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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.

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Contents Acer Aspire 1300 series As1300E.book Page ii Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Contents Peripherals and options Troubleshooting As1300E.book Page vi Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your battery pack Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing As1300E.book Page x Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Your computer As1300E.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Tour of your computer Front view4Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view CD-ROM drive for reading CDsRear view Bottom view Features Display Video performanceSimultaneous display Indicators # Description Keyboard Special keysLock keys Embedded keypad Windows keys Key Description Windows keyHotkeys Fn + Page DownKeyboard ergonomics Euro keyTouchpad Touchpad basicsTop of the key to scroll up, and the bottom to scroll down Launch keys User. To set the launch keys, run the Acer Launch ManagerStorage Inserting and ejecting a disketteEjecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray Connectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/data modem As1300E.book Page 24 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Audio Passwords Securing your computerSecurity slot Power As1300E.book Page 28 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsMaximizing the batterys life Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack To install a battery packCharging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning32Operating on battery power Power management As1300E.book Page 34 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Options As1300E.book Page 36 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM External display devices External input devices External keyboardExternal keypad External pointing device Printer Audio devices Expansion devices PC CardAs1300E.book Page 43 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM USB devices Battery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgradeHard disk upgrade As1300E.book Page 48 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Computer As1300E.book Page 50 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsTaking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer What to take with youTraveling internationally with your computer Software As1300E.book Page 58 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM System software Launch ManagerBios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Setup UtilityStartup menu Date and TimeBoot Device Save and Reboot Exit menuExit No Save Default Settings Troubleshooting As1300E.book Page 66 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen There is no audio coming from my computer My external microphone does not workKeyboard does not respond Floppy disk drive cannot read a disketteWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Optical drive cannot read a discPrinter does not work As1300E.book Page 70 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Specifications As1300E.book Page 72 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions PowerEnvironment Operating systemAppendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Use conditionsModem notices Telecommunications noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens TBRImportant safety instructions Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement As1300E.book Page 81 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PMAs1300E.book Page 82 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM Index Upgrading Speakers Troubleshooting As1300E.book Page 86 Tuesday, July 9, 2002 201 PM
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