Acer Aspire 1350 инструкция обслуживания

A c er Aspire 1350 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 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 .acer .com. Basic care and tips f or using your computer T urning your computer on and off T o turn on your comput er[...]

iv English Note: If you are unable to shut down the co mputer in the usual way , press and hold the power bu tton for more than four seconds. Y ou should then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again. T aking care of your computer Y our computer will serve you well if you take care of i t. • Do not expose the computer to dir[...]

v English English T aking care of y our battery pack It is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack. • Use the correct battery model for your computer . Do not use other kinds of batteries. • T urn the power of f before removing or replacing the battery . • Do not tamper with the battery . Keep the battery away fro[...]

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English First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iii Getting familiar with your comp uter 1 A tour of your comput er 3 Front view 3 Left view 5 Right view 6 Rear view 7 Bottom view 8 Features 9 Display 10 Indicators 11 Keyboard 13 Special keys 13 Keyboard ergonomi cs 17 Touchpad 18 Touchpad b asics 18 Launc[...]

English Peripherals and options 35 External display devices 37 External input devices 37 External keyboard 37 External keypad 37 External pointing device 37 USB devices 38 IEEE 1394 Port 39 Printer 40 Audio devices 40 Expansion de vices 41 PC Card 41 Miscellaneous op tions 43 Battery pack 43 AC adapter 43 Key component upgrades 44 Memory upgrade 44[...]

English Troubleshooting 59 Frequently aske d questions 61 Appendix A Specifications 65 Appendix B Notices 71 Index 81[...]

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Getting familiar with your computer[...]

Y our Aspire 1350 seri es notebook computer combines solid perfo rmance, versatility , multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design. Incr ease 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 no tebook computer , as illustrated in the Just for starters… poster , take a few minutes to explore the unit. Front view # Item Description 1 Display Large liquid crystal disp lay (LCD) provides visual output. 2 Power button T urns the computer on and off. 3 Launch keys 4[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 4 English 4 InviLink button (manufacturing op tion) Enables or disables wireless LAN feature. 5 Bluetooth button (manufacturing op tion) Enables or disables Bluetooth functionality . 6 T ouchpad T ouch sensitive pad that functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons & 4-way scroll key Right and left button[...]

5 English English Left view # Item Description 1 V entilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 2 Floppy activity indicator LED that turns on and off when the floppy is activated. 3 Floppy disk drive / 4-in-1 card reader Supports a standard 3.5” diskette or 4-in-1 card reader (Manufacturing option). 4 Floppy disk [...]

Getting familiar with your computer 6 English Right view # Item Description 1 Optical drive Depending on your mo del, the optical drive is one of the following: • CD-ROM drive for reading CDs. • DVD-ROM drive for reading CDs and DVDs. • DVD/CD-RW combo drive for reading CDs and DVDs and writing to CD-RWs. • DVD-RW drive for reading DVD-RWs [...]

7 English English Re a r v i e w # Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects the AC adapter . 2 Modem jack Connects the built -in fax/data modem to a phone line. 3 Network jack Connects the computer to an Ethernet 10 / 100-based network. 4 S-video Connects to a television or disp lay device with S-video input. 5 USB ports Four 2.0 ports for connecting[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 8 English Bottom view # Item Description 1 V entilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 2 Reset switch Forces the comp uter to shut down in the event of system lockup. Note: Any unsaved data will be lo st. 3 Battery pack release latch Slide and hold th e latch, and then pull the[...]

9 English English Features Performance • AMD Athlon XP-M 2000 + ~ 3000+ processor . • VIA KN 400 s eries. • 2 memory slots supporting 266/ 333 MHz DDR, upgrade able to 2GB. • High-capacity , Enhanced-IDE hard di sk. Multimedia • Built-in optical driv e (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD-RW or DVD dual). • 14.1” or 15.0” TF T XGA[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 10 English Display • The 14.1” or 15.0” display panel provides a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use. The Thin-Film T ransis tor (TF T) supports XGA resolution. • 3D graphics supp ort. • Supports simultaneous display between LCD an d CRT display . • S-video for output to a televi[...]

11 English English Indicators Y our computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in ad dition to four i ndica tors positioned at the front of the palm rest area. These indicator s show the status of the computer and its components. The three indicators loc ated above the keyboard prov ide the following status informati[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 12 English The four indicators located at th e front of the unit provi de the following status information: Icon Item Description Power mode • Steady gree n -- power on • Flashing orange -- stand by mode • Orange -- h ibernation mode Battery mode • Green -- fully charged • Flashing orange -- be ing char[...]

13 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. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alpha[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 14 English Embedded keypad The embedded keypad fu nctions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated b y small blue numbers an d characters on the applicable keys. T o use the embedded nu meric keys, toggle th e Num Lk on by pressing the Fn + F11 keys simultaneously . With the embedded ke ypad turned on, the [...]

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

Getting familiar with your computer 16 English Hot keys Using the Fn key wit h another key cr eates a hot key , providing a quick and conveni ent method f or co ntrolling various functions. T o use a hot key , first hold down the Fn key . Next, press the second key in the combin ation. Finally , release both keys. Y our comp uter provides the foll [...]

17 English English Euro key Y our comput er supports the new Eur o 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. The ergonomic d esign enables you to adopt a relaxed, yet ve ry ef ficient,[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 18 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. The cu rsor responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide the same function ality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy up an[...]

19 English English 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 touch, the better the response. T apping hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Function Left Button Right Button 4-Way Scroll Key Ta p Execute Clic k twice qu[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 20 English Launch keys Located at the top of the keyboard ar e six butt ons, in addition to the power button. These buttons are ca lled launch keys. They are designated as key 1, key 2, key 3, key 4, key 5 and key 6, from right to left. By default, key 1 is used t o launch the email application and key 2 is used [...]

21 English English Storage Y our comput er's all-in-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. Cons ult your dealer if you need to upgrade. • The floppy disk driv e. The floppy disk dr[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 22 English Ejecting the optical drive tray T o eject the optical drive tray: • With the computer turned on, press the optical dr ive eject button. • The tray will be released, and partially pop open. • Gently pull the tray out to its limit. T o load an optical disc: • Place a CD or DVD on the open tra y .[...]

23 English English Connectivity options Y our comp uter has built-in co nnectivity option s, enabling you to hoo k 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 (10/100Mbps) network. T o use the network feature, plug an Ethernet cable int[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 24 English Fa x / d a t a m o d e m Y our comp uter features a buil t-in fax/data modem, enabling you to communic ate over a ph one line. Thi s means that you can co nnect to the Internet via a dialup acc ount with an ISP , log in to your network from a remote location, or send faxes. W a rning: Y our modem is no[...]

25 English English Audio Y our comp uter includes an integr ated stereo audio system. Built-in stereo speakers are located at the front of the unit. V olume is adjusted using software, such as V olume Control in Windows, or any other application that provides a volume adjustment control. T wo audio ports on the left si de of the computer enable ext[...]

Getting familiar with your computer 26 English Securing your computer Y our comp uter features hardwa re an d software security solutions, in the form of a slot for a Kensingt on lock an d a password facili ty . Security slot A slot for a Kensington slot enable s you to physically protect your computer from theft. Use this feature as follows: • W[...]

O perating on battery power[...]

Y our Aspire 1350 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 .[...]

29 English English Battery pack The computer uses a batt ery pack that gi ves 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. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the mains pow[...]

Operating on battery power 30 English 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 battery hasn't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack from the unit[...]

31 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 battery T o charge the battery , first make sure that it is correct ly installed in the battery bay . Plug the AC adapter into the computer , and connect to a mains power outlet. Y ou can c[...]

Operating on battery power 32 English Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter . W a rning: Connect the AC adapte r as soon as possible after the battery-low warnin g appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depl eted and t he computer shut s down. When the battery-low warning appe ars, [...]

33 English English Power management Y our comp uter features a buil t- in power management unit that constantly monitors syst em activity . System acti vity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following device s: keyboard, touchpad/mouse, floppy disk dr ive, hard disk driv e, optical drive, peripherals connected to the computer , an[...]

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Peripherals and options[...]

Y our Aspire 1350 seri es notebook computer offers good expans ion capabilities. This chapter provides information on connecting peripherals to expand your system. It also descri bes how to upgrade key components to enhance system performance and keep your computer in step with the latest technology . Y ou are advised to cons ult your dealer for in[...]

37 English English External display devices Y ou can co nnect an external (VGA) monitor or projector 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. Use the Fn + F5 hot key to toggle t he display setting be[...]

Peripherals and options 38 English USB devices Y our computer featur es four USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports for connecting a ra nge of USB perip heral s. See “Externa l input devices” on page 37 and “Print er” on page 40 for information on conne cting a USB keyboard, keypad, mouse or printer . Other common USB de vices include digital[...]

39 English English IEEE 1394 Port The computer’ s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported devi ce like a digital video camera. See your video or digital c ame ra’ s documentation for details.[...]

Peripherals and options 40 English Printer Y our comp uter supports bo th parallel and USB printers. Refer to the printer's ma nual for information on: • Setting up the hardware. • Installing the nec essary drivers in Windows. • Operating instructions. T o use a USB printer , simply connect the device to one of your computer's USB p[...]

41 English English Expansion devices PC Card Y our computer fea tures a PC card sl ot that supports a standard T ype II or T ype III PC card (PCMCIA or Ca rdBus). This greatly increases your computer's usa bility and expandab i lity . A variety of PC cards are available, such as flash memory , SR AM, fa x/data m odem, LAN, and SCSI cards. Cons[...]

Peripherals and options 42 English T o remove a PC card: 1 Close the appl ication that is using the PC card. 2 Double click on the PC card icon on the taskbar , and then select the option to safely remove t he card. Wait for the message telling you that it is now safe to remove the card. 3 Press the PC card eject button to part ially ejec t the ca [...]

43 English English Miscellaneous options Battery pack It is a good idea to have a spare ba ttery , especially when you travel with your computer . This greatly in creases your productive range when you are on the move. A C adapter Having a spare AC adapter allows you to keep one in two different places. For example, you could have one AC adapter at[...]

Peripherals and options 44 English K ey component upgrades Y our computer is designed to deli ver solid performance. However , in time, you might find th at your appl ications demand even m ore computing power . For this reason , you are able to u pgrade k ey components. Note: Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component [...]

45 English English 3 Insert the memory module diagonal ly in the slot, and th en press down gently un til it clicks in pl ace. 4 Replace the memory compartment door , and fasten the screw . The computer automatically dete cts the new module and reconfigures the memory . Hard disk upgrade It is possible to replace your hard disk with a higher ca pac[...]

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Moving with your computer[...]

Y our Aspire 1350 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 desktop Before moving with your computer , you must turn it off and disconnect all peripherals: 1 Save your work and cl ose all applicatio ns. 2 Shut down Win dows to tu rn off your computer . 3 Unplug the AC adapter from the ma ins outlet, and then disconnect it from the computer . 4 Disconnect any externa[...]

Moving with your computer 50 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 syste m. Preparing the computer First, disconnect any peri pherals that you don't[...]

51 English English T aking the computer home When you move between you r of fice and home you wil l need to prepare your computer for the short trip. Preparing the computer After disconne cting your com puter from the des ktop, prepare th e unit as follows: 1 Remove all media from the drives . Loaded media can damage the drive heads du ring transit[...]

Moving with your computer 52 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 adap ter . This will allow you to travel lighter , as you can keep an AC a dapter in each location. Y ou migh t also find it worthwhile keeping a second set of peripherals at[...]

53 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 o ffice and home. It is advisable to make sure that the bat tery is fully charged. If you are t raveling by a ir , yo u might be required to turn on t he [...]

Moving with your computer 54 English T raveling internationally with your 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. What to take with you It is advisable to take th e followi[...]

Software[...]

Y our Aspire 1350 seri es notebook computer includes system utilities. This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your computer .[...]

57 English English System software Y our comp uter comes preloa de d with the following software: • Microsoft Windows operating system. • Hardware BIOS setup utility . • System utilities, drivers and application software. Note: T o run software applications in Windows, first click on the Start button. Next, select th e appropriate folder , an[...]

Software 58 English BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (basic in put/output syst em) contains 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 syste m. Y our computer's BIOS incl udes a bu ilt-in setup utility called Insyde Softwa[...]

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.[...]

61 English English Frequently asked questions This sec tion sugge sts solu tions to commonly encountered problems. I pr ess the power button, but my computer 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 . Check the following: - If you are running o n battery power[...]

T roubleshooting 62 English There is no audio coming fr om my computer . Check the following: • The volume may be muted. In Wind ows, look at the volu me control icon on the taskbar . If it is crossed- out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option. • The volume level may be too low . In Windows, click on the volume control icon on the tas[...]

63 English English The optical drive cannot read a disc. Check the following: • Make sure that the disc is supporte d by the drive. If your computer has a CD-ROM drive, i t can read CDs but cannot rea d DVDs. If your computer has a DVD drive , it can read CDs and DVDs. • When placin g a disc in the drive tray , ma ke sure that it is secure on t[...]

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Appendix A Specifications[...]

This appendix lists the gener al specifications of your computer .[...]

67 English English Microprocessor • AMD Athlon XP-M processors available in 2000+ ~ 3000+. Memory • Main memory expand able to 2GB. • Dual 200-pin soDI MM sockets. • PC2100 / PC2700 DDR SDRAM (Dou ble Date Rate -Synchronous Dynamic Random Acc e ss Memory) support. • 512 KB flash ROM BIOS. Data storage • One internal 3.5", 1.44 MB f[...]

Appendix A Specifications 68 English I/O ports • One type III or type II PC Card slo t (PCMCIA and CardBus). • One IEEE 1394 port • One RJ-11 modem jack (V .90 /V .92, 56K). • One RJ-45 network jack (Fast Ether net 10/100). • One DC-in jack. • One parallel port (ECP/EPP). • One S-video port. • One external monitor port. • One micr[...]

69 English English Options • 256/512 MB or 1 GB memory upgrade module. • Additional AC adapter . • Additional battery pack.[...]

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Appendix B Notic es[...]

This appendix lists the general notices for your computer .[...]

73 English English FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses , and can radiate radio frequency energy [...]

Appendix B Notices 74 English Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all require ments of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipm ent Regulations. R emarque à l ’intention de s utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du C anada. Mo[...]

75 English English T e lecommunications notices A- T i c k n o t i c e For safety reasons, only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label. This includes custo mer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified. Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully . Save them for future reference. 1 Follow all warn[...]

Appendix B Notices 76 English a When the power cord or plug is dam aged or frayed. b If liquid has been spilled into the pro duct. c If the product has been exposed to rain or water . d If the product does not operate normally wh en the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions si[...]

77 English English V ARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPN ADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADV ARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL Å PNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Lithium battery statement The Aspire 1350 ser ies uses the lithium battery, series SQU-302. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. R eplace only with the same o[...]

Appendix B Notices 78 English Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copy right protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other in tellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corpor ation and other rights owners. Use o f this copyright p rotection t echnology mus t be authori[...]

79 English English Note: Below regulatory information is for models wi th wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Regulatory Information The Wireless module must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions . This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. Canada - Industry Canada (IC) [...]

Appendix B Notices 80 English Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Wireless module is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Neverthe less, the Wireless module shall be used in such a manner th at t he potential for human contact during normal operation is mini mized. The transmitter and the antenna are[...]

81 English English Index A ACPI 33 audio 25 connecting externally 40 controlling volume 25 troublesh ooting 62 B battery bay 8 battery pack battery-low warning 32 caring for v characteristics 29 charging 31 checking charge level 31 installing 30 low conditions 32 maximizing life 29 optimizing 31 removing 31 using the first time 29 battery release l[...]

Index 82 English Windows keys 15 keypad connecting externally 37 L launch keys 20 left view 5 M memory compartment 8 installing 44 upgrade slot 8 upgrading 44 micropho ne troublesh ooting 62 modem setting location 63 mouse connecting externally 37 N notice DVD copyright protection 78 num lock 13 on indicator 11 numeric keypad embedded 14 O optical [...]

83 English English U USB connect ing 38 utility BIOS Setup 58 V volume adjusting 25 W Windows keys 15[...]