Contents
Acer Aspire 1300 series
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Contents
Peripherals and options
Troubleshooting
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First things first
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Your guides
Turning your computer on and off
Taking care of your AC adapter
Taking care of your battery pack
Taking care of your computer
Cleaning and servicing
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Your computer
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Front view
Tour of your computer
4Getting familiar with your computer
Left view
CD-ROM drive for reading CDs
Right view
Rear view
Bottom view
Features
Simultaneous display
Display
Video performance
Indicators
# Description
Lock keys
Keyboard
Special keys
Embedded keypad
Key Description Windows key
Windows keys
Fn + Page Down
Hotkeys
Euro key
Keyboard ergonomics
Touchpad basics
Touchpad
Top of the key to scroll up, and the bottom to scroll down
User. To set the launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager
Launch keys
Ejecting the optical drive tray
Storage
Inserting and ejecting a diskette
Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray
Fax/data modem
Connectivity options
Ethernet and LAN
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Audio
Security slot
Passwords
Securing your computer
Power
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Battery pack characteristics
Battery pack
Maximizing the batterys life
Conditioning a new battery pack
To install a battery pack
Installing and removing the battery pack
Checking the battery level
Charging the battery
Optimizing battery life
Battery-low warning
32Operating on battery power
Power management
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Options
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External display devices
External keypad
External input devices
External keyboard
External pointing device
Printer
Audio devices
PC Card
Expansion devices
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USB devices
AC adapter
Battery pack
Miscellaneous options
Memory upgrade
Key component upgrades
Hard disk upgrade
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Computer
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Disconnecting from the desktop
Preparing the computer
Moving around
What to bring to short meetings
What to bring to long meetings
Special considerations
Taking the computer home
What to bring with you
Setting up a home office
What to take with you
Traveling with the computer
Traveling internationally with your computer
Software
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Launch Manager
System software
Navigating the Bios Setup Utility
Bios Setup Utility
Date and Time
Startup menu
Boot Device
Exit No Save
Save and Reboot
Exit menu
Default Settings
Troubleshooting
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Image is not full-screen
Frequently asked questions
Nothing appears on the screen
My external microphone does not work
There is no audio coming from my computer
Keyboard does not respond
Floppy disk drive cannot read a diskette
Printer does not work
Want to set up my location to use the internal modem
Optical drive cannot read a disc
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Specifications
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Memory
Microprocessor
Data storage
Display and video
Power
Weight and dimensions
Environment
Operating system
Appendix B
This appendix lists the general notices for your computer
Use conditions
FCC notice
Telecommunications notices
Modem notices
Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens
TBR
Important safety instructions
Laser compliance statement
Lithium battery statement
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LCD pixel statement
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Index
Upgrading
Speakers Troubleshooting
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