Acer Aspire 2010 Series User’s Guide
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Appendix B Notices90EnglishImportant safety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.1 Follow all warnings and in
91EnglishEnglishd If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered b
Appendix B Notices92EnglishPRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE IADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS.ADVARSEL: LA
93EnglishEnglishGeneralThis product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for
Appendix B Notices94EnglishThe FCC RF safety requirementThe radiated output power of Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card and Blue-tooth Card is far below the F
95EnglishEnglishFederal Communications CommissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
Appendix B Notices96EnglishAcer Incorporated8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., HsichihTaipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C.Tel : 886-2-2696-1234Fax : 886-2-2
97EnglishEnglishIndexAACPI 37audio 29connecting externally 44troubleshooting 79Bbattery bay 11battery packbattery-low warning 36cari
98EnglishLlaunch keys 24Mmemoryinstalling 48– 49upgrading 48microphonetroubleshooting 80modemsetting location 81mouseconnecting exter
Getting familiar with your computer
Your Aspire 2010 notebook computer combines solid performance, versatility, multimedia capabilities and portability with stylish design. Increase your
3EnglishEnglishA tour of your computerAfter setting up your new Aspire notebook computer, as illustrated in the Just for starters… poster, take a few
Getting familiar with your computer4English3 Launch keys Buttons that can be programmed to start frequently used applications.4 Stereo Speakers Prod
5EnglishEnglishFront view # Item Description1 Headphone-in jack Connects headphones for audio output2 Microphone-in jack Connects an external micropho
Getting familiar with your computer6EnglishTop view # Item Description1 Built-in Microphone For recording audio on the computer2 Status Indicator LED
7EnglishEnglishLeft view # Item Description1 PC card slot Type II PC card slot, supports PCMCIA or CardBus.2 PC card eject button Press the eject butt
Getting familiar with your computer8EnglishRight view # Item Description1 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g. infrared printer, IR-a
9EnglishEnglishRear view# Item Description1 S-video Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.2 External display port Connects an
Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such chan
Getting familiar with your computer10English9 IEEE 1394 port Connects IEEE 1394 devices.# Item Description
11EnglishEnglishBottom view # Item Description1 Mini-PCI Slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards2 Hard disk bay Removable cover provides access to the com
Getting familiar with your computer12EnglishFeaturesPerformance• Intel® Pentium® M Processor at 1.4 GHz or higher• 2 memory slots supporting 333 MHz
13EnglishEnglishDisplay• The 15.4” display panel provides a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use• Intel® Extreme Graphics Technol
Getting familiar with your computer14EnglishIndicatorsYour computer provides three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to five indicat
15EnglishEnglishThe five indicators located at the front of the unit provide the following status information when lit:Icon Item Descriptio
Getting familiar with your computer16EnglishKeyboardThe keyboard features full-size keys with an embedded keypad, separate cursor control keys,
17EnglishEnglishEmbedded numeric keypadThe embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small blue numbers and characte
Getting familiar with your computer18EnglishWindows keys The keyboard features two keys that provide Windows-specific functions.Key Description
19EnglishEnglishHot keysUsing the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions
iiiEnglishEnglishFirst things firstYo u r g u i d e sA set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire computer.For more informati
Getting familiar with your computer20EnglishEuro keyYour computer supports the new Euro currency character. First, hold down the Alt Gr key, and then
21EnglishEnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a PS/2- compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. The cursor responds to your f
Getting familiar with your computer22EnglishNote: Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad, clean and dry. The touchpad is sensitive
23EnglishEnglishLaunch keysLocated at the top of the keyboard are four buttons, in addition to the power button. These buttons are called launch keys.
Getting familiar with your computer24EnglishStorageYour computer's all-in-one design offers a variety of data storage options:• The high capacit
25EnglishEnglishTo load an optical disc:• Place a CD or DVD on the open tray. Align the disc's center hole with the tray's spindle.• Gently
Getting familiar with your computer26EnglishConnectivity optionsYour computer has built-in connectivity options, enabling you to hook up to a network
27EnglishEnglishFax/data modemYour computer features a built-in fax/data modem, enabling you to communicate over a phone line. This means that you can
Getting familiar with your computer28EnglishAudioYour computer includes an integrated stereo audio system. Once the external device (Ex: headphone, m
29EnglishEnglishSecuring your computerYour computer features hardware and software security solutions, in the form of a slot for a Kensington lock and
ivEnglish• 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 t
Getting familiar with your computer30English
Operating on battery power
Your Aspire 2010 series notebook computer operates on battery or AC power.This chapter provides information for operating on battery power, as well as
33EnglishEnglishBattery packThe computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe battery pack has
Operating on battery power34EnglishFollow these steps again until the battery has been charged and dis-charged three times.Use this conditioning proc
35EnglishEnglishTo remove a battery pack:1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.2 Pull the battery from the battery bay.Charging the
Operating on battery power36EnglishBattery-low warningWhen using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter.Warning: Connect the AC adapt
37EnglishEnglishPower managementYour computer features built-in power management that constantly monitors system activity. System activity refers to a
Operating on battery power38English
Peripherals and options
vEnglishEnglish• The total ampere ratings of equipment plugged into a power strip should not exceed the ampere rating for that power strip.Taking care
Your Aspire 2010 series notebook computer offers good expansion capabilities.This chapter provides information on connecting peripherals to expand you
41EnglishEnglishExternal display devicesYou can connect an external (VGA) monitor or projector to your computer's external display port. Use
Peripherals and options42EnglishUSB devicesYour computer features three USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports for connecting a range of USB peripheral
43EnglishEnglishIEEE 1394 PortThe computer’s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported device like a digital video camera.See the
Peripherals and options44EnglishPrinterYour computer supports both parallel and USB printers.Refer to the printer's manual for information on:•
45EnglishEnglishExpansion devicesPC CardYour computer features a PC card slot that supports a standard Type II PC card (PCMCIA or CardBus). This grea
Peripherals and options46EnglishTo remove a PC card:1 Close the applications (if any) using the PC card.2 Double click on the PC card icon on the tas
47EnglishEnglishKey component upgradesYour computer is designed to deliver solid performance. However, in time, you might find that your applications
Peripherals and options48English3 Insert the memory module diagonally in the slot (a), and then press down gently until it clicks in place (b). 4 Rep
Moving with your computer
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Your Aspire 2010 series notebook computer is ideal for taking with you when you move around.This chapter provides tips on things to consider when trav
51EnglishEnglishDisconnecting from the desktopBefore moving with your computer, you must turn it off and disconnect all peripherals:1 Save your work a
Moving with your computer52EnglishTaking the computer homeWhen you move between your office and home you will need to pre-pare your computer for the
53EnglishEnglishYou might also find it worthwhile keeping a second set of peripherals at home, such as a keyboard, keypad, mouse and printer.Traveling
Moving with your computer54EnglishTraveling internationally with your computerOccasionally you might need to travel between countries with your compu
Software
Your Aspire 2010 series notebook computer includes system utilities.This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your c
57EnglishEnglishSystem softwareYour computer comes preloaded with the following software:• Microsoft Windows operating system• Hardware BIOS setup uti
Software58EnglishWindows ArcadeAspire Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies, and videos. To watch or listen, click a content b
59EnglishEnglishArcade Hot keys When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine-tune the
EnglishFirst things first iiiYour guides iiiBasic care and tips for using your computer iiiTurning your computer on and off iiiTaking care of your com
Software60EnglishFinding and playing contentClicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature’s home page. The content pages
61EnglishEnglishArcade controlsWhen watching video clips, movies, or slideshows as full-screen visual content two pop-up control panels are shown when
Software62EnglishCinemaIf your computer came with a DVD drive, you can play movies from DVDs and Video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Aspire
63EnglishEnglish•The Letterbox option displays complete widescreen movie content in its original aspect ratio and adds black bars at the top and botto
Software64EnglishAlbumAspire Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide-show, from any available drive on your computer. Click Al
65EnglishEnglishTo view a slideshow, open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view - then click Play slideshow. The slideshow is played fu
Software66EnglishVideoTo open the Video function, click Video on the Arcade Home page, to open the Video Home page.Note: The Video feature is designe
67EnglishEnglish- adjust the sharpness, contrast, and/or color of a video clip- add transition effects between video clips- preview your production- b
Software68EnglishEven 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 an
69EnglishEnglishBIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS (basic input/output system) contains important information used to configure the hardware and system softwa
EnglishOperating on battery power 31Battery pack 33Battery pack characteristics 33Maximizing the battery's life 33Installing and removing the bat
Software70English
Troubleshooting
This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Please read it before calling a technician.Solutions to more serious problems m
73EnglishEnglishFrequently asked questionsThis section suggests solutions to commonly encountered problems.I press the power button, but my computer d
Troubleshooting74EnglishThere is no audio coming from my computer.Check the following:• The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume contr
75EnglishEnglishThe printer does not work.Check the following:• Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and is turned on.• Check tha
Troubleshooting76English
Appendix A Specifications
This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.
79EnglishEnglishMicroprocessor• Intel® Pentium® M Porcessor at 1.4 GHz or higherMemory• DDR333 256MB/2GB(Max).• Dual 200-pin soDIMM sockets• PC2100 /
EnglishArcade Hot keys 59Finding and playing content 60Advanced Settings 60Arcade controls 61Navigation controls 61Player controls 61Cinema 62DVD sett
Appendix A Specifications80EnglishI/O ports• One type II PC Card slot (PCMCIA and CardBus)• One IEEE 1394 port• One RJ-11 modem jack (V.92, 56K)• One
81EnglishEnglishOptions• Additional AC adapter• Additional Li-Ion battery pack• Additional SODIMMs (256/512MB/1GB)
Appendix A Specifications82English
Appendix B Notices
This appendix lists the general notices for your computer.
85EnglishEnglishEnergy Star Guidelines ComplianceAs an Energy Star Partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guideline
Appendix B Notices86EnglishOperation conditionsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condition
87EnglishEnglishthe problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor.Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.
Appendix B Notices88EnglishNotice for New ZealandFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/0081 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equ
89EnglishEnglishFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/0301 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Teleco
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