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Acer Aspire 1500 series
User’s guide
Contents
Main
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First things first
You r g u id e s
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
Taking care of your computer
Taking care of your AC adapter
Taking care of your battery pack
Cleaning and servicing
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Getting familiar with your computer 1
Contents
Operating on battery power 29
Peripherals and options 37
Moving with your computer 49
Software 57
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A tour of your computer
Front view
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Left view
Right view
Rear v iew
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Features
Performance
Display
Multimedia
Connectivity
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Indicators
Indicators on cover
Keyb oar d
Special keys
Lock keys
Embedded keypad
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Windows keys
The keyboard features two keys that provide Windows-specific functions.
Hot keys
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The Euro symbol
Tou ch pa d
Tou ch pa d ba si cs
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Launch keys
Storage
Inserting and ejecting a diskette
Ejecting the optical drive tray
Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray
Connectivity options
Ethernet and LAN
Fax/ da ta m od em
Audio
Securing your computer
Security slot
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Battery pack
Battery pack characteristics
Maximizing the battery's life
Conditioning a new battery pack
Installing and removing the battery pack
Charging the battery
Checking the battery level
Optimizing battery life
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Battery-low warning
When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter.
When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation:
Power management
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External display devices
External input devices
External keyboard
External keypad
External pointing device
USB devices
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Printer
Audio devices
Expansion devices
PC Card
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Miscellaneous options
Key component upgrades
Memory upgrade
Installing memory:
Hard disk upgrade
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Disconnecting from the desktop
Moving around
What to bring to short meetings
What to bring to long meetings
Taking the computer home
What to bring with you
Setting up a home office
Traveling with the computer
What to take with you
Traveling internationally with your computer
What to take with you
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System software
Launch Manager
BIOS Setup Utility
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Frequently asked questions
I press the power button, but my computer does not start or boot-up.
Nothing appears on the screen.
The image is not full-screen.
There is no audio coming from my computer.
My external microphone does not work.
I can't eject the optical drive tray with my computer turned off.
The keyboard does not respond.
The floppy disk drive cannot read a diskette.
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Requesting service
International Travelers Warranty (ITW)
Before you call
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Audio
Keyboard and pointing device
I/O ports
Weight and dimensions
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FCC notice
Notice: Shielded cables
Notice: Peripheral devices
Caution
Use conditions
Modem notices
FCC
TBR 21
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Declaration of Conformity
Telecommunications notices
A-Tic k no tic e
Important safety instructions
Laser compliance statement
79
Lithium battery statement
The Aspire 1500 series uses the lithium battery, model 55E3 or 56E3.
LCD pixel statement
Macrovision copyright protection notice
Regulatory Notice General
European Union (EU)
Canada - Industry Canada (IC)
USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
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