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Acer 505 series User Manual

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Contents

FCC notice

vii

FCC modem notice

viii

Important safety instructions

ix

Laser compliance statement

xi

Battery statement

xii

Year 2000 compliance statement

xiii

Modem notice

xiv

Connecting the computer

xvi

Getting help and support

xviii

Accessing online help

xviii

Support information

xviii

Care and maintenance

xx

Taking care of your computer

xx

Taking care of your AC adapter

xx

Taking care of your battery pack

xx

Cleaning and servicing

xxi

xxii

1 Getting familiar with your computer

1

Features

3

Display

5

Indicators

7

Keyboard

9

Special keys

9

Lock keys

9

Embedded numeric keypad

10

Windows

keys 11

The Euro symbol

11

Hotkeys 13

Keyboard ergonomics

15

Touchpad

16

Touchpad basics

16

Storage

18

Hard disk

18

Floppy drive

18

CD-ROM drive

18

Ports

20

Front ports

20

Rear ports

21

Universal Serial Bus

21

Right ports

22

PC card slot

22

Fax/data modem

23