Software, Troubleshooting | Acer 1660 guide

Software	55
System software	57
Launch Manager	57
BIOS Setup Utility	58
OneButton Recovery (OBR)	59
Multilingual operating system installation	59
Restore without a Recovery CD	59
Setup password and exit	60

Troubleshooting	61
Frequently asked questions	63
Requesting service	66
International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW)	66
Before you call	66
Appendix A Specifications	67
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices	73
Index	87

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Acer 1660 manual Software, Troubleshooting

Contents

Acer Aspire 1660 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 Moving with your computer Peripherals and options Software Troubleshooting English Your computer Page Front view Tour of your computer Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay Multimedia Connectivity Human-centric designExpansion Icon Function Description Indicators Lock keys Keyboard Embedded keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Key Description Windows keys Fn-F3 Hot keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F6 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 Securing your computer Setting a password English Battery power Page Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsMaximizing the batterys life 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 OneButton Recovery OBR Multilingual operating system installationRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit Troubleshooting Page Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen There is no audio coming from my computer My external microphone does not workKeyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Optical drive cannot read a discPrinter does not work Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and video Keyboard and pointing device Weight and dimensionsPorts Environment Power Operating systemOptions 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 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 2004/3/5 Index Connecting Utility Bios Setup English English