First things first

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Your guides

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Basic care and tips for using your computer

iii

Getting familiar with your computer

1

A tour of your computer

3

Front view

3

Front view

5

Left view

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Right view

7

Rear view

8

Bottom view

9

Features

10

Indicators

12

Using the keyboard

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Lock keys

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Embedded numeric keypad

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Windows keys

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Hot keys

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Special Key

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Touchpad

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Touchpad basics

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Launch keys

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Storage

23

Ejecting the optical drive tray

23

Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray

24

Connectivity options

25

Ethernet and LAN

25

Fax/Data modem

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Fast infrared

27

Audio

28

Securing your computer

29

Security slot

29

Operating on battery power

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Battery pack

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Battery pack characteristics

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Installing and removing the battery pack

34

Charging the battery

35

Checking the battery level

35

Optimizing battery life

35

Battery-low warning

36

Power management

37

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Acer 2700 Series, 2200 Series manual Getting familiar with your computer, Operating on battery power