Troubleshooting | Acer 1620 Series guide

Troubleshooting	59
Frequently asked questions	61
Requesting service	64
International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW)	64
Before you call	64
Appendix A Specifications	65
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices	71
Index	85

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Acer 1620 Series manual Troubleshooting

Contents

Acer Aspire 1620 Series Page First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and off 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 Tour of your computer Front viewDescription Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay Multimedia Connectivity Human-centric designExpansion Icon Function Description Indicators Icon Description Indicators on cover Special keys KeyboardLock keys Lock Key Description 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 Setting a password Securing your computerSecurity slot English Battery power Page Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing the batterys life Conditioning a new battery pack Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warning Power management English Options Page External input devices External display devicesExternal keyboard External keypad USB devices Ieee 1394 Port Audio devices Printer PC Card Expansion devices Battery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Preparing the computer Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetings Taking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerWhat to take with you Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page Launch Manager System software Bios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen There is no audio coming from my computer My external microphone does not work Keyboard does not respondOptical drive cannot read a disc Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and video Audio Weight and dimensionsKeyboard and pointing device Ports Environment PowerOperating system Options English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines Compliance Operation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countries List of Applicable Countries TBR English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio Device Regulatory 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