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Acer 1400 manual

Models: 1400

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This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open and service the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.

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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 Troubleshooting Appendix A SpecificationsAppendix B Notices 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 Features PerformanceMultimedia ConnectivityExpansion CardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable memory and hard diskDisplay Video performanceSimultaneous display 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 functionsHotkeys Switches display output between the displayscreen, external monitor if connected and 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 Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsMaximizing battery life Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack Charging the battery To remove the battery pack1 Slide the battery release latch to unlatch 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 input devices External keyboardExternal keypad 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 Moving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsTaking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial considerations Preparing the computerSetting up a home office Traveling with the computer Preparing the computerWhat to bring with you Special considerationsTraveling internationally with the computer Preparing the computerWhat to bring with you Special considerationsSoftware Page System software Microsoft Windows operating system Hardware BIOS setup utilityThe computer comes preloaded with the following software 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 I press the power switch, but the computer does not start or boot-up Frequently-asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Image is not full-screenNo audio from the computer External microphone does not workHow do I eject the optical drive tray with the computer turned off? The keyboard does not respondThe floppy drive cannot access a diskette The CD or DVD drive cannot access a discI want to set up my location to use the internal modem 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 Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions I/O portsEnvironment Appendix A SpecificationsPower Operating systemOptions 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 FCC notice Notice Shielded cablesNotice Peripheral devices Use conditionsModem notices Telecommunications noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens A-Tick noticeImportant safety instructions Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statementYear 2000 compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Appendix B Notices Index memory upgrade passwordhard disk Windows keys