User manual ACER ASPIRE 4741Z

[. . . ] The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Acer Aspire 2000 series Notebook computer Model Number : _________________________________ Serial Number: ___________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ All trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective companies. iii Your guides A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire computer. : The Just for starters. . . poster shows you how to set up your computer. This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on using your computer productively. [. . . ] If the temperature change is greater than 10°C (18°F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly by placing it in a room with a temperature between the outside and room temperatures. English Taking the computer home English 58 Moving with your computer English Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, as well as at work, it may be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter. This will allow you to travel lighter, as you can keep an AC adapter in each location. You might also find it worthwhile keeping a second set of peripherals at home, such as a keyboard, keypad, mouse and printer. 59 Sometimes you might need to make longer trips with your computer. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for moving between your office and home. It is advisable to make sure that the battery is fully charged. If you are traveling by air, you might be required to turn on the computer during security checks. What to take with you It is advisable to take the following items with you: · · · · AC adapter. Additional printer driver files (if you plan to use another printer). Phone and network cables (if you plan to use the computer's modem and network connections). Special considerations In addition to the considerations for taking your computer home, keep the following in mind: · · Always take your computer as carry-on luggage. If possible, have your computer manually inspected at security checks. Although the computer can pass safely through security X-ray machines, you should never expose it to a metal detector. If carried separately, avoid exposing floppy disks to hand-held metal detectors. · English Traveling with the computer English 60 Moving with your computer English Traveling internationally with your computer Occasionally you might need to travel between countries with your computer. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for normal travel. Remember to take special precautions for air travel. What to take with you It is advisable to take the following items with you: · · · · · AC adapter. Please read it before calling a technician. Solutions to more serious problems may require opening the computer. Do not attempt to open and service the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. 69 This section suggests solutions to commonly encountered problems. I press the power button, but my computer does not start or boot-up. Look at the Power status indicator: · If it is not lit, no power is being delivered to the computer. Check the following: If you are running on battery power, the battery may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. If you are running on mains power, make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged in to the computer and to the power outlet. Nothing appears on the screen. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Press any key to turn the display back on. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, check the following: · · · The brightness level might be too low. Press Fn + hot key to increase the screen brightness level. The display device might be set to an external monitor. [. . . ] °PThis device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The FCC limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual and operated in a commercial environment. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular commercial installation, or if operated in a residential area. If harmful interference with radio or television reception occurs when the device is turned on, the user must correct the situation at the user's own expense. [. . . ]