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Acer Aspire 1700 series
User’s guide
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Copyright © 2003 All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire 1700 Series Computer User's Guide Original Issue: March 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 imp
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First things first vii Your guides vii Basic care and tips for using your computer vii Getting familiar with your computer 1 A tour of your computer 3 Opened front view 3 Closed Front view 5 Left view 6 Right view 7 Rear view 8 Bottom view 9 Features 10 Display 12 Indicators 13 Keyboard 15 Special keys 15 Keyboard ergonomics 19 Touchpad 20 Touchpad basics 20 Launch keys 22 Storage 23 Ejecting the optical drive tray 23 Emergency ejection
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iv Peripherals and options 41 External display devices 43 External keypad 44 External pointing device 44 Printer 45 Expansion devices 46 PC Card 46 USB devices 47 Miscellaneous options 48 Installing New Components 49 Opening The Case 49 CPU upgrade 50 Hard disk upgrade 52 Memory upgrade 53 I54 Moving with your computer 55 Disconnecting from the desktop 57 Moving around 58 Preparing the computer 58 What to bring to short meetings 58 What t
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v Troubleshooting 67 Frequently asked questions 69 Appendix A Specifications 73 Appendix B Notices 79 Index 89 English
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vii 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
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viii Note: if you are unable to shut down the computer in the usual way, press and hold the power switch 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
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! ix Taking care of your battery pack(Optional) 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 ser
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Getting familiar with your computer
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2 Getting familiar with your computer Your Aspire 1700 series 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. English
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3 A tour of your computer After setting up your new Aspire computer, as illustrated in the Just for starters… poster, take a few minutes to explore the unit. Opened front view # Item Description 1 Display Large liquid crystal display (LCD) provides visual output. 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 3 Keyboard Full-size keyboard for inputting typed data. 4 Touchpad Touch sensitive pad that functions like a computer mou
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4 Getting familiar with your computer # Item Description 5 Click buttons & Right and left buttons that provide the same functions scroll key as the buttons on a computer mouse. The scroll key scrolls the contents of a window up and down. 6 Audio DJ controls Button and indicators for the Audio DJ function. For and indicator more information, see “Audio” on page 27.. 7 Palm rest Provides a comfortable platform for your hands when typing
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" 5 Closed Front view # Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output 2 Wireless Lights when the Wireless LAN capability is enabled. communication indicator 3 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. English
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# 6 Getting familiar with your computer Left 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-Rs and CD-RWs.. 2 Optical disc read indicator Light emitting diode (LED) that indicates when an optical disc is being read. 3 Optical drive ejec
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7 Right view # Item Description 1 Right Latch Locks and releases the lid.(One on the right and one on the left) 2 Speaker/Headphone-out Connects to audio line-out devices jack (e.g.,speakers, headphones). 3 Line-in/Mic-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Selection is through the OS Windows mixer. 4 IEEE 1394 port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device. 5 IEEE 1394 port Connects to an IEE
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$ 8 Getting familiar with your computer Rear view # Item Description 1 USB ports 2 ports for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 2Modem jack Connects the built-in fax/data modem to a phone line. 3S-video Connects to a television or dispaly device with S- video input. 4 External display port Connects an external (VGA) display devices monitor. 5 COM port Connects to other serial interface devices. 6 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-base
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9 Bottom view # Item Description 1 Battery cover Protects the battery bay. 2 Sub-woofer Enhance the audio quality. 3 Ventilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. English
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10 Getting familiar with your computer Features Performance Intel Pentium 4 Northwood/Celeron processor. L2 cache 512K (Northwood), 128K (Celeron). SiS M650 with SiS 962, support 400/533Mhz Front Side Bus , Intel HTT support 40 GB or higher-capacity Desktop 5400rpm, 7200rpm HDD. Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Optional 6-in-1 Multimedia memory card module Multimedia CD-ROM. DVD-ROM. DVD/CD-RW combo. Audio input
