Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit 1500 du fabricant Acer
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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 .
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.
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 .
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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 Re.
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 Batt.
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 Inde.
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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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 .
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.
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 mor.
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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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 chargin.
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 m.
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’.
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Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Acer 1500 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Acer 1500 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Acer 1500, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Acer 1500 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Acer 1500, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Acer 1500.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Acer 1500. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Acer 1500 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
