Acer 1500 manual Contents

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First things first Your guides

Basic care and tips for using your computer

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Contents

Getting familiar with your computer

A tour of your computer Front view

Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view

Features

Indicators

Keyboard Special keys

Touchpad Touchpad basics

Launch keys Storage

Inserting and ejecting a diskette Ejecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray

Connectivity options Ethernet and LAN Fax/data modem

Audio

Securing your computer Security slot

Operating on battery power

Battery pack

Battery pack characteristics

Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery

Checking the battery level Optimizing battery life Battery-low warning

Power management

Peripherals and options

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Contents User’s guide Acer Aspire 1500 seriesPage Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guides Taking 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 Front view Tour of your computerDescription Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayExpansion Human-centric designIcon Function Description IndicatorsIcon Description Indicators on coverLock Key Description KeyboardSpecial keys Lock keysEmbedded 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 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 keypad External display devicesExternal input devices External keyboardUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Audio devices PrinterPC Card Expansion devicesEnglish Miscellaneous options Battery packAC adapter Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade English Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short 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 Launch Manager System softwareBios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Floppy disk drive cannot read a diskette There is no audio coming from my computerMy external microphone does not work Keyboard does not respondOptical 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 Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storagePorts Weight and dimensionsAudio Keyboard and pointing deviceOptions PowerEnvironment Operating systemEnglish 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