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Acer Aspire 1310 series
 User’s guide                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
                    
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 Copyright © 2003 All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire 1310 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide 2nd Issue: March 2003 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 supplementary documents and publications.  This company makes  no representations or warranties, either expressed or i
                    
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 iii First things first Your guides A set of guides is provided to help you set up and use your Aspire  computer.: The Just for starters… poster shows you how to set up your  computer. This User's Guide provides clear and concise information on  using your computer productively. You are advised to read  it thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference. For more information on our products, services, and support, please  visit ou
                    
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 v Taking 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.  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 cl
                    
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 First things first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iii Getting familiar with your computer 1 A tour of your computer 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 ergonomics 17 Touchpad 18 Touchpad basics 18 Launch keys 20 Storage 21 Inserting and ejecting a diskette 21 Ejecting the optical drive tray 21 Emergency ej
                    
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 viii Peripherals and options 35 External display devices 37 External input devices 38 External keyboard 38 External keypad 38 External pointing device 38 USB devices 39 IEEE 1394 Port 40 Printer 41 Audio devices 42 Expansion devices 43 PC Card 43 Miscellaneous options 45 Battery pack 45 AC adapter 45 Key component upgrades 46 Memory upgrade 46 Hard disk upgrade 47 Moving with your computer 49 Disconnecting from the desktop 51 Moving aroun
                    
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 Your Aspire 1310 series notebook computer  combines solid performance, versatility,  multimedia capabilities and portability with  a stylish design. Increase your productivity  by working wherever you are. This chapter provides an in-depth "tour" of  your computer's features.                                                                                                                                                                         
                    
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 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 the unit. Front view  # Item Description 1 Display Large liquid crystal display (LCD) provides visual  output. 2 Launch keys 4 buttons that can be programmed to start  frequently used applications. 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. English                            
                    
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 5 Left view  # Item Description 1 Modem jack Connects the built-in fax/data modem  to a phone line. 2 Network jack Connects the computer to an Ethernet  10/100-based network. 3 Microphone-in jack Connects an external microphone for  audio input. 4 Headphone jack Connects headphones for audio output. 5 PC card eject button Press the eject button to remove a PC  card from the PC card slot. 6 PC card slot The slot supports a standard Ty
                    
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 6 Getting familiar with your computer Right view  # Item Description 1 Optical drive Depending on your model, 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-Rs and CD-RWs. 2 Optical drive Used to eject an optical disc when the  emergency eject hole computer is turned off. 3 Optical drive eject Press th
                    
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 7 Rear view # Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot For attaching a security connector. 2 DC-in jack Connects the AC adapter. 3 S-video Connects to a television or display device  with S-video input. 4 IEEE 1394 port Connects IEEE 1394 devices. 5 USB ports 2 ports for connecting USB devices. 6 External display port Connects an external (VGA) display monitor. 7 Parallel port Connects a parallel device, such as a printer. 8 Ventilati
                    
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 8 Getting familiar with your computer Bottom view   # Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even  after prolonged use. 2 Reset Switch Forces the computer to shut down in the  event of system lockup. Note: Any unsaved data will be lost. 3 Battery release latch Slide and hold the latch, and then pull the  battery to remove it from the unit. 4 Battery The computer's removable battery. 5 Hard disk bay Removable 
                    
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 9 Features Performance  AMD Athlon XP1800+, XP1900+ or higher processor.  VIA KN266 + VT8235.  2 memory slots supporting 266MHz DDR, upgradeable to 2GB.  High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk.  Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Multimedia  Built-in optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD/CD-RW combo  drive).  14.1” or 15.0” TFT XGA LVDS panel.  Built-in stereo speakers.  Audio input and output jacks. Connectivity  Integ
                    
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 10 Getting familiar with your computer Display  The 14.1” or 15.0” display panel provides a large viewing area for  maximum efficiency and ease-of-use. The thin-film transistor (TFT)  Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) supports extended  graphics array (XGA), enabling 16.7 million colors at 1024 x 768  resolution.  3D graphics support.  Supports simultaneous display between LCD and CRT display.   S-video for output to a televisio