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User’s guide Acer Aspire 1450 seriesAcer Aspire 1450 series Notebook computer Model Number Serial Number Original Issue SeptemberCopyright All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire 1450 Series Notebook Computer Users GuideTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesEnglish Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter English Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing English Contents Operating on battery powerGetting familiar with your computer English Peripherals and optionsMoving with your computer Appendix B Notices TroubleshootingAppendix A Specifications SoftwareEnglish Getting familiar with your computerThis chapter provides an in-depth tour of your computers features English A tour of your computerFront open view English Front viewEnglish English Left viewEnglish Right viewEnglish Rear viewEnglish Bottom viewEnglish Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayEnglish Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Function IndicatorsEnglish IconEnglish Using the KeyboardSpecial keys Lock keysEnglish Embedded numeric keypadEnglish Windows keysEnglish Hot keysFunction EnglishHot key IconEnglish The Euro symbol1 Click on Start, Control Panel 2 Double-click on Regional and Language OptionsGetting familiar with your computer EnglishEnglish TouchpadTouchpad basics Right EnglishFunction Left buttonEnglish Launch KeysE-Mail Detection English English StorageHard disk Optical driveEnglish Emergency ejection of the optical drive trayEjecting the optical drive tray English Adjusting the volumeAudio English Connectivity optionsEthernet and LAN Your computer has a built-in V.92 56Kbps AC’97 Link fax/data modem Fax/data modemEnglish English Fast infraredEnglish Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Securing your computerEnglish Entering passwordsSetting passwords Operating on battery powerPage Conditioning a new battery pack Battery packBattery pack characteristics Maximizing the batterys lifeEnglish Installing and removing the battery packEnglish Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Optimizing battery lifeEnglish Battery-low warningWhen using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter English Power managementEnglish Operating on battery powerPeripherals and optionsPage External keypad External display devicesExternal input devices External keyboardPeripherals and options USB devicesEnglish See your video or digital camera’s documentation for details IEEE 1394 PortEnglish English PrinterAudio devices English Expansion devicesPC Card 4 Pull the card from the slot To remove a PC card 1 Close the application that is using the PC cardEnglish 3 Press the PC card eject button to partially eject the cardEnglish Battery packMiscellaneous options AC adapterEnglish Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Installing memoryEnglish Hard disk upgradePeripherals and options EnglishMoving with your computerPage English Disconnecting from the desktopWhat to bring to long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetingsPreparing the computer Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you Special considerationsEnglish Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling with the computerWhat to take with you Preparing the computerSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with your computerPreparing the computer What to take with youSoftware Your Aspire 1450 series notebook computer includes system utilities English System softwareLaunch Manager Software BIOS Setup UtilityEnglish Troubleshooting Page The image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsI press the power button, but my computer does not start or boot-up Nothing appears on the screenThe keyboard does not respond There is no audio coming from my computerMy external microphone does not work I cant eject the optical drive tray with my computer turned offThe printer does not work I want to set up my location to use the internal modemWhen the battery is 95-99% full, it wont charge to 100% capacity The optical drive cannot read a discBefore you call Requesting service1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel International Travelers Warranty ITWDate of purchase EnglishYou are required to provide the following information Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial numberEnglish TroubleshootingAppendix A SpecificationsThis appendix lists the general specifications of your computer Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storageSystem Weight and dimensionsI/O ports Environment256/512 MB or 1 GB memory upgrade module Additional AC adapter PowerOptions 65Wh 8-cell Li-Ion battery packEnglish Appendix A SpecificationsAppendix B NoticesThis appendix lists the general notices for your computer English Appendix B Notices EnglishRegulatory Information Important safety instructionsModem notices Telecommunications noticesEnglish English Lithium battery statementLaser compliance statement English LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice English IndexEnglish volume adjusting touchpad 21 hotkey 18 using 21 travelUSB connecting 44 utility BIOS Setup 64-??