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A c er Aspire 1450 series User’s guide.
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iii English English First things first Y our guides A set of guides is provided to h e lp you set up and use your Aspire computer .: For more information on our produc ts, services, and support, please visit our web si te: www .
iv English Note: If you are unable to shut down the co mputer in the usual way , press and hold the power bu tton for more than four seconds. Y ou shou ld then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again. T aking car e of your computer Y our computer will serve you well if you take care of it.
v English English T aking care of y our 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 of f 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 Getting familiar with your computer 1 A tour of your comput er 3 Front open view 3 Front view 4 Left view.
English Optimizing battery life 37 Battery-low warning 38 Power management 39 Peripherals and options 41 External display devices 43 External input devices 43 External keyboard 43 External keypad 43 E.
English Software 61 System software 63 Launch Manager 63 BIOS Setup Uti lity 64 Troubleshooting 65 Frequently aske d questions 67 Requesting service 70 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 70 Before.
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Getting familiar with y our computer.
Y our Aspire 1450 seri es notebook computer combines solid perfo rmance, versatility , multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design. Incr ease your productivity by working wherever you are. This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of your computer's features.
3 English English A t our of y our computer After setting up your new Aspire no tebook computer , as illust rated in the Just for starters… poster , take a few minutes to explore the unit. Front open view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output.
Getting familiar with your computer 4 English Front view 4 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer .
5 English English 2 4-in-1 card reader 1 Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory Stick, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards. 3 4-in-1 card reader 1 indicator Displays activity of 4-in-1 card reader . 4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g.
Getting familiar with your computer 6 English Left view # Item Description 1 Four USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 3 PC Card slot The slot supports a standard T ype II CardBus PC Card.
7 English English Right view # Item Description 1 Optical drive Depending on your mo del, the optical drive is one of the following: • DVD-ROM drive for reading CDs and DVDs. • DVD/CD-RW combo drive for reading CDs and DVDs and writing to CD-RWs. • DVD dual for reading both DVD+/- RWs and writing to DV D+/-RWs.
Getting familiar with your computer 8 English Re a r v i e w # Item Description 1 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/10 0-based network. 3 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printe r).
9 English English Bott om view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 4 Mini-PCI slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards.
Getting familiar with your computer 10 English 8 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note : Don’t cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 9 Personal identification slot Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to personalize your computer .
11 English English Features Performance • AMD Athlon TM XP-M processor at available in 1800 + ~2 400 + and higher . • Memory upgradeable up to 2 GB with 2 slots (Only one sl ot for user accessible.
Getting familiar with your computer 12 English • Fast infrared wireless communication • Four USB 2.0 (Universal Seria l Bus) ports • IEEE 1394 port • InviLink 802.
13 English English Indicat ors The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the dis- play screen, and two on th e front of the computer. The Power and Battery sta tus indicato rs are visible even when the dis- play is closed. Icon Function Description Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Getting familiar with your computer 14 English Using the K eyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded n umeric ke ypad, separate cursor keys, two Window s keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can togg le on and off.
15 English English Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functi ons like a desktop numeric key- pad. It is indicated by small charac ters located on the upper right cor- ner of the keycaps. To simplify the keybo ard legend , cursor-co ntrol key symbols are not printed on the keys.
Getting familiar with your computer 16 English W indows keys The keyboard features two keys that provide Windows-specific functions. Note : If an external keyboard o r keypad is connected to the computer , the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the ex ternal keyboard or keypad.
17 English English Hot keys Using the Fn key wit h another key creates a hot key , providing a quick and conveni ent method f or co ntrolling various functions. T o use a hot key , first hold down the Fn key . Next, press the second key in the combin ation.
Getting familiar with your computer 18 English Fn-F5 Display toggle Swit ches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and b oth the display screen and external monitor . Fn-F6 S creen bla nk T urns the display sc reen backlight off to save power .
19 English English The Euro symbol If your ke yboard la yout is set to United Stat es-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Note for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows.
Getting familiar with your computer 20 English Note : Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www .microsoft.com/typograp hy/faq/faq12.
21 English English To u c h p a d The built-in touchpad is a pointing de vice that sen ses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central lo cation on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.
Getting familiar with your computer 22 English T apping on the touchp ad produces similar results. • Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/ bottom/left and right) to scroll a page up, down, left or right. This button mimi cs your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizo ntal scroll ba rs of Windows applications.
23 English English Launch K eys Located above the keyboard are five butt ons. The left-most button is the power butto n. To the right of the power button are the four launch keys. They are designated as the ma il butt on, the web browse r button, and two pr ogrammable butt ons (P1 and P2).
Getting familiar with your computer 24 English Aside from the email checking functi on, there is a mail button that is used to launch the email applicatio n.
25 English English St orage This comput er suppli es you with the following media storage: • The High-capacity Enha nced-IDE hard disk • The high speed op tical drive Hard disk The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs. T his is where your programs and data are stored.
Getting familiar with your computer 26 English Ejecting the optical drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button. T o load an optical disc: • Place a CD or DVD on the open tra y . Align the disc's center hole with the tray's spindle.
27 English English Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high -fidelity AC’97 ste r eo audio, an d includes a built-i n sensitive micr opho ne and dual stereo speakers. There are audio ports on the left of the computer. See “L eft view” on page 6 for more information on co nnecting external audio devices.
Getting familiar with your computer 28 English Connectivity options Y our comput er has built-in co nnectivity op tions, enablin g you to hook up to a network or commu nicate over a ph one line. Ethernet and LAN The built-in ne twork feature allows you to connect your comp uter to an Ethernet-based (1 0/100Mbps) network.
29 English English F ax/data modem Y our comput er has a built-in V .92 56Kbps AC’97 Link fax/data modem. W a rning: This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging the co mputer into a digital phone system will damage the modem.
Getting familiar with your computer 30 English F ast infrared The computer’ s fast infrared (FIR) po rt allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware comput ers and peri pheral s such as PDAs (personal digital assistants), mobile phones, and infrared printers.
31 English English Securing y our computer Your computer is a valuable i nvestme nt that you need to take ca re of. Learn how to protect and tak e care of your comput er. Security features include hardware and software locks — a securit y notch, Smart Card and passwords.
Getting familiar with your computer 32 English on boot-up and resume from hi bernation for maximum security . • Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk. Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer , it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Pas sword.
O perating on battery power.
Y our Aspire 1450 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 .
35 English English Battery pack The computer uses a re -chargeable Li-Ion battery pack. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning.
Operating on battery power 36 English Follow these steps ag ain until the ba ttery has been charge d and discharged three times. Use this conditioning process fo r all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time.
37 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 correct ly installed in the battery bay .
Operating on battery power 38 English Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter . W a rning: Connect the AC adapte r as soon as possible after the battery-low warnin g appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depl eted and the computer shuts down.
39 English English Power management Y our comput er features a buil t- in power management unit that constantly monitors syst em activity . System acti vity refers to any activity involving one or mor.
Operating on battery power 40 English.
Peripherals and options.
Y our Aspire 1450 seri es notebook computer offers good expans ion capabilities. This chapter provides information on connecting peripherals to expand your system. It also descri bes how to upgrade key components to enhance system performance and keep your computer in step with the latest technology .
43 English English External display devices Y ou can conn ect an external (VGA) monitor or projector to your computer's external display port. S ee the section entitl ed "Dis play" for information on using th e computer's simultaneo us display and multi- display features.
Peripherals and options 44 English USB devices Y our computer features four USB (Universa l Serial Bus) 2.0 ports for connecting a ra nge of USB pe ripheral s. See “External input devices” on page 43 a nd “Printer” on page 46 for inf ormation on connecting a USB keyboard, keypad, mouse or printer .
45 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 options 46 English Printer Y our comput er supports bo th parallel and USB printers. Refer to the printer's ma nual for information on: • Setting up the hardware. • Installing the nec essary drivers in Windows. • Operating instructions.
47 English English Expansion devices PC Card Y our computer featur es a PC card sl ot that supports a standard T ype II PC card (PCMCIA or Card Bus). This greatly increases your computer's usability and expandability . A variet y of PC cards ar e availa ble, suc h as flash memory , SRAM, fax/data modem, LAN, and SCSI cards.
Peripherals and options 48 English T o remove a PC card: 1 Close the applicatio n that is 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.
49 English English Miscellaneous options Battery pack It is a good idea to have a spare ba ttery , especially when you travel with your computer . This gre atly in creases your productive range when you are on the move. A C adapter Having a spare AC adapter allows you to keep one in two different places.
Peripherals and options 50 English K ey component upgrades Y our computer is designed to deli ver solid performance. However , in time, you might find th at your appl ications demand even m ore computing power . For this reason , you are able to u pgrade k ey components.
51 English English 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the s l ot (a), then gently press it down (b) un til it clicks i nto place. 4 Replace the memory cover an d secure it with the screw . 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter .
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Moving with y our computer.
Y our Aspire 1450 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 .
55 English English Disconnecting from the deskt op 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 from the mains outlet, and then disconnect it from the computer .
Moving with your computer 56 English Moving around Sometimes you might need to move your computer a short distance. For example, you mi ght need to move from your office desk to a meeting room. In these situations, you don't have to sh ut down the operatin g system .
57 English English T aking the computer home When you move between you r of fice and home you wil l need to prepare your computer for the short trip. Preparing the computer After disconne cting your com puter from the desktop, pr epare the unit as follows: 1 Remove all media from the drives .
Moving with your computer 58 English Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, as well as at work , it may be worthwhile purcha sing a second AC adap ter . This will allow you to travel lighter , as you can keep an AC adapte r in each location.
59 English English T r aveling with the 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. It is advisable to make sure that the bat tery is fully charged.
Moving with your computer 60 English T r aveling internationally with y our 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 1450 seri es notebook computer includes system utilities. This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer .
63 English English System software Y our comput er comes preloa de d with the following software: • Microsoft Windows operating system. • Hardware BIOS setup utility . • System utilities, drivers and application software. Note: T o run software applications in Windows, first click on the Start button.
Software 64 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 system .
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.
67 English English Frequently asked questions This sec tion sugge sts solu tions to commonly encountered problems. I pr ess the power bu tton, but my computer 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 roubleshooting 68 English There is no audio coming fr om 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, clic k on the icon and deselect the Mute option.
69 English English The optical drive cannot read a disc. Check the following: • Make sure that the disc is supporte d by the drive. If your computer has a CD-ROM drive, i t can read CDs but can not read DVDs. If your computer has a DVD drive , it can read CDs and DVDs.
T roubleshooting 70 English R e questing service Inter national T ravelers W arranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an In ternational Travelers Warrant y (ITW) that gives you security and peac e of mind when tr aveling. Our worldwide network of service center s are there to give you a helping hand.
71 English English You are required to provide the following information: Name:______________________________________ Address:____________________________________ _____________________________________.
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Appendix A Specifications.
This appendix lists the gener al specifications of your computer ..
75 English English Microprocessor • AMD Athlon TM XP-M processors at 1800 + ~2400 + and higher Memory • Main memory expand able to 2GB • Dual 200-pin soDI MM sockets • Support 256M, 512M &.
Appendix A Specifications 76 English I/O ports • One type II CardBus PC Card slot • One RJ-45 network jack (Fa st Ethernet 10/100) • One RJ-11 modem jack (V .92, 56K) • One DC-in jack • One parallel port (ECP/EPP) • One VGA port for external monitor • One speaker/headphone-out jack (3.
77 English English Power • 65Wh 8-cell Li-Ion battery pack • 90-Watt AC adapter , auto se nsing 100~240 V ac , 50~60Hz Options • 256/512 MB or 1 GB memory upgrade module • Additional AC adapter • Additional battery pack • USB Floppy drive • 802.
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Appendix B Notic es.
This appendix lists the general notices for your computer ..
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Appendix B Notices 82 English.
83 English English Modem notices TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decisio n 98/482/EC - "TBR 21"] for pan-European single terminal connec tion to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN).
Appendix B Notices 84 English 5 Slots and openings are provid ed for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product a nd to protec t it from ove rheating. T hese openings m ust not be bl ocked or cov ered. The op enings sho uld never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
85 English English 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It shoul d be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT -2, rated 7A 125V m inimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 fee t (4.
Appendix B Notices 86 English ADV ARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejla gtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og ty pe. Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. ADV ARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri.
87 English English Index A AcerMedia drive 25 ACPI 39 audio 27 adjusting the volume 27 connecting externally 46 troublesh ooting 68 B battery pack battery-low warning 38 caring for v characteristics 3.
Index 88 English I ITW. See warranty K keyboard 14 connecting externally 43 embedded numeric keypad 15 hotkeys 17 lock keys 14 troublesh ooting 68 Windows keys 16 keypad connecting externally 43 L lef.
89 English English T touchpad 21 hotkey 18 using 21– 22 travel international flights 60 local trips 59 U USB connect ing 44 utility BIOS Setup 64–?? V volume adjusting 27 W warranty International .
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