Résumé du contenu de la page N° 1
Acer Aspire 1350 series
User’s guide
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 2
Copyright © 2003 All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire 1350 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide Original Issue: August 2003 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and s
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 3
English iii First things first Your guides A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire computer.: The Just for starters… poster shows you how to set up your computer. This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on using your computer productively. You are advised to read it thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference. For more information on our products, services, and support, please visit our web site: www.acer.com. Basic care and tips for using
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 4
iv Note: If you are unable to shut down the computer in the usual way, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds. You should then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0°C (32°F), or above 50°C (122°F). Do
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 5
English v Taking care of your battery pack It is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack. Use the correct battery model for your computer. Do not use other kinds of batteries. Turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery. Do not tamper with the battery. Keep the battery away from children. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning your computer, it is important that you follow t
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 6
vi English
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 7
First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iii Getting familiar with your computer 1 A tour of your computer 3 Front view 3 Left view 5 Right view 6 Rear view 7 Bottom view 8 Features 9 Display 10 Indicators 11 Keyboard 13 Special keys 13 Keyboard ergonomics 17 Touchpad 18 Touchpad basics 18 Launch keys 20 Storage 21 Inserting and ejecting a diskette 21 Ejecting the optical drive tray 22 Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray 22 Connectivity options
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 8
Peripherals and options 35 External display devices 37 External input devices 37 External keyboard 37 External keypad 37 External pointing device 37 USB devices 38 IEEE 1394 Port 39 Printer 40 Audio devices 40 Expansion devices 41 PC Card 41 Miscellaneous options 43 Battery pack 43 AC adapter 43 Key component upgrades 44 Memory upgrade 44 Hard disk upgrade 45 Moving with your computer 47 Disconnecting from the desktop 49 Moving around 50 Preparing the computer 50 What to bring to short meetings
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 9
Troubleshooting 59 Frequently asked questions 61 Appendix A Specifications 65 Appendix B Notices 71 Index 81 English
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 10
English
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 11
Getting familiar with your computer
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 12
Your Aspire 1350 series notebook 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 "tour" of your computer's features.
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 13
English 3 A tour of your computer After 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 Large liquid crystal display (LCD) provides visual output. 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 3 Launch keys 4 buttons that can be programmed to start frequently used applications. English
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 14
4 Getting familiar with your computer # Item Description 4 InviLink button Enables or disables wireless LAN (manufacturing option) feature. 5 Bluetooth button Enables or disables Bluetooth (manufacturing option) functionality. 6 Touchpad Touch sensitive pad that functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons & 4-way Right and left buttons that provide the scroll key same functions as the buttons on a computer mouse. The scroll key scrolls the contents of a window up and down, as well as
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 15
English 5 Left view # Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 2 Floppy activity indicator LED that turns on and off when the floppy is activated. 3 Floppy disk drive / Supports a standard 3.5” diskette or 4-in-1 card reader 4-in-1 card reader (Manufacturing option). 4 Floppy disk eject button Press the eject button to remove a diskette from the floppy disk drive. 5 IEEE 1394 port Connects IEEE 1394 devices. 6 Microphone-in jack Conn
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 16
6 Getting familiar with your computer Right view # Item Description 1 Optical drive Depending on your model, the optical drive is one of the following: CD-ROM drive for reading CDs. DVD-ROM drive for reading CDs and DVDs. DVD/CD-RW combo drive for reading CDs and DVDs and writing to CD-RWs. DVD-RW drive for reading DVD-RWs and writing to DVD-RWs. DVD dual for reading both DVD+/- RWs and writing to DVD+/-RWs. 2 Optical disc access LED that indicates when an optical disc is indicat
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 17
English 7 Rear view # Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects the AC adapter. 2 Modem jack Connects the built-in fax/data modem to a phone line. 3 Network jack Connects the computer to an Ethernet 10/ 100-based network. 4 S-video Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 5 USB ports Four 2.0 ports for connecting USB devices. 6 External display port Connects an external (VGA) display monitor. 7 Parallel port Connects a parallel device, such as a printer. 8 Ventilation slots
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 18
8 Getting familiar with your computer Bottom view # Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 2 Reset switch Forces the computer to shut down in the event of system lockup. Note: Any unsaved data will be lost. 3 Battery pack release Slide and hold the latch, and then pull the latch battery to remove it from the unit. 4 Battery pack The computer's removable battery. 5 Hard disk bay Removable cover provides access to the computer's hard
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 19
English 9 Features Performance AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+ ~ 3000+ processor. VIA KN 400 series. 2 memory slots supporting 266/333 MHz DDR, upgradeable to 2GB. High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk. Multimedia Built-in optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD-RW or DVD dual). 14.1” or 15.0” TFT XGA (1024x768 resolution) panel. Built-in stereo speakers. Audio input and output jacks. Connectivity Integrated 10/100Mbps Ethernet connection. Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem.
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 20
10 Getting familiar with your computer Display The 14.1” or 15.0” display panel provides a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use. The Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) supports XGA resolution. 3D graphics support. Supports simultaneous display between LCD and CRT display. S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input. “Automatic LCD dim” feature that automatically selects the best setting for the display in order to conserve power.
