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Acer 1450 manual This chapter provides an in-depth tour of your computers features

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Your Aspire 1450 series notebook computer combines solid performance, versatility, multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design. Increase your productivity by working wherever you are.

This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of your computer's features.

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Acer 1450 manual This chapter provides an in-depth tour of your computers features

Contents

Acer Aspire 1450 series User’s guideOriginal Issue September Copyright All Rights ReservedAcer Aspire 1450 Series Notebook Computer Users Guide Acer Aspire 1450 series Notebook computer Model Number Serial NumberBasic 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 adapterEnglish Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingEnglish English Operating on battery power Getting familiar with your computerContents Peripherals and options Moving with your computerEnglish Troubleshooting Appendix A SpecificationsSoftware Appendix B NoticesEnglish your computer Getting familiar withThis chapter provides an in-depth tour of your computers features A tour of your computer Front open viewEnglish Front view EnglishEnglish Left view EnglishRight view EnglishRear view EnglishBottom view EnglishEnglish Features PerformanceDisplay MultimediaHuman-centric design and ergonomics ExpansionEnglish Indicators EnglishIcon FunctionUsing the Keyboard Special keysLock keys EnglishEmbedded numeric keypad EnglishWindows keys EnglishHot keys EnglishEnglish Hot keyIcon FunctionThe Euro symbol 1 Click on Start, Control Panel2 Double-click on Regional and Language Options EnglishEnglish Getting familiar with your computerTouchpad Touchpad basicsEnglish English FunctionLeft button RightLaunch Keys E-Mail DetectionEnglish English Storage Hard diskOptical drive EnglishEmergency ejection of the optical drive tray Ejecting the optical drive trayEnglish Adjusting the volume AudioEnglish Connectivity options Ethernet and LANEnglish Fax/data modem EnglishYour computer has a built-in V.92 56Kbps AC’97 Link fax/data modem Fast infrared EnglishUsing a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer EnglishEntering passwords Setting passwordsEnglish battery power Operating onPage Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsMaximizing the batterys life Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack EnglishCharging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life EnglishBattery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power MeterEnglish Power management EnglishOperating on battery power Englishoptions Peripherals andPage External display devices External input devicesExternal keyboard External keypadUSB devices EnglishPeripherals and options IEEE 1394 Port EnglishSee your video or digital camera’s documentation for details Printer Audio devicesEnglish Expansion devices PC CardEnglish To remove a PC card 1 Close the application that is using the PC card English3 Press the PC card eject button to partially eject the card 4 Pull the card from the slotBattery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter EnglishKey component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory EnglishHard disk upgrade EnglishEnglish Peripherals and optionscomputer Moving with yourPage Disconnecting from the desktop EnglishMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsTaking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial considerations Preparing the computerSetting up a home office EnglishTraveling with the computer What to take with youPreparing the computer Special considerationsTraveling internationally with your computer Preparing the computerWhat to take with you Special considerationsSoftware Your Aspire 1450 series notebook computer includes system utilities System software Launch ManagerEnglish BIOS Setup Utility EnglishSoftware Troubleshooting Page Frequently asked questions I press the power button, but my computer does not start or boot-upNothing appears on the screen The image is not full-screenThere is no audio coming from my computer My external microphone does not workI cant eject the optical drive tray with my computer turned off The keyboard does not respondI want to set up my location to use the internal modem When the battery is 95-99% full, it wont charge to 100% capacityThe optical drive cannot read a disc The printer does not workRequesting service 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Before you callEnglish You are required to provide the following information Name AddressTelephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchaseTroubleshooting EnglishSpecifications Appendix AThis appendix lists the general specifications of your computer Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions I/O portsEnvironment SystemPower Options65Wh 8-cell Li-Ion battery pack 256/512 MB or 1 GB memory upgrade module Additional AC adapterAppendix A Specifications EnglishNotices Appendix BThis appendix lists the general notices for your computer English English Appendix B NoticesImportant safety instructions Modem noticesTelecommunications notices Regulatory InformationEnglish Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statementEnglish LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeEnglish Index EnglishEnglish touchpad 21 hotkey 18 using 21 travel USB connecting 44 utilityBIOS Setup 64-?? volume adjusting