Your computer | Acer 1620 Series instruction

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Acer 1620 Series manual Your computer

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Acer Aspire 1620 Series Page Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guides Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery pack English Contents Software Moving with your computer Troubleshooting English Your computer Page Description Tour of your computerFront view Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance Display Expansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design Icon Function Description Indicators Icon Description Indicators on cover Lock Key Description KeyboardSpecial keys Lock keys Embedded keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Key Description Windows keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Hot keys English Euro symbol Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch keys Launch Key Default Application Storage Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray Ejecting the optical drive tray Ethernet and LAN Connectivity options Fax/Data modem Audio Security slot Setting a passwordSecuring your computer English Battery power Page Conditioning a new battery pack Battery packBattery pack characteristics Maximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Optimizing battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warning Power management English Options Page External keypad External display devicesExternal input devices External keyboard USB devices Ieee 1394 Port Audio devices Printer PC Card Expansion devices AC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetings Special considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you What to take with you Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page Launch Manager System software Bios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page There is no audio coming from my computer Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Image is not full-screen Optical drive cannot read a disc My external microphone does not workKeyboard does not respond Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storage Ports Weight and dimensionsAudio Keyboard and pointing device Options PowerEnvironment Operating system English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines Compliance Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesOperation conditions Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens List of Applicable Countries TBR English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Radio Device Regulatory Notice LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU General Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 FCC RF safety requirement Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE marking English Index Troubleshooting English Index