User manual ACER ASPIRE 1300

Acer Aspire 1300 series User's guide Copyright © 2002 All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire 1300 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide Original Issue: May 2002 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 specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. 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First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer vii vii vii Getting familiar with your computer A tour of your computer Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Display Indicators Keyboard Special keys Keyboard ergonomics Touchpad Touchpad basics Launch keys Storage Inserting and ejecting a diskette Ejecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray Connectivity options Ethernet and LAN Fax/data modem Audio Securing your computer Security slot Passwords 1 3 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 13 17 18 18 20 21 21 21 22 23 23 23 25 26 26 26 Operating on battery power Battery pack Battery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery level Optimizing battery life Battery-low warning Power management 27 29 29 30 31 31 31 31 33 Contents iv English Peripherals and options External display devices External input devices External keyboard External keypad External pointing device Printer Audio devices Expansion devices PC Card USB devices Miscellaneous options Battery pack AC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgrade Hard disk upgrade 35 37 38 38 38 39 40 41 42 42 44 45 45 45 46 46 47 Moving with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetings Taking the computer home Preparing the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations Traveling internationally with your computer Preparing the computer What to take with you Special considerations 49 51 52 52 52 52 53 53 53 53 54 55 55 55 55 56 56 56 56 Software System software Launch Manager BIOS Setup Utility 57 59 59 60 v Frequently asked questions 67 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 71 75 83 English Troubleshooting 65 English English vi vii 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 using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn on your computer, open the lid and press the power button above the keyboard. To turn the power off, you can do any of the following: · · Click on the Start button in Windows, and then select Shut Down on the popup menu. Push the power button. To use this method, you must first click on the Power Management icon in Windows Control Panel, and then check that the power button is set to shut down the computer when pressed. See Windows Help for more information. English First things first English viii English 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). Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields. Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer. Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. Do not place objects on top of the computer. Do not slam the lid shut. Close the computer gently. Do not place the computer on unstable or uneven surfaces. Taking care of your AC adapter It is important that you look after your AC adapter. · · · · Do not connect the adapter to any other device. Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on it. Route the power cord away from areas where people might walk on it or trip over it. Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting from the mains power socket. Grasp and pull the plug instead. The total ampere ratings of equipment plugged into a power strip should not exceed the ampere rating for that power strip. 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. ix · 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: 1 2 3 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 Troubleshooting my computer 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. English · Do not tamper with the battery. Keep the battery away from children. English English x Getting familiar with your computer Your Aspire 1300 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. 3 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 English A tour of your computer English 4 Getting familiar with your computer English # 1 2 Item Display Launch keys Description Large liquid crystal display (LCD) provides visual output. 4 buttons that can be programmed to start frequently used applications. Turns the computer on and off. Touch sensitive pad that functions like a computer mouse. Right and left buttons that provide the same functions as the buttons on a computer mouse. The scroll key scrolls the contents of a window up and down. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Provides a comfortable platform for your hands when typing on the keyboard. Full-size keyboard for inputting typed data. Light emitting diodes (LED) that show the status of the computer and its components. Locks and releases the lid. 3 4 5 Power button Touchpad Click buttons & scroll key 6 7 Speakers Palm rest 8 9 Keyboard Status indicators 10 Latch 5 # 1 Item Modem jack Description Connects the built-in fax/data modem to a phone line. Connects the computer to an Ethernet 10/100based network. Connects an external microphone for audio input. Connects headphones for audio output. Press the eject button to remove a PC card from the PC card slot. The slot supports a standard Type II or Type III PC card (PCMCIA or CardBus). Supports a standard 3.5" diskette. Press the eject button to remove a diskette from the floppy disk drive. 2 Network jack 3 Microphone-in jack 4 5 Headphone jack PC card eject button 6 PC card slot 7 8 Floppy disk drive Floppy disk eject button English Left view English 6 Getting familiar with your computer English Right view # 1 Item Optical drive Description 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. Used to eject an optical disc when the computer is turned off. Press the eject button to remove a disc from the optical drive. Light emitting diode (LED) that indicates when an optical disc is being read. 2 Optical drive emergency eject hole Optical drive eject button 3 4 Optical disc read indicator 7 # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Kensington lock slot DC-in jack USB ports External display port Parallel port Ventilation slots Description For attaching a security connector. Connects the AC adapter. 2 ports for connecting USB devices. Connects an external (VGA) display monitor. Connects a parallel device, such as a printer. Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. English Rear view English 8 Getting familiar with your computer English Bottom view # 1 Item Ventilation slots Description Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. The computer's removable battery. Slide and hold the latch, and then pull the battery to remove it from the unit. Removable cover provides access to the computer's hard drive. Removable cover provides access to the memory slots for upgrading the computer's memory. 2 3 Battery Battery release latch 4 Hard disk bay 5 Memory compartment 9 Performance · · · · · Mobile AMD Athlon XP1400+, XP1600+, or higher processor. VIA ProSavage KN133 chipset. 2 memory slots supporting 133MHz SDRAM (PC-133), upgradeable to 1GB. 20GB 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" XGA TFT LCD panel. Built-in stereo speakers. Audio input and output jacks. Connectivity · · · Integrated 10/100Mbps Ethernet connection. Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem. 2 universal serial bus (USB) ports. Human-centric design and ergonomics · · · · · All-in-one design (incorporating hard drive, optical drive and floppy disk drive). Rugged, yet extremely portable, construction. Stylish appearance. Full-size keyboard with 4 programmable launch keys. Comfortable palm rest area with well-positioned touchpad. Expansion · · PC card slot enables a range of add-on options. Upgradeable hard disk and memory modules. English Features English 10 Getting familiar with your computer 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 transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) supports extended graphics array (XGA) resolution, enabling 16.7 million colors at 1024 x 768. Video performance Your Aspire 1300 series notebook computer features an accelerated graphics port (AGP) video system integrated in the VIA ProSavage KN133 chipset. This provides a robust solution, while enabling high quality video output. Simultaneous display Your computer's large display, combined with its multimedia capabilities, makes it ideally suited to delivering presentations. You can also connect an external monitor or projector, and then choose to use the computer's LCD panel only, the external device only, or the LCD panel and external device simultaneously. Simultaneous display allows you to manage a presentation on your computer, while your audience watches the monitor or projector screen. 11 Your computer provides an array of six indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to two indicators positioned at the front of the palm rest area. These indicators show the status of the computer and its components. The six indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information: # 1 2 Description Caps Lock active. Num Lock active. (Note: the keypad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numeric keypad.) Scroll Lock active. Floppy disk drive activity. Hard disk drive activity. Optical drive activity. 3 4 5 6 English Indicators English 12 Getting familiar with your computer English The two indicators located at the front of the unit provide the following status information: # 1 Description Battery charge: Green the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. Amber the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging. Red the AC adapter is connected and the battery has a fault. Off the AC adapter is not connected, or the battery is not installed. Power mode: Steady green the computer is on (even if the display is turned off). Flashing green the computer is in standby mode. Off the computer is turned off, or in hibernation mode. 2 13 The keyboard features full-size keys with an embedded keypad, separate cursor control keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys (hot keys). Special keys Lock keys F9 NumLK F10 Scr LK Caps Lock Fn The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light. Lock Key Caps Lock Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase. Toggle on and off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the left side of the keyboard. When Num Lock is on, the embedded numeric keypad can be used. Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn + F9 keys simultaneously. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen toggles up or down one line at a time when the up and down cursor control keys are pressed. Note: Scroll Lock doesn't work in all applications. Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn + F10 keys simultaneously. Num Lock Scroll Lock English Keyboard English 14 Getting familiar with your computer English Embedded keypad The embedded keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small blue numbers and characters on the applicable keys. 7 8 9 * 4 5 6 - 1 2 3 + 0 . / To use the embedded numeric keys, toggle the Num Lk on by pressing the Fn + F9 keys simultaneously. With the embedded keypad turned on, the following actions are possible: Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad. Num lock On Type numbers using embedded keypad in the normal way. Hold down the Shift key while using the cursor keys on the embedded keypad. Hold down the Fn key while typing letters using the embedded keypad keys. Simultaneously press the Shift key for capital letters. Hold Fn key while using cursor-control keys. Num lock Off Cursor control keys on embedded keypad. Main keyboard keys. Type letters in the normal way. 15 The keyboard features two keys that provide Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Description 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 other keys to provide a variety of functions: + Tab activates the next Taskbar button. + E opens the My Computer window. + F1 opens Help and Support. + F opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + M minimizes all windows. Shift + + M undoes the minimize all windows ( + R opens the Run dialog box. + M) action. Applications key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. English Windows keys English 16 Getting familiar with your computer English Hotkeys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions. To use a hot key, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key in the combination. Finally, release both keys. Fn Your computer provides the following hot keys: HotKey Fn + F1 Fn + F2 Fn + F5 Function Decreases the display panel brightness. Increases the display panel brightness. Toggles the display setting between (1) the computer's LCD panel, (2) an external display device connected to the external display port, and (3) simultaneous display on the computer's LCD panel and an external display device. Toggles Num Lk on and off. (See "Special keys"). Toggles the keyboard's Scroll Lock on and off. (See "Special keys"). Toggles the sound on and off. (Mute.) Increases the sound volume. (Doesn't work for an external keyboard.) Decreases the sound volume. (Doesn't work for an external keyboard.) Fn + F9 Fn + F10 Fn + Home Fn + Page Up Fn + Page Down 17 Your computer supports the new Euro currency character. First, hold down the Alt Gr key, and then press the Euro key.. Alt Gr Keyboard ergonomics The wide palm rest area provides a comfortable platform for your hands when typing on the keyboard. The ergonomic design enables you to adopt a relaxed, yet very efficient, typing style. English Euro key English 18 Getting familiar with your computer English Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS/2- compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. The cursor responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide the same functionality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy up and down scrolling in documents and web pages. The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency. Touchpad basics Use the touchpad as follows: · · · Slide your finger over the surface of the touchpad to control the movement of the cursor. Tap the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. Press the left (1) and right (3) click buttons to perform selection and execution functions, just as you would use the buttons on a computer mouse. Use the scroll key (2) to scroll through long documents and web pages. Press the 19 Function Execute Select Drag Left Button Click twice quickly. Click once. Click and hold. Then, slide your finger across the touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection. Right Button Tap Tap twice quickly. Tap once. Tap twice quickly. On the second tap, slide your finger across the touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection. Access content menu Click once. Note: keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the touchpad, clean and dry. The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movements: the lighter your touch, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. English top of the key to scroll up, and the bottom to scroll down. English 20 Getting familiar with your computer English Launch keys Located at the top of the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as key 1,key 2,key 3 and key 4. By default, key 1 is used to launch the email application and key 2 is used to launch the Internet browser. Keys 3 and 4 start the Launch Manager application. All four launch keys can be set by the user. To set the launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. Launch key Email Web browser P1 P2 Default application Launches your email application. Launches your Internet browser. User-programmable User-programmable 21 Your computer's all-in-one design offers a variety of data storage options: · The high capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk drive. The hard drive is upgradeable, enabling you to increase your storage capacity in the future. Consult your dealer if you need to upgrade. · The floppy disk drive. The floppy disk drive accepts standard 1.44MB 3.5" diskettes. The high speed optical drive. Depending on your model, you have a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive. The optical drive provides increased storage capacity, as well as offering a host of multimedia possibilities. · See the section entitled, "A tour of your computer," for the locations of these drives. Inserting and ejecting a diskette To insert a diskette in the floppy disk drive: · · Push the diskette into the drive. Make sure that the label is on the outer edge, and facing upwards. The diskette will click in place, and the floppy disk eject button will pop out. To remove a diskette from the floppy disk drive: · · · Push the floppy disk eject button. The diskette will be released, and partially pop out of the drive. Pull the diskette from the drive. Ejecting the optical drive tray To eject the optical drive tray: · · · With the computer turned on, press the optical drive eject button. The tray will be released, and partially pop open. Gently pull the tray out to its limit. English Storage English 22 Getting familiar with your computer English To load an optical disc: · · · Place a CD or DVD on the open tray. Align the disc's center hole with the tray's spindle. Gently push down on the disc until it clicks in place on the spindle. Gently push in the tray until it clicks closed. Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray If you need to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off, push a straightened paper clip into the optical drive emergency eject hole. The tray will be released, and partially pop open. 23 Your computer has built-in connectivity options, enabling you to hook up to a network or communicate over a phone line. Ethernet and LAN The integrated network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernetbased (10/100Mbps) network. To use the network feature, plug an Ethernet cable into your computer's network jack, and then connect the other end to a network jack or hub on your network. See Windows Help for information on setting up a network connection. Fax/data modem Your computer features a built-in fax/data modem, enabling you to communicate over a phone line. This means that you can connect to the Internet via a dialup account with an ISP, log in to your network from a remote location, or send faxes. Warning: your modem is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging the computer into a digital phone system will damage the modem. English Connectivity options English 24 Getting familiar with your computer English To use the fax/data modem, plug a phone cable into your computer's modem jack, and then connect the other end to a telephone jack. 25 Your computer includes an integrated stereo audio system. Built-in stereo speakers are located at the front of the unit. Volume is adjusted using software, such as Volume Control in Windows, or any other application that provides a volume adjustment control. Two audio ports on the left side of the computer enable external devices to be connected. See, "A tour of your computer," for the location of the audio ports. For information on connecting external devices, see "Audio devices," in the section entitled, "Peripherals and options." English Audio English 26 Getting familiar with your computer English Securing your computer Your computer features hardware and software security solutions, in the form of a slot for a Kensington lock and a password facility. Security slot A slot for a Kensington slot enables you to physically protect your computer from theft. Use this feature as follows: · · Wrap a security lock cable around a heavy or immoveable object, such as a drawer handle on a file cabinet, or a table leg. Insert the lock into the slot on the computer, turn it 90°, and then lock it in place. Passwords You can protect your computer from unauthorized access by setting Windows password protection. The user must enter the password before beginning a Windows session. · · · · First, open User Accounts in Windows Control Panel and select your account. Click Create a Password, and then set your desired password. Click Performance and Maintenance, Power Options in Control Panel. On the Advanced tab, select the option to prompt for a password when your computer resumes from standby. To cancel password protection, reset the password with a blank password. Operating on battery power Your Aspire 1300 series 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 Your computer uses a re-chargeable Ni-Mh or Li-Ion battery pack. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: · · Employs current battery technology standards. Delivers a battery-low warning. To prolong the life of your Ni-Mh battery pack, fully deplete the battery before recharging. A Li-Ion battery, however, can be recharged at any time. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the mains power supply. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer. However, recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure. It is advisable to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup. Contact your dealer for details on ordering a spare battery pack. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your computer's battery will degrade over time. This means that the battery's performance will diminish with time and use. To maximize your battery's life, you are advised to adhere to the recommendations set out below. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a battery pack for the first time, there is a "conditioning" process that you should follow: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Insert the new battery in the computer. Do not turn the computer on. Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. Disconnect the AC adapter. Turn on the computer and operate using battery power. Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. English Battery pack English 30 Operating on battery power English Use this conditioning process for 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. Warning: do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 60°C (140°F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. By following the battery conditioning process you condition your battery to accept the maximum possible charge. Failure to follow this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will also shorten the effective lifespan of the battery. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: · Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. If you want to use constant AC power, you are advised to remove the battery pack after it is fully charged. Not discharging and recharging the battery to its extremes, as described above. Frequent use; the more you use the battery, the faster it will reach the end of its effective life. A standard computer battery has a lifespan of about 500 charges. · · Installing and removing the battery pack Important! Before removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using your computer. Otherwise, turn off the computer first. To install a battery pack: 1 2 Align the battery with the open battery bay; make sure that the end with the contacts will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery is facing up. Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery locks in place. To remove a battery pack: 1 2 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. Pull the battery from the battery bay. 31 To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is charging. However, charging the battery with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. Note: you are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the day. Allowing the battery to charge overnight before traveling enables you to start the next day with a fully charged battery. Checking the battery level The Windows Power Meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery's present charge level. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: · · · · · · Purchase an extra battery pack. Use AC power whenever possible, reserving your battery for on-the-go use. Eject a PC card if it is not being used, as it will continue to draw power. Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. The recommended temperature is 10°C to 30°C. Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-discharge faster. Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. Look after your AC adapter and battery. See, "Taking care of your AC adapter," and, "Taking care of your battery pack." Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter. Warning: connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. English Charging the battery English 32 Operating on battery power English When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Situation The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. Recommended Action 1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the mains power supply. 2. Save all necessary files. 3. Resume work. Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly. 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Close all applications. 3. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer. 4. Replace the battery pack. 5. Turn on the computer and resume work. 1. Save all necessary files. 2. Close all applications. 3. Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer. An extra fully charged battery pack is available. The AC adapter or a power outlet is unavailable. You have no spare battery pack. 33 Your computer features a built-in power management unit that constantly monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, touchpad/mouse, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive, optical drive, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time (the settings are controlled in Windows Power Management), the computer turns off some, or all, of these devices in order to conserve power. Your computer employs a power management scheme that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), enabling maximum power conservation without compromising system performance. ACPI allows Windows to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer. In this way, Windows handles all power-saving chores for your computer. Refer to Windows Help for more information. English Power management English 34 Operating on battery power English Peripherals and options Your Aspire 1300 series notebook computer offers good expansion capabilities. This chapter provides information on connecting peripherals to expand your system. It also describes how to upgrade key components to enhance system performance and keep your computer in step with the latest technology. You are advised to consult your dealer for information on peripherals. In addition, make sure that you read the manuals and other documentation provided with new hardware. 37 You can connect an external (VGA) monitor or projector to your computer's external display port. See the section entitled "Display" for information on using the computer's simultaneous display and multi-display features. Use the Fn + F5 hot key to toggle the display setting between the computer's LCD panel and the external display device. See "Hot keys" for more information. English External display devices English 38 Peripherals and options English External input devices