Acer Aspire 1200 Bedienungsanleitung

Aspire 1200 series User’s guideAs1200.book Page i Wednesday, December 26, 2001 5:05 PM

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This appendix lists the general notices for your computer.As1200.book Page 90 Wednesday, December 26, 2001 5:05 PM

91FCC noticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

Appendix B Notices92Remarque ¶ l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensCet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement

93Important safety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.1 Follow all warnings and instructions

Appendix B Notices9412 Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk o

95ADVARSELEksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte

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97IndexAAC adaptercaring for vACPI 36audio 26connecting externally 42controlling volume 26troubleshooting 76Audio DJ 26Bbattery b

98Eemergency eject slot 5error messages 78Ethernet connection 25FFAQ. See frequently-asked questionsfloppy drive 24troubleshooting 76fr

99video-out 7power management 36printerconnecting 41troubleshooting 77problems 75audio 76CD 76diskette 76display 75DVD 7

Getting familiar with your computerAs1200.book Page 1 Wednesday, December 26, 2001 5:05 PM

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This computer combines high-performance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design.

3A tour of your computerAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new notebook com

Getting familiar with your computer4# Item Description1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output.2 Power but

5Left view # Item Description1 Optical drive Depending on your model:• CD-ROM drive reads CDs• DVD-ROM drive reads CDs and DVDs• DVD/CD-RW combo drive

Getting familiar with your computer6Right view # Item Description1 Speaker/headphone-out jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, he

7Rear view# Item Description1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.2 IEEE 1394 port Connects to a IEEE 1394 com

Getting familiar with your computer8Bottom view # Item Description1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk.2 Battery release button Press and

9FeaturesThis computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:Performance• Intel® Celeron™ processor with on-di

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such cha

Getting familiar with your computer10•Launch keys (supports Audio DJ feature)Expansion• Upgradeable memory and hard diskAs1200.book Page 10 Wednesd

11DisplayThe large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop-performance graphics. The computer supports a Thin-Film Tra

Getting familiar with your computer12IndicatorsThe computer has an easy-to-read status LCD (1) located above the keyboard. Two status indicators, po

13Optical drive/Hard disk activityCD or DVD drive or hard disk is being accessed.Floppy drive activityFloppy drive is being accessed.PC Card activity

Getting familiar with your computer14In addition to the status LCD, the computer includes power and email status indicators.Function Icon Description

15KeyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys with an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.Special keysLock k

Getting familiar with your computer16Embedded keypadThe embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters

17Windows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key DescriptionWindows logo key Start button. Combinations with this

Getting familiar with your computer18HotkeysThe computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to perform functions such as controlling the screen brightn

19Keyboard ergonomicsLocated below the keyboard, the wide and curved palm rest is ergonomically designed to provide you with a very comfortable place

iiiFirst things firstWe would like to thank you for making the Aspire series of notebook computers your choice for your mobile computing needs. We ho

Getting familiar with your computer20TouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This me

21=Note: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement

Getting familiar with your computer22Launch keysLocated near the front end of the computer (between the speakers) are launch keys that perform variou

23To configure the launch keys and the applications they launch, see “Easy Button” on page 60.21(AP mode)Launches a user-configurable application.Stop

Getting familiar with your computer24StorageThis computer’s all-in-one design gives you the benefit of using the following media storage options:• Hi

25Connectivity optionsThe computer has built-in features for connecting to a network and communicating with other computers.Ethernet and LANThe built-

Getting familiar with your computer26AudioYour computer includes 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio. The dual speakers, located near the front of the

27Securing your computerSecurity features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and a password.Security notchA security notch located

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Operating on battery powerAs1200.book Page 29 Wednesday, December 26, 2001 5:05 PM

ivBasic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and offTo turn on the computer, open the display cover, and press the power swit

The computer operates on AC or battery power. This chapter contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on battery power. It al

31Battery packThe computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe battery pack has the following

Operating on battery power32Use this process with a new battery or with a battery that's been stored without being used for a long time. If the

332Press down on the battery pack until you hear the battery latch click in place.To remove the battery pack:1 Press and hold the battery release butt

Operating on battery power34Charging modesThe adapter has two charging modes:• Rapid modeThe computer uses rapid charging when power is turned off an

35•Eject the PC Card from the slot when it is not in use, since the PC Card draws extra power. See “Ejecting a card” on page 44.• Store the battery pa

Operating on battery power36Power managementThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers

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Your computer offers excellent expansion capabilities with its built-in ports and connectors. This chapter describes how to connect peripherals and h

39External display devicesExternal monitorYou can connect an external monitor to the external display port. For the location of these ports, see “Rea

vTaking care of your AC adapterHere are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:• Do not connect the adapter to any other device.• Do not step on th

Peripherals and options40External input devicesExternal keyboardThis computer has a keyboard with full-sized keys and an embedded keypad. If you fee

41PrinterThis computer supports both parallel and USB printers. For a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port. For a USB pri

Peripherals and options42Audio devicesYou can plug an external microphone into the microphone-in jack. Amplified speakers or headphones connect to t

43Expansion devicesPC Card slotsThe computer has built-in CardBus PC Card slots that can accommodate one type III or two type II/I PC Cards. Please c

Peripherals and options44Ejecting a cardBefore ejecting a PC Card:• Exit the application using the card.• Left-click on the Safely Remove Hardware ic

45IEEE 1394The computer's fast IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect IEEE 1394 supported devices like a digital camcorder, external hard disks, or

Peripherals and options46Miscellaneous optionsBattery packIt is a good practice to have a spare battery around, especially when you travel. The Li-i

47Key component upgradesYour computer delivers superior power and performance. However, some users and the applications they use may demand more. Th

Peripherals and options483Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (1), then gently press down until it clicks into place (2). 4 Replace th

Moving with your computerAs1200.book Page 49 Wednesday, December 26, 2001 5:05 PM

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This chapter gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.As1200.book Page 50 Wednesday, Decemb

51Disconnecting from the desktopFollow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories:1 Save your work in progress.2 Shut down the

Moving with your computer52Moving aroundwhen you are just moving within short distances, for example, from your office desk to a meeting roomPreparin

53Taking the computer homewhen you are moving from your office to your home or vice versaPreparing the computerAfter disconnecting the computer from y

Moving with your computer54Setting up a home officeIf you frequently work on your computer at home, it may be worthwhile to purchase a second AC adap

55Traveling with the computerwhen you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client’s office building or tr

Moving with your computer56Traveling internationally with the computerwhen you are moving from country to countryPreparing the computerPrepare the co

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This chapter discusses the important system utilities bundled with your computer.As1200.book Page 58 Wednesday, December 26, 2001 5:05 PM

59System softwareThe computer comes preloaded with the following software:• Microsoft Windows operating system• Hardware BIOS setup utility• System ut

ContentsFirst things first iiiYour guides iiiBasic care and tips for using your computer ivGetting familiar with your computer 1A tour of your compute

Software60Easy ButtonEasy Button allows you to set the four launch keys located near the front of the computer. See “Launch keys” on page 22 for the

61E-Mail DetectorThe E-Mail Detector application monitors your mail servers for incoming email. When incoming email is detected, the email status ind

Software62BIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (basic input/ouput system).You

63•Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.• In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can als

Software64Note: Main memory = system memory + extended memorySystem Date Sets the system date.Format: MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year)Floppy Drive Shows f

65System DevicesThe System Devices screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices.The table below describes the parameters in the screen.

Software66Note: VGA takes up a portion of system memory, configurable via the VGA Frame Buffer parameter. For example, if you have 128 MB SDRAM, and

67The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Notes: When you ar

Software68After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.4 If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot

69OthersThe Others screen contains various parameter settings. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are th

viiiPeripherals and options 37External display devices 39External monitor 39External display with s-video input 39Using simultaneous display 39Externa

Software70BootThe Boot screen allows you to set the order in which the system looks for bootable devices on startup. The table below describes these

71ExitThe Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.The table below describes the parameters

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TroubleshootingAs1200.book Page 73 Wednesday, December 26, 2001 5:05 PM

This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more se

75Frequently-asked questionsThis is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer, and it gives easy answers and soluti

Troubleshooting76No audio from the computer.Check the following:• The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskba

77•Make sure the disc is supported by the drive. If your computer has a CD-ROM drive, it can read CDs but cannot read DVDs. If your computer has a D

Troubleshooting78Error messagesIf you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action. The following table lists the error

790251 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration usedCMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify

ixSoftware 57System software 59Easy Button 60E-Mail Detector 61BIOS Setup Utility 62Main 63System Devices 65Security 66Others 69Boot 70Exit 71Troubles

Troubleshooting8002F5 DMA Test Failed System unable to write to DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. Write down the message and contact your dealer

81If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistan

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Appendix A SpecificationsAs1200.book Page 83 Wednesday, December 26, 2001 5:05 PM

This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.As1200.book Page 84 Wednesday, December 26, 2001 5:05 PM

85Microprocessor• Intel® Celeron™ processor with 128K or 256K on-die L2 cacheMemory• Onboard 128 MB• Main memory expandable to 640 MB Synchronous Dyna

Appendix A Specifications86I/O ports• One type III or two type II/I PC Card slots (PCMCIA, CardBus)• One RJ-11 modem jack (V.90, 56K)• One RJ-45 netwo

87Operating system• Microsoft WindowsPower• Battery pack• 57-WattHour Li-Ion battery pack• 3-4.5 hours charge time• AC adapter• 60-Watt• Auto sensing

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Appendix B NoticesAs1200.book Page 89 Wednesday, December 26, 2001 5:05 PM