Acer Aspire 1660 Manual do Utilizador

Acer Aspire 1660 Series User’s Guide

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Getting familiar with your computer

Your Aspire 1660 series notebook computer combines solid performance, versatility, multimedia capabilities and portability with a stylish design. Incr

3EnglishEnglishA tour of your computerAfter setting up your new Aspire notebook computer, as illustrated in the Just for starters… poster, take a few

Getting familiar with your computer4English3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.4 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs.

5EnglishEnglishLeft view # Item Description1 PC Card slots Support one Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card(s).2 Eject buttons Ejects the PC Card(s

Getting familiar with your computer6EnglishRight view # Item Description1 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the compute

7EnglishEnglishRear view# Item Description1 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter.2 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer

Getting familiar with your computer8EnglishBottom view 9 Speaker/Line-Out/Headphone jackConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers and headpho

9EnglishEnglishFeaturesPerformance• Intel® Pentium® 4 processors 2.80 GHz and above• 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDI

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such chan

Getting familiar with your computer10EnglishConnectivity• Integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection• Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem• Four Univer

11EnglishEnglishIndicatorsYour computer provides an array of seven indicators located below the display screen, showing the status of the computer and

Getting familiar with your computer12EnglishKeyboardThe keyboard features full-size keys with an embedded keypad, separate cursor control keys, two Wi

13EnglishEnglishEmbedded keypadThe embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the

Getting familiar with your computer14EnglishWindows keysThe keyboard features two keys that provide Windows-specific functions.Key DescriptionWindows

15EnglishEnglishHot keysUsing the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions

Getting familiar with your computer16EnglishFn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.Fn-F7 Tou

17EnglishEnglishThe Euro symbolIf your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a Europe

Getting familiar with your computer18EnglishTouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a PS/2- compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. T

19EnglishEnglishNote: Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad, clean and dry. The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movements: th

iiiEnglishEnglishFirst things firstYo u r g u i d e sA set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire computer:For more information

Getting familiar with your computer20EnglishLaunch keysLocated at the top of the keyboard are six buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They

21EnglishEnglishStorageYour computer offers a variety of data storage options:• The high capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk drive.The hard drive is upgra

Getting familiar with your computer22EnglishEjecting the optical drive trayTo eject the optical drive tray:• With the computer turned on, press the op

23EnglishEnglishConnectivity optionsYour computer has built-in connectivity options, enabling you to hook up to a network or communicate over a phone

Getting familiar with your computer24EnglishFax/Data modemYour computer features a built-in fax/data modem, enabling you to communicate over a phone l

25EnglishEnglishAudioYour computer includes an integrated stereo audio system. Built-in stereo speakers are located at the front on both sides of the

Getting familiar with your computer26EnglishSecuring your computerYour computer features hardware and software security solutions, in the form of a sl

27EnglishEnglishSetting a passwordPasswords protect your computer from unauthorized access. When set, no one can access the computer without entering

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Operating on battery power

ivEnglishNote: If you are unable to shut down the computer in the usual way, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds. You should th

Your Aspire 1660 series notebook computer operates on battery or AC power.This chapter provides information for operating on battery power, as well as

31EnglishEnglishBattery packThe computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe battery pack has

Operating on battery power32EnglishFollow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times.Use this conditioning proces

33EnglishEnglishTo remove a battery pack:1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.2 Pull the battery from the battery bay.Charging the

Operating on battery power34EnglishBattery-low warningWhen using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter.Warning: Connect the AC adapte

35EnglishEnglishPower managementYour computer features a built-in power management unit that constantly monitors system activity. System activity refe

Operating on battery power36English

Peripherals and options

Your Aspire 1660 series notebook computer offers good expansion capabilities.This chapter provides information on connecting peripherals to expand you

39EnglishEnglishExternal display devicesYou can connect an external (VGA) monitor or projector to your computer's external display port.Use the F

vEnglishEnglishTaking care of your battery packIt is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack.• Use the correct battery mo

Peripherals and options40EnglishUSB devicesYour computer features four Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports for connecting a range of USB peripherals

41EnglishEnglishIEEE 1394 PortThe computer’s IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394 supported device like a digital video camera.See you

Peripherals and options42EnglishPrinterYour computer supports both parallel and USB printers.Refer to the printer's manual for information on:•

43EnglishEnglishExpansion devicesPC CardYour computer features two PC Card slots that support two standard Type II or one Type III CardBus (PCMCIA). T

Peripherals and options44EnglishTo remove a PC Card:1 Close the application that is using the PC Card.2 Double click on the PC Card icon on the taskb

45EnglishEnglishKey component upgradesYour computer is designed to deliver solid performance. However, in time, you might find that your applications

Peripherals and options46English3 Insert the memory module diagonally in the slot (1), and then press down gently until it clicks in place (2). 4 Rep

Moving with your computer

Your Aspire 1660 series notebook computer is ideal for taking with you when you move around.This chapter provides tips on things to consider when trav

49EnglishEnglishDisconnecting from the desktopBefore moving with your computer, you must turn it off and disconnect all peripherals:1 Save your work a

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Moving with your computer50EnglishMoving aroundSometimes you might need to move your computer a short distance. For example, you might need to move f

51EnglishEnglishTaking the computer homeWhen you move between your office and home you will need to prepare your computer for the short trip.Preparing

Moving with your computer52EnglishSetting up a home officeIf you frequently work on your computer at home, as well as at work, it may be worthwhile p

53EnglishEnglishTraveling internationally with your computerOccasionally you might need to travel between countries with your computer.Preparing the c

Moving with your computer54English

Software

Your Aspire 1660 series notebook computer includes system utilities.This chapter provides information on the important software that comes with your c

57EnglishEnglishSystem softwareYour computer comes preloaded with the following software:• Microsoft® Windows® operating system• Hardware BIOS Setup U

Software58EnglishBIOS Setup UtilityThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) contains important information used to configure the hardware and system soft

59EnglishEnglishOneButton Recovery (OBR) Note: This feature is only available on certain models.Multilingual operating system installationFollow the i

EnglishFirst things first iiiYour guides iiiBasic care and tips for using your computer iiiGetting familiar with your computer 1A tour of your compute

Software60English1 Restart the system.2 The instruction "Press <F2> to Enter BIOS" is shown at the bottom of the screen, during POST.

Troubleshooting

This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Please read it before calling a technician.Solutions to more serious problems m

63EnglishEnglishFrequently asked questionsThis section suggests solutions to commonly encountered problems.I press the power button, but my computer d

Troubleshooting64EnglishThere is no audio coming from my computer.Check the following:• The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume contr

65EnglishEnglishThe optical drive cannot read a disc.Check the following:• Make sure that the disc is supported by the drive. If your computer has a C

Troubleshooting66EnglishRequesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty (ITW)Your computer is backed by an International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW

Appendix A Specifications

This appendix lists the general specifications of your computer.

69EnglishEnglishMicroprocessor• Intel® Pentium® 4 processors 2.80 GHz and aboveMemory• 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048 MB wit

EnglishPeripherals and options 37External display devices 39External input devices 39External keyboard 39External keypad 39External pointing device 39

Appendix A Specifications70EnglishKeyboard and pointing device• 84/85/88-key Windows keyboard• Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing deviceI/O port

71EnglishEnglishOperating system• Microsoft® Windows® XP Home/Pro operating system• ACPI 1.0b support• DMI 2.0-compliantPower• 8-cell Li-ion battery p

Appendix A Specifications72English

Appendix B Regulation & safety notices

This appendix lists the general notices for your computer.

75EnglishEnglishEnergy Star Guidelines ComplianceAs an Energy Star Partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guideline

Appendix B Regulation & safety notices76EnglishOperation conditionsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

77EnglishEnglishthe problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor.Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.

Appendix B Regulation & safety notices78EnglishNotice for New ZealandFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/0081 The grant of a Telepermit for

79EnglishEnglishFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/0301 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Teleco

EnglishSoftware 55System software 57Launch Manager 57BIOS Setup Utility 58OneButton Recovery (OBR) 59Multilingual operating system installation 59Rest

Appendix B Regulation & safety notices80EnglishImportant safety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.1 Fo

81EnglishEnglishd If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered b

Appendix B Regulation & safety notices82EnglishPRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE IADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE

83EnglishEnglishGeneralThis product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for

Appendix B Regulation & safety notices84EnglishThe FCC RF safety requirementThe radiated output power of Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card and Blue-tooth

85EnglishEnglishFederal Communications CommissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

Appendix B Regulation & safety notices86EnglishAcer Incorporated8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., HsichihTaipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C.Tel : 886-

87EnglishEnglishIndexAaudio 25connecting externally 42controlling volume 25troubleshooting 64Bbattery packbattery-low warning 34caring

88EnglishWindows keys 14keypadconnecting externally 39Llaunch keys 20left view 5Mmedia accesson indicator 11memoryinstalling 45upgra

89EnglishEnglishVvolumeadjusting 25WwarrantyInternational Traveler’s Warranty 66Windows keys 14