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A c er Aspire 2020 Series User’s Guide.
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iii English English First things first Yo u r g u i d e s A set of guides i s provided to help you set up and use your Aspire c om- puter . For more information on our produc ts, services, and support, please visit our web si te: www .
iv English Note: If the operating system freez es, or locks up, press and ho ld the power button for more than four seconds. T aking care of your computer Y our computer will serve you well if yo u take care of i t. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunligh t.
v English English T aking care of your battery pack It is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack. • Use the correct battery model for your computer . Do not use other kinds of batteries. • T urn the power off before removing or replacing the battery .
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English First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iii Turning your computer on and off iii Taking care of your computer iv Taking care of your AC adapter iv Ta.
Operating on battery power 31 Battery pack 33 Battery pa ck charact eristics 33 Maximizing battery life 33 Installing an d removing the battery pack 34 Charging the battery 35 Checking the battery lev.
English Cinema 58 Album 59 Music 59 Windows Arcade 61 Arcade Hot keys 62 Finding and playi ng content 63 Advanced Settings 6 3 Arcade contro ls 64 Navigation controls 64 Player controls 64 Cinema 65 D.
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Getting familiar with your computer.
Y our Aspire notebook computer combines solid performance, versatility , multimedia capabilities and portabi lity with stylish design. Increase your productivity by working wherever you are. This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of your computer's features.
3 English English A tour of your computer After setting up your new Aspire no tebook computer , as illustrated in the Just for starters… post er , take a few minutes to explor e your sytem.
Getting familiar with your computer 4 English Op e n v i e w # Item Description 1 Screen Wide screen display provides visual output. 2 Power Button T urns the computer on or off. 3 Launch keys Buttons that can b e programmed to start frequently used applications.
5 English English 5 T ouchpad T ouch sensit ive pad that functions like a computer mouse. 6 Click buttons and 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 an d down, as well as right and left.
Getting familiar with your computer 6 English Front view # Item Description 1 Headphone-in jack Connects headphones for S/PDIF a udio output 2 Microphone-in jack Connects an external microphone for au.
7 English English To p v i e w # Item Description 1 Built-in Microphone For recording audio on the c omputer 2 Status Indicator LEDs that turn on and off to show system statuss.
Getting familiar with your computer 8 English Left view # Item Description 1 PC card slot T ype II PC card supports 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 Ejects optical disc 4 Slot-loading Optical Support an optical disc.
9 English English Right view # Item Description 1 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g. infrared printer , IR-aware computer , etc...) 2 DC-in jack Connect the AC power adapter 3 Kensington lock sl ot For attaching a security device. 4 V entilation slot Enables the c omputer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Getting familiar with your computer 10 English Re a r v i e w # Item Description 1 S-video out port Connects to a television or display device supporting S-video inpu t. 2 External display port Connects an external (VGA) monitor . 3 4 8 USB ports USB 2.
11 English English Bottom view # Item Description 1 Mini-PCI Slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards 2 Hard disk bay Removable 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 .
Getting familiar with your computer 12 English Features Perf ormance •I n t e l ® Pentium ® M Processor at 1.4 GHz or higher • 2 memory slots supporting 333 MHz DDR, upgradeable to 2GB • 30GB and up Enhan ced-IDE hard disk d rive Multimedia • Built-in optical driv e (Slot- loading DVD Super -Multi Drive) • 15.
13 English English Display • The 15.4” display panel provi d es a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use. • A TI Radeon 9700 with 128MB DDR VGA Memory • Supports simultaneo .
Getting familiar with your computer 14 English Indicators Y our co mputer provides three indi cators loca ted above the keyboard, in addition to five indi cators positioned at the front of the palm rest area. These indicators show the stat us of the computer and its comp o- nents.
15 English English The five indicators locat ed at the fr ont of the unit provide the follo w- ing status information: Icon Function Description Power mode • Steady gre en -- power on • Orange -- .
Getting familiar with your computer 16 English Ke y b o a r d The keyboard features full-size keys wit h an embedded keypad, sepa- rate cursor control keys, two Wind ows keys, and 13 function keys. Lock keys The computer features t hree lock ke ys, each with its own status indica- tor light.
17 English English Embedded numeric keypad The embedded keypad fu nctions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small blue numbers and ch aracters on the applicable ke ys, as shown below . T o use the embedded numeric keys, toggle the NumLk on by pressing the Fn + F11 keys simultaneously .
Getting familiar with your computer 18 English Windows keys The keyboard features two keys tha t provide Windows-specific fun c- tions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu.
19 English English Function keys Using the Fn key with anot her key creates a hot k ey , providing a quick and conveni ent method f or co ntrolling various function s. T o use a hot key , fi rst hold down the Fn key . Next, press the second key in the combin ation.
Getting familiar with your computer 20 English Euro key Y our co mputer supports the new Euro currency character . First, hold down the Alt Gr ke y , and then press the Eur o key . Fn + F6 Screen blank T urns the di splay bac klight of f to save power .
21 English English To u c h p a d The built-in touchpad is a PS/2- compat ible pointing device that senses movement on its surface . The cursor resp onds to your finger move - ments on the touchpad. Th e two clic k buttons function like mouse but- tons.
Getting familiar with your computer 22 English Note : Keep your fing ers, as well as the surface of the touchpad, clean and dry . The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movements: the lighter your touch, the better the response. T apping hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.
23 English English Launch keys Located at the top of the keyboard ar e four buttons next to the po wer button. These buttons are called launch keys. T hey are designated as key 1, key 2, key 3 and ke y 4, from right to left. By default, key 1 is used to launch the E-mail application and key 2 is used to launch the Inter- net browser .
Getting familiar with your computer 24 English Storage Y our co mputer's all-in-one d esign offers a variety of data stora ge options: • High capacity Enhanced -IDE hard disk drive. The hard drive is up gradeable, enabl ing you to increase your storage capacity in the future.
25 English English T o load an optical disc • With th e compute r turned on, i nsert the di sc into th e drive slot until you feel the drive catch the di sc and take it the rest of the way in. • The disc may need to be inserted nearly all the wa y in before the drive takes it in rest of way .
Getting familiar with your computer 26 English Connectivity options Y our co mputer has built-i n connectivity op tions, enabling yo u to hook up to a network or commu nicate over a phon e line. Ethernet and LAN The integrated network feature allo ws you to c onnec t your computer to an Gigabit LAN (100/1000 Mbps) network.
27 English English T o use the fax/data modem, plug a phone ca ble into your c omputer's modem jack, and then connect the other end to a telephone jack.
Getting familiar with your computer 28 English Audio Y our co mputer inclu des an in tegrated stereo audio system. The built in sub-woofer provides tight and precise bass performance for low frequency audio. Note: When an external device (headphones or a microphone) is connected, the system speakers will be disabled.
29 English English Aspire Media Console The Acer Aspire 2020 not ebook computer features a convenient Media Console that in cludes (from left to right): • the Arcad e button fo r instant -on multim .
Getting familiar with your computer 30 English Securing your computer Y our co mputer features ha rdware an d software security solutions, in the form of a slot for a Kens ington lock and system password function- ality . Security slot A slot for a Kensin gton lock enabl es you to physically pr otect your computer from theft.
O perating on battery power.
Y our Aspire 2020 seri es 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 .
33 English English Battery pack The computer uses a batt ery pack that gi ves you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning.
Op e r a t i n g o n b a t t e ry p o w e r 34 English Follow these steps ag ain until the batte ry has been charged and di s- charged three times. Use this conditioning process fo r all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time.
35 English English T o remove a battery pack 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the batter y . 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay . Charging the battery T o charge the battery , first make sure that it is corr ectly installed in the battery bay .
Op e r a t i n g o n b a t t e ry p o w e r 36 English Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter . W arning: Connect the AC adapte r as soon as possible after the battery-low warnin g appears. Data will be lost if the battery is fully deplet ed causing the computer to shut down.
37 English English Power management Y our c omputer feature s built-in power ma nagement featur es that con- stantly mo nitor s ystem activi ty . System activity ref ers to a ny activity involving one.
Op e r a t i n g o n b a t t e ry p o w e r 38 English.
Peripherals and options.
Y our Aspire 2020 series note book computer offers good expansion capabilities. This chapter provides information on connecting peripherals to expand your sy stem. It also describes how to upgrade key compone nts to enhance system performance and keep your computer in step with the latest technology .
41 English English External display devices Y ou ca n connect an external (VGA) monitor or projector to your com- puter' s externa l di splay port. Use the Fn + F5 key combinatiom to tog- gle the displa y setting between th e computer's LCD pa nel and an external display device.
Peripherals and opti ons 42 English USB devices Y our computer fea tures three USB (U niversal Serial Bu s) 2.0 ports for connecting a ra nge of USB perip heral s. See “Externa l input devices” on page 41 a nd “Printer” o n page 44 f or information on connecti ng a USB keyboard, keypad, mouse or printer .
43 English English IEEE 1394 Port The computer’ s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devi ce like a digital video camera.
Peripherals and opti ons 44 English Printer Y our co mputer support s both parallel and USB printers. Refer to the printer's ma nual for information on: • Setting up the hardware • Installing.
45 English English Expansion devices PC Card Y our computer f eatures a PC card slot that supports a standard T ype II PC card (PCMCIA or Card Bus). This greatly increases your computer's usability and expandability . A var iety of PC cards a re avai lable, s uch as flash memory , fax/data modem, LAN, and SCSI cards.
Peripherals and opti ons 46 English T o remove a PC card 1 Close the applicatio ns (if any) using the PC card. 2 Double click on the PC card icon on the taskbar , and then select the option to safely remove t he card. Wait for the message telling you that it is now safe to remove the card.
47 English English K ey component upgrades Y our computer is designed to deli ver solid performance. Howeve r , in time, you might find th at your applicatio ns demand even more com- puting power . For this reason, yo u are able to upgrade key compo- nents.
Peripherals and opti ons 48 English 3 Insert the memory module diagonal ly in the slot (a), and then press down gently until it cli cks in place (b). 4 Replace the memory compart men t cover , and fasten the screw . The computer automatically dete cts the new module and reconfigures the system memory .
Moving with your computer.
Y our Aspire 2020 seri es notebook computer is ideal for taking wi th you when you move around. This chapter provides tips on things to consider when traveling with your computer .
51 English English Disconnecting from the desktop Before moving with your computer , you must turn it off and disconnect all peripherals: 1 Save your work and cl ose all applicatio ns. 2 Shut down Win dows to tu rn off your computer . 3 Unplug the AC adapter and disc onnect it from the computer .
Moving with your computer 52 English T aking the computer home When you move between your of fice and home you will need to pre- pare your computer for the short trip. Preparing the computer After disconne cting your com puter from the des ktop, prepare th e unit as follows: 1 Remove all media from the drives .
53 English English Y ou mi ght also find it worthwh ile keeping a second set of peripherals at home, such as a keyboard , keypad, mous e and printe r . T raveling with with computer Sometimes you might need to make longer trips with your computer . Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for moving between your o ffice and home.
Moving with your computer 54 English T raveling internationally with your computer Occasionally you might need to travel between countries with your computer . Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for normal tra vel. Remem ber to take special precautions for a ir travel.
Software.
Y our Aspire 2020 seri es notebook computer includes system utilities. This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer .
57 English English System software Y our c omputer comes preloa de d with the following software: • Microsoft Windows operating system • Hardware BIOS setup utility • System utilities, driver s and application software Note: T o run software applications in Windows, first click on the Start button.
Software 58 English Aspire Arcade Instant-on Arcade Instant-on Arcade is state-of-the-art software , integrating the best digital medi a in one convenie nt an d easy to us e application.
59 English English Album Aspire Arcade lets you view digital photos individuall y or as a slide- show , from any available drive on yo ur comput er . Cl ick the Album but- ton on the Home page to show the Album main page. T o view a slideshow , open the folder containing the pictures y ou wish to view - then click the Play slides how butt on.
Software 60 English File type compatibility Note : The track pad is no t functional under Instant-on A rcade. Nor are any power managment features available under instant-on Arcade.
61 English English Windows Arcade Aspire Arcade is an in tegrated player for musi c, photos, DVD movies, and videos. T o watch or listen, click a content button (e.
Software 62 English Arcade Hot keys When running in the Windows envi ronment, the ke y comb inations listed below are available to cont rol and fine-tune the features and settings of Aspire Arcade.
63 English English Finding and playing content Clicking a button o n the Arcade home page opens the c orresponding feature’ s home page. Th e content pages have buttons on the left and a content browsi ng area on the righ t.
Software 64 English Arcade controls When watching video c lips, movies, or slideshows as ful l-screen visual content two po p-up control panel s are shown when you move the mouse.
65 English English Cinema If your computer ca me with a DVD drive, you can play mo vies from DVDs and Video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Aspire Arcade. This player has the features and controls of a typical living room DVD player . When you insert a disc into the DV D drive, the movie begins playing automatically .
Software 66 English •T h e Letterbox option displays comp lete widescreen movie content in its original aspect rati o and adds black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. •T h e Pan & Scan feature is for DVD titles with a widescreen aspect ratio.
67 English English Album Aspire Arcade lets you view digital photos individuall y or as a slide- show , from any available driv e on your computer . Click Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Album main page. The content area on the right shows bo th individu al pi ctures and fold- ers.
Software 68 English T o view a slideshow , open the folder containing the pictures y ou wish to view - then click Play slideshow . The slideshow is played full- screen. Use the pop-up control panel to contro l the slideshow . T o rotate a picture in full-screen, click Rotate right or Rotate left .
69 English English Vi d e o T o open the V ideo function, click Vid eo on the Arcade Home page, to open the Video Home page . Note: The Video feature is designed for video file playbac k of MPEG1, MPEG2 (if a DVD drive is installed), AVI, WMV , and ASF formats.
Software 70 English - adjust the sharpness, contrast, and/or color of a video clip - add transition effects between video clips - preview your produc tion - burn your production to a VCD or DVD For help with editing video, refer to PowerDirector’ s online help sys- tem.
71 English English 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 your compute r’ s hard drive fi le s for easy recovery in the event of a crash. archiving your data on CD/DVD eliminates the need for extra hard drives.
Software 72 English BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (basic in put/output syst em) contains important information used to configure the hardware an d system sof tware settings. Y our computer reads the BIOS when it first starts up, before it loads the operatin g syste m.
T roubleshooting.
This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common 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 se rvice the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
75 English English Frequently asked questions This sec tion sugge sts solu tions to commonly encountered problems. I press the power button, but my co mputer does not start or boot-up. Look at the Power status indicator: • If it is not lit, no po wer is being delivered to the computer .
T roublesho oting 76 English There is no audio coming from my computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Wind ows, look at the volu me control icon on the taskbar . If it is crossed -out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option.
77 English English I want to set up my location to use the int ernal modem. Follow these steps: • Click on Start , and then click on Control Panel . • Double-click on Phone and Modem Options . •I n t h e Dialing Rules tab, begin setting up your location.
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Appendix A Specifications.
This appendix lists the gener al specifications of your computer ..
81 English English Microprocess or •I n t e l ® Pentium ® M Processor a t 1.4 GHz or higher Memory • DDR333 256MB/2GB(Max) • Dual 200-pin soDI MM sockets • PC2100 / PC2700 DDR SDRAM (Dou ble.
Appendix A Specifications 82 English I/O ports • One type II PC Card slot (PCMCIA and CardBu s) • One IEEE 1394 port • One RJ-11 modem jack (V .92, 56K) • One RJ-45 network jack (GigabitLA N 1.
83 English English Op t i o n s • Additional AC adapter • Additional Li-Ion battery pack • Additional SODIMMs (256/512MB/1GB).
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Appendix B Notic es.
This appendix lists the general notices for your computer ..
87 English English Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Energy Star Partner, Acer In c. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. FCC notice This device has been tested and foun d to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuan t to Par t 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix B Notices 88 English O peration conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rule s. Oper ation is subj ect to the following tw o conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept an y interf erence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
89 English English the problem is with the equipment, disc ontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor. Caution: To reduce th e risk of fire, use only No.
Appendix B Notices 90 English Notice f or New Zealand For Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has ac cepted that the item co mplies with minimum co nditions for connecti on to its network.
91 English English For Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 1 The grant of a T elepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that T elecom has ac cepted th at the ite m complies with minimum co nditions for connecti on to its network.
Appendix B Notices 92 English Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings an d instructio ns marked on the produc t. 2 Unplug this produ ct from the wall outlet before cleaning.
93 English English d If the product does not o perate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions si nce improper a.
Appendix B Notices 94 English PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓ N LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS. ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN. VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE.
95 English English General This product complies wi th the radio frequency an d safety standards of any country or region in which it ha s been approved for wireless use. Depending on config urations, this product may or may no t contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth™ modules).
Appendix B Notices 96 English The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of Wire less LAN Mini-PCI Card and Blue- tooth Card is far below the FCC r adi o frequency exposure limits.
97 English English Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device.
Appendix B Notices 98 English Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel : 886-2 -2 696- 1234 Fax : 886-2- 2696-3535 www.acer.com Declaration of Conformity for C E m ar king We , Acer Inc. 8F, 88, Sec.
99 English Index A ACPI 37 audio 28, 29 connecting externally 44 troublesh ooting 76– ?? B battery pack battery-low warning 36 caring for v characteristics 33 charging 35 checking charge level 35 in.
100 modem setting location 77 mouse connecting externally 41 N notice DVD copyright protection 94 numeric keypad embedded 17 O optical drive 24 options hard disk upgrade 48 memory upgrade 47 PC Cards .
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