Acer Aspire one AO721-128cc, User Manual

Page 1: ...Aspire one Series User Guide ...

Page 2: ...he model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence 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 ...

Page 3: ... all power cords from the power supplies CAUTION for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible When you need to disconnect power to the equipment be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet CAUTION for Dummy Card of Memory Card Slot Your computer shipped with plastic dummi...

Page 4: ...k from lithium battery pack Using electrical power 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 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord If an extension cord is used with this product make sure th...

Page 5: ...ct does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition Guidelines for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium ion battery Do...

Page 6: ... temporarily even when the battery is fully charged Battery performance is especially limited in temperatures well below freezing Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode Batteries may also explode if damaged Dispose of batteries according to local regulations Please recycle when possible Do not dispose as household waste Wireless devices may be susceptible to interference from th...

Page 7: ...e and persons with hearing aids should not hold the device to the ear with the hearing aid Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the device because information stored on them may be erased Medical devices Operation of any radio transmitting equipment including wireless phones may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices Consult a physician...

Page 8: ...your device before boarding an aircraft The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft disrupt the wireless telephone network and may be illegal Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where ...

Page 9: ...onics Equipment WEEE regulations visit http global acer com about sustainability htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display Lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state or federal laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org For lamp specific d...

Page 10: ...been shipped enabled for power management Activate display Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity Activate computer s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use Users are also at risk of physical injury after lon...

Page 11: ...displays could stress your eyes The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain Eyes Rest your eyes frequently Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out Display Keep your display clean Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point down...

Page 12: ...ng exercises Breathe fresh air as often as possible Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body Warning We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed If this is unavoidable work for only short periods take breaks regularly and do some stretching exercises Note For more information please refer to Regulations and safety notices on page 28 in the AcerSystem User Guide ...

Page 13: ...s of your new computer For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook It is available in Portable Do...

Page 14: ...puter to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill 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 Never place objects on top of the computer Do not slam the computer display when you close it Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC adapter Here are so...

Page 15: ...of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If either of the following occurs the computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged the computer does not oper...

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Page 17: ...cing xv Acer eRecovery Management 1 Acer eRecovery Management 1 Launching Acer eRecovery Management 2 Indicators 3 Touchpad 4 Touchpad basics with two click buttons 4 Using a computer security lock 5 Using the keyboard 6 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 6 Windows keys 7 Hotkeys 8 Special keys only for certain models 9 Frequently asked questions 10 Requesting service 12 International Travelers...

Page 18: ...uter 21 Using a computer security lock 21 Using passwords 21 Entering passwords 22 Setting passwords 22 Expanding through options 23 Connectivity options 23 Built in network feature 23 Universal Serial Bus USB 24 BIOS utility 24 Boot sequence 24 Enable disk to disk recovery 24 Password 25 Power management 25 Troubleshooting 26 Troubleshooting tips 26 Error messages 26 Regulations and safety notice...

Page 19: ...ions may vary Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management allows you to restore or reinstall applications and drivers Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Restore system to factory default Reinstall applications drivers ...

Page 20: ...unning the program from the Acer program group in the Start menu or by double clicking the icon if you have created a desktop shortcut 2 You can choose to restore the system from a factory default image or reinstall applications and drivers 3 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process ...

Page 21: ...light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode Icon Function Description Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Battery Indicates the computer s batttery status ...

Page 22: ...pad to perform selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button Note Illustrations for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased Function Left button 2 Right button 3 Main touchpad 1 Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice at the same speed as...

Page 23: ...vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad It can be disabled under Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington compatible security slot for a security lock Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to...

Page 24: ... F11 When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Note Fn F11 only for certain models Scroll Lock Fn F12 When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or ...

Page 25: ...arch for a file or folder L Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain or switch users if you re not connected to a network domain M Minimizes all windows R Open the Run dialog box U Open Ease of Access Center BREAK Display the System Properties dialog box TAB Cycle through programs on the taskbar CTRL F Search for computers if you are on a network Note Depending on your edition o...

Page 26: ... Display the Power Options Properties dialog box Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers...

Page 27: ...rd or hold Alt Gr and then press the 5 key at the upper center of the keyboard Note Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol Please refer to www microsoft com typography faq faq12 htm for more information The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either press at the bottom right of the keyboard or hold Shift and then press the 4 key at the upper center of the keyboa...

Page 28: ...ars on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on three things might be the cause The brightness level might be too low Press Fn increase to adjust the brightness level The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hotk...

Page 29: ...operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook Follow the steps below to rebuild your C drive Your C drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased It is important to back u...

Page 30: ... authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult http global acer com Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If there are error messages...

Page 31: ...tra 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 Conditioning ...

Page 32: ...n 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 reach the end of i...

Page 33: ...ly 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 Optimising battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation prolonging the charge recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency You are advised to follo...

Page 34: ... 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 computer 4 Replace the battery pack 5 ...

Page 35: ...computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building To bring the computer out of Sleep mode open the display then press and release the power butt...

Page 36: ...on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press Fn F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer To resume open the display if closed then press and release the power button Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop follow these steps ...

Page 37: ...ure between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse Traveling wit...

Page 38: ... cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling Spare fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials International Travelers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tip...

Page 39: ...mputer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility Once set you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility See BIOS utility on page 24 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with ...

Page 40: ...ss Enter When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press ...

Page 41: ...uld with a desktop PC For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer read the following section Built in network feature The built in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network ...

Page 42: ...counter configuration problems you may need to run it To activate the BIOS utility press F2 during the POST while the notebook PC logo is being displayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen Enable disk to disk recovery To enable disk to disk recovery hard disk recovery activate the...

Page 43: ... activity involving one or more of the following devices keyboard mouse hard disk peripherals connected to the computer and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface A...

Page 44: ...ssages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disk boot failure Insert a system bootable disk into the floppy drive A then press Enter to reboot Equipment configuration error Press F2 during POST ...

Page 45: ...glish If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance Some problems may be solved using the BIOS utility ...

Page 46: ... the device 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 outpu...

Page 47: ...ssian regulatory certification LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Radio device regulatory notice Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only ...

Page 48: ...zech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of t...

Page 49: ...o ensure good quality radiocommunication 2 This device is restricted to indoor use 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 3 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65...

Page 50: ...l interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority of 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and or damage to LELAN Licence Exempt Local Area Network devices LCD panel ergonomic specifications Design viewing distance 500 mm Design inclination angle 0 0 Design azimuth angle 90 0 Viewing...

Page 51: ...ards 6 moving around 17 security 21 setting up a home office 19 taking home 18 traveling internationally 20 traveling on local trips 19 troubleshooting 26 turning off xiv connections network 23 D display hotkeys 8 troubleshooting 10 E error messages 26 Euro 9 F FAQ See frequently asked questions frequently asked questions 10 H Hibernation mode hotkey 8 hotkeys 8 K keyboard 6 embedded numeric keypa...

Page 52: ...ty keylock 5 21 passwords 21 speakers hotkey 8 troubleshooting 10 support information 12 T touchpad 4 hotkey 8 travel international flights 20 local trips 19 troubleshooting 26 tips 26 U universal serial bus 24 W Windows keys 7 ...