Acer Aspire 2000 Bedienungsanleitung

Acer Aspire 2000 series User’s guide[...]

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iii English English First things first Your guides A set of guides i s provided to he lp you set up and use your Aspire c om- puter.: For more information on our produc ts, services, and support, please visit our web si te: www.acer.co m. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your comp uter on and off To turn on your computer, open th[...]

iv English Note: If you are unable to shut down the co mputer in the usual way, press and hold the power butto n 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 serv e you well if y ou take care of it. • Do not expose the computer to direct[...]

v English English 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 bef ore removing or replacing the ba ttery. • Do not tamper with the battery. Keep the battery away fr om ch[...]

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English First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iii Getting familiar with your comp uter 1 A tour of your comput er 3 Open view 3 Front view 5 Top view 6 Left view 7 Right view 8 Rear view 9 Bottom view 11 Features 12 Display 13 Indicators 14 Keyboard 16 Special keys Lock keys 16 Touchpad 22 Touchpad b asi[...]

English Peripherals and options 41 External display devices 43 External input devices 43 External keyboard 43 External keypad 43 External pointing device 43 USB devices 44 IEEE 1394 Port 45 Printer 46 Audio devices 46 Expansion de vices 47 PC Card 47 Miscellaneous op tions 49 Battery pack 49 AC adapter 49 Key component upgrades 50 Memory upgrade 50[...]

English LBIOS Setup Utility 65 Troubleshooting 67 Frequently aske d questions 69 Appendix A Specifications 73 Appendix B Notices 79 Index 101[...]

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Getting familiar with your computer[...]

Your Aspire 2000 seri es notebook computer combines solid perfo rmance, versatility, multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design. Incr ease your productivity by working wherever you are. This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of your computer's features.[...]

3 English English A tour of your computer After setting up your new Aspire no tebook computer, as illustr ated in the Just for starters… poster, take a few minutes to explore the unit. Open view # Item Description 1 Display Wide screen display provides visual output. 2 Launch keys 4 buttons that can be programmed to start frequently used applicat[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 4 English 4 Touchpad Touch sensitive pad that fu nctions like a computer mouse. 5 Click buttons & 4-way scroll key Right and left buttons that provide the same functions as the buttons on a computer mouse. The scroll key scrolls the contents of a window up and down, as well as right and left. # Item Descripti[...]

5 English English Front view # Item Description 1 Headphone-in jack Connects headphones fo r audio output 2 Microphone-in jack Connects an external micropho ne for audio input 3 4 in 1 Card Reader Supp orts MS/MMC/SD/SM kinds of memory sticks 4 Latch Locks and releases the lid 5 Bluetooth Button Stares (optional) Bluetooth func tionality 6 Wireless[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 6 English Top view # Item Description 1 Status Indicator LEDs that turn on and off to show the status of the computers. It’s function and components. 2 Arcade Multimedia button 3 LCM Panel Panel control display 4 Stop Button Stop the Arcade appl ication 5 Naviagation Button Multimedia Button[...]

7 English English Left view # Item Description 1 PC card slot The slot supports a standard Type II PC card (PCMCIA or CardBus). 2 PC card eject button Press the eject button to remove a PC card from the PC card slot. 3 Eject button Ejecting a Disc 4 Slot-in Optical Support an optical disc.[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 8 English Right view # Item Description 1 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g.,infrared printer, IR-aware computer) 2 DC-in jack Connect the AC adapter 3 Kensington lock sl ot For attaching a security connector. 4 Ventilation Hole Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.[...]

9 English English Rear view # Item Description 1 S-vide o Connects to a telev ision or display device with S-video input. 2 External di splay port Connects an external (VGA) display monitor. 3,4, 8 USB ports Three USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB devices. 5 Network jack Connects the computer to an Ethernet 10 / 100-based network.[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 10 English 6 Modem jack Connects the built-in fa x/data modem to a phone line. 7 Parallel po rt Connects a parallel device, such as a printer. 9 IEEE 1394 port Connects IEEE 1394 devices. # Item Description[...]

11 English English Bottom view # Item Description 1 Mini-PCI Slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards 2 Hard disk bay Removable cover provides access to the computer's hard drive. 3 Memory compartment Removable cover provides access to the memory slots for upgrading the computer's memory . 4 Battery pack The computer's removable battery. [...]

Getting familiar with your computer 12 English Features Performance • Intel® Pentium® M Porcessor at 1.4 GHz or higher . • 2 memory slots supporting 333 MHz DDR, upgradeable to 2GB. • 30GB and up Enhan ced-IDE hard disk d rive. Multimedia • Built-in optical drive (Slot-i n DVD/CD-RW Combo o r Slot-in DVD Rewritable Drives). • 15.4” TF[...]

13 English English Display • The 15.4” display panel provides a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use . The Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) supports WSXGA up to resolution. • ATI Radeon 9200 with 64MB/128 MB(optional) DDR VGA Memory. • Supports simul taneous display betwee n LCD and CRT display. • S-video for output to a te[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 14 English Indicators Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in ad dition to five indicators positioned at the front of the palm rest area. These indicator s show the status of the computer and its components. The three indicators locate d above the keyboard prov ide the f[...]

15 English English The five indicators locat ed at the fr ont of the unit pro vide the follow - ing status information: Sc roll Lock activity. Icon Item Description Power mode • Steady gre en -- power on • Flashing orange -- standby mode • Orange -- h ibernation mode Hard Disc mode • Lights to Indicate when the hard disc drive is reading or[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 16 English Keyboard The keyboard features full-size keys wit h an embedded keypad, sepa- rate cursor control keys, two Window s keys, and twelve function keys (hot keys). Special keys Lock keys The computer features t hree lock ke ys, each with its own status indica- tor light. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When[...]

17 English English Embedded keypad The embedded keypad fu nctions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated b y small blue numbers an d characters on the applicable keys. To use the embedded numeric keys, to ggle the Num Lk on by pressing the Fn + F11 keys simultaneously. With th e embedde d keyp ad turned on, the foll owing action s are possi[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 18 English Main keyboard keys Hold down the Fn key while typing letters using the embedde d keypad keys. Simultaneously pr ess the Shift key for capital letters. Type letters in the normal way. Desired Access Num lock On Num lo ck Off[...]

19 English English Windows keys The keyboard features two keys tha t provide Windows-specific func- tions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with oth er keys to provide a variety of functions: + Tab activates the next Taskb[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 20 English Hot keys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and conveni ent method f or co ntrolling various functions. To use a hot key, first ho ld down the Fn key. Next , press the second key in the co mbination. Fina lly, release both keys. Your computer provides the follo wing [...]

21 English English Euro key Your computer supports the new Euro currency character. First, hold down the Alt Gr key, and then press the Euro key. Fn + F6 Screen b lank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Fn + F7 Touchp ad toggle Turns the internal touch pad on and off. Fn + F8 Speaker toggle Turns the spea[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 22 English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS/2- compat ible pointing device that senses movement on its surface . The cursor resp onds to your finger move - ments on the touchpad. In addition , the two clic k buttons p rovide the same fu nctional ity as a c omputer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy up[...]

23 English English Note : Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touch pad, clean and dry. The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movements: the lighter your t ouc h, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase the touc hpad's responsiveness. Function Left Button Right Button 4-Way Scroll Key Tap Execute Clic k twice qu[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 24 English Launch keys Located at the top of the keyb oard are four butto ns, in additi on to the power button. T hese buttons are ca ll ed launch keys. They are de sig- nated as key 1, key 2, key 3 and key 4, from right to left. By default, key 1 is used to launch the email application and key 2 is used to launc[...]

25 English English Storage Your computer's all-i n-one design offers a variety of data storage options: • The high capacity En hanced-IDE hard dis k drive. The hard drive is up gradeable, enabl ing you to increase your storage capacity in the future. Cons ult your dealer if you need to upgrade. • The high spee d optical drive . Depending o[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 26 English Ejecting the optical disc To eject the op tical disc : • With the computer turned on, press the optical dr ive eject button. To load an optical disc: • With th e compute r turned on, in sert the di sc into the drive slot until you feel the drive catch the di sc and take it the rest of the way in. ?[...]

27 English English Connectivity options Your computer has buil t-in connec tivity options, enabling you to h ook up to a network or commu nicate over a phon e line. Ethernet and LAN The integrated network feature allo ws you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based (10/100Mbps) network. To use the network feature, plug an Ethernet cabl e into [...]

Getting familiar with your computer 28 English Fax/data modem Your computer features a built-in fax/data modem, enabling you to communic ate over a ph one line. This means that you can connect to the Internet via a dialup acc ount with an ISP, log in to your n etwork from a remote location, or send faxes. Warning: Your modem is no t compatible with[...]

29 English English Audio Your computer includes an in tegrated stereo audio system. Embedded sub-woofer provides ti gh t and precise bass performance for sounds from opteratiing sys tem, game s, multi-media and internet appli- cations, and other sources . Once the external d evice (Ex:headphone, mi crophone) is conn ected, the embedded speaker s wo[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 30 English Media Control Button When system off: Press "Arcade" bu tton to enable "Aspire Arcade" Applicaion wi thout getti ng into Windows OS. P ress "Arcade" button four seconds to close applic ation and shut down system. When system on and under Wi ndow s OS: Press "Arcade&qu[...]

31 English English Securing your computer Your computer features hardware and software security solutions, in the form of a slot for a Kensingt on lock an d a password facili ty. Security slot A slot for a Kensington slot enables you to physically pr otect your com- puter from theft. Use this feature as follows : • Wrap a security lock cable arou[...]

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Operating on battery power[...]

Your Aspire 2000 seri es 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 power.[...]

35 English English Battery pack The computer uses a batt ery pack that gi ves you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the mains pow[...]

Operating on battery power 36 English Follow these steps ag ain until the batte ry has been charged and di s- charged three times. Use this conditioning process fo r all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack from the u[...]

37 English English To remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to release the batter y. 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay. Charging the battery To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter in to the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can contin ue[...]

Operating on battery power 38 English Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter. Warning: Connect the AC adapte r as soon as possible aft er the battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depl eted and t he computer shut s down. When the battery-low warning appe ars, the[...]

39 English English Power management Your computer features a built-in power management unit that con- stantly monitors sy stem activity. Syste m activity refe rs to any activity involving one or more of the followin g devices: keyboard, tou chpad/ mouse, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive, optical drive, peripherals con- nected to t he computer, a [...]

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Peripherals and options[...]

Your Aspire 2000 seri es notebook computer offers good expansion capabilities. This chapter provides information on connecting peripherals to expand your system. It also descri bes how to upgrade key components to enhance system performance and keep your computer in step with the latest technology. You are advised to cons ult your dealer for inform[...]

43 English English External display devices You can connect an external (VGA) monitor or projector to your com- puter's external display port. See the section entitl ed "Display" for information on using th e computer's simultaneo us display and multi- display features. Use the F n + F5 hot key t o toggle the display setting bet[...]

Peripherals and options 44 English USB devices Your computer features three USB (U niversal Se rial Bus) 2.0 ports for connecting a ra nge of USB perip heral s. See “Externa l input devices” on page 43 a nd “Printer” o n page 46 f or information on connecti ng a USB keyboard, keypad, mou se or printer. Other common USB devices include digit[...]

45 English English IEEE 1394 Port The computer’s IEEE 1 394 port allo ws you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devi ce like a digital video camera. See your video or digital c ame ra’s documentation for details.[...]

Peripherals and options 46 English Printer Your computer supp orts both parallel and USB printers. Refer to the printer's ma nual for information on: • Setting up the hardware. • Installing the nec essary drivers in Windows. • Operating instructions. To use a USB printer, simply connec t the device to one of your com- puter's USB po[...]

47 English English Expansion devices PC Card Your computer features a PC card slot that suppor ts a standard Type II PC card (PCMCIA or Card Bus). This greatly increases your computer's usability and expandability. A var iety of PC cards a re avai lable, s uch as flash memory, SRAM, fax/data m odem, LAN, and SCSI cards. Consult your deal er fo[...]

Peripherals and options 48 English To remove a PC card: 1 Close the appl ication that is using the PC card. 2 Double click on the PC card icon on the taskbar, and then select the option to safely remove the card. Wait for the message telling you that it is now safe to remove the card. 3 Press the PC card eject button to part ially ejec t the ca rd.[...]

49 English English Miscellaneous options Battery pack It is a good idea to have a spare battery, especially when you travel with your compute r. This greatly increases your pr oductive ran ge 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 adapter at h[...]

Peripherals and options 50 English Key component upgrades Your computer is designed to deliv er solid performanc e. However, in time, you might find th at your applicatio ns demand even more com- puting power. For this reason, yo u are able to upgrade key compo- nents. Note: Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component up[...]

51 English English 2 Turn the compute r over to acce ss the memory compartment on the bottom of the un it. Remove the screw from the memory compartment door, and th en lift the door off. 3 Insert the memory module diagonal ly in the slot, and th en press down gently un til it clicks in pl ace. 4 Replace the memory compart men t door, and fasten the[...]

Peripherals and options 52 English Hard disk upgrade It is possible to replace your hard disk with a higher capacity drive when you need more s torage space. Your computer uses a 9.5mm 2.5- inch Enhance d-IDE hard disk. Con sult your dealer if you ne ed to per- form a hard disk upgrade.[...]

Moving with your computer[...]

Your Aspire 2000 seri es notebook computer is ideal for taking wi th you when you move around. This chapter provides tips on things to consider when traveling with your computer.[...]

55 English English Disconnecting from the desktop Before moving with your computer , you must turn it off and discon- nect all peripherals: 1 Save your work and cl ose all applicatio ns. 2 Shut down Win dows to tu rn off your computer. 3 Unplug the AC adapter from the ma ins outlet, and then disconnect it from the computer. 4 Disconnect any externa[...]

Moving with your co mputer 56 English Moving around Sometimes you might need to move your computer a short distance. For example, you might need to move from your office desk to a meet- ing room. In th ese situations, you don' t have to shut down the operat- ing system. Preparing the computer First, disconnect any peri pherals that you don&apo[...]

57 English English Taking the computer home When you move between your office and home you will need to pre- pare your computer for the short trip. Preparing the computer After disconne cting your com puter from the des ktop, prepare th e unit as follows: 1 Remove all media from the drives . Loaded media can damage the drive heads du ring transit. [...]

Moving with your co mputer 58 English Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, as well as at work, it may be worthwhile purcha sing a second AC adapter. This will allow you to travel ligh ter, as you can keep an AC adapter in each location . You might also find it worthwhile keeping a second set of peripherals at ho[...]

59 English English Traveling with the computer Sometimes you might need to make longer trips with your computer. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for moving between your o ffice and home. It is advisable to make sure that the bat tery is fully charged. If you are traveling by air, you might be required to turn on the com- pu[...]

Moving with your co mputer 60 English Traveling internationally with your computer Occasionally you might need to travel between countries with your computer. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for normal tra vel. Remem ber to take special precautions for a ir travel. What to take with you It is advisable to take th e followin[...]

Software[...]

Your Aspire 2000 seri es notebook computer includes system utilities. This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer.[...]

63 English English System software Your computer comes preloa ded with the following software: • Microsoft Windows operating system. • Hardware BIOS setup utility. • System utilities, drivers and application software. Note: To run software applications in Windo ws, first click on the Start button. Next, select the appr opriate folder, a nd th[...]

Software 64 English Aspire Arcade Windows Arcade Instant-on Arcade Fn +F1 => F o r o n -line help menu. Mode Support Unsupport Cinema DVD 5.1 Channe l through S PDIF SVCD DTS VCD Liner PCM MiniDVD TruSurroundXT SRS DVD audio Video ASF DVD navigator WMV SVCD MPEG-I -II M2V, MOV, Flash DivX (re quires c odec) Album BMP, JPG, PNG GIF, TIF, PSD, ICO[...]

65 English English LBIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (basic in put/output syst em) contains important information used to configure the hardware an d system sof tware settings. Your computer reads the BIOS when it first starts up, before it loads the operatin g system . Your computer's BIOS incl udes a built -in setup utility called Insyde Soft- wa[...]

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Troubleshooting[...]

This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common 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 se rvice the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.[...]

69 English English Frequently asked questions This sec tion sugge sts solu tions to commonly encountered problems. I press the power button, but my co mputer does not start or boot-up. Look at the Power status indicator: • If it is not lit, no po wer is being delivered to the computer. Check the following: - If you are running on battery power, t[...]

Troubleshooting 70 English • The volume may be muted. In Wind ows, look at the volu me control icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, cli ck on the icon and deselect the Mute option. • The volume level may be too low. In Window s, click on th e volume control i con on the tas kbar, and th en use the s lider cont rol to increase the volume l[...]

71 English English The printer does not work. Check the following: • Make sure that the pr inter is conn ected to a power outlet and it is turned on. • Check that the cable is properly connected to the appr opriate ports on both the comp uter and the printer. • If you are using a printer connecte d to your computer's parallel port, resta[...]

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Appendix A Specifications[...]

This appendix lists the gener al specifications of your computer.[...]

75 English English Microprocessor • Intel® Pentium® M Porcessor at 1.4 GHz or higher . Memory • DDR333 256MB/2GB(Max). • Dual 200-pin soDI MM sockets. • PC2100 / PC2700 DDR SDRAM (Dou ble Date Rate -Synchronous Dynamic Random Acc e ss Memory) support. • 512 KB flash ROM BIOS; shadow RA M support. Data storage • 4-in-1 card reader. •[...]

Appendix A Specifications 76 English I/O ports • One type II PC Card slot (PCMCIA and CardBu s). • One IEEE 1394 port • One RJ-11 modem jack (V.90/V.92, 56K). • One RJ-45 network jack (Fast Ether net 10/100). • One DC-in jack. • One parallel po rt . • One S-video port (NTSC/PAL). • One external monitor port. • One micropho ne-/lin[...]

77 English English Options • Additional AC adapter. • Additional Li-Ion battery pack. • Additional SODIMMs (256/512MB/1GB) • Headphone[...]

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Appendix B Notices[...]

This appendix lists the general notices for your computer.[...]

81 English English FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses , and can radiate radio frequency energy [...]

Appendix B Notices 82 English Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all require ments of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipm ent Regulations. Remarque à l’intention de s utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du C anada. Mode[...]

83 English English Telecommunications notices A-Tick notice For safety reasons, only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label. This includes custo mer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified. Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings and ins[...]

Appendix B Notices 84 English a When the power cord or plug is dam aged or frayed. b If liquid has been spilled into the pro duct. c If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d If the product does not operate normally wh en the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions si [...]

85 English English VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPN ADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅP NESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Lithium battery statement The Aspire 2000 ser ies uses the lithium battery, series BATCL32L. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. R eplace only with the same or[...]

Appendix B Notices 86 English Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copy right protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other in tellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corpor ation and other rights owners. Use o f this copyright p rotection t echnology mus t be authori[...]

87 English English Note: Below regulatory information is for models wi th wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Regulatory Information The Wireless module must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions . This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. Canada - Industry Canada (IC) [...]

Appendix B Notices 88 English Canada Canada Radio Frequency Interference Requirements The device is certified to the requirem ents of the RSS-210 for LELAN devices. The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations. For f[...]

89 English English Declarati on of Confor mity (Dual- Band MiniP CI Adapter) [to be supp lied] Product Descriptions: Intel ® PRO/Wireless 2100A LAN 3B MiniPCI Ada pter (model WM3B2100A) Intel Corporation declares that the equipm ent described in this document is in conformance with the essential requ irements of the European Council Directives, st[...]

Appendix B Notices 90 English Translated Statements of Compliance [English] This product follows the provisions of the Europ ean Directive 1999/5/EC. European Economic Area Restrictions Note on Local Restrictions on 802.11a and 802.11b Radio Usage Caution: Due to the fact that the frequen cies used by 802.11a and 802.11b wireless LAN devices may no[...]

91 English English +Subject to verification. Transmit Power Restrictions 802.11b Transmit Power European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated po wer (EIRP) and the frequency range 2400 - 2483.5 MHz. 802.11a Transmit Power Transmit Power Control User Instructions Modifying the transmission power l[...]

Appendix B Notices 92 English that could be operating nearby. Decreasing th e transmit power level will reduce the radio coverage.[...]

93 English English Setting Transmit Power Using the Intel PR OSet Configuration Utility 1.Start Intel PROSet. In the PROSet interface, click the Adapter tab. 2.In the Power Settings section of the Adapter screen, click Configure. 3.On the Power Settings window, find the Transmission Power Control (802.11a band) section.[...]

Appendix B Notices 94 English The default setting under EIRP is ON. This setting is not modifiable by the user. The default transmission power setting on the slider is 50 milliwatts (mW). These default settings allow use of the Intel adapter in countries where 802.11a is currently allowed, including Austra lia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Repub[...]

95 English English Departments in Which the Intel Wirele ss LAN MiniPCI Adapter Ca nnot Be Used The Intel ® PRO/Wireless 2100A LAN MiniPCI Adapter can not currently be used in any departments of m ainland France other than those listed ab ove. Before operating your computer dev ice or syste m in a dep artment not listed above, see the heading in t[...]

Appendix B Notices 96 English Maximum allowable EIRP 802.11b wireless LA N cards in the mainland departments of France not shown in th e table above are as follows: (See the ART website at www.art-telecom.fr for in formation on the French overseas territories.) How to turn off the wireless LAN radio Note: Turning the wireless LAN radio o ff is not [...]

97 English English 4.On the Advanced tab, check the Wireless de vice off (radio off) check box, and click OK. Japan Indoor use only. United States USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices The FCC with its action in ET Docket 93-62 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequen cy (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC c[...]

Appendix B Notices 98 English Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless network device) near unshielded blasting c aps or in an explosive environ ment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use. Antenna Warning Warning: To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended for Int[...]

99 English English being produced und er this Declaration of Conformity, within the v ariation that can be expected due to quan tity production and tested on a statistical basis, continue to comply with the ap plicable technical standards. FCC Rules and Regulations - Part 15 This device uses, generates and radiates radio frequ ency energy. The radi[...]

Appendix B Notices 100 English Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Wireless module is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Neverthe less, the Wireless module shall be used in such a manner th at t he potential for human contact during normal operation is mini mized. The transmitter and the antenna ar[...]

101 English English Index A ACPI 39 audio 29, 30 connecting externally 46 troublesh ooting 69–? ? B battery bay 11 battery pack battery-low warning 38 caring for v characteristics 35 charging 37 checking charge level 37 installing 36 low conditions 38 maximizing life 35 optimizing 37 removing 37 using the first time 35 BIOS Setup Utility 65–?? [...]

Index 102 English L launch keys 24 M memory installing 50– 51 upgrading 50 micropho ne troublesh ooting 70 modem setting location 71 mouse connecting externally 43 N notice DVD copyright protection 86 num lock 16 on indicator 14 numeric keypad embedded 17 O optical drive 25 options hard disk upgrade 52 memory upgrade 50 PC Cards 47 spare AC adapt[...]