Acer 1710 Series manual Keyboard does not respond

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The keyboard does not respond.

Try attaching an external USB keyboard to one of your computer's USB ports. If it works, the internal keyboard might have become disconnected. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

The floppy disk drive cannot read a diskette.

Check the following:

Make sure that the diskette is properly inserted in the floppy disk drive.

Make sure that the diskette is formatted.

Try to read a second diskette. If this works, then the first diskette might have a problem.

If the diskette is not the cause of the problem, then the drive head might be dirty. Clean it using a drive head cleaning kit.

The optical drive cannot read a disc.

Check the following:

Make sure that the disc is supported by the drive. If your computer has a CD-ROM drive, it can read CDs but cannot read DVDs. If your computer has a DVD drive, it can read CDs and DVDs.

When placing a disc in the drive tray, make sure that it is secure on the spindle of the drive tray.

Make sure that the disc is free from scratches or smudges. If the disc is dirty, clean it using a disc cleaning kit.

If the disc is OK, the drive head might be dirty. Clean it using a drive head cleaning kit.

The printer does not work.

Check the following:

Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and it is turned on.

Check that the cable is properly connected to the appropriate ports on both the computer and the printer.

If you are using a printer connected to your computer's parallel port, restart the computer. Windows needs to find the new hardware and install the necessary drivers.

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Contents User’s Guide Acer Aspire 1710 SeriesPage Contents Moving with your computer Peripherals and optionsSoftware 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