User manual ACER ASPIRE 5580

[. . . ] Aspire 5580/5570/3680/5570Z Series User's Guide Copyright © 2006. Aspire 5580/5570/3680/5570Z Series User's Guide Original Issue: 11/2006 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. [. . . ] 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. English Battery pack English 50 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. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack from the unit. English 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. Frequent use; the more you use the battery, the faster it will reach the end of its effective life. A standard computer battery has a life span of about 300 charges. · · Installing and removing the battery pack Important!Before removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using your computer. Otherwise, turn off the computer first. To install a battery pack: 1 Align the battery with the open battery bay; make sure that the end with the contacts will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery is facing up. Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery locks in place. 2 51 1 2 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. 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. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery's present charge level. Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: · · · · Purchase an extra battery pack. [. . . ] 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 · · · · 97 · · · 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 98 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. [. . . ]