Acer AX1800-U9002 Aspire 1800 User's Guide
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Reserved Acer Aspire 1800 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide Original Issue: August 2004 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 3
future reference. For more information on our products, services, and support, please visit our web site: www.acer.com. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on your computer, open the lid and press the power button above the keyboard. See "A tour of - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 4
: If the operating system freezes, or locks up, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 5
of batteries. • Turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery. • Do not tamper with the battery. Keep the battery away from children. • Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning your computer, it is important that you - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 6
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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 Taking care of your battery pack v Cleaning and servicing v Getting familiar with your - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 8
42 Audio devices 42 Expansion devices 43 PC Card 43 Key component upgrades 45 Memory upgrade 45 Installing memory 45 Hard disk upgrade 46 Moving with your computer 47 Disconnecting from the desktop 49 Moving around 49 Taking the computer home 50 Setting up a home office 50 - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 9
your CD/DVD collection 72 Audio - create your own greatest hits CDs 73 Data - store files simply and easily 73 Video - your world in pictures 73 BIOS Setup Utility 75 Troubleshooting 77 Frequently asked questions 79 Appendix A Specifications 83 Appendix B Notices 89 Index 103 - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 10
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Getting familiar with your computer - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 12
Your Aspire notebook computer combines solid performance, versatility, multimedia capabilities and portability with stylish design. Increase your productivity by working wherever you are. This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of your computer's features. - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 13
English English 3 A tour of your computer After setting up your new Aspire notebook computer, as illustrated in the Just for starters... poster, take a few minutes to explore your sytem. Open view # Item 1 Screen 2 Status Indicators Description Wide screen display - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 14
Microphone For recording audio on the computer 6 Touchpad Touch sensitive pad that functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons and left buttons that provide the scroll key same functions as the buttons on a computer mouse. The scroll key scrolls the contents of a window up and down, - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 15
to pause 9 Backward Press to skip backward to the previous track or video file and start playing 10 Forward Press to skip forward to the next track or video file and start playing 11 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on 12 Battery charge Lights orange when the battery is in charging - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 16
button Press the eject button to remove a disc from the optical drive. 7 Optical drive emergency eject hole Used to eject an optical disc when the computer is turned off. 8 5 in 1 Card Reader Supports: • Memory Stick (MS) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • SecureDigital (SD) • SmartMedia (SM) • xD - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 17
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 4 USB ports 5 Infrared port Connects IEEE 1394 devices. USB 2.0 ports Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g. infrared printer, IR-aware computer, etc...) - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 18
8 Rear view Getting familiar with your computer English # Item Description 1 S-video out port Connects to a television or display device supporting S-video input. 2 Network jack Connects the computer to the 10/100/ 1000 Ethernet network. 3 Modem jack Connects the built-in fax/data - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 19
view English English # 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. 4 Battery - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 20
with your computer Features Performance • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 520/530/540/550/560 (2.8 to 3.6 GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB); supporting Intel® Hyper-Threading™ Technology • Intel® 915P chipset supporting PCI-Express technology • 2 memory slots supporting 333 MHz DDR, upgradeable to 2GB - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 21
English English 11 • Standard 103 key desktop keyboard with four programmable launch keys • Comfortable palm rest area with well-positioned touchpad Expansion • PC card slot enables a range of add-on options • Upgradeable hard disk and memory modules - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 22
Getting familiar with your computer English Display • The 17.0" display panel provides a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use. • ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ X600 with 64/128MB DDR VGA Memory • Supports simultaneous display on external LCD or CRT • S-video for output to a television - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 23
located above the keyboard, in addition to two indicators positioned at the front panel. These indicators show the status of the computer and its components. The three indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information: No. Icon Function 1 Caps Lock Description - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 24
state or features can still be seen. English No. Icon Function 4 Power 5 Battery state Description Lights green when the computer is on and lights orange when the computer is in standby mode and lights flashing orange when the computer is in hibernation. Lights green when the battery is fully - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 25
The keyboard features full-size keys with an embedded keypad, separate cursor control keys, two Windows keys, and 13 function 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 alphabetic - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 26
familiar with your computer Windows keys The keyboard features two keys that provide Windows-specific functions. English Key activates the next Taskbar button + E opens the My Computer window + F1 opens Help and Support + F opens the Find: All Files dialog box + M minimizes all windows Shift + + - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 27
help on hot keys. Accesses the computer's configuration utility. Switches the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). See "Power management" on page 35. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. See "Power management" on page 35. Switches display - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 28
backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Turns the speakers on and off. Increases the speaker volume. Decreases the speaker volume. Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Euro key Your computer supports the new Euro - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 29
the cursor. Tap the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. • Press the left (1) and right (3) click buttons as you would use the buttons on a computer mouse. • Use the scroll key (2) to scroll through long documents and web pages. Press the top of the key to scroll up, and the bottom - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 30
20 Getting familiar with your computer English Function Left Button Right 4-Way Button Scroll Key Tap Execute Select Drag Click twice quickly Click once Click and hold. Then, slide your finger - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 31
These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as the mail, Web browser, Empowering and programmable keys. Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer eManager. Please see "Acer eManager" on page 55. The mail and Web browser are default for Email and Internet programs, but can be reset - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 32
English 22 Getting familiar with your computer Bluetooth®. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be reset by users. No. Description Default Application 5 Wireless Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 33
English English 23 Storage This computer supplies you with the following media storage: Hard disk The high-capacity hard disk is the answer to your storage needs. This is where your data files and applications are stored. Optical drive Your computer comes equipped with an optical drive which may - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 34
the other end to a network jack or hub on your network. See Windows Help for information on setting up a network connection. Fax/data modem Your computer features a built-in fax/data modem, enabling you to communicate over a phone line. This means that you can connect to the Internet via a dialup - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 35
English English 25 Warning: Your modem is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging the computer into a digital phone system will damage the modem. To 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. - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 36
26 Getting familiar with your computer Audio Your computer includes an integrated stereo audio system. English The built in sub-woofer provides tight and precise bass performance for low frequency audio. Note: When an - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 37
English English 27 Aspire Media Console The Acer Aspire 1800 notebook computer features a convenient Media Console that includes button to access the "Aspire Arcade" application without starting Windows. Press the "Arcade" button four seconds to quit the application and power down the system. When - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 38
file cabinet, or a table leg. • Insert the lock into the slot on the computer, turn it 90°, and then lock it in place. Passwords You can protect your computer and Maintenance, Power Options in Control Panel. • On the Advanced tab, select the option to prompt for password when computer resumes from - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 39
Operating on battery power - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 40
Your Aspire 1800 series 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. - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 41
characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to an external power supply. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 42
addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. If you want to use constant AC power, you are advised to remove the battery pack after it is fully charged. • Not discharging and - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 43
computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is charging. However, charging the battery with the computer pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving your battery for on- the-go use. • Eject PC cards when not in use. - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 44
depends on your situation: Situation Recommended Action An AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to an external power supply. 2. Save all necessary files. 3. Resume work. An extra fully charged battery pack is available. An - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 45
to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time (the settings are controlled in Windows Power Management), the computer turns off some, or all, of these devices in order to conserve power. Your computer employs a power management scheme that supports ACPI (Advanced - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 46
English 36 Operating on battery power - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 47
Peripherals and options - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 48
. It also describes how to upgrade key components to enhance system performance and keep your computer in step with the latest technology. You are advised to consult your dealer for information on peripherals. In addition, make sure that you read the manuals and other documentation provided with new - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 49
's USB ports. This enables you to enjoy the comfort and added features of a full-size desktop system keyboard when entering typed data on your notebook computer. External keypad Your computer features an embedded keypad that, when combined with the Num Lock feature, enables you to easily input - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 50
English 40 Peripherals and options USB devices Your computer features four USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports for , which means you can connect and start using a USB device without having to restart your computer. You can also disconnect the device at any time. An added advantage of USB is the - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 51
English English 41 IEEE 1394 Port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported device like a digital video camera. See the documentation provided with your IEEE 1394 enable device for more information. - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 52
and options English Printer Refer to the printer's manual for information on: • Setting up the hardware • Installing the necessary drivers in Windows • Operating instructions To use a USB printer, simply connect the device to one of your computer's USB ports, and then wait for Windows to - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 53
English English 43 Expansion devices PC Card Your computer features a PC card slot that supports a standard Type II PC card (PCMCIA or CardBus). This greatly increases your computer's usability and expandability. A variety of PC cards are available, such as flash memory, fax/data modem, LAN, and - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 54
if any) using the PC card. 2 Double click on the PC card icon on the taskbar, and then select the option to safely remove the card. Wait for the message telling you that it is now safe to remove the card. 3 Press the PC card eject button (a) to partially eject the card. 4 Pull the card from the slot - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 55
to perform a key component upgrade. Memory upgrade Memory is expandable to 2GB, employing 256/512 MB or 1 GB industry standard soDIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The computer supports DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM. Installing memory 1 Turn off the computer. Make sure that the AC - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 56
then press down gently until it clicks in place (b). English 4 Replace the memory compartment cover, and fasten the screw. The computer automatically detects the new module and reconfigures the system memory. Hard disk upgrade It is possible to replace your hard disk with a higher capacity drive - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 57
Moving with your computer - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 58
Your Aspire 1800 series 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. - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 59
desktop 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 Windows to turn off your computer. 3 Unplug the AC adapter and disconnect it from the computer power outlet, reduce your computer's power - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 60
need to prepare your computer for the short trip. Preparing the computer After disconnecting your computer from the desktop, prepare the unit as to take along the AC adapter and this User's Guide. Special considerations To protect your computer in transit, it is advisable to pay attention to the - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 61
driver files (if you plan to use another printer) • Phone and network cables (if you plan to use the computer's computer home, keep the following in mind: • Always take your computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have your computer manually inspected at security checks. Although the computer - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 62
You may have to use a PC card modem in some locations. Special considerations In addition to the considerations for normal travel with your computer, keep the following in mind when traveling internationally: • Check that your power cord is suitable for the local power supply. If necessary, purchase - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 63
Software - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 64
Your Aspire 1800 series notebook computer includes system utilities. This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer. - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 65
designed for frequently used functions. At the press of the Acer Empowering Key, the Acer eManager user interface appears, featuring three main settings -Acer eSetting, Acer ePresentation and Acer ePowerManagement (selected models). To set the Acer Empowering Key, see "Launch keys" on page 21. - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 66
56 Software 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 the launch keys. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager, or by pressing an - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 67
loading, and reduces power consumption. Features and Benefits Cinema You can play movies from DVDs and VCDs with the Cinema feature of Aspire Arcade. This closed captions on DVDs. This function displays captions encoded in the video signal that describe on screen action and dialogue for the hearing - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 68
English Album Aspire Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slideshow, from any available drive on your computer. Click with various interface controls for playing CD or MP3 files. Users can shuffle playback and repeat music tracks. Offers computer screen remains off to save power. - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 69
English English 59 File type compatibility Mode Audio Cinema Music Album Others Supported DVD/VCD MP3, CD audio JPEG(Only) Not Supported DTS Liner PCM DVD navigator SVCD DVD audio format GIF, TIF, EPS, PSD USB external drive TV out IEEE 1394 port PCMCIA LAN/Modem/IR / - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 70
- watch and/or edit video clips • Music - listen to music files in a variety of formats • Burner - create CDs and/or DVDs to share or archive data • TV - watch Digital Broadcasting or analog TV programs (Optional) • Advanced Settings - adjust Aspire Arcade according to your preferences Note: While - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 71
Hot keys When running in the Windows environment, the key combinations listed below are available to control and fine-tune the features and settings of Aspire Arcade. Hot key Fn+F1 Fn+F3 Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Fn+F8 Fn + ↑ Fn + ↓ Fn + → Fn + ← Function On- line help menu Battery info Display - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 72
62 Software Arcade remote controller The system provides a convenient way to control the Arcade mode. Arcade Main Page English The Image above, and those on the following pages show which buttons on the remote contol function in the different Arcade modes. Cinema Mode - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 73
English English 63 Album Mode Video Mode - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 74
English 64 Music Mode TV Mode Software - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 75
one CD or DVD drive, all drives will be shown. Pictures and videos are shown as files (with thumbnails) and organized into folders. To browse a folder, to scroll through the pages. Advanced Settings There are settings in the Aspire Arcade that allow you to fine tune its performance to your machine - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 76
behaviours. To quit Aspire Arcade, click the Close button in the upper right corner of the window. You can also click To PC. Player controls At the bottom of the window, the player controls - used for video, slideshows, movies . These are discussed in more detail in the Cinema section of this guide. - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 77
Cinema If your computer came with a DVD drive, you can play movies from DVDs and Video CDs (VCDs) with the Cinema function of Aspire Arcade. This player processing power in some graphics cards to reduce CPU loading when playing back DVDs and some video files. If you have problems with video quality, - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 78
the display screen. The "Colour profile" option allows you to select from a list of colour configurations to change the overall colour of the video content during playback. "Original" uses the colour scheme of the disc you are watching, while "Vivid," "Bright," and "Theatre" add enhanced colour to - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 79
English English 69 Album Aspire Arcade lets you view digital photos individually or as a slideshow, from any available drive on your computer. Click Album button on the Arcade Home page to show the Album main page. The content area on the right shows both individual pictures and - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 80
70 Software English To view a slideshow, open the folder containing the pictures you wish to view - then click Play slideshow. The slideshow is played full-screen. Use the pop-up control panel to control the slideshow. To rotate a picture in full-screen, click Rotate right or Rotate left. You can - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 81
to watch a DVD or VCD use the Cinema function. Two options are shown on the Video page - "Video Play" or "Video Edit." Playing a video file Click Video Play to watch video files. The Video page shows the video files in the content area on the right side. They are organized by folders and a thumbnail - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 82
", "Random", and "Repeat all." The Visualize option allows you to watch computer generated visualizations while you listen to music. When playing music, the control panel and complete solution for recording data, audio, photos or video. Now you can burn and share anything on CD/DVD - your music - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 83
audio formats. Even create MP3 CDs with over 100 of your favourite songs and listen to them on you PC or MP3 CD player. Data - store files simply and easily Copy your computer's hard drive files for easy recovery in the event of a crash. archiving your data on CD/DVD eliminates the need for - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 84
English 74 File type compatibility Mode Cinema Video Album Music Supported DVD/ SVCD VCD/MiniDVD ASF/WMV/AVI MPEG1/2 DivX (requires codec) BMP, JPG, PNG MP3, WMA, WAV, CDA(Audio CD) Not Supported DTS Liner PCM TruSurroundXT SRS DVD audio DVD navigator SVCD M2V, MOV, Flash GIF, TIF, PSD, ICO DVD - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 85
, its devices, processor and memory. Your computer is already configured for optimal performance, so you should not need to run this utility. However, you may need to change the BIOS settings if you encounter configuration problems in the future. Refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 79 - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 86
English 76 Software - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 87
Troubleshooting - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 88
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 service the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 89
asked questions This section suggests solutions to commonly encountered problems. I press the power button, but my computer does not start or boot-up. Look at the Power status indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being delivered to the computer. Check the following: - If you are running on - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 90
service center. The optical drive cannot read a disc. Check the following: • Make sure that the disc is supported by the drive. If your computer printer is connected to a power outlet and is turned on. • Check that the cable is properly connected to the ports on both the computer and the printer. • - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 91
English English 81 port, restart the computer. Windows needs to find the new 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 Panel. • Double-click - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 92
English 82 Troubleshooting - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 93
Appendix A Specifications - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 94
This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer. - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 95
MHz FSB); supporting Intel® Hyper-Threading™ Technology Memory • DDR333 256MB/2GB(Max) • Dual 200-pin soDIMM sockets • PC2100 / PC2700 DDR SDRAM (Double Date Rate-Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) support • 512 KB flash ROM BIOS; shadow RAM support Data storage • 5-in-1 card reader • 9.5mm - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 96
Specifications 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 10/100/1000) • One DC-in jack • One parallel port • One S-video ® XP Power • 8-cell Li-Ion battery pack • 150W AC adapter - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 97
English English 87 Options • Additional AC adapter • Additional Li-Ion battery pack • Additional SODIMMs (256/512MB/1GB) - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 98
English 88 Appendix A Specifications - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 99
Appendix B Notices - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 100
This appendix lists the general notices for your computer. - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 101
As an Energy Star Partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, . Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 102
Acer, declares that this Aspire notebook computer service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But, if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will also be informed of your right to file maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 103
countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. List of Applicable Countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 104
compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, (PC) associated with this device. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 105
Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 4 Use of such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 5 power, is available for emergency use. 7 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 106
you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b If liquid has - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 107
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions for service. 12 This Aspire Notebook Computer uses power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 108
98 Appendix B Notices English PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS. ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN. VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE. VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 109
English English 99 General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth® - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 110
English 100 Appendix B Notices The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card and Bluetooth® Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this Aspire Notebook Computer shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 111
Number: Name of Responsible Party: Address of Responsible Party: Contact Person: Phone No.: Fax No.: Notebook Personal Computer CQ60 Aspire 1800 Aspire 18xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Acer America Corporation 2641 Orchard Parkway, San Jose CA 95134, U. S. A. Mr. Young Kim 408-922-2909 408-922 - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 112
com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: Machine Type: SKU Number: Notebook PC Acer CQ60 Aspire 1800 Aspire 18xxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives. Reference No. Title - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 113
13 care battery pack v computer iv CD troubleshooting 80 CD-ROM ejecting 23 charging checking level 33 cleaning computer v computer bringing to meetings 49 caring 3 H hard disk 23 upgrading 46 K Keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 keyboard connecting externally 39 troubleshooting 80 Windows keys 16 keypad - Acer AX1800-U9002 | Aspire 1800 User's Guide - Page 114
46 memory upgrade 45 PC Cards 43 P password 28 PC Card inserting 43 removing 44 power management 35 printer troubleshooting 80 problems 79 audio 80 CD 80 display 79 DVD 80 keyboard 80 printer 80 startup 79 R right view 5, 7 S safety CD or DVD 97 FCC notice 91 general instructions 96 modem notices
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