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Aspire 1820PT / 1420P Series
Quick Guide
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© 2009. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 1820PT / 1420P Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 10/2009 Aspire 1820PT / 1420P Series Notebook PC Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________
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3 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. Pleas
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4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Top view 1 13 2 12 3 4 11 5 10 9 6 78 # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. webcam 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). English
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English 5 # Icon Item Description 3 P Programmable Launch predefined programs or user- key defined programs at a push of a button. 4 Backup key Press to start automatic backup procedure. 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 1 6 Indicates the computer's power status. Power 1 Indicates the computer's battery status. Battery 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is chargin
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6 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Note: Hotkeys are not available from the virtual keyboard. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Power Launch Windows power management management. + System Starts System Property for displaying property system information.
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English 7 Closed front view 12 # Icon Item Description 1 Communication key Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G functions. 2 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Rear view 1 # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
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8 Left view 12 3 45 # Icon Item Description 1 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port 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). English
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English 9 Right view 12 3 4 56 # Icon Item Description 1 Multi-in-1 card Accepts Secure Digital (SD), reader MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. 2 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices speaker/line-out (e.g., speakers, headphones). jack with S/PDIF support Accepts inputs from external Microphone-in jack microphones. 3 USB 2.0 port Connects t
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10 Base view 1 6 5 2 4 3 # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan 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. English
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English 11 Specifications ® Operating • Genuine Windows 7 system ® ™ Platform • Intel Core 2 Duo processor* ® ® • Intel Pentium mobile processor* ® ® • Intel Celeron mobile processor* ® • Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset System memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • 11.6" HD 1366 x 768 • Convertible display ® Graphics • Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
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12 Power • ACPI 3.0 subsystem • 62.16 W 5600 mAh • 3-pin 30 W AC adapter ® • ENERGY STAR * Special keys • 84-/85-/88-key keyboard and controls • 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
