Acer 1500 manual Getting familiar with your computer

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Getting familiar with your computer

 

 

 

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Item

Description

 

 

 

 

 

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Launch keys

Buttons for launching frequently used

 

 

programs. See“Launch keys” on page

 

 

21 for more details.

 

 

 

 

4

Power button

Turns the computer on and off.

 

 

 

 

5

Palmrest

Comfortable support area for your

 

 

hands when you use the computer.

 

 

 

 

6

Click buttons &

The left and right buttons function like

 

4-way scroll key

the left and right mouse buttons; the

 

 

4-way scroll key scrolls the contents of

 

 

a window up, down, left and right.

 

 

 

 

7

Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which

 

 

functions like a computer mouse.

 

 

 

 

8

Keyboard

Inputs data into your computer.

 

 

 

 

9

Ventilation Slot

Enables the computer to stay cool,

 

 

even after prolonged use.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Acer Aspire 1500 series User’s guidePage 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 SoftwareTroubleshooting Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexEnglish Your computer Page Description Tour of your computerFront view Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaHuman-centric design ExpansionIndicators Icon Function DescriptionIndicators on cover Icon DescriptionLock keys KeyboardSpecial 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 Conditioning a new battery pack Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Optimizing battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Battery-low warning Power management English Options Page External keyboard External display devicesExternal input devices External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Printer Audio devicesExpansion devices PC CardEnglish AC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade 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 meetingsSpecial considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you What to take with you Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page System software Launch ManagerBios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Keyboard does not respond There is no audio coming from my computerMy external microphone does not work Floppy disk drive cannot read a diskettePrinter does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemOptical drive cannot read a disc Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoKeyboard and pointing device Weight and dimensionsAudio PortsOperating system PowerEnvironment 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