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Acer Aspire 2000 Owner's Manual

1. Built in Microphone For recording audio on the computer 2 Status Indicator LEDs that turn on and off to show the status of the computers It s function and components 3 Arcade Multimedia button 4 Console Display Media status display 5 Stop Stop the Arcade application Media Controls Multimedia Button Left view 1 PC card slot i The slot supports a standard Type II PC card 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 Ejecting a Disc 4 Slot loading Optical Support an optical disc Right view 1 Infrared port ee a Getting familiar with your computer Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer IR aware computer 2 DC in jack Connect the AC adapter E mm 3 Kensington lock slot For attaching a security connector 4 Ventilation Hole Enables the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Rear view Connects to a television or display device with S video input 2 External display port Connects an external VGA display monitor 3 4 USB ports Three USB 2 0 ports for connecting USB 8 devices 5 Network jack Connects the computer to an Ethernet 10 oo 100 based network 10 Getting familiar with your computer 6 Modem jack Connects the built in fax data modem to a phone line 1 7 Parallel port Conne
2. Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully 1 Save all necessary files charged battery 2 Close all applications pack is available 3 Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer 4 Replace the battery pack 5 Turn on the computer and resume work The AC adapteror 1 Save all necessary files a power outletis 2 Close all applications unavailable You 3 have no spare battery pack Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer 39 Power management Your computer features a built in power management unit that con stantly monitors system activity System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard touchpad mouse floppy disk drive hard disk drive optical drive peripherals con nected 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 informatio
3. 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 or 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 81 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 you CD DVD collection Make backup copies of non copy protected CD in just a few clicks of your mouse Copy non copy 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 you music collection to MP3 and other popular audio formats 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 you computer s hard drive files for easy recovery in the event of a crash archiving you data on CD DVD eliminates the need for extra hard drives V
4. Letterbox option displays complete widescreen movie content in its original aspect ratio and adds black bars at the top and bottom of the screen The Pan amp Scan feature is for DVD titles with a widescreen aspect ratio Cinema vision is a non linear video stretching technology that produces minimal distortion in the centre of the picture The Stretch option stretches the video dis play to the size of the display screen 75 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 Vivid 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 the Restore to factory settings to return the settings to their default values Language The Language settings control the audio and visual language 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 th
5. Your computer supports the new Euro currency character First hold down the Alt Gr key and then press the Euro key 22 Getting familiar with your computer 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 In addition the two click buttons provide the same functionality as a computer mouse while the scroll key enables easy up and down 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 a 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 Press the left 1 and right 3 click buttons to perform selection and execution functions just 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 23 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
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7. The optical drive provides increased storage capacity as well as offering a host of multimedia possibilities See the section entitled A tour of your computer on page 3 for the locations of these drives 26 Getting familiar with your computer Fjecting the optical disc To eject the optical disc e With the computer turned on press the optical drive eject button To load an optical disc e 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 e The disc may need to be inserted nearly all the way in before the drive takes it in rest of way 27 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 Ethernet based 10 100Mbps network To use the network feature plug an Ethernet cable into your com puter 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 connec tion 28 Getting familiar with your computer 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
8. steps e Turn off the 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 87 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 vi ysi 6u3 First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer 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 Special keys Lock keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Launch keys Storage Ejecting the optical disc Connectivity options Ethernet and LAN Fax data modem Audio Aspire Media Console Securing your computer Security slot Passwords Operating on battery power Battery pack Battery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery level Optimizing battery life 33 35 35 36 37 37 37 Contents Battery low warning Power management Peripherals and options External display devices External input devices External keyboard External keypad External pointing device USB devices IEEE 1394 Port Printer Audio devices Expansion devices PC Card Miscellaneous options Battery pack AC adap
9. MiniPCl Adapter model WM3B2100A CE03360 mk opptobk edyuih hid athoreed antenna slats Intel Corporation declares that the equipment described in this document is in conformance with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives standards and other normative documents listed below 73 23 EEC Safety of the User article 3 1 a 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility article 3 1 b 1999 5 EC R amp TTE Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive Following annex IV for model WM3B2100A EN 60950 1992 2nd Edition A1 A4 A11 Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment EN 300 328 V1 4 1 April 2003 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM Wideband Transmission system data transmission equipment operating in the 2 4GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques Part 1 Technical characteristics and test conditions Part 2 Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3 2 of the R amp TTE Directive EN 301 489 1 Aug 2000 EN 301489 17 Sept 2000 Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters ERM electromagnetic compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 1 Common technical requirements Part 17 Specific conditions for Wideband Data and HIPERLAN equipment Draft EN 301 893 v1 2 1 2002 07 Broadband Radio Access Networks BRAN 5 GHZ high performance RLAN Harm
10. This greatly increases your productive range when you are on the move AC adapter Having a spare AC adapter allows you to keep one in two different places For example you could have one AC adapter at home and another at work This means that you don t have to carry an AC adapter when traveling between your two base locations 50 Peripherals and options 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 Note 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 51 2 Turn the computer over to access the memory compartment on the bottom of the unit Remove the screw from the memory compartment door and then lift the door off 3 Insert the memory module diagonally in the slot and then press down gently until it clicks i
11. deviation from the permissible power and frequency settings for the country of use is an infringement of national law and may be punished as such The European variant is intended for use throughout the European Economic Area However authorization for use is restricted as follows Permissible Frequencies 802 11b Permissible Frequencies For all EU members except France the allowed frequencies for 802 11b are 2400 2483 5 Mhz See additional restrictions below for France under the heading Additional 802 11a and 802 11b Restrictions 802 11a Permissible Frequencies Intel PRO Wireless 2100A LAN MiniPCl Adapters in 5 GHz mode support passive scanning for selection of channels This means that the adapter obtains its channel settings from the access point to which it is connected These values cannot be set on the adapter itself In order to comply with local regulations adapters must only be used with access points configured for the legal channels in the country of use Austria 5 15 5 25 GHz 109 Belgium 5 15 5 35 GHz Denmark 5 15 5 25 GHz Finland 5 15 5 35 GHz France 5 15 5 25 GHz Germany 5 15 5 25 GHz Iceland 5 15 5 25 GHz Ireland 5 15 5 35 GHz Italy 5 15 5 25 GHz Luxembourg 5 15 5 35 GHz Netherlands 5 15 5 35 GHz Norway 5 15 5 25 GHz Portugal 5 15 5 25 GHz Sweden 5 15 5 25 GHz Switzerland 5 15 5 25 GHz United Kingdom 5 15 5 35 GHz Subject
12. 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 87 if a prob lem arises m 2 a 3 84 Software 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 87 Frequently asked questions This section suggests solutions to commonly encountered problems 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 are 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 mains 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 ke
13. 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 interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 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 Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment 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 Communications Commission to operate this computer Use conditions This part 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 caus
14. or above 50 C 122 F Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt Do not place objects on top of the computer Do not slam the lid shut Close the computer gently 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 Do not connect the adapter to any other device 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 Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting from the mains power socket Grasp and pull the plug instead The total ampere ratings of equipment plugged into a power strip should not exceed the ampere rating for that 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 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
15. or writing Battery mode e Blue fully charged e Orange being charged A e Flashing orange low on power Bluetooth mode Lights to indicate that Bluetooth optional is enabled Wireless LAN mode Lights to Indicate status of wireless LAN optional communication Q 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 hot keys Special keys Lock keys FIL F12 Numi Ser LK baie BEEBBEBBEBEBRBEES 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 and 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 and off by pressing the Fn F11 keys simultaneously Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen toggles 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 simultaneously Embedded keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small blue numbers and characters on the applicable keys MBSE EEEEEEE ES EBEESESESEESUSBEURS To use the embedded numeric key
16. the cursor over the selection Access Click content once menu Scroll Click and hold the up downl left right button 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 24 Getting familiar with your computer Launch keys Located at the top of the keyboard are four buttons in addition to the power button These buttons are called launch keys They are desig nated as key 1 key 2 key 3 and key 4 from right to left By default key 1 is used to launch the email application and key 2 is used to launch the Internet browser Keys 3 and 4 start the Launch Manager application The first four launch keys can be set by the user To set the launch keys run the Acer Launch Manager Email Launches your email application Web browser Launches your Internet browser P2 User programmable P1 User programmable 25 Storage Your computer s all in one design offers a variety of data storage options e The 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 The high speed optical drive Depending on your model you have a Slot loading DVD CD RW combo drive or DVD RW drive
17. your computer Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key providing 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 AA cd ch fof of fef tT ft 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 39 Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode See Power management on page 39 Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor 21 Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen 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 Volume down Decreases the speaker volume Fn gt Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Euro key
18. 2000 To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 No 2 et CNR 210 No 4 Dec 2000 Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre utilise a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de fournir un ecran de blindage maximal Si le materiel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence European Union R amp TTE 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 European Regulatory and Compliance Information European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Products including packaging and documentation intended for sale within the European Union are marked with the Conformite Europeene CE Marking which indicates compliance with the applicable Directives and European standards and amendments identified below This equipment also carries the Class 2 identifier 107 Declaration of Conformity Dual Band MiniPCl Adapter to be supplied Product Descriptions Intel PRO Wireless 2100A LAN 3B
19. 70 Function Software Audio DTS Liner PCM Cinema DVD VCD DVD navigator SVCD Music MP3 DVD audio format Album JPEG Only Others USB external drive TV out IEEE 1394 port PCMCIA LAN Modem IR Print port Bluetooth Wireless lan Note Track pad is not working under Instant on Arcade No power managment is available under instant on Arcade 71 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 home page Cinema watch DVDs or VCDs Album view photos stored on your hard drive or any remov able media Music listen to music files in a variety of formats Video watch video and or edit video clips Burner create CDs and or DVDs to share or archive 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 m 2 a 3 72 Software Finding and playing content Clicking a button on the Home page opens the corresponding content page The content pages have buttons on the left and a content brows ing 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 c
20. 8 display 87 Index DVD 88 keyboard 88 printer 89 startup 87 R right view 5 8 S safety CD or DVD 102 FCC notice 99 general instructions 101 lithium battery 103 modem notices 100 security password 31 slot 31 service when to call v software bundled 63 speakers troubleshooting 87 Standby mode hotkey 20 status indicators 14 status LCD 14 storage 25 hard disk 25 optical drive 25 T touchpad 22 using 22 travel international flights 60 local trips 59 U USB connecting 44 utility BIOS Setup 83 Ww Windows 71 Windows keys 19
21. Acer Aspire 2000 series User s guide Copyright 2003 All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire 2000 Series Notebook Computer User s Guide Original Issue October 2003 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondense 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 2000 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
22. 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 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 58 Moving with your computer 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 You might also find it worthwhile keeping a second set of peripherals at home such as a keyboard keypad mouse and printer 59 Traveling with the computer Sometimes you might need to make longer trips with your computer Preparing the computer Pre
23. USB hubs This means that several devices can share a USB port simultaneously 45 IEEE 1394 Port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported device like a digital video camera See your video or digital camera s documentation for details 46 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 find 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 find the new hardware Audio devices Your computer offers built in stereo speakers with sub woofer See the section entitled Audio on page 29 for more information on these features However in addition to the integrated devices the two audio ports on the front of the unit enable you to connect external audio input and output 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 q
24. arged 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 Check that your modem is suitable for the telephone system in the countries you plan to visit You might 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 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 2000 series notebook computer includes system utilities This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer 63 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 t
25. button four seconds to close application and shut down system When system on and under Windows OS Press Arcade button to enable Aspire Arcade application Press stop button will stop CD or DVD playback Media Control buttons can adjust volume select play mode and other media features 31 Securing your computer Your computer features hardware and software security solutions in the form of a slot for a Kensington lock and a password facility 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 Onthe Advanced tab select the option to prompt for password when computer resumes from standby To cancel password protection reset the password with a blank pass word 32 Getting familiar with your computer Operating on battery p
26. cts a parallel device such as a printer 9 IEEE 1394 port Connects IEEE 1394 devices 1394 Bottom view 11 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 Speaker to output base sound 12 Getting familiar with your computer Features Performance e Intel Pentium M Porcessor at 1 4 GHz or higher e 2memory 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 CD RW Combo or Slot loading DVD Rewritable Drives e 15 4 TFT XGA 1280x800 WXGA 1680x1050 WSXGA panel e Built in stereo speakers e Audio input and output jacks Connectivity e Integrated 10 100Mbps Ethernet connection e Built in 56Kbps fax data modem e Three universal serial bus USB 2 0 ports e One IEEE 1394 port e 802 11b and 802 11a b Wireless LAN and Bluetooth manufacturing optional Human centric design e Rugged yet extremely portable construction e Stylish appearance e Standard keyboard 85 keys with four programmable launch keys Comfortab
27. d samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anvant batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS P risto voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem en Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction 104 Appendix B Notices Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized 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 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited view
28. deshow set the Play music during slideshow option to Yes then click the arrow to the right of the Background music option 78 Software The select music page is displayed allowing you to choose music from your personal music library Click the Restore to factory settings button to return your settings to their default values 79 Video To open the Video function click the Video button on the 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 the Video Play button to watch video files the Video page shows the video files in the contend area on the right side They are organized by folders 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 button to open the PowerDirector program PowerDirector is a digital video editing program that can help you cre ate professional looking video movies complete with music special effects and transition effects If you don t
29. e determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices 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 Index A ACPI 39 audio 29 30 connecting externally 46 troubleshooting 87 B battery bay 11 battery pack battery low warning 38 caring for v characteristics 35 charging 37 checking charge level 37 installing 36 low conditions 38 maximizing life 35 optimizing 37 removing 37 using the first time 35 BIOS Setup Utility 83 entering 83 Cc caps lock 16 onindicator 14 care battery pack v computer iv cD troubleshooting 88 charging ch
30. e product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the 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 Ifthe product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend 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 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 CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION
31. e undesired operation 100 Appendix B Notices Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Remarque a l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du R glement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada Modem notices FCC This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the bottom side of the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this information 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 equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning 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 equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If the problem is with the e
32. e video signal that describe on screen action and dialogue for the hearing impaired the factory setting is Off a Audio selects the default language for DVD titles co p a D LU 76 Software Album Aspire Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show from any available drive on your computer Click the Album button on the Home page to show the Album main page A Aspire Arcade Album 4 Album Removable Disk G The content area on the right shows both individual pictures and fold ers Click on a folder to open it 77 NS ine Arcade Album James Chen B Up one level ONKYO p1 ONKYO p12 ONKYO p7 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 Use the pop up control panel to control the slide show 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 lide 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 sli
33. ecking level 37 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 56 caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 55 features 12 moving around 56 security 31 setting up ahome office 58 taking home 57 119 traveling internationally 60 traveling on local trips 59 turning off iii connections audio 46 external display devices 43 external input devices 43 keyboard external 43 keypad external 43 mouse 43 printer 46 USB 44 connectivity options 27 Ethernet 27 D display 13 troubleshooting 87 DVD troubleshooting 88 E Ethernet connection 27 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 87 front view 3 G guide iii H hard disk 25 upgrading 52 help iii hotkeys 20 K keyboard 16 connecting externally 43 embedded numeric keypad 17 hotkeys 20 lock keys 16 troubleshooting 88 Windows keys 19 keypad connecting externally 43 120 L launch keys 24 M memory installing 50 upgrading 50 microphone troubleshooting 88 modem setting location 89 mouse connecting externally 43 N notice DVD copyright protection 104 num lock 16 onindicator 14 numeric keypad embedded 17 O optical drive 25 options hard disk upgrade 52 memory upgrade 50 PC Cards 47 spare AC adapter 49 spare battery 49 P password 31 PC Card inserting 47 removing 48 ports external display 9 parallel 10 USB 9 power management 39 printer connecting 46 troubleshooting 89 problems 87 audio 87 CD 8
34. f the wireless LAN radio using Intel PROSet 1 Right click the Intel R PRO Wireless card icon in the system tray 2 Select the active Intel adapter and click Switch Radio Off 3 You can also turn off the radio on the General tab of the Intel PROSet screen by selecting Off next to Switch radio If Intel PROSet is not installed To turn off the wireless LAN radio using the Control Panel 1 Access the Control Panel and double click the System icon 2 Go to Device Manager under Hardware and expand the list of Network Adapters 3 Double click the Intel PRO Wireless MiniPCl LAN Adapter and select the Advanced tab 115 4 On the Advanced tab check the Wireless device off radio off check box and click OK Japan Indoor use only United States USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices The FCC with its action in ET Docket 93 62 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment The Intel PRO Wireless LAN MiniPCI Adapter products meet the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65 2001 and ANSI IEEE C95 1 1992 Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC s recommended limits The following safety precautions should be observed PDo not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving PDo not hold any component containing the radio
35. have experience making movies don t worry PowerDirector provides home users with a simple 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 Power Director The digital movie production process involves a combination of artistry and technology beginning with raw video footage and ending with a movie production 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 might expect to use PowerDirector to perform the following tasks acquire video and audio content 80 Software trim video and audio content to desired length add a special effect to a video clip adjust the sharpness contrast and or colour of a video clip add transition effects between video clips preview 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 button on the Home page Select the folder that contains the music you want to listen to Click Play to listen to the entire CD from 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
36. have to return to main menu or stop the media before eject the disc Auto media detection will only funtion under main menu 68 Software Media Controls ka pea D Lu Help Aspire Arcade Navigator mode Play mode Up Volumn up Down Volumn down E E Right Next C Left Previous P Fast Forward press and hold Ea _ E Rewind press and hold Enter Play Pause Stop Ti Quit help Fn fig F3 Battery info Navigator mode Slideshow mode Full screen mode Gm Previous lee Down Next Cal Roht Next Rotate right E amp x Left Previous Rotate left E PP Fast Forward press and hold Continuously rotate right press and hold Ea _ E Rewind press and hold Continuously rotate left press and hold Enter Play Pause Full screen Navigator mode swich oP ESC Quit help Battery info Hot key 69 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 4 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
37. hen 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 24 for the location of the launch keys You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs Cand then Launch Manager to start the application 3 Launch Manager cede as z0 pana Boot stay WLAN Always On z Paan a Btuctooth Aways Off E Launch Manager J _Add_ Delete E Irtemet Browser _Add Delete I E Mail Manager x _Add Delete OK Cancel 64 Software Console display greeting is changeble by users under English Operat ing System When using the default setting WLAN is always on and the Bluetooth is always off 65 Aspire Arcade Instant on Arcade Instant on Arcade is a state of the art software that offers an integra tion of the best in digital media in one cinvenient and easy to use soft ware application Instant on arcade is an integrated player for Cinema Ablum and Music With a press of the Aspire Media Console s Arcade button and in less than 10 seconds users can enjoy their multimedia collection without waiting for the Windows operating system to boot up This saves time optimises system loading and reduces power consumption Features and Benefit
38. hernet 10 100 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 x10 7 x1 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 10 90 RH Operating system e Microsoft Windows XP Edition Power e 8 cell Li lon battery pack e 65W AC adapter 95 Options e Additional AC adapter e Additional Li lon battery pack e Additional SODIMMs 256 512MB 1GB 96 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer 99 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 interference 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
39. ideo 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 you 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 Topic in the burner software Help menu 82 Software Function Cinema DVD SVCD DTS VCD MiniDVD Liner PCM TruSurroundXT SRS DVD audio Video ASF WMV DVD navigator MPEG I II 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 83 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 and so you should not
40. ied to be qualified for such use Antenna Warning Warning To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95 1 RF exposure limits it is recommended for Intel PRO Wireless 2100A LAN MiniPCl Adapters installed in a desktop or portable computer that the antenna for this device be installed so as to provide a separation distance of al least 2 cm from all persons and that the antenna must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter It is recommended that the user limit exposure time if the antenna is positioned closer than 2 cm Use On Aircraft Caution Caution Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments Other Wireless Devices Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network Refer to the documentation supplied with wireless Ethernet adapters or other devices in the wireless network USA Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use when used over its full frequency bandwidth capabilities 5 15 to 5 35 GHz due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems The product can be used outdoors only if the frequency range is limited to 5 26 to 5 35 GHz In additio
41. ine 68 Haut Rhin Departments in Which the Intel Wireless LAN MiniPCI Adapter Cannot Be Used The Intel PRO Wireless 2100A LAN MiniPCI Adapter cannot currently be used in any departments of mainland France other than those listed above Before operating your computer device or system in a department not listed above see the heading in this section How to Turn Off the Wireless LAN Radio 114 Appendix B Notices Maximum allowable EIRP 802 11b wireless LAN cards in the mainland departments of France not shown in the table above are as follows See the ART website at www art telecom fr for information on the French overseas territories Frequency Ranges Indoors Outdoors MHz 2400 2446 5 10 mw Not permitted 2446 5 2483 5 100 mW 100 mW on private property with Ministry of Defense approval How to turn off the wireless LAN radio Note Turning the wireless LAN radio off is not the same as disabling the wireless LAN card It is not necessary to disable the card to meet the regulatory requirements While operating the computer or system incorporating the Intel PRO Wireless 2100A LAN MiniPCl in those French departments that do not allow use of the wireless LAN equipment the user of the equipment must turn off the wireless LAN radio in order to comply with local regulations Instructions on how to do this are provided below How to turn off the WLAN radio using software If Intel PROSet is installed To turn of
42. ing uses only 105 Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only Regulatory Information The Wireless module must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the standards listed below following the provisions of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC ETSI EN 301 489 1 17 ETSI EN 300 328 2 EN 300 328 V1 4 1 USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of the devices in an Wireless LAN System is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation 106 Appendix B Notices Canada Canada Radio Frequency Interference Requirements The device is certified to the requirements of the RSS 210 for LELAN devices The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations For further information contact your local Industry Canada office This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Issue 2 and RSS 210 Issue 4 Dec
43. le 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 13 Display e The 15 4 display panel provides a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease of use The Thin Film Transistor TFT supports up to WSXGA e ATI Radeon 9200 with 64MB 128MB optional DDR VGA Memory e Supports simultaneous display between LCD and CRT display e S video for output to a television or display device that supports S video input e One console display for multimedia status e Dual View support 14 Getting familiar with your computer Indicators Your computer provides an array of 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 components The three indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information Caps Lock activity Num Lock activity i 15 Scroll Lock activity a wv 2 a 3 Note The keypad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numeric keypad The five indicators located at the front of the unit provide the follow ing status information Power mode e Steady green power on wpe e Orange standby mode X e Flashing orange hibernation mode Hard Disc mode e Lights to Indicate when the hard oo is reading
44. lick and item in the content area When there is more than one CD or DVD drive the drives will be shown Pictures and videos are shown as files with thumbnails and organized in folders To browse a folder click to open it To go back up to the folder above it click the Up one level folder 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 to allow you to fine tune its performance to your machine and your personal preferences The Set tings page is reached by the Advanced Settings button on the Home page Use the Screen ratio to indicate if you have a standard 4 3 or wide screen 16 9 display The Enable sub woofer 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 the About Aspire Arcade button to open a page with version and copyright information Click the Restore to factory settings button to return the Aspire Arcade settings to their default values 73 Player controls When watching video clips movies or slideshows as full screen visual content two pop up control
45. location or send faxes Warning Your modem is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging the computer into a digital phone system will damage the modem 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 29 Audio Your computer includes an integrated stereo audio system Embedded sub woofer provides tight and precise bass performance for sounds from opteratiing system games multi media and internet appli cations and other sources Once the external device Ex headphone microphone is connected the embedded speakers would be disable 30 Getting familiar with your computer Aspire Media Console Arcade Button Console Display Media Controls The Acer Aspire 2000 notebook computer features a convenient Media Console that includes from left to right the Arcade button for instant on multimedia a sapphire blue console display for viewing use ful system information like Arcade mode media type status battery status clock and even personalised greetings and a set of media con trols for on screen menu navigation and media playback In addition a convenient on screen navigation bar with large buttons is made available under Windows which is easily operated via the com puter s built in touchpad When system off Press Arcade button to enable Aspire Arcade applicaion without getting into Windows OS Press Arcade
46. ls below 95 It is recommended that you run down the battery and then fully recharge it 90 Troubleshooting Appendix A Specifications This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer 93 Microprocessor e Intel Pentium M Porcessor 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 1680 x 1050 WSXGA 16 7M Colors e ATI Radon 9200 with 64MB 128MB optional DDR VGA Memory e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support e Dual View support e S video for output to a television or display device that support S video input e One 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 key Windows keyboard e Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device 94 Appendix A Specifications I O ports e One type II PC Card slot PCMCIA and CardBus e One IEEE 1394 port e One RJ 11 modem jack V 90 V 92 56K e One RJ 45 network jack Fast Et
47. n 40 Operating on battery power Peripherals and options Your Aspire 2000 series notebook computer offers 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 43 External display devices You can connect an external VGA monitor or projector to your com puter s external display port See the section entitled Display for information on using the computer s simultaneous display and multi display features Use the Fn F5 hot key to toggle the display setting between the com puter s LCD panel and the external display device See Hot keys on page 20 for more information 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 47 for more information on connecting USB devices External keyboard Your computer features a full size keyboard However if you prefer you can connect an exte
48. n it should be noted that high power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device See the user s guide for information on specifying the radio frequency to be used FCC Regulations Part 15 Declaration of Conformity DoC Intel Corporation declares that the equipment described in this document is within the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations listed below Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B Class B for a digital device This declaration is based upon the compliance of the Intel R PRO Wireless LAN MiniPCl Adapters to the above standards Intel has determined that the models listed have been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards if no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and if the equipment is properly maintained and operated These units are identical to the units tested and found acceptable with the applicable standards Records maintained by Intel continue to reflect that units 117 being produced under this Declaration of Conformity within the variation that can be expected due to quantity production and tested on a statistical basis continue to comply with the applicable technical standards FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 This device uses generates and radiates radio frequency energy The radio frequency energy produced by this device is well below the maximum exposure all
49. n Power Ad Hoc Decreasing the transmit power will reduce the radio coverage MIN 25 50 75 MAX cael __ te 112 Appendix B Notices The default setting under EIRP is ON This setting is not modifiable by the user The default transmission power setting on the slider is 50 milliwatts mW These default settings allow use of the Intel adapter in countries where 802 11a is currently allowed including Australia Austria Belgium Canada Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Luxembourg Malta Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom USA 4 To reduce the amount of output power used move the power slider bar to a lower value then check the strength and quality of the wireless link using the Intel PROSet icon in the system tray or the General tab in Intel PROSet 5 Modify the power setting repeatedly until you find the lowest power setting value that still yields acceptable link quality Additional 802 11a and 802 11b Restrictions All EU countries Use of 802 112 is indoors only France Note At the time of publication of this document operation of Intel PRO Wireless 2100A LAN MiniPCI Adapters in 802 11b mode was restricted in France to indoor use only and was allowable in only 58 specific regional departements due to local restrictions on transmission powe
50. n place 4 Replace the memory compartment door and fasten the screw The computer automatically detects the new module and reconfigures the memory 52 Peripherals and options 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 2000 series notebook computer is ideal for taking with you when you move around This chapter provides tips on things to consider when traveling with your computer 55 Disconnecting from the desktop Before moving with your computer you must turn it off and disconnect all peripherals 1 Save your work and close all applications Shut down Windows to turn off your computer Unplug the AC adapter from the mains outlet and then disconnect it from the computer 4 Disconnect any external devices such as a keyboard mouse or printer that are attached to your computer 5 If you are using a security lock cable disconnect the lock from the computer 6 Pack your computer in a strong waterproof bag or case 56 Moving with your computer 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
51. of guides 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 computer 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 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 first click on the Power Management icon in Windows Control Panel and then check that the power button is set to shut down the computer when pressed See Windows Help for more information Note If you are unable to shut down the computer in the usual way press and hold the power button for more than four seconds You should then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 C 32 F
52. 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 is 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 Donot allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 8 If an 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 102 Appendix B Notices a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into th
53. onized EN covering essential requirements of Article 3 2 of the R amp TTE Directive IDA TS SSS Following FCC OET bulletin 65 supplement C guidelines Specific Absorption Rate SAR evaluating radio equipment for human exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields Warning See 802 11a and 802 11b restrictions and guidelines for specific EU countries or regions within countries under the heading European Economic Area Restrictions below 108 Appendix B Notices Translated Statements of Compliance English This product follows the provisions of the European Directive 1999 5 EC European Economic Area Restrictions Note on Local Restrictions on 802 11a and 802 11b Radio Usage Caution Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802 11a and 802 11b wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries 802 11a and 802 11b products are designed for use only in specific countries and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those of designated use As a user of these products you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country of use The device transmit power control TPC interface is part of the Intel PROSet software Operational restrictions for Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power EIRP are provided by the system manufacturer Any
54. 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 the building 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 mains power throughout the meeting or you can run down your battery first and then connect the AC adapter 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 57 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
55. owed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC PThis device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 subpart C of the FCC Rules and Regulations Operation is subject to the following two conditions PThis device may not cause harmful interference PThis device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The FCC limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual and operated in a commercial environment However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular commercial installation or if operated in a residential area If harmful interference with radio or television reception occurs when the device is turned on the user must correct the situation at the user s own expense The user is encouraged to try one or more of the following corrective measures PRe orient or relocate the receiving antenna Pincrease the separation between the equipment and receiver PConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that on which the receiver is connected PConsult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION The Part 15 radio device operates on a non interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency Any changes or modification to said product not e
56. ower Your Aspire 2000 series 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 35 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 the mains power supply Your computer supports charge in use enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the com puter 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 the battery s 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 wi
57. 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 Home page click the Home button in the shape of a house 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 Mini mize Maximize and Close have standard PC behaviours To quit Aspire Arcade click the Close button in the upper right cor ner of the window You can also click the To PC button 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 DVD Cinema section of this guide 74 Software Cinema If your computer came with a DVD drive you can play movies from DVDs and Video CDs VCDs with the Cinema feature of Aspire Arcade This player has the features and controls of a typical living room DVD player When you inser
58. pare 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 computer 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 60 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 ch
59. quipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for pan European 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 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 101 Telecommunications notices A Tick notice For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for future reference 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 Donot 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
60. r and frequencies The departments in which the Intel adapter can currently be used are listed below Since it is likely that additional permitted departments will be added to the list at regular intervals visit the website of the French Authority for Regulation of Telecommunications ART for updated information in French at http Awww art telecom fr or in English at http www art telecom fr eng Departments in Which the Intel Wireless LAN MiniPCl Adapter Can Be Used Indoors Only The Intel PRO Wireless 2100A LAN MiniPCI Adapter can currently be used in the following departments of mainland France and in those departments indoors only 01 Ain 36 Indre 69 Rhone 02 Aisne 37 Indre et Loire 70 Haute Saone 03 Allier 39 Jura 71 Saone et Loire 113 05 Hautes Alpes 41 Loir et Cher 72 Sarthe 08 Ardennes 42 Loire 75 Paris 09 Ariege 45 Loiret 77 Seine et Marne 10 Aube 50 Manche 78 Yvelines 11 Aude 54 Meurthe et Moselle 79 Deux Sevres 12 Aveyron 55 Meuse 82 Tarn et Garonne 16 Charente 57 Moselle 84 Vaucluse 19 Correze 58 Nievre 86 Vienne 2A Corse Sud 59 Nord 88 Vosges 2B Haute Corse 60 Oise 89 Yonne 21 Cote d Or 61 Orne 90 Territoire de Belfort 24 Dordogne 63 Puy du Dome 91 Essonne 25 Doubs 64 Pyrenees 92 Hauts de Seine Atlantique 26 Drome 65 Haute Pyrenees 93 Seine St Denis 27 Eure 66 Pyrenees 94 Valde Marne Orientales 32 Gers 67 Bas Rhin 35 Ille et Vila
61. rnal 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 inputting typed data on your notebook computer External keypad Your computer features an embedded keypad that when combined with the Num Lock feature enables you to easily input typed 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 44 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 43 and Printer on page 46 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 that 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 A further advantage of USB is the ability to use
62. s 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 signal that describe on screen action and dialogue for the hearing impaired Audio selects the default language for DVD titles 66 Software 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 pic
63. s toggle the Num Lk 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 18 Getting familiar with your computer 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 19 Windows keys The keyboard features two keys that provide Windows specific func tions TL O g peo CCEC soeSss Windows key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on a the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It Lf f 2 i ay can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions aut Tab activates the next Taskbar button au E opens the My Computer window au F1 opens Help and Support ae F opens the Find All Files dialog box au M minimizes all windows Shift Ag M undoes the minimize all windows a amp M action a R opens the Run dialog box Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the application s context menu S 20 Hot keys Getting familiar with
64. spond 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 from 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 89 The printer does not work Check the following e Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and it is turned on e Check that the cable is properly connected to the appropriate 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 hardware and install the necessary drivers 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 When the battery is 95 99 full it won t charge to 100 capacity To preserve the life of the battery the system only lets you charge the battery when its capacity fal
65. such that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting PDo not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected if not the radio may be damaged Use in specific environments The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration FAA The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital Antenna use Note Any U NII device that operates in the 5 15 5 25 GHz band shall use a transmitting antenna that is an integral part of the device In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits low gain integrated antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 2 cm or more from the body of all persons High gain wall mount or mast mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 3 cm or more from the body of all persons Please contact your professional installer VAR or antenna manufacturer for proper installation requirements Explosive Device Proximity Warning 116 Appendix B Notices Warning Do not operate a portable transmitter such as a wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modif
66. t 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 When viewing DVDs the following special controls are added to the pop up panel DVD Menu Subtitle Language and Angle If more than one optical drive contains a playable disc click the Cin ema 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 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 side 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 4 3 Standard or 16 9 Widescreen according to your display preferences The
67. ter Key component upgrades Memory upgrade Hard disk upgrade Moving with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetings Taking the computer home Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Traveling internationally with your computer Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations 38 39 41 43 43 43 43 43 44 45 46 46 47 47 49 49 49 50 50 52 53 55 56 56 56 56 57 57 57 57 58 59 59 59 59 60 60 60 60 Software System software Launch Manager Aspire Arcade Instant on Arcade Features and Benefits Cinema Album Music Media Controls Hot key Function Windows Arcade Finding and playing content Advanced Settings Player controls Cinema Album Video Music Burner Function BIOS Setup Utility Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 61 63 63 65 65 65 65 66 66 68 69 70 71 72 72 73 74 76 79 80 81 82 83 85 87 91 97 119 Getting familiar with your computer Your Aspire 2000 series notebook computer combines solid performance versatility multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design Increase your productivit
68. tery level Rest the cursor over the battery power icon on the taskbar to see the battery s present charge level The LED indicator on the console display will show the usage of the battery 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 a PC card if it is not being used as it will continue to draw power 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 38 Operating on battery power e Look after your AC adapter and battery 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 to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down When the battery low warning appears the recommended course of action depends on your situation The AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter into the computer and then and a power connect to the mains power supply outlet are 2 Save all necessary files available 3 Resume work
69. 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 37 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 refer to Page15 for Batery mode 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 bat
70. thout turning the computer on Connect the 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 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again 36 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 Frequent use
71. to verification Transmit Power Restrictions 802 11b Transmit Power European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power EIRP and the frequency range 2400 2483 5 MHz 802 11a Transmit Power Transmit Power Control User Instructions Modifying the transmission power level of your wireless LAN adapter allows you to expand or confine a coverage area in relation to other wireless devices 110 Appendix B Notices that could be operating nearby Decreasing the transmit power level will reduce the radio coverage 111 Setting Transmit Power Using the Intel PROSet Configuration Utility 1 Start Intel PROSet In the PROSet interface click the Adapter tab 2 In the Power Settings section of the Adapter screen click Configure 3 On the Power Settings window find the Transmission Power Control 802 11a band section Adapter Power Settings Power Management Auto XI Transmission Power Value 50m 802 114 band Transmission Power Ad Hoc 100 Ad Hoc Settings amp Band Static 802 11b Channel Static 802 114 Channel Static Power Settings E3 Power Management 3g Select a balance between power consumption and adapter GD perfomance Maximum Maximum Battery Life Performance Transmission Power Control 802 11a band Decreasing the transmit power will reduce the radio coverage Z EIRP a Con CO 15 2 25 30 35 40 45 50mW Transmissio
72. ture 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 screen remains off to save power For instance when playing watching a DVD Example1 Step1 Press Arcade button to turn on the Instant on Arcade Step2 Insert a disc into the DVD driver Step3 The movie begins to play automatically 67 Example2 Step1 Click the Cinema on the Aspire Arcade screen The Cinema will be shown on the console display Step2 Insert a disc into the DVD driver Step3 Click DVD Optical Drive The DVD and gt play icon will be shown on the console display Note Press the Arcade button to go back to main menu You
73. uality 47 Expansion devices PC Card Your computer features a PC card slot that supports a standard Type II PC card PCMCIA or CardBus This greatly increases your computer s usability and expandability A variety of PC cards are available such as flash memory SRAM fax data modem LAN and SCSI cards Consult your dealer for information on PC card options for your computer Note Refer to your card s manual 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 way 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 Windows will automatically detect the card s presence 48 Peripherals and options To remove a PC card 1 Close the application that is 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 3 Press the PC card eject button to partially eject the card 4 Pull the card from the slot 49 Miscellaneous options Battery pack It is a good idea to have a spare battery especially when you travel with your computer
74. xpressly approved by Intel could void the user s authority to operate this device 118 Appendix B Notices Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Wireless module is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Wireless module shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized The transmitter and the antenna are permanently installed inside the notebook and are specific for this model not for generic computer The antenna of this device is installed on the top of the LCD display For compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits It should be operated with a separation distance of 20cm or more between the antenna and the body of the user and the antenna should not be operated next to a nearby person This equipment 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 interference in a residential installation This equipment 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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can b
75. y 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 the unit Open view e 5 A 1 Display Wide screen display provides visual output 2 Power Button Turns the cmputer on or off 3 Launch keys Buttons that can be programmed to start frequently used applications Getting familiar with your computer 4 Stereo Speakers Produce stereo sound 5 Touchpad Touch sensitive pad that functions like a computer mouse 6 Click buttons amp 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 Front view Ul d N 1 Headphone in jack Connects headphones for audio output Q 2 Microphone in jack Connects an external microphone for n audio input 7 3 4 in 1 Card Reader Supports MemoryStick MultiMediaCard SecureDigital SmartMedia kinds of memory sticks 4 Latch Locks and releases the lid 5 Bluetooth Button Starts optional Bluetooth functionality 6 Wireless Button Turns an optional internal wireless device on or off Top view 1 Getting familiar with your computer
76. y to increase the screen brightness level e The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the Fn F5 hot key 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 Alternatively click on the Display icon in Control Panel e Click on the Settings tab to check the resolution setting Resolutions lower than the specified resolution result in a display that is less than full screen There is no audio coming from my computer Check the following 88 Troubleshooting 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 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 re

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