Expansion | Acer 1400 manual

10	Getting familiar with your computer

Expansion

•CardBus PC Card slots

•Upgradeable memory and hard disk

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Acer 1400 manual Expansion

Contents

Acer Aspire 1400 series Page Contents Software Troubleshooting Page First things first Your guides Taking 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 Your computer Page Tour of your computer Front view Description Left view Right view Eject hole Rear view Bottom view Features Performance Expansion Display Video performance Indicators To exit standby mode, press the power button Lock keys KeyboardSpecial keys Embedded keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Keyboard ergonomics Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left Button Right Tap Execute Launch keys Storage Inserting and ejecting a diskette Ejecting the optical drive tray Fax/data modem Connectivity optionsEthernet and LAN Page Adjusting the volume Audio Using the Audio DJ feature Mode Getting familiar with your computer Security notch PasswordsSecuring your computer Getting familiar with your computer Battery power Page Maximizing battery life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery level Optimizing battery life Battery-low warning Power management Options Page External display devices External monitor Using simultaneous display External display with s-video input External input devices External keyboardExternal keypad External pointing device Printer Audio devices Inserting a card Expansion devicesPC Card slots Disconnecting USB devices Ejecting a card AC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetings Special considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer Software Page System software Easy Button Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Setting a password Enter key. The Set Password box appears Removing a password Changing a password Others Boot Exit Software Troubleshooting Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screen No audio from the computer Floppy drive cannot access a diskette Refer to the Windows Help and Support and the modem manual Error messages Display device mismatch Error Repaired Device Address Troubleshooting Specifications Page Microprocessor Weight and dimensions Operating system Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Use conditions Modem notices Telecommunications noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens CTR Important safety instructions Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Year 2000 compliance statementLCD pixel statement Appendix B Notices Index USB Diskette Display 100