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A c er Aspire 1310 series User’ s guide Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!j!!Npoe bz-!Nbsdi!42-! 3114!!5;48!QN.
Changes may be ma de periodically to the information i n this publication w ithout obligation to notify any person of such revisio n or changes. Such changes will be incorporated i n new editions of this man ual or supplementary documents and pu blications.
iii English Englis h First things first Y our guides A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire computer .: For more information on our products, services, and support, please visit our web site www .
iv English Note: if you are unable to shut down the computer in the usua l way , press and hold the power swit ch for more than four seconds. Y ou should then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again. T aking car e of your computer Y our computer will serve you well if you take care of it.
v English Englis h T aking car e 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. • T urn the power of f before removing or replacing the battery .
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Contents First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips f or using your computer iii Getting familiar with your computer 1 A tour of your computer 3 Front view 3 Left view 5 Right view 6 R.
viii English Peripherals and options 35 External display devices 37 External input devices 38 External keyboard 38 External keypad 38 External pointing device 38 USB devices 39 IEEE 1394 Port 40 Print.
ix English Englis h Troubleshooting 65 Frequently asked questions 67 Appendix A Specifications 71 Appendix B Notices 77 Index 87 Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!jy!!Npo ebz-!Nbsdi!42- !3114!!5;48!QN.
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Y our Aspire 1310 seri es notebook computer combines solid performance, versatility , multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design. Increa se your productivity by working wherever you are. This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of your computer's features.
3 English Englis h A t our of y our computer After setting up your new Aspire no tebook computer , as illustrated in the Just for starters… poster , take a few minutes to explore the unit. Front view # Item Description 1 Display Large liquid crystal display (LCD) provi des visual output.
Getting familiar with your computer 4 English 4 T ouchpad T ouch sensitive pad th at functions like a computer mouse. 5 Click buttons & scroll key Right and left buttons that provide the same functions as the buttons on a co mputer mouse. The scroll key scrolls the contents of a window up and down.
5 English Englis h Left view # Item Description 1 Modem jack Connects the built-in fax/data m odem to a phone line. 2 Network jack Connects the computer to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 3 Microphone-in jack Connects an external microp hone for audio input.
Getting familiar with your computer 6 English Right view # Item Description 1 Optical drive Depending on your mode l, the optical drive is one of the following: • CD-ROM drive for reading CDs. • DVD-ROM drive for reading CDs and DVDs. • DVD/CD-RW combo drive for reading CDs and DVDs, and writing to CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
7 English Englis h R ear view # Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot For atta ching a security connector . 2 DC-in jack Connects the AC adapter . 3 S-video Connects to a tele vision or display device with S-video input. 4 IEEE 1394 port Connects IEEE 1394 devices.
Getting familiar with your computer 8 English Bott om view # Item Description 1 V entilation slots Enables the computer to stay coo l, even after prolonged use. 2 Reset Switch Forces the com puter to shut down in the event of system lockup. Note: Any unsaved data will be lost.
9 English Englis h Features Performance • AMD Athlon XP1800+, XP1900+ or higher processor . • VIA KN266 + VT8235. • 2 memory slots supporting 266MHz DDR, upgradeable to 2GB. • High-capacity , Enhanced-IDE hard disk. • Microsoft Windows XP operating system.
Getting familiar with your computer 10 English Display • The 14.1” or 15.0” display panel provides a large v iewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of- use. The thin-film transistor (TF T) Low V oltage Differential Signaling (L VDS) supports extended graphics array (XGA), enabling 16.
11 English Englis h Indicat ors Y our computer provides an array of six indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to two indicators p ositioned at the front of the palm rest area. These indicators show the status of the comput er and its components.
Getting familiar with your computer 12 English The two indicators located at the f ront of the unit provide the following status information: Icon Description 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.
13 English Englis h K eyboard The keyboard features full-size keys with an emb edded keyp ad, separate cursor control keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys (hot keys). Special keys Lock keys The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
Getting familiar with your computer 14 English Embedded keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small blue numbers and characters on the applicable keys. T o use the embedded numeric keys, toggle the Num Lk on by pressing the Fn + F9 keys simultaneously .
15 English Englis h W indows keys The keyboard features two keys that provide Wi ndows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start me nu.
Getting familiar with your computer 16 English Hotkeys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key , providing a quick and convenient method for c ontrolling various functions. T o use a hot key , first hold down the Fn key . Next, press the second key in the combination.
17 English Englis h Eur o key Y our computer supports the new Euro currency character . First, hold down the Alt Gr key , and then press the Euro key .. Ke y b o a r d e r g o n o m i c s The wide palm rest area provides a comfortable platform for your hands when typing on the keyboard.
Getting familiar with your computer 18 English To u c h p a d The built-in touchpad is a PS/2- compatible po inting device that senses movement on its surface.
19 English Englis h scroll down. Note: keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad, clean and dry . The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movements: the lighter your touch, the better the response . T apping hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.
Getting familiar with your computer 20 English Launch keys Located at the top of the keyboard are four bu ttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are de signated 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 .
21 English Englis h St orage Y our computer's all-in-one design offers a variety of dat a storage options: • The high capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk drive. The hard drive is upgradeable, enabl ing you to increase your storage capacity in the future.
Getting familiar with your computer 22 English T o load an optical disc: • Place a 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.
23 English Englis h Connectivity options Y our 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 allo ws you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based (10/100Mbps) network.
Getting familiar with your computer 24 English T o 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.
25 English Englis h Audio Y our computer includes an integrated stereo audio system. Built-in stereo speakers are located at the front of the unit. V olume is adjusted using softwar e, such as V olume Control in Windows, or any other application that provides a volume adjustment control.
Getting familiar with your computer 26 English Securing y our computer Y our computer features hardware and software security solutions, in the form of a slot for a Kensin gton lock and a password facility . Security slot A slot for a Kensington slot enables you to phys ically protect your computer from theft.
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Y our Aspire 1310 seri es notebook computer operates o n 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 .
29 English Englis h Battery pack Y our computer uses a re-chargeable Ni-Mh or Li-Ion battery pack. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standard s. • Delivers a battery-low warning.
Operating on battery power 30 English Follow these steps again until th e batte ry has been c harged an d discharged three times. Use this conditioning process for all new batt eries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time.
31 English Englis h T o remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to release t he battery . 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay . Charging the battery T o charge the battery , first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay .
Operating on battery power 32 English Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter . W arning: connect th e AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warnin g appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully dep l eted and the computer shuts down.
33 English Englis h Power management Y our computer features a built-in power management unit that constantly monitors system activit y . System activity refers t o any activity involving one or more .
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Y our Aspire 1310 seri es notebook computer offers good expansion capabilities. This chapter provid es 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 .
37 English Englis h External display devices Y ou can connect an external (VGA) monitor or projector to your computer's external display port. Se e the section entitled "Display" for information on using the computer's simultaneous display an d multi- display features.
Peripherals and options 38 English External input devices Y ou can connect a variety of input devices to your computer's USB ports, providing increased functiona lity and greater ease-of-use. In addition, the USB ports can be used to co nnect many other peripheral devices, such as digital cameras, printers and scanners.
39 English Englis h USB devices Y our computer features two USB 2.0(Universal Serial Bus) ports for connecting a range of USB periphera ls. See "External input devices" and "Printer" for information on connecting a USB keyboard, keypad, mouse or printer .
Peripherals and options 40 English IEEE 1394 Port The computer’ s IEEE 1394 port allows you to conne ct to an IEEE 1394 supported device like a digital video camera.
41 English Englis h Printer Y our computer supports both parallel and USB printers. Refer to the printer's manual for information on: • Setting up the hardware.
Peripherals and options 42 English Audio devices Y our computer offers built-in stereo speakers. See the section entitled "Audio" for more information on th ese 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 ou tput devices.
43 English Englis h Expansion devices PC Card Y our computer features a PC card slot that supports a standard T ype II or T ype III PC card (PCMCIA or CardBus). This greatly increases your computer's usability and expandabil ity . A variety of PC cards a re available, such as flash memory , SRAM, fax/data modem, LAN, and SCSI cards.
Peripherals and options 44 English T o 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. W ait for the message telling you that it is now safe to remove the card.
45 English Englis h Miscellaneous options Battery pack It is a 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. A C adapter Having a spare AC adapter allows you to keep one in two different places.
Peripherals and options 46 English K ey component upgrades Y our 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.
47 English Englis h 3 Insert the memory module diag onally 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 .
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Y our Aspire 1310 seri es 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 .
51 English Englis h Disconnecting from the deskt op Before moving with your computer , you must turn it of f and disconnect all peripherals: 1 Save your work and close all applications. 2 Shut down Windows to turn of f your computer . 3 Unplug the AC adapter from the mains outlet, and then disconnect it from the computer .
Moving with your computer 52 English Moving around Sometimes you might need to move your computer a short distance. For example, you might need to move from your of fice desk to a meeting room. In these situations, you don't have to shut down t he operating system.
53 English Englis h T aking 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, prepare th e unit as follows: 1 Remove all media from the drives.
Moving with your computer 54 English 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 sec ond AC adapter . This will allow you to travel lighter , as you can keep an AC adapter in each location.
55 English Englis h T raveling with the computer Sometimes you might need to make longer trips with your computer . Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for moving between your office and home. It is advisable to make sure that the battery is fully charged.
Moving with your computer 56 English T raveling internationally with y our computer Occasionally you might need to travel between countries wit h your computer . Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for normal travel. Remember to take special precautions for air travel.
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Y our Aspire 1310 seri es notebook computer includes system utilities. This chapter provides information on the important software th at comes with your computer .
59 English Englis h System software Y our computer comes preloaded with the following software: • Microsoft Windows operating system. • Hardware BIOS setup utility . • System utilities, drivers and application software. Note: to run software applications in Windows, first click on the Start button.
Software 60 English BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (basic input/output system) contains important information used to configure the hardware and system software settings. Y our computer reads the BIOS when it first starts up, befor e it loads the operating system.
61 English Englis h Startup menu The Startup menu provides two items: Date and T ime, and Boot Device. Date and Ti me This menu item allows you to change the date and time settings for your computer's built-in clock. • T urn on your computer , and then press the F2 key to enter the BIOS setup utility .
Software 62 English 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 wa nt the computer to boot from the hard disk, as your system files and the Windows operating system are stored there.
63 English Englis h Exit menu The Exit menu provides three items: Save and Reboot, Exit (No Save), and Default Settings. Save and Reboot This menu item allows you to save the new BIOS settings, before closing the BIOS setup utility and rebooting the computer .
Software 64 English • Select Exit (No Save) on the Exit menu. • Press the Enter key to close the BIOS setup utility with out saving any changes. • 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.
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This chapter instructs you on how to d eal 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.
67 English Englis h 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: • If it is not lit, no power is bei ng delivered to the computer .
T roubleshooting 68 English up the Display Properties dialog box. Alternatively , click on the Display icon in Control Panel. • 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.
69 English Englis h • T ry to read a second diskette. If this works, then the first diskette might have a problem. • If the diskette is not the cause of the problem, th en the drive head might be dirty . Clean it using a drive head cleaning kit. The optical drive cannot read a disc.
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73 English Englis h Micropr ocessor • AMD Athlon XP1800+, XP1900+ or higher processor . Memory • Main memory expandable to 2GB. • Dual 200-pin soDIMM sockets. • PC2100 DDR-SDRAM (Double Date Rate-Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) support.
Appendix A Specifications 74 English I/O ports • One type III or type II PC Card slot (PCMCIA and CardBus). • One IEEE 1394 port • One RJ-11 modem jack (V .90, 56 K). • One RJ-45 network jack (Ethernet 10/100). • One DC-in jack. • One parallel port (ECP/EPP).
75 English Englis h Options • 256/512 MB or 1 GB memory upgrade module. • Additional AC adapter . • Additional battery pack. • 802.11b wireless LAN.
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79 English Englis h FCC notice This device has been tested and found to com ply with the limits fo r a Class B digital device pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim its are designed to provide reasonable protection again st ha rmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix B Notices 80 English and (2) this device must accept any inte rference received, in cluding interference that may cause undesired ope ration. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital ap paratus meets all require ments of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipm ent Regulations.
81 English Englis h T elecommunications notices A- T i c k n o t i c e For safety reasons, only connect headsets with a te lecommunications compliance label. This includes customer equipment previously labell ed permitted or certified. Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully .
Appendix B Notices 82 English a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b If liquid has been spil led into the product. c If the product has b een exposed to rain or water . d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
83 English Englis h V ARNING: LASERSTRÅLNI NG NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADV ARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if ba ttery is incorrectly replaced.
Appendix B Notices 84 English Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright prot ection tech nology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. paten ts and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation a nd other rights owners.
85 English Englis h the antenna should not be ope rated next to a nearby person . This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Pa rt 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection again st harmful interferenc e in a residential installation.
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87 Index A ACPI 33 audio 25 connecting externally 42 controlling vol ume 25 troubleshooting 68 B battery bay 8 battery pack battery-low warning 32 caring for v characteristics 29 charging 31 checking .
88 H hard disk 21 upgrading 47 help iii hotkeys 16 K keyboard 13 connecting externally 38 embedded numeric keypad 14 hotkeys 16 lock keys 13 troubleshooting 68 Windows keys 15 keypad connecting extern.
89 speakers troubleshooting 68 status indicators 11 status LCD 11 storage 21 floppy drive 21 hard disk 21 optical drive 21 T time setting in BIOS Utility 61 touchpad 18 using 18 – 19 travel internat.
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Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Acer 1400 Series c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Acer 1400 Series - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Acer 1400 Series, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Acer 1400 Series va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Acer 1400 Series, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Acer 1400 Series.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Acer 1400 Series. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Acer 1400 Series ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
