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Acer Aspire 1660 Series

User’s Guide

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Page 2: ...mputer All correspondense 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 _________________________________ Seri...

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Page 5: ...lations 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 63 if any of the following occurs You drop the co...

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Page 7: ...ics 18 Launch keys 20 Storage 21 Ejecting the optical drive tray 22 Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray 22 Connectivity options 23 Ethernet and LAN 23 Fax Data modem 24 Audio 25 Securing your computer 26 Security slot 26 Operating on battery power 29 Battery pack 31 Battery pack characteristics 31 Installing and removing the battery pack 32 Charging the battery 33 Checking the battery lev...

Page 8: ...uter 47 Disconnecting from the desktop 49 Moving around 50 Preparing the computer 50 What to bring to short meetings 50 What to bring to long meetings 50 Taking the computer home 51 Preparing the computer 51 What to bring with you 51 Special considerations 51 Setting up a home office 52 Traveling with the computer 52 Preparing the computer 52 What to take with you 52 Special considerations 52 Trav...

Page 9: ...9 Restore without a Recovery CD 59 Setup password and exit 60 Troubleshooting 61 Frequently asked questions 63 Requesting service 66 International Traveler s Warranty ITW 66 Before you call 66 Appendix A Specifications 67 Appendix B Regulation safety notices 73 Index 87 http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

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Page 11: ...Getting familiar with your computer http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 12: ...e versatility multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design Increase your productivity by working wherever you are This chapter provides an in depth tour of your computer s features http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 13: ...ke a few minutes to explore the unit Front view Item Description 1 Display screen Liquid Crystal Display LCD provides visual output 2 Status indicators Light Emitting Diodes LEDs that turn on and off to show the status of the computer its functions and components http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 14: ... 6 Click buttons 4 way scroll key The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons the 4 way scroll key scrolls the contents of a window up down left and right 7 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 8 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer 9 Ventilation slot Enables the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Item Descripti...

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Page 16: ...tion 1 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 3 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

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Page 19: ...iciency and ease of use ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 with 64 MB DDR video memory manufacturing option 3D graphics support Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support S video for output to a television or display device that supports S video input Automatic LCD dim feature automatically selecting the best setting for the display in order to conserve power DualView support Multimedia High speed built in op...

Page 20: ...g Wireless LAN manufacturing option Bluetooth manufacturing option Human centric design Rugged yet extremely portable design Stylish appearance Full size keyboard with four programmable launch keys Comfortable palm rest area with well positioned touchpad Expansion One Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable memory modules http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www d...

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Page 28: ... 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 to perform selection and execution functions just as you would use the buttons on a computer mouse Use the scroll k...

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Page 31: ...lt your dealer if you need to upgrade The high speed optical drive Depending on your model you have a DVD CD RW Combo DVD Dual or DVD Super Multi The optical drive provides increased storage capacity as well as offering a host of multimedia possibilities See the section entitled A tour of your computer on page 3 for the locations of these drives http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http...

Page 32: ...D on the open tray Align the disc s center hole with the tray s spindle Gently push down on the disc until it clicks in place on the spindle Gently push in the tray until it clicks closed Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray If you need to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off push a straightened paper clip into the optical drive emergency eject hole The tray will be...

Page 33: ...eature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based 10 100 BASE T 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 and Support for information on setting up a network connection http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 34: ...your network from a remote location or send faxes Warning Your modem is 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 Warning Please use the delivered phone cable in the country of use http www direcTutor c...

Page 35: ...Volume Fn keys or any other application that provides a volume adjustment control Two audio ports on the rear side of the computer enable external devices to be connected See A tour of your computer for the location of the audio ports For information on connecting external devices see Audio devices in the section entitled Peripherals and options http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http...

Page 36: ...Security slot A slot for a Kensington slot enables you to physically protect your computer from theft Use this feature as follows Wrap a security lock cable around a heavy or immoveable object such as a drawer handle on a file cabinet or a table leg Insert the lock into the slot on the computer turn it 90 and then lock it in place http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor...

Page 37: ...ized entry to and use of the BIOS Utility 2 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use 3 Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk Important Do not forget your Setup and Hard Disk passwords If you forget your passwords please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center You can set the passwords using the BIOS Utili...

Page 38: ...Gett ng familiar with your computer 28 English http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 39: ...Operating on battery power http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 40: ...ter 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 http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 41: ...vailable as backup Contact your dealer for details on ordering a spare battery pack Maximizing the battery s life 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 Conditioning a new battery pack Before you us...

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Page 44: ... Plug the AC adapter into the computer and then connect to the mains 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 battery pack 5 Turn on the computer an...

Page 45: ...olled in Windows 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 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI enabling maximum power conservation without compromising system performance ACPI allows Windows to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer In t...

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Page 47: ...Peripherals and options http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 48: ...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 http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 49: ... 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 inputting 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 input typed numeric data Alternatively you can...

Page 50: ...use or printer Other common USB devices include digital cameras scanners and external storage devices USB is plug and play which means that you can connect and start using a USB device without having to restart your computer You can also disconnect the device at any time A further advantage of USB is the ability to use USB hubs This means that several devices can share a USB port simultaneously ht...

Page 51: ...ter s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported device like a digital video camera See your video or digital camera s documentation for details http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 52: ... the computer Wait for Windows to find the new hardware Audio devices Your computer offers built in stereo speakers See the section entitled Audio on page 25 for more information on these features However in addition to the integrated devices the two audio ports on the rear side of the unit enable you to connect external audio input and output devices You can plug an external microphone into your ...

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Page 54: ...ull the card from the slot 2 Miscellaneous options Battery pack It is a good idea to have a spare battery especially when you travel with your computer This greatly increases your productive range when you are on the move AC adapter Having a spare AC adapter allows you to keep one in two different places For example you could have one AC adapter at home and another at work This means that you don ...

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Page 56: ...crew The computer automatically detects the new module and reconfigures the 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 perform a hard disk upgrade http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 57: ...Moving with your computer http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 58: ...s 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 http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 59: ... computer 3 Unplug the AC adapter from the mains outlet and then disconnect it from the computer 4 Disconnect any external devices such as a keyboard mouse or printer that are attached to your computer 5 If you are using a security lock cable disconnect the lock from the computer 6 Pack your computer in a strong waterproof bag or case http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcT...

Page 60: ... then press the power button to bring it out of Standby mode What to bring to short meetings If your battery is fully charged you probably won t need to take anything else with you to the meeting What to bring to long meetings For longer meetings take along the AC adapter You can use mains power throughout the meeting or you can run down your battery first and then connect the AC adapter after rec...

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Page 62: ... battery is fully charged If you are traveling by air you might be required to turn on the computer during security checks What to take with you 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 S...

Page 63: ...ter s modem and network connections Check that your modem is suitable for the telephone system in the countries you plan to visit You might 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 local power sup...

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Page 66: ...60 series notebook computer includes system utilities This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

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Page 68: ...SCU It can be started shortly after you turn the computer on by pressing the F2 key during Power On Self Test POST The BIOS Setup Utility displays summary information on your computer its devices processor and memory Your computer is already configured for optimal performance and so you should not need to run this utility However you may need to change the BIOS settings if you encounter configurat...

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Page 71: ...Troubleshooting http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 72: ...re 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 http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 73: ... 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 hot key to increase the screen brightness level The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the Fn F5 hot key to toggle the display setting The system may be...

Page 74: ...crophone is properly plugged into the microphone in jack on the computer Make sure that the volume is not muted or set too low I can t eject the optical drive tray with my computer turned off The computer needs to be turned on for the optical drive eject button to function If you need to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off push a straightened paper clip into the optical dr...

Page 75: ...urned on Check that the cable is properly connected to the appropriate ports on both the computer and the printer If you are using a printer connected to your computer s parallel port restart the computer Windows needs to find the new hardware and install the necessary drivers I want to set up my location to use the internal modem Follow these steps Click on Start and then click on Control Panel D...

Page 76: ... ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please consult www acersupport com Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If there are error messages or beeps re...

Page 77: ...Appendix A Specifications http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 78: ...This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 79: ... LCD and CRT display support DualView support S video for output to a television or display device that supports S video input Automatic LCD dim feature automatically selecting the best setting for the display in order to conserve power Connectivity Integrated 10 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection Built in 56Kbps fax data modem IEEE 802 11b g Wireless LAN manufacturing option Bluetooth manufacturin...

Page 80: ...k jack Ethernet 10 100 Base T One DC in jack One parallel port ECP EPP compliant One S video port One external monitor port One microphone in jack 3 5mm mini jack One headphone jack 3 5mm mini jack Four USB 2 0 ports Weight and dimensions 15 4 display model 3 6 kg 8 lbs 361 W x 292 5 D x 47 3 H mm Environment Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non operating 20 C 65 C Humidity non condensing Operating ...

Page 81: ...ystem ACPI 1 0b support DMI 2 0 compliant Power 8 cell Li ion battery pack 135W AC adapter 19V Options 256MB 512MB 1GB memory upgrade module Additional 135W AC adapter Additional Li ion battery pack http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

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Page 83: ...Appendix B Regulation safety notices http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 84: ...This appendix lists the general notices for your computer http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com http www direcTutor com ...

Page 85: ...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 technician for help Notice Shielded cables All co...

Page 86: ...rt 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 your service temporarily If p...

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Page 88: ...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 shall go on hook for a period ...

Page 89: ...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 over of a call to another device connected ...

Page 90: ...pe 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 sure that the total rating...

Page 91: ...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 serving or disassembling this equipment 16 Avoid using a telephone other than a co...

Page 92: ...e 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 Macrovision Corporation and...

Page 93: ...ipment 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 April 2003 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy...

Page 94: ...id the FCC certification and your warranty Canada Low power license exempt radiocommunication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interferenc...

Page 95: ... that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product Notebook Personal Computer Model Number MS2154W Machine Type Aspire 1660 SKU Number Aspire 166xxx 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 Contact Person Mr Young Kim Phone No 4...

Page 96: ...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 applicable Rules under the most accurate measurem...

Page 97: ... features 9 moving around 50 on indicator 11 security 26 setting up a home office 52 taking home 51 traveling internationally 53 traveling on local trips 52 turning off iii connections audio 42 external display devices 39 external input devices 39 keyboard external 39 keypad external 39 mouse 39 printer 42 USB 40 connectivity options 23 Ethernet 23 D display hotkeys 15 troubleshooting 63 E Etherne...

Page 98: ...4 power management 35 printer connecting 42 troubleshooting 65 problems 63 audio 64 display 63 keyboard 64 printer 65 startup 63 R rear view 7 right view 6 S safety CD or DVD 81 FCC notice 75 general instructions 80 modem notices 76 scroll lock 12 security slot 26 service when to call v software bundled 57 speakers hotkey 16 troubleshooting 64 Standby mode hotkey 15 status indicator 11 status indi...

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