[. . . ] First things first 15 Charging the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic care and tips for using your Checking the battery level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Securing your computer Taking care of your AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 38 38 39 Your Acer tablet PC tour Tablet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] However, recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. Charging the battery Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is charging. However, charging the battery with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. Note: You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the day. Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables you to start the next day with a fully charged battery. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a battery pack for the first time, there is a conditioning process that you should follow: 34 - Battery pack 1. Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0° C (32° F) or above 45° C (113° F). 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. • Type the User Password and press <Enter> to use the computer. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. Securing your computer - 39 F REQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the following: • If you are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to power the computer. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is lit, check the following: • Do you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into your computer?Unplug it and press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> to restart the system. Nothing appears on the screen The computer’s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: 40 - Frequently asked questions • The brightness level might be too low. [. . . ] NOTICE: PERIPHERAL DEVICES Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc. ) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. 70 - Regulations and safety notices Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer. NOTICE FOR CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. [. . . ]