Acer 1500 manual Printer, Audio devices

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42	Peripherals and options

Printer

Your computer supports both parallel and USB printers.

Refer to the printer's manual for information on:

•Setting up the hardware.

•Installing the necessary drivers in Windows.

•Operating instructions.

To use a USB printer, simply connect the device to one of your computer's USB ports, and then wait for Windows to find the new hardware.

To connect a parallel printer, first shut down the operating system. Connect the printer to the parallel port, and then restart the computer. Wait for Windows to find the new hardware.

Audio devices

Your computer offers built-in stereo speakers. See the section entitled “Audio” on page 26 for more information on these features. However, in addition to the integrated devices, the two audio ports on the rear side of the unit enable you to connect external audio input and output devices.

You can plug an external microphone into your computer's microphone-in jack. This offers the convenience of greater freedom of movement, as well as improved audio input quality.

Connect headphones to the headphone jack for private listening and improved audio output quality.

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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 SoftwareTroubleshooting Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexEnglish Your computer Page Front view Tour of your computerDescription 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 characteristics Battery packConditioning a new battery pack Installing and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimizing 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 Miscellaneous options Battery packAC adapter Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling 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 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 Launch ManagerBios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage 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 disketteOptical drive cannot read a disc Want to set up my location to use the internal modemPrinter does not work International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore 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