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User’s guide Acer Aspire 1400 seriesCopyright All Rights Reserved Contents Operating on battery powerGetting familiar with your computer Software Peripherals and optionsMoving with your computer Index TroubleshootingAppendix A Specifications Appendix B NoticesPage Your guides First things firstTaking care of your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Page Getting familiar with your computerThis chapter gives an in-depth tour of the computer’s many features Front view A tour of your computerDescription Speaker/headphone-out jack Left viewRight view Connects to a phone line only for models with an Rear viewBottom view Connectivity FeaturesPerformance MultimediaCardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable memory and hard disk ExpansionDualview DisplayVideo performance Simultaneous displayIndicators “Right view” on page 6 for the location of this switch Lock keys KeyboardSpecial keys Embedded keypad The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions Windows keysboth the display screen and external monitor HotkeysSwitches display output between the display screen, external monitor if connected andKeyboard ergonomics Touchpad basics TouchpadClick twice quickly Launches a set application Launch keysInserting and ejecting a diskette StorageEjecting the optical drive tray Fax/data modem Connectivity optionsEthernet and LAN Page Audio Adjusting the volumeUsing the Audio DJ feature To playback an audio CD, do as follows Security notch PasswordsSecuring your computer Getting familiar with your computer Operating on battery powerPage Conditioning a new battery pack Battery packBattery pack characteristics Maximizing battery lifeInstalling and removing the battery pack 2 Pull up the battery pack to remove it Charging the batteryTo remove the battery pack 1 Slide the battery release latch to unlatch the battery packOptimizing battery life Checking the battery levelBattery-low warning Power management Peripherals and optionsPage External monitor External display devicesPeripherals and options Using simultaneous displayExternal display with s-video input External pointing device External input devicesExternal keyboard External keypadPrinter Audio devices Inserting a card Expansion devicesPC Card slots Ejecting a card Disconnecting USB devicesAC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade Moving with your computerPage Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetingsPreparing the computer Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you Special considerationsSetting up a home office Special considerations Traveling with the computerPreparing the computer What to bring with youSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computerPreparing the computer What to bring with youSoftware Page System utilities, drivers and application software System softwareMicrosoft Windows operating system Hardware BIOS setup utility The computer comes preloaded with the following softwareSoftware Easy ButtonNavigating the BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup UtilityThe table below describes the parameters in this screen MainThe table below describes the parameters in the screen AdvancedSecurity to eight alphanumeric characters A-Z, a-z Setting a passwordUser Password Is Enter key. The Set Password box appears Removing a passwordChanging a password Others The table below describes these devices BootDiscards changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility ExitSoftware Troubleshooting Page Image is not full-screen I press the power switch, but the computer does not start or boot-upFrequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenThe keyboard does not respond No audio from the computerExternal microphone does not work How do I eject the optical drive tray with the computer turned off?The printer does not work The floppy drive cannot access a disketteThe CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc I want to set up my location to use the internal modemRefer to the Windows Help and Support and the modem manual 0200 Failure Fixed Disk Error messageserror System timer test failed, and the system board needs to bedevice Address Troubleshooting Appendix A SpecificationsThis appendix lists the general specifications of your computer Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageAppendix A Specifications Weight and dimensionsI/O ports EnvironmentBattery pack 87- WattHour Li-Ion battery pack AC adapter 90-Watt PowerOperating system OptionsAppendix A Specifications Appendix B NoticesThis appendix lists the general notices for your computer Use conditions FCC noticeNotice Shielded cables Notice Peripheral devicesA-Tick notice Modem noticesTelecommunications notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensImportant safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Year 2000 compliance statementLCD pixel statement Appendix B Notices Index Windows keys memory upgradepassword hard disk