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Acer 8471G Troubleshooting 37, Regulations and safety notices 38

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Before you call 36

Troubleshooting 37

Troubleshooting tips 37

Error messages 37

Regulations and safety notices 38

FCC statement 38

Modem notices (only for certain models) 39

LCD pixel statement 42

Radio device regulatory notice 42

General 42

The FCC RF safety requirement 42

Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio

communication devices (RSS-210) 44

Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) 44

LCD panel ergonomic specifications 44

Contents

Main Page iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Turning the product off before cleaning CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device CAUTION for Accessibility Warnings Using electrical power v Product servicing Guidelines for safe battery usage vi Replacing the battery pack Caution for Optical Drive Device (only for certain models) vii Telephone line safety Operating environment viii Medical devices Vehicles ix Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls x Disposal instructions Mercury advisory ENERGY STAR Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision Developing good work habits xiii 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 Page Contents Taking your notebook PC with you 20 Securing your computer 24 Expanding through options 26 Frequently asked questions 33 Troubleshooting 37 Regulations and safety notices 38 1 Touchpad Touchpad basics (with fingerprint reader) 123 4 2 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad* Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Application key Audio Acer PureZone (only for certain models) Video 16:9 display (only for certain models) Page Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer ProfileLaunch icons Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Acer Backup Manager Power management Acer PowerSmart key Acer eRecovery Management Burn backup discs Restore Restore Windows from backup discs 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 Optimising battery life 19 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: Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around 21 What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home What to take with you 22 Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer What to take with you Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you 24 Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Fax/data modem (only for certain models) Page Page ExpressCard (only for certain models) Inserting an ExpressCard Ejecting an ExpressCard Installing memory Page Using software Playing DVD movies Frequently asked questions I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Nothing appears on the screen. No audio is heard from the computer. Page I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Regulations and safety notices FCC statement Notice: Shielded cables Notice: Peripheral devices Caution Modem notices (only for certain models) TBR 21 Notice for Australia Notice for New Zealand LCD pixel statement Radio device regulatory notice General Declaration of Conformity for EU countries List of applicable countries Page 44 LCD panel ergonomic specifications