Acer 1710 Series manual Taking care of your battery pack optional, Cleaning and servicing

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Taking care of your battery pack (optional)

It is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack.

Use the correct battery model for your computer. Do not use other kinds of batteries.

Turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery.

Do not tamper with the battery. Keep the battery away from children.

Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning your computer, it is important that you follow these steps:

1Turn off the computer and remove the battery.

2Disconnect the AC adapter.

3Clean with a soft cloth moistened with a little water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Refer to the chapter entitled “Frequently asked questions” on page 69 if any of the following occurs:

You drop the computer or damage the case.

You spill liquid on the computer.

The computer does not operate normally.

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Contents User’s Guide Acer Aspire 1710 SeriesPage Contents Peripherals and options Moving with your computerSoftware 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 Keyboard Special keysLock 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 buttonsPasswords Securing your computerSecurity slot English Battery power Page Battery pack optional Battery pack characteristicsMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack English Charging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Power management Options Page External input devices External display devicesExternal keyboard External keypadExternal pointing device Audio devices PrinterPC Card Expansion devicesUSB devices Battery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC 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 Preparing the computer Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsTaking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial 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 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