Acer 1500 manual Index

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Index

A

ACPI	35
audio	26
connecting externally 42
controlling volume 26
troubleshooting 64

B

battery pack
battery-low warning				34
caring for	v
characteristics			31
charging	33
charging indicator				11
checking charge level 33
installing	32
low conditions			34
maximizing life			31
optimizing		33
removing	33
using the first time				31
BIOS Setup Utility		60
entering	60
brightness
hotkeys	17

C

caps lock 13
on indicator		11
care
battery pack		v
computer	iv
CD
troubleshooting			65
charging
checking level			33
cleaning
computer	v
computer
bringing to meetings 52
caring for	iv
cleaning	v
disconnecting			51
features	9
moving around			52

83

on indicator			11
security		27
setting up a home office					54
taking home			53
traveling internationally					55
traveling on local trips					54
turning off			iii
connections
audio	42
external display devices					39
external input devices 39
keyboard, external				39
keypad, external				39
mouse		39
printer		42
USB	40
connectivity options 24
Ethernet		24

D

diskette drive 22 display

hotkeys 16 troubleshooting 63

DVD

troubleshooting 65

E

Ethernet connection 24

Euro 17, 18

F

FAQ. See frequently-asked questions floppy drive 22

troubleshooting 64 frequently-asked questions 63 front view 3

G

guide iii

H

hard disk 22 upgrading 47

help iii Hibernation mode

hotkey 16

hotkeys 16

English

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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