Acer 1500 manual Moving with your computer, Software

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External keyboard	39
External keypad	39
External pointing device	39
USB devices	40
IEEE 1394 Port	41
Printer	42
Audio devices	42
Expansion devices	43
PC Card	43
Miscellaneous options	45
Battery pack	45
AC adapter	45
Key component upgrades	46
Memory upgrade	46
Hard disk upgrade	47

Moving with your computer	49
Disconnecting from the desktop	51
Moving around	52
Preparing the computer	52
What to bring to short meetings	52
What to bring to long meetings	52
Taking the computer home	53
Preparing the computer	53
What to bring with you	53
Special considerations	53
Setting up a home office	54
Traveling with the computer	54
Preparing the computer	54
What to take with you	54
Special considerations	54
Traveling internationally with your computer	55
Preparing the computer	55
What to take with you	55
Special considerations	55
Software	57

System software	59
Launch Manager	59
BIOS Setup Utility	60

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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 Description Tour of your computerFront view 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 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 display devices External input devicesExternal keyboard 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 Moving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings 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 There is no audio coming from my computer My external microphone does not workKeyboard does not respond 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 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