User manual ACER P199HQL

[. . . ] This chapter guides you through the first few steps on setting up your notebook computer. Getting Started 1-1 1. 1 Item Checklist Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. · · Notebook computer Accessory box · · · · · AC adapter Battery pack Floppy drive module External floppy drive cable User's manual and other documentation Check for optional items, if any. 1-2 User's Manual 1. 2 Taking Care of Your Computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. [. . . ] This section tells you how to care for the notebook. Also, re-read the important safety instructions at the beginning of this manual. 1. 2. 1 Notebook · Do not expose the notebook to direct sunlight. Do not place near sources of heat, such as a radiator. · Do not expose to temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 50ºC (122ºF). Getting Started 1-3 · Do not subject the notebook to magnetic fields. · Do not expose the notebook to rain or moisture. · Do not spill water on the notebook. · Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration. 1-4 User's Manual · Do not expose the notebook to dust and dirt. · Never place objects on top of the notebook to avoid damaging the notebook. · Never place the notebook on uneven surfaces. Getting Started 1-5 1. 2. 2 AC Adapter The AC adapter provides uninterrupted power to your notebook and charges your battery pack. Here are some ways of taking care of your AC adapter. · · · 1. 2. 3 Do not connect the adapter to any other device. Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic. When unplugging the power cord, pull on the plug and not on the cord itself. Battery Pack The long-lasting Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) rechargeable battery pack gives you power on-the-go. To do this, slide the write-protect tab to the write-protect position. Write-protected Not write-protected Figure 1-1 Write-protecting a 3. 5-inch Diskette · When you put a label on a 3. 5-inch diskette, make sure that the label is properly attached (flat on the surface) and within the labelling area (area with slight surface depression) on the diskette. An improperly attached label may cause a diskette to get stuck in the drive when you are inserting or removing it. 1-8 User's Manual 1. 3 Connecting the Notebook After reading through the previous section, you are now ready to experience your new notebook. Connecting the notebook is as easy as 1-2-3. Inserting the Battery Pack Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment and slide the battery compartment cover in place. Connecting the AC Adapter Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC-in port on the notebook's rear panel and the other end to a properly grounded power outlet. Turning on the Power Slide the display cover latch to the right and open the display to turn on the power. Getting Started 1-9 1. 4 Getting Help Online This user's manual provides clear and concise information about the notebook, so read it thoroughly. To provide you with help when traveling, the notebook has a comprehensive online help. Accessing Online Help Follow these steps to access the online documentation: 1. Press the Windows logo button or Click on the Start button. Select Online Manual. The online help is easy to navigate with hypertext and hypergraphics. [. . . ] Press the Windows logo button or Click on the Start button. Select Online Manual. The online help is easy to navigate with hypertext and hypergraphics. [. . . ]