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Your Aspire 1670 series notebook computer

combines solid performance, versatility,

multimedia capabilities and portability with a

stylish design. Increase your productivity by

working wherever you are.

This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of

your computer's features.

Contents

Main Page First things first You r g u id e s Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Page Getting familiar with your computer 1 Contents Operating on battery power 31 Peripherals and options 39 Moving with your computer 51 Software 59 Page Page Page Page Page Page 5 Front view Left view Right view Rear v iew Bottom view Features Performance Display Multimedia Page Indicators Using the keyboard Lock keys Lock Key Description Embedded numeric keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off 15 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Hot keys Page Special Key The Euro symbol The US dollar sign Tou ch pa d Tou ch pa d ba si cs Page Launch keys Page Storage Ejecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray Connectivity options Ethernet and LAN Fax/Data modem Fast inf ra red Audio Securing your computer Security slot Setting a password Page Page Page Battery pack Battery pack characteristics Maximizing the battery's life Conditioning a new battery pack Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery level Optimizing battery life 36 Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Power management Page Page Page External display devices External input devices External keyboard External keypad External pointing device USB devices Page Printer Audio devices Expansion devices PC Card 5-in-1 card reader (Manufacturing Option) Miscellaneous options Key component upgrades Memory upgrade Installing memory: Hard disk upgrade Page Page Page Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around What to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetings Taking the computer home What to bring with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer What to take with you Traveling internationally with your computer What to take with you Page Page Page System software Using system utilities Acer eManager Launch Manager BIOS Utility Windows Arcade 65 Arcade Hot keys Hot key Function Finding and playing content Advanced Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Cinema DVD settings Video Language Page Slideshow settings Video Playing a video file Editing a video file Page Audio - create your own greatest hits CDs Data - store files simply and easily File type compatibility Video - your world in pictures Acer Disc to Disc Recovery Multilingual operating system installation Restore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit Page Page Frequently asked questions I press the power button, but my computer does not start or boot-up. Nothing appears on the screen. The image is not full-screen. There is no audio coming from my computer. My external microphone does not work. I can't eject the optical drive tray with my computer turned off. The keyboard does not respond. The optical drive cannot read a disc. The printer does not work. I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. When the battery is 95-99% full, it won't charge to 100% capacity. Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC notice Notice: Shielded cables Notice: Peripheral devices Caution Modem notices TBR 21 List of Applicable Countries Notice for Australia Notice for New Zealand Page Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union (EU) List of Applicable Countries The FCC RF safety requirement Page Canada - Low power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Page Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Appendix B Regulation & safety notices Index A B C D L M N O P