Manuals / Acer / Computer Equipment / Laptop

Acer 1400 manual

Models: 1400

1 110

Download 110 pages 39.06 Kb

Page 50

Your computer offers excellent expansion capabilities with its built-in ports and connectors. This chapter describes how to connect peripherals and hardware options that help you use your computer with ease. When connecting peripherals, read the manual included with the peripheral for operating instructions. You can purchase most of these and other options directly from authorized dealers.

This chapter also includes sections on how to upgrade key components. Key component upgradeability helps keep your computer in step with the latest technology.

Image 50

Acer 1400 manual

Contents

Acer Aspire 1400 series User’s guideCopyright All Rights Reserved Contents Operating on battery powerGetting familiar with your computer Software Peripherals and optionsMoving with your computer Appendix B Notices TroubleshootingAppendix A Specifications IndexPage First things first Your guidesTaking 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 Getting familiar withThis chapter gives an in-depth tour of the computer’s many features A tour of your computer Front viewDescription Left view Speaker/headphone-out jackRight view Rear view Connects to a phone line only for models with anBottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance ConnectivityExpansion CardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable memory and hard diskSimultaneous display DisplayVideo performance DualviewIndicators “Right view” on page 6 for the location of this switch Lock keys KeyboardSpecial keys Embedded keypad Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functionsscreen, external monitor if connected and HotkeysSwitches display output between the display both the display screen and external monitorKeyboard ergonomics Touchpad Touchpad basicsClick twice quickly Launch keys Launches a set applicationStorage Inserting and ejecting a disketteEjecting the optical drive tray Fax/data modem Connectivity optionsEthernet and LAN Page Adjusting the volume AudioUsing the Audio DJ feature To playback an audio CD, do as follows Security notch PasswordsSecuring your computer Getting familiar with your computer battery power Operating onPage Maximizing battery life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack 1 Slide the battery release latch to unlatch the battery pack Charging the batteryTo remove the battery pack 2 Pull up the battery pack to remove itChecking the battery level Optimizing battery lifeBattery-low warning Power management options Peripherals andPage External display devices External monitorPeripherals and options Using simultaneous displayExternal display with s-video input External keypad External input devicesExternal keyboard External pointing devicePrinter Audio devices Inserting a card Expansion devicesPC Card slots Disconnecting USB devices Ejecting a cardAC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade computer Moving with yourPage Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to short meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to long meetingsSpecial considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you Preparing the computerSetting up a home office What to bring with you Traveling with the computerPreparing the computer Special considerationsWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerPreparing the computer Special considerationsSoftware Page The computer comes preloaded with the following software System softwareMicrosoft Windows operating system Hardware BIOS setup utility System utilities, drivers and application softwareEasy Button SoftwareBIOS Setup Utility Navigating the BIOS Setup UtilityMain The table below describes the parameters in this screenAdvanced The table below describes the parameters in the screenSecurity 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 Boot The table below describes these devicesExit Discards changes made and exits the BIOS Setup UtilitySoftware Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen I press the power switch, but the computer does not start or boot-upFrequently-asked questions Image is not full-screenHow do I eject the optical drive tray with the computer turned off? No audio from the computerExternal microphone does not work The keyboard does not respondI want to set up my location to use the internal modem The floppy drive cannot access a disketteThe CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc The printer does not workRefer to the Windows Help and Support and the modem manual Error messages 0200 Failure Fixed DiskSystem timer test failed, and the system board needs to be errordevice Address Troubleshooting Specifications Appendix AThis appendix lists the general specifications of your computer Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoEnvironment Weight and dimensionsI/O ports Appendix A SpecificationsOptions PowerOperating system Battery pack 87- WattHour Li-Ion battery pack AC adapter 90-WattAppendix A Specifications Notices Appendix BThis appendix lists the general notices for your computer Notice Peripheral devices FCC noticeNotice Shielded cables Use conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesTelecommunications notices A-Tick noticeImportant safety instructions Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Year 2000 compliance statementLCD pixel statement Appendix B Notices Index hard disk memory upgradepassword Windows keys