Acer Aspire 2010, User Manual

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

Page 2: ...ed 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 stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model Number ____...

Page 3: ...e 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 Management icon in Windows Control Panel and then check that the power button is set to shut down the computer when pressed See Windows Help for more information The Just for starters poster shows you...

Page 4: ...water 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 shut Close the computer gently Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC adapter It is important that you look after your AC adapter Do not connect the adapter to ...

Page 5: ...ose 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 battery Disconnect the AC adapter Clean with a soft cloth moistened with a little water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Refer to the chapter entitled Frequently asked questions on page 87 if any...

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Page 7: ...Keyboard 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 Media Console 30 Securing your computer 31 Security slot 31 Passwords 31 Operating on battery power 33 Battery pack 35 Battery pack characteristics 35 Installing and removing the battery pack 36 Cha...

Page 8: ...mory 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 meetings 56 Taking the computer home 57 Preparing the computer 57 What to bring with you 57 Special considerations 57 Setting up a home office 58 Traveling with the computer 59 Preparing the computer ...

Page 9: ...tance 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 80 Burner 81 Function 82 BIOS Setup Utility 83 Troubleshooting 85 Frequently asked questions 87 Appendix A Specifications 91 Appendix B Notices 97 Index 119 ...

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

Page 12: ...k 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 tour of your computer s features ...

Page 13: ...r 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 on or off 3 Launch keys Buttons that can be programmed to start frequently used applications ...

Page 14: ...ouchpad 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 key scrolls the contents of a window up and down as well as right and left Item Description ...

Page 15: ...ack 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 Bluetooth Button Starts optional Bluetooth functionality 6 Wireless Button Turns an optional internal wireless device on or off ...

Page 16: ...ophone 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 Media status display 5 Stop Stop the Arcade application 6 Media Controls Multimedia Button ...

Page 17: ...n 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 Slot loading Optical Support an optical disc ...

Page 18: ...ription 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 Ventilation Hole Enables the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use ...

Page 19: ...nects 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 Connects the computer to an Ethernet 10 100 based network ...

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 Item Description ...

Page 21: ...cover 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 battery to remove the battery pack 5 Battery pack The computer s removable battery 6 Sub Woofer Speaker to output base sound ...

Page 22: ...lt 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 11b and 802 11a b Wireless LAN and Bluetooth manufacturing optional Human centric design Rugged yet extremely portable construction Stylish appearance Standard keyboard 85 keys with four programmable...

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 television or display device that supports S video input One console display for multimedia status Dual View support ...

Page 24: ...ocated 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 above the keyboard provide the following status information Icon Description Caps Lock activity Num Lock activity ...

Page 25: ...hibernation 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 Lights to indicate that Bluetooth optional is enabled Wireless LAN mode Lights to Indicate status of wireless LAN optional communication Icon Description Note The keypad lock must be turned on to use ...

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 keyboard Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded numeric keypad can be used Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn F11 keys simultaneously Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the screen toggles up or dow...

Page 27: ...ly 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 Cursor control keys on embedded keypad Hold down the Shift key while using the cursor keys on the embedded keypad Hold Fn key while using cursor control keys Note Scroll Lock doesn t work in all applica...

Page 28: ...uter 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 Access Num lock On Num lock Off ...

Page 29: ...Start 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 Files dialog box M minimizes all windows Shift M undoes the minimize all windows M action R opens the Run dialog box Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it ope...

Page 30: ...eys 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 scheme used by the computer function available if supported by operating system See Power management on page 39 Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode See Power management on page 39 Fn F5 Disp...

Page 31: ...er 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 Fn Volume up Increases the speaker volume Fn Volume down Decreases the speaker volume Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness HotKey Functio...

Page 32: ...cated 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 of the cursor Tap the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions Press the left 1 and right 3 click buttons to perform selection and execution functions just as you would use the buttons ...

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 touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection Tap twice quickly On the second tap slide your finger across the touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection Access content menu Click once Scroll Click...

Page 34: ...4 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 keys can be set by the user To set the launch keys run the Acer Launch Manager Launch key Default application Email Launches your email application Web browser Launches your Internet browser P2 User pr...

Page 35: ...ease 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 The optical drive provides increased storage capacity as well as offering a host of multimedia possibilities See the section entitled A tour of your computer on page 3 for the locations of these drives...

Page 36: ...mputer 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 rest of the way in The disc may need to be inserted nearly all the way in before the drive takes it in rest of way ...

Page 37: ...line 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 network jack and then connect the other end to a network jack or hub on your network See Windows Help for information on setting up a network connec tion ...

Page 38: ...n 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 computer into a digital phone system will damage the modem To 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 ...

Page 39: ...dio 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 headphone microphone is connected the embedded speakers would be disable ...

Page 40: ...or 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 in touchpad When system off Press Arcade button to enable Aspire Arcade applicaion without getting into Windows OS Press Arcade button four seconds to close application and shut down system When syste...

Page 41: ...eg 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 must enter the password before beginning a Windows session First open User Accounts in Windows Control Panel and select your account Click Create a Password and then set your desired password Click Per...

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

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

Page 44: ...ur 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 power ...

Page 45: ...ave 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 battery will degrade over time This means that the battery s performance will diminish with time and use To maximize your battery s life you are advised to adhere to the recommendations set out below Cond...

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 advised to remove the battery pack after it is fully charged Not discharging and recharging the battery to its extremes as described above Frequent use the more you use the battery the faster it will rea...

Page 47: ...ext 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 s present charge level The LED indicator on the console display will show the usage of the battery Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery opera tion pr...

Page 48: ...Action 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 if you want to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack is available 1 Save all necessary files 2 Close all applications 3 Shut down the operating system to turn off the compu...

Page 49: ...is 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 management scheme that supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface enabling maxi mum power conservation without compromising system performance ACPI allows Windows to control the amount of ...

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

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

Page 52: ...erals 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 dealer for information on peripherals In addition make sure that you read the manuals and other documentation provided with new hardware ...

Page 53: ...connecting 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 enjoy the comfort and added features of a full size desktop system keyboard when inputting typed data on your notebook computer External keypad Your computer features an embedded keypad that when comb...

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 using a USB device without having to restart your computer You can also dis connect the device at any time A further advantage of USB is the ability to use USB hubs This means that several devices c...

Page 55: ...English 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 details ...

Page 56: ...parallel 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 29 for more information on these features However in addition to the integrated devices the two audio ports on the front of the unit enable you to connect external audio input and output devices You ...

Page 57: ...ptions 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 with the connectors is facing the slot and that the card is the right way up Many cards are marked with an arrow to help you insert them correctly 2 Slide the card into the slot and push gently until ...

Page 58: ...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 Wait for the message telling you that it is now safe to remove the card 3 Press the PC card eject button to partially eject the card 4 Pull the card from the slot ...

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 adapter at home and another at work This means that you don t have to carry an AC adapter when traveling between your two base locations ...

Page 60: ...perform 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 Double Data Rate SDRAM There are two memory slots on your computer one of which is occu pied by standard memory You can upgrade memory by installing a memory module into the other available slot Installi...

Page 61: ...e 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 compartment door and fasten the screw The computer automatically detects the new module and reconfigures the memory ...

Page 62: ...d 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 you need to per form a hard disk upgrade ...

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: ...ons 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 printer that are attached to your computer 5 If you are using a security lock cable disconnect the lock from the computer 6 Pack your computer in a strong waterproof bag or case ...

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 thing else with you to the meeting What to bring to long meetings For longer meetings take along the AC adapter You can use mains power throughout the meeting or you can run down your battery first and...

Page 67: ...What 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 advisable to pay attention to the following Minimize the effect of temperature changes Keep your computer with you instead of placing it in storage holds Avoid leaving your computer in a hot car Changes in t...

Page 68: ...computer 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 worthwhile keeping a second set of peripherals at home such as a keyboard keypad mouse and printer ...

Page 69: ...s 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 connections Special considerations In addition to the considerations for taking your computer home keep the following in mind Always take your computer as carry on luggage If possible have your comput...

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 Special considerations In addition to the considerations for normal travel with your computer keep the following in mind when traveling internationally Check that your power cord is suitable for the local...

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 Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard See Launch keys on page 24 for the location of the launch keys You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Star...

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: ...ade 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 stop return to menu jump to previous next chapter and rewind fast forward let users have total control over their viewing and set up preferences Resume Playback Users can continue DVD playback from w...

Page 76: ...ow 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 factory settings button to return your settings to their default values Music Comes with various interface controls for playing CD or MP3 files Users can shuffle playback and repeat music tracks Offers...

Page 77: ...e 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 to return to main menu or stop the media before eject the disc Auto media detection will only funtion under main menu ...

Page 78: ...Controls 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 Increases the speaker volume ...

Page 79: ...ish 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 Hot key Function ...

Page 80: ...de 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 drive TV out IEEE 1394 port PCMCIA LAN Modem IR Print port Bluetooth Wireless lan ...

Page 81: ...photos 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 Advanced Settings adjust Aspire Arcade according to your preferences Note While watching videos DVDs or slide shows your screensaver and power saving features are unavailable These functions are enab...

Page 82: ...lower 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 page is reached by the Advanced Settings button on the Home page Use the Screen ratio to indicate if you have a standard 4 3 or wide screen 16 9 display The Enable sub woofer option boosts the bass po...

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 button in the upper right cor ner of the window You can also click the To PC button Player controls At the bottom of the window the player controls used for video slideshows movies and music are sho...

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 are two types of DVD settings Video and Language Click the appropriate button to open its settings page Video The Video settings control the video output of DVDs VCDs Use hardware acceleration takes ad...

Page 85: ...u 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 default values Language The Language settings control the audio and visual language output of DVDs VCDs Subtitle selects the default subtitle language for DVDs when availa ble The factory setting is Off Cl...

Page 86: ...gital 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 individual pictures and fold ers Click on a folder to open it ...

Page 87: ...ngle 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 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 To add background music t...

Page 88: ...ware 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 values ...

Page 89: ...ideo 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 video movies complete with music special effects and transition effects If you don t have experience making movies don t worry PowerDirector provides home users with a simple tool to help them do some...

Page 90: ...hat 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 shown in the content area while the left side has controls for Play Random and Repeat all The Visualize option allows you to watch computer generated visualizations while you listen to music when pla...

Page 91: ...y 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 store files simply and easily Copy you computer s hard drive files for easy recovery in the event of a crash archiving you data on CD DVD eliminates the need for extra hard drives Video your world in ...

Page 92: ...ion 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 JPG PNG GIF TIF PSD ICO Music MP3 WMA WAV CDA Audio CD DVD audio SACD ...

Page 93: ...syde 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 computer its devices processor and memory Your computer is already configured for optimal performance and so you should not need to run this utility However you may need to change the BIOS settings if...

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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 dealer or an authorized service center for assistance ...

Page 97: ...er 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 brightness level The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the Fn F5 hot key to toggle the display setting The system may be in standby mode Try pressing the power button to resume The ...

Page 98: ...xternal 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 keyboard to one of your computer s USB ports If it works the internal keyboard might have become discon nected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center The optical drive cannot read a disc Che...

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 Modem Options In the Dialing Rules tab begin setting up your location Refer to Windows Help for more information When the battery is 95 99 full it won t charge to 100 capacity To preserve the life of t...

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

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

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

Page 103: ...isplay 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 support Dual View support S video for output to a television or display device that support S video input One 1x16 LCM for multimedia feature and status message showing Audio 2 1 Channel Speaker wit...

Page 104: ...ort 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 273 D x 28 33 49 H mm 14 2 x10 7 x1 1 1 32 Environment Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non operating 20 C 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 80 RH Non operating 10 90 RH Operating system Micro...

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: ...ice 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 Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output device...

Page 110: ...ou 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 procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If this equipment sho...

Page 111: ...at 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 of power available consult your dealer or local power company 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 8 If an extension cord is...

Page 112: ... 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 certified type SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product The C...

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Page 115: ...e 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 301 489 1 17 ETSI EN 300 328 2 EN 300 328 V1 4 1 USA Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of the devices in an Wireless LAN System is subject to ...

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Page 117: ...ment 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 article 3 2 of the R TTE Directive EN 301 489 1 Aug 2000 EN 301489 17 Sept 2000 Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters ERM electromagnetic compatibility EMC standard for radio equipmen...

Page 118: ...r 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 law and may be punished as such The European variant is intended for use throughout the European Economic Area However authorization for use is restricted as follows Permissible Frequencies 802 11b P...

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 5 35 GHz France 5 15 5 25 GHz Germany 5 15 5 25 GHz Iceland 5 15 5 25 GHz Ireland 5 15 5 35 GHz Italy 5 15 5 25 GHz Luxembourg 5 15 5 35 GHz Netherlands 5 15 5 35 GHz Norway 5 15 5 25 GHz Portugal 5...

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

Page 121: ...tel 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 find the Transmission Power Control 802 11a band section ...

Page 122: ...y 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 Adapters in 802 11b mode was restricted in France to indoor use only and was allowable in only 58 specific regional departements due to local restrictions on transmission power and frequencies The dep...

Page 123: ...oir 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 Garonne 16 Charente 57 Moselle 84 Vaucluse 19 Correze 58 Nievre 86 Vienne 2A Corse Sud 59 Nord 88 Vosges 2B Haute Corse 60 Oise 89 Yonne 21 Cote d Or 61 Orne 90 Territoire de Belfort 24 Dordogne 63 Puy du...

Page 124: ...y 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 PROSet 1 Right click the Intel R PRO Wireless card icon in the system tray 2 Select the active Intel adapter and click Switch Radio Off 3 You can also turn off the radio on the General tab of the Intel P...

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 devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration F...

Page 126: ...en 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 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems The product can be used outdoors only if the frequency range is limited to 5 26 to 5 35 GHz I...

Page 127: ...otection 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 interference will not occur in a particular commercial installation or if operated in a residential area If harmful interference with radio or television reception occurs when the device is turned on the...

Page 128: ...not 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 installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interf...

Page 129: ...ing 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 external display devices 43 external input devices 43 keyboard external 43 keypad external 43 mouse 43 printer 46 USB 44 connectivity options 27 Ethernet 27 D display 13 troubleshooting 87 DVD troubl...

Page 130: ...al 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 or DVD 102 FCC notice 99 general instructions 101 lithium battery 103 modem notices 100 security password 31 slot 31 service when to call v software bundled 63 speakers troubleshooting 87 Standby mode...