Acer Aspire 1660 Series User manual

Acer Aspire 1660 Series
User’s Guide
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affixed to your computer. All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial
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Acer Aspire 1660 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide
Original Issue: June 2004
Acer Aspire 1660 Series Notebook Computer
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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 cleaning your computer, it is important that you follow these
steps:
• Turn off the computer and remove the battery.
• Disconnect the AC adapter.
• Clean with a soft cloth moistened with a little water. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Refer to the chapter entitled “Frequently asked questions” on page 63
if any of the following occurs:
• You drop the computer or damage the case.
• You spill liquid on the computer.
• The computer does not operate normally.
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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
Indicators 11
Keyboard 12
Lock keys 12
Embedded keypad 13
Windows keys 14
Hot keys 15
The Euro symbol 17
Touchpad 18
Touchpad basics 18
Launch keys 20
Storage 21
Ejecting the optical drive tray 22
Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray 22
Connectivity options 23
Ethernet and LAN 23
Fax/Data modem 24
Audio 25
Securing your computer 26
Security slot 26
Operating on battery power 29
Battery pack 31
Battery pack characteristics 31
Installing and removing the battery pack 32
Charging the battery 33
Checking the battery level 33
Optimizing battery life 33
Battery-low warning 34
Power management 35
Contents
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Peripherals and options 37
External display devices 39
External input devices 39
External keyboard 39
External keypad 39
External pointing device 39
USB devices 40
IEEE 1394 Port 41
Printer 42
Audio devices 42
Expansion devices 43
PC Card 43
Miscellaneous options 44
Battery pack 44
AC adapter 44
Key component upgrades 45
Memory upgrade 45
Hard disk upgrade 46
Moving with your computer 47
Disconnecting from the desktop 49
Moving around 50
Preparing the computer 50
What to bring to short meetings 50
What to bring to long meetings 50
Taking the computer home 51
Preparing the computer 51
What to bring with you 51
Special considerations 51
Setting up a home office 52
Traveling with the computer 52
Preparing the computer 52
What to take with you 52
Special considerations 52
Traveling internationally with your computer 53
Preparing the computer 53
What to take with you 53
Special considerations 53
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Software 55
System software 57
Launch Manager 57
BIOS Setup Utility 58
OneButton Recovery (OBR) 59
Multilingual operating system installation 59
Restore without a Recovery CD 59
Setup password and exit 60
Troubleshooting 61
Frequently asked questions 63
Requesting service 66
International Traveler’s Warranty (ITW) 66
Before you call 66
Appendix A Specifications 67
Appendix B Regulation & safety notices 73
Index 87
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Getting familiar with
your computer
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Your Aspire 1660 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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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 screen Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) provides
visual output.
2 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn
on and off to show the status of the
computer, its functions and
components.
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3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
4 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used
programs. See“Launch keys” on page 20
for more details.
5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your
hands when you use the computer.
6 Click buttons &
4-way scroll key
The left and right buttons function like
the left and right mouse buttons; the 4-
way scroll key scrolls the contents of a
window up, down, left and right.
7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
8 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.
9 Ventilation slot Enables the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
#Item Description
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Right view
#Item Description
1 Speaker Delivers stereo audio output.
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
3 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
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Features
Performance
• Intel® Pentium® 4 processors 2.80 GHz and above
• 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM, upgradeable to 2048 MB with
dual soDIMM modules
• 40 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk
• Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power
management system
Display
• The 15.4” WXGA (1280x800 resolution) TFT LCD panel providing a
large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use
• ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 9700 with 64 MB DDR video memory
(manufacturing option)
• 3D graphics support
• Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support
• S-video for output to a television or display device that supports
S-video input
• “Automatic LCD dim” feature, automatically selecting the best
setting for the display in order to conserve power
• DualView™ support
Multimedia
• High-speed built-in optical drive:
DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD-Dual, or DVD-Super Multi
• MS DirectSound compatible
• Built-in dual speakers
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Connectivity
• Integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection
• Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem
• Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports
• One IEEE 1394 port
• IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN (manufacturing option)
• Bluetooth (manufacturing option)
Human-centric design
• Rugged, yet extremely portable design
• Stylish appearance
• Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys
• Comfortable palm rest area with well-positioned touchpad
Expansion
• One Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots
• Upgradeable memory modules
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