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...and publications. No part of this publication without the prior written permission of such revision or changes. Acer Incorporated. All correspondense concerning your computer. Other company's product names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. Such changes will ... of Acer Incorporated. The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of purchase information in any form or by any person of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 1410/1680 Series Notebook Computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer and the Acer logo ...
...and publications. No part of this publication without the prior written permission of such revision or changes. Acer Incorporated. All correspondense concerning your computer. Other company's product names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. Such changes will ... of Acer Incorporated. The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of purchase information in any form or by any person of Acer Incorporated. Aspire 1410/1680 Series Notebook Computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer and the Acer logo ...
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...'s guide will be more productive. This User's guide introduces you to the many ways your computer can help you be happy with setting up your Aspire as much as we have designed a set of notebook computers your choice for making it thoroughly. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. If you for...
...'s guide will be more productive. This User's guide introduces you to the many ways your computer can help you be happy with setting up your Aspire as much as we have designed a set of notebook computers your choice for making it thoroughly. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. If you for...
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Contents First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iv 1 Getting to know your Aspire 1 A Aspire tour 3 Front view 3 Closed front view 5 Left view 7 Right view 8 Rear view 9 Bottom view 10 Features 11... 27 Moving around with your Aspire 28 Disconnecting from the desktop 28 Moving around 28 Taking the computer home 29 Traveling with the computer 31 Traveling internationally with the computer 32 Securing your computer 33 Using a computer security lock 33 2 Customizing my computer 35 Expanding through options 37 ...
Contents First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iv 1 Getting to know your Aspire 1 A Aspire tour 3 Front view 3 Closed front view 5 Left view 7 Right view 8 Rear view 9 Bottom view 10 Features 11... 27 Moving around with your Aspire 28 Disconnecting from the desktop 28 Moving around 28 Taking the computer home 29 Traveling with the computer 31 Traveling internationally with the computer 32 Securing your computer 33 Using a computer security lock 33 2 Customizing my computer 35 Expanding through options 37 ...
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Your Aspire computer combines highperformance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with your new power computing partner. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with a unique style and ergonomic design.
Your Aspire computer combines highperformance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with your new power computing partner. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with a unique style and ergonomic design.
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poster, let us show you around your computer. Front view # Item 1 Display screen 2 Microphone 3 Keyboard Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. Inputs data into your new Aspire computer. English English 3 A Aspire tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for sound recording. Internal microphone for starters...
poster, let us show you around your computer. Front view # Item 1 Display screen 2 Microphone 3 Keyboard Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. Inputs data into your new Aspire computer. English English 3 A Aspire tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for sound recording. Internal microphone for starters...
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... which functions like the (Left, center and right) left and right mouse buttons; 4 1 Getting to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 8 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See"Launch keys" on page 21 for more details. 9 Power... button Turns the computer on and off to know your Aspire English # Item Description 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 5 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (...
... which functions like the (Left, center and right) left and right mouse buttons; 4 1 Getting to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 8 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See"Launch keys" on page 21 for more details. 9 Power... button Turns the computer on and off to know your Aspire English # Item Description 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 5 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (...
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Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 10 USB 2.0 port 11 Latch Connects to know your Aspire Description Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Locks and releases the ...
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 10 USB 2.0 port 11 Latch Connects to know your Aspire Description Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Locks and releases the ...
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8 Right view 1 Getting to know your Aspire English # Item 1 IEEE 1394 port (Manufacturing option) Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 2 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 3 ... any given time. Note: The 3-in -1 card reader 5 Two USB 2.0 ports Accepts MS, MMC and SD cards. Connects to a phone line. 9 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to configuration. Only one Type II CardBus PC Card. 4 3-in -1 card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
8 Right view 1 Getting to know your Aspire English # Item 1 IEEE 1394 port (Manufacturing option) Description Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 2 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 3 ... any given time. Note: The 3-in -1 card reader 5 Two USB 2.0 ports Accepts MS, MMC and SD cards. Connects to a phone line. 9 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to configuration. Only one Type II CardBus PC Card. 4 3-in -1 card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 5 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to know your Aspire English # Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. 10 Bottom view 1 Getting to remove the battery pack. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 5 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to know your Aspire English # Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. 10 Bottom view 1 Getting to remove the battery pack. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
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12 1 Getting to know your Aspire English Connectivity • Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (manufacturing option) • Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem • Fast Infrared wireless communication (...
12 1 Getting to know your Aspire English Connectivity • Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (manufacturing option) • Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem • Fast Infrared wireless communication (...
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14 1 Getting to know your Aspire In addition, there are two indicators at the front panel. Even when the cover is on. English Icon Function Power Description Lights when the computer is closed, the state or features can still be seen. Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged.
14 1 Getting to know your Aspire In addition, there are two indicators at the front panel. Even when the cover is on. English Icon Function Power Description Lights when the computer is closed, the state or features can still be seen. Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged.
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.... It is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Type numbers in a on the keys. English 16 1 Getting to know your Aspire Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad...
.... It is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Type numbers in a on the keys. English 16 1 Getting to know your Aspire Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad...
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.... Sleep Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. English 18 1 Getting to know your Aspire Hot keys The computer employs hot keys...
.... Sleep Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. English 18 1 Getting to know your Aspire Hot keys The computer employs hot keys...
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... Euro symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr and then press the dollar sign at the upper-center of your Aspire Hot Key Icon Alt Gr-$ Function US dollar Description Types the US dollar sign. Note: This function varies by the operating system version. Special Key...
... Euro symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr and then press the dollar sign at the upper-center of your Aspire Hot Key Icon Alt Gr-$ Function US dollar Description Types the US dollar sign. Note: This function varies by the operating system version. Special Key...
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English No. Description Default Application 1 Bluetooth Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications (optional) communications. 2 Wireless Lights to know your Aspire In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panet. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be reset by users. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of wireless LAN communications (optional) communications. 22 1 Getting to indicate the status of Wireless and Bluetooth®.
English No. Description Default Application 1 Bluetooth Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth communications (optional) communications. 2 Wireless Lights to know your Aspire In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panet. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be reset by users. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access the features of wireless LAN communications (optional) communications. 22 1 Getting to indicate the status of Wireless and Bluetooth®.
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... second tap and drag the cursor. Center Button Tap Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Tap once. Note: Keep your Aspire English Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Scroll Left Button Click twice quickly. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Hence, the lighter...
... second tap and drag the cursor. Center Button Tap Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Tap once. Note: Keep your Aspire English Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Scroll Left Button Click twice quickly. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Hence, the lighter...
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... set will remain permanent. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set to know your Aspire Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you to the table later in this section for ... U.S.S.R., parts of Africa, India People's Republic of China Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into 6 regions. Once your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disc; You can play DVD movies on your DVD drive is set . English 26 1 Getting to a region...
... set will remain permanent. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set to know your Aspire Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you to the table later in this section for ... U.S.S.R., parts of Africa, India People's Republic of China Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into 6 regions. Once your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disc; You can play DVD movies on your DVD drive is set . English 26 1 Getting to a region...
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...using one to secure the computer. Moving around or traveling with your Aspire This section gives you tips and hints on Turn Off. - 28 1 Getting to know your Aspire English Moving around with your office desk to a meeting room" Preparing the computer Before moving within the building.... To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances,...
...using one to secure the computer. Moving around or traveling with your Aspire This section gives you tips and hints on Turn Off. - 28 1 Getting to know your Aspire English Moving around with your office desk to a meeting room" Preparing the computer Before moving within the building.... To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances,...
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... and humidity can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from work on the computer. 30 1 Getting to know your Aspire English What to bring with you Unless you already have some items at home, bring the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the... computer to excessive heat. • Changes in an environment with you: • AC adapter and ...
... and humidity can avoid transporting the extra weight to and from work on the computer. 30 1 Getting to know your Aspire English What to bring with you Unless you already have some items at home, bring the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the... computer to excessive heat. • Changes in an environment with you: • AC adapter and ...
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...local AC voltage. Do not use another printer • Proof of the country you would normally prepare it for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using the modem, check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of purchase, ... country to which you are compatible. 32 1 Getting to know your Aspire English Traveling internationally with the computer "when you are moving from country to country" Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as when traveling with the computer. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: ...
...local AC voltage. Do not use another printer • Proof of the country you would normally prepare it for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using the modem, check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunications system of purchase, ... country to which you are compatible. 32 1 Getting to know your Aspire English Traveling internationally with the computer "when you are moving from country to country" Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as when traveling with the computer. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: ...