Acer 1450 manuel d'utilisation

A c er Aspire 1450 series User’s guide[...]

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iii English English First things first Y our guides A set of guides is provided to h e lp you set up and use your Aspire computer .: For more information on our produc ts, services, and support, please visit our web si te: www .global.a cer .com. Basic care and tips f or using y our computer T urning your computer on and off T o turn on your comput[...]

iv English Note: If you are unable to shut down the co mputer in the usual way , press and hold the power bu tton for more than four seconds. Y ou shou ld then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again. T aking car e of your computer Y our computer will serve you well if you take care of it. • Do not expose the computer to di[...]

v English English T aking care of y our 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. • T urn the power of f before removing or replacing the battery . • Do not tamper with the battery . Keep the battery away fro[...]

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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 computer 1 A tour of your comput er 3 Front open view 3 Front view 4 Left view 6 Right view 7 Rear view 8 Bottom view 9 Features 11 Indicators 13 Using the Keyboard 14 Special keys 14 Touchpad 21 Touchpad b asics 21 Launch Keys [...]

English Optimizing battery life 37 Battery-low warning 38 Power management 39 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 Bat[...]

English Software 61 System software 63 Launch Manager 63 BIOS Setup Uti lity 64 Troubleshooting 65 Frequently aske d questions 67 Requesting service 70 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 70 Before you call 70 72 Appendix A Specifications 73 Appendix B Notices 79 Index 87[...]

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Getting familiar with y our computer[...]

Y our Aspire 1450 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 t our of y our computer After setting up your new Aspire no tebook computer , as illust rated in the Just for starters… poster , take a few minutes to explore the unit. Front open view # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power butto n T urns on t he computer[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 4 English Front view 4 Click buttons (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer . 6 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer . 7 S[...]

5 English English 2 4-in-1 card reader 1 Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory Stick, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards. 3 4-in-1 card reader 1 indicator Displays activity of 4-in-1 card reader . 4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer , IR-aware computer). 5 Bluetooth button 2 Enables or disables Bluetooth functi[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 6 English Left view # Item Description 1 Four USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 3 PC Card slot The slot supports a standard T ype II CardBus PC Card. 4 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 5 Line-i[...]

7 English English Right view # Item Description 1 Optical drive Depending on your mo del, the optical drive is one of the following: • DVD-ROM drive for reading CDs and DVDs. • DVD/CD-RW combo drive for reading CDs and DVDs and writing to CD-RWs. • DVD dual for reading both DVD+/- RWs and writing to DV D+/-RWs. 2 Optical dis c access indicato[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 8 English Re a r v i e w # Item Description 1 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 2 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/10 0-based network. 3 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printe r). 4 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor , LCD projector) . [...]

9 English English Bott om view # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 4 Mini-PCI slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. 5 Hard disk protector Protects th e hard disk fr om accidental bumps and vibrati[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 10 English 8 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note : Don’t cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 9 Personal identification slot Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to personalize your computer . # Item Description[...]

11 English English Features Performance • AMD Athlon TM XP-M processor at available in 1800 + ~2 400 + and higher . • Memory upgradeable up to 2 GB with 2 slots (Only one sl ot for user accessible) • High-capacity , Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Li-ion main battery pack • Microsoft Windows XP operating system Display • Thin-Film T ransistor [...]

Getting familiar with your computer 12 English • Fast infrared wireless communication • Four USB 2.0 (Universal Seria l Bus) ports • IEEE 1394 port • InviLink 802.11g wireless LAN (manufacturing optional) • Bluetooth ready (manufacturi ng optional) • SD/MMC/SM/MS m emory slot (manufacturing optional) Human-centric design and ergonomics [...]

13 English English Indicat ors The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the dis- play screen, and two on th e front of the computer. The Power and Battery sta tus indicato rs are visible even when the dis- play is closed. Icon Function Description Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is acti[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 14 English Using the K eyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded n umeric ke ypad, separate cursor keys, two Window s keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can togg le on and off. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alpha b[...]

15 English English Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functi ons like a desktop numeric key- pad. It is indicated by small charac ters located on the upper right cor- ner of the keycaps. To simplify the keybo ard legend , cursor-co ntrol key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired Access Num lock On Num lock Off Number keys on[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 16 English W indows keys The keyboard features two keys that provide Windows-specific functions. Note : If an external keyboard o r keypad is connected to the computer , the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the ex ternal keyboard or keypad. Key Description Windows logo key Start[...]

17 English English Hot keys Using the Fn key wit h another key creates a hot key , providing a quick and conveni ent method f or co ntrolling various functions. T o use a hot key , first hold down the Fn key . Next, press the second key in the combin ation. Finally , release both keys. Y our comput er provides the foll owing hot keys: Hot key Icon [...]

Getting familiar with your computer 18 English Fn-F5 Display toggle Swit ches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and b oth the display screen and external monitor . Fn-F6 S creen bla nk T urns the display sc reen backlight off to save power . Press any key to return. Fn-F7 T ouch pad togg le T urns the intern[...]

19 English English The Euro symbol If your ke yboard la yout is set to United Stat es-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Note for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout [...]

Getting familiar with your computer 20 English Note : Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www .microsoft.com/typograp hy/faq/faq12.htm for more information.[...]

21 English English To u c h p a d The built-in touchpad is a pointing de vice that sen ses movement on its surface. This means the cursor respon ds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central lo cation on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Note: When using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 22 English T apping on the touchp ad produces similar results. • Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/ bottom/left and right) to scroll a page up, down, left or right. This button mimi cs your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizo ntal scroll ba rs of Windows applications. Note: Keep your fing ers dry and [...]

23 English English Launch K eys Located above the keyboard are five butt ons. The left-most button is the power butto n. To the right of the power button are the four launch keys. They are designated as the ma il butt on, the web browse r button, and two pr ogrammable butt ons (P1 and P2). E-Mail Detection Click right button at the Launch Manager i[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 24 English Aside from the email checking functi on, there is a mail button that is used to launch the email applicatio n. It is located above the keyboard right below the LCD.[...]

25 English English St orage This comput er suppli es you with the following media storage: • The High-capacity Enha nced-IDE hard disk • The high speed op tical drive Hard disk The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs. T his is where your programs and data are stored. Op t i c a l d r i v e Depending on your model, you ha[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 26 English Ejecting the optical drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button. T o load an optical disc: • Place a CD or DVD on the open tra y . Align the disc's center hole with the tray's spindle. • Gently push d own on the di sc until it c[...]

27 English English Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high -fidelity AC’97 ste r eo audio, an d includes a built-i n sensitive micr opho ne and dual stereo speakers. There are audio ports on the left of the computer. See “L eft view” on page 6 for more information on co nnecting external audio devices. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the vol[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 28 English Connectivity options Y our comput er has built-in co nnectivity op tions, enablin g you to hook up to a network or commu nicate over a ph one line. Ethernet and LAN The built-in ne twork feature allows you to connect your comp uter to an Ethernet-based (1 0/100Mbps) network. T o use the network feature[...]

29 English English F ax/data modem Y our comput er has a built-in V .92 56Kbps AC’97 Link fax/data modem. W a rning: This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging the co mputer into a digital phone system will damage the modem. T o use the fax/data modem port, connect a ph on e cable from the modem port to a telephone jack.[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 30 English F ast infrared The computer’ s fast infrared (FIR) po rt allows you to do wireless data transfer with other IR-aware comput ers and peri pheral s such as PDAs (personal digital assistants), mobile phones, and infrared printers. The infrared port can transfer da ta at sp eeds of up to four megabits pe[...]

31 English English Securing y our computer Your computer is a valuable i nvestme nt that you need to take ca re of. Learn how to protect and tak e care of your comput er. Security features include hardware and software locks — a securit y notch, Smart Card and passwords. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the left [...]

Getting familiar with your computer 32 English on boot-up and resume from hi bernation for maximum security . • Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk. Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer , it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Pas sword. Importa[...]

O perating on battery power[...]

Y our Aspire 1450 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 re -chargeable Li-Ion battery pack. 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 power s upply . Y our c[...]

Operating on battery power 36 English Follow these steps ag ain until the ba ttery has been charge d and discharged 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 uni[...]

37 English English T o 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 T o charge the battery , first make sure that it is correct ly installed in the battery bay . Plug the AC adapter into the computer , and connect to a mains power outlet. Y ou can c[...]

Operating on battery power 38 English Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter . W a rning: Connect the AC adapte r as soon as possible after the battery-low warnin g appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depl eted and the computer shuts down. When the battery-low warning appe ars, th[...]

39 English English Power management Y our comput er features a buil t- in power management unit that constantly monitors syst em activity . System acti vity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following device s: keyboard, touchpad/mouse, floppy disk dr ive, hard disk driv e, optical drive, peripherals connected to the computer , an[...]

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Peripherals and options[...]

Y our Aspire 1450 seri es notebook computer offers good expans ion 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 . Y ou are advised to cons ult your dealer for in[...]

43 English English External display devices Y ou can conn ect an external (VGA) monitor or projector to your computer's external display port. S ee the section entitl ed "Dis play" for information on using th e computer's simultaneo us display and multi- display features. Use the Fn + F5 hot key to toggle t he display setting be[...]

Peripherals and options 44 English USB devices Y our computer features four USB (Universa l Serial Bus) 2.0 ports for connecting a ra nge of USB pe ripheral s. See “External input devices” on page 43 a nd “Printer” on page 46 for inf ormation on connecting a USB keyboard, keypad, mouse or printer . Other common USB de vices include digital [...]

45 English English IEEE 1394 Port The computer’ s IEEE 1394 port allows 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 Y our comput er supports bo th 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. T o use a USB printer , simply connect the devi ce to one of your computer's USB [...]

47 English English Expansion devices PC Card Y our computer featur es a PC card sl ot that supports a standard T ype II PC card (PCMCIA or Card Bus). This greatly increases your computer's usability and expandability . A variet y of PC cards ar e availa ble, suc h as flash memory , SRAM, fax/data modem, LAN, and SCSI cards. Consult your deal e[...]

Peripherals and options 48 English T o remove a PC card: 1 Close the applicatio n 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 t he card. Wait for the message telling you that it is now safe to remove the card. 3 Press the PC card eject button to partia lly ejec t the car[...]

49 English English Miscellaneous options Battery pack It is a good idea to have a spare ba ttery , especially when you travel with your computer . This gre atly in creases your productive range when you are on the move. A C adapter Having a spare AC adapter allows you to keep one in two different places. For example, you could have one AC adapter a[...]

Peripherals and options 50 English K ey component upgrades Y our computer is designed to deli ver solid performance. However , in time, you might find th at your appl ications demand even m ore computing power . For this reason , you are able to u pgrade k ey components. Note: Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component [...]

51 English English 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the s l ot (a), then gently press it down (b) un til it clicks i nto place. 4 Replace the memory cover an d secure it with the screw . 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter . 6 T urn on the comput er . The computer automatically dete cts and reconfigures the total me[...]

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Moving with y our computer[...]

Y our Aspire 1450 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 deskt op Before moving with your computer , you must turn it off and disconnect 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 mains outlet, and then disconnect it from the computer . 4 Disconnect any externa[...]

Moving with your computer 56 English Moving around Sometimes you might need to move your computer a short distance. For example, you mi ght need to move from your office desk to a meeting room. In these situations, you don't have to sh ut down the operatin g system . Preparing the computer First, disconnect any peri pherals that you don't[...]

57 English English T aking the computer home When you move between you r of fice and home you wil l need to prepare your computer for the short trip. Preparing the computer After disconne cting your com puter from the desktop, pr epare the unit as follows: 1 Remove all media from the drives . Loaded media can damage the drive heads du ring transit.[...]

Moving with your computer 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 adap ter . This will allow you to travel lighter , as you can keep an AC adapte r in each location. Y ou might als o find it worthwhile keeping a second set of peripherals a[...]

59 English English T r aveling 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 t raveling by air , you might be requir ed to tur n on the [...]

Moving with your computer 60 English T r aveling internationally with y our 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 t o take with y ou It is advisable to take th e fol[...]

Software[...]

Y our Aspire 1450 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 Y our comput er comes preloa de d with the following software: • Microsoft Windows operating system. • Hardware BIOS setup utility . • System utilities, drivers and application software. Note: T o run software applications in Windows, first click on the Start button. Next, select th e appropriate folder , an[...]

Software 64 English BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (basic in put/output syst em) contains important information used to configure the hardware an d system sof tware settings. Y our computer reads the BIOS when it first starts up, before it loads the operatin g system . Y our computer's BIOS in cludes a bu ilt-in setup utility called Insyde Softwa[...]

T roubleshooting[...]

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.[...]

67 English English Frequently asked questions This sec tion sugge sts solu tions to commonly encountered problems. I pr ess the power bu tton, but my computer 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 runnin g on battery powe[...]

T roubleshooting 68 English There is no audio coming fr om my computer . Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Wind ows, look at the volu me control icon on the taskbar . If it is crossed -out, clic k on the icon and deselect the Mute option. • The volume level may be too low . In Windows, click on the volume control icon on the ta[...]

69 English English The optical drive cannot read a disc. Check the following: • Make sure that the disc is supporte d by the drive. If your computer has a CD-ROM drive, i t can read CDs but can not read DVDs. If your computer has a DVD drive , it can read CDs and DVDs. • When placin g a disc in the drive tray , make sure that it is se cure on t[...]

T roubleshooting 70 English R e questing service Inter national T ravelers W arranty (ITW) Your computer is backed by an In ternational Travelers Warrant y (ITW) that gives you security and peac e of mind when tr aveling. Our worldwide network of service center s are there to give you a helping hand. An ITW passport comes with your co mputer. This [...]

71 English English You are required to provide the following information: Name:______________________________________ Address:____________________________________ ___________________________________________ Telephone number:___________________________ Machine and model type:______________________ Serial number:_______________________________ Date o[...]

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Appendix A Specifications[...]

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

75 English English Microprocessor • AMD Athlon TM XP-M processors at 1800 + ~2400 + and higher Memory • Main memory expand able to 2GB • Dual 200-pin soDI MM sockets • Support 256M, 512M & 1GB DDR 333 RAM • 512 KB flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One high-c apacity E-ID E hard disk • One high speed optical drive Display and video •[...]

Appendix A Specifications 76 English I/O ports • One type II CardBus PC Card slot • One RJ-45 network jack (Fa st Ethernet 10/100) • One RJ-11 modem jack (V .92, 56K) • One DC-in jack • One parallel port (ECP/EPP) • One VGA port for external monitor • One speaker/headphone-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) • One audio line-in j ack (3.5mm [...]

77 English English Power • 65Wh 8-cell Li-Ion battery pack • 90-Watt AC adapter , auto se nsing 100~240 V ac , 50~60Hz Options • 256/512 MB or 1 GB memory upgrade module • Additional AC adapter • Additional battery pack • USB Floppy drive • 802.11g wireless LAN •B l u e t o o t h[...]

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Appendix B Notic es[...]

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

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83 English English Modem notices TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decisio n 98/482/EC - "TBR 21"] for pan-European single terminal connec tion to the Public Switched T elephone Network (PSTN). However , due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give a[...]

Appendix B Notices 84 English 5 Slots and openings are provid ed for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product a nd to protec t it from ove rheating. T hese openings m ust not be bl ocked or cov ered. The op enings sho uld never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never[...]

85 English English 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It shoul d be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT -2, rated 7A 125V m inimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 fee t (4.6 meters). Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with thi[...]

Appendix B Notices 86 English ADV ARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejla gtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og ty pe. Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. ADV ARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfa[...]

87 English English Index A AcerMedia drive 25 ACPI 39 audio 27 adjusting the volume 27 connecting externally 46 troublesh ooting 68 B 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[...]

Index 88 English I ITW. See warranty K keyboard 14 connecting externally 43 embedded numeric keypad 15 hotkeys 17 lock keys 14 troublesh ooting 68 Windows keys 16 keypad connecting externally 43 L left view 6 M memory installing 50– 51, ??– 51 upgrading 50 micropho ne troublesh ooting 68 modem setting location 69 mouse connecting externally 43 [...]

89 English English T touchpad 21 hotkey 18 using 21– 22 travel international flights 60 local trips 59 U USB connect ing 44 utility BIOS Setup 64–?? V volume adjusting 27 W warranty International Traveler’s Warran- ty 70 Windows keys 16[...]