Acer 1710 Series manual Getting familiar with your computer

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2	Getting familiar with your computer

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Your Aspire 1710 series computer combines solid performance, versatility, multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design. Increase your productivity by working wherever you are.

This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of your computer's features.

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Contents Acer Aspire 1710 Series User’s GuidePage Contents Peripherals and options Moving with your computerSoftware Troubleshooting English Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterTaking care of your battery pack optional Cleaning and servicingEnglish Your computer Getting familiar with your computer Tour of your computer Opened front viewEnglish Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceHuman-centric design and ergonomics Display Video performanceIndicators Caps Lock activity Num Lock activity Scroll Lock activity Keyboard Special keysLock keys Windows keys Hotkeys English Keyboard ergonomics Euro keyTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Tap Launch keys Storage Ejecting the optical drive trayEmergency ejection of the optical drive tray Connectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/data modem Audio Audio DJ features the following control buttons Audio DJPasswords Securing your computerSecurity slot English Battery power Page Battery pack optional Battery pack characteristicsMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack English Charging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Power management Options Page External display devices External input devicesExternal keyboard External keypadExternal pointing device Printer Audio devicesExpansion devices PC CardUSB devices Battery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter Installing new components Opening the caseCPU upgrade Hard disk upgrade To install a new processorMemory upgrade To install memory English Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsTaking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer What to take with youTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page System software Launch ManagerBios setup utility Troubleshooting Page Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Specifications Page Microprocessor Weight and dimensions Operating system English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeModem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesImportant safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement English Acer Integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modem Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 2003/12/22 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity English Index Status LCD USB