Acer LW80, 1670 Series manual Key component upgrades, Memory upgrade, Installing memory

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Peripherals and options

Key component upgrades

Your computer is designed to deliver solid performance. However, in time, you might find that your applications demand even more computing power. For this reason, you are able to upgrade key components.

Note: Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade.

Memory upgrade

Memory is expandable to 2GB, employing 256/512/1024 MB dual indus- try standard small outline Dual Inline Memory Modules (soDIMM). The computer supports Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM.

Your computer has two memory slots. Upgrade memory by inserting a higher capacity DIMM into one or both of these slots.

Installing memory:

1Turn off the computer. Make sure that the AC adapter is disconnected, and then remove the battery pack.

2Turn the computer over to access the memory compartment on the bottom of the unit. Remove all screws (1) from the memory compartment door, and then lift the door off (2).

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Contents Acer Aspire 1670 Series Page Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingEnglish Contents Moving with your computer Peripherals and optionsSoftware Troubleshooting English Your computer Page Tour of your computer Front viewGetting familiar with your computer Front view Left view EnglishRight view Rear view Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaHuman-centric design ConnectivityExpansion Indicators # Icon Function DescriptionLock keys Using the keyboardLock Key Description Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys KeyHot keys Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionFn-F6 Special Key Euro symbolUS dollar sign Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch Key Default Application Launch keysEnglish Storage Ejecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive trayConnectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/Data modem Fast infrared Audio Securing your computer Setting a passwordSecurity slot English Battery power Page Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionPower management English Options Page External keyboard External display devicesExternal input devices External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Printer Audio devicesExpansion devices PC CardMiscellaneous options Battery packIn-1 card reader Manufacturing Option AC adapter Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade English Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to short meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to long meetingsWhat to bring with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to take with you Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page System software Using system utilities Acer eManagerBios Utility Launch ManagerWindows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Hot key FunctionFinding and playing content Advanced SettingsNavigation controls Player controlsDVD settings CinemaLanguage Album Slideshow settings Playing a video file Editing a video fileCopy backup your CD/DVD collection MusicData store files simply and easily Mode Supported Not SupportedAudio create your own greatest hits CDs Video your world in picturesMultilingual operating system installation Acer Disc to Disc RecoveryRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond There is no audio coming from my computerMy external microphone does not work Optical drive cannot read a discWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Printer does not workInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoKeyboard and pointing device Weight and dimensionsAudio PortsOperating system PowerEnvironment OptionsEnglish Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeOperation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR List of Applicable CountriesEnglish Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General FCC RF safety requirement European Union EUEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 101 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 103 104 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices Index 106 107 108