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Acer Aspire 2020 Series
User’s Guide
Contents
Main
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First things first
Yo ur g u i de s
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer on and off
Taking care of your computer
Taking care of your AC adapter
Taking care of your battery pack
Cleaning and servicing
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First things first iii
Contents
Getting familiar with your computer 1
Operating on battery power 31
Peripherals and options 39
Moving with your computer 49
Software 55
Troubleshooting 73
Appendix A Specifications 79 Appendix B Notices 85 Index 99
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Open view
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Front view
Top vi e w
Left view
Right view
Rear vie w
Bottom view
Features
Performance
Multimedia
Connectivity
Human-centric design
Display
Indicators
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The five indicators located at the front of the unit provide the follow- ing status information:
Key bo ar d
Lock keys
Embedded numeric keypad
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Windows keys
The keyboard features two keys that provide Windows-specific func- tions.
Function keys
Euro key
Tou c h p a d
Tou ch p ad ba si c s
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Launch keys
Storage
Ejecting an optical disc
To eject an optical disc
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Connectivity options
Ethernet and LAN
Fax /da ta mod em
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Aspire Media Console
Securing your computer
Security slot
Passwords
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Battery pack
Battery pack characteristics
Maximizing battery life
Conditioning a new battery pack
Installing and removing the battery pack
To install a battery pack
To remove a battery pack
Charging the battery
Checking the battery level
Optimizing battery life
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Battery-low warning
When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter.
When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation:
Power management
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External display devices
External input devices
External keyboard
External keypad
External pointing device
USB devices
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Printer
Audio devices
Expansion devices
PC Card
To insert a PC card
To remove a PC card
Key component upgrades
Memory upgrade
Installing memory
Hard disk upgrade
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Disconnecting from the desktop
Moving around
What to bring to short meetings
What to bring to long meetings
Taking the computer home
What to bring with you
Setting up a home office
Traveling with with computer
What to take with you
Traveling internationally with your computer
What to take with you
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System software
Launch Manager
Aspire Arcade
Instant-on Arcade
Features and Benefits
Cinema
Album
Music
File type compatibility
Windows Arcade
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Arcade Hot keys
Finding and playing content
Advanced Settings
Arcade controls
Navigation controls
Player controls
Cinema
DVD settings
Video
Language
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Slideshow settings
Video
Playing a video file
Editing a video file
Music
Burner
Copy - backup your CD/DVD collection
Audio - create your own greatest hits CDs
Data - store files simply and easily
Video - your world in pictures
File type compatibility
BIOS Setup Utility
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Frequently asked questions
I press the power button, but my computer does not start or boot-up.
Nothing appears on the screen.
The image is not full-screen.
There is no audio coming from my computer.
My external microphone does not work.
The keyboard does not respond.
The optical drive cannot read a disc.
The printer does not work.
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Energy Star Guidelines Compliance
FCC notice
Notice: Shielded cables
Notice: Peripheral devices
Caution
Modem notices
Notice for USA
TBR 21
List of Applicable Countries
Notice for Australia
Notice for New Zealand
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Important safety instructions
Laser compliance statement
LCD pixel statement
Macrovision copyright protection notice
Radio Device Regulatory Notice
General
European Union (EU)
List of Applicable Countries
The FCC RF safety requirement
Canada - Low power license-exempt radiocommunication devices (RSS-210)
Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102)
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
Appendix B Notices
Index
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B
C
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