Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 1710 Series del fabbricante Acer
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A c er Aspire 1710 Series User’s Guide.
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Contents First things firs t vii Your guides vii Basic care and tips for using your computer vii Getting familiar with your computer 1 A tour of your computer 3 Opened front view 3 Closed front view 5.
iv English Peripherals and options 41 External display devices 43 External keyboard 44 External keypad 44 External pointing device 44 Printer 45 Audio devices 45 Expansion devices 46 PC Card 46 USB de.
v English English Troubleshooting 67 Frequently as ked questions 69 Appendix A Specifications 73 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 79 Index 93.
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vii English English First things first Yo u r g u i d e s 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.ace r . com .
viii English Note : If you are unable to shut d own the computer in the usual way , press and hold the power swit ch for more than four seconds. Y ou should the n wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again . T aking care of your computer Y our computer will serve yo u well if you take care of it.
ix English English T aking care of your battery pack (optional) It is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack. • Use the correct battery model for your computer . Do not use other kinds of batteries. • T urn the power off before remo ving or replacing the battery .
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Getting familiar with your computer.
Getting familiar with your computer 2 English Your Aspire 1710 series computer combines solid performance, versatility, multimedia capabilities and portabi lity with a stylish design. Increase 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 computer, as illustrate d in the Just for starters… poster, take a few minutes to explore the unit. O pened front view # Item De sc ri pt io n 1 Display Large liquid crystal disp lay (LCD) provides visual output.
Getting familiar with your computer 4 English Note : This wireless communication bu tton works for models with 802.11g & 802.11a/g wireless LAN only. 5 Click buttons & scroll key Right and left buttons that provide the same functions as the buttons on a co mputer mouse.
5 English English Closed front view # Item De sc ri pt io n 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Wireless communication indicator Lights when the Wireless LAN, or Bluetooth, capability is enabled. 3 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on.
Getting familiar with your computer 6 English Left view # Item De sc ri pt io n 1 Optical drive Depending on your mo del, the optical drive is one of the following: • DVD/CD-RW combo drive for reading CDs and DVDs, and writing to CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
7 English English Right view # Item De sc ri pt io n 1 Right latch Locks and releases the lid (one on the right and one on the left). 2 Speaker/Headphone- out jack Connects to audio line-out d evices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 3 Line-in/Mic-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.
Getting familiar with your computer 8 English Re a r v i e w # Item De sc ri p t io n 1 Two USB ports Connects USB 2.0 devic es. 2 Modem jack Connects the built-in fa x/data modem to a phone line. 3S - v i d e o Connects to a television or disp lay device with S-video input.
9 English English Bottom view # Item De sc ri pt io n 1 Battery cover Protects the battery bay. 2 Sub-woofer Enhances the audio quality. 3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Getting familiar with your computer 10 English Features Perf ormance • Intel® Pentium® 4 FSB 800 processor • L2 cache 1MB • Intel 865G wi th ICH-5, suppor t 800MHz Front Side Bus , dual channe.
11 English English Human-centric design and ergonomics • All-in-one design (incorporating hard drive, op tical drive and floppy disk driv e) • Rugged and space saving • Full-size desk top keyboa.
Getting familiar with your computer 12 English Display The 17” display panel provides a large viewing area for maximum efficien cy and ease-of -use. The liqu id crystal display (LCD) supports SXGA resolution with16 millio n colors at 1280 x 1024 .
13 English English Indicators Your computer provides an array of five indic ators loca ted above th e keyboard, in ad dition to two ind i cators positioned at the top right hand corner of the LCD p anel. Th ese indicators show the status of the computer and its components.
Getting familiar with your computer 14 English The two indicators located at the front of the unit provide the following status information: 3 Caps Lock activity 4 Num Lock activity Note : The keypad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numeric keypad.
15 English English Ke y b o a r d The keyboard features full-size keys with an embedded ke ypad, separate cursor control keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys (hot keys). Special keys Lock keys The computer features t hree lock k eys, each with its own status indicator light.
Getting familiar with your computer 16 English Windows keys The keyboard features two keys that provide Windows-specific functions. Ke y De s c r ip ti o n Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu.
17 English English Hotkeys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quic k and conveni ent method f or co ntrolling various function s. To use a hot key, fi rst hold down th e Fn key. Next, press the second key in the combin ation.
Getting familiar with your computer 18 English Fn + F6 Screen blank Turns the LCD backlight off to save power; press any key to resume. Fn + F7 Touchpad on/off Turns the internal to uchpad on and off. Fn + F8 Speaker on/off Turns the speakers on and off.
19 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. K eyboard ergonomics The wide palm rest a rea provides a comfortable platform for your hands when ty ping on the keyboard.
Getting familiar with your computer 20 English To u c h p a d The built-in touchpad is a PS/2- compat ible pointing device that senses movement on its surface.
21 English English • Use the scroll key (2) to scroll through long do cuments and web pages. Press the top of the key to scroll up, and the bottom to scroll down. Note : Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the to uchpad, clean and dry. The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movements: the lighter your t ouc h, the better the response.
Getting familiar with your computer 22 English Launch keys Located at the top of the keyboard a re five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are de sign ated as key 1, key 2, key 3, key 4 and key 5.
23 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.
Getting familiar with your computer 24 English To load an optical disc: • Place a CD or DVD on the open tra y. Alig n the disc's center h ole with the tray's spindle. • Gently push down on the disc u ntil it clicks in place o n the spindl e.
25 English English Connectivity options Your computer has buil t-in connec tivity options, enabl ing you to hook 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 (10/100/1 000 Mbps) network.
Getting familiar with your computer 26 English Fa x / d a t a m o d e m Your computer features a software modem (V.92 56Kbps), enabling you to communicate over a phone line. Th is means that you can connect to the Internet via a di alup account with an ISP, log in to your network from a remote location, or send faxes.
27 English English Audio Your computer includes an integrat ed stereo audio system. Built-in stereo speakers and a sub woofer are located at the front of the unit. Volume is adjusted using software, such as Volume Control in Windows, or any other application that provides a volume adjustment control.
Getting familiar with your computer 28 English Audio DJ Audio DJ offers all the convenienc e of an audio CD/MP3 player, enabling you to play your favorite music CDs or “My MP3” folder from the HDD even when your comput er is in power-off mode. Operate Audio DJ as follows: • Press “Play” button t o turn on the audio function .
29 English English Securing your computer Your comput er features hardware an d software sec urity solu tions, in the form of a slot for a Kensingt on lock an d a password facili ty. Security slot A slot for a Kensin gton slot ena ble s you to physically pr otect your computer from theft.
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O perating on battery power.
Your Aspire 1710 series computer operates on battery or AC power. This chapter provi des information for operating on battery power, as well as information on how your computer manages and saves power.
35 English English Battery pack (optional) Your computer uses a re-chargeable 12-cell Li-ion 2.2Ah battery pack. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning.
Operating on battery power 36 English 6 Reconnect the AC adapter and fu lly charge the battery again. Follow these steps ag ain until the batte ry has been charged and discharged three times. Use this conditioning process fo r all new batteries, or if a b attery hasn't been used for a long time.
37 English English To install a battery pack: Please refer to “Opening the case” on page 49 before you proceed to next step. 1 Loosen the screws on the batt ery cover and remove it from the battery bay. 2 Align the battery to the batter y ba y and tighten the scr ews.
Operating on battery power 38 English 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 to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is c hargi ng.
39 English English Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter. Warning : Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted an d the computer shuts down.
Operating on battery power 40 English Power management Your computer features a built-i n power management unit that constantly monitors syst em ac tivity.
Peripherals and options.
Your Aspire 1710 series an expandable desktop replacement. This chapter provides information on connecting peripherals to expand y our system and upgrading key components to enhance system performance and keep your computer in step with the latest technolog y.
43 English English External display devices You can connect an external (VGA) monitor or projec tor 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.
Peripherals and options 44 English External keyboard Your computer features a full-size keyboard. However, if you pre fer, you can connect an external keyboar d to on e of your computer's USB ports. This enables you to enjoy the comfort and added features of a full-size desktop system keyboard wh en inputti ng typed data on you r computer.
45 English 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 necessary driv.
Peripherals and options 46 English Expansion devices PC Card Your computer feature s a PC card slot t hat supports a standard Type II PC card (PCMCIA or Card Bus). This greatly increases your computer's usability and expandability. A variety of PC cards are av ailable, s uch as flash memory, fax/data mode m, LAN, and SCSI cards.
47 English English To remov e a PC card: 1 Close any applications using the PC card. 2 Double click on the PC card icon on the task bar, and then select the option to safely remove the card. Wait for the mes sage telling you that it is now safe to remove the card.
Peripherals and options 48 English Miscellaneous op tions Battery pack It is a good id ea to have a battery, es pecially when you travel with your computer. This greatly increases yo ur productive range when you are on the move. A C adapter Having a spare AC adapter allows you to keep one in two diff erent places.
49 English English Installing new components Make sure you only u s e components that are co mpatible with your Aspire computer. Consult your d eal er regarding compatibility of new components bef ore you purchase them.
Peripherals and options 50 English CPU upgrade Caution! A microprocessor and heat sink may be hot if the system has been running. Also, there may be sh arp pins and edges on some board and chassis parts. Cont act should be made with care. Consider wearing protective glo ves.
51 English English T o install a new proc essor 1 Raise the locking bar on the socket. 2 Align the processor with the socket. 3 Orient the processor so that th e triangle on the corner of the processor aligns with the triangle on the corner of the socket.
Peripherals and options 52 English a) Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk. b) Lift up the hard disk, and detach th e power and hard disk cables from the hard disk. c) Detach the hard di sk from the main board. Memory upgrade Your computer features two memory s lots that accept DT DD R 333/400 DIMMs (Dual Inline Memory Modules ).
53 English English T o install memory: Refer to “Opening the case” on page 49 and l ocate the DDR DI MM socket on the main board. a) Align the DDR DIMM with the socket and pr ess the DDR DIMM into the socket. b) Press the hold ing clips on bo th sides of the DDR DIMM socket i nward to lock the DDR DIMM.
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Moving with your computer.
Your Aspire 1710 series computer is ideal for taking with you when you move around. This chapter provides tips on things to consider when traveling with your computer.
57 English English Disconnecting from the desktop Before moving with your com puter, you must turn it off and disconnect al l peripherals: 1 Save your work and cl ose all applications. 2 Shut down Window s to turn off your comp uter. 3 Unplug the AC adapter from the mains outlet, and then disconnect it from the computer.
Moving with your co mputer 58 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 .
59 English English 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 (see "Disconnecting from the desktop"), prepare the unit as follows: 1 Remove all media from the drives .
Moving with your co mputer 60 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 eac h location.
61 English English 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 of fice and home. It is advisable to make sure that the bat tery is fully charged.
Moving with your co mputer 62 English T raveling internationally with your computer Occasionally you might need to travel between countries with your computer.
Software.
Your Aspire 1710 series computer includes system utilities. This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer..
65 English English System software Your computer comes preloa ded with the following software: • Microsoft® Windows® o perating system • Hardware BIOS setup utility • System utilities, drivers and application software Note : To run software applications in Windows, first click on the Start button.
Software 66 English BIOS setup utility The BIOS Utility is a hardware conf iguration program built into your computer’s B IOS (basic input/output system). Your computer is already p roperly configured and optimized , and you do not need to run this utility .
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.
69 English English Frequently asked questions This sec tion sugge sts soluti ons 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 bein g delivered to th e compu ter.
T roubleshooting 70 English The image is not full-screen. Make sure that the resolution is set to a resolution your system supports: • Right click on your W indows deskto p an d select Pro perties to bring up the Disp lay Propertie s dialog box. Alternatively, click on the Display icon in Con trol Panel.
71 English English The keyboard does not respond. Try attaching an external USB keyboar d to one of your comp uter's USB ports. If it works, the internal keyboard might have become disconnecte d. Contact your deal er or an authorized service center.
T roubleshooting 72 English I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. Follow these steps: • Click on Start, and then click on Control Pa nel. • Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. • In the Dialling Rules tab, begin setti ng up your loc ation.
Appendix A Specifications.
This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer..
75 English English Microprocess or • Intel® Pentium® 4 2.6G ~ 3. 4G or higher processor Memory • Desktop 256-MB/512-MB /1-GB DDR SDRAM, upgrade able to 2-GB with 2 slots • Two user-upgradeable 184-pin industry-standard DIMM slots (DDR-333/400) • 4MB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage • One internal fl oppy disk drive (3 .
Appendix A Specifications 76 English I/O ports • One type II PC Card slo t (PCMCIA and CardBus) • One RJ-11 modem jack (V.92, 56K) • One RJ-45 ne twork jack (Gigabit Ethernet) • One DC-in jack • One parallel port (ECP/EPP) • One external monitor port • Two IEEE 1394 ports • One PS/2 port • One microphone-in jack (3.
77 English English O perating system • Microsoft® Windows® XP Ho me/Pro Power • 12-cell Li-ion smar t battery pack (optional) • 180-Watt AC adapter, auto sensing 100~240V AC, 50~6 0Hz Op t i o.
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Appendix B R egulation & safety notic es.
This appendix lists the general notices for your computer..
81 English English Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Energy Star Partner, Acer In c. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. FCC notice This device has been tested and foun d to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuan t to Par t 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 82 English Caution Changes or modifications not expres sly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.
83 English English practical, you w ill be notifi ed as soon as possible. Yo u will also be informed of your right to fi le a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may ma ke changes in its facilities , equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect t he proper functioning of your e quipment.
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 84 English Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1 Follow all wa rnings and instructions marked on th e product. 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
85 English English c If the product ha s been exposed to rain or water. d If the product does not operat e normally when th e operat ing instructions are followed .
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 86 English APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
87 English English Radio D evice R egulatory Notic e Note : Below r egulatory in formation is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth™ only. General This product complies wi th the radio frequency an d safety standards of any country or region in which it ha s been approved for wireless use.
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 88 English List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of April 2003 are: Belgium, Denmark , Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, It aly, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finl and, Sweden, an d the United Kingdom.
89 English English Note : Acer Dual-Band 11a/g Wireless Mini PCI Adapter imp lements transmission diversity function. Th e function do es not emit r adio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually (by users) to have good quality o f radiocommunication.
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 90 English 5 Acer Integrated Bluetooth wi th 56K Modem . Note : The antenna of Acer Integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modem is located on the upper left-hand side, above the keyboard. Transmitted energy from the Bluetooth device is very low compared to other RF devices.
91 English English have priority) of 5250 -5350 MHz and 5650 -5850 MHz and thes e radars could cause int erference an d/or damage to LELAN (Licence- Exempt Local Area Network) devices.
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 92 English Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel : 886-2 -2 696- 1234 Fax : 886-2- 2696-3535 www.acer.com Declaration of Conformity We , Acer Inc. 8F, 88, Sec.
93 English English Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device.
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 94 English.
93 Index A ACPI 40 audio 27 connecting externally 45 controlling volume 27 troublesh ooting 70 B battery bay 9 battery pack battery-low warning 39 caring for ix characteristics 35 charging 38 checking.
94 hotkeys 17 lock keys 15 troublesh ooting 71 Windows keys 16 keypad connecting externally 44 L launch keys 22 left view 5 M memory installing 53 upgrading 52 micropho ne troublesh ooting 70 modem se.
95 U USB connect ing 47 utility BIOS Setup 66 V volume adjusting 27 W Windows keys 16.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Acer 1710 Series è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Acer 1710 Series - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Acer 1710 Series imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Acer 1710 Series ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Acer 1710 Series, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Acer 1710 Series.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Acer 1710 Series. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Acer 1710 Series insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
