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Acer 1500 manual Your computer

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User’s guide Acer Aspire 1500 seriesPage Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guides Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery pack English Contents Software Moving with your computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting English Your computer Page Description Tour of your computerFront view Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Multimedia FeaturesPerformance Display Expansion Human-centric design Icon Function Description Indicators Icon Description Indicators on cover Lock Key Description KeyboardSpecial keys Lock keys Embedded keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Key Description Windows keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Hot keys English Euro symbol Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch keys Launch Key Default application Inserting and ejecting a diskette Storage Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray Ejecting the optical drive tray Ethernet and LAN Connectivity options Fax/data modem Audio Security slot Securing your computer English Battery power Page Conditioning a new battery pack Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Optimizing battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Battery-low warning Power management English Options Page External keypad External display devicesExternal input devices External keyboard USB devices Ieee 1394 Port Audio devices Printer PC Card Expansion devices English AC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade English Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetings Special considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you What to take with you Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page Launch Manager System software Bios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Floppy disk drive cannot read a diskette There is no audio coming from my computerMy external microphone does not work Keyboard does not respond Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemOptical drive cannot read a disc Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storage Ports Weight and dimensionsAudio Keyboard and pointing device Options PowerEnvironment Operating system English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Use conditions FCC notice Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem notices Telecommunications notices Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Varning Lithium battery statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statement European Union EU Regulatory Notice General USA Federal Communications Commission FCC Canada Industry Canada IC Index Status LCD English English