User manual ACER ASPIRE 4736ZG

[. . . ] 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, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 1200 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 First things first We would like to thank you for making the Aspire series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs. We hope you will be happy with your Aspire as much as we enjoyed making it for you. Your guides To help you use your Aspire, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters. . . [. . . ] Close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer. Open the display and press the power button to resume. 53 Taking the computer home when you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home: 1 2 Remove all media from the drives. Failure to remove the media can damage the drive head. Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall. Caution: Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer. Pressure against the top cover could damage the screen. What to bring with you Unless you already have some items at home, bring the following items with you: · · AC adapter and power cord The printed user's manual Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work: · · Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you. If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. If the temperature change is greater than 18°F (10°C), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature. · 54 Moving with your computer Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, it may be worthwhile to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home. With a second AC adapter, you can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home. Please also refer to Chapter 6, Troubleshooting when a problem arises. To activate the BIOS Setup Utility, press F2 during POST. Main System Devices Security Others Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time: System Date: Floppy Drive: Hard Disk: Quiet Boot: Power on display: LCD Display stretch: System Memory: Extended Memory: BIOS Ver. [11:21:00] [09/11/2001] 1. 44MB, 3½" IBM-DJSA-220-(PM) [Enabled] [Auto-Selected] [Enabled] 640 KB 113664 KB V0. 01 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select > Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility There are six menu options: Main, System Devices, Security, Others, Boot and Exit. Follow these instructions: · · · To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys ( ). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys (). To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. Note: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. · A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item. 63 · · Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Notes: Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. [. . . ] CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN. [. . . ]