Contents | Acer 8471G specification

Information for your safety and comfort

Safety instructions

Caution for Optical Drive Device (only for certain models) Operating environment Medical devices

Vehicles

Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls

Disposal instructions Mercury advisory

ENERGY STAR

Tips and information for comfortable use

First things first

Your guides

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

Touchpad

Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)

Using the keyboard

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* Windows keys

Audio

Acer PureZone (only for certain models)

Video

16:9 display

Using the system utilities

Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Acer Backup Manager

Power management

Acer eRecovery Management

Burn backup discs Restore

Restore Windows from backup discs

Battery pack

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Battery pack characteristics	16
Maximizing the battery's life	16
Installing and removing the battery pack	17

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Acer 8471G manual Contents

Contents

Generic User Guide TravelMate SeriesPage Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Using electrical power Product servicing Guidelines for safe battery usage Replacing the battery pack Operating environment Telephone line safety Vehicles Medical devices Emergency calls Potentially explosive environments Mercury advisory Disposal instructionsTips and information for comfortable use Taking care of your vision Finding your comfort zone Xii Developing good work habits 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 Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Xvi Contents Securing your computer Troubleshooting Function Left Right Main touchpad Center button Button TouchpadTouchpad basics with fingerprint reader Function Left button Right Main touchpad Button Touchpad basics with two-click buttons Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Using the keyboardLock keys and embedded numeric keypad Lock key Description KeyDescription Windows keys Video AudioAcer PureZone only for certain models Display only for certain models English Acer Bio-Protection only for certain models Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Acer Backup Manager Acer PowerSmart key Power management Acer eRecovery Management Click on Start All Programs Acer Acer eRecovery Management Burn backup discs Restore Restore Windows from backup discs English Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Optimising battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warning Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computer What to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Setting passwords Entering passwords Fax/data modem only for certain models Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Universal Serial Bus USB Built-in network feature High-Definition Multimedia Interface only for certain models Ieee 1394 port only for certain models Ejecting an ExpressCard ExpressCard only for certain modelsInserting an ExpressCard Installing memory Boot sequence Bios utilityEnable disk-to-disk recovery Password Region code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies No audio is heard from the computer Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Printer does not work Keyboard does not respond English Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages FCC statement Regulations and safety notices Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices only for certain modelsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR English LCD pixel statement FCC RF safety requirementRadio device regulatory notice General Declaration of Conformity for EU countries English English