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1. Fn F1 On line help menu Fn F3 Battery info Fn F5 Display toggle Fn F6 Screen blank Fn F8 Speaker toggle Fn Subwoofer key Turns the sub woofer on and off Fn Volume up Increases the speaker volume Fn Volume down Decreases the speaker volume Fn gt Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness T Volume up 4 Volume down gt Next Chapter lt Previous Chapter 63 Finding and playing content Clicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature s home page The content pages have buttons on the left and a content browsing area on the right If a button shows one of several choices such as sort order the current setting is shown by a brightly coloured ball on the left side To pick content click and item in the content area When there is more than one CD or DVD drive all drives will be shown Pictures and videos are shown as files with thumbnails and organized into folders To browse a folder click to open it To go back up to the folder above it click the Up one level button If there is more content than will fit on a page use the buttons at the lower right to scroll through the pages Advanced Settings There are settings in the Aspire Arcade that allow you to fine tune its performance to your machine and your personal preferences The Set tings page is reached by the Advanced Settin
2. To use the embedded numeric keys toggle the NumLk on by pressing the Fn F11 keys simultaneously With the embedded keypad turned on the following actions are possi ble Number keys on Type numbers using embedded keypad embedded keypad in the normal way Cursor control keys on Hold down the Shift Hold Fn key while embedded keypad key while using the using cursor control cursor keys on the keys embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Hold down the Fn key Type letters in the while typing letters normal way using the embedded keypad keys Simultaneously press the Shift key for capital letters 18 Getting familiar with your computer Windows keys The keyboard features two keys that provide Windows specific func tions a A o0 a ae TCO soe see eeos scesss Windows key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on ay the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It ay can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions Au Tab activates the next Taskbar button aut E opens the My Computer window u F1 opens Help and Support Ag F opens the Find All Files dialog box Ag M minimizes all windows Shift Ag M undoes minimize u R opens the Run dialog box Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button to open an application s context menu Function keys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key provid
3. Your computer supports the new Euro currency character First hold down the Alt Gr key and then press the Euro key 21 Touchpad The built in touchpad is a PS 2 compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface The cursor responds to your finger move ments on the touchpad The two click buttons function like mouse but tons The scroll key enables up and down and side to side scrolling in documents and web pages The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area providing maximum comfort and efficiency Touchpad basics Use the touchpad as follows e Slide your finger over the surface of the touchpad to control the movement of the cursor Tap the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions E A e Press the left 1 and right 3 click buttons as you would use the buttons on a computer mouse e Use the scroll key 2 to scroll through long documents and web pages Press the top of the key to scroll up and the bottom to scroll down left to scroll left and right to scroll right 22 Getting familiar with your computer Execute Click twice Tap twice quickly quickly Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold Tap twice Then slide your quickly On the finger across second tap slide the touchpad to your finger drag the cursor across the over the touchpad to selection drag the cursor over the selection Access Click content once menu Scroll Click
4. Plugging the computer into a digital phone system will damage the modem 27 To use the fax data modem plug a phone cable into your computer s modem jack and then connect the other end to a telephone jack g z ga S 28 Getting familiar with your computer Audio Your computer includes an integrated stereo audio system c Nn o0 a mt The built in sub woofer provides tight and precise bass performance for low frequency audio Note When an external device headphones or a microphone is connected the system speakers will be disabled 29 Aspire Media Console IE ee gt Arcade Button Console Display Media Controls The Acer Aspire 2020 notebook computer features a convenient Media Console that includes from left to right e the Arcade button for instant on multimedia e ablue LED console display for system information such as Arcade mode media type status battery status clock personalized greetings e media controls for on screen menu navigation and media playback When running Arcade in Windows a convenient on screen navigation bar is displayed Use the computer s built in touchpad to access the onscreen controls When the system is off press the Arcade button to access the Aspire Arcade application without starting Windows Press the Arcade button four seconds to quit the application and power down the sys tem When the system is on and running Window
5. as well as offering a host of multimedia possibilities Note Refer to A tour of your computer on page 3 for the location of the drives Fjecting an optical disc To eject an optical disc e With the computer turned on press the optical drive eject button To load an optical disc With the computer turned on insert the disc into the drive slot until you feel the drive catch the disc and take it the rest of the Way in The disc may need to be inserted nearly all the way in before the drive takes it in rest of way to gt Ca r lt j a o0 lt E 26 Getting familiar with your computer Connectivity options Your computer has built in connectivity options enabling you to hook up to a network or communicate over a phone line Ethernet and LAN The integrated network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Gigabit LAN 100 1000Mbps network To use the network feature plug an Ethernet cable into your computer s network jack and then connect the other end to a network jack or hub on your network See Windows Help for information on setting up a network connection Fax data modem Your computer features a built in fax data modem enabling you to communicate over a phone line This means that you can connect to the Internet via a dialup account with an ISP log in to your network from a remote location or send faxes Warning Your modem is not compatible with digital phone lines
6. 01 030 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing Use of pulse dialing when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition Should such problems occur the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service This equipment may not provide for the effective hand over of a call to another device connected to the same line Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate Please ensure that a separate telephone not dependent on local power is available for e
7. BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS basic input output system contains important information used to configure the hardware and system software settings Your computer reads the BIOS when it first starts up before it loads the operating system Your computer s BIOS includes a built in setup utility called Insyde Soft ware SCU system configuration utility It can be started shortly after you turn the computer on by pressing the F2 key during POST The BIOS setup utility displays summary information on your computer its devices processor and memory Your computer is already configured for optimal performance so you should not need to run this utility However you may need to change the BIOS settings if you encounter configuration problems in the future Refer to Frequently asked questions on page 75 Troubleshooting 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 service the computer by yourself Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Frequently asked questions This section suggests solutions to commonly encountered problems I press the power button but my computer does not start or boot up Look at the Power status indicator e If it is not lit no power is being delivered to the computer Check the following Ifyou ar
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9. External keyboard External keypad External pointing device USB devices IEEE 1394 Port Printer Audio devices Expansion devices PC Card Key component upgrades Memory upgrade Installing memory Hard disk upgrade Moving with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Taking the computer home Setting up a home office Traveling with with computer Traveling internationally with your computer Software System software Launch Manager Aspire Arcade Instant on Arcade Features and Benefits 31 33 33 33 34 35 35 35 36 37 39 41 41 41 41 41 42 43 44 44 45 45 47 47 47 48 49 51 51 52 52 53 54 55 57 57 58 58 58 Cinema Album Music Windows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Finding and playing content Advanced Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Cinema DVD settings Album Video Playing a video file Editing a video file Music Burner Copy backup your CD DVD collection Audio create your own greatest hits CDs Data store files simply and easily Video your world in pictures BIOS Setup Utility Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 58 59 59 61 62 63 63 64 64 64 65 65 67 69 69 69 70 70 70 70 71 71 72 73 75 79 85 99 Getting familiar with your computer Your Aspire notebook computer combines solid performance versatility multimedia capabilities
10. and portability with stylish design Increase your productivity by working wherever you are This chapter provides an in depth tour of your computer s features A tour of your computer After setting up your new Aspire notebook computer as illustrated in the Just for starters poster take a few minutes to explore your sytem aup gt ga D o0 S ae Open view 1 Getting familiar with your computer Screen Wide screen display provides visual output Power Button Turns the computer on or off Launch keys Buttons that can be programmed to start frequently used applications Stereo Speakers Produce stereo sound 5 Touchpad Touch sensitive pad that functions like a computer mouse 6 Click buttons and 4 way Right and left buttons that provide the scroll key same functions as the buttons on a computer mouse The scroll key scrolls the contents of a window up and down as well as right and left 6 Getting familiar with your computer Front view iim a 1 Headphone in jack Connects headphones for S PDIF audio output 2 Microphone in jack Connects an external microphone for e audio input 7 3 4in 1 Card Reader Supports e MemoryStick e MultiMediaCard e SecureDigital e SmartMedia 4 Latch Locks and releases the lid 5 Bluetooth Button Enables Bluetooth functionality 3 manufacturing option 6 Wireless Button Enables Wireless co
11. be too low In Windows click on the volume control icon on the taskbar and then use the slider control to increase the volume level e If headphones are connected to the headphone jack on the computer your computer s built in speakers will be turned off My external microphone does not work Check the following e Make sure that the external microphone is properly plugged into the microphone in jack on the computer e Make sure that the volume is not muted or set too low The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external USB keyboard to one of your computer s USB ports If it works the internal keyboard might have become discon nected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center The optical drive cannot read a disc Check the following e Make sure that the disc is supported by the drive If your computer has a DVD drive it can read CDs and DVDs e Make sure that the disc is free of scratches or smudges If the disc is dirty clean it using a disc cleaning kit e Ifthe disc is OK the drive head might be dirty Clean it using a drive head cleaning kit The printer does not work Check the following e Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and is turned on e Check that the cable is properly connected to the ports on both the computer and the printer e Ifyou are using a printer connected to your computer s parallel port restart the computer Windows needs to find the new hardw
12. data Battery state e Blue fully charged e Orange being charged e Flashing orange low on power Bluetooth mode Lights to indicate that Bluetooth is enabled manufacturing option Wireless LAN mode Lights to Indicate status of wireless LAN is enabled manufacturing option Q a A o0 a oo 16 Getting familiar with your computer Keyboard The keyboard features full size keys with an embedded keypad sepa rate cursor control keys two Windows keys and 13 function keys Lock keys FIT FIZ Numtk Ser ik The computer features three lock keys each with its own status indica tor light Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase Toggle on off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the left side of the keyboard Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded numeric keypad can be used Toggle on off by pressing the Fn F11 key combination Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves up or down one line at a time when the up and down cursor control keys are pressed Note Scroll Lock doesn t work in all applications Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn F12 keys combination Embedded numeric keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small blue numbers and characters on the applicable keys as shown below BSEEBRBRBEEEGEEEE ES BESESEESEREEEEER g z ga S AA ES GEEESESESESEEURS
13. 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 33 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics e Employs current battery technology standards e Delivers a battery low warning The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to an external power supply Your computer supports charge in use enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer However recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power fail ure It is advisable to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup Contact your dealer for details on ordering a spare battery pack Maximizing battery life Like all other batteries your computer s battery will degrade over time This means that the battery s performance will diminish with time and use To maximize your battery s life you are advised to adhere to the recommendations set out below Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a battery pack for the first time there is a condition ing process that you should follow Insert the new battery without turning the computer on Connect t
14. of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of April 2003 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden and the United Kingdom Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use Notice for Australia For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified y l ga 90 Appendix B Notices Notice for New Zealand For Modem with approval number PTC 211 03 008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it impl
15. on allow it to return to room temperature and then check the screen for signs of condensation If the temperature change is greater than 10 C 18 F allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly by placing it in a room with a temperature between the outside and room temperatures Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home as well as at work it may be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter This will allow you to travel lighter as you can keep an AC adapter in each location 53 You might also find it worthwhile keeping a second set of peripherals at home such as a keyboard keypad mouse and printer Traveling with with computer Sometimes you might need to make longer trips with your computer Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for moving between your office and home It is advisable to make sure that the battery is fully charged If you are traveling by air you might be required to turn on the com puter during security checks What to take with you It is advisable to take the following items with you e AC adapter e Spare fully charged battery packs e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer e Phone and network cables if you plan to use the computer s modem and network connections Special considerations In addition to the considerations for taking your computer home keep the following in mind e Always take your compu
16. 7 To view a slideshow open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view then click Play slideshow The slideshow is played full screen Use the pop up control panel to control the slideshow To rotate a picture in full screen click Rotate right or Rotate left You can also view a single picture by clicking on it This opens the pic ture full screen Slideshow settings To change slideshow settings click the Settings button on the Album page The Slide duration setting determines how long each slide is shown before automatically advancing to the next picture in the slideshow The Transition effects setting sets the style of transition used between pictures To add background music to a slideshow set the Play music during slideshow option to Yes The select music page asks you to choose music from your personal music library Click Restore to factory settings to return your settings to their default values 69 Video To open the Video function click Video on the Arcade Home page to open the Video Home page Note The Video feature is designed for video file playback of MPEG1 MPEG2 if a DVD drive is installed AVI WMV and ASF formats If you want to watch a DVD or VCD use the Cinema function Two options are shown on the Video page Video Play or Video Edit Playing a video file Click Video Play to watch video files The Video page shows the video files in the c
17. Acer Aspire 2020 Series User s Guide Copyright 2004 All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire 2020 Series Notebook Computer User s Guide Original Issue March 2004 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 herein 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 The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Acer Aspire 2020 Series Notebook computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase All trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective companies First things first Your guides A set of gu
18. Avoid using converter kits e Ifyou plan to connect over a phone line check that the computer s modem and your phone cord are suitable for the local phone system If necessary purchase a PC card modem that meets local requirements e If carried separately avoid exposing floppy disks to hand held metal detectors Software Your Aspire 2020 series notebook computer includes system utilities This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer 57 System software Your computer comes preloaded with the following software e Microsoft Windows operating system e Hardware BIOS setup utility e System utilities drivers and application software Note To run software applications in Windows first click on the Start button Next select the appropriate folder and then click on the application icon To learn about the software and utility make use of the online help provided by the software Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard See Launch keys on page 23 for the location of the launch keys You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager or by pressing an unassigned launch key Launch Manager Console display 7 greetings l Aspire 2020 Default Wireless Device Boot status wean Always On rea f Launch Manager Add Delete reel Il Launch Manager Add Delete
19. and hold to scroll up down left right Note Keep your fingers as well as the surface of the touchpad clean and dry The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movements the lighter your touch the better the response Tapping hard will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness 23 Launch keys Located at the top of the keyboard are four buttons next to the power button These buttons are called launch keys They are designated as key 1 key 2 key 3 and key 4 from right to left By default key 1 is used to launch the E mail application and key 2 is used to launch the Inter net browser Keys 3 and 4 start the Launch Manager application and can be programmed to provide quick access to frequently used applica tions To set the launch keys run the Acer Launch Manager E mail Launches your E mail application Web browser Launches your Internet browser P2 User programmable P1 User programmable a A o0 a oo 24 Getting familiar with your computer Storage Your computer s all in one design offers a variety of data storage options e High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk drive The hard drive is upgradeable enabling you to increase your storage capacity in the future Consult your dealer if you need to upgrade e High speed optical drive Depending the model you purchased you have a Slot loading DVD CD RW combo drive or DVD RW drive The optical drive provides increased storage capacity
20. apter after receiving the battery low warning If the meeting room does not have an available power outlet reduce your computer s power consumption by putting it in Standby mode during long periods of inactivity It is advisable to take along a spare battery if you have one m gt Ca a lt j a o0 E i 52 Moving with your computer Taking the computer home When you move between your office and home you will need to pre pare your computer for the short trip Preparing the computer After disconnecting your computer from the desktop prepare the unit as follows 1 Remove all media from the drives Loaded media can damage the drive heads during transit 2 Pack the computer in a protective case that is padded to guard against knocks Make sure that the unit cannot slide around inside the case Caution Avoid packing items next to the top of the computer as this could result in damage to the screen What to bring with you If you don t have spare items at home it is advisable to take along the AC adapter and this User s Guide Special considerations To protect your computer in transit it is advisable to pay attention to the following e Minimize the effect of temperature changes Keep your computer with you instead of placing it in storage holds e Avoid leaving your computer in a hot car e Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation to form in your computer Before turning the computer
21. are and install the necessary drivers 77 I want to set up my location to use the internal modem Follow these steps e Click on Start and then click on Control Panel e Double click on Phone and Modem Options e In the Dialing Rules tab begin setting up your location Refer to Windows Help for more information to gt Ca a When the battery is 95 99 full it won t charge to 100 capacity e To preserve the life of the battery the system only lets you charge the battery when its capacity falls below 95 It is recommended that you run down the battery and then fully recharge it 78 Troubleshooting x PA o0 E Appendix A Specifications This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer 81 Microprocessor e Intel Pentium M Processor at 1 4 GHz or higher Memory e DDR333 256MB 2GB Max e Dual 200 pin soDIMM sockets e PC2100 PC2700 DDR SDRAM Double Date Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory support e 512 KB flash ROM BIOS shadow RAM support Data storage e 4 in 1 card reader e 9 5mm 30GB and up Enhanced IDE hard disk drive e One internal optical drive Display and Video e 15 4 16 10 Thin Film Transistor TFT displaying at 1280 x 800 WXGA 16 7M Colors e ATI Radeon 9700 with 128MB DDR VGA Memory e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support e DualView support e S video for output to a television or display device that support S video input e O
22. ce List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of April 2003 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden and the United Kingdom Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use y l ga S lt j a o0 E i 96 Appendix B Notices The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Blue tooth Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Never theless this Aspire Notebook Computer shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is mini mized as follows 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s guide of each RF option device Note Acer Dual Band 11b g Wireless Mini PCI Adapter implements transmission diversity function The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually by users to have good quality of radiocommunication 2 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications A
23. e allow you to resume the movie from the point it was stopped restart the movie from the begin ning jump to the DVD menu eject the disc or go to the DVD Settings page DVD settings There are two types of DVD settings Video and Language Click the appropriate button to open its settings page Video The Video settings control the video output of DVDs VCDs Use hardware acceleration takes advantage of the special processing power in some graphics cards to reduce CPU loading when playing back DVDs and some video files If you have problems with video qual ity try turning this option Off Select an output type e 4 3 Standard or 16 9 Widescreen according to your display preferences to gt Ca a lt 2 o0 S ae 66 Software e The Letterbox option displays complete widescreen movie content in its original aspect ratio and adds black bars at the top and bottom of the screen e The Pan amp Scan feature is for DVD titles with a widescreen aspect ratio e Cinema vision is a nonlinear video stretching technology that produces minimal distortion in the centre of the picture e Stretch stretches the video display to the size of the display screen The Colour profile option allows you to select from a list of colour configurations to change the overall colour of the video content dur ing playback Original uses the colour scheme of the disc you are watching while V
24. e computer and remove the battery e Disconnect the AC adapter e Clean with a soft cloth moistened with a little water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Refer to the chapter entitled Frequently asked questions on page 75 if any of the following occurs e You drop the computer or damage the case e You spill liquid on the computer e The computer does not operate normally aup gt ga vi ys suq First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer 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 Getting familiar with your computer A tour of your computer Open view Front view Top view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Display Indicators Keyboard Lock keys Embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Function keys Euro key Touchpad Touchpad basics Launch keys Storage Ejecting an optical disc Connectivity options Ethernet and LAN Fax data modem Audio Aspire Media Console Securing your computer Security slot Passwords Contents Operating on battery power Battery pack Battery pack characteristics Maximizing battery life Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery level Optimizing battery life Battery low warning Power management Peripherals and options External display devices External input devices
25. e running on battery power the battery may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack Ifyou are running on AC power make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged in to the computer and to the power outlet Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on check the follow ing e The brightness level might be too low Press Fn gt hot key to increase the screen brightness level e The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the Fn F5 key combination to toggle the display setting e The system may be in standby mode Try pressing the power button to resume The image is not full screen Make sure that the resolution is set to a resolution your system sup ports e Right click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box Or click on the Display icon in Control Panel e Click on the Settings tab to check the resolution setting to gt Ca a lt 2 o0 S ae 76 Troubleshooting There is no audio coming from my computer Check the following e The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute option e The volume level may
26. ed by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 4 907 093 and 6 516 132 licensed for limited viewing uses only Radio Device Regulatory Notice Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use Depending on configurations this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices such as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules Below information is for products with such devices European Union EU This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive e EN 60950 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive e EN 55022 e EN 55024 e EN 61000 3 2 3 99 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R amp TTE Directive e Art 3 1a EN 60950 e Art 3 1b EN 301 489 1 17 e Art 3 2 EN 300 328 2 C for 2 4 GHz device Note The applicable number varies according to the different Notified Body ID No applied to the wireless module installed in this product These numbers are subject to change without noti
27. een remains off to save power to gt Ca a 60 Software File type compatibility Audio DTS Liner PCM Nn o0 a ae Cinema DVD VCD DVD navigator SVCD Music MP3 CD audio DVD audio format Album JPEG Only GIF TIF EPS PSD Others USB external drive TV out IEEE 1394 port PCMCIA LAN Modem IR Printer Bluetooth Wireless LAN Note The track pad is not functional under Instant on Arcade Nor are any power managment features available under instant on Arcade l Windows Arcade Aspire Arcade is an integrated player for music photos DVD movies and videos To watch or listen click a content button e g Music Video etc on the Arcade home page Cinema watch DVDs or VCDs Album view photos stored on your hard drive or any remov able media Video watch and or edit video clips Music listen to music files in a variety of formats Burner create CDs and or DVDs to share or archive data Advanced Settings adjust Aspire Arcade according to your preferences Note While watching videos DVDs or slide shows your screensaver and power saving features are unavailable These functions are enabled when you listen to music 62 Software Arcade Hot keys When running in the Windows environment the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine tune the features and settings of Aspire Arcade a A o0 sa
28. ent use the more you use the battery the faster it will reach the end of its effective life A standard computer battery has a life span of about 500 charges Installing and removing the battery pack Important Before removing the battery from the unit connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using your computer Otherwise turn off the computer first To install a battery pack 1 Align the battery with the open battery bay make sure that the end with the contacts will enter first and that the top surface of the battery is facing up 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery locks in place To remove a battery pack 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay Charging the battery To charge the battery first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay Plug the AC adapter into the computer and connect to a mains power outlet You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is charging However charging the battery with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time Note You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the day Allowing the battery to charge overnight before traveling enables you to start the next day with a fully charged battery Checking the battery level The Windows Power Meter indicates the current battery level Rest the cursor over
29. enter Product Assurance Acer Inc Index A ACPI 37 audio 28 29 connecting externally 44 troubleshooting 76 B battery pack battery low warning 36 caring for v characteristics 33 charging 35 checking charge level 35 installing 34 low conditions 36 maximizing life 33 optimizing 35 removing 35 using the first time 33 BIOS Setup Utility 72 entering 72 C care battery pack v computer iv cD troubleshooting 76 charging checking level 35 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 51 caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 51 features 12 moving around 51 security 30 setting up a home office 52 taking home 52 traveling internationally 54 traveling on local trips 53 turning off iii 99 connections audio 44 external display devices 41 external input devices 41 keyboard external 41 keypad external 41 mouse 41 printer 44 USB 42 connectivity options 26 Ethernet 26 D display 13 troubleshooting 75 DVD troubleshooting 76 E Ethernet connection 26 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 75 frontview 4 H hard disk 24 upgrading 48 K Keyboard 16 Lock keys 16 keyboard connecting externally 41 embedded numeric keypad 17 troubleshooting 76 Windows keys 18 keypad connecting externally 41 L launch keys 23 M memory installing 47 48 upgrading 47 microphone troubleshooting 76 100 modem setting location 77 mouse c
30. esponsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 U S A Contact Person Mr Young Kim Phone No 408 922 2909 Fax No 408 922 2606 lt j a o0 E i 98 Appendix B Notices Acer Incorporated 8F 88 Sec 1 Hsin Tai Wu Rd Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221 Taiwan R O C Tel 886 2 2696 1234 Fax 886 2 2696 3535 www acer com Declaration of Conformity for CE marking We Acer Inc 8F 88 Sec 1 Hsin Tai Wu Rd Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221 Taiwan R O C Contact Person Mr Easy Lai Tel 886 2 8691 3089 Fax 886 2 8691 3000 E mail easy_lai acer com tw Hereby declare that Product Notebook PC Trade Name Acer Model Number CL32 Machine Type Aspire 2020 SKU Number Aspire 202xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives Reference No Title 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive LVD 1999 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive R amp TTE The product specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue to comply with the requirements 2004 3 5 Easy Lai Direc Qualification C
31. gnal that describe on screen action and dialogue for the hearing impaired Audio selects the default language for DVD titles Album Aspire Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show from any available drive on your computer Click the Album but ton on the Home page to show the Album main page To view a slideshow open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view then click the Play slideshow button The slideshow is played full screen To rotate a picture in full screen click the Rotate right or Rotate left buttons You can also view a single picture by clicking on it This opens the pic ture full screen Slideshow settings To change slideshow settings click the Settings button on the Album page The Slide duration setting determines how long each slide is shown before automatically advancing to the next picture in the slideshow The Transition effects setting sets the style of transition used between pictures Click the Restore to factory settings button to return your settings to their default values Music Comes with various interface controls for playing CD or MP3 files Users can shuffle playback and repeat music tracks Offers various navigation features including play stop rewind fast forward and volume control The songs in the folder are shown in the content area while the left side has controls for Play Random and Repeat all In instant on mode the computer scr
32. gs button on the Home page Use the Screen ratio setting to choose between standard 4 3 or widescreen 16 9 display The Enable subwoofer option boosts the bass portion of the audio output Note If your speakers are not capable of outputting low frequency signals it is recommended that you do not select this option in order to avoid damaging your speakers Audio output should be set to Stereo if you are listening to speak ers or Virtual surround sound if you are using headphones Click About Aspire Arcade to open a page with version and copy right information Click Restore to factory settings to return the Aspire Arcade settings to their default values y l ga Dn of 5 64 Software Arcade controls When watching video clips movies or slideshows as full screen visual content two pop up control panels are shown when you move the mouse They automatically disappear after several seconds The Navi gation controls panel appears at the top and the Player controls panel appears at the bottom of the screen Navigation controls To return to the Arcade home page click the Home button in the upper left corner of the window To go up one folder level while searching for content click Up one level To return to a previous screen click Return The buttons in the upper right Minimize Maxi mize and Close have standard PC behaviours To quit Aspire Arcade click the Close bu
33. he AC adapter and fully charge the battery Disconnect the AC adapter Turn on the computer and operate using battery power Fully deplete the battery until the battery low warning appears nu A U N gt Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again m gt Ca a lt j a o0 E i 34 Operating on battery power Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and dis charged three times Use this conditioning process for 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 Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 60 C 140 F Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack By following the battery conditioning process you condition your bat tery to accept the maximum possible charge Failure to follow this pro cedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge and will also shorten the effective lifespan of the battery In addition the useful lifespan of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns e Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted If you want to use constant AC power you are advised to remove the battery pack after it is fully charged e Not discharging and recharging the battery to its extremes as described above e Frequ
34. he computer to magnetic fields e Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture e Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer e Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration e Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt e Do not place objects on top of the computer e Do not slam the lid shut Close the computer gently e Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC adapter It is important that you look after your AC adapter e Do not connect the adapter to any other device e Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on it Route the power cord away from areas where people might walk on it or trip over it e Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting from a power strip or wall outlet Grasp and pull the plug instead e The total ampere rating for all equipment plugged into a power strip should not exceed the ampere rating of the power strip Taking care of your battery pack It is also important that you look after your computer s battery pack e Use the correct battery model for your computer Do not use other kinds of batteries e Turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery e Do not tamper with the battery Keep the battery away from children e Dispose of batteries according to local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning your computer it is important that you follow these steps e Turn off th
35. he operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition e Ifthe product has been dropped or the case has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 This Aspire Notebook Computer uses a lithium battery Replace the battery with the same type recommended in the product specification list Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion 13 Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters 15 Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment 16 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product The CD or DVD drive s classification label Shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
36. ides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire com puter The Just for starters poster shows you how to set up your Just computer starters This User s Guide provides clear and concise information on using your computer productively You are advised to read it thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference For more information on our products services and support please visit our web site www acer com Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on your computer open the lid and press the power button above the keyboard See A tour of your computer on page 3 for the location of the power button To turn the power off you can do any of the following e Click on the Start button in Windows and then select Shut Down on the popup menu e Push the power button To use this method you must change the Power Management settings in Control Panel See Windows Help for more information m z ga gt Note If the operating system freezes or locks up press and hold the power button for more than four seconds lt j a o0 E i Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it e Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator e Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F Do not expose t
37. ilt in fax data modem to a phone line Parallel port ie Connects a parallel device such as a printer IEEE 1394 port 1394 Connects IEEE 1394 devices Bottom view 1 Mini PClI Slot Slot for adding mini PCI cards 2 Hard disk bay Removable cover provides access to the computer s hard drive 3 Memory compartment Removable cover provides access to the memory slots for upgrading the computer s memory 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack 5 Battery pack The computer s removable battery 6 Sub Woofer Outputs low mid range audio lt 2 o0 S ae 12 Getting familiar with your computer Features Performance e Intel Pentium M Processor at 1 4 GHz or higher e 2 memory slots supporting 333 MHz DDR upgradeable to 2GB e 30GB and up Enhanced IDE hard disk drive Multimedia e Built in optical drive Slot loading DVD Super Multi Drive e 15 4 TFT Color LCD 1280x800 WXGA panel e 2 1 channel stereo speaker system e Audio input and S PDIF for digital audio enjoyment output jacks Connectivity e Integrated 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet connection e Built in 56K bps fax data modem e Three universal serial bus USB 2 0 ports e One IEEE 1394 port e 802 11b g Wireless LAN and Bluetooth manufacturing options Humar centric design e Rugged portable construction e Stylish appearance e Standard 85 key keyboard w
38. ing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions To use a hot key first hold down the Fn key Next press the second key in the combination Finally release both keys Fi F3 F4 F6 FB 2 zr fs va aC ES an G 2 8 gt Your computer provides the following hot keys Fn F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys Fn F2 Setup Accesses the computer s configuration utility Fn F3 Power Switches the power management management scheme used by the computer scheme toggle function available if supported by operating system See Power management on page 37 Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode See Power management on page 37 Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected or both the display screen and external monitor D o0 S ae 20 Getting familiar with your computer Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn Sub Sub woofer Turns the sub woofer on and off woofer key Fn Volume up Increases the speaker volume Fn J Volume down Decreases the speaker volume Fn gt Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Euro key
39. ith four programmable launch keys Comfortable palm rest area with well positioned touchpad Expansion e PC card slot enables a range of add on options e Upgradeable hard disk and memory modules Display The 15 4 display panel provides a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease of use ATI Radeon 9700 with 128MB DDR VGA Memory Supports simultaneous display on external LCD or CRT S video for output to a television or display device that supports S video input One LED console display for multimedia status DualView support to gt Ca a Nn o0 a 14 Getting familiar with your computer Indicators Your computer provides three indicators located above the keyboard in addition to five indicators positioned at the front of the palm rest area These indicators show the status of the computer and its compo nents The three indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information Caps Lock Caps Lock active A NumLk Num Lock active Note The keypad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numeric keypad ScrLk Scroll Lock active 15 The five indicators located at the front of the unit provide the follow ing status information i Power mode e Steady green power on J e Orange standby mode e Flashing orange hibernation mode Hard Disc activity e Lights to Indicate when the hard B indicator disc drive is reading or writing
40. ivid Bright and Theatre add enhanced colour to the video display Clear vision is a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness contrast saturation lev els so that you do not need to change the colour settings if the movie you are watching contains scenes that are overly dark or too bright Click Restore to factory settings to return the settings to their default values Language The Language settings control the audio and subtitle output of DVDs VCDs Subtitle selects the default subtitle language for DVDs when availa ble The factory setting is Off Closed caption turns on the closed captions on DVDs This function displays captions encoded in the video signal that describe on screen action and dialogue for the hearing impaired the factory setting is Off Audio selects the default language for DVD titles 67 Album Aspire Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show from any available drive on your computer Click Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Album main page y 5 ga Z S A Aspire Arcade A Album Album Removable Disk G ai The content area on the right shows both individual pictures and fold ers Click on a folder to open it 68 Software English James Chen B Up one level aL DYD p5 Nakamichi p15 National P10 ONKYO p12 ONKYO p
41. l video camera See the documentation provided with your IEEE 1394 enable device for more information lt 2 o0 S ae 44 Peripherals and options Printer Your computer supports both parallel and USB printers Refer to the printer s manual for information on e Setting up the hardware e Installing the necessary drivers in Windows e Operating instructions To use a USB printer simply connect the device to one of your com puter s USB ports and then wait for Windows to detect the new hard ware To connect a parallel printer first shut down the operating system Connect the printer to the parallel port and then restart the computer Wait for Windows to detect the new hardware Audio devices Yournotebook computer offers built in stereo speakers and a sub woofer See the section entitled Audio on page 28 for more informa tion In addition to the integrated devices the two audio ports on the front of the unit enable you to connect external audio input and out put devices You can plug an external microphone into your computer s micro phone in jack This offers the convenience of greater freedom of move ment as well as improved audio input quality Connect headphones to the headphone jack for private listening and improved audio output quality 45 Expansion devices PC Card Your computer features a PC card slot that supports a standard Type II PC card PCMCIA or CardBus This greatly inc
42. lso any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty Canada Low power license exempt radiocommunication devices RSS 210 Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installed outdoors is subject to licensing Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS 102 Aspire Notebook Computers employ low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s Web site at www hc sc gc ca rpb 97 to gt Ca a Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product Notebook Personal Computer Model Number CL32 Machine Type Aspire 2020 SKU Number Aspire 202xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of R
43. mergency use Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service to gt Ca a 92 Appendix B Notices Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for future reference lt 2 o0 S ae 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 3 Do not use this product near water 4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 5 Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation i
44. ne 1x16 LCM for multimedia feature and status message showing Audio e 2 1 Channel Speaker with subwoofer e MS Sound compatible e Audio ports for microphone in and headphones Keyboard and pointing device e 85 86 key Windows keyboard e Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device to gt Ca a lt 2 o0 S ae 82 Appendix A Specifications 1 0 ports e One type II PC Card slot PCMCIA and CardBus e One IEEE 1394 port e One RJ 11 modem jack V 92 56K e One RJ 45 network jack GigabitLAN 100 1000 e One DC in jack e One parallel port e One S video port NTSC PAL e One external monitor port e One microphone line in jack e One headphone speaker line out jack e Infrared FIR port e Three USB 2 0 ports e 4in 1 Card Reader MS MMC SD SM Weight and dimensions e 15 4 display model 3 0 kg 6 6 Ibs 360 W x 273 D x 28 33 49 H mm 14 2 x 10 7 x 1 1 1 32 Environment e Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non operating 20 C 65 C e Humidity non condensing Operating 20 80 RH Non operating 20 80 RH Operating system e Microsoft Windows XP Power e 8 cell Li lon battery pack e 65W AC adapter 83 Options e Additional AC adapter e Additional Li lon battery pack e Additional SODIMMs 256 512MB 1GB to gt Ca gt 84 Appendix A Specifications x Pa o0 E Appendix B Notices This appendi
45. nnectivity G manufacturing option Ld Top view 1 Built in Microphone For recording audio on the computer 2 Status Indicator LEDs that turn on and off to show system statuss 3 Arcade button Multimedia button 4 Console display Media status display 5 Stop Stop the Arcade application Media Controls Multimedia Button Left view 1 PC card slot ia Getting familiar with your computer Type II PC card supports PCMCIA or CardBus 2 PC card eject button Press the eject button to remove a PC card from the PC card slot 3 Eject button Ejects optical disc 4 Slot loading Optical Support an optical disc Right view arj ga 5 1 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer IR aware computer etc aw 2 DC in jack Connect the AC power adapter Ye A 3 Kensington lock slot For attaching a security device 4 Ventilation slot Enables the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use a A o0 a ae Rear view S video out port gt Getting familiar with your computer Connects to a television or display device supporting S video input External display me 0 ot Connects an external VGA monitor Cc SB ports USB 2 0 ports Network jack Connects the computer to an Ethernet network Cl glo e Q o 3 T a Rp Connects the bu
46. onnecting externally 41 N notice DVD copyright protection 94 numeric keypad embedded 17 0 optical drive 24 options hard disk upgrade 48 memory upgrade 47 PC Cards 45 P password 30 PC Card inserting 45 removing 46 power management 37 printer connecting 44 troubleshooting 76 problems 75 audio 76 CD 76 display 75 DVD 76 keyboard 76 printer 76 startup 75 R right view 6 9 S safety CD or DVD 93 FCC notice 87 general instructions 92 modem notices 88 security password 30 slot 30 service when to call v software bundled 57 speakers troubleshooting 76 storage 24 hard disk 24 optical drive 24 T Touchpad 21 touchpad 21 using 21 22 travel international flights 54 local trips 53 U USB connecting 42 utility BIOS Setup 72 W Windows 61 Windows keys 18
47. ontent area on the right side They are organized by fold ers and a thumbnail image shows the first frame of the video To play a video file click on it the video will play full screen The pop up control panel will appear at the bottom of the screen when you move the mouse To return to the Video page click Stop Editing a video file Click the Video Edit to open the PowerDirector program PowerDirector is a digital video editing program that can help you cre ate professional looking movies complete with music special effects and transition effects PowerDirector provides home users with a sim ple tool to help them do something a little more creative with their home videos You don t have to be a video professional to enjoy using PowerDirector The digital movie production process involves a combination of artistry and technology beginning with raw video footage and ending with a movie Before you edit your movie using PowerDirector you must first create or gather it s component parts video clips photos and music When you have your raw footage on hand you can use PowerDirector to perform the following tasks acquire video and audio content trim video and audio content to desired length add a special effect to a video clip y l ga lt 2 o0 S ae 70 Software adjust the sharpness contrast and or color of a video clip add transition effects between video clips previe
48. opy protected DVDs too Audio create your own greatest hits CDs Create better sounding music in a snap Burn your favourite songs to CD so you can listen to them on any CD player Convert songs from your music collection to MP3 and other popular audio formats 71 Even create MP3 CDs with over 100 of your favourite songs and listen to them on you PC or MP3 CD player Data store files simply and easily Copy your computer s hard drive files for easy recovery in the event of a crash archiving your data on CD DVD eliminates the need for extra hard drives Video your world in pictures Turn digital photos into a Slideshow VCD with background music that can be played by most DVD players Bring new life to your video clips and share any event with your friends and family for playback on most DVD players You can even add customized menus to Video CDs and Super Video CDs For Specific details about each of these options consult the User s Guide or click the Help button to open NTI CD DVD Maker s help menu File type compatibility Cinema DVD SVCD DTS VCD MiniDVD Liner PCM TruSurroundXT SRS DVD audio Video ASFAWMV AVI DVD navigator MPEG1 2 SVCD DivX requires M2V MOV Flash codec Album BMP JPG PNG GIF TIF PSD ICO Music MP3 WMA WAV DVD audio SACD CDA Audio CD Note Auto media detection will only function under main menu g ga gt lt j A o0 E i 72 Software
49. ote Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2GB employing 256 512 MB or 1 GB industry standard soDIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The computer supports DDR Double Data Rate SDRAM There are two memory slots on your computer one of which is occu pied by standard memory You can upgrade memory by installing a memory module into the other available slot Installing memory 1 Turn off the computer Make sure that the AC adapter is disconnected and then remove the battery pack 2 Turn the computer over to access the memory compartment on the bottom of the unit Remove the screw from the memory compartment cover a and then lift the cover off b 48 Peripherals and options 3 Insert the memory module diagonally in the slot a and then press down gently until it clicks in place b 4 Replace the memory compartment cover and fasten the screw The computer automatically detects the new module and reconfigures the system 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 5 inch Enhanced IDE hard disk Consult your dealer if you need to per form a hard disk upgrade Moving with your computer Your Aspire 2020 series notebook computer is ideal for taking with you when you move around This chapter pro
50. r features an embedded keypad that when combined with the Num Lock feature enables you to easily input numeric data Alternatively you can connect a 17 key numeric keypad to one of your computer s USB ports This enables you to enjoy the benefits of a numeric keypad without interfering with your use of the computer s keyboard for typing text External pointing device Your computer features a sensitive touchpad pointing device with two click buttons and a scroll key However if you prefer to use a conven tional mouse or other pointing device you can connect it to one of your computer s USB ports m gt Ca a a A o0 a oo 42 Peripherals and options USB devices Your computer features three USB Universal Serial Bus 2 0 ports for connecting a range of USB peripherals See External input devices on page 41 and Printer on page 44 for information on connecting a USB keyboard keypad mouse or printer Other common USB devices include digital cameras scanners and external storage devices USB is plug and play which means you can connect and start using a USB device without having to restart your computer You can also dis connect the device at any time An added advantage of USB is the ability to use USB hubs This means that several devices can share a USB port simultaneously 43 IEEE 1394 Port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported device like a digita
51. ral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certi fied to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equip ment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Com munications Commission to operate this computer to gt Ca a lt 2 o0 S ae 88 Appendix B Notices Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Remarque a intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this Aspire notebook computer 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 Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the bottom side of
52. reases your computer s usability and expandability A variety of PC cards are available such as flash memory fax data modem LAN and SCSI cards Consult your dealer for information on PC card options Note Refer to the PC card documentation for details on how to install and use the card To insert a PC card 1 Align the card with your computer s PC card slot Make sure that the edge with the connectors is facing the slot and that the card is the right side up Many cards are marked with an arrow to help you insert them correctly Slide the card into the slot and push gently until the card connects If necessary connect the card s cable to the jack on the outer edge of the card 4 Your computer s operation system will automatically detect the card s presence g ga gt 46 Peripherals and options To remove a PC card 1 Close the applications if any using the PC card 2 Double click on the PC card icon on the taskbar and then select the option to safely remove the card Wait for the message telling you that it is now safe to remove the card Press the PC card eject button a to partially eject the card 4 Pull the card from the slot b a Nn sore a ae 47 Key component upgrades Your computer is designed to deliver solid performance However in time you might find that your applications demand even more com puting power For this reason you are able to upgrade key compo nents N
53. rs good expansion capabilities This chapter provides information on connecting peripherals to expand your system It also describes how to upgrade key components to enhance system performance and keep your computer in step with the latest technology You are advised to consult your dealer for information on peripherals In addition make sure that you read the manuals and other documentation provided with new hardware 41 External display devices You can connect an external VGA monitor or projector to your com puter s external display port Use the Fn F5 key combinatiom to tog gle the display setting between the computer s LCD panel and an external display device See Function keys on page 19 for more infor mation External input devices You can connect a variety of input devices to your computer s USB ports providing increased functionality and greater ease of use In addition the USB ports can be used to connect many other peripheral devices such as digital cameras printers and scanners See Expansion devices on page 45 for more information on connecting USB devices External keyboard Your computer features a full size keyboard However if you prefer you can connect an external keyboard to one of your computer s USB ports This enables you to enjoy the comfort and added features of a full size desktop system keyboard when entering typed data on your notebook computer External keypad Your compute
54. s press the Arcade but ton to enable the Aspire Arcade application Press the stop button to stop CD or DVD playback The Media Control buttons can adjust volume select play mode and perform other media features an ge D c A o0 a arm 30 Getting familiar with your computer Securing your computer Your computer features hardware and software security solutions in the form of a slot for a Kensington lock and system password function ality Security slot A slot for a Kensington lock enables you to physically protect your computer from theft Use this feature as follows e Wrap a security lock cable around a heavy or immoveable object such as a drawer handle on a file cabinet or a table leg e Insert the lock into the slot on the computer turn it 90 and then lock it in place Passwords You can protect your computer from unauthorized access by setting Windows password protection The user must enter the password before beginning a Windows session e First open User Accounts in Windows Control Panel and select your account e Click Create a Password and then set your desired password e Click Performance and Maintenance Power Options in Control Panel e On the Advanced tab select the option to prompt for password when computer resumes from standby e To cancel password protection reset the password with a blank password Operating on battery power Your Aspire 2020 series
55. s provided 6 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 8 Ifan extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating 9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 10 Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water 93 d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by t
56. ssary files 2 Close all applications 3 Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer 4 Replace the battery pack 5 Turn on the computer and resume work An AC adapter or a power outlet is unavailable You have no spare battery pack 1 Save all necessary files 2 Close all applications 3 Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer 37 Power management Your computer features built in power management features that con stantly monitor system activity System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard touchpad mouse hard disk drive optical drive peripherals connected to the computer and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time the settings are controlled in Windows Power Management the computer turns off some or all of these devices in order to conserve power Your computer employs a power management scheme that supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface enabling maxi mum power conservation without compromising system performance ACPI allows Windows to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer In this way Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer Refer to Windows Help for more information to gt Ca a 38 Operating on battery power ss PA o0 E Peripherals and options Your Aspire 2020 series notebook computer offe
57. ter as carry on luggage e If possible have your computer manually inspected at security checks Although the computer can pass safely through security X ray machines you should never expose it to a metal detector e If carried separately avoid exposing floppy disks to hand held metal detectors to gt Ca a lt j a o0 lt E 54 Moving with your computer Traveling 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 travel Remember to take special precautions for air travel What to take with you It is advisable to take the following items with you e AC adapter e Power cords that are appropriate for the countries you plan to visit e Spare fully charged battery packs e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer e Phone and network cables if you plan to use the computer s modem and network connections Caution Check that your modem is suitable for the telephone system in the countries you plan to visit You may have to use a PC card modem in some locations Special considerations In addition to the considerations for normal travel with your computer keep the following in mind when traveling internationally e Check that your power cord is suitable for the local power supply If necessary purchase a power cord that meets local requirements
58. the battery power icon on the taskbar to see the battery s present charge level Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery opera tion prolonging the charge recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below e Purchase an extra battery pack e Use AC power whenever possible reserving your battery for on the go use e Eject PC cards when not in use e Store the battery pack in a cool dry place The recommended temperature is 10 C to 30 C Higher temperatures cause the battery to self discharge faster e Excessive recharging decreases the battery life y l ga a A o0 a ae 36 Operating on battery power Battery low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter Warning Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery low warning appears Data will be lost if the battery is fully depleted causing the computer to shut down When the battery low warning appears the recommended course of action depends on your situation An AC adapter and a power outlet are available 1 Plug the AC adapter into the computer and then connect to an external power supply 2 Save all necessary files 3 Resume work Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack is available 1 Save all nece
59. the modem is a label that contains among other infor mation the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this infor mation to your telephone company If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equip ment operations or procedures that could affect the proper function ing of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equip ment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If 89 the problem is with the equipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not
60. tton in the upper right corner of the window You can also click To PC Player controls At the bottom of the window the player controls used for video slideshows movies and music are shown The group on the left pro vides standard playback controls play pause stop etc The group on the right controls volume mute and volume up down Note when playing DVDs there are additional controls added to the right of the volume controls These are discussed in more detail in the Cinema section of this guide Cinema If your computer came with a DVD drive you can play movies from DVDs and Video CDs VCDs with the Cinema function of Aspire Arcade This player has the features and controls of a typical living room DVD player When you insert a disc into the DVD drive the movie begins playing automatically To control the movie the pop up player control panel appears at the bottom of the window when you move the mouse If more than one optical drive contains a playable disc click the Cinema button on the Home page to open the Cinema content page then select the disc from the list on the right you d like to watch When viewing DVDs the following special controls are added to the pop up panel e DVD Menu e Subtitle e Language e Angle The currently playing disc will be shown in the area above the list of drives This page is also displayed when you press the Stop button during a movie The buttons on the left sid
61. vides tips on things to consider when traveling with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Before moving with your computer you must turn it off and disconnect all peripherals Save your work and close all applications Shut down Windows to turn off your computer Unplug the AC adapter and disconnect it from the computer A WwW N Disconnect any external devices such as a keyboard mouse or printer that are attached to your computer 5 Ifyou are using a security lock cable disconnect the lock from the computer 6 Pack your computer in a strong waterproof bag or case 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 meet ing room In these situations you don t have to shut down the operat ing system Preparing the computer First disconnect any peripherals that you don t want to take with you Next close the lid placing your computer in Standby mode You can now safely carry it around with you When you are ready to use your computer again open the lid and then press the power button to bring it out of Standby mode What to bring to short meetings If your battery is fully charged you probably won t need to take any thing else with you to the meeting What to bring to long meetings For longer meetings take along the AC adapter You can use AC power or run down your battery first and then connect the AC ad
62. w your production burn your production to a VCD or DVD For help with editing video refer to PowerDirector s online help sys tem Music For convenient access to you music collection click the Music on the Arcade Home page to open the Music Home page Select the folder that contains the music you want to listen to Click Play to listen to the entire CD from the beginning or select the song that you want to hear from the list in the content area The songs in the folder are shown in the content area while the left side has controls for Play Random and Repeat all The Visualize option allows you to watch computer generated visualizations while you listen to music When playing music the control panel at the bot tom of the page makes it easy to adjust the volume and control play back To rip music from a CD click Rip CD In the page that opens select the songs you would like to rip or click Select Clear all then click Rip now Burner NTI CD DVD Maker simplifies today s digital lifestyle by providing and easy and complete solution for recording data audio photos or video Now you can burn and share anything on CD DVD your music just the way you like it your photos your videos Even copy your critical data faster and easier than ever before Copy backup your CD DVD collection Make backup copies of non copy protected CDs in just a few clicks of your mouse Copy non c
63. www Internet Browser Add Delete E Mail Manager Add Delete g ga gt lt 2 o0 S ae 58 Software Aspire Arcade Instant on Arcade Instant on Arcade is state of the art software integrating the best digital media in one convenient and easy to use application The Arcade includes Cinema Album and Music modes With a press of the Aspire Media Console s Arcade button you can enjoy your multimedia collection without waiting for the Windows operating system to boot up This saves time optimises system loading and reduces power consumption Features and Benefits Cinema You can play movies from DVDs and VCDs with the Cinema feature of Aspire Arcade This player has the features and controls of a typical liv ing room DVD player When you insert a disc into the DVD drive the movie begins playing automatically Media Controls features such as play stop return to menu jump to previous next chapter and rewind fast forward let users have total control over their viewing and set up preferences Resume Playback Users can continue DVD playback from where it was stopped or from beginning Advanced DVD viewing options The Language settings control the audio and visual language output of DVDs VCDs Subtitle selects the default subtitle language for DVDs when available Closed caption turns on the closed captions on DVDs This function dis plays captions encoded in the video si
64. x lists the general notices for your computer 87 Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Energy Star Partner Acer Inc has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter ference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer ence by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the device and receiver e Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Periphe
65. y that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services lt 2 o0 S ae 2 This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances 3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s Specifications a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and b The equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service 91 For Modem with approval number PTC 211

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