Acer 1710 Series First things first, Your guides, Basic care and tips for using your computer

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First things first

Your guides

A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire computer.:

The Just for starters… poster shows you how to set up your computer.

This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on using your computer productively. You are advised to read it thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference.

For more information on our products, services, and support, please visit our web site www.global.acer.com.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on your computer, open the lid and press the power button above the keyboard.

To turn the power off, you can do any of the following:

Click on the Start button in Windows, and then select Shut Down on the popup menu.

Push the power button.

To use this method, you must first click on the Power Management icon in Windows Control Panel, and then check that the power button is set to shut down the computer when pressed. See Windows Help for more information.

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Contents User’s Guide Acer Aspire 1710 SeriesPage Contents Moving with your computer Peripherals and options Software Troubleshooting English Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking 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 Special keys KeyboardLock 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 buttonsSecuring your computer PasswordsSecurity slot English Battery power Page Battery pack characteristics Battery pack optionalMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack English Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Power management Options Page External input devices External display devicesExternal keypad External keyboardExternal pointing device Audio devices PrinterPC Card Expansion devicesUSB devices Miscellaneous options Battery packAC adapter 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 What to bring to long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations 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 ComplianceDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesOperation conditions Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensList 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