Acer Aspire 1800 User's Guide

Acer Aspire 1800 Series User’s Guide

This appendix lists the general notices for your computer.

91EnglishEnglishEnergy Star Guidelines ComplianceAs an Energy Star Partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guideline

Appendix B Notices92EnglishOperation conditionsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condition

93EnglishEnglishthe problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor.Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.

Appendix B Notices94EnglishNotice for New ZealandFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/0081 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equ

95EnglishEnglishFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/0301 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Teleco

Appendix B Notices96EnglishImportant safety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.1 Follow all warnings and in

97EnglishEnglishd If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered b

Appendix B Notices98EnglishPRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE IADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS.ADVARSEL: LA

99EnglishEnglishGeneralThis product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for

Getting familiar withyour computer

Appendix B Notices100EnglishThe FCC RF safety requirementThe radiated output power of Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card and Blue-tooth® Card is far below the

101EnglishEnglishFederal Communications CommissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

Appendix B Notices102EnglishAcer Incorporated8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., HsichihTaipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C.Tel : 886-2-2696-1234Fax : 886-2-

103EnglishIndexAACPI 35audio 26, 27connecting externally 42troubleshooting 80Bbattery packbattery-low warning 34caring for vchara

104microphonetroubleshooting 80modemsetting location 81mouseconnecting externally 39NnoticeDVD copyright protection 98num lockon indicator

Your Aspire notebook computer combines solid performance, versatility, multimedia capabilities and portability with stylish design. Increase your prod

3EnglishEnglishA tour of your computerAfter setting up your new Aspire notebook computer, as illustrated in the Just for starters… poster, take a few

Getting familiar with your computer4English3 Launch keys Buttons that can be programmed to start frequently used applications.4 Keyboard Full-size ke

5EnglishEnglishFront view # Item Description1 Stereo Speakers Produce stereo sound2 InviLink™ ButtonEnables Wireless LAN connectivity (manufacturing o

Getting familiar with your computer6EnglishLeft view # Item Description1 USB portsUSB 2.0 ports 2Headphone-in jackConnects headphones for analog

7EnglishEnglishRight view # Item Description1 PC card eject button Press the eject button to remove a PC card from the PC card slot.2 PC card slot Typ

Getting familiar with your computer8EnglishRear view# Item Description1 S-video out port Connects to a television or display device supporting S-vid

9EnglishEnglishBottom view # Item Description1 Mini-PCI Slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards2 Memory compartment Removable cover provides access to the

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such cha

Getting familiar with your computer10EnglishFeaturesPerformance• Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 520/530/540/550/560 (2.8 to 3.6 GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 800 M

11EnglishEnglish• Standard 103 key desktop keyboard with four programmable launch keys• Comfortable palm rest area with well-positioned touchpadExpans

Getting familiar with your computer12EnglishDisplay• The 17.0” display panel provides a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use. •

13EnglishEnglishIndicatorsYour computer provides three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to two indicators positioned at the front pa

Getting familiar with your computer14EnglishIn addition, there are two indicators at the front panel. Even when the cover is closed, the state or fea

15EnglishEnglishKeyboardThe keyboard features full-size keys with an embedded keypad, sepa-rate cursor control keys, two Windows keys, and 13 function

Getting familiar with your computer16EnglishWindows keys The keyboard features two keys that provide Windows-specific func-tions.Key DescriptionWindo

17EnglishEnglishFunction keysUsing the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various func

Getting familiar with your computer18EnglishEuro keyYour computer supports the new Euro currency character. First, hold down the Alt Gr key, and then

19EnglishEnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a PS/2- compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. The cursor responds to your f

iiiEnglishEnglishFirst things firstYo u r g u i de sA set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire com-puter.For more information

Getting familiar with your computer20EnglishNote: Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad, clean and dry. The touchpad is sensitive

21EnglishEnglishLaunch keysLocated at the upper-right above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated a

Getting familiar with your computer22EnglishBluetooth®. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be reset by users.No. Description Default App

23EnglishEnglishStorageThis computer supplies you with the following media storage:Hard diskThe high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage

Getting familiar with your computer24EnglishConnectivity optionsYour computer has built-in connectivity options, enabling you to hook up to a network

25EnglishEnglishWarning: Your modem is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging the computer into a digital phone system will damage the mode

Getting familiar with your computer26EnglishAudioYour computer includes an integrated stereo audio system. The built in sub-woofer provides tight and

27EnglishEnglishAspire Media ConsoleThe Acer Aspire 1800 notebook computer features a convenient Media Console that includes (from left to right): • t

Getting familiar with your computer28EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer features hardware and software security solutions, in the form of a s

Operating on battery power

ivEnglishNote: If the operating system freezes, or locks up, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds.Taking care of your computerYo

Your Aspire 1800 series notebook computer operates on battery or AC power.This chapter provides information for operating on battery power, as well as

31EnglishEnglishBattery packThe computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe battery pack has

Operating on battery power32EnglishFollow these steps again until the battery has been charged and dis-charged three times.Use this conditioning proc

33EnglishEnglishTo remove a battery pack1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.2 Pull the battery from the battery bay.Charging the

Operating on battery power34EnglishBattery-low warningWhen using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter.Warning: Connect the AC adapt

35EnglishEnglishPower managementYour computer features built-in power management features that con-stantly monitor system activity. System activity re

Operating on battery power36English

Peripherals and options

Your Aspire 1800 series notebook computer offers good expansion capabilities.This chapter provides information on connecting peripherals to expand you

39EnglishEnglishExternal display devicesYou can connect an external (VGA) monitor or projector to your com-puter's external display port. Use the

vEnglishEnglishTaking care of your battery packIt is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack.• Use the correct battery mo

Peripherals and options40EnglishUSB devicesYour computer features four USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports for connecting a range of USB peripherals

41EnglishEnglishIEEE 1394 PortThe computer’s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported device like a digital video camera.See the

Peripherals and options42EnglishPrinterRefer to the printer's manual for information on:• Setting up the hardware• Installing the necessary driv

43EnglishEnglishExpansion devicesPC CardYour computer features a PC card slot that supports a standard Type II PC card (PCMCIA or CardBus). This grea

Peripherals and options44EnglishTo remove a PC card1 Close the applications (if any) using the PC card.2 Double click on the PC card icon on the task

45EnglishEnglishKey component upgradesYour computer is designed to deliver solid performance. However, in time, you might find that your applications

Peripherals and options46English3 Insert the memory module diagonally in the slot (a), and then press down gently until it clicks in place (b). 4 Rep

Moving with your computer

Your Aspire 1800 series notebook computer is ideal for taking with you when you move around.This chapter provides tips on things to consider when trav

49EnglishEnglishDisconnecting from the desktopBefore moving with your computer, you must turn it off and disconnect all peripherals:1 Save your work a

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Moving with your computer50EnglishTaking the computer homeWhen you move between your office and home you will need to pre-pare your computer for the

51EnglishEnglishYou might also find it worthwhile keeping a second set of peripherals at home, such as a keyboard, keypad, mouse and printer.Traveling

Moving with your computer52EnglishTraveling internationally with your computerOccasionally you might need to travel between countries with your compu

Software

Your Aspire 1800 series notebook computer includes system utilities.This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your c

55EnglishEnglishSystem utilityAcer eManagerAcer eManager is an innovative sofware designed for frequently used functions. At the press of the Acer Emp

Software56EnglishLaunch ManagerLaunch Manager allows you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard. See “Launch keys” on page 21 for the

57EnglishEnglishAspire ArcadeInstant-on ArcadeInstant-on Arcade is state-of-the-art software, integrating the best digital media in one convenient a

Software58EnglishAlbumAspire Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide-show, from any available drive on your computer. Click th

59EnglishEnglishFile type compatibility Note: The track pad is not functional under Instant-on Arcade. Nor are any power managment features available

EnglishFirst things first iiiYour guides iiiBasic care and tips for using your computer iiiTurning your computer on and off iiiTaking care of your com

Software60EnglishWindows ArcadeAspire Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies, and videos. To watch or listen, click a content b

61EnglishEnglishArcade Hot keys When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine-tune the

Software62EnglishArcade remote controller The system provides a convenient way to control the Arcade mode.Arcade Main PageThe Image above, and those

63EnglishEnglishAlbum ModeVideo ModeArcadeDVD MenuOk/Ch + / Stop Vol +Ch - Vol -ArcadeDVD MenuOk/Ch + / Stop Vol +Ch - Vol -

Software64EnglishMusic ModeTV Mode ArcadeDVD MenuOk/Ch + / Stop Vol +Ch - Vol -ArcadeDVD MenuOk/Ch + / Stop Vol +Ch - Vol -

65EnglishEnglishFinding and playing contentClicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature’s home page. The content pages ha

Software66EnglishArcade controlsWhen watching video clips, movies, or slideshows as full-screen visual content two pop-up control panels are shown wh

67EnglishEnglishCinemaIf your computer came with a DVD drive, you can play movies from DVDs and Video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Aspire Ar

Software68English• The Letterbox option displays complete widescreen movie content in its original aspect ratio and adds black bars at the top and bo

69EnglishEnglishAlbumAspire Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide-show, from any available drive on your computer. Click Albu

battery power 29Battery pack 31Battery pack characteristics 31Maximizing battery life 31Installing and removing the battery pack 32Charging the batter

Software70EnglishTo view a slideshow, open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view - then click Play slideshow. The slideshow is played

71EnglishEnglishVi deoTo open the Video function, click Video on the Arcade Home page, to open the Video Home page.Note: The Video feature is designed

Software72English- adjust the sharpness, contrast, and/or color of a video clip- add transition effects between video clips- preview your production-

73EnglishEnglishAudio - create your own greatest hits CDsCreate better sounding music in a snap. Burn your favourite songs to CD so you can listen to

Software74EnglishFile type compatibilityNote:Auto media detection will only function under main menu.Mode Supported Not SupportedCinema DVD/ SVCDVCD/

75EnglishEnglishBIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS (basic input/output system) contains important information used to configure the hardware and system softwa

Software76English

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 m

79EnglishEnglishFrequently asked questionsThis section suggests solutions to commonly encountered problems.I press the power button, but my computer d

EnglishFeatures and Benefits 57Cinema 57Album 58Music 58Windows Arcade 60Arcade Hot keys 61Arcade remote controller 62Finding and playing content 65Ad

Tro u blesh ootin g80EnglishThere is no audio coming from my computer.Check the following:• The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume c

81EnglishEnglishport, restart the computer. Windows needs to find the new hardware and install the necessary drivers.I want to set up my location to u

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Appendix A Specifications

This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.

85EnglishEnglishMicroprocessor• Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 520/530/540/550/560 (2.8 to 3.6 GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB); supporting Intel® Hyper-T

Appendix A Specifications86EnglishI/O ports• One type II PC Card slot (PCMCIA and CardBus)• One IEEE 1394 port• One RJ-11 modem jack (V.92, 56K)• One

87EnglishEnglishOptions• Additional AC adapter• Additional Li-Ion battery pack• Additional SODIMMs (256/512MB/1GB)

Appendix A Specifications88English

Appendix B Notices