Acer 1500 manual

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Your Aspire 1500 series notebook computer combines solid performance, versatility, multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design. Increase your productivity by working wherever you are.

This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of your computer's features.

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Contents Acer Aspire 1500 series User’s guidePage Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides 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 Software Troubleshooting Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexEnglish Your computer Page Tour of your computer Front viewDescription Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay MultimediaHuman-centric design ExpansionIndicators Icon Function DescriptionIndicators on cover Icon DescriptionKeyboard Special keysLock keys Lock Key DescriptionDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHot keys Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Euro symbol Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch Key Default application Launch keysStorage Inserting and ejecting a disketteEjecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive trayConnectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/data modem Audio Securing your computer Security slotEnglish Battery power Page Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsConditioning a new battery pack Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Power management English Options Page External display devices External input devicesExternal keyboard External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Printer Audio devicesExpansion devices PC CardEnglish Battery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade English Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsTaking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerWhat to take with you Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page System software Launch ManagerBios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen There is no audio coming from my computer My external microphone does not workKeyboard does not respond Floppy disk drive cannot read a disketteWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Optical drive cannot read a discPrinter does not work Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions AudioKeyboard and pointing device PortsPower EnvironmentOperating system OptionsEnglish Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Use conditionsModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensImportant safety instructions Telecommunications noticesLaser compliance statement Lithium battery statement VarningLCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRegulatory Notice General European Union EUCanada Industry Canada IC USA Federal Communications Commission FCCIndex Status LCD English English