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Acer Aspire 1450 series User’s guideAcer Aspire 1450 Series Notebook Computer Users Guide Original Issue SeptemberCopyright All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire 1450 series Notebook computer Model Number Serial NumberYour guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first 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 Software TroubleshootingAppendix A Specifications 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 Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaHuman-centric design and ergonomics ExpansionEnglish Icon IndicatorsEnglish FunctionLock keys Using the KeyboardSpecial keys EnglishEmbedded numeric keypad EnglishWindows keys EnglishHot keys EnglishIcon EnglishHot key Function2 Double-click on Regional and Language Options The Euro symbol1 Click on Start, Control Panel EnglishEnglish Getting familiar with your computerTouchpad Touchpad basicsEnglish Left button EnglishFunction RightLaunch Keys E-Mail DetectionEnglish English Optical drive StorageHard disk 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 EnglishSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords EnglishEntering passwords Setting passwordsEnglish battery power Operating onPage Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack EnglishOptimizing battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level EnglishBattery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power MeterEnglish Power management EnglishOperating on battery power Englishoptions Peripherals andPage External keyboard External display devicesExternal input devices 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 3 Press the PC card eject button to partially eject the card To remove a PC card 1 Close the application that is using the PC cardEnglish 4 Pull the card from the slotAC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options EnglishInstalling memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade EnglishHard disk upgrade EnglishEnglish Peripherals and optionscomputer Moving with yourPage Disconnecting from the desktop EnglishWhat to bring to short meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to long meetingsSpecial considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you Preparing the computerSetting up a home office EnglishPreparing the computer Traveling with the computerWhat to take with you Special considerationsWhat to take with you Traveling internationally with your computerPreparing the computer Special considerationsSoftware Your Aspire 1450 series notebook computer includes system utilities System software Launch ManagerEnglish BIOS Setup Utility EnglishSoftware Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsI press the power button, but my computer does not start or boot-up The image is not full-screenI cant eject the optical drive tray with my computer turned off There is no audio coming from my computerMy external microphone does not work The keyboard does not respondThe optical drive cannot read a disc 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 printer does not workInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting service1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Before you callTelephone number Machine and model type Serial number EnglishYou are required to provide the following information Name Address Date of purchaseTroubleshooting EnglishSpecifications Appendix AThis appendix lists the general specifications of your computer Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoEnvironment Weight and dimensionsI/O ports System65Wh 8-cell Li-Ion battery pack PowerOptions 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 NoticesTelecommunications notices Important safety instructionsModem notices Regulatory InformationEnglish Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statementEnglish LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeEnglish Index EnglishEnglish BIOS Setup 64-?? touchpad 21 hotkey 18 using 21 travelUSB connecting 44 utility volume adjusting