Acer Aspire series User Manual page 52

computer, and then pressing the connect button on your
mouse or keyboard.
Q: Do my Aspire cordless mouse and keyboard use
radio frequency or infrared technology?
A: The Aspire cordless mouse and keyboard both use radio
frequency to communicate with a receiver built into the
computer.
Q: What frequencies do my cordless mouse and key-
board use?
A: Channel 1 uses 26.995 MHz; Channel 2 uses 27.045 MHz
Q: How do I get the cordless mouse or keyboard to
communicate with the receiver?
A: First, press the connect button on the front of the
computer, and then press the connect button on your
mouse or keyboard.
Q: How far from the computer can I use my cordless
mouse or keyboard?
A: Generally, the range should be no more than 2 meters/6
feet.
Q: My cursor doesn't move or jerks around the
screen. What can I do?
A: First, establish radio communication by pressing the
connect button on the front of the computer, and then
pressing the connect button on your mouse.
Next, check the quality of the batteries. With healthy
batteries you should be able to use your cordless mouse
and keyboard at least 1 meter/4 feet from the receiver. If
the problem persists after replacing the batteries, you
can assume that there is an environmental problem. You
can confirm this by checking the performance of your
mouse and keyboard with another computer in a
different location.
To avoid interference with the radio signal, try moving
your system at least 8 inches away from other electrical
devices, or moving the mouse and keyboard closer to
the computer. If you are using a metal desk or a desk
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