Acer 1300 series - Manual (Page 3)

Contents
First things first vii
Your guides vii
Basic care and tips for using your computer vii
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 10
Indicators 11
Keyboard 13
Special keys 13
Keyboard ergonomics 17
Touchpad 18
Touchpad basics 18
Launch keys 20
Storage 21
Inserting and ejecting a diskette 21
Ejecting the optical drive tray 21
Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray 22
Connectivity options 23
Ethernet and LAN 23
Fax/data modem 23
Audio 25
Securing your computer 26
Security slot 26
Passwords 26
Operating on battery power 27
Battery pack 29
Battery pack characteristics 29
Installing and removing the battery pack 30
Charging the battery 31
Checking the battery level 31
Optimizing battery life 31
Battery-low warning 31
Power management 33
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