Acer 1300 series Laptop User Manual
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1. Acer Aspire 1300 series User s guide A WB CC Asl 300 Ebook Page ii Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Copyright 2002 All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire 1300 Series Notebook Computer User s Guide Original Issue M ay 2002 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 aparticular 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 1300 series Notebook computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date All trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective companies2. L WY D Sp Eis Asl 300 Ebook Page 24 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 24 Getting familiar with your computer 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 Y NB Eis Asl 200 Ebook Page 25 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Audio Your computer includes an integrated stereo audio system Built in stereo speakers are located at the front of the unit Volume is adjusted using software such as Volume Control in Windows or any other application that provides a volume adjustment control Two audio ports on the left side of the computer enable external devices to be connected See A tour of your computer for the location of the audio ports For information on connecting external devices see Audio devices in the section entitled Peripherals and options Sp Eis Asl 300 Ebook Page 26 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 26 Getting familiar with your computer Securing your computer Your computer features hardware and software security solutions in the form of a slot for a Kensington lock and a password facility Security slot A slot for a Kensington slot enables you to physically protect your computer from theft Use this feature as follows 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
3. It can be started shortly after you turn the computer on by pressing the F2 key during POST acer Aspire The BlOS 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 need to run this utility However you may need to change the BIOS settings if you encounter configuration problems in the future Refer to Troubleshooting if a problem arises Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS setup utility provides two menus Startup and Exit e Usethe forward and back cursor control keys to move between the two menus e Pressthe Enter key to launch a menu and then use the up and down cursor control keys to move between menu items Alternatively you can press the appropriate shortcut key displayed in red to select a menu or menu item So So Se ee d Asl 200 Ebook Page 61 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 61 When you select a menu item its dialog box is displayed Information and instructions are displayed at the bottom of the screen Startup menu The Startup menu provides two items Date and Time and Boot Device Processor Boot Device 1A12 6 20 98 18 CPU Speed 1508 MHz 6 Disk GB HDD Serial Number IC25N 262ATH4 DUD CD ROM Drive QSI DUD ROM Be ei lemory Product name L t 1308 Manufacturer name Total RAM UUID Peesabnens7524 esaszaanzesnas6o Serial Numbe
4. S Ge W Z d Asl 300 Ebook Page iii Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Getting familiar with your computer A tour of your computer Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Display Indicators Keyboard Special keys Keyboard ergonomics Touchpad Touchpad basics Launch keys Storage Inserting and ejecting a diskette Ejecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray Connectivity options Ethernet and LAN Fax data modem Audio 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 Battery low warning Power management vii vii vii Contents a So a el WB d Asl 300 Ebook Page iv Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM To oa Peripherals and options 35 External display devices 37 External input devices 38 External keyboard 38 External keypad 38 External pointing device 39 Printer 40 Audio devices 41 Expansion devices 42 PC Card 42 USB devices 44 Miscellaneous options 45 Battery pack 45 AC adapter 45 Key component upgrades 46 Memory upgrade 46 Hard disk upgrade 47 M oving with your computer 49 Disconnecting from the desktop 51 Moving around 52 Preparing the computer 52 What to bring to short meetin
5. Your Aspire 1300 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 So el IN N d Asl 300 Ebook Page 51 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Disconnecting from the desktop Before moving with your computer you must turn it off and disconnect all peripherals 1 2 3 Save your work and close all applications Shut down Windows to turn off your computer Unplug the AC adapter from the mains outlet and then disconnect it from the computer Disconnect any external devices such as a keyboard mouse or printer that are attached to your computer If you are using asecurity lock cable disconnect the lock from the computer Pack your computer in a strong waterproof bag or case So a el WB d Asl 300 Ebook Page 52 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 52 M oving 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 meeting room In these situations you don t have to shut down the operating system Preparing the computer First disconnect any peripherals that you dont 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 pressthe
6. fully deplete the battery before recharging A Li lon battery however can be recharged at any time 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 computer However recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure 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 conditioning process that you should follow 1 Insert the new battery in the computer Do not turn the computer on 2 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery 3 Disconnect the AC adapter 4 Turn onthe computer and operate using battery power 5 Fully deplete the battery until the battery low warning appears 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged t
7. 77 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 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 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 e 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 e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice 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 cert
8. UGA Memory Serial Number 6123456789 BIOS ROM Save current settings and return to previous work Save and Reboot This menu item allows you to save the new DO Ssettings before closing the BIOS setup utility and rebooting the computer e After making changes to items on the Startup menu select the Exit menu Select Save and Reboot Press lt OK gt to setup pa ter ial Numb CD ROM Drive The computer will be reboote producti nane P n OK 4 eral y to select a control lt OK gt button or lt Enter gt key accept entries cancels button or lt Esc gt key reject entries Use cursor spacebar and numeric keys to change values lt Alt gt key activates accelerators Pressthe Enter key to accept the new settings The BIOS setup utility will close and the computer will reboot with the new BIOS settings e Alternatively you can select Cancel or press the Esc key to keep the original settings In this case the BIOS setup utility will remain open Exit No Save This menu item allows you to close the BIOS setup utility without saving any changes S og ee d Asl 200 Ebook Page 64 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 64 Software Processor Exit the SCU vill not be saved ttt Serial Numbe Press lt Tab gt key to select a control lt OK gt button or lt Enter gt key accept entries lt Cancel gt button or lt Esc gt key reject entries Use cursor spacebar and numeric keys to chan
9. and the bottom to scroll down Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice quickly Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold Tap twice quickly On the second tap Then slide your slide your finger across the touchpad finger across the to drag the cursor over the selection touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection Access Click once content menu Note keep your fingers as well asthe 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 ee d As 200 Ebook Page 20 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 20 Getting familiar with your computer Launch keys Located at the top of the keyboard are four buttons These buttons are called launch keys They are designated as key 1 key 2 key 3 and key 4 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 M anager application All four launch keys can be set by the user To set the launch keys run the Acer Launch M anager Email Launches your email application Web browser Launches your Internet browser P1 User programmable P2 User programmable So Se W Z d Asl 300 Ebook Page 21 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 21 Storage Your computer s all in one design offers a variety of d
10. as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction g WB d Asl 300 Ebook Page 82 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM d ER Appendix B Notices g W vV Er Asl 300 Ebook Page 83 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 83 Index A ACPI 33 audio 25 connecting externally 41 controlling volume 25 troubleshooting 68 B batterybay 8 battery pack battery low warning 31 caringfor viii characteristics 29 charging 31 checking chargelevel 31 installing 30 low conditions 32 maximizing life 29 optimizing 31 removing 30 31 usingthefirt time 29 battery releaselatch 8 BlOS Setup Utility 60 64 Advanced menu 63 entering 60 navigating 60 setup menu 61 boot device setting in BIOS Utility 62 brightness hotkeys 16 C capslock 13 on indicator 11 care battery pack viii computer viii CD troubleshooting 69 charging checkinglevel 31 cleaning computer ix computer bringing to meetings 52 caringfor viii cleaning ix disconnecting 51 features 9 movingaround 52 security 26 settingup ahome office 54 takinghome 53 travelinginternationally 56 traveling on local trips 55 turning off vii connections audio 41 external display devices 37 external input devices 38 keyboard external 38 keypad external 38 mouse 39 printer 40 USB 44 connectivity options 23 Ethernet 23 D date settingin BIOS Utility 61 diskette drive 21 display 10 hotke
11. 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 Makesurethat the volumeisnot muted or set too low see the problem There is no audio coming from my computer I can t eject the optical drive tray with my computer turned off The computer needs to be turned on for the optical drive eject button to function 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 See Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray for more information 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 disconnected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center The floppy disk drive cannot read a diskette Check the following e Make sure that the diskette is properly inserted in the floppy disk drive e Make sure that the diskette is formatted e Try to read a second diskette If this works then the first diskette might have a problem e If the diskette is not the cause of the problem then the drive head might be dirty Clean it using a drive head cleaning kit ao So a el MD N d Asl 300 E
12. drive emergency eject hole Used to eject an optical disc when the computer is turned off Optical drive eject button Press the eject button to remove a disc from the optical drive Optical disc read indicator Light emitting diode LED that indicates when an optical disc is being read o So ei g Si Si ee d As 200 Ebook Page 7 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Rear view 1 Kensington lock slot For attaching a security connector 2 DC in jack Connects the AC adapter 3 USB ports 2 ports for connecting USB devices 4 External display port Connects an external VGA display monitor 5 Parallel port Connects a parallel device such as a printer 6 Ventilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use ee d As 200 Ebook Page 8 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 8 Getting familiar with your computer Bottom view 1 Ventilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 2 Battery The computer s removable battery 3 Battery release latch Slide and hold the latch and then pull the battery to remove it from the unit 4 Hard disk bay Removable cover provides access to the computer s hard drive 5 Memory compartment Removable cover provides access to the memory slots for upgrading the computer s memory W Z d Asl 300 Ebook Page 9 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 9 Features Performance e
13. 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 anything 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 a So a el IN N d Asl 300 Ebook Page 53 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Taking the computer home When you move between your office and home you will need to prepare your computer for the short trip Preparing the computer After disconnecting your computer from the desktop see Disconnecting from the desktop prepare the unit as follows 1 Removeall 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 M ake sure that the unit cannot slide around inside the case Caution avoid packing items next to the top of the computer asthis 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 alo
14. windows 3A M action 29 LR openstheRun dialog box Applications key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the application s context menu e S i og Js Eis Asl 300 Ebook Page 16 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 16 Getting familiar with your computer Hotkeys 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 EE LN YY YY PO ai Your computer provides the following hot keys Fn F1 Decreases the display panel brightness Fn F2 Increases the display panel brightness Fn F5 Toggles the display setting between 1 the computer s LCD panel 2 an external display device connected to the external display port and 3 simultaneous display on the computer s LCD panel and an external display device Fn F9 Toggles Num Lk on and off See Special keys Fn F10 Toggles the keyboard s Scroll Lock on and off See Special keys Fn Home Toggles the sound on and off M ute Fn Page Up Increases the sound volume Doesn t work for an external keyboard Fn Page Down Decreases the sound volume Doesn t work for an external keyboard Y So So ap KB s d Asl 300 Ebook Page 17 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 17 Euro key Your computer s
15. 3 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 TheCD 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 EXPOSURETO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTEN TION 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 PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE ADVERTENCIA RADIACION LASER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITEEXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING VEDABNING SE IKKE IND STRALEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL R PPNAD ALA TUIJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKEINN STRALEN Lithium battery st
16. C 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 M ake sure that the edge with theconnectors is facing the slot and that the card is the right way up M any cards are marked with an arrow to help you insert them correctly 2 Slide the card into the slot and then push gently until the card connects 3 _ 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 Ko Sie IA KIZ O Eis Asl 200 Ebook Page 43 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 43 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 from the slot A Pull the card from the slot wp WB d Asl 300 Ebook Page 44 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 44 Peripherals and options USB devices Your computer features two USB Universal Serial Bus ports for connecting a range of USB peripherals See External input devices and Printer for informat
17. In addition the USB ports can be used to connect many other peripheral devices such as digital cameras printers and scanners See Expansion devices 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 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 MD So e IN N d Asl 300 Ebook Page 39 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 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 conventional mouse or other pointing device you can connect it to one of your computer s USB ports g NZ d Asl 300 Ebook Page 40 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 40 Peripherals and options Printer Your computer supports both parallel and USB printers Refer to the printer s manual for informatio
18. Mobile AMD Athlon XP1400 XP1600 or higher processor VIA ProSavage KN 133 chipset e 2 memory slots supporting 133M Hz SDRAM PC 133 upgradeable to 1GB e 20GB Enhanced IDE hard disk Microsoft Windows XP operating system Multimedia e Built in optical drive CD ROM DVD ROM or DVD CD RW combo drive e 141 or 15 0 XGA TFT LCD panel e Built in stereo speakers e Audio input and output jacks Connectivity e Integrated 10 100M bps Ethernet connection e Built in 56K bps fax data modem e 2 universal serial bus USB ports Human centric design and ergonomics e All in one design incorporating hard drive optical drive and floppy disk drive e Rugged yet extremely portable construction e Stylish appearance e Full size keyboard with 4 programmable launch keys e 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 a d Asl 300 Ebook Page 10 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 10 Getting familiar with your computer Display The 14 1 or 15 0 display panel provides a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease of use The thin film transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD supports extended graphics array XGA resolution enabling 16 7 million colors at 1024 x 768 Video performance Your Aspire 1300 series notebook computer features an a
19. Sp Eis Asl 200 Ebook Page 14 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 14 Getting familiar with your computer Embedded keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad It is indicated by small blue numbers and characters on the applicable keys To use the embedded numeric keys toggle the Num Lk on by pressing the Fn F9 keys simultaneously With the embedded keypad turned on the following actions are possible Number keyson embedded Type numbers using keypad embedded keypad in the normal way Cursor control keys on Hold down the Shift key Hold Fn key while using embedded keypad while using the cursor keys cursor control keys on the embedded keypad M ain keyboard keys Hold down the Fn key while Type letters in the normal typing letters using the way embedded keypad keys Simultaneously press the Shift key for capital letters o T J Eis d Asl 300 Ebook Page 15 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Windows keys The features two keys that provide Windows specific functions Windows key Pressed alone this key hasthe same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions 3A Tab activates the next Taskbar button 29 LE opensthe My Computer window 3 LEI opens Help and Support F opensthefFind All Files dialog box 29 N minimizesall windows Shift 29 M undoesthe minimize all
20. Windows operating system are stored there If your system files or operating system become corrupted however you will need to boot from a floppy disk or CD e Turm on your computer and then press the F2 key to enter the BIOS setup utility e Select the startup menu and then select Boot Device Start Processor 28 op Speed 1500 MHz Internal Hard Disk ry HDD Serial Number Devi d DUD CD ROM Drive 2 D Product name Manufacturer name UUID 78283AGDGAS75 Serial Number a Select one of these drives as ist choice for the BIOS for booting the system e Usethe cursor control keys to change the order of the boot devices The drive in which you will load a bootable diskette or CD should be set as the first boot device e Pressthe Enter key to accept the new settings Select Cancel or press the Esc key to keep the original settings e Net load the disk in the appropriate drive and then exit the BIOS setup utility see Save and Reboot below Your computer will restart and boot from the startup disk o SA Ss ee d Asl 200 Ebook Page 63 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 63 Exit menu The Exit menu provides three items Save and Reboot Exit No Save and Default Settings Processor CPU Speed 1508 MHz lemory Intern HDD Serial Number IC25N 6262ATO4 DUD CD ROM Drive QSI DUD ROM Wl Aen LS mane DE 1306 Manuf ac Total RAM UUID 2 bab esaabons 752466 4452030205 R256C
21. 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 Push the power button To use this method you must first click on the Power M anagement 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 el S Sak WB d Asl 300 Ebook Page viii Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Ko viii Note if you are unable to shut down the computer in the usual way press and hold the power switch 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 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 you
22. ata storage options e Thehigh 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 Thefloppy disk drive The floppy disk drive accepts standard 1 44M B 3 5 diskettes Thehigh speed optical drive Depending on your model you havea CD ROM DVD ROM or DVD CD RW combo drive 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 for the locations of these drives Inserting and ejecting a diskette To insert a diskette in the floppy disk drive e Push the diskette into the drive M ake sure that the label ison the outer edge and facing upwards e Thediskette will click in place and the floppy disk eject button will pop out To remove a diskette from the floppy disk drive e Push the floppy disk eject button e Thediskette will be released and partially pop out of the drive e Pull the diskette from the drive Fjecting the optical drive tray To eject the optical drive tray e With the computer turned on press the optical drive eject button e Thetray will be released and partially pop open e Gently pull the tray out to its limit a d ee d Asl 300 Ebook Page 22 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 22 Getting familiar with your computer To load an optical disc
23. atement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery isincorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig handtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type L ver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverand ren el 8 ik IN N d Asl 300 Ebook Page 81 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anvand samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anvant batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS Paristo 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 unsachgemafen 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
24. ating on battery power g e ke d Asl 300 Ebook Page 35 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Peripherals and options A Ko eg W o d Asl 300 Ebook Page 36 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Your Aspire 1300 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 So el W Z d Asl 300 Ebook Page 37 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 37 External display devices You can connect an external VGA monitor or projector to your computer 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 computer s LCD panel and the external display device See Hot keys for more information a g WZ Eis Asl 300 Ebook Page 38 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 38 Peripherals and options External input devices You can connect a variety of input devicesto your computer s USB ports providing increased functionality and greater ease of use
25. book Page 69 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 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 CD ROM drive it can read CDs but cannot read DVDs If your computer has a DVD drive it can read CDs and DVDs e When placing a disc in the drive tray make sure that it is secure on the spindle of the drive tray e Makesurethat the disc is free from scratches or smudges If the disc is dirty clean it using a disc cleaning kit e IfthediscisOK 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 it isturned on e Check that the cable is properly connected to the appropriate ports on both the computer and the printer e If you 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 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 Inthe 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 t
26. ccelerated graphics port AGP video system integrated in the VIA ProSavage KN 133 chipset This provides a robust solution while enabling high quality video output Simultaneous display Your computer s large display combined with its multimedia capabilities makes it ideally suited to delivering presentations You can also connect an external monitor or projector and then choose to use the computer s LCD panel only the external device only or the LCD panel and external device simultaneously Simultaneous display allows you to manage a presentation on your computer while your audience watches the monitor or projector screen g ee d Asl 200 Ebook Page 11 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 11 Indicators Your computer provides an array of six indicators located above the keyboard in addition to two indicators positioned at the front of the palm rest area These indicators show the status of the computer and its components The six indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information la Caps Lock active 2a Num Lock active Note the keypad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numeric keypad 3 Scroll Lock active Floppy disk drive activity 55 Hard disk drive activity S Optical drive activity MP Zs As1300_E book Page 12 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 12 Getting familiar with your computer The two indicators located at the fro
27. d 26 slot 26 service when to call ix software bundled 59 ge 9 W d Asl 300 Ebook Page 85 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM speakers troubleshooting 68 statusindicators 11 statusLCD 11 storage 21 floppydrive 21 hard disk 21 optical drive 21 T time setting in BIOS Utility 61 touchpad 18 using 18 19 travel international flights 56 localtrips 55 U USB connecting 44 utility BIOSSetup 60 64 V volume adjusting 25 hotkeys 16 W Windowskeys 15 85 0 amp IN N As1300_E book Page 86 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 86 S Ge
28. e Placea CD or DVD on the open tray Align the disc s center hole with the tray s spindle 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 So Se IN Er Asl 300 Ebook Page 23 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 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 100M bps network To use the network feature plug an Ethernet cable into your computer s network jack and then connect the other end to a network jack or hub on your network See Windows Help for information on setting up anetwork connection Fax data modem Your computer features a built in fax data modem enabling you to communicate over a phone line This means that you can connect to the Internet via a dialup account with an ISP login 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
29. ed the fuse rating 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 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 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 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 If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service ao 9 amp WB d Asl 300 Ebook Page 80 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM d 80 Appendix B Notices 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 1
30. esnot operate normally g Asl 300 Ebook Page x Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM y e a d Asl 300 Ebook Page 1 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Getting familiar with your computer A So Ko W o d Asl 300 Ebook Page 2 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Your Aspire 1300 series notebook computer combines solid performance versatility multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design Increase your productivity by working wherever you are This chapter provides an in depth tour of your computer s features So el ee nee Page 3 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 3 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 Front view D o WZ Eis As 200 Ebook Page 4 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Getting familiar with your computer 1 Display Large liquid crystal display LCD provides visual output 2 Launch keys 4 buttons that can be programmed to start frequently used applications 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off 4 Touchpad Touch sensitive pad that functions like a computer mouse 5 Click buttons amp Right and left buttons that provide the same functions as the scroll key buttons on a computer mouse The scroll key scrolls the contents of a window up and down 6 Speakers Left and right
31. g recharging efficiency You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below e Purchase an extra battery pack e UseAC power whenever possible reserving your battery for on the go use Eject aPC card if it isnot 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 e Look after your AC adapter and battery See Taking care of your AC adapter and Taking care of your battery pack Battery low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power M eter Warning connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery low warning appears Data will be lost ifthe battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down el 8 ik NZ Eis Asl 200 Ebook Page 32 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 32 on your situation TheAC adapter and a power outlet are available Operating on battery power When the battery low warning appears the recommended course of action depends 1 Plug the AC adapter into the computer and then connect to the mains power supply 2 Save all necessary files 3 Resume work Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack is available 1 Save all necessary files 2 Close all appl
32. ge values lt Alt gt key activates accelerators e Pressthe Enter key to close the BIOS setup utility without saving any changes e Alternatively you can select Cancel or press the Esc key to keep the BIOS setup utility open Retype the password in the Confirm new password field Default Settings This menu item allows you to restore the default BIOS settings before closing the BIOS setup utility and rebooting the computer The default settings are the configuration that was set in the factory e Select Default Settings on the Exit menu R Save and Reboot k Exit No Save gt Default Settings gt ntern Serial Nuni DUD CD ROM Dril Product name Manufacturer n UUID 78263AG Serial Number Press lt Tah gt key to select a control lt OK gt button or lt Enter gt key accept entries lt Cancel gt button or lt Esc gt key reject entries Use cursor spacebar and numeric keys to change values lt Alt gt key activates accelerators Press the Enter key to load the default settings The BIOS setup utility will close and the computer will reboot with the default BIOS settings e Alternatively you can select Cancel or press the Esc key to keep the original settings In this case the BIOS setup utility will remain open e ke d Asl 300 Ebook Page 65 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Troubleshooting A Ko eg W o d Asl 300 Ebook Page 66 Tuesday Jul
33. gs 52 What to bring to long meetings 52 Taking the computer home 53 Preparing the computer 53 What to bring with you 53 Special considerations 53 Setting up ahome office 54 Traveling with the computer 55 Preparing the computer Ke What to take with you 55 Special considerations 55 Traveling internationally with your computer 56 Preparing the computer 56 What to take with you 56 Special considerations 56 Software 57 System software 59 Launch M anager 59 BIOS Stup Utility 60 a d W d Asl 300 Ebook Page v Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 65 67 71 75 83 Asl 300 Ebook Page vi Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM vi y d Asl 300 Ebook Page vii Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM g Gs vii First things first Your guides A set of 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 global acer com Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on your computer open the lid
34. hat are appropriate for the countries you plan to visit Spare fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer 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 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 If you 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 If carried separately avoid exposing floppy disks to hand held metal detectors a So a el e ke d Asl 300 Ebook Page 57 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Software A Ko eg W o d Asl 300 Ebook Page 58 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Your Aspire 1300 series notebook computer includes system utilities This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer So el Lp Eis Asl 300 Ebook Page 59 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM S
35. he battery when its capacity falls below 95 It is recommended that you run down the battery and then fully recharge it d WB d Asl 300 Ebook Page 70 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM d 70 Troubleshooting g e ke d Asl 300 Ebook Page 71 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Appendix A Specifications A Ko eg W Z d Asl 300 Ebook Page 72 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer E W Z d Asl 300 Ebook Page 73 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM B Microprocessor e Mobile AMD Athlon XP1400 XP1600 or higher processor Memory e Standard 128 or 256 MB main memory using Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM e Two user upgradeable 144 pin industry standard soDIM M slots PC 133 e Maximum of 1GB e 512KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage e Oneinternal floppy disk drive 3 5 1 44 MB e One EIDE hard disk 2 5 9 5mm UltraDM A 100 e Oneinternal optical drive Display and video e 141 or 15 0 Thin Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying 16 7 million colors at 1024 x 768 Extended Graphics Array XGA resolution e Simultaneous LCD and CRT display Audio e 16bit stereo audio AC 97 e Two built in stereo speakers e Audio portsfor microphone in and headphones Keyboard and pointing device e 88 90 key Windows keyboard e Ergonomically centered touchpad p
36. he 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 following e Thebrightness level might be too low Press Fn F2 hot key 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 bein standby mode Try pressing the power switch to resume The image is not full screen M ake sure that the resolution is set to a resolution your system supports 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 a el 8 ik WB d Asl 300 Ebook Page 68 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 68 Troubleshooting There is no audio coming from my computer Check the following e The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the M ute 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
37. hree times a el 8 ik WB d Asl 300 Ebook Page 30 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 30 Operating on battery power Use this conditioning process for all new batteries or if a battery hasn t been used for a longtime If the computer isto 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 battery to accept the maximum possible charge Failure to follow this procedure 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 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 the more you use the battery the faster it will reach the end of its effective life A standard computer battery has a lifespan of about 500 charges Installing and removing the battery pack Important Before removing the battery from the unit connect theAC adapter if you want to continue using you
38. ications 3 Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer 4 Replace the battery pack 5 Turn on the computer and resume work TheAC adapter ora power outlet is unavailable You have no spare battery pack 1 Save all necessary files 2 Close all applications 3 Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer o So es is IN N d Asl 300 Ebook Page 33 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Power management Your computer features a built in power management unit that constantly 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 connected to the computer and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time the settings are controlled in Windows Power Management the computer turns off some or all of these devices in order to conserve power Your computer employs a power management scheme that supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface enabling maximum 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 g W Z d Asl 300 Ebook Page 34 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM d 34 Oper
39. ified 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 cause undesired operation So Ga LP Er Asl 300 Ebook Page 78 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 78 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 w
40. ill 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 changesin 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 equipment 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 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 So Ga LP Er Asl 300 Ebook Page 79 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Important safety instruc
41. ion 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 disconnect the device at any time A further advantage of USB is the ability to use USB hubs This means that several devices can share a USB port simultaneously g W Z d Asl 300 Ebook Page 45 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Miscellaneous options Battery pack It isa good idea to have a spare battery especially when you travel with your computer This greatly increases your productive range when you are on the move AC adapter Having a spare AC adapter allows you to keep one in two different places For example you could have oneAC 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 4 WZ Eis Asl 200 Ebook Page 46 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 46 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 computing power For this reason you are able to upgrade key components Note contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade Memory upgrade Your computer features
42. n 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 computer s USB ports and then wait for Windows to find the new hardware 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 So a el MD N d Asl 300 Ebook Page 41 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 41 Audio devices Your computer offers built in stereo speakers as well as an internal microphone See the section entitled Audio for more information on these features However in addition to the integrated devices the two audio ports on the left side of the unit enable you to connect external audio input and output devices You can plug an external microphone into your computer s microphone in jack This offers the convenience of greater freedom of movement as well asimproved audio input quality Connect headphones to the headphone jack for private listening and improved audio output quality g Sp Er Asl 300 Ebook Page 42 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 42 Peripherals and options Expansion devices PC Card Your computer features a PC card slot that supports a standard Type II or Type Ill PC card PCMCIA or CardBus This greatly increases your computer s usability and expandability A variety of P
43. ng 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 Minimize the effect of temperature changes Keep your computer with you instead of placing it in storage holds e Avold 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 a d WB d Asl 300 Ebook Page 54 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 54 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 a So a el W Z d Asl 300 Ebook Page 55 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Traveling with the computer Sometimes you might need to make longer trips with your computer Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would fo
44. nt of the unit provide the following status information 1 Battery charge Green the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged Amber the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging Red the AC adapter is connected and the battery has a fault Off the AC adapter is not connected or the battery is not installed 2 h Power mode Steady green the computer is on even if the display is turned off Flashing green the computer isin standby mode Off the computer is turned off or in hibernation mode ae UY NB Eis Asl 200 Ebook Page 13 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Keyboard The keyboard features full size keys with an embedded keypad separate cursor control keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys hot keys Special keys Lock keys A ES el The computer features three lock keys each with its own status indicator 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 ison the embedded numeric keypad can be used Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn F9 keys simultaneously Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen toggles up or down one line at atime 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 F10 keys simultaneously
45. ointing device 1 0 ports e Onetypelll or type ll PC Card slot PCM CIA and CardBus e One RJ 11 modem jack V 90 56K e One RJ 45 network jack Ethernet 10 100 e One DC in jack e One parallel port ECP EPP Oneexternal monitor port e One microphone in jack 3 5mm mini jack a el 8 ik WB d Asl 300 Ebook Page 74 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 74 Appendix A Specifications e One headphone jack 3 5mm mini jack Two Universal Serial Bus USB ports Weight and dimensions e 141 display model 2 9 kg 6 4 lbs e 320 W x 262 D x 34 H mm 15 0 display model e 3 1kg 6 8 Ibs e 330 W x 267 D x 35 H mm Environment e Temperature e Operating br 35 C e Non operating 20 C 65 C e Humidity non condensing e Operating 20 80 RH e Non operating 10 90 RH Operating system e Microsoft Windows XP Power e 38 4W 8 cell Ni Mh or 57W 8 cell Li ion smart battery pack 75 Watt AC adapter auto sensing 100 240Vac 50 60Hz Options e 256 512 MB SDRAM memory upgrade module e Additional AC adapter e Additional battery pack a So a el e ke d Asl 300 Ebook Page 75 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Appendix B Notices A Ko eg W Z d Asl 300 Ebook Page 76 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM This appendix lists the general notices for your computer E LP Er Asl 300 Ebook Page
46. r 23456789 Date and Time This menu item allows you to change the date and time settings for your computer s built in clock Internal Hard Disk HDD Serial Number DUD CD ROM Drive Product name Serial Number select a control lt OK gt button or ter gt key accept entries DEE batean or lt Esc gt ZER reject entries Use cursor spacebar and numeric keys to change values lt Alt gt key activates accelerators e Turm on your computer and then press the F2 key to enter the BIOS setup utility Select the startup menu and the select Date and Time e Usethe Tab key to scroll through the items until you arrive at a setting that you want to change Usethecursor control keys to increase or decrease the value of a setting Alternatively you can type a value Pressthe Enter key to accept the new settings Select Cancel or press the Esc key to keep the original settings S og WZ Eis Asl 300 Ebook Page 62 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 62 Software Note you can change the date and time settings from within Windows by clicking on the Date Time icon in Control Panel Alternatively you can double click the time display on the taskbar Boot Device This menu item allows you to set the order of the boot devices After reading the BIOS at startup your computer will search the boot devices for system files Usually you will want the computer to boot from the hard disk as your system files and the
47. r 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 Use the correct battery model for your computer Do not use other kinds of batteries Turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery ao So a el IN N d Asl 300 Ebook Page ix Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM e Do not tamper with the battery Keep the battery away from children e Dispos of batteries according to local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning your computer it is important that you follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Clean with a soft cloth moistened with a little water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Refer to the chapter entitled Troubleshooting my computer if any of the following occurs e You drop the computer or damage the case You spill liquid on the computer e Thecomputer do
48. r 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 el 8 ik IN N d Asl 300 Ebook Page 31 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Charging the battery To charge the battery first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay Plugthe AC adapter into the computer and connect to amains 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 M eter 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 operation prolonging the charge recharge cycle and improvin
49. r 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 computer 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 Alwaystake 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 If carried separately avoid exposing floppy disks to hand held metal detectors 4 WB d Asl 300 Ebook Page 56 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 56 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 see Traveling with your computer What to take with you It is advisable to take the following items with you AC adapter Power cords t
50. speakers deliver stereo audio output 7 Palm rest Provides a comfortable platform for your hands when typing on the keyboard 8 Keyboard Full size keyboard for inputting typed data 9 Status indicators Light emitting diodes LED that show the status of the computer and its components 10 Latch Locks and releases the lid r o VZ So ee d As 200 Ebook Page 5 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Left view 1 Modem jack Connects the built in fax data modem to a phone line 2 Network jack Connects the computer to an Ethernet 10 100 based network 3 Microphone in jack Connects an external microphone for audio input 4 Headphone jack Connects headphones for audio output 5 PC card eject button Press the eject button to remove a PC card from the PC card slot 6 PC card slot The slot supports a standard Type ll or Type lll PC card PCM CIA or CardBus 7 Floppy disk drive Supports a standard 3 5 diskette 8 Floppy disk eject button Press the eject button to remove a diskette from the floppy disk drive KA Zs ee d As 200 Ebook Page 6 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 1 Right view Optical drive Getting familiar with your computer Depending on your model the optical drive isone of the following e CD ROM drive for reading CDs e DVD ROM drive for reading CDs and DVDs e DVD CD RW combo drive for reading CDs and DVDs and writing to CD Rs and CD RWs Optical
51. 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 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 M aintenance Power Options in Control Panel e On the Advanced tab select the option to prompt for a password when your computer resumes from standby To cancel password protection reset the password with a blank password P NS e ke d Asl 300 Ebook Page 27 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Operating on battery power A Ko eg W o gt d Asl 300 Ebook Page 28 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Your Aspire 1300 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 So el W LN d Asl 300 Ebook Page 29 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM e Battery pack Your computer uses a re chargeable Ni Mh or Li Ion battery pack Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics e Employs current battery technology standards e Delivers a battery low warning To prolong the life of your Ni M h battery pack
52. tions Read these instructions carefully Save them for future reference 1 2 10 11 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 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 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 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 exce
53. two memory slots that accept soDIM M s Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The memory slots support PC 133 SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access M emory The memory slots are easily accessible allowing you to upgrade your computer s memory To install memory 1 Turn off the computer M ake sure that the AC adapter is disconnected and then remove the battery pack 2 Turn the computer over to access the memory compartment on the bottom of the unit Remove the screw from the memory compartment door and then lift the door off a SP So Sp Eis As 200 Ebook Page 47 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 47 3 Insert the memory module diagonally in the slot a and then press down gently until it clicks in place b 4 Replace the memory compartment door and fasten the screw The computer automatically detects the new module and reconfigures the memory Hard disk upgrade It is possible to replace your hard disk with a higher capacity drive when you need more storage space Your computer uses a 9 5mm 2 5 inch Enhanced IDE hard disk Consult your dealer if you need to perform a hard disk upgrade KA o e W Z As1300_E book Page 48 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 48 Peripherals and options y e ke de Asl 300 Ebook Page 49 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Moving with your computer A Ko eg W o d Asl 300 Ebook Page 50 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM
54. upports the new Euro currency character Firs hold down the Alt Gr key and then press the Euro key Keyboard ergonomics The wide palm rest area provides a comfortable platform for your hands when typing on the keyboard The ergonomic design enables you to adopt a relaxed yet very efficient typing style So T Ko Sr Sa Sp Eis Asl 200 Ebook Page 18 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 18 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 movements 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 maxinum comfort and efficiency Touchpad basics Use the touchpad as follows e Slide your finger over the surface of the touchpad to control the movement of the cursor Tap the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions 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 Usethe scroll key 2 to scroll through long documents and web pages Press the MD So e ee d Asl 200 Ebook Page 19 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 19 top of the key to scroll up
55. y 9 2002 2 01 PM 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 So el IN N d Asl 300 Ebook Page 67 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM Frequently asked questions This section suggests solutions to commonly encountered problems I press the power switch but my computer does not start or boot up Look at the Power status indicator Ifit isnot lit no power is being delivered to the computer Check the following e 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 e If you are running on mains power make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged in to the computer and to the power outlet e Wielt check the following e Make sure that there is not a non bootable non system diskette in the floppy disk drive If so remove the diskette or replace it with a system diskette and then press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system e The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the Windows startup disk and then press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system Windows will diagnose your system and make necessary fixes Nothing appears on t
56. ys 16 performance 10 simultaneous 10 troubleshooting 67 DVD troubleshooting 69 E Ethernet connection 23 F FAQ See frequently asked questions floppydrive 21 troubleshooting 68 frequently asked questions 67 front view 3 G guide vii ao 9 amp W d Asl 300 Ebook Page 84 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 84 H hard disk 21 upgrading 47 help vii hotkeys 16 K keyboard 13 connecting externally 38 embedded numeric keypad 14 hotkeys 16 lock keys 13 troubleshooting 68 Windowskeys 15 keypad connecting externally 38 L launch keys 20 left view 5 M memory compartment 8 installing 46 47 upgradeslot 8 upgrading 46 microphone troubleshooting 68 modem settinglocation 69 mouse connecting externally 39 mute hotkeys 16 N notice DVD copyright protection 81 numlock 13 onindicator 11 numeric keypad embedded 14 U optical drive 21 options hard disk upgrade 47 memory upgrade 46 PC Cards 42 spareAC adapter 45 spare battery 45 P palm ret 17 password 26 PC Card inserting 42 removing 43 ports external display 7 parallel 7 USB 7 power management 33 printer connecting 40 troubleshooting 69 problems 67 audio 68 CD 69 diskette 68 display 67 DVD 69 floppydrive 68 keyboard 68 printer 69 startup 67 R rearview 7 right view 6 S safety CDorDVD 80 FCC notice 77 general instructions 79 lithium battery 80 modem notices 78 scroll lock on indicator 11 security passwor
57. ystem software Your computer comes preloaded with the following software e Microsoft Windows operating system e Hardware BIOS setup utility System utilities drivers and application software Note to run software applications in Windows first click on the Start button Next select the appropriate folder and then click on the application icon To learn about the software and utility make use of the online help provided by the software Launch Manager Launch M anager allows you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard See Launch keys on page 20 for the location of the launch keys You can access the Launch M anager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch M anager to start the application Aspire Launch Manager E Mail E Mail Manager v _Add Delete www Internet Browser sl Add L Delete Launch Manager Launch Manager si Ad Delete Launch oe Ke Launch Manager v Add Delete P o e ee d Asl 300 Ebook Page 60 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM 60 Software 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 Software SCU system configuration utility
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