Acer Aspire 1400 - Manual (Page 3)

Contents
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
Front view 3
Left view 5
Right view 6
Rear view 7
Bottom view 8
Features 9
Display 11
Indicators 12
Keyboard 14
Special keys 14
Keyboard ergonomics 18
Touchpad 19
Touchpad basics 19
Launch keys 21
Storage 22
Inserting and ejecting a diskette 22
Ejecting the optical drive tray 23
Connectivity options 24
Ethernet and LAN 24
Fax/data modem 24
Audio 26
Adjusting the volume 26
Using the Audio DJ feature 27
Securing your computer 29
Security notch 29
Passwords 29
Operating on battery power 31
Battery pack 33
Battery pack characteristics 33
Installing and removing the battery pack 34
Charging the battery 35
Checking the battery level 36
Optimizing battery life 36
Battery-low warning 37
Power management 38
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