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1. To use the embedded numeric keys toggle the Num Lk on by pressing the Fn F11 keys simultaneously With the embedded keypad turned on the following actions are possible Number keys on Type numbers using embedded keypad embedded keypad in the normal way Cursor control keys on Hold down the Shift Hold Fn key while embedded keypad key while using the using cursor control cursor keys on the keys embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Hold down the Fn key Type letters in the while typing letters normal way using the embedded keypad keys Simultaneously press the Shift key for capital letters Ke o0 S no 18 Getting familiar with your computer Windows keys The keyboard features two keys that provide Windows specific functions TD soe see LT PT LELHFR Windows key Pressed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on Ay the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It ay can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions au Tab activates the next Taskbar button Ag E opens the My Computer window Ag F1 opens Help and Support Ag F opens the Find All Files dialog box Ag M minimizes all windows Shift M undoes the minimize all windows M action Au 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 Hot keys Using the Fn key with an
2. To quit Aspire Arcade click the Close button in the upper right corner of the window You can also click To PC Player controls At the bottom of the window the player controls used for video slideshows movies and music are shown The group on the left pro vides standard playback controls play pause stop etc The group on the right controls volume mute and volume up down Note when playing DVDs there are additional controls added to the right of the volume controls These are discussed in more detail in the Cinema section of this guide ETA ya 5 lt 2 o0 S a 62 Software Cinema If your computer came with a DVD drive you can play movies from DVDs and Video CDs VCDs with the Cinema function of Aspire Arcade This player has the features and controls of a typical living room DVD player When you insert a disc into the DVD drive the movie begins playing automatically To control the movie the pop up player control panel appears at the bottom of the window when you move the mouse If more than one optical drive contains a playable disc click the Cinema button on the Home page to open the Cinema content page then select the disc from the list on the right you d like to watch When viewing DVDs the following special controls are added to the pop up panel e DVD Menu e Subtitle e Language e Angle The currently playing disc will be shown in the area above the list of drive
3. Getting familiar with your computer Your Aspire 2010 notebook computer combines solid performance versatility multimedia capabilities and portability with stylish design Increase your productivity by working wherever you are This chapter provides an in depth tour of your computer s features A tour of your computer After setting up your new Aspire notebook computer as illustrated in the Just for starters poster take a few minutes to explore the your sytem Open view 1 Screen Wide screen display provides visual output 2 Power Button Turns the computer on or off ga 7 r Getting familiar with your computer 3 Launch keys Buttons that can be programmed to start frequently used applications Pa oQ 4 Stereo Speakers Produce stereo sound 5 Touchpad Touch sensitive pad that functions like a computer mouse 6 Click buttons and 4 way Right and left buttons that provide the scroll key same functions as the buttons on a computer mouse The scroll key scrolls the contents of a window up and down as well as right and left Front view in ysi suq 1 Headphone in jack Connects headphones for audio output 2 Microphone in jack Connects an external microphone for e audio input 7 3 4in 1 Card Reader Supports for models with Memorystick Discrete VGA only MultiMediaCard SecureDigital SmartMedia 4 Latch Loc
4. 46 Peripherals and options To remove a PC card 1 Close the applications if any using the PC card 2 Double click on the PC card icon on the taskbar and then select the option to safely remove the card Wait for the message telling you that it is now safe to remove the card Press the PC card eject button a to partially eject the card 4 Pull the card from the slot b fo a a a oo 47 Key component upgrades Your computer is designed to deliver solid performance However in time you might find that your applications demand even more com puting power For this reason you are able to upgrade key compo nents 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 2 Turnthe computer over to access the memory compartment on the bottom of the unit Remove the screw from the memory compartment door a and then lift the cover off b m ya gt gt 48 Peripher
5. 44 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 quality 45 Expansion devices m ya gt gt 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 fax data modem LAN and SCSI cards Consult your dealer for information on PC card options for your notebook com puter Note Refer to the PC Card documentation for details on how to install and use the card To insert a PC card 1 Align the card with your computer s PC card slot Make sure that the edge with the connectors is facing the slot and that the card is the right side up Many cards are marked with an arrow to help you insert them correctly Slide the card into the slot and push gently until the card connects If necessary connect the card s cable to the jack on the outer edge of the card 4 The operating system will automatically detect the card s presence
6. Computer Model Number CL32 Machine Type Aspire 2010 SKU Number Aspire 201xx Cx 0 9 a z or A Z Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 U S A Contact Person Mr Young Kim Phone No 408 922 2909 Fax No 408 922 2606 96 Appendix B Notices acer Acer Incorporated 8F 88 Sec 1 Hsin Tai Wu Rd Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221 Taiwan R O C Tel 886 2 2696 1234 Fax 886 2 2696 3535 www acer com Declaration of Conformity for CE marking We Acer Inc 8F 88 Sec 1 Hsin Tai Wu Rd Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221 Taiwan R O C Contact Person Mr Easy Lai Tel 886 2 8691 3089 Fax 886 2 8691 3000 E mail easy_lai acer com tw Hereby declare that Product Notebook PC Trade Name Acer Model Number CL32 Machine Type Aspire 2010 SKU Number Aspire 201xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives Reference No Title 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive LVD 1999 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive R amp TTE The product specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the
7. Nakamic ee National P10 ONKYO p1 ONKYO p12 ONKYO p7 To view a slideshow open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view then click Play slideshow The slideshow is played full screen Use the pop up control panel to control the slideshow To rotate a picture in full screen click Rotate right or Rotate left You can also view a single picture by clicking on it This opens the pic ture full screen Slideshow settings To change slideshow settings click the Settings button on the Album page The Slide duration setting determines how long each slide is shown before automatically advancing to the next picture in the slideshow The Transition effects setting sets the style of transition used between pictures To add background music to a slideshow set the Play music during slideshow option to Yes The select music page asks you to choose music from your personal music library Click Restore to factory settings to return your settings to their default values o0 g lt ae 66 Software Video To open the Video function click Video on the Arcade Home page to open the Video Home page Note The Video feature is designed for video file playback of MPEG1 MPEG2 if a DVD drive is installed AVI WMV and ASF formats If you want to watch a DVD or VCD use the Cinema function Two options are shown on the Video page Video Play or Video Edit Playing a vide
8. 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 Frequent use the more you use the battery the faster it will reach the end of its effective life A standard computer battery has a life span of about 500 charges Installing and removing the battery pack Important Before removing the battery from the unit connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using your computer Otherwise turn off the computer first To install a battery pack 1 Align the battery with the open battery bay make sure that the end with the contacts will enter first and that the top surface of the battery is facing up 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery locks in place To remove a battery pack 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay Charging the ba
9. and Printer on page 44 for information on connecting a USB keyboard keypad mouse or printer Other common USB devices include digital cameras scanners and external storage devices USB is plug and play which means 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 An added advantage of USB is the ability to use USB hubs This means that several devices can share a USB port simultaneously 43 IEEE 1394 Port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported device like a digital video camera See the provided documentation provided with your IEEE 1394 enabled device for more information D o0 S a 44 Peripherals and options Printer Your computer supports both parallel and USB printers Refer to the printer s manual for information on e Setting up the hardware e Installing the necessary drivers in Windows e Operating instructions To use a USB printer simply connect the device to one of your com puter s USB ports and then wait for Windows to detect the new hard ware To connect a parallel printer first shut down the operating system Connect the printer to the parallel port and then restart the computer Wait for Windows to detect the new hardware Audio devices Your notebook computer has built in stereo speakers See the section entitled Audio devices on page
10. local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning your computer it is important that you follow these 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 73 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 USIISuJ First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Getting familiar with your computer A tour of your computer Open view Front view Top view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Display Indicators Keyboard Lock keys Embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hot keys Euro key Touchpad Touchpad basics Launch keys Storage Ejecting the optical disc Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray Connectivity options Ethernet and LAN Fax data modem Audio Securing your computer Security slot Passwords Contents D o0 S a Operating on battery power Battery pack Battery pack characteristics Maximizing the battery s life Installing and removing the battery pack Chargin
11. 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 If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 This Aspire Notebook Computer uses a lithium battery Replace the battery with the same type recommended in the product specification list Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion 13 Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters 15 Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment 16 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this compute
12. same product will continue to comply with the requirements C p 2004 3 5 Casy Lai Easy Lai Director Date Qualification Center Product Assurance Acer Inc Index A ACPI 37 audio 29 connecting externally 44 troubleshooting 79 B battery bay 11 battery pack battery low warning 36 caring for v characteristics 33 charging 35 checking charge level 35 installing 34 low conditions 36 maximizing life 33 optimizing 35 removing 35 using the first time 33 BIOS Setup Utility 75 entering 75 C caps lock 16 onindicator 14 care battery pack v computer iv CD troubleshooting 80 charging checking level 35 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 54 caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 53 features 12 moving around 54 security 30 setting up ahome office 56 taking home 55 97 traveling internationally 58 traveling on local trips 57 turning off iii connections audio 44 external display devices 41 external input devices 41 keyboard external 41 keypad external 41 mouse 41 printer 44 USB 42 connectivity options 27 Ethernet 27 D display 13 troubleshooting 79 DVD troubleshooting 80 E Ethernet connection 27 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 79 front view 3 G guide iii H hard disk 25 upgrading 50 help iii hotkeys 20 K keyboard 16 connecting externally 41 embedded numeric keypad 17 hotkeys 20 lock keys 16 troubleshooting 80 Windo
13. these situations you don t have to shut down the operat ing system Preparing the computer First disconnect any peripherals that you don t want to take with you Next close the lid placing your computer in Standby mode You can now Safely carry it around with you When you are ready to use your computer again open the lid and then press the power button to bring it out of Standby mode What to bring to short meetings If your battery is fully charged you probably won t need to take any thing else with you to the meeting What to bring to long meetings For longer meetings take along the AC adapter You can use AC power or run down your battery first and then connect the AC 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 ou gt ga 5 o0 g lt ae 52 Moving with your computer Taking the computer home When you move between your office and home you will need to pre pare your computer for the short trip Preparing the computer After disconnecting your computer from the desktop prepare the unit as follows 1 Remove all media from the drives Loaded media can damage the drive heads during transit 2 Pack the computer in a protective case that is padded to guard agains
14. Acer Aspire 2010 Series User s Guide Copyright 2004 All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire 2010 Series Notebook Computer User s Guide Original Issue March 2004 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents herein and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondences 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 2010 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 o
15. Body ID No applied to the wireless module installed in this product These numbers are subject to change without notice List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of April 2003 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden and the United Kingdom Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use y l ga S lt j o0 E i 94 Appendix B Notices The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Blue tooth Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Never theless the Aspire notebook computer shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is mini mized as follows 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s guide of each RF option device Note Acer Dual Band 11b g Wireless Mini PCI Adapter implements transmission diversity function The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually by users to have good quality of radiocom
16. activity Hard disc drive is reading or writing w indicator data Battery mode e Blue fully charged e Orange being charged e Flashing orange low on power Bluetooth mode Bluetooth wireless connection is optional enabled Wireless LAN mode Wireless LAN communication is optional enabled e Ke o0 S a 16 Getting familiar with your computer Keyboard The keyboard features full size keys with an embedded keypad separate cursor control keys two Windows keys and 13 function keys Lock keys Fit F12 Numik ih Sor Lk BERR BEBRBEEET The computer features three lock keys each with its own status indica tor light Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase Toggle on off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the left side of the keyboard Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded numeric keypad can be used Toggle on off by pressing the Fn F11 keys combination 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 off by pressing the Fn F12 keys combination Embedded numeric keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small blue numbers and characters on the keys as shown below ou gt go D 5 AAL ES LULULULLLILJLLILIL UL
17. als and options 3 Insert the memory module diagonally in the slot a and then press down gently until it clicks in place b D o0 S a 4 Replace the memory compartment cover and fasten the screw The system automatically detects the new module and reconfigures the system memory Hard disk upgrade It is possible to replace your hard disk with a higher capacity drive when you need more storage space Your computer uses a 9 5mm 2 5 inch Enhanced IDE hard disk Consult your dealer if you need to per form a hard disk upgrade Moving with your computer Your Aspire 2010 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 Disconnecting from the desktop Before moving with your computer you must turn it off and disconnect all peripherals Save your work and close all applications Shut down Windows to turn off your computer Unplug the AC adapter and disconnect it from the computer A WwW N Disconnect any external devices such as a keyboard mouse or printer that are attached to your computer 5 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 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
18. ard 85 keys keyboard with four programmable launch keys Comfortable palm rest area with well positioned touchpad Expansion e PC card slot enables a range of add on options e Upgradeable hard disk and memory modules Display The 15 4 display panel provides a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease of use Intel Extreme Graphics Technology for model with UMA only ATI Radeon 9700 with 64MB DDR VGA Memory for model with Discrete VGA only Supports simultaneous display on external LCD or CRT S video for output to a television or display device that supports S video input DualView support ou gt ga 5 14 Getting familiar with your computer Indicators Your computer provides three indicators located above the keyboard in addition to five indicators positioned at the front of the palm rest area These indicators show the status of the computer and its compo nents fo a oy a The three indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information when lit Caps Lock Caps Lock activie NumLk Num Lock active Note The keypad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numeric keypad Scr Lk Scroll Lock active The five indicators located at the front of the unit provide the following status information when lit Power mode e Steady green power on xX e Orange standby mode e Flashing orange hibernation mode Hard disc
19. are settings in the Aspire Arcade that allow you to fine tune its performance to your machine and your personal preferences The Set tings page is reached by the Advanced Settings button on the Home page Use the Screen ratio setting to choose between standard 4 3 or widescreen 16 9 display Note If your speakers are not capable of outputting low frequency signals it is recommended that you do not select this option in order to avoid damaging your speakers Audio output should be set to Stereo if you are listening to speak ers or Virtual surround sound if you are using headphones Click About Aspire Arcade to open a page with version and copy right information Click Restore to factory settings to return the Aspire Arcade settings to their default values 61 Arcade controls When watching video clips movies or slideshows as full screen visual content two pop up control panels are shown when you move the mouse They automatically disappear after several seconds The Navi gation controls panel appears at the top and the Player controls panel appears at the bottom of the screen Navigation controls To return to the Arcade home page click the Home button in the upper left corner of the window To go up one folder level while searching for content click Up one level To return to a previous screen click Return The buttons in the upper right Minimize Maxi mize and Close have standard PC behaviours
20. authorized access by setting Windows password protection The user must enter the password before beginning a Windows session e First open User Accounts in Windows Control Panel and select your account e Click Create a Password and then set your desired password e Click Performance and Maintenance Power Options in Control Panel e On the Advanced tab select the option to prompt for password when computer resumes from standby e To cancel password protection reset the password with a blank password ou gt ga 5 30 Getting familiar with your computer Sb S are Operating on battery power Your Aspire 2010 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 33 Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics e Employs current battery technology standards e Delivers a battery low warning The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to an external power supply Your computer supports charge in use enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer However recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time The battery will come in handy when you travel o
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22. cade Hot keys When running in the Windows environment the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine tune the features and settings of Aspire Arcade Fn F1 On line help menu Fn F3 Battery info Fn F5 Display toggle Fn F6 Screen blank Fn F8 Speaker toggle Fn Volume up Increases the speaker volume Fn J Volume down Decreases the speaker volume Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn lt Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Hh Volume up 4 Volume down Next Chapter lt Previous Chapter o0 g lt ae 60 Software Finding and playing content Clicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature s home page The content pages have buttons on the left and a content browsing area on the right If a button shows one of several choices such as sort order the current setting is shown by a brightly coloured ball on the left side To pick content click and item in the content area When there is more than one CD or DVD drive all drives will be shown Pictures and videos are shown as files with thumbnails and organized into folders To browse a folder click to open it To go back up to the folder above it click the Up one level button If there is more content than will fit on a page use the buttons at the lower right to scroll through the pages Advanced Settings There
23. ck content once menu Scroll Click and hold to scroll up down left right Note Keep your fingers as well as the surface of the touchpad clean and dry The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movements the lighter your touch the better the response Tapping hard will not increase the touchpad s responsiveness 23 Launch keys Located at the top of the keyboard are four buttons 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 E mail application and key 2 is used to launch the Internet browser Keys 3 and 4 start the Launch Manager application and can be programmed to provide quick access to fre quently used applications To set the launch keys run the Acer Launch Manager E mail Launches your E mail application Web browser Launches your Internet browser P2 User programmable P1 User programmable aup ya D 5 D o0 S a 24 Getting familiar with your computer 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 the model you purchased you have a Tray in DVD CD RW combo d
24. computer turns off some or all of these devices in order to conserve power Your computer employs a power management scheme that supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface enabling maxi mum power conservation without compromising system performance ACPI allows Windows to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer In this way Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer Refer to Windows Help for more information ou gt ga 5 38 Operating on battery power Sd S are Peripherals and options Your Aspire 2010 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 41 External display devices You can connect an external VGA monitor or projector to your computer s external display port Use the Fn F5 hot key combination to toggle between the com puter s LCD panel and the external display device See Hot keys on page 19 for more information External input devices You can connect a variety of input devices to your computer s USB ports p
25. ction under main menu 69 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 m ya gt The BIOS setup utility displays summary information on your computer its devices processor and memory Your computer is already configured for optimal performance so you should not need to run this utility However you may need to change the BIOS settings if you encounter configuration problems in the future Refer to Frequently asked questions on page 73 Software 70 USISuJ 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 73 Frequently asked questions This section suggests solutions to commonly encountered problems I press the power button but my computer does not start or boot up Look at the Power status indicator e If it i
26. d 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 respond Try attaching an external USB keyboard to one of your computer s USB ports If it works the internal keyboard might have become discon nected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center The optical drive cannot read a disc Check the following e Make sure that the disc is supported by the drive If your computer has a DVD drive it can read CDs and DVDs e Make sure that the disc is free of scratches or smudges If the disc is dirty clean it using a disc cleaning kit e Ifthe disc is OK the drive head might be dirty Clean it using a drive head cleaning kit The printer does not work Check the following e Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and is turned on e Check that the cable is properly connected to the ports on both the computer and the printer e Ifyou are using a printer connected to your compu
27. ditions this appliance may not operate Please ensure that a separate telephone not dependent on local power is available for emergency use Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service to gt Ca a 90 Appendix B Notices Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for future reference lt 2 o0 S ae 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 3 Do not use this product near water 4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 5 Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This p
28. ents Modem notices Notice for USA 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 infor mation the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this infor mation to your telephone company If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equip ment operations or procedures that could affect the proper function ing of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equip ment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If 87 the problem is with the equipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telepho
29. eparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for moving between your office and home It is advisable to make sure that the battery is fully charged If you are traveling by air you might be required to turn on the com puter during security checks What to take with you It is advisable to take the following items with you e AC adapter e Spare fully charged battery packs e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer e Phone and network cables if you plan to use the computer s modem and network connections Special considerations In addition to the considerations for taking your computer home keep the following in mind e Always take your computer as carry on luggage e f 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 ou gt ga 5 o0 lt ae 54 Moving with your computer Traveling internationally with your computer Occasionally you might need to travel between countries with your computer Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for normal travel Remember to take special precautions for air travel What to take with you It is advisable to take the following items with you e AC adapter e Power cords that are approp
30. er Ke o0 S a Warning Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery low warning appears Data will be lost if the battery is fully depleted causing the computer to shut down When the battery low warning appears the recommended course of action depends on your situation The AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter into the computer and then and a power connect to an external power supply outlet are 2 Save all necessary files available 3 Resume work 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 i Turn on the computer and resume work An AC adapter or a power outlet is unavailable You have no spare battery pack Save all necessary files N Close all applications Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer w 37 Power management Your computer features built in power management that constantly monitors system activity System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard touchpad mouse hard disk drive optical drive peripherals connected to the computer and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time the settings are controlled in Windows Power Management the
31. ew 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 your music collection to MP3 and other popular audio formats ou gt ga 5 Ke o0 S a 68 Software Even create MP3 CDs with over 100 of your favourite songs and listen to them on you PC or MP3 CD player Data store files simply and easily Copy your computer s hard drive files for easy recovery in the event of a crash archiving your data on CD DVD eliminates the need for extra hard drives Video your world in pictures Turn digital photos into a Slideshow VCD with background music that can be played by most DVD players Bring new life to your video clips and share any event with your friends and family for playback on most DVD players You can even add customized menus to Video CDs and Super Video CDs For Specific details about each of these options consult the User s Guide or click the Help button to open NTI CD DVD Maker s help menu File type compatibility Cinema DVD SVCD DTS VCD MiniDVD Liner PCM TruSurroundXT SRS DVD audio Video ASFAWMV AVI DVD navigator MPEG1 2 SVCD DivX requires M2V MOV Flash codec Album BMP JPG PNG GIF TIF PSD ICO Music MP3 WMA WAV DVD audio SACD CDA Audio CD Note Auto media detection will only fun
32. f guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire computer 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 See A tour of your computer on page 3 for the location of the power button To turn the power off you can do any of the following e Click on the Start button in Windows and then select Shut Down on the popup menu o0 g lt ae 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 i
33. fects 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 on the Arcade Home page to open the Music Home page Select the folder that contains the music you want to listen to Click Play to listen to the entire CD from the beginning or select the song that you want to hear from the list in the content area The songs in the folder are shown in the content area while the left side has controls for Play Random and Repeat all The Visualize option allows you to watch computer generated visualizations while you listen to music When playing music the control panel at the bot tom of the page makes it easy to adjust the volume and control play back To rip music from a CD click Rip CD In the page that opens select the songs you would like to rip or click Select Clear all then click Rip now Burner NTI CD DVD Maker simplifies today s digital lifestyle by providing and easy and complete solution for recording data audio photos or video Now you can burn and share anything on CD DVD your music just the way you like it your photos your videos Even copy your critical data faster and easier than ever before Copy backup your CD DVD collection Make backup copies of non copy protected CDs in just a f
34. g the battery Checking the battery level Optimizing battery life 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 To insert a PC card To remove a PC card Key component upgrades Memory upgrade Installing memory Hard disk upgrade Moving with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Taking the computer home Setting up a home office Traveling with with computer Traveling internationally with your computer Software System software Launch Manager Windows Arcade 31 33 33 33 34 35 35 35 36 37 39 41 41 41 41 41 42 43 44 44 45 45 45 46 47 47 47 48 49 51 51 52 52 53 54 55 57 57 58 Arcade Hot keys Finding and playing content Advanced Settings Arcade controls Navigation controls Player controls Cinema DVD settings Album Video Playing a video file Editing a video file Music Burner Copy backup your CD DVD collection Audio create your own greatest hits CDs Data store files simply and easily Video your world in pictures BIOS Setup Utility Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 59 60 60 61 61 61 62 62 64 66 66 66 67 67 67 67 68 68 69 71 73 77 83 97 USIISuJ
35. ks and releases the lid 5 Bluetooth Button Starts Bluetooth functionality optional 6 Wireless Button Turns an internal wireless device on or off optional amp Getting familiar with your computer Top view a o0 For recording audio on the computer 1 Built in Microphone LEDs that turn on and off to show the 2 Status Indicator system status Left view 1 PC card slot Type II PC card slot supports PCMCIA or a CardBus 2 PC card eject button Press the eject button to remove a PC card from the PC card slot 3 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive in active 4 Eject button Ejects optical drive tray 5 Emergency eject hole Ejects optical drive tray when the computer is turned off See page 25 for more detail fo Pa oy 1 Right view Infrared port ee Getting familiar with your computer Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer IR aware computer etc DC in jack mm Connect the AC power adapter Kensington lock slot For attaching a security device Ventilation Slot Enables the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Rear view 1 S video Connects to a television or display device with S video input i 2 External display port Connects an external VGA display monitor D 3 4 USB ports USB 2 0 ports 5 Network jack Connects the computer
36. munication 2 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty Canada Low power license exempt radiocommunication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installed outdoors is subject to licensing Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS 102 Aspire notebook computer employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s Web site at www hc sc gc ca rpb to gt Ca gt Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product Notebook Personal
37. ne 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 List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of April 2003 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden and the United Kingdom Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use Notice for Australia For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified y l ga 88 Appendix B Notices Notice for New Zealand For Modem with approval number PTC 211 03 008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any i
38. network See Windows Help for information on setting up a network connection 27 Fax data modem Your computer features a built in fax data modem enabling you to communicate over a phone line This means that you can connect to the Internet via a dialup account with an ISP log in to your network from a remote location or send faxes Warning Your modem is not compatible with digital phone lines 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 28 Getting familiar with your computer Audio Your computer includes an integrated stereo audio system fo a a a oo m Once the external device Ex headphone microphone is connected the embedded speakers would be disable 29 Securing your computer Your computer features hardware and software security solutions in the form of a slot for a Kensington lock and system password function ality Security slot A slot for a Kensington lock enables you to physically protect your computer from theft Use this feature as follows e Wrap asecurity 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 un
39. nt shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service 89 For Modem with approval number PTC 211 01 030 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing Use of pulse dialing when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition Should such problems occur the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service This equipment may not provide for the effective hand over of a call to another device connected to the same line Under power failure con
40. o file Click Video Play to watch video files The Video page shows the video files in the content area on the right side They are organized by fold ers and a thumbnail image shows the first frame of the video To play a video file click on it the video will play full screen The pop up control panel will appear at the bottom of the screen when you move the mouse To return to the Video page click Stop Editing a video file Click the Video Edit to open the PowerDirector program PowerDirector is a digital video editing program that can help you cre ate professional looking movies complete with music special effects and transition effects PowerDirector provides home users with a sim ple tool to help them do something a little more creative with their home videos You don t have to be a video professional to enjoy using PowerDirector The digital movie production process involves a combination of artistry and technology beginning with raw video footage and ending with a movie Before you edit your movie using PowerDirector you must first create or gather it s component parts video clips photos and music When you have your raw footage on hand you can use PowerDirector to perform the following tasks acquire video and audio content trim video and audio content to desired length add a special effect to a video clip 67 adjust the sharpness contrast and or color of a video clip add transition ef
41. on the Start button Next select the appropriate folder and then click on the application icon To learn about the software and utility make use of the online help provided by the software Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard See Launch keys on page 23 for the location of the launch keys You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application Launch Manager Wireless Device Boot status WLAN Always On thea fr Launch Manager Add Delete Launch Manager Add Delete Internet Browser Add Delete E Mail Manager Add Delete m ya gt gt o0 58 Software Windows Arcade Aspire Arcade is an integrated player for music photos DVD movies and videos To watch or listen click a content button e g Music Video etc on the Arcade home page Cinema watch DVDs or VCDs Album view photos stored on your hard drive or any remov able media Video watch and or edit video clips Music listen to music files in a variety of formats Burner create CDs and or DVDs to share or archive data Advanced Settings adjust Aspire Arcade according to yor 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 59 Ar
42. other key creates a hot key providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions m ya gt gt To use a hot key first hold down the Fn key Next press the second key in the combination Finally release both keys Fi F3 F4 F8 2 z ve Pg Up PgDn Home End 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 function available if supported by operating system See Power management on page 37 Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode See Power management on page 37 Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected or both the display screen and external monitor 20 Getting familiar with your computer Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display backlight off to save power Press any key to return a Nn o0 a am Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the build in touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn Volume up Increases the speaker volume Fn Volume down Decreases the speaker volume Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn lt Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Euro key Your computer supports
43. r 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 without 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 WU N Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again aup gt ga 5 o0 g lt ae 34 Operating on battery power Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and dis charged three times Use this conditioning process for all new batteries or if a battery hasn t been used for a long time If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks you are advised to remove the battery pack from the unit Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 60 C 140 F Extreme temperatures may adversely
44. r 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 EXPO SURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN to gt Ca a Dn o0 S ae 92 Appendix B Notices PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE ADVERTENCIA RADIACION LASER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING VEDABNING SE IKKE IND STRALEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD ALA TUUOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN 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 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
45. r 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 Restore to factory settings to return the settings to their default values Language The Language settings control the audio and subtitle output of DVDs VCDs Subtitle selects the default subtitle language for DVDs when availa ble The factory setting is Off Closed caption turns on the closed captions on DVDs This function displays captions encoded in the video signal that describe on screen action and dialogue for the hearing impaired the factory setting is Off Audio selects the default language for DVD titles ou gt ga 5 64 Software Album Aspire Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide show from any available drive on your computer Click Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Album main page Aspire Arcade Album Removable Disk G The content area on the right shows both individual pictures and fold ers Click on a folder to open it A Aspire Arcade Album James Chen ta Up one level at Nakamichi p12
46. reme Graphics Technology for model with UMA only e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support e DualView support e S video for output to a television or display device that support S video input Audio e 2 1 Channel Speaker e MS Sound compatible e Audio ports for microphone in and headphones Keyboard and pointing device e 85 86 key Windows keyboard e Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device ou gt ga 5 D o0 S a 80 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 92 56K e One RJ 45 network jack Ethernet 100 1000 e One DC in jack e One parallel port e One S video port NTSC PAL e One external monitor port e One microphone line in jack e One headphone speaker line out jack e Infrared FIR port e Three USB 2 0 ports e 4in 1 Card Reader for models with Discrete VGA only 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 20 80 RH Operating system e Microsoft Windows XP Edition Power e 8 cell or 4 cell Li lon battery pack e 65W AC adapter 81 Options e Additional AC adapter e Additional Li lon battery pack Additional SODIMM
47. riate for the countries you plan to visit e Spare fully charged battery packs e Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer e Phone and network cables if you plan to use the computer s modem and network connections Caution Check that your modem is suitable for the telephone system in the countries you plan to visit You may have to use a PC card modem in some locations Special considerations In addition to the considerations for normal travel with your computer keep the following in mind when traveling internationally e Check that your power cord is suitable for the local power supply If necessary purchase a power cord that meets local requirements 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 2010 series notebook computer includes system utilities This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer 57 System software Your computer comes preloaded with the following software e Microsoft Windows operating system e Hardware BIOS setup utility e System utilities drivers and application software Note To run software applications in Windows first click
48. rive or DVD Dual drive The optical drive provides increased storage capacity as well as offering a host of multimedia possibilities See the section entitled Getting familiar with your computer on page 1 for the locations of these drives Fjecting the optical disc To eject an optical disc e With the computer turned on press the optical drive eject button e The tray will be released and partially pop open e Gently pull the tray out to its limit 25 To load an optical disc e Place a CD or DVD on the open tray Align the disc s center hole with the tray s spindle e Gently push down on the disc until it clicks in place on the spindle e Gently push in the tray until it clicks closed Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray If you need to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off push a straightened paper clip into the optical drive emergency eject hole The tray will be released and partially pop open D o0 S a 26 Getting familiar with your computer Connectivity options Your computer has built in connectivity options enabling you to hook up to a network or communicate over a phone line Ethernet and LAN The integrated network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based 10 100Mbps network To use the network feature plug an Ethernet cable into your computer s network jack and then connect the other end to a network jack or hub on your
49. roduct 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 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 8 Ifan extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating 9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 10 Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water 91 d If the
50. roviding increased functionality and greater ease of use In addition the USB ports can be used to connect many other peripheral devices such as digital cameras printers and scanners See Expansion devices on page 45 for more information on connecting USB devices External keyboard Your computer features a full size keyboard However if you prefer you can connect an external keyboard to one of your computer s USB ports This enables you to enjoy the comfort and added features of a full size desktop system keyboard when entering data on your note book computer External keypad Your computer features an embedded keypad that when combined with the Num Lock feature enables you to easily input numeric data Alternatively you can connect a 17 key numeric keypad to one of your computer s USB ports This enables you to enjoy the benefits of a numeric keypad without interfering with your use of the computer s keyboard for typing text External pointing device Your computer features a sensitive touchpad pointing device with two click buttons and a scroll key However if you prefer to use a conven tional mouse or other pointing device you can connect it to one of your computer s USB ports ou gt ga 5 a o0 oo 42 Peripherals and options USB devices Your computer features three USB Universal Serial Bus 2 0 ports for connecting a range of USB peripherals See External input devices on page 41
51. s 256 512MB 1GB a 5 ce DB a 82 Appendix A Specifications Sb S no Appendix B Notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Energy Star Partner Acer Inc has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter ference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer ence by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the device and receiver e Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections
52. s 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 e 4 3 Standard or 16 9 Widescreen according to your display preferences 03 e The Letterbox option displays complete widescreen movie content in its original aspect ratio and adds black bars at the top and bottom of the screen e The Pan amp Scan feature is for DVD titles with a widescreen aspect ratio e Cinema vision is a nonlinear video stretching technology that produces minimal distortion in the centre of the picture e Stretch stretches the video display to the size of the display screen The Colour profile option allows you to select from a list of colour configurations to change the overall colour of the video content dur ing playback Original uses the colou
53. s 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 AC power make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged in to the computer and to the power outlet Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on check the follow ing e The brightness level might be too low Press the Fn and gt keys to increase the screen brightness level e The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the Fn and F5 keys to toggle the display setting e The system may be in standby mode Try pressing the power button to resume The image is not full screen Make sure that the resolution is set to a resolution your system sup ports e Right click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box Or click on the Display icon in Control Panel e Click on the Settings tab to check the resolution setting ou gt ga 5 D o0 S a 74 Troubleshooting There is no audio coming from my computer Check the following e The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar If it is crosse
54. t near sources of heat such as a radiator Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 C 32 F 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 a power strip or wall outlet Grasp and pull the plug instead e The total ampere ratings of equipment plugged into a power strip should not exceed the ampere rating for that power strip ou gt ga 5 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
55. t knocks Make sure that the unit cannot slide around inside the case Caution Avoid packing items next to the top of the computer as this could result in damage to the screen What to bring with you If you don t have spare items at home it is advisable to take along the AC adapter and this User s Guide Special considerations To protect your computer in transit it is advisable to pay attention to the following e Minimize the effect of temperature changes Keep your computer with you instead of placing it in storage holds e Avoid leaving your computer in a hot car e Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation to form in your computer Before turning the computer on allow it to return to room temperature and then check the screen for signs of condensation If the temperature change is greater than 10 C 18 F allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly by placing it in a room with a temperature between the outside and room temperatures Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home as well as at work it may be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter This will allow you to travel lighter as you can keep an AC adapter in each location 53 You might also find it worthwhile keeping a second set of peripherals at home such as a keyboard keypad mouse and printer Traveling with with computer Sometimes you might need to make longer trips with your computer Pr
56. tem will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services lt 2 o0 S ae 2 This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances 3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s Specifications a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and b The equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another 5 This equipme
57. ter s parallel port restart the computer Windows needs to find the new hardware and install the necessary drivers I want to set up my location to use the internal modem Follow these steps e Click on Start and then click on Control Panel e Double click on Phone and Modem Options e In the Dialing Rules tab begin setting up your location Refer to Windows Help for more information 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 falls below 95 It is recommended that you run down the battery and then fully recharge it ou gt ga 5 76 Troubleshooting en S oo Appendix A Specifications This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer 79 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 for models with Discrete VGA only e 9 5mm 30GB and up Enhanced IDE hard disk drive e One internal optical drive Display and Video e 15 4 16 10 Thin Film Transistor TFT displaying at 1280 x 800 WXGA 16 7M Colors e ATI Radeon 9700 with 64MB DDR VGA Memory for models with Discrete VGA only e Intel Ext
58. the new Euro currency character First hold down the Alt Gr key and then press the Euro key if eee 4 ai 21 Touchpad The built in touchpad is a PS 2 compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface The cursor responds to your finger move ments on the touchpad The two click buttons function likemouse but tons The scroll key enables up and down and side to side scrolling in documents and web pages The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area providing maximum comfort and efficiency Touchpad basics Use the touchpad as follows a ry SS 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 as you would use the buttons on a computer mouse e Use the scroll key 2 to scroll through long documents and web pages Press the top of the key to scroll up and the bottom to scroll down left to scroll left and right to scroll right 22 Pa oy Getting familiar with your computer Execute Click twice Tap twice quickly quickly Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold Tap twice Then slide your quickly On the finger across second tap slide the touchpad to your finger drag the cursor across the over the touchpad to selection drag the cursor over the selection Access Cli
59. to an Ethernet network ofe 6 Modem jack Connects the built in fax data modem to a phone line W 7 Parallel port Connects a parallel device such as a printer 10 Getting familiar with your computer 9 IEEE 1394 port Connects IEEE 1394 devices a oy Bottom view 1 Mini PCI 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 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack 5 Battery pack The computer s removable battery D o0 S a 12 Getting familiar with your computer Features Performance e Intel Pentium M Processor at 1 4 GHz or higher e 2 memory slots supporting 333 MHz DDR upgradeable to 2GB e 30GB and up Enhanced IDE hard disk drive Multimedia e Built in optical drive DVD CD RW Combo or DVD Dual Drive e 15 4 TFT Color LCD 1280x800 WXGA panel e 2 1 channel speaker 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 11b g Wireless LAN and Bluetooth manufacturing options Human centric design e Rugged portable construction e Stylish appearance e Stand
60. 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 certi fied to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equip ment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Com munications Commission to operate this computer to gt Ca a lt 2 o0 S ae 86 Appendix B Notices Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Remarque a intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this Aspire Notebook Computer series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please visit www acer com about certificates nb for complete docum
61. ttery 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 power outlet You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is charging However charging the battery with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time Note You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the day Allowing the battery to charge overnight before traveling enables you to start the next day with a fully charged battery Checking the battery level The Windows Power Meter indicates the current battery level Rest the cursor over the battery power icon on the taskbar to see the battery s present charge level Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery opera tion prolonging the charge recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below e Purchase an extra battery pack e Use AC power whenever possible reserving your battery for on the go use e Eject PC card when not in use e Store the battery pack in a cool dry place The recommended temperature is 10 C to 30 C Higher temperatures cause the battery to self discharge faster e Excessive recharging decreases the battery life 36 Operating on battery power Battery low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Met
62. ws keys 19 keypad connecting externally 41 to gt Ca a lt 2 o0 S ae 98 L launch keys 24 M memory installing 48 49 upgrading 48 microphone troubleshooting 80 modem setting location 81 mouse connecting externally 41 N notice DVD copyright protection 97 num lock 16 onindicator 14 numeric keypad embedded 17 O optical drive 25 options hard disk upgrade 50 memory upgrade 48 PC Cards 45 spare AC adapter 47 spare battery 47 P password 30 PC Card inserting 45 removing 46 ports external display 9 parallel 10 USB 9 power management 37 printer connecting 44 troubleshooting 81 problems 79 audio 79 CD 80 display 79 DVD 80 keyboard 80 printer 81 startup 79 R right view 5 8 S safety CD or DVD 95 FCC notice 91 general instructions 94 lithium battery 96 modem notices 92 security password 30 slot 30 service when to call v software bundled 61 speakers troubleshooting 79 Standby mode hotkey 20 status indicators 14 status LCD 14 storage 25 hard disk 25 optical drive 25 T touchpad 22 using 22 23 travel international flights 58 local trips 57 U USB connecting 42 utility BIOS Setup 75 Ww Windows 63 Windows keys 19

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