User manual ACER ASPIRE 3750G

[. . . ] Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence 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, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 4720Z/4720/4320 Series Notebook PC Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. [. . . ] With your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently. If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer, write them down as they appear on the screen (or the number and sequence in the case of beeps). You are required to provide the following information: Name: _____________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ Telephone number: _________________________________ Machine and model type: ____________________________ Serial number: ______________________________________ Date of purchase: ___________________________________ 44 English Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: · · Employs current battery technology standards. Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer. However, recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure. It is advisable to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup. Contact your dealer for details on ordering a spare battery pack. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your computer's battery will degrade over time. This means that the battery's performance will diminish with time and use. To maximize your battery's life, you are advised to adhere to the recommendations set out below. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a battery pack for the first time, there is a "conditioning" process that you should follow: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Insert the new battery without turning the computer on. Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on-the-go use. Eject a PC Card if it is not being used, as it will continue to draw power (for selected model). Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. The recommended temperature is 10°C (50°F) to 30°C (86°F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-discharge faster. Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. Look after your AC adapter and battery. · · 47 When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Situation The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the mains power supply. Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer. [. . . ] Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 87 Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products with such devices. European Union (EU) R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: · Article 3. 1(a) Health and Safety · · · · EN60950-1:2001 EN50371:2002 EN50360:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) EN301 489-1 V1. 4. 1:2002 EN301 489-17 V1. 2. 1:2002 EN301 489-3 V1. 4. 1:2002 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) EN301 489-7 V1. 2. 1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) EN301 489-24 V1. 2. 1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) EN300 328 V1. 5. 1:2004 EN301 893 V1. 2. 3:2003 EN300 220-1 V1. 3. 1:2000 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) EN300 220-3 V1. 1. 1:2000 (Applied to models with 27MHz Article 3. 1(b) EMC · · · · · · Article 3. 2 Spectrum Usages · · · · English Radio device regulatory notice English 88 wireless mouse/keyboard) · · · English EN301 511 V9. 0. 2:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function) EN301 908-1 V2. 2. 1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function). EN301 908-2 V2. 2. 1:2003 (Applied to models with 3G function). List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. [. . . ]