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    A c er Aspire 1310 series User’ s guide Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!j!!Npoe bz-!Nbsdi!42-! 3114!!5;48!QN[...]

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    Changes may be ma de periodically to the information i n this publication w ithout obligation to notify any person of such revisio n or changes. Such changes will be incorporated i n new editions of this man ual or supplementary documents and pu blications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expresse d or implied, with resp[...]

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    iii English Englis h First things first Y our guides A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire computer .: For more information on our products, services, and support, please visit our web site www .global.acer .com. Basic care and tips f or using y our computer T urning your computer on and off T o turn on your computer , [...]

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    iv English Note: if you are unable to shut down the computer in the usua l way , press and hold the power swit ch for more than four seconds. Y ou should 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 dir[...]

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    v English Englis h T aking car e 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. • T urn the power of f before removing or replacing the battery . • Do not tamper with the battery . Keep the battery away fr[...]

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    Contents First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips f or using your computer iii 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 [...]

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    viii English Peripherals and options 35 External display devices 37 External input devices 38 External keyboard 38 External keypad 38 External pointing device 38 USB devices 39 IEEE 1394 Port 40 Printer 41 Audio devices 42 Expansion devices 43 PC Car d 43 Miscellaneous options 45 Battery pack 45 AC adapter 45 Key component upgrades 46 Memory upgrad[...]

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    ix English Englis h Troubleshooting 65 Frequently asked questions 67 Appendix A Specifications 71 Appendix B Notices 77 Index 87 Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!jy!!Npo ebz-!Nbsdi!42- !3114!!5;48!QN[...]

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    Getting familiar with yo u r computer Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!2!!Npoe bz-!Nbsdi!42-! 3114!!5;48!QN[...]

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    Y our Aspire 1310 seri es notebook computer combines solid performance, versatility , multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design. Increa se your productivity by working wherever you are. This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of your computer's features. Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!3!!Npoe bz-!Nbsdi!42-! 3114!!5;48!QN[...]

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    3 English Englis h A t our of y our computer After setting up your new Aspire no tebook computer , as illustrated in the Just for starters… poster , take a few minutes to explore the unit. Front view # Item Description 1 Display Large liquid crystal display (LCD) provi des visual output. 2 Launch keys 4 buttons that can be programmed to start fre[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 4 English 4 T ouchpad T ouch sensitive pad th at functions like a computer mouse. 5 Click buttons & scroll key Right and left buttons that provide the same functions as the buttons on a co mputer mouse. The scroll key scrolls the contents of a window up and down. 6 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver ste[...]

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    5 English Englis h Left view # Item Description 1 Modem jack Connects the built-in fax/data m odem to a phone line. 2 Network jack Connects the computer to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 3 Microphone-in jack Connects an external microp hone for audio input. 4 Headphone jack Connects headphone s for audio output. 5 PC card eject button Press the [...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 6 English Right view # Item Description 1 Optical drive Depending on your mode l, 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 [...]

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    7 English Englis h R ear view # Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot For atta ching a security connector . 2 DC-in jack Connects the AC adapter . 3 S-video Connects to a tele vision or display device with S-video input. 4 IEEE 1394 port Connects IEEE 1394 devices. 5 USB ports 2 ports for connecting USB devices. 6 External display port Connects a[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 8 English Bott om view # Item Description 1 V entilation slots Enables the computer to stay coo l, even after prolonged use. 2 Reset Switch Forces the com puter to shut down in the event of system lockup. Note: Any unsaved data will be lost. 3 Battery release latch Slide and hold the latch, and then pull the batt[...]

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    9 English Englis h Features Performance • AMD Athlon XP1800+, XP1900+ or higher processor . • VIA KN266 + VT8235. • 2 memory slots supporting 266MHz DDR, upgradeable to 2GB. • High-capacity , Enhanced-IDE hard disk. • Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Multimedia • Built-in optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive). [...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 10 English Display • The 14.1” or 15.0” display panel provides a large v iewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of- use. The thin-film transistor (TF T) Low V oltage Differential Signaling (L VDS) supports extended graphics array (XGA), enabling 16.7 million colors at 10 24 x 768 resolution. • 3D gra[...]

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    11 English Englis h Indicat ors Y our computer provides an array of six indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to two indicators p ositioned at the front of the palm rest area. These indicators show the status of the comput er and its components. The six indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information: Ico[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 12 English The two indicators located at the f ront of the unit provide the following status information: Icon Description Battery charge: Green the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. Amber the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. Red the AC adapte r is connected and the bat[...]

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    13 English Englis h K eyboard The keyboard features full-size keys with an emb edded keyp ad, separate cursor control keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys (hot keys). Special keys Lock keys The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alph abeti[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 14 English Embedded keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small blue numbers and characters on the applicable keys. T o use the embedded numeric keys, toggle the Num Lk on by pressing the Fn + F9 keys simultaneously . With the embedded keypad turn ed on, the follow[...]

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    15 English Englis h W indows keys The keyboard features two keys that provide Wi ndows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start me nu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: + T ab activates the next T as[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 16 English Hotkeys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key , providing a quick and convenient method for c ontrolling various functions. T o use a hot key , first hold down the Fn key . Next, press the second key in the combination. Finally , release both keys. Y our computer provides the following ho[...]

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    17 English Englis h Eur o key Y our computer supports the new Euro currency character . First, hold down the Alt Gr key , and then press the Euro key .. Ke y b o a r d e r g o n o m i c s The wide palm rest area provides a comfortable platform for your hands when typing on the keyboard. The ergonomic design enables you to adopt a relaxed, yet very [...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 18 English To u c h p a d The built-in touchpad is a PS/2- compatible po inting device that senses movement on its surface. The cursor res ponds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In ad dition, the t wo click buttons provide the same functionality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy up a[...]

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    19 English Englis h scroll down. Note: keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad, clean and dry . The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movements: the lighter your touch, the better the response . T apping hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Function Left Button Right Button Ta p Execute Click twice quickly[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 20 English Launch keys Located at the top of the keyboard are four bu ttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are de signated as key 1,key 2,key 3 and key 4. By default, key 1 is used to launch the email application and key 2 is used to launch the Internet browser . Keys 3 and 4 start the Launch Manager[...]

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    21 English Englis h St orage Y our computer's all-in-one design offers a variety of dat a storage options: • The high capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk drive. The hard drive is upgradeable, enabl ing you to increase your storage capacity in the future. Consult your dealer if you need to upgrade. • The floppy disk drive. The floppy disk drive[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 22 English T o load an optical disc: • Place a CD or DVD on the open tray . Align the disc's center hole with the tray's spindle. • Gently push down on the disc until it clicks in place on the spindle. • Gently push in the tray until it clicks closed. Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray I[...]

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    23 English Englis h Connectivity options Y our computer has built-in connectivity options, enabling you to hook up to a network or communicate over a phone line. Ethernet and LAN The integrated network feature allo ws you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based (10/100Mbps) network. T o use the network feature, plug an Ether net cable into yo[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 24 English T o use the fax/data modem, plug a phone cable into your computer's modem jack, and then connect the other end to a telephone jack. Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!35!!Npo ebz-!Nbsdi!42- !3114!!5;48!QN[...]

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    25 English Englis h Audio Y our computer includes an integrated stereo audio system. Built-in stereo speakers are located at the front of the unit. V olume is adjusted using softwar e, such as V olume Control in Windows, or any other application that provides a volume adjustment control. T wo audio ports on the left side of the comput er enable ext[...]

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    Getting familiar with your computer 26 English Securing y our computer Y our computer features hardware and software security solutions, in the form of a slot for a Kensin gton lock and a password facility . Security slot A slot for a Kensington slot enables you to phys ically protect your computer from theft. Us e this feature as follows: • Wrap[...]

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    O perating on battery power Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!38!!Npo ebz-!Nbsdi!42- !3114!!5;48!QN[...]

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    Y our Aspire 1310 seri es notebook computer operates o n 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 . Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!39!!Npo ebz-!Nbsdi!42- !3114!!5;48!QN[...]

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    29 English Englis h Battery pack Y our computer uses a re-chargeable Ni-Mh or Li-Ion battery pack. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standard s. • Delivers a battery-low warning. T o prolong the life of your Ni-Mh battery pack, fully deplete the battery before r[...]

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    Operating on battery power 30 English Follow these steps again until th e batte ry has been c harged an d discharged three times. Use this conditioning process for all new batt eries, 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 un[...]

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    31 English Englis h T o remove a battery pack: 1 Slide the battery release latch to release t he battery . 2 Pull the battery from the battery bay . Charging the battery T o charge the battery , first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay . Plug the AC adapter into th e computer , and connect to a mains power outlet. Y ou can [...]

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    Operating on battery power 32 English Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter . W arning: connect th e AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warnin g appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully dep l eted and the computer shuts down. When the battery-low warning appears, the[...]

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    33 English Englis h Power management Y our computer features a built-in power management unit that constantly monitors system activit y . System activity refers t o any activity involving one or more of the followin g devices: keyboard, touchpad/mouse, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive, optical drive, peripherals connected to the computer , and vi[...]

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    Operating on battery power 34 English Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!45!!Npo ebz-!Nbsdi!42- !3114!!5;48!QN[...]

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    Peripherals and options Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!46!!Npo ebz-!Nbsdi!42- !3114!!5;48!QN[...]

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    Y our Aspire 1310 seri es notebook computer offers good expansion capabilities. This chapter provid es information on connecting peripherals to expand your system. It also describes how to upgrade key components to enhance system performance and keep your computer in step with the latest technology . Y ou are advised to con s ult your dealer for in[...]

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    37 English Englis h External display devices Y ou can connect an external (VGA) monitor or projector to your computer's external display port. Se e the section entitled "Display" for information on using the computer's simultaneous display an d multi- display features. Use the Fn + F5 hot key to toggle the display setting betwee[...]

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    Peripherals and options 38 English External input devices Y ou can connect a variety of input devices to your computer's USB ports, providing increased functiona lity and greater ease-of-use. In addition, the USB ports can be used to co nnect many other peripheral devices, such as digital cameras, printers and scanners. See "Expansion dev[...]

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    39 English Englis h USB devices Y our computer features two USB 2.0(Universal Serial Bus) ports for connecting a range of USB periphera ls. See "External input devices" and "Printer" for information on connecting a USB keyboard, keypad, mouse or printer . Other common USB devices include digital cameras, scanners, and external s[...]

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    Peripherals and options 40 English IEEE 1394 Port The computer’ s IEEE 1394 port allows you to conne ct to an IEEE 1394 supported device like a digital video camera. See your video or digital camera’ s documentation for details. Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!51!!Npo ebz-!Nbsdi!42- !3114!!5;48!QN[...]

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    41 English Englis h Printer Y our computer supports both parallel and USB printers. Refer to the printer's manual for information on: • Setting up the hardware. • Installing the necessary drivers in Windows. • Operating instruct ions. T o use a USB printer , simply connect the device to one of your computer's USB ports, and then wai[...]

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    Peripherals and options 42 English Audio devices Y our computer offers built-in stereo speakers. See the section entitled "Audio" for more information on th ese features. However , in addition to the integrated devices, the two audio ports on the left side of the unit enable you to connect external audio input and ou tput devices. Y ou ca[...]

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    43 English Englis h Expansion devices PC Card Y our computer features a PC card slot that supports a standard T ype II or T ype III PC card (PCMCIA or CardBus). This greatly increases your computer's usability and expandabil ity . A variety of PC cards a re available, such as flash memory , SRAM, fax/data modem, LAN, and SCSI cards. Consult yo[...]

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    Peripherals and options 44 English T o remove a PC card: 1 Close the application 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. W ait for the message telling you that it is now safe to remove the card. 3 Press the PC card eject button to partially eject the card f[...]

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    45 English Englis h Miscellaneous options Battery pack It is a good idea to have a spare battery , especially when you travel with your computer . This greatly increases 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 adap ter at[...]

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    Peripherals and options 46 English K ey component upgrades Y our computer is designed to deliver solid performance. However , in time, you might find that your applications demand even more computing power . For this reason, you are able to upgrade key components. Note: contact your authorized deal er if you decide to perform a key component upgrad[...]

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    47 English Englis h 3 Insert the memory module diag onally in the slot (a), and then press down gently until it clicks in place (b). 4 Replace the memory compartment door , and fasten the screw . The computer automatically detects the new module and reconfigures the memory . Hard disk upgrade It is possible to replace your hard disk with a higher c[...]

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    Moving with y our computer Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!5:!!Npo ebz-!Nbsdi!42- !3114!!5;48!QN[...]

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    Y our Aspire 1310 seri es notebook computer is ideal for taking with you when you move around. This chapter provides tips on things to consider when traveling with your computer .[...]

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    51 English Englis h Disconnecting from the deskt op Before moving with your computer , you must turn it of f and disconnect all peripherals: 1 Save your work and close all applications. 2 Shut down Windows to turn of f your computer . 3 Unplug the AC adapter from the mains outlet, and then disconnect it from the computer . 4 Disconnect any external[...]

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    Moving with your computer 52 English Moving around Sometimes you might need to move your computer a short distance. For example, you might need to move from your of fice desk to a meeting room. In these situations, you don't have to shut down t he operating system. Preparing the computer First, disconnect any peripherals that you don't wa[...]

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    53 English Englis h T aking the computer home When you move between your office and home you will need to prepare your computer for the short trip. Preparing the computer After disconnecting your computer from the desktop, prepare th e unit as follows: 1 Remove all media from the drives. Loaded media can damage the drive heads during transit. 2 Pac[...]

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    Moving with your computer 54 English Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home, as well as at work, it may be worthwhile purchasing a sec ond AC adapter . This will allow you to travel lighter , as you can keep an AC adapter in each location. Y ou might also find it worthwhile keeping a second set of peripherals at ho[...]

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    55 English Englis h T raveling 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 office and home. It is advisable to make sure that the battery is fully charged. If you are traveling by air , you might be required to turn on the compu[...]

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    Moving with your computer 56 English T raveling internationally with y our computer Occasionally you might need to travel between countries wit h your computer . Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would for normal travel. Remember to take special precautions for air travel. What t o take with y ou It is advisable to take the followi[...]

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    Y our Aspire 1310 seri es notebook computer includes system utilities. This chapter provides information on the important software th at comes with your computer . Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!69!!Npo ebz-!Nbsdi!42- !3114!!5;48!QN[...]

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    59 English Englis h System software Y our computer comes preloaded with the following software: • Microsoft Windows operating system. • Hardware BIOS setup utility . • System utilities, drivers and application software. Note: to run software applications in Windows, first click on the Start button. Next, select the appr opriate folder , and t[...]

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    Software 60 English BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (basic input/output system) contains important information used to configure the hardware and system software settings. Y our computer reads the BIOS when it first starts up, befor e it loads the operating system. Y our computer's BIOS includes a built-in se tup utility called Insyde Software SCU[...]

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    61 English Englis h Startup menu The Startup menu provides two items: Date and T ime, and Boot Device. Date and Ti me This menu item allows you to change the date and time settings for your computer's built-in clock. • T urn on your computer , and then press the F2 key to enter the BIOS setup utility . • Select the startup menu, and the se[...]

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    Software 62 English Boot Device This menu item allows you to set the order of the boot devices. After reading the BIOS at startup, your computer will search the boot devices for system files. Usually , you will wa nt the computer to boot from the hard disk, as your system files and the Windows operating system are stored there. If your system files[...]

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    63 English Englis h Exit menu The Exit menu provides three items: Save and Reboot, Exit (No Save), and Default Settings. Save and Reboot This menu item allows you to save the new BIOS settings, before closing the BIOS setup utility and rebooting the computer . • After making changes to items on the Startup menu, select the Exit menu. • Select S[...]

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    Software 64 English • Select Exit (No Save) on the Exit menu. • Press the Enter key to close the BIOS setup utility with out saving any changes. • Alternatively , you can select Cancel or press the Esc key to keep the BIOS setup utility open . Retype the password in the Confirm new password field. Default Settings This menu item allows you to[...]

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    This chapter instructs you on how to d eal 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 service the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!77!!Npo ebz-!N[...]

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    67 English Englis h Frequently asked questions This section suggests solutions to commonly encountered problems. I press the power switch, but my computer does not start or boot-up. Look at the Power status indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is bei ng delivered to the computer . Check the following: - If you are runnin g on battery power , t[...]

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    T roubleshooting 68 English up the Display Properties dialog box. Alternatively , click on the Display icon in Control Panel. • Click on the Settings tab to check the resolution setting. Resolutions lower than the specified resolution result in a display that is less than full-screen. There is no audio coming fr om my computer . Check the followi[...]

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    69 English Englis h • T ry to read a second diskette. If this works, then the first diskette might have a problem. • If the diskette is not the cause of the problem, th en the drive head might be dirty . Clean it using a drive head cleaning kit. The optical drive cannot read a disc. Check the following: • Make sure that the disc is s upported[...]

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    Appendix A Specifications Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!82!!Npo ebz-!Nbsdi!42- !3114!!5;48!QN[...]

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    This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer . Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!83!!Npo ebz-!Nbsdi!42- !3114!!5;48!QN[...]

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    73 English Englis h Micropr ocessor • AMD Athlon XP1800+, XP1900+ or higher processor . Memory • Main memory expandable to 2GB. • Dual 200-pin soDIMM sockets. • PC2100 DDR-SDRAM (Double Date Rate-Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) support. • 512 KB flash ROM BIOS. Data storage • One internal floppy disk drive (3.5", 1.44 MB)[...]

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    Appendix A Specifications 74 English I/O ports • One type III or type II PC Card slot (PCMCIA and CardBus). • One IEEE 1394 port • One RJ-11 modem jack (V .90, 56 K). • One RJ-45 network jack (Ethernet 10/100). • One DC-in jack. • One parallel port (ECP/EPP). • One S-video TV -out port • One exte rnal monitor port. • One microphon[...]

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    75 English Englis h Options • 256/512 MB or 1 GB memory upgrade module. • Additional AC adapter . • Additional battery pack. • 802.11b wireless LAN. Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!86!!Npo ebz-!Nbsdi!42- !3114!!5;48!QN[...]

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    Appendix A Specifications 76 English Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!87!!Npo ebz-!Nbsdi!42- !3114!!5;48!QN[...]

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    Appendix B Notic es Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!88!!Npo ebz-!Nbsdi!42- !3114!!5;48!QN[...]

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    This appendix lists the general notices for your computer . Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qbhf!89!!Npo ebz-!Nbsdi!42- !3114!!5;48!QN[...]

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    79 English Englis h FCC notice This device has been tested and found to com ply with the limits fo r a Class B digital device pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim its are designed to provide reasonable protection again st ha rmful interference in a residential installation. Thi s device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency e[...]

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    Appendix B Notices 80 English and (2) this device must accept any inte rference received, in cluding interference that may cause undesired ope ration. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital ap paratus meets all require ments of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipm ent Regulations. R emarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet a[...]

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    81 English Englis h T elecommunications notices A- T i c k n o t i c e For safety reasons, only connect headsets with a te lecommunications compliance label. This includes customer equipment previously labell ed permitted or certified. Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully . Save them for future reference. 1 Follow all war[...]

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    Appendix B Notices 82 English a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b If liquid has been spil led into the product. c If the product has b een exposed to rain or water . d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions sin[...]

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    83 English Englis h V ARNING: LASERSTRÅLNI NG NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADV ARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if ba ttery is incorrectly replaced. R eplace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Discard use d[...]

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    Appendix B Notices 84 English Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright prot ection tech nology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. paten ts and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation a nd other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology mu st be authorize[...]

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    85 English Englis h the antenna should not be ope rated next to a nearby person . This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Pa rt 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection again st harmful interferenc e in a residential installation. This e quip[...]

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    87 Index A ACPI 33 audio 25 connecting externally 42 controlling vol ume 25 troubleshooting 68 B battery bay 8 battery pack battery-low warning 32 caring for v characteristics 29 charging 31 checking char ge level 31 installing 30 low conditions 32 maximizing life 29 optimizing 31 removing 31 using the first time 29 battery release latch 8 BIOS Set[...]

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    88 H hard disk 21 upgrading 47 help iii hotkeys 16 K keyboard 13 connecting externally 38 embedded numeric keypad 14 hotkeys 16 lock keys 13 troubleshooting 68 Windows keys 15 keypad connecting externally 38 L launch keys 20 left view 5 M memory compartment 8 installing 46 – 47 upgrade slot 8 upgrading 46 microphone troubleshooting 68 modem setti[...]

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    89 speakers troubleshooting 68 status indicators 11 status LCD 11 storage 21 floppy drive 21 hard disk 21 optical drive 21 T time setting in BIOS Utility 61 touchpad 18 using 18 – 19 travel international flights 56 local trips 55 U USB connecting 39 utility BIOS Setup 60 – 64 V volume adjusting 25 hotkeys 16 W Windows keys 15 Bt2421`F/cppl !!Qb[...]

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