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First things first

We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for 
meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:
First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your 
computer.
The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all 
models in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as using the 
keyboard and audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic 
User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will 
occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain 
models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Such 
instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certain 
models".
The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new 
computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, 
please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. This guide contains detailed 
information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion 
options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and 
the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in 
Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. 
Follow these steps to access it:

1 Click on 

 Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not 

installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will run the 

Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to 

complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, 

access the Help and Support menu.

 

Summary of Contents for Aspire 1820PT Series

Page 1: ...Aspire 1820PT 1420P Series Quick Guide ...

Page 2: ... ___________________________________ Date of purchase ________________________________ Place of purchase ________________________________ 2009 All Rights Reserved Aspire 1820PT 1420P Series Quick Guide Original Issue 10 2009 Aspire 1820PT 1420P Series Notebook PC ...

Page 3: ...with language such as only for certain models The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains warra...

Page 4: ...Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Top view Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication 2 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output Configuration may vary by models 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ...

Page 5: ...rged The light shows blue when in AC mode Bluetooth communication indicator Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication only for certain models Communication indicator Indicates the status of WLAN 3G communication 7 Click buttons left and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons 8 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mo...

Page 6: ...playing system information Fn F3 Bluetooth Enables disables the Bluetooth function only for certain models Fn F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal t...

Page 7: ...Icon Item Description 1 Communication key Enables disables the WLAN 3G functions 2 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output Rear view Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack 1 2 1 ...

Page 8: ...e e g external monitor LCD projector 2 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter 3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 4 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 5 USB 2 0 port Connect to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 9: ...s from external microphones 3 USB 2 0 port Connects to USB 2 0 devices e g USB mouse USB camera 4 Power button indicator Slide the power button to turn the computer on and off Indicates the computer s power status 5 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Note Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a loc...

Page 10: ...sk secured with screws 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 4 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 11: ...2100 MHz and quad band GSM GPRS EDGE 850 900 1800 1900 MHz WLAN Intel WiFi Link 5100 802 11a b g Draft N Intel WiFi Link 5100 802 11a b g Intel WiFi Link 1000 WPAN Bluetooth 2 1 Enhanced Data Rate EDR LAN Gigabit Ethernet Wake on LAN ready Audio Optimized 2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement High definition audio support S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface support for digital speake...

Page 12: ... and controls 84 85 88 key keyboard Multi gesture touchpad pointing device I O interface Multi in 1 card reader SD MMC MS MS PRO xD USB 2 0 port HDMI port with HDCP support External display VGA port Headphones speaker line out jack with S PDIF support Microphone in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port DC in jack for AC adapter Environment Temperature Operating 5 C to 35 C Non operating 20 C to 65 C Humidity n...

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