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Acer Aspire 1710 Series
User’s Guide
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Copyright © 2004 All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire 1710 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide Original Issue: February 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 supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and
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First things first vii Your guides vii Basic care and tips for using your computer vii Getting familiar with your computer 1 A tour of your computer 3 Opened front view 3 Closed front view 5 Left view 6 Right view 7 Rear view 8 Bottom view 9 Features 10 Display 12 Indicators 13 Keyboard 15 Special keys 15 Keyboard ergonomics 19 Touchpad 20 Touchpad basics 20 Launch keys 22 Storage 23 Ejecting the optical drive tray 23 Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray 24 Connectivity options 25 Ethern
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iv Peripherals and options 41 External display devices 43 External keyboard 44 External keypad 44 External pointing device 44 Printer 45 Audio devices 45 Expansion devices 46 PC Card 46 USB devices 47 Miscellaneous options 48 Installing new components 49 Opening the case 49 CPU upgrade 50 Hard disk upgrade 51 Memory upgrade 52 Moving with your computer 55 Disconnecting from the desktop 57 Moving around 58 Preparing the computer 58 What to bring to short meetings 58 What to bring to long meetings
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English v Troubleshooting 67 Frequently asked questions 69 Appendix A Specifications 73 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 79 Index 93 English
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English vii 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 our web site www.global.acer.com. Basic care and tips for u
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viii Note: If you are unable to shut down the computer in the usual way, press and hold the power switch for more than four seconds. You should then wait at least two seconds before turning the computer on again. 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 a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0°C (32°F), or above 50°C (122°F). •
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English ix Taking care of your battery pack (optional) 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 cleaning your computer, it is important that
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Getting familiar with your computer
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2 Getting familiar with your computer Your Aspire 1710 series 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. English
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English 3 A tour of your computer After setting up your new Aspire computer, as illustrated in the Just for starters… poster, take a few minutes to explore the unit. Opened front view # Item Description 1 Display Large liquid crystal display (LCD) provides visual output. 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 3 Keyboard Full-size keyboard for inputting typed data. 4 Touchpad Touch sensitive pad that functions like a computer mouse. English
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4 Getting familiar with your computer # Item Description 5 Click buttons & Right and left buttons that provide the same scroll key functions as the buttons on a computer mouse. The scroll key scrolls the contents of a window up and down. 6 Audio DJ Button and indicators for the Audio DJ function. controls and For more information, see “Audio” on page 27. indicator 7 Palm rest Provides a comfortable platform for your hands when typing on the keyboard. 8 Launch keys 1 switch button for wired/
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English 5 Closed front view # Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Wireless Lights when the Wireless LAN, or Bluetooth, communication capability is enabled. indicator 3 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. English
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6 Getting familiar with your computer Left view # Item Description 1 Optical drive Depending on your model, the optical drive is one of the following: • DVD/CD-RW combo drive for reading CDs and DVDs, and writing to CD-Rs and CD-RWs. • DVD Dual 2 Optical disc read Light emitting diode (LED) that indicator indicates when an optical disc is being read. 3 Optical drive eject button Press the eject button to remove a disc from the optical drive. 4 Optical drive emergency Used to eject an opti
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English 7 Right view # Item Description 1 Right latch Locks and releases the lid (one on the right and one on the left). 2 Speaker/Headphone- Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., out jack speakers, headphones). 3 Line-in/Mic-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Selection is through the OS Windows mixer. 4 IEEE 1394 port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device. 5 IEEE 1394 port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device. 6Two USB ports Connects USB 2.0 devic
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8 Getting familiar with your computer Rear view # Item Description 1 Two USB ports Connects USB 2.0 devices. 2 Modem jack Connects the built-in fax/data modem to a phone line. 3S-video Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 4 External display port Connects an external (VGA) display devices monitor. 5 COM port Connects to other serial interface devices. 6 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 7 Parallel port Connects a parallel device, such
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English 9 Bottom view # Item Description 1 Battery cover Protects the battery bay. 2 Sub-woofer Enhances the audio quality. 3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. English
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10 Getting familiar with your computer Features Performance • Intel® Pentium® 4 FSB 800 processor • L2 cache 1MB • Intel 865G with ICH-5, support 800MHz Front Side Bus , dual channel and HTT support • 80 GB or higher-capacity Desktop 5400rpm, 7200rpm HDD • Microsoft® Windows® XP Home/Pro operating system • Optional 6-in-1 Multimedia memory card reader module Multimedia • DVD/CD-RW combo • DVD Dual drive • Audio input and output jacks • Optional 6-in-1 Multimedia memory card reader module • Hard
