Acer 1710 Series manual Contents

First things first	vii
Your guides	vii
Basic care and tips for using your computer	vii

Getting familiar with your computer	1
A tour of your computer	3
Opened front view	3
Closed front view	5
Left view	6
Right view	7
Rear view	8
Bottom view	9
Features	10
Display	12
Indicators	13
Keyboard	15
Special keys	15
Keyboard ergonomics	19
Touchpad	20
Touchpad basics	20
Launch keys	22
Storage	23
Ejecting the optical drive tray	23
Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray	24
Connectivity options	25
Ethernet and LAN	25
Fax/data modem	25
Audio	27
Audio DJ	28
Securing your computer	30
Security slot	30
Passwords	31

Operating on battery power	33
Battery pack (optional)	35
Battery pack characteristics	35
Installing and removing the battery pack	36
Charging the battery	38
Checking the battery level	38
Optimizing battery life	38
Battery-low warning	39
Power management	40

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