Acer 1500 manual Indicators, Icon Function Description

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Indicators

Your computer provides an array of six indicators located below the dispaly screen, showing the status of the computer and its components.

The Power and Sleep status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover

is closed.

Icon	Function	Description
	Wireless	Lights when the Wireless LAN capability is
	communication	enabled.
	button
	Power	Lights when the computer is on.
	Sleep	Lights when the computer enters Standby
		mode, and blinks when it enters into or resumes
		from hibernation mode.
	Media activity	Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or
		optical drive is active.
	Battery charge	Lights when the battery is being charged.

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		Caps Lock	Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

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Contents User’s guide Acer Aspire 1500 seriesPage First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packEnglish Contents Software Moving with your computerAppendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index TroubleshootingEnglish Your computer Page Tour of your computer Front viewDescription Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaExpansion Human-centric designIcon Function Description IndicatorsIcon Description Indicators on coverSpecial keys KeyboardLock keys Lock Key DescriptionEmbedded keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffKey Description Windows keysHot Key Icon Function Description Hot keysEnglish Euro symbol Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch keys Launch Key Default applicationInserting and ejecting a diskette StorageEmergency ejection of the optical drive tray Ejecting the optical drive trayEthernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Audio Security slot Securing your computerEnglish 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 input devices External display devicesExternal keyboard External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Audio devices PrinterPC Card Expansion devicesEnglish Battery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade English Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Preparing the computer Moving aroundWhat 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 Launch Manager System softwareBios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen My external microphone does not work There is no audio coming from my computerKeyboard 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 Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoAudio Weight and dimensionsKeyboard and pointing device PortsEnvironment PowerOperating system OptionsEnglish Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Use conditions FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesTelecommunications notices Important safety instructionsLaser compliance statement Varning Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementEuropean Union EU Regulatory Notice GeneralUSA Federal Communications Commission FCC Canada Industry Canada ICIndex Status LCD English English