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ACPI 35
audio 26, 27

connecting externally 42
troubleshooting 80

battery pack

battery-low warning 34
caring for v
characteristics 31
charging 33
checking charge level 33
installing 32
low conditions 34
maximizing life 31
optimizing 33
removing 33
using the first time 31

BIOS Setup Utility 75

entering 75

caps lock

on indicator 13

care

battery pack v
computer iv

CD-ROM

charging

cleaning

computer

bringing to meetings 49
caring for iv
cleaning v
disconnecting 49
features 10
moving around 49
on indicator 14, 22
security 28

setting up a home office 50
taking home 50
traveling internationally 52
traveling on local trips 51
turning off iii

connections

audio 42
external display devices 39
external input devices 39
keyboard, external 39
keypad, external 39
mouse 39
USB 40

connectivity options 24

DVD

Ethernet connection 24

FAQ. See frequently-asked questions
frequently-asked questions 79
front view 3

keyboard

connecting externally 39
troubleshooting 80
Windows keys 16

keypad

connecting externally 39

media access

on indicator 13

memory

installing 45– 46
upgrading 45

Summary of Contents for Aspire 1800 Series

Page 1: ...Acer Aspire 1800 Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...ed on the label affixed 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: ...See A tour of your computer on page 3 for the location of the power button 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 change the Power Management settings in Control Panel See Windows Help for more information The Just for starters poster shows you how to se...

Page 4: ...he 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 TakingcareofyourACadapter It is important that you look after your AC adapter Do not connect the adapter to any other device Do not step on the power cord or place h...

Page 5: ...e of batteries according to local regulations Recycle if possible Cleaning and servicing When cleaning your computer it is important that you follow these steps Turn off the computer and remove the battery Disconnect the AC adapter Clean with a soft cloth moistened with a little water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Refer to the chapter entitled Frequently asked questions on page 79 if any o...

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Page 7: ...er 1 A tour of your computer 3 Front view 5 Left view 6 Right view 7 Rear view 8 Bottom view 9 Features 10 Display 12 Indicators 13 Keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Windows keys 16 Function keys 17 Euro key 18 Touchpad 19 Touchpad basics 19 Launch keys 21 Storage 23 Hard disk 23 Optical drive 23 Ejecting the CD or DVD tray 23 Connectivity options 24 Ethernet and LAN 24 Fax data modem 24 Audio 26 Aspire Me...

Page 8: ...oard 39 External keypad 39 External pointing device 39 USB devices 40 IEEE 1394 Port 41 Printer 42 Audio devices 42 Expansion devices 43 PC Card 43 Key component upgrades 45 Memory upgrade 45 Installing memory 45 Hard disk upgrade 46 Moving with your computer 47 Disconnecting from the desktop 49 Moving around 49 Taking the computer home 50 Setting up a home office 50 Traveling with with computer 5...

Page 9: ...yer controls 66 Cinema 67 DVD settings 67 Album 69 Video 71 Playing a video file 71 Editing a video file 71 Music 72 TV Optional 72 Burner 72 Copy backup your CD DVD collection 72 Audio create your own greatest hits CDs 73 Data store files simply and easily 73 Video your world in pictures 73 BIOS Setup Utility 75 Troubleshooting 77 Frequently asked questions 79 Appendix A Specifications 83 Appendi...

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Page 11: ...Getting familiar with your computer ...

Page 12: ...puter combines solid performance versatility multimedia capabilities and portability with stylish design Increase your productivity by working wherever you are This chapter provides an in depth tour of your computer s features ...

Page 13: ... new Aspire notebook computer as illustrated in the Just for starters poster take a few minutes to explore your sytem Open view Item Description 1 Screen Wide screen display provides visual output 2 Status Indicators LEDs that turn on and off to show system statuss ...

Page 14: ...omputer 6 Touchpad Touch sensitive pad that functions like a computer mouse 7 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 and down as well as right and left 8 Palm rest Provides a comfortable platform for your hands when typing on the keyboard 9 Power Button Turns the...

Page 15: ...n 7 Stop Press to stop playing the audio track or video file 8 Play Pause Press to start playing the audio track or video file Press again to pause 9 Backward Press to skip backward to the previous track or video file and start playing 10 Forward Press to skip forward to the next track or video file and start playing 11 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on 12 Battery charge indicator Lig...

Page 16: ... Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type 5 Optical disc read indicator Light emitting diode LED that indicates when an optical disc is being read 6 Optical drive eject button Press the eject button to remove a disc from the optical drive 7 Optical drive emergency eject hole Used to eject an optical disc when the computer is turned off 8 5 in 1 Card Reader Sup...

Page 17: ...he eject button to remove a PC card from the PC card slot 2 PC card slot Type II PC card supports PCMCIA or CardBus 3 IEEE 1394 port Connects IEEE 1394 devices 4 USB ports USB 2 0 ports 5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer IR aware computer etc ...

Page 18: ...twork jack Connects the computer to the 10 100 1000 Ethernet network 3 Modem jack Connects the built in fax data modem to a phone line 4 External display port Connects an external VGA monitor 5 Ventilation slot Enables the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 6 Kensington lock slot For attaching a security device 7 DC in jack Connect the AC power adapter ...

Page 19: ...able cover provides access to the memory slots for upgrading the computer s memory 3 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack 4 Battery pack The computer s removable battery 5 Hard disk bay Removable cover provides access to the computer s hard drive 6 Sub Woofer Outputs low mid range audio ...

Page 20: ... x8 x16 and granule technology e g 256M bit 512M bit 40GB and up Enhanced IDE hard disk drive Multimedia Built in DVD Combo DVD Dual or DVD Super Multi drive 17 0 TFT Color LCD 16 10 viewing ratio 1440x900 WXGA panel 2 1 channel stereo speaker system with built in subwoofer Audio input and S PDIF for digital audio enjoyment output jacks Connectivity Integrated Gigabit 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet con...

Page 21: ...tandard 103 key desktop keyboard with four programmable launch keys Comfortable palm rest area with well positioned touchpad Expansion PC card slot enables a range of add on options Upgradeable hard disk and memory modules ...

Page 22: ...ing area for maximum efficiency and ease of use ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600 with 64 128MB DDR VGA Memory Supports simultaneous display on external LCD or CRT S video for output to a television or display device that supports S video input One LED console display for multimedia status DualViewTM support ...

Page 23: ...us of the computer and its components The three indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information No Icon Function Description 1 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated 2 Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated a a The keypad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numeric keypad 3 Media activity Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is active ...

Page 24: ...be seen No Icon Function Description 4 Power Lights green when the computer is on and lights orange when the computer is in standby mode and lights flashing orange when the computer is in hibernation 5 Battery state Lights green when the battery is fully charged and lights orange when the battery is in charged and lights flashing orange when the battry power is low ...

Page 25: ...ns Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn F12 keys combination Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase Toggle on off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the left side of the keyboard Num Lock When Num Lock is on the embedded numeric keypad can be used Toggle on off by pressing the Fn F11 key combination Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on the ...

Page 26: ...art button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions Tab activates the next Taskbar button E opens the My Computer window F1 opens Help and Support F opens the Find All Files dialog box M minimizes all windows Shift M undoes minimize R opens the Run dialog box Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button to o...

Page 27: ...Function Description Fn F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys Fn F2 Setup Accesses the computer s configuration utility Fn F3 Power management scheme toggle Switches the power management scheme used by the computer function available if supported by operating system See Power management on page 35 Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode See Power management on page 35 Fn F5 Display toggle ...

Page 28: ...rns the display backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn Volume up Increases the speaker volume Fn Volume down Decreases the speaker volume Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness HotKey Function Description ...

Page 29: ...ed in the middle of the palm rest area providing maximum comfort and efficiency Touchpad basics Use the touchpad as follows Slide your finger over the surface of the touchpad to control the movement of the cursor Tap the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions Press the left 1 and right 3 click buttons as you would use the buttons on a computer mouse Use the scroll key 2 to scroll th...

Page 30: ... the touchpad s responsiveness Function Left Button Right Button 4 Way Scroll Key Tap Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice quickly Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold Then slide your finger across the touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection Tap twice quickly On the second tap slide your finger across the touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection Access content menu Click on...

Page 31: ... are default for Email and Internet programs but can be reset by users To set the mail Web browser and programmable keys run the Acer Launch Manager See Launch Manager on page 56 In addition there are two launch keys at the front panet Even when the cover is closed you can easily access the features of Wireless and No Description Default Application 1 e Acer eManager application User programmable ...

Page 32: ...eless and Bluetooth keys cannot be reset by users No Description Default Application 5 Wireless communications Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN optional communications 6 Bluetooth communications Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth optional communications ...

Page 33: ...a files and applications are stored Optical drive Your computer comes equipped with an optical drive which may be one of the following DVD CD RW Combo DVD Dual DVD Super Multi EjectingtheCDorDVDtray To eject the DVD tray when the computer is turned on press the drive eject button then pull out the tray When the power is off you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole ...

Page 34: ...00 1000Mbps network To use the network feature plug an Ethernet cable into your computer s network jack and then connect the other end to a network jack or hub on your network See Windows Help for information on setting up a network connection Fax datamodem Your computer features a built in fax data modem enabling you to communicate over a phone line This means that you can connect to the Internet...

Page 35: ...s not compatible with digital phone lines Plugging the computer into a digital phone system will damage the modem To 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 ...

Page 36: ...Your computer includes an integrated 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 ...

Page 37: ...ning Arcade in Windows a convenient on screen navigation bar is displayed Use the computer s built in touchpad to access the onscreen controls When the system is off press the Arcade button to access the Aspire Arcade application without starting Windows Press the Arcade button four seconds to quit the application and power down the sys tem When the system is on and running Windows press the Arcad...

Page 38: ...abinet or a table leg Insert the lock into the slot on the computer turn it 90 and then lock it in place Passwords You can protect your computer from unauthorized access by setting Windows password protection The user must enter the password before beginning a Windows session First open User Accounts in Windows Control Panel and select your account Click Create a Password and then set your desired...

Page 39: ...Operatingon battery power ...

Page 40: ...ur Aspire 1800 series 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 ...

Page 41: ...e to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup Contact your dealer for details on ordering a spare battery pack Maximizingbatterylife Like all other batteries your computer s battery will degrade over time This means that the battery s performance will diminish with time and use To maximize your battery s life you are advised to adhere to the recommendations set out below Condit...

Page 42: ... useful lifespan of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted If you want to use constant AC power you are advised to remove the battery pack after it is fully charged Not discharging and recharging the battery to its extremes as described above Frequent use the more you use the battery the faster it will rea...

Page 43: ...efore traveling enables you to start the next day with a fully charged battery Checkingthebatterylevel The Windows Power Meter indicates the current battery level Rest the cursor over the battery power icon on the taskbar to see the battery s present charge level Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery opera tion prolonging the charge recharge cycle an...

Page 44: ... and a power outlet are available 1 Plug the AC adapter into the computer and then connect to an external power supply 2 Save all necessary files 3 Resume work Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack is available 1 Save all necessary files 2 Close all applications 3 Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer 4 Replace the b...

Page 45: ...ws Power Management the computer turns off some or all of these devices in order to conserve power Your computer employs a power management scheme that supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface enabling maxi mum power conservation without compromising system performance ACPI allows Windows to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer In this way Windo...

Page 46: ...Operating on battery power 36 English ...

Page 47: ...Peripherals and options ...

Page 48: ...erals to expand your system It also describes how to upgrade key components to enhance system performance and keep your computer in step with the latest technology You are advised to consult your dealer for information on peripherals In addition make sure that you read the manuals and other documentation provided with new hardware ...

Page 49: ...er features a full size keyboard However if you prefer you can connect an external keyboard to one of your computer s USB ports This enables you to enjoy the comfort and added features of a full size desktop system keyboard when entering typed data on your notebook computer External keypad Your computer features an embedded keypad that when combined with the Num Lock feature enables you to easily ...

Page 50: ...on connecting a USB keyboard keypad mouse or printer Other common USB devices include digital cameras scanners and external storage devices USB is plug and play which means you can connect and start using a USB device without having to restart your computer You can also dis connect the device at any time An added advantage of USB is the ability to use USB hubs This means that several devices can s...

Page 51: ...ish IEEE 1394 Port The computer s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported device like a digital video camera See the documentation provided with your IEEE 1394 enable device for more information ...

Page 52: ...ook computer offers built in stereo speakers and a sub woofer See the section entitled Audio on page 26 for more informa tion In addition to the integrated devices the two audio ports on the front of the unit enable you to connect external audio input and out put devices You can plug an external microphone into your computer s micro phone in jack This offers the convenience of greater freedom of m...

Page 53: ... Refer to the PC card documentation for details on how to install and use the card To insert a PC card 1 Align the card with your computer s PC card slot Make sure that the edge with the connectors is facing the slot and that the card is the right side up Many cards are marked with an arrow to help you insert them correctly 2 Slide the card into the slot and push gently until the card connects 3 I...

Page 54: ...sing the PC card 2 Double click on the PC card icon on the taskbar and then select the option to safely remove the card Wait for the message telling you that it is now safe to remove the card 3 Press the PC card eject button a to partially eject the card 4 Pull the card from the slot b ...

Page 55: ...rm a key component upgrade Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2GB employing 256 512 MB or 1 GB industry standard soDIMMs Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules The computer supports DDR Double Data Rate SDRAM Installingmemory 1 Turn off the computer Make sure that the AC adapter is disconnected and then remove the battery pack 2 Turn the computer over to access the memory compartment on the ...

Page 56: ...mpartment cover and fasten the screw The computer automatically detects the new module and reconfigures the system memory Hard disk upgrade It is possible to replace your hard disk with a higher capacity drive when you need more storage space Your computer uses a 9 5mm 2 5 inch Enhanced IDE hard disk Consult your dealer if you need to per form a hard disk upgrade ...

Page 57: ...Movingwithyour computer ...

Page 58: ...Your Aspire 1800 series notebook computer is ideal for taking with you when you move around This chapter provides tips on things to consider when traveling with your computer ...

Page 59: ...ve to shut down the operat ing system Preparing the computer First disconnect any peripherals that you don t want to take with you Next close the lid placing your computer in Standby mode You can now safely carry it around with you When you are ready to use your computer again open the lid and then press the power button to bring it out of Standby mode What to bring toshort meetings If your batter...

Page 60: ...nd this User s Guide Special considerations To protect your computer in transit it is advisable to pay attention to the following Minimize the effect of temperature changes Keep your computer with you instead of placing it in storage holds Avoid leaving your computer in a hot car Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation to form in your computer Before turning the computer on allo...

Page 61: ...hatto takewithyou It is advisable to take the following items with you AC adapter Spare fully charged battery packs Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Phone and network cables if you plan to use the computer s modem and network connections Special considerations In addition to the considerations for taking your computer home keep the following in mind Always take yo...

Page 62: ...computer s modem and network connections Caution Check that your modem is suitable for the telephone system in the countries you plan to visit You may have to use a PC card modem in some locations Special considerations In addition to the considerations for normal travel with your computer keep the following in mind when traveling internationally Check that your power cord is suitable for the loca...

Page 63: ...Software ...

Page 64: ...Your Aspire 1800 series notebook computer includes system utilities This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer ...

Page 65: ...re designed for frequently used functions At the press of the Acer Empowering Key the Acer eMan ager user interface appears featuring three main settings Acer eSetting Acer ePresentation and Acer ePowerManagement selected models To set the Acer Empowering Key see Launch keys on page 21 ...

Page 66: ...ws you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard See Launch keys on page 21 for the location of the launch keys You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager or by pressing an unassigned launch key ...

Page 67: ...ls of a typical liv ing room DVD player When you insert a disc into the DVD drive the movie begins playing automatically Media Controls features such as play stop return to menu jump to previous next chapter and rewind fast forward let users have total control over their viewing and set up preferences Resume Playback Users can continue DVD playback from where it was stopped or from beginning Advan...

Page 68: ...show settings click the Settings button on the Album page The Slide duration setting determines how long each slide is shown before automatically advancing to the next picture in the slideshow The Transition effects setting sets the style of transition used between pictures Click the Restore to factory settings button to return your settings to their default values Music Comes with various interfa...

Page 69: ... any power managment features available under instant on Arcade Mode Supported Not Supported Audio DTS Liner PCM Cinema DVD VCD DVD navigator SVCD Music MP3 CD audio DVD audio format Album JPEG Only GIF TIF EPS PSD Others USB external drive TV out IEEE 1394 port PCMCIA LAN Modem IR Printer Bluetooth Wireless LAN ...

Page 70: ...d drive or any removable media Video watch and or edit video clips Music listen to music files in a variety of formats Burner create CDs and or DVDs to share or archive data TV watch Digital Broadcasting or analog TV programs Optional Advanced Settings adjust Aspire Arcade according to your preferences Note While watching videos DVDs or slide shows your screensaver and power saving features are un...

Page 71: ...of Aspire Arcade Hot key Function Fn F1 On line help menu Fn F3 Battery info Fn F5 Display toggle Fn F6 Screen blank Fn F8 Speaker toggle Fn Volume up Increases the speaker volume Fn Volume down Decreases the speaker volume Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Volume up Volume down Next Chapter Previous Chapter ...

Page 72: ...venient way to control the Arcade mode Arcade Main Page The Image above and those on the following pages show which but tons on the remote contol function in the different Arcade modes Cinema Mode Arcade DVD Menu Ok Ch Stop Vol Ch Vol Arcade DVD Menu Ok Ch Stop Vol Ch Vol ...

Page 73: ...63 English English Album Mode Video Mode Arcade DVD Menu Ok Ch Stop Vol Ch Vol Arcade DVD Menu Ok Ch Stop Vol Ch Vol ...

Page 74: ...Software 64 English Music Mode TV Mode Arcade DVD Menu Ok Ch Stop Vol Ch Vol Arcade DVD Menu Ok Ch Stop Vol Ch Vol ...

Page 75: ...wer right to scroll through the pages AdvancedSettings There are settings in the Aspire Arcade that allow you to fine tune its performance to your machine and your personal preferences The Set tings page is reached by the Advanced Settings button on the Home page Use the Screen ratio setting to choose between standard 4 3 or widescreen 16 9 display The Enable subwoofer option boosts the bass porti...

Page 76: ... for content click Up one level To return to a previous screen click Return The buttons in the upper right Minimize Maximize and Close have standard PC behaviours To quit Aspire Arcade click the Close button in the upper right corner of the window You can also click To PC Player controls At the bottom of the window the player controls used for video slideshows movies and music are shown The group ...

Page 77: ...up panel DVD Menu Subtitle Language Angle The currently playing disc will be shown in the area above the list of drives This page is also displayed when you press the Stop button during a movie The buttons on the left side allow you to resume the movie from the point it was stopped restart the movie from the begin ning jump to the DVD menu eject the disc or go to the DVD Settings page DVD settings...

Page 78: ...right and Theatre add enhanced colour to the video display Clear vision is a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness contrast saturation lev els so that you do not need to change the colour settings if the movie you are watching contains scenes that are overly dark or too bright Click Restore to factory settings to return the settings to their...

Page 79: ...tal photos individually or as a slide show from any available drive on your computer Click Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Album main page The content area on the right shows both individual pictures and fold ers Click on a folder to open it ...

Page 80: ...screen Slideshow settings To change slideshow settings click the Settings button on the Album page The Slide duration setting determines how long each slide is shown before automatically advancing to the next picture in the slideshow The Transition effects setting sets the style of transition used between pictures To add background music to a slideshow set the Play music during slideshow option to...

Page 81: ... to the Video page click Stop Editing a video file Click the Video Edit to open the PowerDirector program PowerDirector is a digital video editing program that can help you cre ate professional looking movies complete with music special effects and transition effects PowerDirector provides home users with a sim ple tool to help them do something a little more creative with their home videos You do...

Page 82: ...ws you to watch computer generated visualizations while you listen to music When playing music the control panel at the bot tom of the page makes it easy to adjust the volume and control play back To rip music from a CD click Rip CD In the page that opens select the songs you would like to rip or click Select Clear all then click Rip now TV Optional Watch digital or analog broadcast programming cl...

Page 83: ... your computer s hard drive files for easy recovery in the event of a crash archiving your data on CD DVD eliminates the need for extra hard drives Video your world in pictures Turn digital photos into a Slideshow VCD with background music that can be played by most DVD players Bring new life to your video clips and share any event with your friends and family for playback on most DVD players You ...

Page 84: ...function under main menu Mode Supported Not Supported Cinema DVD SVCD VCD MiniDVD DTS Liner PCM TruSurroundXT SRS DVD audio Video ASF WMV AVI MPEG1 2 DivX requires codec DVD navigator SVCD M2V MOV Flash Album BMP JPG PNG GIF TIF PSD ICO Music MP3 WMA WAV CDA Audio CD DVD audio SACD ...

Page 85: ...ity called Insyde Soft ware SCU system configuration utility It can be started shortly after you turn the computer on by pressing the F2 key during POST The BIOS setup utility displays summary information on your computer its devices processor and memory Your computer is already configured for optimal performance so you should not need to run this utility However you may need to change the BIOS se...

Page 86: ...Software 76 English ...

Page 87: ...Troubleshooting ...

Page 88: ... 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 service the computer by yourself Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance ...

Page 89: ... 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 follow ing The brightness level might be too low Press Fn hot key to increase the screen brightness level The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the Fn F5 key combination to toggle the display...

Page 90: ...ure that the volume is not muted or set too low The keyboard does notrespond Try attaching an external USB keyboard to one of your computer s USB ports If it works the internal keyboard might have become discon nected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center The optical drive cannot read a disc Check the following Make sure that the disc is supported by the drive If your computer has a ...

Page 91: ...en click on Control Panel Double click on Phone and Modem Options In the Dialing Rules tab begin setting up your location Refer to Windows Help for more information When the battery is 95 99 full it won t charge to100 capacity To preserve the life of the battery the system only lets you charge the battery when its capacity falls below 95 It is recommended that you run down the battery and then ful...

Page 92: ...Troubleshooting 82 English ...

Page 93: ...Appendix A Specifications ...

Page 94: ...This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer ...

Page 95: ...d IDE hard disk drive One internal optical drive Display and Video 17 0 16 10 Thin Film Transistor TFT displaying at 1440 x 900 WXGA 16 7M Colors ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600 with 64 128MB DDR VGA Memory Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support DualViewTM support S video for output to a television or display device that support S video input One 1x16 LCM for multimedia feature and status message showi...

Page 96: ...rt One microphone line in jack One headphone speaker line analog and S PDIF digital out jack Infrared FIR port Four USB 2 0 ports 5 in 1 Card Reader MS MMC SD SM xD Weight and dimensions 17 0 display model 4 5 kg 9 9 lbs 402 W x 278 3 D x 41 45 H mm Environment Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non operating 20 C 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 80 RH Non operating 20 80 RH Operating system ...

Page 97: ...87 English English Options Additional AC adapter Additional Li Ion battery pack Additional SODIMMs 256 512MB 1GB ...

Page 98: ...AppendixASpecifications 88 English ...

Page 99: ...Appendix B Notices ...

Page 100: ...This appendix lists the general notices for your computer ...

Page 101: ...ed by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer ence by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technicia...

Page 102: ... equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the bottom side of the modem is a label that contains among other infor mation the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this infor mation to your telephone company If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue yo...

Page 103: ...ld contact your equipment supplier in the first instance List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union ...

Page 104: ...quired for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s Specifications a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and b The equipment sha...

Page 105: ...here is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing 4 Use of pulse dialing when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition Should such problems occur the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service 5 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand ove...

Page 106: ... you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 8 If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make...

Page 107: ...used batteries promptly 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters 15 Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment 16 Avoid ...

Page 108: ...ts This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by ...

Page 109: ...ent R TTE Directive Art 3 1a EN 60950 Art 3 1b EN 301 489 1 17 Art 3 2 EN 300 328 2 Note The applicable number varies according to the different Notified Body ID No applied to the wireless module installed in this product These numbers are subject to change without notice List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxe...

Page 110: ...ty of radiocommunication 2 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty Canada Low power license exempt radiocommunication devices RSS 210 Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference ...

Page 111: ...nterference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product Notebook Personal Computer Model Number CQ60 Machine Type Aspire 1800 SKU Number Aspire 18xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 U S A...

Page 112: ... Aspire 1800 SKU Number Aspire 18xxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives Reference No Title 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive LVD 1999 5 EC Radio Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive R TTE The product specified above was tested conforming to the...

Page 113: ...nnecting 49 features 10 moving around 49 on indicator 14 22 security 28 setting up a home office 50 taking home 50 traveling internationally 52 traveling on local trips 51 turning off iii connections audio 42 external display devices 39 external input devices 39 keyboard external 39 keypad external 39 mouse 39 USB 40 connectivity options 24 Ethernet 24 D display 12 troubleshooting 79 DVD troublesh...

Page 114: ... 35 printer troubleshooting 80 problems 79 audio 80 CD 80 display 79 DVD 80 keyboard 80 printer 80 startup 79 R right view 5 7 S safety CD or DVD 97 FCC notice 91 general instructions 96 modem notices 92 security password 28 slot 28 service when to call v software bundled 55 speakers troubleshooting 80 storage 23 CD DVD or DVD CD RW Combo drive 23 hard disk 23 T Touchpad 19 touchpad 19 using 19 20...

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