Acer Aspire 1600 series, User Manual

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First things first vii
Your guides vii
Basic care and tips for using your computer viii
Getting familiar with your computer 1
A tour of your computer 3
Top view 3
Front view 5
Left view 6
Right view 7
Rear view 8
Bottom view 9
Features 10
Display 11
Indicators 12
Keyboard 14
Special keys 14
Keyboard ergonomics 19
Touchpad 20
Touchpad basics 21
Launch keys 23
Storage 25
Inserting and ejecting a diskette 25
Ejecting the optical drive tray 26
Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray 28
Connectivity options 29
Ethernet and LAN 29
Fax/data modem 29
Audio 31
Adjusting the volume 31
Securing your computer 32
Security slot 32
Passwords 32
Operating on battery power 35
Battery pack 37
Battery pack characteristics 37
Installing and removing the battery pack 38
Charging the battery 40
Checking the battery level 41
Optimizing battery life 41
Battery-low warning 41
Power management 43
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