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Acer 1400 manual External display devices, External monitor

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External monitor

You can connect an external monitor to the external display port.

Read the monitor manual for additional instructions.

Note: If an external monitor is not connected, closing the display cover puts the computer into Standby mode.

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Acer 1400 manual External display devices, External monitor

Contents

User’s guide Acer Aspire 1400 seriesCopyright All Rights Reserved Operating on battery power Getting familiar with your computerContents Peripherals and options Moving with your computerSoftware Index TroubleshootingAppendix A Specifications Appendix B NoticesPage Your guides First things firstBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter 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 Keyboard Special keysLock 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 Connectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/data modem Page Audio Adjusting the volumeUsing the Audio DJ feature To playback an audio CD, do as follows Passwords Securing your computerSecurity notch 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 devicesUsing simultaneous display External display with s-video inputPeripherals and options External pointing device External input devicesExternal keyboard External keypadPrinter Audio devices Expansion devices PC Card slotsInserting a card Ejecting a card Disconnecting USB devicesBattery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory 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 Setting a password User Password Isto eight alphanumeric characters A-Z, a-z Removing a password Changing a passwordEnter key. The Set Password box appears 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 statementYear 2000 compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Appendix B Notices Index Windows keys memory upgradepassword hard disk