Acer 1710 Series manual Bios setup utility

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BIOS setup utility

The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (basic input/output system).

Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problem, you may need to run it.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during the POST (Power-On-Self- Test) while the Aspire logo is being displayed.

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Contents Acer Aspire 1710 Series User’s GuidePage Contents Software Peripherals and optionsMoving with your computer Troubleshooting English Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first 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 Lock keys KeyboardSpecial 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 DJSecurity 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 display devices External input devicesExternal pointing device External keyboardExternal keypad Printer Audio devicesExpansion devices PC CardUSB devices AC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options 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 What to bring to short meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to long meetingsSpecial considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you 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 noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions 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