Acer 1500 manuale d’uso

A c er Aspire 1500 series User’s guide[...]

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iii English English First things first Yo u r g u i d e s A set of guides is provided to h e lp you set up and use your Aspire computer: For more information on Acer’ s products, servi ces, and support, please visit the web site: http:// www .acer .co m. Basic care and tips f or using your computer T ur ning your computer on and of f T o turn on [...]

iv English Note : If you are unable to shut down the computer in the usual way , press and hold the power bu tton for more than four seconds. Y ou should the n wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again. T aking care of your computer Y our computer will serve you well if you take care of it. • Do not expose the computer to dir[...]

v English English T aking care of y our battery pack It is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack. • Use the correct battery model for your computer . Do not use other kinds of batteries. • T urn the power off before removing or replacing the battery . • Do not tamper with the battery . Keep the battery away from[...]

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English First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iii Getting familiar with your computer 1 A tour of your comput er 3 Front view 3 Left view 5 Right view 6 Rear view 7 Bottom view 8 Features 9 Indicators 11 Keyboard 13 Special keys 13 Touchpad 19 Touchpad b asics 19 Launch keys 21 Storage 22 Inserting and e[...]

English External keyboard 39 External keypad 39 External pointing device 39 USB devices 40 IEEE 1394 Port 41 Printer 42 Audio devices 42 Expansion de vices 43 PC Card 43 Miscellaneous op tions 45 Battery pack 45 AC adapter 45 Key component upgrades 46 Memory upgrade 46 Hard disk upgrade 47 Moving with your computer 49 Disconnecting from the desktop[...]

English Troubleshooting 61 Frequently asked qu estions 63 Requesting service 66 International Traveler’s Warr anty (ITW) 66 Before you call 66 Appendix A Specifications 67 Appendix B Notices 73 Index 83[...]

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Getting familiar with your computer[...]

Y our Aspire 1500 seri es notebook computer combines solid perfo rmance, versatility , multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design. Incr ease your productivity by working wherever you are. This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of your computer's features.[...]

3 English English A tour of your computer After setting up your new Aspire no tebook computer , as illustrated in the Just for starte rs… poster , take a few minutes to explore the unit. Front view # Item Description 1 Display screen Liquid-crystal display (LCD) pr ovides visual output. 2 Status indicators Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that turn o[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 4 English 3 Launch keys Buttons for launching freque ntly used programs. See“Launch keys” on page 21 for more details. 4 Power button T urns the computer on and off. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer . 6 Click buttons & 4-way scroll key The left and right buttons[...]

5 English English Left view # Item Description 1 PC Card slots Support two T ype II or one T ype III CardBus PC Ca rd(s). 2 Eject buttons Ejects the PC Card(s) from the slots. 3 3-in-1 card reader Supports Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia Card (MMC) and Mem ory Stick (MS) formats. 4 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 5 Infrared port Inter[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 6 English Right view # Item Description 1 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output. 2 Floppy activity indicator Lights up when the flop py is active . 3 Floppy drive Internal diskette drive; accepts a 3.5-inch diskette. 4 Floppy disk eject button Pus h to eject the floppy disk. 5 Security keylock Connects to a Kensin[...]

7 English English Re a r v i e w # Item Description 1 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter . 2 Parallel port Connects to a paral lel device (e.g., parallel printer). 3 S-video port Connects to a television or disp lay device with S-video input. 4 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external VGA monitor a nd LCD proj ector). 5 [...]

Getting familiar with your computer 8 English Bottom view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Unlatches to remove the battery pack. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory .[...]

9 English English Features Performance • The AMD Athlon TM 64 processor 3000+ ~ 3400+. • AMD Hyper T ransport technology . • T wo memory slot s supporting 333 MHz DDR, up gradeable to 2GB (Memory mod ules are str ictly requir ed to be JED EC compli ant). • High-capacity , Enhanced-IDE hard disk. Display • The 14.1” XGA (1024x768 resolut[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 10 English Human-centric de sign • All-in-one desig n (incorporating hard drive, opti cal drive and floppy disk driv e). • Rugged, yet extremely portable, co nstruction. • Stylish appearance. • Full-size keyboard with fo ur programmable launch keys. • Comfortable palm rest area wi th well-position ed to[...]

11 English English Indicators Y our computer provi des an array of six indicators loca ted below the dispaly screen, showing the sta tus of the computer and its components. The Power and Slee p status icons are visible even wh en you cl ose the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is close d. Icon Function Descrip[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 12 English Indicators on cover When the cover of your computer is closed, 2 easy-to-read icons are shown, indicati ng which state or feature is enabled or disabl ed. Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. Icon Description Lights up when the computer is on. Lights when the computer enters Standby m ode, and b[...]

13 English English Ke y b o a r d The keyboard features full-size keys with an embedded ke ypad, separate cursor control keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys (hot keys). Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alpha betic characters [...]

Getting familiar with your computer 14 English Embedded keypad The embedded numeric keypad func tions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small ch aracters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. T o simplify the keyboar d lege nd, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desire d Access Num Lock On Num Lock O[...]

15 English English W indows keys The keyboard features two keys that provide Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alo ne, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with oth er keys to provide a variety of functions: + T ab activates the next T ask[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 16 English Hot keys Using the Fn key wit h another ke y cr eates a hot key , providing a quick and conveni ent method f or co ntrolling various functions. T o use a hot key , first hold down the Fn key . Next, press the second key in the combin ation. Finally , release both keys. Y our computer pr ovides the foll[...]

17 English English Fn-F6 Screen blank T urns the display screen backlight off to save power . Press any key to return. Fn-F7 T ouch pad toggle T u rns the in ternal t ouchpad on and off. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle T urns the speakers on and off. Fn- ↑ V olume up Increases the sound volume . Fn- ↓ V o lume down Decreases the sound volume. Fn- → Brig[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 18 English The Euro symbol If your keybo ard la yout is set to United Stat es-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Note for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol t[...]

19 English English To u c h p a d The built-in touchpad is a PS/2- compat ible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. The cu rsor responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide the same functi onality a s a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy 4-way scrollin g in documents an[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 20 English Note : Keep your fingers, as well as the surfac e of the touchpad, clean and dry . The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movements: the lighter your touch, the better the response. T apping hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Function Left Butto n Right Button 4-Way Scroll Key[...]

21 English English Launch keys Located at the top of the keyboard ar e six buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are de si gnated as mail button, Web browser button, P1, P2, Bluetooth and Wire less buttons. The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons cannot be set by the user . T o set the other four launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager . [...]

Getting familiar with your computer 22 English Storage Y our computer's al l-in-one design offers a variety of da ta storage options: • The high capacity En hanced-IDE hard disk dri ve. The hard drive is up gradeable, enabl ing you to increase your storage capacity in the future. Cons ult your dealer if you need to upgrade. • The floppy di[...]

23 English English Ejecting the optical drive tray T o eject the optical drive tray: • With the computer turned on, press the optical dr ive eject button. • The tray will be released, and partially popped open. • Gently pull the tray out to it s limit. T o load an optical disc: • Place a CD or DVD on the open tra y . Align the disc's c[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 24 English Connectivity options Y our computer ha s built-in connecti vity options, ena bling you to hook up to a network or commu nicate over a phon e line. Ethernet and LAN The integrated network feature allo ws you to c onnec t your computer to an Ethernet-based (10/100/1000 BASE-T) network. T o use the networ[...]

25 English English Fa x / d a t a m o d e m Y our computer fea tures a built-in fa x/data modem, enabling you to communic ate over a ph one line. Thi s means that you can connect to the Internet via a dialup acc ount with an ISP , log in to you r network from a remote location, or send faxes. W arning: Y our modem is not compatible with digital pho[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 26 English Audio Y our computer in cludes an in tegrated stereo audio system. Built-in stereo speakers are located at the front on both sides of the unit. V olume is adjusted using software, such as V olume Control in Windows, V olume Fn keys, or any other application that provid es a volume adjustment control. T[...]

27 English English Securing your computer Y our computer fea tures hardware an d sof tware security solutions, in the form of a slot for a Kensingt on lock an d a password facili ty . Security slot A slot for a Kens ington slot ena ble s you to physically pr otect your computer from theft. Use this feature as follows: • Wrap a security lock cable[...]

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O perating on battery power[...]

Y our Aspire 1500 seri es notebook computer operates on battery or AC power . This chapter provides information for operating on battery power , as well as information on how your computer manages and saves power .[...]

31 English English Battery pack The computer uses a batt ery pack that gi ves you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the mains pow[...]

Operating on battery power 32 English Follow these steps ag ain until the batte ry has been charged and discharged three times. Use this conditioning process fo r all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack from the unit[...]

33 English English T o remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the bat tery . 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay . Charging the battery T o charge the battery , first make sure that it is corr ectly installed in the battery bay . Plug the AC adapter into the computer , and connect to a mains power outlet. Y ou can c[...]

Operating on battery power 34 English Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter . W arning: Connect the AC adapte r as soon as possible after the battery-low warnin g appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depl eted and the computer shuts down. When the battery-low warning appe ars, the[...]

35 English English Power management Y our computer fea tures a built- in power manageme nt unit that constantly monitors syst em activity . System acti vity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following device s: keyboard, touchpad/mouse, floppy di sk drive, hard disk driv e, optical drive, peripherals connected to the computer , an[...]

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Peripherals and options[...]

Y our Aspire 1500 seri es notebook computer offers good expans ion capabilities. This chapter provides information on connecting peripherals to expand your system. It also descri bes how to upgrade key components to enhance system performance and keep your computer in step with the latest technology . Y ou are advised to cons ult your dealer for in[...]

39 English English External display devices Y ou can connec t an external (VGA) monitor or projector to yo ur computer's extern al display port. Use the Fn + F5 hot key to toggle t he display setting between the computer 's LCD panel and th e external dis play device. Se e “Hot keys” on page 16 for more information. External input dev[...]

Peripherals and options 40 English USB devices Y o ur computer features four USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports for connecting a ra nge of USB periphe ral s. See “Externa l input devices” on page 39, and “Printer” on page 42 for information on connect ing a USB keyboard, keypad, mous e or pr inter . Other common USB devices include digita[...]

41 English English IEEE 1394 Port The computer’ s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devi ce like a digital video camera. See your video or digital c ame ra’ s documentation for details.[...]

Peripherals and options 42 English Printer Y our computer su pports both parallel and USB printers. Refer to the printer's ma nual for information on: • Setting up the hardware. • Installing th e necessary drivers in Windows. • Operating instructions. T o use a USB printer , simpl y connect the device to on e of your computer's USB [...]

43 English English Expansion devices PC Card Y our computer fea tures two PC card slots that support two standard T y pe II or on e T ype III CardB us (PCMCIA). This greatly i ncreases your computer's usa bility and expandabi lity . A variety of PC cards are available, such as flash memory , SR AM, fa x/data m odem, LAN, and SCSI cards. Consul[...]

Peripherals and options 44 English T o remove a PC card: 1 Close the application th at is using the PC card. 2 Double click on the PC card icon on the taskbar , and then select the option to safely remove t he card. Wait for the message telling you that it is now safe to remove the card. 3 Press the PC card eject button to partially eje ct the card[...]

45 English English Miscellaneous options Battery pack It is a good idea to have a spare ba ttery , espe cially when you travel with your computer . This greatly in creases your productive range when you are on the move. A C adapter Having a spare AC adapter allows you to keep one in two different places. For example, you could have one AC adapter a[...]

Peripherals and options 46 English K ey component upgrades Y o ur computer is designed to deli ver solid performance. However , in time, you might find th at your appl ications demand eve n more computing power . For this reason , you are able t o upgrad e key components. Note : Contact yo ur authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key compone[...]

47 English English 3 Insert the memory module diagonal ly in the slot (1), and then press down gently until it c licks in place (2). 4 Replace the memory compartment door , and fasten the screw . The computer automatically dete cts the new module and reconfigures the memory . Hard disk upgrade It is possible to replace your hard disk with a higher [...]

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Moving with your computer[...]

Y our Aspire 1500 seri es notebook computer is ideal for taking wi th you when you move around. This chapter provides tips on things to consider when traveling with your computer .[...]

51 English English Disconnecting from the desktop Before moving with your co mputer , you must tur n it off and disconnect all peripherals: 1 Save your work and close all applications. 2 Shut do wn Windows to tu rn off your computer . 3 Unplug the AC adapter f rom the mains outlet, and then disconnect it from the computer . 4 Disconnect any externa[...]

Moving with your co mputer 52 English Moving around Sometimes you might need to move your computer a short distance. For example, you mi ght need to move from your office desk to a meeting room. In these situations, you don't have to sh ut down the operatin g system. Preparing the computer First, disconnect any peri pherals that you don't[...]

53 English English T aking the computer home When you move between your of fice and home you will need to prepare your computer for the short trip. Preparing the computer After disconne cting your compu ter from the deskto p, prepare the uni t as follows: 1 Remove all media from the drives . Loaded media can damage the drive heads du ring transit. [...]

Moving with your co mputer 54 English Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, as well as at work, it may be worthwhile purcha sing a second AC adap ter . Th is will allow you to travel lighter , as you can keep an AC adapter in e ach location. Y ou might also find it worthwhile keeping a sec ond set of peripherals [...]

55 English English T raveling internationally with your computer Occasionally you might need to travel between countries with your computer . Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for normal tra vel. Remem ber to take special precautions for a ir travel. What to take with you It is advisable to take th e following items with you:[...]

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Software[...]

Y our Aspire 1500 seri es notebook computer includes system utilities. This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer .[...]

59 English English System software Y our computer co mes preloade d with the following software: • Microsoft Windows operating system. • Hardware BIOS setup utility . • System utilities, drivers and application software. Note : T o run software applications in Windows, first click on the Start button. Next, select the ap propriate folder , an[...]

Software 60 English BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (basic in put/output syst em) contains important information used to configure the hardware an d system sof tware settings. Y our computer reads the BIOS when it first starts up, before it loads the operatin g system. Y our computer's BIOS includes a bu ilt-in setu p utility called Phoenix Softwa[...]

T roubleshooting[...]

This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Please read it before calling a technician. Solutions to more serious problems may require opening the computer . Do not attempt to open and se rvice the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.[...]

63 English English Frequently asked questions This sec tion sugge sts solu tions to commonly encountered problems. I pr ess the power button, but my computer does not start or boo t-up. Look at the Power status indicator: • If it is not lit, no po wer is being delivered to the computer . Check the following: - If you are ru nning on battery power[...]

T roubleshooting 64 English There is no audio coming fr om my computer . Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In W indows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar . If it is crossed- out, click on t he icon and deselect the Mute option. • The volume level may be too low . In Windows, click on the volume control icon on the tas[...]

65 English English The optical drive cannot read a disc. Check the following: • Make sure that the disc is supporte d by the drive. If your computer has a CD-ROM drive, i t can read CDs but cannot rea d DVDs. If your computer has a DVD drive, it can read both CDs and DVDs. • When placin g a disc in the drive tray , make sur e that it is secure [...]

T roubleshooting 66 English R equesting servic e International T raveler’s W arranty (ITW) Y o ur computer is bac ked by an In ternational T ravelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling. Our worldwide network of service center s are there to give you a helping hand. An ITW passport comes with your comp uter . T[...]

Appendix A Specifications[...]

This appendix lists the gener al specifications of your computer .[...]

69 English English Microprocessor • The AMD Athlon TM 64 processor 3000+ ~ 3400+. Memory • Main memory expandab le to 2G B (Memory modules are strictly required to be JEDEC compliant.) • Dual 200-pin soDI MM sockets. • PC2700 DDR SDRAM (Double Date Rate-Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Mem ory) support. • 512 KB flash ROM BIOS. Data stor[...]

Appendix A Specifications 70 English Audio • T wo built-in stereo speakers. • MS DirectSound compatible. • Audio ports for micr ophone-in and headphon es. Keyboard and pointing device • 84/85-key Windows keyboard. • Ergonomical ly-centered touchp ad pointing device. I/O ports • T wo T ype II or one T ype III PC CardBus (PCM CIA) slot. ?[...]

71 English English Environment • T emper ature: - Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C. - Non-operati ng: -20°C ~ 65°C. • Humidity (non-condensi ng): - Operating: 20% ~ 80% RH. - Non-operating : 10% ~ 90% RH. Operating system • Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Power • 95W 12-cell Li-Ion battery pack. • 120W AC adapter 19V/4.74A. Options • 25[...]

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Appendix B Notic es[...]

This appendix lists the general notices for your computer .[...]

75 English English FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru les. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses , and can radiate radio frequency energy[...]

Appendix B Notices 76 English Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requiremen ts of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipm ent Regulations. R emarque à l’intention de s utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canad a. Mod[...]

77 English English Declaration of Conformity Hereby , Acer , declares tha t this Aspire 1500 series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit www .acer .com/about/certificates/nb for complete documents.) List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of April 2003 are: Bel[...]

Appendix B Notices 78 English 8 If an extension cord is used with this product, m ake sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugge d into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere ra ting. Also, ma ke sure that the total rating of all products plugg ed into the wall outlet does n ot exceed the fuse rating. 9 Never pu[...]

79 English English APP AREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERA TTENTION: RADIA TION DU F A ISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RA YONS. LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE LASER KL ASSE 1 VORSICHT : UNSIC HTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUN G GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: R[...]

Appendix B Notices 80 English VA RO IT U S Päristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virh eellisesti asennettu. V aihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelem aan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden muk aisesti. VORSICHT! Explosionsgefahr bei u nsachgemäßen Au stausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vo[...]

81 English English Note: Below regulatory information is for models w ith wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. R egulatory Notice General This product complies w i th the radio frequency an d safety standards of any country or region in which it ha s been approved for wireless use. Depending on config urations, this product may or may no t contain w[...]

Appendix B Notices 82 English List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of April 2003 are: Belgium, Denmark , Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, It aly, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finl and, Sweden, an d the United Kingdom. Usage allowed in the countries of Euro pean Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Icel and a[...]

83 English English Index A ACPI 35 audio 26 connecting externally 42 controlling volume 26 troublesh ooting 64 B battery pack battery-low warning 34 caring for v characteristics 31 charging 33 charging indicator 11 checking charge level 33 installing 32 low conditions 34 maximizing life 31 optimizing 33 removing 33 using the first time 31 BIOS Setu[...]

Index 84 English I ITW. See warranty K keyboard 13 connecting externally 39 hotkeys 16 lock keys 13 troublesh ooting 64 Windows keys 15 keypad connecting externally 39 L launch keys 21 left view 5 M media access on indicator 11 memory installing 46 upgrading 46 micropho ne troublesh ooting 64 modem setting location 65 mouse connecting externally 39[...]

85 English English T touchpad 19 hotkey 17 using 19 travel international flights 55 local trips 54 U USB connect ing 40 utility BIOS Setup 60 V volume adjusting 26 W warranty International Traveler’s Warran- ty 66 Windows keys 15[...]

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