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Acer 1450 manual Software, Troubleshooting, Appendix A Specifications, Appendix B Notices, Index

Models: 1450

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Software	61
System software	63
Launch Manager	63
BIOS Setup Utility	64

Troubleshooting	65
Frequently asked questions	67
Requesting service	70
International Travelers Warranty (ITW)	70
Before you call	70
	72
Appendix A Specifications	73
Appendix B Notices	79
Index	87

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Acer 1450 manual Software, Troubleshooting, Appendix A Specifications, Appendix B Notices, Index

Contents

User’s guide Acer Aspire 1450 seriesCopyright All Rights Reserved Original Issue SeptemberAcer Aspire 1450 Series Notebook Computer Users Guide Acer Aspire 1450 series Notebook computer Model Number Serial NumberFirst things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour 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 Appendix A Specifications TroubleshootingSoftware Appendix B NoticesEnglish Getting familiar with your computerThis chapter provides an in-depth tour of your computers features A tour of your computer Front open viewEnglish English Front viewEnglish English Left viewEnglish Right viewEnglish Rear viewEnglish Bottom viewEnglish Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaHuman-centric design and ergonomics ExpansionEnglish English IndicatorsIcon FunctionSpecial keys Using the KeyboardLock keys EnglishEnglish Embedded numeric keypadEnglish Windows keysEnglish Hot keysHot key EnglishIcon Function1 Click on Start, Control Panel The Euro symbol2 Double-click on Regional and Language Options EnglishGetting familiar with your computer EnglishTouchpad Touchpad basicsEnglish Function EnglishLeft button RightLaunch Keys E-Mail DetectionEnglish English Hard disk StorageOptical 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 English Fast infraredUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer EnglishEntering passwords Setting passwordsEnglish Operating on battery powerPage Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing the batterys life Conditioning a new battery packEnglish Installing and removing the battery packChecking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimizing battery life EnglishBattery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power MeterEnglish English Power managementEnglish Operating on battery powerPeripherals and optionsPage External input devices External display 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 English To remove a PC card 1 Close the application that is using the PC card3 Press the PC card eject button to partially eject the card 4 Pull the card from the slotMiscellaneous options Battery packAC adapter EnglishMemory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory EnglishEnglish Hard disk upgradePeripherals and options EnglishMoving with your computerPage English Disconnecting from the desktopPreparing the computer Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsWhat to bring with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Preparing the computerEnglish Setting up a home officeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computerPreparing the computer Special considerationsPreparing the computer Traveling internationally with your 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 I press the power button, but my computer does not start or boot-up Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen The image is not full-screenMy external microphone does not work There is no audio coming from my computerI cant eject the optical drive tray with my computer turned off The keyboard does not respondWhen the battery is 95-99% full, it wont charge to 100% capacity I want to set up my location to use the internal modemThe optical drive cannot read a disc The printer does not work1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Before you callYou are required to provide the following information Name Address EnglishTelephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchaseEnglish TroubleshootingAppendix A SpecificationsThis appendix lists the general specifications of your computer Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoI/O ports Weight and dimensionsEnvironment SystemOptions Power65Wh 8-cell Li-Ion battery pack 256/512 MB or 1 GB memory upgrade module Additional AC adapterEnglish Appendix A SpecificationsAppendix B NoticesThis appendix lists the general notices for your computer English Appendix B Notices EnglishModem notices Important safety instructionsTelecommunications notices Regulatory InformationEnglish Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statementEnglish LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeEnglish English IndexEnglish USB connecting 44 utility touchpad 21 hotkey 18 using 21 travelBIOS Setup 64-?? volume adjusting