User manual ACER ASPIRE 1500

[. . . ] Acer Aspire 1500 series User's guide Copyright © 2003 All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire 1500 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide Original Issue: December 2003 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. [. . . ] Wait for the message telling you that it is now safe to remove the card. Press the PC card eject button to partially eject the card (1). Pull the card from the slot (2). 3 4 45 Battery pack It is a good idea to have a spare battery, especially when you travel with your computer. This greatly increases your productive range when you are on the move. AC adapter Having a spare AC adapter allows you to keep one in two different places. For example, you could have one AC adapter at home and another at work. This means that you don't have to carry an AC adapter when traveling between your two base locations. English Miscellaneous options English 46 Peripherals and options English Key component upgrades Your computer is designed to deliver solid performance. However, in time, you might find that your applications demand even more computing power. For this reason, you are able to upgrade key components. Note: Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade. Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2GB, employing 256/512/1024 MB dual industry standard soDIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The computer supports DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM. Note: Memory modules are strictly required to be JEDEC compliant. There are two memory slots on your computer. You can upgrade memory by installing a memory module into the other available slot, or replacing the standard memory with a higher-capacity memory module. Installing memory: 1 2 Turn off the computer. Make sure that the AC adapter is disconnected, and then remove the battery pack. Turn the computer over to access the memory compartment on the bottom of the unit. Remove all screws (a) from the memory compartment door, and then lift the door off (b). 47 4 Replace the memory compartment door, and fasten the screw. The computer automatically detects the new module and reconfigures the memory. Hard disk upgrade It is possible to replace your hard disk with a higher capacity drive when you need more storage space. Your computer uses a 9. 5mm 2. 5inch Enhanced-IDE hard disk. Consult your dealer if you need to perform a hard disk upgrade. English 3 Insert the memory module diagonally in the slot (1), and then press down gently until it clicks in place (2). English 48 Peripherals and options English Moving with your computer 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. 51 Before moving with your computer, you must turn it off and disconnect all peripherals: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Save your work and close all applications. Shut down Windows to turn off your computer. Unplug the AC adapter from the mains outlet, and then disconnect it from the computer. Disconnect any external devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, or printer, that are attached to your computer. If you are using a security lock cable, disconnect the lock from the computer. Pack your computer in a strong, waterproof bag or case. English Disconnecting from the desktop English 52 Moving with your computer English Moving around Sometimes you might need to move your computer a short distance. For example, you might need to move from your office desk to a meeting room. [. . . ] Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. English LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. [. . . ]