Aspire 1820PT / 1420P Series Quick Guide
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First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc.
English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Top view 1 13 2 12 3 4 5 11 10 9 6 7 8 # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models).
Icon Item Description 3 P Programmable key Launch predefined programs or userdefined programs at a push of a button. 4 Backup key Press to start automatic backup procedure. 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2.
English 6 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Note: Hotkeys are not available from the virtual keyboard. Hotkey Function Description + Icon Power management Launch Windows power management. + System property Starts System Property for displaying system information.
1 # Icon English Closed front view 2 Item Description 1 Communication key Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G functions. 2 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Rear view 1 # 1 Icon Item Description Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
English 8 Left view 1 # 3 4 5 Item Description 1 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
English Right view 1 # 1 Icon 2 3 4 5 6 Item Description Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. 3 USB 2.
English 10 Base view 1 6 5 2 4 3 # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
Operating system • Genuine Windows® 7 Platform • • • • • • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor* Display • • 11.
English 12 Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ACPI 3.0 62.16 W 5600 mAh 3-pin 30 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* 84-/85-/88-key keyboard Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) USB 2.
