Acer Aspire 1360 / 1520 Series User's Guide Copyright © 2004 All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire 1360 / 1520 Series Notebook Computer User's Guide Original Issue: 8 / 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 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. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Acer Aspire 1360 / 1520 Series Notebook Computer Model Number : _________________________________ Serial Number: ___________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ All trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective companies. iii 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 Acer's products, services, and support, please visit the web site: http://www.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 and Support for more information. English First things first English iv English Note: 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 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. · · v 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 65 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 Taking care of your battery pack English English vi Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer iii iii Getting familiar with your computer A tour of your computer Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Indicators Keyboard Lock keys Embedded keypad Windows keys Hot keys The Euro symbol Touchpad Touchpad basics Launch keys Storage 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 1 3 3 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 12 13 14 15 17 18 18 20 22 23 23 24 24 25 26 27 27 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 29 31 31 32 33 33 33 34 35 English First things first iii Contents English Peripherals and options External display devices External input devices External keyboard External keypad External pointing device USB devices IEEE 1394 Port Printer Audio devices Expansion devices PC Card Miscellaneous options Battery pack AC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgrade Hard disk upgrade 37 39 39 39 39 39 40 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 44 44 45 45 46 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 47 49 50 50 50 50 51 51 51 51 52 52 52 52 52 53 53 53 53 Software Using system utilities Acer eManager 55 57 57 System software Launch Manager BIOS Setup Utility D to D Recovery (Disc to Disc) Multilingual operating system installation Restore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit 58 58 59 60 60 60 61 Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions Requesting service International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) Before you call 63 65 68 68 68 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Regulation & safety notices Index 69 75 91 English English Getting familiar with your computer Your Aspire 1360 / 1520 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 # 1 Item Display screen Description Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) provides visual output. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. 2 Status indicators English A tour of your computer English 4 Getting familiar with your computer English # 3 4 Item Power button Launch keys Description Turns the computer on and off. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See"Launch keys" on page 20 for more details. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the 4way scroll key scrolls the contents of a window up, down, left and right. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Inputs data into your computer. Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 5 Palmrest 6 Click buttons & 4-way scroll key 7 Touchpad 8 9 Keyboard Ventilation slot 5 # 1 Item PC Card slots Description Support one Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card(s). 2 3 Eject buttons Optical drive Ejects the PC Card(s) from the slots. Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 4 IEEE 1394 port 5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. See page 22 for more details. Delivers stereo audio output. 6 LED indicator 7 Eject button 8 Emergency eject hole 9 Speaker English Left view English 6 Getting familiar with your computer English Right view # 1 2 Item Speaker Ventilation slots Description Delivers stereo audio output. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 3 Security keylock 7 # 1 Item Power jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 4 S-video port 5 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external VGA monitor and LCD projector). 6 Four USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse and USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet LAN network. 7 Network jack 8 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. English Rear view English 8 Getting familiar with your computer English # 9 Item Speaker/Line-Out/ Headphone jack Description Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers and headphones). 10 Line-in/Mic-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player and stereo walkman). Bottom view # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Unlatches to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory. 9 Performance · Mobile AMD SempronTM processors 2600 + 3300+ or higher with 128 / 256 KBL2 chache, supporting AMD PowerNow! Technology and HyperTransport technonlgy(for Aspire 1360 only) AMD AthlonTM 64 processor 3000+ to 3400+ or higher with 1 MBL2 chache, supporting HyperTransport technonlgy(for Aspire 1520 only) VIA Chipset-integrated UnichromeTM PRO graphics core, with up to 64 MB of shared memory 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules 30 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk ( for Aspire 1360 only) 40 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk ( for Aspire 1520 only) Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system · · · · · · Display · The TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use: 14.1" XGA (1024x768) resolution( for Aspire 1360 only) 15.0" XGA (1024x768) or SXGA+ (1400x1050) resolution 15.4" WXGA (1280x800) NVIDIA GeForce4 448 Go with 64 MB of video memory (manufacturing option) NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 with 64 MB of video memory (manufacturing option) NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5700 with 64 MB of 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 · · · · · · English Features English 10 · Getting familiar with your computer English "Automatic LCD dim" feature, automatically selecting the best setting for the display in order to conserve power DualViewTM 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 Connectivity · · · · · · · Integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection ( for Aspire 1360 only) Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection ( for Aspire 1520 only) 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 Sty ...