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... the serial number, model number and purchase information. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. Such changes will be made periodically to their respective companies. Other companies' product ...names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 1640 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to notify any means, electronically, mechanically...
... the serial number, model number and purchase information. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date and place of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. Such changes will be made periodically to their respective companies. Other companies' product ...names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 1640 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to notify any means, electronically, mechanically...
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For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of according to local, state or federal laws. USA For electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. iii Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of the global environment, please recycle.
For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of according to local, state or federal laws. USA For electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. iii Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of the global environment, please recycle.
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The printed User's Guide introduces you to use your Aspire, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside ... for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. poster helps you to be more on how your computer can help you for making the Aspire series of notebook PC your choice for meeting your computer on AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery...
The printed User's Guide introduces you to use your Aspire, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside ... for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. poster helps you to be more on how your computer can help you for making the Aspire series of notebook PC your choice for meeting your computer on AcerSystem User's Guide. Follow the instructions on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery...
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Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above 50 ºC (122 ºF). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it . • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Taking care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to turn it . • Never place the computer on uneven ...
Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 ºC (32 ºF) or above 50 ºC (122 ºF). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it . • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Taking care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to turn it . • Never place the computer on uneven ...
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... devices that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept...
... devices that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. For more information about our products, services, and support information, please visit our website: http://global.acer.com. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept...
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...iv Taking care of your computer v Taking care of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi An Aspire tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 4 Rear view 4 Base view 5 Specifications 6 Indicators 9 ...DVD) drive tray 17 Using a computer security lock 17 Audio 18 Adjusting the volume 18 Using the system utilities 19 Acer eManager 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Launch Manager 21 Norton AntiVirus 22 Frequently asked questions 23 Requesting service 26 International Travelers...
...iv Taking care of your computer v Taking care of your AC adapter v Taking care of your battery pack vi Cleaning and servicing vi An Aspire tour 1 Front view 1 Closed front view 2 Left view 3 Right view 4 Rear view 4 Base view 5 Specifications 6 Indicators 9 ...DVD) drive tray 17 Using a computer security lock 17 Audio 18 Adjusting the volume 18 Using the system utilities 19 Acer eManager 19 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 20 Launch Manager 21 Norton AntiVirus 22 Frequently asked questions 23 Requesting service 26 International Travelers...
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Virtual keyboard 31 Background mode 31 Cinema 32 Settings 32 Album 33 Editing pictures 33 Slide show settings 33 Video 34 Playing a video file 34 Capturing video (TV models only) 34 Snapshot 34 Editing video 35 Music 35 Make DVDs 35 Authoring CD/DVDs 36 Taking your notebook PC with you 37 Disconnecting from the desktop 37 Moving around 37 Preparing the computer 37 What to bring to meetings 38 Taking the computer home 38 Preparing the computer 38 What to take with you 38 Special considerations 39 Setting up a home office 39 Traveling with the ...
Virtual keyboard 31 Background mode 31 Cinema 32 Settings 32 Album 33 Editing pictures 33 Slide show settings 33 Video 34 Playing a video file 34 Capturing video (TV models only) 34 Snapshot 34 Editing video 35 Music 35 Make DVDs 35 Authoring CD/DVDs 36 Taking your notebook PC with you 37 Disconnecting from the desktop 37 Moving around 37 Preparing the computer 37 What to bring to meetings 38 Taking the computer home 38 Preparing the computer 38 What to take with you 38 Special considerations 39 Setting up a home office 39 Traveling with the ...
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... 49 BIOS utility 49 Boot sequence 49 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 50 Password 50 Using software 50 Playing DVD movies 50 Power management 51 Acer eRecovery 51 Create backup 52 Restore from backup 52 Create factory default image CD 52 Re-install bundled software without CD 53 Change password 53...
... 49 BIOS utility 49 Boot sequence 49 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 50 Password 50 Using software 50 Playing DVD movies 50 Power management 51 Acer eRecovery 51 Create backup 52 Restore from backup 52 Create factory default image CD 52 Re-install bundled software without CD 53 Change password 53...
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poster, let us show you use the computer. displays computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... Front view 1 9 2 8 3 7 4 6 5 # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD); English 1 An Aspire tour After setting up your new Aspire computer.
poster, let us show you use the computer. displays computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... Front view 1 9 2 8 3 7 4 6 5 # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD); English 1 An Aspire tour After setting up your new Aspire computer.
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Indicates the status of button/indicator Bluetooth communication (optional). (for more details. 9 Power button Turns the computer on and off. the center button serves as a 4-way and right) scroll button. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up when the battery is being charged. 4 Bluetooth Press to enable/disable the wireless communication function. Lights up when the computer is on. 3 Battery indicator Lights ...
Indicates the status of button/indicator Bluetooth communication (optional). (for more details. 9 Power button Turns the computer on and off. the center button serves as a 4-way and right) scroll button. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up when the battery is being charged. 4 Bluetooth Press to enable/disable the wireless communication function. Lights up when the computer is on. 3 Battery indicator Lights ...
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accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. 2 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from external microphones. Left view # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; Latch Locks and releases the lid. Headphones/speakers/ Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). USB 2.0 port Connect to audio line-out devices line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). English 3 # Icon 7 8 9 10 Item Description Microphone jack Accepts input from the drive....
accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. 2 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from external microphones. Left view # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; Latch Locks and releases the lid. Headphones/speakers/ Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). USB 2.0 port Connect to audio line-out devices line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones). English 3 # Icon 7 8 9 10 Item Description Microphone jack Accepts input from the drive....
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4 Right view English # Icon 1 2 Item PC Card slot eject button PC Card slot Description Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Rear view # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack 2 External display (VGA) port Description Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. port 6 Ventilation slot Enable the computer to an AC adapter. Connects to a phone line. Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 Connect to USB 2.0 devices ports (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet port 10/100-based network. 5 Modem (RJ-11) Connects to a display device ...
4 Right view English # Icon 1 2 Item PC Card slot eject button PC Card slot Description Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Rear view # Icon Item 1 DC-in jack 2 External display (VGA) port Description Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. port 6 Ventilation slot Enable the computer to an AC adapter. Connects to a phone line. Accepts one Type II PC Card. 3 Two USB 2.0 Connect to USB 2.0 devices ports (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet port 10/100-based network. 5 Modem (RJ-11) Connects to a display device ...
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release latch 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. compartment Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Memory Houses the computer's main memory and Mini PCI card. English 5 # Icon Item Description 3 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Base view 1 6 5 4 2 3 # Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 2 Battery Releases the battery for removal.
release latch 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. compartment Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Memory Houses the computer's main memory and Mini PCI card. English 5 # Icon Item Description 3 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Base view 1 6 5 4 2 3 # Item Description 1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 2 Battery Releases the battery for removal.
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... 360/370/380 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.40/1.50/1.60 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) Chipset: Intel® 915GM 256/512 MB or 1 GB of DDR2 533 memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via...
... 360/370/380 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.40/1.50/1.60 GHz, 400 MHz FSB) Chipset: Intel® 915GM 256/512 MB or 1 GB of DDR2 533 memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via...
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...key travel, international language support Touchpad with PTT approval; Wake-on -LAN ready WLAN: integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ network solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: integrated Bluetooth® 364 (W) x 279 (D) x 33.9/38.9 (H) mm (14.33 x 10.98 x 1.33...65 W Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in jack for AC adapter Acer Arcade Acer eManager (ePowerManagement, eNetManagement, ePresentation, eRecovery, eSettings) Acer GridVista 2.0 Acer Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus™ Adobe® Reader® NTI CD-Maker™
...key travel, international language support Touchpad with PTT approval; Wake-on -LAN ready WLAN: integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ network solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: integrated Bluetooth® 364 (W) x 279 (D) x 33.9/38.9 (H) mm (14.33 x 10.98 x 1.33...65 W Li-ion battery pack 2.5-hour rapid charge; 3.5-hour charge-in jack for AC adapter Acer Arcade Acer eManager (ePowerManagement, eNetManagement, ePresentation, eRecovery, eSettings) Acer GridVista 2.0 Acer Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus™ Adobe® Reader® NTI CD-Maker™
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English 8 Optional items Environment System compliance Warranty 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 65 W AC adapter 256/512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533 MHz soDIMM modules External USB floppy disk drive Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Mobile PC 2001 ACPI 1.0b DMI 2.0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
English 8 Optional items Environment System compliance Warranty 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 65 W AC adapter 256/512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 533 MHz soDIMM modules External USB floppy disk drive Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Mobile PC 2001 ACPI 1.0b DMI 2.0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
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Power Lights up when Num Lock is being charged. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when the battery is activated. Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is closed. WLAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. English 9 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on . Bluetooth Indicates the status of WLAN communication. Battery Lights up when Caps Lock is on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are ...
Power Lights up when Num Lock is being charged. Icon Function Caps Lock Description Lights up when the battery is activated. Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is closed. WLAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. English 9 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on . Bluetooth Indicates the status of WLAN communication. Battery Lights up when Caps Lock is on the front panel. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are ...
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Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. The mail and Web browser buttons are : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. See "Launch Manager" on page 19. Fully charged: The light shows green when... 10 1. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application User-programmable Acer eManager (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Please see "Acer eManager" on page 21. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Easy-launch buttons Above the keyboard, located at the upper...
Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. The mail and Web browser buttons are : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering Key < > and one user-programmable button. See "Launch Manager" on page 19. Fully charged: The light shows green when... 10 1. Easy-launch button P Web browser Mail Default application User-programmable Acer eManager (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Please see "Acer eManager" on page 21. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Easy-launch buttons Above the keyboard, located at the upper...
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Tapping on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. This means the cursor responds as clicking the left or right a page. The central location on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on a mouse. Touchpad basics The following items show you move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to scroll up or down and move left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to perform selection and execution functions. This button mimics your finger across ...
Tapping on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. This means the cursor responds as clicking the left or right a page. The central location on the touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on a mouse. Touchpad basics The following items show you move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to scroll up or down and move left button. • Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to perform selection and execution functions. This button mimics your finger across ...
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Access context menu Click once. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. rest your fingers - Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); Select Click once. Tap once. Drag Click and hold to move up/ down/left/ right. English 12 Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the second tap and drag the ...
Access context menu Click once. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. rest your fingers - Note: When using the touchpad, keep it - Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); Select Click once. Tap once. Drag Click and hold to move up/ down/left/ right. English 12 Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3) Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Scroll Click and hold , then use finger on the second tap and drag the ...