Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Training Manual

Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Training Manual Manual pdf 23 page image

Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and TrainingVersion 1.0 2005 Page 23 of 35Looking after your notebookSafety issuesRefer to Important Safety Instructions in the "Notices" section (Appendix B) of theTravelMate 4002LCi Series User’s Guide for important safety information.Care and cleaning of your notebookRefer to Basic care and tips for using your computer in the "First Things First" section ofthe TravelMate 4002LCi Series User’s Guide for a full guide to the care and maintenanceof your notebook, AC Adaptor, and battery pack. The information that follows is only asummary.To clean the notebook and the screen, use a slightly damp clean cloth and finish with asoft dry cloth. Do not use ANY cleaning agents, detergents, or solventsBatteriesThe battery that ships with your Acer TravelMate notebook is a Lithium Ion (L-Ion)battery. It is not prone to the same 'memory' problems encountered by those using NickelMetal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. To ensure the life of your battery remains at itsmaximum:ß It is good practice to run your battery down completely once every month or so.ß Do not 'top up' your battery often – it is better to be recharged from flat.ß Do not take your battery off charge until it is completely charged.Continuous misuse of the battery may result in shorter battery life.Actual battery life may vary, depending on usage and configuration. It also depends onwhat kinds of activities you do on the notebook. If you often access the attachedhardware (for example, CD ROM drive, modem, and LAN) the battery life may beconsiderably shortened. You can set up power management options to conserve yourbattery power (see Power Management on page 18 for details).AC power supply careIncorrect use and storage of AC power supply units can cause damage, particularly to thecable. To avoid damage to your AC power supply it is important that you follow a fewbasic steps.U s i n g t h e A C p o w e r su p p l yMake sure that the cable is not twisted or bent sharply at any point. Avoid having to run itaround furniture in such a way as to risk damage.To avoid damage to cables never crease or apply pressure to any folds. Allfolds should be naturally formed.S t o r i n g t h e A C P o w e r S u p p l y1. Switch off the mains power.2. Disconnect the power supply from the power outlet and notebook.3. Disconnect the power cord from the AC adaptor.4. Take the AC power supply, leave approximately 18cm of cable free from thetransformer, then roll the remaining length of cable into approximately 10cm lengths