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... 7 Rear view 8 Bottom view 9 Features 10 Display 12 Indicators 13 Keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Windows keys 16 Function keys 17 Euro key 18 Touchpad 19 Touchpad basics 19 Launch keys 21 Storage 23 Hard disk 23 Optical drive 23 Ejecting the CD or DVD tray 23 Connectivity options 24 Ethernet and LAN 24 Fax/data modem 24 Audio 26 Aspire Media Console 27 Securing your computer 28 Security slot 28 Passwords 28 Operating...
... 7 Rear view 8 Bottom view 9 Features 10 Display 12 Indicators 13 Keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Windows keys 16 Function keys 17 Euro key 18 Touchpad 19 Touchpad basics 19 Launch keys 21 Storage 23 Hard disk 23 Optical drive 23 Ejecting the CD or DVD tray 23 Connectivity options 24 Ethernet and LAN 24 Fax/data modem 24 Audio 26 Aspire Media Console 27 Securing your computer 28 Security slot 28 Passwords 28 Operating...
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... device 39 USB devices 40 IEEE 1394 Port 41 Printer 42 Audio devices 42 Expansion devices 43 PC Card 43 Key component upgrades 45 Memory upgrade 45 Installing memory 45 Hard disk upgrade 46 Moving with your computer 47 Disconnecting from the desktop 49 Moving around 49 Taking the computer home 50 Setting up a home office 50 Traveling with with computer 51 Traveling internationally with your computer 52 Software 53 System utility 55 Acer...
... device 39 USB devices 40 IEEE 1394 Port 41 Printer 42 Audio devices 42 Expansion devices 43 PC Card 43 Key component upgrades 45 Memory upgrade 45 Installing memory 45 Hard disk upgrade 46 Moving with your computer 47 Disconnecting from the desktop 49 Moving around 49 Taking the computer home 50 Setting up a home office 50 Traveling with with computer 51 Traveling internationally with your computer 52 Software 53 System utility 55 Acer...
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... Description 1 USB ports USB 2.0 ports 2 Connects headphones for analog audio Headphone-in jack output and digital S/PDIF output 3 Connects an external microphone for Microphone-in 1 Card Reader Supports: • Memory Stick (MS) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • SecureDigital (SD) • SmartMedia (SM) • xD accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. 5 Optical disc read indicator Light emitting diode (LED) that indicates when an optical disc is being read. 6 Optical drive eject button Press...
... Description 1 USB ports USB 2.0 ports 2 Connects headphones for analog audio Headphone-in jack output and digital S/PDIF output 3 Connects an external microphone for Microphone-in 1 Card Reader Supports: • Memory Stick (MS) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • SecureDigital (SD) • SmartMedia (SM) • xD accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. 5 Optical disc read indicator Light emitting diode (LED) that indicates when an optical disc is being read. 6 Optical drive eject button Press...
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8 Rear view Getting familiar with your computer English # Item Description 1 S-video out port Connects to a television or display device supporting S-video input. 2 Network jack Connects the computer to the 10/100/ 1000 Ethernet network. 3 Modem jack Connects the built-in fax/data modem to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 Kensington lock slot For attaching a security device. 7 DC-in jack Connect the AC power adapter port 5 Ventilation slot Enables the computer to a phone line. 4 External display Connects an external (VGA) monitor.
8 Rear view Getting familiar with your computer English # Item Description 1 S-video out port Connects to a television or display device supporting S-video input. 2 Network jack Connects the computer to the 10/100/ 1000 Ethernet network. 3 Modem jack Connects the built-in fax/data modem to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 Kensington lock slot For attaching a security device. 7 DC-in jack Connect the AC power adapter port 5 Ventilation slot Enables the computer to a phone line. 4 External display Connects an external (VGA) monitor.
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... and up Enhanced-IDE hard disk drive Multimedia • Built-in DVD Combo,DVD-Dual or DVD Super-Multi drive • 17.0" TFT Color LCD, 16:10 viewing ratio, 1440x900 (WXGA) panel • 2.1 channel stereo speaker system with built-in subwoofer • Audio input and S/PDIF (for digital audio enjoyment) output jacks Connectivity • Integrated Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet connection • Built-in...
... and up Enhanced-IDE hard disk drive Multimedia • Built-in DVD Combo,DVD-Dual or DVD Super-Multi drive • 17.0" TFT Color LCD, 16:10 viewing ratio, 1440x900 (WXGA) panel • 2.1 channel stereo speaker system with built-in subwoofer • Audio input and S/PDIF (for digital audio enjoyment) output jacks Connectivity • Integrated Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet connection • Built-in...
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... • a LED console display for on-screen menu navigation and media playback When running Windows, press the "Arcade" button to enable the "Aspire Arcade" application. media type/status - When the system is off, press the"Arcade" button to stop CD or DVD playback. The Media Control buttons can adjust volume, select play mode and perform other media features. clock - Press the "Arcade" button four seconds to access the onscreen controls. Use the computer...
... • a LED console display for on-screen menu navigation and media playback When running Windows, press the "Arcade" button to enable the "Aspire Arcade" application. media type/status - When the system is off, press the"Arcade" button to stop CD or DVD playback. The Media Control buttons can adjust volume, select play mode and perform other media features. clock - Press the "Arcade" button four seconds to access the onscreen controls. Use the computer...
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... more of power given to each device attached to the computer. Note: The system will enter hibernation mode due to AC power. English English 35 Power management Your computer features built-in order to conserve power. Your computer employs a power management scheme that constantly monitor system activity. ACPI allows Windows to control the amount of the following devices: keyboard, touchpad/ mouse, hard disk drive, optical drive, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory.
... more of power given to each device attached to the computer. Note: The system will enter hibernation mode due to AC power. English English 35 Power management Your computer features built-in order to conserve power. Your computer employs a power management scheme that constantly monitor system activity. ACPI allows Windows to control the amount of the following devices: keyboard, touchpad/ mouse, hard disk drive, optical drive, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory.
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...'s external display port. This enables you to enjoy the comfort and added features of a full-size desktop system keyboard when entering typed data on page 43 for more information on connecting USB devices. English English 39 External display devices You can connect an external (VGA) monitor or projector to your use of the computer's keyboard for typing text. External input devices You can connect a variety of input devices to toggle the display setting between the computer's LCD panel and...
...'s external display port. This enables you to enjoy the comfort and added features of a full-size desktop system keyboard when entering typed data on page 43 for more information on connecting USB devices. English English 39 External display devices You can connect an external (VGA) monitor or projector to your use of the computer's keyboard for typing text. External input devices You can connect a variety of input devices to toggle the display setting between the computer's LCD panel and...
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... the printer's manual for information on: • Setting up the hardware • Installing the necessary drivers in Windows • Operating instructions To use a USB printer, simply connect the device to one of the unit enable you to connect external audio input and output devices. Audio devices Yournotebook computer offers built-in jack. You can plug an external microphone into your computer's USB ports, and then wait for Windows to detect the new hardware. Connect headphones to the...
... the printer's manual for information on: • Setting up the hardware • Installing the necessary drivers in Windows • Operating instructions To use a USB printer, simply connect the device to one of the unit enable you to connect external audio input and output devices. Audio devices Yournotebook computer offers built-in jack. You can plug an external microphone into your computer's USB ports, and then wait for Windows to detect the new hardware. Connect headphones to the...
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... manually inspected at home, such as a keyboard, keypad, mouse and printer. It is advisable to make longer trips with computer Sometimes you might need to make sure that the battery is fully charged. What to take with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files (if you plan to use the computer's modem and network connections...
... manually inspected at home, such as a keyboard, keypad, mouse and printer. It is advisable to make longer trips with computer Sometimes you might need to make sure that the battery is fully charged. What to take with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully charged battery packs • Additional printer driver files (if you plan to use the computer's modem and network connections...
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... countries you might need to travel . You may have to use the computer's modem and network connections) Caution! If necessary, purchase a PC card modem that meets local requirements. English 52 Moving with your computer Traveling internationally with your computer Occasionally you plan to visit. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you : • AC adapter • Power cords that...
... countries you might need to travel . You may have to use the computer's modem and network connections) Caution! If necessary, purchase a PC card modem that meets local requirements. English 52 Moving with your computer Traveling internationally with your computer Occasionally you plan to visit. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you : • AC adapter • Power cords that...
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... a page, use the buttons at the lower right to open it. "Audio output" should be shown. The "Enable subwoofer" option boosts the bass portion of outputting low frequency signals, it , click the Up one CD or DVD drive, all drives will fit on the right. Note: If your personal preferences. Click Restore to factory settings to return the Aspire Arcade settings to open a page with...
... a page, use the buttons at the lower right to open it. "Audio output" should be shown. The "Enable subwoofer" option boosts the bass portion of outputting low frequency signals, it , click the Up one CD or DVD drive, all drives will fit on the right. Note: If your personal preferences. Click Restore to factory settings to return the Aspire Arcade settings to open a page with...
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... that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation levels so that you do not need to change the colour settings if the movie you to select from a list of colour configurations to the size of DVDs/ VCDs. 68 Software English • The Letterbox option displays complete widescreen movie content in its original aspect ratio and adds black bars at...
... that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation levels so that you do not need to change the colour settings if the movie you to select from a list of colour configurations to the size of DVDs/ VCDs. 68 Software English • The Letterbox option displays complete widescreen movie content in its original aspect ratio and adds black bars at...
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... on the Display icon in Control Panel. • Click on the screen. Press any key to turn the display back on, check the following : - Press Fn + → hot key to increase the screen brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Make sure that the AC adapter is set to an external monitor. If you are running on . If you are running on your Windows desktop and select...
... on the Display icon in Control Panel. • Click on the screen. Press any key to turn the display back on, check the following : - Press Fn + → hot key to increase the screen brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Make sure that the AC adapter is set to an external monitor. If you are running on . If you are running on your Windows desktop and select...
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... dealer or an authorized service center. Clean it using a printer connected to the headphone jack on the computer. • Make sure that the external microphone is properly connected to the ports on the taskbar. The optical drive cannot read CDs and DVDs. • Make sure that the cable is properly plugged into the microphone-in speakers will be turned off. • The audio output may be dirty...
... dealer or an authorized service center. Clean it using a printer connected to the headphone jack on the computer. • Make sure that the external microphone is properly connected to the ports on the taskbar. The optical drive cannot read CDs and DVDs. • Make sure that the cable is properly plugged into the microphone-in speakers will be turned off. • The audio output may be dirty...
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... location. Refer to find the new hardware and install the necessary drivers. I want to 100% capacity. • To preserve the life of the battery, the system only lets you run down the battery, and then fully recharge it. When the battery is recommended that you charge the battery when its capacity falls below 95%. English English 81 port, restart the computer. Windows needs...
... location. Refer to find the new hardware and install the necessary drivers. I want to 100% capacity. • To preserve the life of the battery, the system only lets you run down the battery, and then fully recharge it. When the battery is recommended that you charge the battery when its capacity falls below 95%. English English 81 port, restart the computer. Windows needs...
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shadow RAM support Data storage • 5-in-1 card reader • 9.5mm 40GB and up Enhanced-IDE hard disk drive • One internal optical drive Display and Video • 17.0" 16:10 Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at 1440 x 900(WXGA),16.7M Colors • ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ X600 with subwoofer) • MS-Sound compatible • Audio ports for output to 3.6 GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 800...
shadow RAM support Data storage • 5-in-1 card reader • 9.5mm 40GB and up Enhanced-IDE hard disk drive • One internal optical drive Display and Video • 17.0" 16:10 Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at 1440 x 900(WXGA),16.7M Colors • ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ X600 with subwoofer) • MS-Sound compatible • Audio ports for output to 3.6 GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 800...
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Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all operating conditions, of ringing. 8 This equipment shall not be set up to make or model, nor does it provides no assurance that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to the same line. 6 Under power failure conditions this device. English English 95 For Modem with approval number PTC 211/01...
Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all operating conditions, of ringing. 8 This equipment shall not be set up to make or model, nor does it provides no assurance that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to the same line. 6 Under power failure conditions this device. English English 95 For Modem with approval number PTC 211/01...
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... internationally 52 traveling on indicator 13 memory installing 45- 46 upgrading 45 English See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 79 front view 3 H hard disk 23 upgrading 46 K Keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 keyboard connecting externally 39 troubleshooting 80 Windows keys 16 keypad connecting externally 39 M media access on local trips 51 turning off iii connections audio 42 external display devices 39 external input devices 39 keyboard, external 39 keypad, external 39 mouse 39 USB 40 connectivity options 24 Ethernet 24 D display 12 troubleshooting 79 DVD troubleshooting...
... internationally 52 traveling on indicator 13 memory installing 45- 46 upgrading 45 English See frequently-asked questions frequently-asked questions 79 front view 3 H hard disk 23 upgrading 46 K Keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 keyboard connecting externally 39 troubleshooting 80 Windows keys 16 keypad connecting externally 39 M media access on local trips 51 turning off iii connections audio 42 external display devices 39 external input devices 39 keyboard, external 39 keypad, external 39 mouse 39 USB 40 connectivity options 24 Ethernet 24 D display 12 troubleshooting 79 DVD troubleshooting...
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... troubleshooting 80 modem setting location 81 mouse connecting externally 39 N notice DVD copyright protection 98 num lock on indicator 13 O optical drive 23 options hard disk upgrade 46 memory upgrade 45 PC Cards 43 P password 28 PC Card inserting 43 removing 44 power management 35 printer troubleshooting 80 problems 79 audio 80 CD 80 display 79 DVD 80 keyboard 80 printer 80 startup 79 R right view 5, 7 S safety CD or DVD 97 FCC notice 91 general instructions 96 modem notices 92 security password 28 slot...
... troubleshooting 80 modem setting location 81 mouse connecting externally 39 N notice DVD copyright protection 98 num lock on indicator 13 O optical drive 23 options hard disk upgrade 46 memory upgrade 45 PC Cards 43 P password 28 PC Card inserting 43 removing 44 power management 35 printer troubleshooting 80 problems 79 audio 80 CD 80 display 79 DVD 80 keyboard 80 printer 80 startup 79 R right view 5, 7 S safety CD or DVD 97 FCC notice 91 general instructions 96 modem notices 92 security password 28 slot...