User manual ACER AO531H

[. . . ] Using the optional EZ Point pointing device . . www. gateway. com 22 22 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 38 i Replacing the EZ Point pointing device cap . . 39 Turning the touchpad or pointing device on or off . . 42 Turning your wireless radio on or off . [. . . ] The notebook will spring up slightly. 3 Lift the notebook off of the port replicator. 86 www. gateway. com Securing your port replicator Securing your port replicator You can secure your notebook and port replicator to an object by using the security ring located on the left side of the port replicator and the Kensington lock slot located on the left side of your notebook. To secure your notebook and port replicator: 1 2 3 Open the security ring on the port replicator. Attach your notebook to the port replicator. Secure one end of the Kensington cable to a solid object, then run the other end of the cable through the security ring and lock it into the slot provided on the left side of your notebook. www. gateway. com 87 Chapter 7: Using the Optional Port Replicator 88 www. gateway. com Chapter 8 Maintaining Your Notebook · Caring for your notebook · Cleaning your notebook · Protecting your notebook from viruses · Updating Windows · Restoring your system 89 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook Caring for your notebook To extend the life of your notebook: Be careful not to bump or drop your notebook, and do not put any objects on top of it. The case, although strong, is not made to support extra weight. When transporting your notebook, we recommend that you put it in a carrying case. Keep your notebook away from magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can erase data on hard drives. Never turn off your notebook when the drive indicator is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. Avoid subjecting your notebook to extreme temperature changes. The case (and LCD panel) can become brittle and easy to break in cold temperatures and can melt or warp in high temperatures. Damage due to either extreme is not covered by your warranty. You received a free limited time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service when you purchased your notebook. Using the Norton® AntiVirus program to check files and programs that are attached to e-mail messages or downloaded from the Internet. Checking all programs for viruses before installing them. Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. These programs will warn you if a document that you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus. Periodically updating the Norton AntiVirus program to protect against the latest viruses. Making sure the Windows Security Center is configured to provide you with the highest level of protection. Tips & Tricks For more information about modifying security settings, see "Modifying Security Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Help and Support For more information about protecting your computer against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword viruses in the Search box , then click the arrow. www. gateway. com 93 Chapter 8: Maintaining Your Notebook To scan for viruses: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click Norton AntiVirus 2005. Norton AntiVirus opens. 2 Click Scan for Viruses. 3 Click the type of scan you want to make in the Scan for Viruses area. 94 www. gateway. com Protecting your computer from viruses To remove a virus: 1 2 3 If Norton AntiVirus finds a virus, follow all on-screen instructions to remove the virus. Turn off your computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds. [. . . ] Before installing this equipment, users should make sure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the inside wiring associated with a single-line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. [. . . ]