Acer 1500 manual

Your Aspire 1500 series notebook computer is ideal for taking with you when you move around.

This chapter provides tips on things to consider when traveling with your computer.

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Acer 1500 manual

Contents

Acer Aspire 1500 series User’s guidePage Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides 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 English Contents Moving with your computer Software Troubleshooting Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index English Your computer Page Tour of your computer Front viewDescription Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay Multimedia Human-centric design Expansion Indicators Icon Function Description Indicators on cover Icon Description Keyboard Special keysLock keys Lock Key Description Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded keypad Windows keys Key Description Hot keys Hot Key Icon Function Description English Euro symbol Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch Key Default application 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/data modem Audio Securing your computer Security slot English Battery power Page Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsConditioning a new battery pack Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Power management English Options Page External display devices External input devicesExternal keyboard External keypad USB devices Ieee 1394 Port Printer Audio devices Expansion devices PC Card English Battery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade English Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetings Taking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerWhat to take with you Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page System software Launch Manager Bios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen There is no audio coming from my computer My external microphone does not workKeyboard does not respond Floppy disk drive cannot read a diskette Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Optical drive cannot read a discPrinter does not work Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and video Weight and dimensions AudioKeyboard and pointing device Ports Power EnvironmentOperating system Options English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Use conditions Modem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important safety instructions Telecommunications notices Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Varning LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Regulatory Notice General European Union EU Canada Industry Canada IC USA Federal Communications Commission FCC Index Status LCD English English