Acer 1710 Series manual Printer, Audio devices

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Printer

Your computer supports both parallel and USB printers.

Refer to the printer's manual for information on:

Setting up the hardware

Installing the necessary drivers in Windows

Operating instructions

To use a USB printer, simply connect the device to one of your computer's USB ports, and then wait for Windows to find the new hardware.

To connect a parallel printer, first shut down the operating system. Connect the printer to the parallel port, and then restart the computer. Wait for Windows to find the new hardware.

Audio devices

Your computer offers built-in stereo speakers. See the section entitled "Audio" for more information on these features. However, in addition to the integrated devices, the two audio ports on the right side of the unit enable you to connect external audio input and output devices.

You can plug an external microphone into your computer's microphone-in jack. This offers the convenience of greater freedom of movement, as well as improved audio input quality.

Connect headphones to the headphone jack for private listening and improved audio output quality.

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Contents User’s Guide Acer Aspire 1710 SeriesPage Contents Software Peripherals and optionsMoving with your computer Troubleshooting English First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery pack optionalEnglish Your computer Getting familiar with your computer Opened front view Tour of your computerEnglish Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesHuman-centric design and ergonomics Video performance DisplayIndicators Caps Lock activity Num Lock activity Scroll Lock activity Lock keys KeyboardSpecial keys Windows keys Hotkeys English Euro key Keyboard ergonomicsTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left Button Right Tap Launch keys Ejecting the optical drive tray StorageEmergency ejection of the optical drive tray Ethernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Audio Audio DJ Audio DJ features the following control buttonsSecurity slot PasswordsSecuring your computer English Battery power Page Maximizing the batterys life Battery pack optionalBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack English Optimizing battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Battery-low warning Power management Options Page External input devices External display devicesExternal pointing device External keyboardExternal keypad Audio devices PrinterPC Card Expansion devicesUSB devices AC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Opening the case Installing new componentsCPU upgrade To install a new processor Hard disk upgradeMemory upgrade To install memory English Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Preparing the computer Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsSpecial considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you Setting up a home office What to take with you Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page Launch Manager System softwareBios setup utility Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage 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 FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceOperation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of Applicable Countries TBRImportant safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementEuropean Union EU Radio Device Regulatory Notice GeneralFCC 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