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Getting familiar with

 

your computer

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English

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Launch Keys

Buttons for launching frequently used 
programs. See“Launch keys” on page 21 
for more details.

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Status indicators

Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn 
on and off to show the status of the 
computer, its functions and 
components. 

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Power button

Turns on the computer power.

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Keyboard

Inputs data into your computer. 

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Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which 
functions like a computer mouse. 

7

Palmrest

Comfortable support area for your 
hands when you use the computer.

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Click buttons 
(left, center and right) 

The left and right buttons function like 
the left and right mouse buttons; the 
center button serves as a 4-way scroll 
button.

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Содержание Aspire 1670 Series

Страница 1: ...Acer Aspire 1670 Series User s Guide...

Страница 2: ...ed on the label affixed to your computer All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced st...

Страница 3: ...wer off you can do any of the following Click on the Start button in Windows and then select Shut Down on the popup menu Push the power button To use this method you must first click on the Power Mana...

Страница 4: ...ater or any liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt Do not place objects on top of the computer Do not slam the lid sh...

Страница 5: ...se 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 b...

Страница 6: ...vi English...

Страница 7: ...ys 16 Special Key 18 Touchpad 19 Touchpad basics 19 Launch keys 21 Storage 23 Ejecting the optical drive tray 24 Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray 24 Connectivity options 25 Ethernet and LA...

Страница 8: ...d disk upgrade 49 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...

Страница 9: ...Album 70 Video 72 Music 73 Burner 73 Acer Disc to Disc Recovery 75 Multilingual operating system installation 75 Restore without a Recovery CD 75 Setup password and exit 76 Troubleshooting 77 Frequent...

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

Страница 12: ...computer combines solid performance versatility multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design Increase your productivity by working wherever you are This chapter provides an in depth...

Страница 13: ...ter setting up your new Aspire notebook computer as illustrated in the Just for starters poster take a few minutes to explore the unit Front view Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid C...

Страница 14: ...r its functions and components 4 Power button Turns on the computer power 5 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer 6 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 7 P...

Страница 15: ...when the computer is in suspend mode 3 Battery indicator Lights orange when the battery is being charged and lights green when the battery is full charged 4 Bluetooth communications Lights to indicat...

Страница 16: ...C Card s from the slot 5 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type 6 Eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive 7 LED indicator Lights...

Страница 17: ...eakers and headphones 3 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer and IR aware computer 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 5 Two US...

Страница 18: ...onnects to an AC adapter 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use 3 External display port Connects to a display device e g external VGA monitor and LCD projector 4...

Страница 19: ...er s battery pack 2 Battery release latch Unlatches to remove the battery pack 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk 4 Cooling fans Help keep the computer cool Note Don t cover or obstruct t...

Страница 20: ...supporting Multi Media Card MMC Secure Digital SD xD Picture CardTM Smart Media and Memory Stick Pro Display The TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease of use 15...

Страница 21: ...ion manufacturing option IEEE 802 11b g Wireless LAN manufacturing option Bluetooth manufacturing option 5 in 1 card reader manufacturing option Human centric design Rugged yet extremely portable desi...

Страница 22: ...tures can still be seen Icon Function Description 1 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated 2 Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated 3 Media activity Lights when the hard disk or optical driv...

Страница 23: ...betic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock Fn F11 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...

Страница 24: ...caps To simplify the keyboard legend cursor control key symbols are not printed on the keys Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner Curso...

Страница 25: ...t 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 d...

Страница 26: ...ty To activate hot keys press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys Fn F2 Acer eSe...

Страница 27: ...peakers on and off Fn Volume up Increases the sound volume Fn Volume down Decreases the sound volume Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness...

Страница 28: ...of the keyboard or hold Alt Gr and then press the Euro symbol at the upper center of the keyboard The US dollar sign 1 Open a text editor or word processor 2 Either directly press the dollar sign at...

Страница 29: ...ddle 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...

Страница 30: ...he 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...

Страница 31: ...eb browser 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 63 In addition...

Страница 32: ...Bluetooth keys cannot be reset by users Caution It is important that the Bluetooth and Wireless LAN features are turned off before boarding an airplane Launch Key Default Application 5 Bluetooth Enabl...

Страница 33: ...storage capacity in the future Consult 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 drive The optical...

Страница 34: ...ad an optical disc Place a CD or DVD 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...

Страница 35: ...hernet and LAN The integrated network feature 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 netw...

Страница 36: ...alup account with an ISP log in to 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 wil...

Страница 37: ...r with other IR aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs personal digital assistants mobile phones and infrared printers The infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to four megabits per se...

Страница 38: ...ng software such as Volume Control in Windows Volume Fn keys or any other application that provides a volume adjustment control Two audio ports on the right side of the computer enable external device...

Страница 39: ...then lock it in place Setting a password Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access When set no one can access the computer without entering the correct password There are three types of...

Страница 40: ...Getting familiar with your computer 30 English...

Страница 41: ...Operating on battery power...

Страница 42: ...r Aspire 1670 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 po...

Страница 43: ...e an extra fully charged battery pack available 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 batter...

Страница 44: ...eful 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 advise...

Страница 45: ...ext day with a fully charged battery Checking the battery level The Windows Power Meter indicates the current battery level Rest the cursor over the battery power icon on the taskbar to see the batter...

Страница 46: ...and a power outlet are available 1 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 recha...

Страница 47: ...a period of time the settings are controlled 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...

Страница 48: ...Operating on battery power 38 English...

Страница 49: ...Peripherals and options...

Страница 50: ...rals 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 deale...

Страница 51: ...res 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...

Страница 52: ...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 that you can connect and start...

Страница 53: ...nglish English 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 your video or digital camera s documentation for deta...

Страница 54: ...ices Your computer offers built in stereo speakers See the section entitled Audio on page 28 for more information on these features However in addition to the integrated devices the two audio ports on...

Страница 55: ...s for your computer Note Refer to your card s manual 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...

Страница 56: ...3 Press the PC Card eject button to partially eject the card 1 4 Pull the card from the slot 2 5 in 1 card reader Manufacturing Option There is one 5 in 1 card reader found on the left side of the com...

Страница 57: ...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 ada...

Страница 58: ...pandable to 2GB employing 256 512 1024 MB dual indus try standard small outline Dual Inline Memory Modules soDIMM The computer supports Double Data Rate DDR SDRAM Your computer has two memory slots Up...

Страница 59: ...tment door and fasten the screw 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 wh...

Страница 60: ...Peripherals and options 50 English...

Страница 61: ...Moving with your computer...

Страница 62: ...Your Aspire 1670 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...

Страница 63: ...ns 2 Shut down Windows to turn off your 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 pr...

Страница 64: ...our computer again open the lid and 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 anythin...

Страница 65: ...t to bring with you If you don t have spare items at home it is advisable to take along the AC adapter and this User s Guide Special considerations To protect your computer in transit it is advisable...

Страница 66: ...is advisable to make sure that the 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 t...

Страница 67: ...ork cables if you plan to use the computer 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...

Страница 68: ...Moving with your computer 58 English...

Страница 69: ...Software...

Страница 70: ...Your Aspire 1670 series notebook computer includes system utilities This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer...

Страница 71: ...em Hardware BIOS Setup Utility System utilities drivers and application software Note To run software applications in Windows first click on the Start button Next select the appropriate folder and the...

Страница 72: ...nnovative sofware designed for frequently used functions At the press of the Acer Empowering Key the Acer eMan ager user interface appears featuring two main settings Acer eSetting and Acer ePresentat...

Страница 73: ...the Launch Manager by clicking on Start All Programs and then Launch Manager to start the application BIOS Utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s Basic...

Страница 74: ...iew photos stored on your hard 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 da...

Страница 75: ...8 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 brightne...

Страница 76: ...on a page use the buttons at the lower right to scroll through the pages Advanced Settings There are settings in the Aspire Arcade that allow you to fine tune its performance to your machine and your...

Страница 77: ...or content click Up one level To return to a previous screen click Return The buttons in the upper right Minimize Maxi mize and Close have standard PC behaviours To quit Aspire Arcade click the Close...

Страница 78: ...lowing special controls are added to the pop 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 yo...

Страница 79: ...me of the disc you are watching while Vivid Bright and Theatre add enhanced colour to the video display Clear vision is a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjust...

Страница 80: ...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 ind...

Страница 81: ...reen 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 th...

Страница 82: ...l screen The pop up control panel will appear at the bottom of the screen when you move the mouse To return to the Video page click Stop Editing a video file Click the Video Edit to open the PowerDire...

Страница 83: ...the content area The songs in the folder are shown in the content area while the left side has controls for Play Random and Repeat all The Visualize option allows you to watch computer generated visu...

Страница 84: ...ures 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 playb...

Страница 85: ...y operations 5 The system will install the operating system and language you choose Restore without a Recovery CD This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content...

Страница 86: ...er to select Setup password and exit Press F3 to setup password or press F5 to exit the system recovery process when Acer Self Configuration Preload window appears If F3 is pressed the next screen sho...

Страница 87: ...Troubleshooting...

Страница 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...

Страница 89: ...y 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 k...

Страница 90: ...he 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 opt...

Страница 91: ...rt 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 Cont...

Страница 92: ...in does not have an Acer authorized 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 av...

Страница 93: ...Appendix A Specifications...

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

Страница 95: ...00 One internal optical drive Display and video The TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease of use 15 0 XGA 1024x768 resolution 15 4 WXGA 1280x800 resolution Simul...

Страница 96: ...orts One Type II PC CardBus PCMCIA slot One IEEE 1394 port One RJ 11 modem jack V 92 56Kbps modem One RJ 45 network jack Ethernet 10 100 Base T One DC in jack One Infrared FIR port manufacturing optio...

Страница 97: ...ome Pro operating system 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 Type No HP OW...

Страница 98: ...Appendix A Specifications 88 English...

Страница 99: ...Appendix B Regulation safety notices...

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

Страница 101: ...d 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 separatio...

Страница 102: ...Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this Aspire series is in compliance with the essent...

Страница 103: ...been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in differe...

Страница 104: ...eters required 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...

Страница 105: ...ere 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 t...

Страница 106: ...label If 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...

Страница 107: ...pose of 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 ra...

Страница 108: ...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...

Страница 109: ...Art 3 2 EN 301 893 applied to 5 GHz only List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria...

Страница 110: ...F option device Caution To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches must be maintained between the antenna for the integrated Wireless LAN M...

Страница 111: ...Canada Low power license exempt radio communication 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...

Страница 112: ...humans to RF fields RSS 102 The Acer Aspire series employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obta...

Страница 113: ...erference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product Notebook Personal Computer Model Numb...

Страница 114: ...Number Aspire 167xxx 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 Compat...

Страница 115: ...caring for iv cleaning v disconnecting 53 features 10 keyboards 13 moving around 54 on indicator 12 security 29 setting up a home office 56 taking home 55 traveling internationally 57 traveling on loc...

Страница 116: ...49 memory upgrade 48 PC Cards 45 spare AC adapter 47 spare battery 46 P PC Card 46 inserting 45 removing 46 power management 37 Power On Self Test POST 63 printer connecting 44 troubleshooting 81 prob...

Страница 117: ...107 English English U USB connecting 42 V volume adjusting 28 W warranty International Traveler s Warran ty 82 Windows 64 Windows keys 15...

Страница 118: ...108 English...

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