Acer 390 Series - Manual (Page 13)

Contents
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Preface
Chapter 1 Getting Familiar with Your Computer
1.1 Features....................................................... 1-2
1.2 Display ........................................................ 1-4
1.3 Indicators..................................................... 1-6
1.4 Keyboard...................................................... 1-8
1.4.1
Special Keys................................... 1-8
1.4.2 Keyboard Ergonomics .................. 1-14
1.5 Touchpad................................................... 1-15
1.6 Storage ...................................................... 1-17
1.6.1
Hard Disk .................................... 1-17
1.6.2 Internal Drive............................... 1-17
1.7 Ports .......................................................... 1-19
1.7.1
Left Ports ..................................... 1-19
1.7.2 Rear Ports .................................... 1-23
1.8 Audio ......................................................... 1-25
1.9 Securing your Computer ............................ 1-26
1.9.1
Security Notch ............................. 1-26
1.9.2 Passwords.................................... 1-26
Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power
2.1 Battery Pack ................................................ 2-2
2.1.1
Battery Pack Characteristics .......... 2-2
2.1.2 Installing and Removing the
Battery Pack .................................. 2-3
2.1.3 Charging the Battery ...................... 2-4
2.1.4 Checking the Battery Level ............. 2-6
2.1.5 Optimizing Battery Life................... 2-6
2.1.6 Battery-low Warning ...................... 2-8
2.2 Power Management .................................... 2-10
2.2.1
Power Management Modes ........... 2-11
2.2.2 Advanced Power Management ...... 2-16