Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 1800 Series del fabbricante Acer
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A c er Aspire 1800 Series User’s Guide.
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iii English English First things first Yo u r g u i d e s A set of guides i s provided to help you set up and use your Aspi re com- puter . For more information on our produc ts, services, and support, please visit our web si te: www .
iv English Note: If the operating system freez es, or locks up, press and ho ld the power button for more than four seconds. T aking care of your computer Y our computer will serve you well if you take care of it. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight.
v English English T aking 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. • T urn the power off before removing or replacing the battery .
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English First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iii Turning your computer on and off iii Taking care of your computer iv Taking care of your AC adapter iv Ta.
battery power 29 Battery pack 31 Battery pack characte ristics 31 Maximizing battery life 31 Installing and removing the battery pack 32 Charging the battery 33 Checking the battery level 33 Optimizin.
English Features and Benefits 57 Cinema 57 Album 58 Music 58 Windows Arcade 60 Arcade Hot keys 61 Arcade remote controller 62 Finding and playi ng content 65 Advanced Settings 65 Arcade controls 66 Na.
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Getting familiar with yo u r c o m p u t e r.
Y our Aspire notebook computer combines solid performance, versatility , multimedia capabilities and portabi lity with 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 t our of y our computer After setting up your new Aspire no tebook computer , as illustrated in the Just for starters… post er , take a few minut es to explore your sytem. Open view # Item Description 1 Screen Wide screen display provides visual output.
Getting familiar with your computer 4 English 3 Launch keys Buttons that can b e programmed to start frequently used applications. 4 Keyboard Full-size keyboard for inputtin g typed data. 5 Built-in Microphone For recording audio on the c omputer 6 Touchpad Touch sensitive pad that fu nctions like a computer mouse.
5 English English Front view # Item Description 1 Stereo Speakers Produce stereo sound 2 InviLink™ Button Enables Wireless LAN conne ctivity (manufacturing option) 3 Bluetooth® Button Enables Bluet.
Getting familiar with your computer 6 English Left view # Item Description 1 USB ports USB 2.0 ports 2 Headphone-in jack Connects headphones for a nalog audio output and digital S/PDIF ou tput 3 Micro.
7 English English Right view # Item Description 1 PC card eject button Press the eject button to remove a PC card from the PC card slot. 2 PC card slot Type II PC card supports PCMCIA or CardBus. 3 IEEE 1394 port Connects IEEE 1394 devices. 4 USB ports USB 2.
Getting familiar with your computer 8 English Rear view # Item Description 1 S-video out port Connects to a television or display device supporting S-video inpu t. 2 Network jack Connects the computer to the 10/100/ 1000 Ethernet network. 3 Modem jack Connects the built-in fax/data modem to a phone line.
9 English English Bottom view # Item Description 1 Mini-PCI Slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards 2 Memory compartment Removable cover provides access to the memory slots for upgrading the computer's memory. 3 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
Getting familiar with your computer 10 English Features Perf ormance • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 520/5 30/540/550/560 (2.8 to 3.6 GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB); supp orting Intel® Hyper- Thre.
11 English English • Standard 103 key desktop ke y board with four programmable launch keys • Comfortable palm rest area wi th well-positi oned touchpad Expansion • PC card slot enables a range .
Getting familiar with your computer 12 English Display • The 17.0” display panel provid es a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use.
13 English English Indicat ors Y o ur computer provides three indi cators located above the keyboard, in addition to two indi cators positioned at the front panel. These in di- cators show the status of th e computer and its components. The three indicators locate d above the keyboard prov ide the following status information: No.
Getting familiar with your computer 14 English In addition, there are two indicators at the front panel. Even when the cover is clos ed, the state or features ca n still be seen.
15 English English Keyboard The keyboard features full-size keys wit h an embedded keypad, sepa- rate cursor control keys, two Wind ows keys, and 13 function keys. Lock key s The computer features t hree lock ke ys, each with its own status indica- tor light.
Getting familiar with your computer 16 English Windows key s 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.
17 English English Function key s Using the Fn key wit h another key creates a hot key , providing a quick and conveni ent method for co ntrolling various func tions. T o use a hot key , first hold down th e Fn key . Next, press the second key in the combin ation.
Getting familiar with your computer 18 English Euro key Y o ur computer supports the new Euro currency character . First, hold down the Alt Gr key , and then press the Euro key . Fn + F6 Screen blank Turns the display backlig ht off to save p ower. Press any key to return.
19 English English T ouchpad 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. Th e two clic k buttons function like mouse but- tons. The scroll key enables up and do wn and side to side scrolling in documents and web pages.
Getting familiar with your computer 20 English 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.
21 English English Launch key s Located at the upper-right above the k eyboard are four buttons. These buttons ar e called lau nch keys. They are designated as the mail, Web browser, Empowering a nd programmable keys. Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer e Manager.
Getting familiar with your computer 22 English Bluetooth®. However, the Wireless an d Bluetooth keys ca nnot be reset by users. No. Description Default Application 5W i r e l e s s communications Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN (optional) communications.
23 English English Storage This comput er suppli es you with the following media storage: Hard disk The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs.
Getting familiar with your computer 24 English Connectivity options Y o ur computer has built-i n connectivity opti ons, 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 c onnec t your computer to an Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000Mbps) network.
25 English English Warning: Y ou r modem is not compatible with digital ph one lines. Plugging the computer into a digital p hone system will damage the modem. T o use the fax/data modem, plug a phone cable into your c omputer's modem jack, and then connect the other end to a telephone jack.
Getting familiar with your computer 26 English Audio Y o ur computer inclu des an in tegrated stereo audio system. The built in sub-woofer provides tight and precise bass performance for low frequency audio. Note: When an external device (headphones or a microphone) is connected, the system speakers will be disabled.
27 English English Aspire Media Console The Acer Aspire 1800 not ebook computer features a c onvenient Media Console that in cludes (from left to right): • the Arcad e button fo r instant-o n multim.
Getting familiar with your computer 28 English Securing y our computer Y o ur computer features ha rdware an d software security solutions, in the form of a slot for a Kens ington lock and system password function- ality . Security slot A slot for a Kensin gton lock enables you to physically protect yo ur computer from theft.
Operating on battery power.
Y our Aspire 1800 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 .
31 English English Battery pack The computer uses a batt ery pack that gives 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.
Operating on battery power 32 English Follow these steps ag ain until the batte ry has been charged and dis- charged three times. Use this conditioning process fo r all new batteries, or if a b attery hasn't been used for a long time.
33 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 ba ttery T o charge the battery , first ma ke sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay .
Operating on battery power 34 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 is fully depleted causing the computer to sh ut down.
35 English English P ower management Y o ur computer feature s built-in power ma nagement featur es that con- stantly mo nitor sy stem activi ty . System activi ty refers to any a ctivity involving on.
Operating on battery power 36 English.
Peripherals and options.
Y our Aspire 1800 series note book computer offers good expansion capabilities. This chapter provides information on connecting peripherals to expand your sy stem. It also describes how to upgrade key compone nts to enhance system performance and keep your computer in step with the latest technology .
39 English English External display devices Y ou ca n connect an external (VGA) monitor or projecto r to your com- puter's external display port. Use th e Fn + F5 key co mbinatiom to tog- gle the displa y setting between th e computer's LCD panel and an external display device.
Peripherals and options 40 English USB devices Y our comput er features four USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports for connecting a ra nge of USB perip heral s. See “External input devices” on page 39 a nd “Printer” on page 42 for information on connecting a USB keyboard, keypad, mouse or printer .
41 English English IEEE 1394 P ort The computer’ s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devi ce like a digital video camera.
Peripherals and options 42 English Printer Refer to the printer's ma nual for information on: • Setting up the hardware • Installing the nec essa ry drivers in Windows • Operating instructi.
43 English English Expansion devices PC Card Y our c omputer features a PC card slot that supports a standard T ype II PC card (PCMCIA or Card Bus). This greatly increases your comput er's usability and expandability . A variet y of PC cards are avai lable, s uch as flash memory , fax/data modem, LAN, and SCSI cards.
Peripherals and options 44 English T o remove a PC card 1 Close the applications (if any) usin g 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.
45 English English Key component upgrades Y our comput er is designed to deli ver solid performance. Howeve r , 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 ke y compo- nents.
Peripherals and options 46 English 3 Insert the memory module diagonal ly in the sl ot (a), and then press down gently until it cli cks in place (b). 4 Replace the memor y compartmen t cover , and fasten the screw . The computer automatically dete cts the new module and reconfigures the system memory .
Moving with y our computer.
Y our Aspire 1800 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 .
49 English English Disconnecting from the deskto p Before moving with your computer , you must turn it off and disconnect all peripherals: 1 Save your work and close all applications. 2 Shut down Wi ndows to tu rn off your computer . 3 Unplug the AC adapter and discon nect it from the computer .
Moving with your computer 50 English T aking the computer home When you move between your of fice and home you will need to pre- pare your computer for the short trip. Preparing the computer After disconne cting your compu ter from the deskto p, prepare the uni t as follows: 1 Remove all media from the drives .
51 English English Y o u might also find it worthwh ile keeping a second set of peripherals at home, such as a keyboard, ke ypad, mouse and printer . T raveling with with 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.
Moving with your computer 52 English T raveling 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.
Software.
Y our Aspire 1800 seri es notebook computer includes system utilities. This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer .
55 English English Sy stem utility A cer eManager Acer eManager is an innovative sofware designed for frequent ly used functions. At the press of the Acer Empowe ring Key, the Acer eMan- ager user interface appears, featuring three main settings -- Acer eSetting, Acer ePresentati on and Acer ePowerManagement (selected models).
Software 56 English Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four launch keys located above the keyboard. See “Launch keys” on page 21 for the location of th e launch ke ys. Y o u can access the Launch Ma nager by clic king on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Ma nager , or by pressing an unassigned laun ch key .
57 English English Aspire Arcade Instant-on Arcade Instant-on Arcade is s tate-of-the-art software, inte grating the best digital medi a in one convenient an d easy to use application.
Software 58 English Album Aspire Arcade lets you view digital photos individuall y or as a slide- show , from any available drive on yo ur comput er . Cl ick the Album but- ton on the Home page to show the Album main page. T o view a s lideshow , open the folder containing the p ictures you wish to view - then click the Play slides how button .
59 English English File type compatibility Note: The track pad is not functi onal under Instant-on Arcade. N or are any power managment features available u nder instant-on Arcade.
Software 60 English Windows Arcade Aspire Arcade is an in tegrated player for musi c, photos, DVD movies, and videos. T o watch or li sten, click a content b utton (e.
61 English English Arcade Hot key s When running in the Windows envi ronment, the ke y comb inations listed below are available to cont rol and fine-tune the features and settings of Aspire Arcade.
Software 62 English Arcade remote controller The system provides a convenient way to c ontrol the Arca de mode. Arcade Main Page The Image above, and those on th e following pages show whic h but- tons on the remote contol functi on in the different Arcade modes.
63 English English Album Mode Video Mode Arc ade DVD M enu Ok/ C h + / S to p V o l + Ch - Vol - Arc ade DVD M enu Ok/ C h + / S to p V o l + Ch - Vol -.
Software 64 English Music Mode TV Mode Arc ade DVD M enu Ok/ C h + / S to p V o l + Ch - Vol - Arc ade DVD M enu Ok/ C h + / S to p V o l + Ch - Vol -.
65 English English Finding and playing content Clicking a button o n the Arcade home page opens the correspo nding feature’ s home page. Th e content pages have buttons on the left and a content browsi ng area on the righ t.
Software 66 English Arcade controls When watching video c lips, movies, or slideshows as full-screen v isual content two po p-up control panel s are shown when you move the mouse.
67 English English Cinema If your computer ca me with a DVD drive, you can play movies from DVDs and Video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Aspire Arcade. This player has the features and controls of a typical living room DVD player . When you insert a disc into the DV D drive, the movie begins playing automatically .
Software 68 English • The Letterbox op tion displays co mple te widescreen movie content in its original aspect ratio an d adds black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. • The Pan & Scan feature is for DVD titles with a widescreen aspect ratio.
69 English English Album Aspire Arcade lets you view digital photos individuall y or as a slide- show , from any avail able drive on your comput er . Click Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Album main page. The content area on the right shows bo th individu al pi ctures and fold- ers.
Software 70 English T o view a s lideshow , open the folder containing the p ictures you wish to view - then click Play slideshow . The slidesho w is played full-screen. Use the pop-up contro l pane l to control the slideshow . T o rotate a picture in full-screen, click Rotate right or Rotate left.
71 English English Vi d e o T o open the Video func tion, click V i deo on the Arcade Home page, to open the Video Home page . Note: The Video feature is designed for video file playbac k of MPEG1, MPEG2 (if a DVD drive is installed), AVI, WMV , and ASF formats.
Software 72 English - adjust the sharpness, contrast, and/or color of a video clip - add transition effects between video clips - preview your p roduction - burn your production to a VCD or DVD For help with editing video, refer to PowerDirector’ s online help sys- tem.
73 English English Audio - create y our own greatest hits CDs Create bett er sounding mus ic in a sn ap . Burn your fa vourite songs to CD so you can listen to them on any CD player . Co nvert songs from your music collection to MP3 and othe r popula r audio formats.
Software 74 English File type compatibility Note:Auto media detectio n will only function under main menu. Mode Supported Not Supported Cinema DVD/ SVCD VCD/MiniDVD DTS Liner PCM T ruS urroundXT SRS D.
75 English English BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (basic in put/output syst em) conta ins 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 .
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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.
79 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 .
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 80 English There is no audio coming from my computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Window s, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar . If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option.
81 English English port, restart the computer . Wi ndows needs to find the ne w hardware and install the necessary drivers. I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. Follow these steps: • Click on Start, and then click on Control Pane l.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 82 English.
Appendix A Specifications.
This appendix lists the gener al specifications of your computer ..
85 English English Microproces sor • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 520/5 30/540/550/560 (2.8 to 3.6 GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB); supp orting Intel® Hyper- Threading™ Te c h n o l o g y Memory.
Appendix A Specifications 86 English I/O ports • One type II PC Card slot (PCMCIA and CardBus) • One IEEE 1394 port • One RJ-11 modem jack (V .92, 56K) • One RJ-45 network jack (Gigabit LAN 10.
87 English English Options • Additional AC adapter • Additional Li-Ion battery pack • Additional SODIMMs (256/512MB/1GB).
Appendix A Specifications 88 English.
Appendix B Notic es.
This appendix lists the general notices for your computer ..
91 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 Notices 92 English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rule s. Oper ation is subjec t to the following tw o conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept an y interf erence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
93 English English the problem is with the equipment, disc ontinue use and c ontact your dealer or vendor. Caution: To reduce th e risk of fire, use only No.
Appendix B Notices 94 English Notice f or New Zealand For Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has ac cepted that the item co mplies with minimum co nditions for connecti on to its network.
95 English English For Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 1 The grant of a T elepe rmit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that T elecom has ac cepted that the ite m complies with minimum co nditions for connecti on to its network.
Appendix B Notices 96 English Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings an d instructio ns marked on th e product. 2 Unplug this product from th e wall outlet before cleaning.
97 English English d If the product do es not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions si nce improper a.
Appendix B Notices 98 English PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓ N LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS. ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN. VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE.
99 English English 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. Depending on config urations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wi reles s LAN and/or Blue tooth® modules).
Appendix B Notices 100 English The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of Wire less LAN Mini-PCI Card and Blue- tooth® Card is far below the FCC ra dio frequency exposure limits.
101 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 devic.
Appendix B Notices 102 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 for C E m ar king We , Acer Inc. 8F, 88, Sec.
103 English Index A ACPI 35 audio 26, 27 connecting externally 42 troublesh ooting 80 B battery pack battery-low warning 34 caring for v characteristics 31 charging 33 checking charge level 33 install.
104 micropho ne troublesh ooting 80 modem setting location 81 mouse connecting externally 39 N notice DVD copyright protection 98 num lock on indicator 13 O optical drive 23 options hard disk upgrade .
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 1800 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 1800 Series - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Acer 1800 Series imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Acer 1800 Series ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Acer 1800 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 1800 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 1800 Series. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Acer 1800 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.
