Acer 2020 Series Manual de usuario

Acer Aspire 2020 Series User’s Guide

Appendix B Notices90EnglishNotice for New ZealandFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/0081 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equ

91EnglishEnglishFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/0301 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Teleco

Appendix B Notices92EnglishImportant safety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.1 Follow all warnings and in

93EnglishEnglishd If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered b

Appendix B Notices94EnglishPRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE IADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS.ADVARSEL: LA

95EnglishEnglishGeneralThis product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for

Appendix B Notices96EnglishThe FCC RF safety requirementThe radiated output power of Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card and Blue-tooth Card is far below the F

97EnglishEnglishFederal Communications CommissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

Appendix B Notices98EnglishAcer Incorporated8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., HsichihTaipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C.Tel : 886-2-2696-1234Fax : 886-2-2

99EnglishIndexAACPI 37audio 28, 29connecting externally 44troubleshooting 76–??Bbattery packbattery-low warning 36caring for vcha

Getting familiar with your computer

100modemsetting location 77mouseconnecting externally 41NnoticeDVD copyright protection 94numeric keypadembedded 17Ooptical drive 24opt

Your Aspire notebook computer combines solid performance, versatility, multimedia capabilities and portability with stylish design. Increase your prod

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 computer4EnglishOpen view # Item Description1 Screen Wide screen display provides visual output.2 Power Button Turns the c

5EnglishEnglish5 Touchpad Touch sensitive pad that functions like a computer mouse.6 Click buttons and 4-way scroll keyRight and left buttons that pro

Getting familiar with your computer6EnglishFront view # Item Description1 Headphone-in jack Connects headphones for audio output2 Microphone-in jack

7EnglishEnglishTop view# Item Description1 Built-in Microphone For recording audio on the computer2 Status Indicator LEDs that turn on and off to show

Getting familiar with your computer8EnglishLeft view # Item Description1 PC card slot Type II PC card supports PCMCIA or CardBus.2 PC card e

9EnglishEnglishRight view # Item Description1 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g. infrared printer, IR-aware computer, etc...)2 DC-in

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 computer10EnglishRear view# Item Description1 S-video out port Connects to a television or display device supporting S-vi

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 D

13EnglishEnglishDisplay• The 15.4” display panel provides a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use. • ATI Radeon 9700 with 128MB DD

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 follow-ing status information: Icon Function Description Power mode

Getting familiar with your computer16EnglishKeyboardThe keyboard features full-size keys with an embedded keypad, sepa-rate cursor control keys, two

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 func-tions.Key DescriptionWindo

19EnglishEnglishFunction keysUsing the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various func

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 com-puter.For more informatio

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 next to the power button. These buttons are called launch keys. They ar

Getting familiar with your computer24EnglishStorageYour computer's all-in-one design offers a variety of data storage options:• High capacity En

25EnglishEnglishTo 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

Getting familiar with your computer26EnglishConnectivity optionsYour computer has built-in connectivity options, enabling you to hook up to a network

27EnglishEnglishTo 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

Getting familiar with your computer28EnglishAudioYour computer includes an integrated stereo audio system. The built in sub-woofer provides tight and

29EnglishEnglishAspire Media ConsoleThe Acer Aspire 2020 notebook computer features a convenient Media Console that includes (from left to right): • t

ivEnglishNote: If the operating system freezes, or locks up, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds.Taking care of your computerYo

Getting familiar with your computer30EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer features hardware and software security solutions, in the form of a s

Operating on battery power

Your Aspire 2020 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 pack1 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 features that con-stantly monitor system activity. System activity re

Operating on battery power38English

Peripherals and options

vEnglishEnglishTaking care of your battery packIt is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack.• Use the correct battery mo

Your Aspire 2020 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 com-puter's external display port. Use the

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 card1 Close the applications (if any) using the PC card.2 Double click on the PC card icon on the task

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 2020 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 2020 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

Software58EnglishAspire ArcadeInstant-on ArcadeInstant-on Arcade is state-of-the-art software, integrating the best digital media in one convenient

59EnglishEnglishAlbumAspire Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide-show, from any available drive on your computer. Click 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

Software60EnglishFile type compatibility Note: The track pad is not functional under Instant-on Arcade. Nor are any power managment features availabl

61EnglishEnglishWindows ArcadeAspire Arcade is an integrated player for music, photos, DVD movies, and videos. To watch or listen, click a content but

Software62EnglishArcade Hot keys When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine-tune th

63EnglishEnglishFinding and playing contentClicking a button on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature’s home page. The content pages ha

Software64EnglishArcade controlsWhen watching video clips, movies, or slideshows as full-screen visual content two pop-up control panels are shown wh

65EnglishEnglishCinemaIf your computer came with a DVD drive, you can play movies from DVDs and Video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Aspire Ar

Software66English•The Letterbox option displays complete widescreen movie content in its original aspect ratio and adds black bars at the top and bot

67EnglishEnglishAlbumAspire Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slide-show, from any available drive on your computer. Click Albu

Software68EnglishTo view a slideshow, open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view - then click Play slideshow. The slideshow is played

69EnglishEnglishVideoTo open the Video function, click Video on the Arcade Home page, to open the Video Home page.Note: The Video feature is designed

Operating on battery power 31Battery pack 33Battery pack characteristics 33Maximizing battery life 33Installing and removing the battery pack 34Chargi

Software70English- adjust the sharpness, contrast, and/or color of a video clip- add transition effects between video clips- preview your production-

71EnglishEnglishEven 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

Software72EnglishBIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS (basic input/output system) contains important information used to configure the hardware and system soft

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

75EnglishEnglishFrequently asked questionsThis section suggests solutions to commonly encountered problems.I press the power button, but my computer d

Troubleshooting76EnglishThere is no audio coming from my computer.Check the following:• The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume contr

77EnglishEnglishI want to set up my location to use the internal modem.Follow these steps:• Click on Start, and then click on Control Panel.• Double-c

Troubleshooting78English

Appendix A Specifications

EnglishCinema 58Album 59Music 59Windows Arcade 61Arcade Hot keys 62Finding and playing content 63Advanced Settings 63Arcade controls 64Navigation cont

This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.

81EnglishEnglishMicroprocessor•Intel® Pentium® M Processor at 1.4 GHz or higher Memory• DDR333 256MB/2GB(Max)• Dual 200-pin soDIMM sockets• PC2100 /

Appendix A Specifications82EnglishI/O ports• One type II PC Card slot (PCMCIA and CardBus)• One IEEE 1394 port• One RJ-11 modem jack (V.92, 56K)• One

83EnglishEnglishOptions• Additional AC adapter• Additional Li-Ion battery pack• Additional SODIMMs (256/512MB/1GB)

Appendix A Specifications84English

Appendix B Notices

This appendix lists the general notices for your computer.

87EnglishEnglishEnergy Star Guidelines ComplianceAs an Energy Star Partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guideline

Appendix B Notices88EnglishOperation conditionsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condition

89EnglishEnglishthe problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor.Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.