Acer Aspire 2000, User Manual

Page 1: ...Acer Aspire 2000 series User s guide...

Page 2: ...d on the label affixed to your computer All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced sto...

Page 3: ...power off you can do any of the following Click on the Start button in Windows and then select Shut Down on the popup menu Push the power button To use this method you must first click on the Power M...

Page 4: ...ater or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt Do not place objects on top of the computer Do not slam the lid sh...

Page 5: ...se of batteries according to local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning your computer it is important that you follow these steps Turn off the computer and remove the b...

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Page 7: ...eyboard 16 Special keys Lock keys 16 Touchpad 22 Touchpad basics 22 Launch keys 24 Storage 25 Ejecting the optical disc 26 Connectivity options 27 Ethernet and LAN 27 Fax data modem 28 Audio 29 Aspire...

Page 8: ...ory upgrade 50 Hard disk upgrade 52 Moving with your computer 53 Disconnecting from the desktop 55 Moving around 56 Preparing the computer 56 What to bring to short meetings 56 What to bring to long m...

Page 9: ...ance when playing watching a DVD 66 Media Controls 68 Hot key 68 Function 70 Windows Arcade 71 Finding and playing content 72 Advanced Settings 72 Player controls 73 Cinema 74 Album 76 Video 79 Music...

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Page 11: ...Getting familiar with your computer...

Page 12: ...computer combines solid performance versatility multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design Increase your productivity by working wherever you are This chapter provides an in depth...

Page 13: ...as illustrated in the Just for starters poster take a few minutes to explore the unit Open view Item Description 1 Display Wide screen display provides visual output 2 Power Button Turns the cmputer...

Page 14: ...uchpad Touch sensitive pad that functions like a computer mouse 6 Click buttons 4 way scroll key Right and left buttons that provide the same functions as the buttons on a computer mouse The scroll ke...

Page 15: ...ck Connects an external microphone for audio input 3 4 in 1 Card Reader Supports MemoryStick MultiMediaCard SecureDigital SmartMedia kinds of memory sticks 4 Latch Locks and releases the lid 5 Bluetoo...

Page 16: ...phone For recording audio on the computer 2 Status Indicator LEDs that turn on and off to show the status of the computers It s function and components 3 Arcade Multimedia button 4 Console Display Med...

Page 17: ...1 PC card slot The slot supports a standard Type II PC card PCMCIA or CardBus 2 PC card eject button Press the eject button to remove a PC card from the PC card slot 3 Eject button Ejecting a Disc 4...

Page 18: ...iption 1 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer IR aware computer 2 DC in jack Connect the AC adapter 3 Kensington lock slot For attaching a security connector 4 Ventilati...

Page 19: ...ects to a television or display device with S video input 2 External display port Connects an external VGA display monitor 3 4 8 USB ports Three USB 2 0 ports for connecting USB devices 5 Network jack...

Page 20: ...with your computer 10 English 6 Modem jack Connects the built in fax data modem to a phone line 7 Parallel port Connects a parallel device such as a printer 9 IEEE 1394 port Connects IEEE 1394 devices...

Page 21: ...over provides access to the computer s hard drive 3 Memory compartment Removable cover provides access to the memory slots for upgrading the computer s memory 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the bat...

Page 22: ...t in stereo speakers Audio input and output jacks Connectivity Integrated 10 100Mbps Ethernet connection Built in 56Kbps fax data modem Three universal serial bus USB 2 0 ports One IEEE 1394 port 802...

Page 23: ...of use The Thin Film Transistor TFT supports up to WSXGA ATI Radeon 9200 with 64MB 128MB optional DDR VGA Memory Supports simultaneous display between LCD and CRT display S video for output to a telev...

Page 24: ...cated above the keyboard in addition to five indicators positioned at the front of the palm rest area These indicators show the status of the computer and its components The three indicators located a...

Page 25: ...ibernation mode Hard Disc mode Lights to Indicate when the hard disc drive is reading or writing data Battery mode Blue fully charged Flashing orange being charged Orange low on power Bluetooth mode L...

Page 26: ...status indica tor light Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase Toggle on and off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the left side of the key...

Page 27: ...y With the embedded keypad turned on the following actions are possi ble Desired Access Num lock On Num lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers using embedded keypad in the normal way Cur...

Page 28: ...ter 18 English Main keyboard keys Hold down the Fn key while typing letters using the embedded keypad keys Simultaneously press the Shift key for capital letters Type letters in the normal way Desired...

Page 29: ...tart menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions Tab activates the next Taskbar button E opens the My Computer window F1 opens Help and Support F opens the Find All File...

Page 30: ...ys HotKey Function Description Fn F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys Fn F2 Setup Accesses the computer s configuration utility Fn F3 Power management scheme toggle Switches the power management...

Page 31: ...r Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn Sub woofer key Sub woofer Turns the sub woofer on and off F...

Page 32: ...ated in the middle of the palm rest area providing maximum comfort and efficiency Touchpad basics Use the touchpad as follows Slide your finger over the surface of the touchpad to control the movement...

Page 33: ...responsiveness Function Left Button Right Button 4 Way Scroll Key Tap Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice quickly Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold Then slide your finger across the tou...

Page 34: ...from right to left By default key 1 is used to launch the email application and key 2 is used to launch the Internet browser Keys 3 and 4 start the Launch Manager application The first four launch ke...

Page 35: ...ase your storage capacity in the future Consult your dealer if you need to upgrade The high speed optical drive Depending on your model you have a Slot loading DVD CD RW combo drive or DVD RW drive Th...

Page 36: ...puter turned on press the optical drive eject button To load an optical disc With the computer turned on insert the disc into the drive slot until you feel the drive catch the disc and take it the res...

Page 37: ...ine Ethernet and LAN The integrated network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based 10 100Mbps network To use the network feature plug an Ethernet cable into your com puter s...

Page 38: ...connect to the Internet via a dialup account with an ISP log in to your network from a remote location or send faxes Warning Your modem is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging the compute...

Page 39: ...io system Embedded sub woofer provides tight and precise bass performance for sounds from opteratiing system games multi media and internet appli cations and other sources Once the external device Ex...

Page 40: ...r on screen menu navigation and media playback In addition a convenient on screen navigation bar with large buttons is made available under Windows which is easily operated via the com puter s built i...

Page 41: ...g Insert the lock into the slot on the computer turn it 90 and then lock it in place Passwords You can protect your computer from unauthorized access by setting Windows password protection The user mu...

Page 42: ...Getting familiar with your computer 32 English...

Page 43: ...Operating on battery power...

Page 44: ...r Aspire 2000 series notebook computer operates on battery or AC power This chapter provides information for operating on battery power as well as information on how your computer manages and saves po...

Page 45: ...ve an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup Contact your dealer for details on ordering a spare battery pack Maximizing the battery s life Like all other batteries your computer s batte...

Page 46: ...useful lifespan of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted If you want to use constant AC power you are advi...

Page 47: ...xt day with a fully charged battery Checking the battery level The Windows Power Meter indicates the current battery level Rest the cursor over the battery power icon on the taskbar to see the battery...

Page 48: ...ction The AC adapter and a power outlet are available 1 Plug the AC adapter into the computer and then connect to the mains power supply 2 Save all necessary files 3 Resume work Turn off the computer...

Page 49: ...s detected for a period of time the settings are controlled in Windows Power Management the computer turns off some or all of these devices in order to conserve power Your computer employs a power man...

Page 50: ...Operating on battery power 40 English...

Page 51: ...Peripherals and options...

Page 52: ...rals 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 You are advised to consult your deale...

Page 53: ...onnecting USB devices External keyboard Your computer features a full size keyboard However if you prefer you can connect an external keyboard to one of your computer s USB ports This enables you to e...

Page 54: ...connecting a USB keyboard keypad mouse or printer Other common USB devices include digital cameras scanners and external storage devices USB is plug and play which means that you can connect and start...

Page 55: ...nglish English IEEE 1394 Port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported device like a digital video camera See your video or digital camera s documentation for deta...

Page 56: ...arallel port and then restart the computer Wait for Windows to find the new hardware Audio devices Your computer offers built in stereo speakers with sub woofer See the section entitled Audio on page...

Page 57: ...tions for your computer Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card To insert a PC card 1 Align the card with your computer s PC card slot Make sure that the edge w...

Page 58: ...s 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 Wait for the message telling you that it is now safe to remove the card 3 Pre...

Page 59: ...computer This greatly increases your productive range when you are on the move AC adapter Having a spare AC adapter allows you to keep one in two different places For example you could have one AC ada...

Page 60: ...erform a key component upgrade Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2GB employing 256 512 MB or 1 GB industry standard soDIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The computer supports DDR Doub...

Page 61: ...the screw from the memory compartment door and then lift the door off 3 Insert the memory module diagonally in the slot and then press down gently until it clicks in place 4 Replace the memory compar...

Page 62: ...disk upgrade It is possible to replace your hard disk with a higher capacity drive when you need more storage space Your computer uses a 9 5mm 2 5 inch Enhanced IDE hard disk Consult your dealer if y...

Page 63: ...Moving with your computer...

Page 64: ...Your Aspire 2000 series 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...

Page 65: ...ns 2 Shut down Windows to turn off your computer 3 Unplug the AC adapter from the mains outlet and then disconnect it from the computer 4 Disconnect any external devices such as a keyboard mouse or pr...

Page 66: ...your computer again open the lid and then press the power button to bring it out of Standby mode What to bring to short meetings If your battery is fully charged you probably won t need to take any th...

Page 67: ...hat to bring with you If you don t have spare items at home it is advisable to take along the AC adapter and this User s Guide Special considerations To protect your computer in transit it is advisabl...

Page 68: ...omputer at home as well as at work it may be worthwhile purchasing a second AC adapter This will allow you to travel lighter as you can keep an AC adapter in each location You might also find it worth...

Page 69: ...with you AC adapter Spare fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Phone and network cables if you plan to use the computer s modem and network c...

Page 70: ...the computer s modem and network connections Check that your modem is suitable for the telephone system in the countries you plan to visit You might have to use a PC card modem in some locations Speci...

Page 71: ...Software...

Page 72: ...Your Aspire 2000 series notebook computer includes system utilities This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer...

Page 73: ...on the Start button Next select the appropriate folder and then click on the application icon To learn about the software and utility make use of the online help provided by the software Launch Manage...

Page 74: ...Software 64 English Console display greeting is changeble by users under English Operat ing System When using the default setting WLAN is always on and the Bluetooth is always off...

Page 75: ...de This player has the features and controls of a typical liv ing room DVD player When you insert a disc into the DVD drive the movie begins playing automatically Media Controls features such as play...

Page 76: ...w long each slide is shown before automatically advancing to the next picture in the slideshow The Transition effects setting sets the style of transition used between pictures Click the Restore to fa...

Page 77: ...display Step2 Insert a disc into the DVD driver Step3 Click DVD Optical Drive The DVD and play icon will be shown on the console display Note Press the Arcade button to go back to main menu You have...

Page 78: ...ontrols Hot key Hot key Function Fn F1 On line help menu Fn F3 Battery info Fn F5 Display toggle Fn F6 Screen blank Fn F8 Speaker toggle Fn Subwoofer key Turns the sub woofer on and off Fn Volume up I...

Page 79: ...sh Fn Volume down Decreases the speaker volume Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Volume up Volume down Next Chapter Previous Chapter H...

Page 80: ...e No power managment is available under instant on Arcade Mode Support Not Support Audio DTS Liner PCM Cinema DVD VCD DVD navigator SVCD Music MP3 DVD audio format Album JPEG Only Others USB external...

Page 81: ...hotos stored on your hard drive or any remov able media Music listen to music files in a variety of formats Video watch video and or edit video clips Burner create CDs and or DVDs to share or archive...

Page 82: ...ower right to scroll through the pages Advanced Settings There are settings in the Aspire Arcade to allow you to fine tune its performance to your machine and your personal preferences The Set tings p...

Page 83: ...for content click Up one level To return to a previous screen click Return The buttons in the upper right Mini mize Maximize and Close have standard PC behaviours To quit Aspire Arcade click the Close...

Page 84: ...the left side allow you to resume the movie from the point it was stopped restart the movie from the begin ning jump to the DVD menu eject the disc or go to the DVD Settings page DVD settings There ar...

Page 85: ...do not need to change the colour settings if the movie you are watching contains scenes that are overly dark or too bright Click the Restore to factory settings to return the settings to their defaul...

Page 86: ...ital photos individually or as a slide show from any available drive on your computer Click the Album button on the Home page to show the Album main page The content area on the right shows both indiv...

Page 87: ...gle picture by clicking on it This opens the pic ture full screen Slideshow settings To change slideshow settings click the Settings button on the Album page The lide duration setting determines how l...

Page 88: ...are 78 English The select music page is displayed allowing you to choose music from your personal music library Click the Restore to factory settings button to return your settings to their default va...

Page 89: ...deo page click Stop Editing a video file Click the Video Edit button to open the PowerDirector program PowerDirector is a digital video editing program that can help you cre ate professional looking v...

Page 90: ...at contains the music you want to listen to Click Play to listen to the entire CD from beginning or select the song that you want to hear from the list in the content area The songs in the folder are...

Page 91: ...CD player Convert songs from you music collection to MP3 and other popular audio formats Even create MP3 CDs with over 100 of your favourite songs and listen to them on you PC or MP3 CD player Data s...

Page 92: ...on under main menu Mode Support Not Support Cinema DVD SVCD VCD MiniDVD DTS Liner PCM TruSurroundXT SRS DVD audio Video ASF WMV MPEG I II DivX requires codec DVD navigator SVCD M2V MOV Flash Album BMP...

Page 93: ...yde Soft ware SCU system configuration utility It can be started shortly after you turn the computer on by pressing the F2 key during POST The BIOS setup utility displays summary information on your c...

Page 94: ...Software 84 English...

Page 95: ...Troubleshooting...

Page 96: ...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...

Page 97: ...r Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on check the follow ing The brightness level might be too low Press Fn hot key to increase the screen brigh...

Page 98: ...ternal microphone is properly plugged into the microphone in jack on the computer Make sure that the volume is not muted or set too low The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external USB keyb...

Page 99: ...the new hardware and install the necessary drivers I want to set up my location to use the internal modem Follow these steps Click on Start and then click on Control Panel Double click on Phone and Mo...

Page 100: ...Troubleshooting 90 English...

Page 101: ...Appendix A Specifications...

Page 102: ...This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer...

Page 103: ...splay and Video 15 4 16 10 Thin Film Transistor TFT displaying at 1280 x 800 WXGA 1680 x 1050 WSXGA 16 7M Colors ATI Radon 9200 with 64MB 128MB optional DDR VGA Memory Simultaneous LCD and CRT display...

Page 104: ...rt One microphone line in jack One headphone speaker line out jack Infrared FIR port Three USB 2 0 ports 4 in 1 Card Reader MS MMC SD SM Weight and dimensions 15 4 display model 3 0 kg 6 6 lbs 360 W x...

Page 105: ...95 English English Options Additional AC adapter Additional Li Ion battery pack Additional SODIMMs 256 512MB 1GB...

Page 106: ...Appendix A Specifications 96 English...

Page 107: ...Appendix B Notices...

Page 108: ...This appendix lists the general notices for your computer...

Page 109: ...ce and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice S...

Page 110: ...will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedu...

Page 111: ...t register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 6 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type o...

Page 112: ...m children and dispose of used batteries promptly 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certi...

Page 113: ...anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anv nd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som r...

Page 114: ...ned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses...

Page 115: ...complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the standards listed below following the provisions of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC ETSI EN 301...

Page 116: ...B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 No 2 et CNR 210 No 4 Dec 2000 Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit etre utilise a l interieur et devrai...

Page 117: ...ent operating in the 2 4GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques Part 1 Technical characteristics and test conditions Part 2 Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under art...

Page 118: ...Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power EIRP are provided by the system manufacturer Any deviation from the permissible power and frequency settings for the country of use is an infringement of national...

Page 119: ...the transmission power level of your wireless LAN adapter allows you to expand or confine a coverage area in relation to other wireless devices Belgium 5 15 5 35 GHz Denmark 5 15 5 25 GHz Finland 5 15...

Page 120: ...Appendix B Notices 110 English that could be operating nearby Decreasing the transmit power level will reduce the radio coverage...

Page 121: ...el PROSet Configuration Utility 1 Start Intel PROSet In the PROSet interface click the Adapter tab 2 In the Power Settings section of the Adapter screen click Configure 3 On the Power Settings window...

Page 122: ...Additional 802 11a and 802 11b Restrictions All EU countries Use of 802 11a is indoors only France Note At the time of publication of this document operation of Intel PRO Wireless 2100A LAN MiniPCI A...

Page 123: ...ir et Cher 72 Sarthe 08 Ardennes 42 Loire 75 Paris 09 Ariege 45 Loiret 77 Seine et Marne 10 Aube 50 Manche 78 Yvelines 11 Aude 54 Meurthe et Moselle 79 Deux Sevres 12 Aveyron 55 Meuse 82 Tarn et Garon...

Page 124: ...with local regulations Instructions on how to do this are provided below How to turn off the WLAN radio using software If Intel PROSet is installed To turn off the wireless LAN radio using Intel PROS...

Page 125: ...or eyes while transmitting PDo not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected if not the radio may be damaged Use in specific environments The use of wireless device...

Page 126: ...n used over its full frequency bandwidth capabilities 5 15 to 5 35 GHz due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range...

Page 127: ...tection against harmful interference when the equipment is installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual and operated in a commercial environment However there is no guarantee that inte...

Page 128: ...ot installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa...

Page 129: ...ng v disconnecting 55 features 12 moving around 56 security 31 setting up a home office 58 taking home 57 traveling internationally 60 traveling on local trips 59 turning off iii connections audio 46...

Page 130: ...l display 9 parallel 10 USB 9 power management 39 printer connecting 46 troubleshooting 89 problems 87 audio 87 CD 88 display 87 DVD 88 keyboard 88 printer 89 startup 87 R right view 5 8 S safety CD o...