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BIOS Setup Utility

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

Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to
run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to
run it. Please also refer to Chapter 6, Troubleshooting when a problem arises.

To activate the BIOS Setup Utility, press F2 during POST.

Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility

There are six menu options: Main, Advanced, Security, Others, Boot and Exit.

Follow these instructions:

•

To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (

← →).

•

To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys (

↑↓).

•

To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.

Note: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets.

•

A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item.

•

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 also press F10
to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Summary of Contents for Aspire 1400

Page 1: ...Acer Aspire 1400 series User s guide As1400 book Page i Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 2: ...to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model Number ____________________________...

Page 3: ...torage 22 Inserting and ejecting a diskette 22 Ejecting the optical drive tray 23 Connectivity options 24 Ethernet and LAN 24 Fax data modem 24 Audio 26 Adjusting the volume 26 Using the Audio DJ feature 27 Securing your computer 29 Security notch 29 Passwords 29 Operating on battery power 31 Battery pack 33 Battery pack characteristics 33 Installing and removing the battery pack 34 Charging the b...

Page 4: ...de 50 Moving with your computer 51 Disconnecting from the desktop 53 Moving around 54 Preparing the computer 54 What to bring to short meetings 54 What to bring to long meetings 54 Taking the computer home 55 Preparing the computer 55 What to bring with you 55 Special considerations 55 Setting up a home office 56 Traveling with the computer 57 Preparing the computer 57 What to bring with you 57 Sp...

Page 5: ... 63 Main 64 Advanced 65 Security 66 Others 69 Boot 70 Exit 71 Troubleshooting 73 Frequently asked questions 75 Error messages 79 Appendix A Specifications 83 Appendix B Notices 89 Index 97 As1400 book Page v Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

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Page 7: ...ervices and support information please visit our web site global acer com First off the Just for Starters poster helps you get started with setting up your computer This User s guide introduces you to the many ways your computer can help you be more productive This guide provides clear and concise information about the computer so read it thoroughly Lastly there may be a Read me first sheet includ...

Page 8: ...If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again wait at least two seconds before powering up 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 subject the computer to ...

Page 9: ...ur battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries Do not tamper with batteries Keep them away from children Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Power of...

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Page 11: ...Getting familiar with your computer As1400 book Page 1 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 12: ...res and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner This chapter gives an in depth tour of the computer s many features As1400 book Page 2 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 13: ...ur of your computer After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new notebook computer Front view As1400 book Page 3 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 14: ...se 6 Click buttons left and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer 8 Lock indicators LEDs light emitting diodes that show the status of the lock keys 9 Speakers Outputs sound 10 Status indicators LEDs light emitting diodes that show the status of the computer and its functions and ...

Page 15: ...k Connects an external microphone 3 Volume control slider Adjusts the volume level 4 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock 5 PC Card eject buttons Eject the selected PC Card from its slot 6 PC Card slots Accepts one Type III or two Type II I PC Card s As1400 book Page 5 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 16: ...rive Depending on your model CD ROM drive reads CDs DVD ROM drive reads CDs and DVDs DVD CD RW combo drive reads CDs and DVDs and writes to CD Rs and CD RWs 5 Optical drive eject button Ejects the disc from the optical drive 6 Optical drive emergency eject hole Ejects the disc from the optical drive when the computer is turned off See How do I eject the optical drive tray with the computer turned ...

Page 17: ...odem jack Conncts a phone line only for models with an internal fax data modem 4 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device e g parallel printer 5 External display port Connects to a display monitor 6 Video out port Connects to a display device with S video input 7 DC in jack Connects to the AC adapter As1400 book Page 7 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 18: ...ard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk 2 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 3 Battery release latch Slide and hold to unlatch the battery pack 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer s memory upgrade slot As1400 book Page 8 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 19: ...e CD ROM DVD ROM or DVD CD RW combo Audio DJ feature Large LCD display with simultaneous LCD and CRT display support S video NTSC PAL output Connectivity High speed 56Kbps V 90 fax data software modem Ethernet Fast Ethernet 10 100 Mbps Universal Serial Bus USB ports Wireless networking 802 11b option Human centric design and ergonomics All in one design CD or DVD floppy drive and hard disk Sleek s...

Page 20: ...Getting familiar with your computer 10 Expansion CardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable memory and hard disk As1400 book Page 10 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 21: ... you can also connect an external monitor when giving presentations This computer supports simultaneous LCD and CRT display Simultaneous display allows you to control the presentation from your computer and at the same time face your audience You can also connect other output display devices such as an LCD projector or a television for large audience presentations Dualview The computer s video chi...

Page 22: ...d Audio DJ mode indicators C on the front panel of the computer These indicators show the status of the computer and its components Function Description A Lock indicators 1 Caps lock Caps Lock is activated 2 Num lock Numeric Lock for embedded keypad is activated 3 Scroll lock Scroll Lock is activated As1400 book Page 12 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 23: ...tworking feature is enabled Use the wireless networking switch to enable or disable this feature See Right view on page 6 for the location of this switch 9 Optical drive activity Optical drive CD or DVD is being accessed C Audio DJ mode indicators 10 MP Audio DJ is set to launch the Windows Media Player for audio playback 11 CD Audio DJ is set to CD playback Function Description As1400 book Page 1...

Page 24: ...typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad See External keyboard on page 43 Scroll Lock Fn Scroll Lk When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or ...

Page 25: ...f Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner Hold Shift while typing numbers Cursor control keys on embedded keypad Hold Shift while using cursor control keys Use cursor control keys in a normal manner Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad Also hold down Shift for capital letters Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad Also hold down Shift f...

Page 26: ...art button Combinations with this key perform special functions Below are a few examples Tab Activates next Taskbar button E Explores My Computer F Finds Document M Minimizes All Shift M Undoes Minimize All R Displays Run dialog box Application key Opens the application s context menu same as right click As1400 book Page 16 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 27: ...e Turns the speakers on and off Fn F3 Standby Puts the computer in standby mode Fn F4 Hibernation Puts the computer in hibernation mode Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor Fn F6 Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn F7 Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Fn F8 W...

Page 28: ...r 18 Keyboard ergonomics Located below the keyboard the wide and curved palm rest is ergonomically designed to provide you with a very comfortable place to rest your hands while you type As1400 book Page 18 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 29: ...ides optimum comfort and support Touchpad basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Press the left 1 and right 2 buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results As1400 book ...

Page 30: ...the touchpad s responsiveness Function Left Button Right Button Tap Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking the mouse button Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking the mouse button and hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor Access co...

Page 31: ...used to launch applications To configure the launch keys and the applications they launch see Easy Button on page 62 Item Description 1 WWW By default launches your Internet browser 2 Application Launches a set application As1400 book Page 21 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 32: ...The floppy drive reads and writes on standard 3 5 inch diskettes High speed optical drive A high speed optical drive CD ROM DVD ROM or DVD CD RW gives you portable multimedia access For the location of these drives see A tour of your computer on page 3 Inserting and ejecting a diskette Insert a diskette into the floppy drive 1 the floppy drive eject button pops out To eject the diskette press the ...

Page 33: ...on press the optical drive eject button 1 to eject the optical drive tray and pull out the drive tray Place a CD or DVD onto the drive tray spindle until it clicks into place 2 Then close the drive tray 3 As1400 book Page 23 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 34: ...puter to an Ethernet based 10 100 Mbps network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the rear of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Fax data modem The computer has a built in fax data modem Warning This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging this modem into a digital phone line system will damage the modem As1400 bo...

Page 35: ...25 To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack As1400 book Page 25 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 36: ... audio ports on the left side of the computer See Left view on page 5 for the location and description of these ports For information on how to connect external audio devices to these ports see Audio devices on page 45 Adjusting the volume Use the volume control slider to adjust the volume Slide the switch towards you to increase the volume slide it away from you to decrease the volume As1400 book...

Page 37: ...Description 1 MODE Press for more than three seconds to turn the Audio DJ feature on off with the Audio DJ feature on press to switch between CD playback and audio playback via the Windows Media Player 2 Previous track Skips to previous audio track 3 Next track Skip to next audio track 4 Play pause Plays pauses audio 5 Stop Stops audio playback As1400 book Page 27 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 38: ...n now press the music playback buttons to begin music playback Adjust the volume by using the volume control slider found at the left side of the computer To launch Windows Media Player for audio playback do as follows 1 If the Audio DJ feature is on open the display cover and press the MODE button to switch to MP mode The MP indicator lights up Note If the Audio DJ feature is off turning on the A...

Page 39: ... Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are available Passwords The user password protects your computer and the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access When set with appropriate options enabled no one can access the computer without entering the correct password See BIOS Setup Utility on page 63 for details on how to set a password and related o...

Page 40: ...Getting familiar with your computer 30 As1400 book Page 30 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 41: ...Operating on battery power As1400 book Page 31 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 42: ...battery power This chapter contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on battery power It also includes information on how your computer manages and saves power As1400 book Page 32 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 43: ...imize the length of your battery s life please read and adhere to the recommendations set out below Conditioning a new battery pack When using a battery pack for the first time there is a conditioning process that should be followed first before using it with your computer 1 Insert the battery into the computer Do not turn the computer on 2 Connect the AC adapter to a power source i e a power outl...

Page 44: ...ly affected by the following usage patterns Using the computer on constant AC power while the battery is inserted in the notebook If you are to use the computer on AC power constantly please remove the battery from the unit after it is fully charged Not discharging recharging the battery to its extremes as explained in Conditioning a new battery pack above Frequency of use the more you use the bat...

Page 45: ...ack 1 Slide the battery release latch to unlatch the battery pack 2 Pull up the battery pack to remove it Charging the battery To charge the battery slide the battery pack into the battery bay and plug the AC adapter into the computer and an electrical outlet As1400 book Page 35 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 46: ...er whenever possible so that the battery is reserved for on the go computing Keep the battery pack in the computer powered by the AC adapter The constant trickle charge maintains the battery level to eliminate the battery self discharge effect The charge in use function also charges the battery pack Disable the parallel port if no devices are connected to this port You can do this through the BIOS...

Page 47: ...hen you encounter a battery low condition Situation Recommended Action AC adapter and power outlet available 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Save all necessary files 3 Resume work Power off the computer if you wish to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack available 1 Save all necessary files 2 Exit the application 3 Power off the computer 4 Replace the battery...

Page 48: ...f time called an inactivity timeout the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy This computer employs a power management scheme that supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time ACPI enables Windows to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the comp...

Page 49: ...Peripherals and options As1400 book Page 39 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 50: ...ith ease When connecting peripherals read the manual included with the peripheral for operating instructions You can purchase most of these and other options directly from authorized dealers This chapter also includes sections on how to upgrade key components Key component upgradeability helps keep your computer in step with the latest technology As1400 book Page 40 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 51: ...ct an external monitor to the external display port Read the monitor manual for additional instructions Note If an external monitor is not connected closing the display cover puts the computer into Standby mode As1400 book Page 41 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 52: ...y Your computer takes advantage of Windows multi display capability allowing you to use your computer for presentation purposes So whatever is displayed in your computer will likewise be displayed on the other external display Press Fn F5 to toggle the display output location To use simultaneous display you can choose to connect the display device to the computer through the external display port ...

Page 53: ...B keyboard to an available USB port External keypad You can also use a 17 key numeric keypad for number sensitive data entry applications To connect the keypad plug the keypad connector into an available USB port External pointing device This computer accepts a USB mouse or similar pointing device To use a USB mouse connect it to an available USB port As1400 book Page 43 Monday March 11 2002 11 45...

Page 54: ...r cable into the parallel port For a USB printer connect it to the USB port To operate your printer see your printer manual Note If a parallel printer does not function enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled See Others on page 69 for assistance As1400 book Page 44 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 55: ... Audio devices You can plug an external microphone into the microphone in jack Amplified speakers or headphones connect to the speaker headphone out jack As1400 book Page 45 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 56: ...ds formerly PCMCIA are add on cards for portable computers giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by desktop PCs Popular type II cards include flash memory SRAM fax data modem LAN and SCSI cards CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC Card technology by expanding the data path to 32 bits Note Refer to your card s manual for details on how to install and use the card Inserting a card Note Inser...

Page 57: ...ct peripherals without occupying too many resources USB devices are also plug and play which means you don t need to turn off your computer to connect and use the device Common USB devices include the mouse keyboard and digital cameras You can also daisy chain USB devices via USB hubs Disconnecting USB devices Before disconnecting a USB device Stop all applications using the USB device Left click ...

Page 58: ...tery coupled with the power management features of your computer supplies you with more power on the go AC adapter The compact AC adapter charges your battery pack and supplies power to your computer You can order a spare AC adapter so you do not need to carry it from the office to your home or destination As1400 book Page 48 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 59: ...pt soDIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules It supports PC 133 Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM Standard memory occupies one dealer upgradeable slot You can also upgrade memory using the user upgradeable slot Installing memory Follow these steps to install memory in the user upgradeable slot 1 Turn off the computer unplug the AC adapter if connected and remove the battery pac...

Page 60: ... the screws The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size Hard disk upgrade It is possible to upgrade your hard disk with a higher capacity drive when you need more storage space The computer uses a 9 5mm 2 5 inch Enhanced IDE hard disk Please consult your dealer if you need to upgrade your hard disk As1400 book Page 50 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 61: ...Moving with your computer As1400 book Page 51 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 62: ...This chapter gives you tips and hints on things to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer As1400 book Page 52 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 63: ...progress 2 Shut down the operating system 3 Turn off the computer 4 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter 5 Disconnect the keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 6 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer As1400 book Page 53 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 64: ...he computer for 2 hours under most circumstances If your meeting is shorter than that you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than the computer What to bring to long meetings If your meeting will last longer than 2 hours or if your battery is not fully charged you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room If the meeting room does not h...

Page 65: ...adapter and power cord The printed user s manual Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work Minimize the effect of temperature changes by keeping the computer with you If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot bring the computer with you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to exc...

Page 66: ...while to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter you can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time you might also want to add an external keyboard monitor or mouse As1400 book Page 56 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 67: ... Bring the following items with you AC adapter Spare fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling Always take the computer as carry on luggage If possible have the computer inspected by hand The computer...

Page 68: ...her printer Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage e g power rating Do not u...

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Page 70: ...This chapter discusses the important system utilities bundled with your computer As1400 book Page 60 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 71: ...ties drivers and application software Note To access Windows software applications click on the Start button and select the application folder Then click on the application icon to run the selected application To learn about the software and utility make use of the online help provided by the software As1400 book Page 61 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 72: ...o set the launch keys located above the keyboard See Launch keys on page 21 for the location of these keys Pressing on a launch key that has not been configured will allow you to configure Easy Button As1400 book Page 62 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 73: ...y There are six menu options Main Advanced Security Others Boot and Exit Follow these instructions To choose a menu use the cursor left right keys To choose a parameter use the cursor up down keys To change the value of a parameter press F5 or F6 Note You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets A plus sign indicates the item has sub items Press Enter to expand this...

Page 74: ...uter hardware information and also includes basic setup parameters Note The screen above is for reference only Actual values may differ The table below describes the parameters in this screen Parameter Description System Time Sets the system time Format HH MM SS hour minute second System Date Sets the system date Format MM DD YYYY month day year Floppy Drive Shows floppy drive type information Har...

Page 75: ...ed LCD Display stretch Specifies whether or not to expand the image to fill the screen Options Enabled or Disabled System Memory Shows the amount of system memory Extended Memory Shows the amount of extended memory BIOS Ver Shows the system BIOS version Parameter Description IDE Controller Enables or disables the primary or secondary IDE controller or both Options Both Primary or Disabled Paramete...

Page 76: ...onal ECP EPP or Normal mode Base I O address Sets the I O address of the parallel port This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP or Bi directional Options 378 278 or 3BC Interrupt Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port Options IRQ 7 or IRQ 5 DMA Channel Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in ECP mode This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP Options DMA 1 D...

Page 77: ...acters A Z a z 0 9 Important Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen Parameter Description User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password Options Clear or Set Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the supervisor password Options Clear or Set Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password When set this password protects the...

Page 78: ...word and Confirm New Password fields The computer then sets the chosen Password parameter to Clear 4 When you are done press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Changing a password Follow these steps 1 Use the and keys to highlight the Set User Password parameter and press the Enter key The Set Password box appears 2 Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field...

Page 79: ...ldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Parameter Description Low Battery Alarm Determines whether or not the system will alarm when the battery power is low Options Enabled or Disabled Panel Close Alarm Determines whether or not the system will alarm when the display cover is closed Options Disabled or Enabled System Beep Determines whether or not the system will emit a beep on bo...

Page 80: ...cription Removable Devices The computer attempts to boot from the removable device e g floppy drive If unsuccessful the system goes to the next device in the list Hard Drive The computer attempts to boot from the hard disk If unsuccessful the system goes to the next device in the list CD ROM Drive The computer attempts to boot from the optical drive looks for a bootable CD or DVD Network Boot The ...

Page 81: ...press F10 to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Saves changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility same as F10 Exit Discarding Changes Discards changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility Load Setup Defaults Loads default settings for all parameters same as F9 Discard Changes Discards changes made Save Changes Saves changes made As140...

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Page 83: ...Troubleshooting As1400 book Page 73 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 84: ... calling a technician if a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer Do not attempt to open and service the computer by yourself Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance As1400 book Page 74 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 85: ...ess Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system This will diagnose your system and make necessary fixes Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on check the following The brightness level might be too low Press Fn F6 and Fn F7 to adjust the br...

Page 86: ...rt on the computer the internal speakers automatically turn off External microphone does not work Check the following Make sure the external microphone is connected to the microphone in jack on the computer If you cannot hear playback the speakers may be muted How do I eject the optical drive tray with the computer turned off There is a emergency eject hole on the optical drive Simply insert the t...

Page 87: ...c cleaning kit Remember to follow the instructions included with the kit If the problem does not lie with the disc your CD or DVD drive may be dirty Clean it using a drive cleaning kit Follow the instructions included with the kit The printer does not work Check the following Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and it is turned on Depending on your printer connection USB or p...

Page 88: ...rged when it is 99 95 charged To preserve the life of the battery the system only lets you charge the battery when its capacity falls below 95 However it is recommended that you bring an extra battery and let the battery in the system use up its power before charging it As1400 book Page 78 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 89: ...ntroller test failed Write down the message and contact your dealer or an authorized service center 0220 Monitor type does not match CMOS Run SETUP Display device mismatch Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters try loading the default settings then save and restart your computer 0230 Shadow Ram Failed at offset nnnn Shadow RAM test failed Write down the message and contact your dea...

Page 90: ... completed successfully Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters try loading the default settings then save and restart your computer 0281 Memory Size found by POST differed from CMOS Try reinstalling the memory See Installing memory on page 49 If the problem persists contact your dealer or an authorized service center 02B0 Diskette drive A error 02B2 Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP...

Page 91: ...r Invalid System Configuration Data Error with NVRAM CMOS data Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters try loading the default settings then save and restart your computer I O device IRQ conflict I O device has IRQ Interrupt Request conflict Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters try loading the default settings then save and restart your computer Operating system no...

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Page 93: ...Appendix A Specifications As1400 book Page 83 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 94: ...This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer As1400 book Page 84 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 95: ...l drive Display and video 14 1 or 15 0 Thin Film Transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD displaying 16 7 million colors at 1024x768 eXtended Graphics Array XGA resolution 16 MB Double Data Rate DDR SDRAM AGP 4X support Simultaneous LCD and CRT display S video NTSC PAL output Dualview support Audio 16 bit stereo audio AC 97 Two built in stereo speakers Audio DJ playback controls Audio ports for s...

Page 96: ...ideo out jack S video Three Universal Serial Bus USB ports Wireless LAN 802 11b option Weight and dimensions 14 1 inch model 3 5 kg 7 7 lbs 335 W x 295 D x 42 3 52 8 H mm 12 95 x 10 98 x 1 66 2 08 15 0 inch model 3 7 kg 8 1 lbs 335 W x 295 D x 42 3 52 8 H mm 12 95 x 10 98 x 1 66 2 08 Environment Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non operating 20 C 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 80 RH Non o...

Page 97: ...ower Battery pack 87 WattHour Li Ion battery pack AC adapter 90 Watt Auto sensing 100 240Vac 50 60Hz Options 256 512 MB SDRAM memory upgrade module Additional AC adapter Additional battery pack As1400 book Page 87 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 98: ...Appendix A Specifications 88 As1400 book Page 88 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 99: ...Appendix B Notices As1400 book Page 89 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 100: ...This appendix lists the general notices for your computer As1400 book Page 90 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 101: ...eiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipme...

Page 102: ...cedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If the problem is with the equipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or ve...

Page 103: ...e sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating 9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result...

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Page 105: ...model has been tested by NSTL using the YMark2000 test and has been found to meet NSTL s standards for Year 2000 hardware compliance For more details check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center Web site global acer com service pcy2000 html LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or r...

Page 106: ...Appendix B Notices 96 As1400 book Page 96 Monday March 11 2002 11 45 AM ...

Page 107: ... on indicator 12 care AC adapter ix battery pack ix computer viii CD troubleshooting 77 charging checking level 36 cleaning computer ix computer bringing to meetings 54 caring for viii cleaning ix disconnecting 53 features 9 moving around 54 on indicator 13 security 29 setting up a home office 56 taking home 55 traveling internationally 58 traveling on local trips 57 turning off viii connections a...

Page 108: ...hone troubleshooting 76 modem 24 setting location 77 monitor connecting 41 mouse connecting externally 43 N notice DVD copyright protection 95 year 2000 compliance 95 num lock 14 on indicator 12 numeric keypad embedded 15 O optical drive 22 options hard disk upgrade 50 memory upgrade 49 PC Cards 46 spare AC adapter 48 spare battery 48 P palm rest 18 parallel port setting in BIOS Utility 66 passwor...

Page 109: ...taneous display 42 software bundled 61 speaker hotkeys 17 speakers troubleshooting 76 standby hotkeys 17 status indicators 12 status LCD 12 storage 22 floppy drive 22 hard disk 22 optical drive 22 s video connecting 42 T time setting in BIOS Utility 64 touchpad 19 using 19 20 travel international flights 58 local trips 57 U USB connecting 47 disconnecting 47 utility BIOS Setup 63 71 V video perfor...

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