Acer 1300 series User manual

Acer Aspire 1300 series

User’s guide

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AcerAspire 1300 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide

Original Issue: May 2002

AcerAspire 1300 series Notebook computer

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Contents

First things first vii

Yourguides vii

Basic care and tips for using your computer vii

Getting familiar with your computer 1

A tour of your computer 3

Front view 3

Left view 5

Right view 6

Rear view 7

Bottom view 8

Features 9

Display 10

Indicators 11

Keyboard 13

Special keys 13

Keyboard ergonomics 17

Touchpad 18

Touchpad basics 18

Launch keys 20

Storage 21

Inserting and ejecting a diskette 21

Ejecting the optical drive tray 21

Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray 22

Connectivity options 23

Ethernet and LAN 23

Fax/data modem 23

Audio 25

Securing your computer 26

Security slot 26

Passwords 26

Operating on batterypower 27

Battery pack 29

Battery pack characteristics 29

Installing and removing the battery pack 30

Charging the battery 31

Checking the battery level 31

Optimizing battery life 31

Battery-lowwarning 31

Powermanagement 33

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Peripheralsand options 35

External display devices 37

External input devices 38

External keyboard 38

External keypad 38

External pointing device 39

Printer 40

Audiodevices 41

Expansion devices 42

PCCard 42

USB devices 44

Miscellaneous options 45

Battery pack 45

ACadapter 45

Key component upgrades 46

Memory upgrade 46

Hard disk upgrade 47

Moving with your computer 49

Disconnecting from the desktop 51

Moving around 52

Preparing the computer 52

What to bring to short meetings 52

What to bring to long meetings 52

Takingthe computerhome 53

Preparing the computer 53

What to bring with you 53

Specialconsiderations 53

Setting up a home office 54

Traveling with the computer 55

Preparing the computer 55

What to take with you 55

Specialconsiderations 55

Traveling internationally with your computer 56

Preparing the computer 56

What to take with you 56

Specialconsiderations 56

Software 57

Systemsoftware 59

Launch Manager 59

BIOS Setup Utility 60

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Troubleshooting 65

Frequently asked questions 67

AppendixA Specifications 71

Appendix B Notices 75

Index 83

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First things first

Your guides

A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire computer.:

For more information on our products, services, and support, please visit our web site

www.global.acer.com.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on your computer, open the lid and press the power button above the

keyboard.

To turn the power off, you can do any of the following:

•Click on the Start button in Windows, and then select Shut Down on the popup

menu.

•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 the power button is set to shut

down the computer when pressed. See Windows Help for more information.

The Just for starters… poster shows you how to set up your computer.

This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on using your

computer productively.Youareadvisedtoread itthoroughlyandkeepit

handy for future reference.

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Note: ifyou areunable to shut down the computer in the usual way, press and

hold the power switchfor more than fourseconds. You should then wait at least

two seconds before turning the computer on again.

Taking care of your computer

Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.

•Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of

heat, such as a radiator.

•Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0°C (32°F), or above 50°C

(122°F).

•Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields.

•Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.

•Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.

•Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.

•Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.

•Do not place objects on top of the computer.

•Do not slam the lid shut. Close the computer gently.

•Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

It is important that you look after your ACadapter.

•Do not connect the adapter to any other device.

•Donotsteponthepowercordorplaceheavyobjectsonit.Routethepowercord

away from areas where people might walk on it or trip over it.

•Donotpullonthepowercordwhendisconnectingfromthemainspowersocket.

Grasp and pull the plug instead.

•The total ampere ratings of equipment plugged into a power strip should not

exceed the ampere rating for that power strip.

Taking 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.

•Turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery.

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•Do not tamper with the battery.Keep the battery away fromchildren.

•Disposeof batteries according to local regulations. Recycle ifpossible.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning your computer, it is important that you follow these steps:

1Turn off the computer and remove the battery.

2Disconnect the AC adapter.

3Clean with a soft cloth moistened with a little water. Do not use liquid or aerosol

cleaners.

Refer to the chapter entitled Troubleshooting my computer if any of the following

occurs:

•You drop the computer or damage the case.

•You spill liquid on the computer.

•The computerdoes not operate normally.

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