Acer Pro Series

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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 Operating environment vii Medical devices Vehicles viii Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls ix 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 Page xiii First things first Product Registration How to Register Another Option 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 17 Securing your computer 21 Expanding through options 23 Power management 25 Troubleshooting 26 Regulations and safety notices 28 Page Page Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management Launching Acer eRecovery Management Indicators 3G 4 Touchpad Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) Using a computer security lock 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 Hotkeys Special keys (only for certain models) 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. 11 The keyboard does not respond. The printer does not work. I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs. Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Before you call 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 16 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 18 What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home What to take with you 19 Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer What to take with you Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you 21 Securing your computer Using a computer security lock Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity options Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus (USB) BIOS utility Boot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery Password Power management Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Page Regulations and safety notices FCC notice Notice: Shielded cables Notice: Peripheral devices Caution LCD pixel statement Radio device regulatory notice General European Union (EU) List of applicable countries The FCC RF safety requirement Page 32 Canada Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index A Qe B C S T U W