Acer Aspire 1410 User's Guide

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This appendix lists the general notices for your computer.As1400.book Page 90 Monday, April 15, 2002 4:07 PM

91FCC noticeThis 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

Appendix B Notices92Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensCet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement

93Important safety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.1 Follow all warnings and instructions

Appendix B Notices9412 Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk o

95ADVARSELEksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte

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97IndexAAC adaptercaring for ixACPI 38audio 26connecting externally 45controlling volume 26troubleshooting 76Audio DJ 27Bbattery

98error messages 79Ethernet connection 24FFAQ. See frequently-asked questionsfloppy drive 22troubleshooting 77frequently-asked questions

99CD 77diskette 77display 75DVD 77floppy drive 77keyboard 76printer 77startup 75Rrear view 7right view 6SsafetyCD or DVD

Getting familiar with your computerAs1400.book Page 1 Monday, April 15, 2002 4:07 PM

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This computer combines high-performance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design.

3A tour of your computerAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new notebook com

Getting familiar with your computer4# Item Description1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output.2 Power but

5Left view # Item Description1 Microphone-in jack Connects an external microphone.2 Speaker/headphone-out jack Connects to audio line-out devic

Getting familiar with your computer6Right view # Item Description1 Floppy drive Accepts a 3.5-inch diskette.2 Floppy drive eject button Press to ejec

7Rear view# Item Description1 USB ports Connect to USB devices (e.g., USB digital camera).2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based netw

Getting familiar with your computer8Bottom view # Item Description1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk.2 Battery bay Houses the computer’s

9FeaturesThis computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:Performance• Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with on-

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 computer10Expansion• CardBus PC Card slots• Upgradeable memory and hard diskAs1400.book Page 10 Monday, April 15, 2002

11DisplayThe large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop-performance graphics. The computer supports a Thin-Film Tra

Getting familiar with your computer12IndicatorsThe computer has easy-to-read lock indicators (A) found above the keyboard, and status indicators (B)

13B. Status indicators4 Power Lights when the computer is on.Flashes when the computer is in standby/suspend mode. To exit standby mode, press the

Getting familiar with your computer14KeyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys with an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twe

15Embedded keypadThe embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the lower edge of the ke

Getting familiar with your computer16Windows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key DescriptionWindows logo key St

17HotkeysThe computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to perform functions such as controlling the screen brightness and specifying where to display

Getting familiar with your computer18Keyboard ergonomicsLocated below the keyboard, the wide and curved palm rest is ergonomically designed to provid

19TouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move

ContentsFirst things first viiYour guides viiBasic care and tips for using your computer viiiGetting familiar with your computer 1A tour of your compu

Getting familiar with your computer20=Note: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touc

21Launch keysLocated above the keyboard are launch keys that can be used to launch applications.. To configure the launch keys and the applications

Getting familiar with your computer22StorageThis computer’s all-in-one design gives you the benefit of using the following media storage options:• Hi

23Ejecting the optical drive trayWith the computer on, press the optical drive eject button (1) to eject the optical drive tray, and pull out the driv

Getting familiar with your computer24Connectivity optionsThe computer has built-in features for connecting to a network and communicating with other

25To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack.As1400.book Page 25 Monday, April 15, 2002 4:07 PM

Getting familiar with your computer26AudioYour computer includes 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio. The dual speakers, located near the front of the

27Using the Audio DJ featureThe Audio DJ feature allows you to control the playback of music CDs even with the computer turned off, and launches the W

Getting familiar with your computer28To playback an audio CD, do as follows:1 Press the Mode button (on the front panel of the computer) until the CD

29Securing your computerSecurity features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and a password.Security notchA security notch located

ivPeripherals and options 39External display devices 41External monitor 41External display with s-video input 42Using simultaneous display 42External

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Operating on battery powerAs1400.book Page 31 Monday, April 15, 2002 4:07 PM

The computer operates on AC or battery power. This chapter contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on battery power. It al

33Battery packThe computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe battery pack has the following

Operating on battery power34Use this process with a new battery or with a battery that's been stored without being used for a long time. If the

352Press down on the battery pack until you hear the battery latch click in place.To remove the battery pack:1 Slide the battery release latch to unla

Operating on battery power36When the computer is in use with the AC adapter plugged in, the computer fully charges the battery pack in approximately

37Battery-low warningYou never have to worry about battery power as long as you are using the AC adapter. However, when you operate the computer on b

Operating on battery power38Power managementThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers

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vEasy Button 62BIOS Setup Utility 63Main 64Advanced 65Security 66Others 69Boot 70Exit 71Troubleshooting 73Frequently-asked questions 75Error messages

Your computer offers excellent expansion capabilities with its built-in ports and connectors. This chapter describes how to connect peripherals and h

41External display devicesExternal monitorYou can connect an external monitor to the external display port.Read the monitor manual for additional inst

Peripherals and options42External display with s-video inputYou can connect an external display device such as a television or projector with s-video

43External input devicesExternal keyboardThis computer has a keyboard with full-sized keys and an embedded keypad. If you feel more comfortable using

Peripherals and options44PrinterThis computer supports both parallel and USB printers. For a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the paral

45Audio devicesYou can plug an external microphone into the microphone-in jack. Amplified speakers or headphones connect to the speaker/headphone-out

Peripherals and options46Expansion devicesPC Card slotsThe computer has built-in CardBus PC Card slots that can accommodate one type III or two type

47Ejecting a cardBefore ejecting a PC Card:• Exit the application using the card.• Left-click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar and cl

Peripherals and options48Miscellaneous optionsBattery packIt is a good practice to have a spare battery around, especially when you travel. The Li-i

49Key component upgradesYour computer delivers superior power and performance. However, some users and the applications they use may demand more. Th

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Peripherals and options503Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (1), then gently press down until it clicks into place (2). 4 Replace th

Moving with your computerAs1400.book Page 51 Monday, April 15, 2002 4:07 PM

This chapter gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.As1400.book Page 52 Monday, April 15,

53Disconnecting from the desktopFollow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories:1 Save your work in progress.2 Shut down the

Moving with your computer54Moving aroundwhen you are just moving within short distances, for example, from your office desk to a meeting roomPreparin

55Taking the computer homewhen you are moving from your office to your home or vice versaPreparing the computerAfter disconnecting the computer from y

Moving with your computer56Setting up a home officeIf you frequently work on your computer at home, it may be worthwhile to purchase a second AC adap

57Traveling with the computerwhen you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client’s office building or tr

Moving with your computer58Traveling internationally with the computerwhen you are moving from country to countryPreparing the computerPrepare the co

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viiFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making the Aspire series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs. We ho

This chapter discusses the important system utilities bundled with your computer.As1400.book Page 60 Monday, April 15, 2002 4:07 PM

61System softwareThe computer comes preloaded with the following software:• Microsoft Windows operating system• Hardware BIOS setup utility• System ut

Software62Easy ButtonEasy Button allows you to set the launch keys located above the keyboard. See “Launch keys” on page 21 for the location of thes

63BIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (basic input/ouput system).Your compute

Software64Notes: Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen.Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help

65Note: Main memory = system memory + extended memoryAdvancedThe Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices.The table below d

Software66SecurityThe Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.FDD Controller Enables

67The table below describes the parameters in this screen.Note: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halt

Software68Retype the password in the Confirm new password field.3 Press Enter.After setting the password, the computer sets the chosen Password param

695If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.6 When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility

viiiBasic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and offTo turn on the computer, open the display cover, and press the power sw

Software70BootThe Boot screen allows you to set the order in which the system looks for bootable devices on startup. The table below describes these

71ExitThe Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.The table below describes the parameters

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TroubleshootingAs1400.book Page 73 Monday, April 15, 2002 4:07 PM

This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more se

75Frequently-asked questionsThis is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer, and it gives easy answers and soluti

Troubleshooting76No audio from the computer.Check the following:• The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskba

77The floppy drive cannot access a diskette.Check the following:• Make sure the diskette is properly inserted in the floppy drive.• Make sure the disk

Troubleshooting78Refer to the Windows Help and Support and the modem manual.Why can’t I charge my battery to 100% charged when it is 99-95% charged?T

79Error messagesIf you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error messages in alp

ixTaking care of your AC adapterHere are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:• Do not connect the adapter to any other device.• Do not step on t

Troubleshooting800251 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration usedCMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly. Enter the BIOS Setup Uti

81If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistan

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Appendix A SpecificationsAs1400.book Page 83 Monday, April 15, 2002 4:07 PM

This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.As1400.book Page 84 Monday, April 15, 2002 4:07 PM

85Microprocessor• Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with L2 cacheMemory• Standard 128 or 256 MB main memory using Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (

Appendix A Specifications86I/O ports• One type III or two type II/I PC Card slots (PCMCIA, CardBus)• One RJ-11 modem jack (V.90, 56K)• One RJ-45 netwo

87Operating system• Microsoft Windows XPPower• Battery pack• 87- WattHour Li-Ion battery pack• AC adapter• 90-Watt• Auto sensing 100~240Vac, 50~60HzOp

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Appendix B NoticesAs1400.book Page 89 Monday, April 15, 2002 4:07 PM