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Acer Aspire 1300 series
User’s guide
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As1300_E.book Page ii Tuesday, July 9, 2002 2:01 PM Copyright © 2002 All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire 1300 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide Original Issue: May 2002 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
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As1300_E.book Page iii Tuesday, July 9, 2002 2:01 PM 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 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 21 Emergency eje
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As1300_E.book Page iv Tuesday, July 9, 2002 2:01 PM iv Peripherals and options 35 External display devices 37 External input devices 38 External keyboard 38 External keypad 38 External pointing device 39 Printer 40 Audio devices 41 Expansion devices 42 PC Card 42 USB devices 44 Miscellaneous options 45 Battery pack 45 AC adapter 45 Key component upgrades 46 Memory upgrade 46 Hard disk upgrade 47 Moving with your computer 49 Disconnecting from the desktop 51 Moving around 52 Preparing the comp
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English As1300_E.book Page v Tuesday, July 9, 2002 2:01 PM v Troubleshooting 65 Frequently asked questions 67 Appendix A Specifications 71 Appendix B Notices 75 Index 83 English
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English As1300_E.book Page vii Tuesday, July 9, 2002 2:01 PM 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 our we
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As1300_E.book Page viii Tuesday, July 9, 2002 2:01 PM 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 to t
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English As1300_E.book Page ix Tuesday, July 9, 2002 2:01 PM ix 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 these steps: 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Clean with a soft cloth moistened with a little water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Refer to the cha
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As1300_E.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 2:01 PM Getting familiar with your computer
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As1300_E.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 2:01 PM Your Aspire 1300 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.
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English As1300_E.book Page 3 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 2:01 PM 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 English
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As1300_E.book Page 4 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 2:01 PM 4 Getting familiar with your computer # Item Description 1 Display Large liquid crystal display (LCD) provides visual output. 2 Launch keys 4 buttons that can be programmed to start frequently used applications. 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 Touchpad Touch sensitive pad that functions like a computer mouse. 5 Click buttons & Right and left buttons that provide the same functions as the scroll key buttons on a computer mous
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English As1300_E.book Page 5 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 2:01 PM 5 Left view # Item Description 1 Modem jack Connects the built-in fax/data modem to a phone line. 2 Network jack Connects the computer to an Ethernet 10/100- based network. 3 Microphone-in jack Connects an external microphone for audio input. 4 Headphone jack Connects headphones for audio output. 5 PC card eject button Press the eject button to remove a PC card from the PC card slot. 6 PC card slot The slot supports a standard Typ
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As1300_E.book Page 6 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 2:01 PM 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-Rs and CD-RWs. 2 Optical drive emergency Used to eject an optical disc when the computer is eject hole turned off. 3 Optical drive eject button Pres
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English As1300_E.book Page 7 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 2:01 PM 7 Rear view # Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot For attaching a security connector. 2 DC-in jack Connects the AC adapter. 3 USB ports 2 ports for connecting USB devices. 4 External display port Connects an external (VGA) display monitor. 5 Parallel port Connects a parallel device, such as a printer. 6 Ventilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. English
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As1300_E.book Page 8 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 2:01 PM 8 Getting familiar with your computer Bottom view # Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 2 Battery The computer's removable battery. 3 Battery release latch Slide and hold the latch, and then pull the battery to remove it from the unit. 4 Hard disk bay Removable cover provides access to the computer's hard drive. 5 Memory compartment Removable cover provides access to the memor
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English As1300_E.book Page 9 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 2:01 PM 9 Features Performance Mobile AMD Athlon XP1400+, XP1600+, or higher processor. VIA ProSavage KN133 chipset. 2 memory slots supporting 133MHz SDRAM (PC-133), upgradeable to 1GB. 20GB Enhanced-IDE hard disk. Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Multimedia Built-in optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive). 14.1” or 15.0” XGA TFT LCD panel. Built-in stereo speakers. Audio input and output jacks. Conne
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As1300_E.book Page 10 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 2:01 PM 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) liquid crystal display (LCD) supports extended graphics array (XGA) resolution, enabling 16.7 million colors at 1024 x 768. Video performance Your Aspire 1300 series notebook computer features an accelerated graphics port (AGP) video system integrated in the VI
