Getting familiar with your computer | Acer 1400 manual

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Acer 1400 manual Getting familiar with your computer

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Acer Aspire 1400 series Page Contents Software Troubleshooting Page First things first Your guides Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter 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 Special keys KeyboardLock 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 Ethernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Page Adjusting the volume Audio Using the Audio DJ feature Mode Getting familiar with your computer Securing your computer PasswordsSecurity notch Getting familiar with your computer Battery power Page Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing battery life 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 PC Card slots Expansion devicesInserting a card Disconnecting USB devices Ejecting a card Miscellaneous options Battery packAC adapter Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory 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 What to bring with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations 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 LCD pixel statement Year 2000 compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Appendix B Notices Index USB Diskette Display 100