User manual ACER ASPIRE 4310

[. . . ] Aspire 4710Z/4710/4310 Series User's Guide Copyright © 2007. Aspire 4710Z/4710/4310 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 05/2007 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. [. . . ] Always have your ITW passport on hand, especially when you travel, to receive the benefits from our support centers. Place your proof-of-purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport. If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide. Please consult http://global. acer. com. English Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call. 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. Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. 45 Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack from the unit. Warning: Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (113°F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. By following the battery conditioning process you condition your battery to accept the maximum possible charge. Failure to follow this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will also shorten the effective lifespan of the battery. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: · Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. If you want to use constant AC power, you are advised to remove the battery pack after it is fully charged. Not discharging and recharging the battery to its extremes, as described above. [. . . ] 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 · · · · 85 · · · 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). English wireless mouse/keyboard) English 86 English 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. Usage allowed in the countries of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use. [. . . ]