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Acer 1400 manual Printer

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Printer

This computer supports both parallel and USB printers. For a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port.

For a USB printer, connect it to the USB port. To operate your printer, see your printer manual.

Note: If a parallel printer does not function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled. See “Others” on page 69 for assistance.

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Acer 1400 manual Printer

Contents

Acer Aspire 1400 series User’s guideCopyright All Rights Reserved Operating on battery power Getting familiar with your computerContents Peripherals and options Moving with your computerSoftware Appendix B Notices TroubleshootingAppendix A Specifications IndexPage First things first Your guidesBasic 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 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 Keyboard Special keysLock 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 Connectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/data modem Page Adjusting the volume AudioUsing the Audio DJ feature To playback an audio CD, do as follows Passwords Securing your computerSecurity notch 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 monitorUsing simultaneous display External display with s-video inputPeripherals and options External keypad External input devicesExternal keyboard External pointing devicePrinter Audio devices Expansion devices PC Card slotsInserting a card Disconnecting USB devices Ejecting a cardBattery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory 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 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 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 statementYear 2000 compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Appendix B Notices Index hard disk memory upgradepassword Windows keys