User ManualTable of ContentsAcer Aspire 1700 series1First things first7Your guides7Basic care and tips for using your computer7Getting familiar with your computer11A tour of your computer13Opened front view13Closed Front view15Left view16Right view17Rear view18Bottom view19Features20Display22Indicators23Keyboard25Special keys25Keyboard ergonomics29Touchpad30Touchpad basics30Launch keys32Storage33Ejecting the optical drive tray33Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray34Connectivity options35Ethernet and LAN35Fax/data modem36Audio37Audio DJ38Securing your computer40Security slot40Passwords40Operating on battery power43Battery pack(Optional)46Battery pack characteristics46Installing and removing the battery pack47Charging the battery49Checking the battery level49Battery-low warning50Power management51Peripherals and options52External display devices54External keypad55External pointing device55Printer56Expansion devices57PC Card57USB devices58Miscellaneous options59Installing New Components60Opening The Case60CPU upgrade61Hard disk upgrade63Memory upgrade64I65Disconnecting from the desktop68Moving around69Preparing the computer69What to bring to short meetings69What to bring to long meetings69Taking the computer home70Preparing the computer70What to bring with you70Special considerations70Setting up a home office71Traveling with the computer72Preparing the computer72What to take with you72Special considerations72Traveling internationally with your computer73Preparing the computer73What to take with you73Special considerations73Moving with your computer66Software74System software76Launch Manager76BIOS Setup Utility77Troubleshooting78Frequently asked questions80Appendix A Specifications84Appendix B Notices90Index100Size: 6.95 MBPages: 103Language: EnglishOpen manual