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  • Page 1 Acer Aspire 1710 series User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2003 All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire 1710 Series Computer User's Guide Original Issue: December 2003 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Getting familiar with your computer A tour of your computer Opened front view Closed Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Display Indicators Keyboard Special keys Keyboard ergonomics...
  • Page 4 Peripherals and options External display devices External keypad External pointing device Printer Expansion devices PC Card USB devices Miscellaneous options Installing New Components Opening The Case CPU upgrade Hard disk upgrade Memory upgrade Moving with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to short meetings...
  • Page 5 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Notices Index...

  • Page 7: First Things First

    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.
  • Page 8 viii 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.
  • Page 9 Taking care of your battery pack (Optional) 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. •...

  • Page 11: Getting Familiar With Your Computer

    Getting familiar with your computer...
  • Page 12 Getting familiar with your computer Your Aspire 1710 series 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.

  • Page 13: A Tour Of Your Computer

    A tour of your computer After setting up your new Aspire computer, as illustrated in the Just for starters… poster, take a few minutes to explore the unit. Opened front view Item Description Display Large liquid crystal display (LCD) provides visual output.
  • Page 14 Getting familiar with your computer Item Description Click buttons & Right and left buttons that provide the same scroll key functions as the buttons on a computer mouse. The scroll key scrolls the contents of a window up and down. Audio DJ Button and indicators for the Audio DJ function.

  • Page 15: Closed Front View

    Closed Front view Item Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output Wireless Lights when the Wireless LAN capability is communication enabled. indicator Power indicator Lights when the computer is on.

  • Page 16: Left View

    Getting familiar with your computer Left view Item Description Optical drive 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..

  • Page 17: Right View

    Right view Item Description Right Latch Locks and releases the lid.(One on the right and one on the left) Speaker/Headphone-out Connects to audio line-out devices jack (e.g.,speakers, headphones). Line-in/Mic-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). Selection is through the OS Windows mixer.

  • Page 18: Rear View

    Getting familiar with your computer Rear view Item Description USB ports 2 ports for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Modem jack Connects the built-in fax/data modem to a phone line. S-video Connects to a television or display device with S- video input. External display port Connects an external (VGA) display devices monitor.

  • Page 19: Bottom View

    Bottom view Item Description Battery cover Protects the battery bay. Sub-woofer Enhance the audio quality. Ventilation slots Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

  • Page 20: Features

    Getting familiar with your computer Features Performance Intel® Pentium® 4 FSB 800 processor. • L2 cache 1MB. • Intel 865G with ICH-5, support 800MHz Front Side Bus , dual channel • and HTT support 80 GB or higher-capacity Desktop 5400rpm, 7200rpm HDD. •...
  • Page 21 Human-centric design and ergonomics All-in-one design (incorporating hard drive, optical drive and floppy disk • drive). Rugged and space saving. • Full-size Desktop keyboard. • No need to turn on the system for playing CD or MP3 • Large & comfortable palm rest area with well-positioned touchpad. •...

  • Page 22: Display

    1280 x 1024 . Video performance Your Aspire 1710 series computer features an accelerated graphics port (AGP) video system with Intel 865G 8X, and nVIDIA NV-18M/NV-34M/NV-31M w/ 64MB or 128MB and NV-36M 8x AGP card as option. This provides a robust solution, while enabling high quality video output.

  • Page 23: Indicators

    Indicators Your computer provides an array of five indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to two indicators positioned at the top right hand corner of the LCD panel. These indicators show the status of the computer and its components. The five indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information: Description...
  • Page 24 Getting familiar with your computer Description Num Lock active. (Note: the keypad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numeric keypad.) Scroll Lock active. The two indicators located at the front of the unit provide the following status information: Description Power mode:...

  • Page 25: Keyboard

    Keyboard 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 The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light. Lock Key Description Caps Lock...
  • Page 26 Getting familiar with your computer Windows keys The keyboard features two keys that provide Windows-specific functions. Description Windows key 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 Task bar button.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 Getting familiar with your computer HotKey Function Fn + F8 Speaker Turns the speakers on and off on/off Fn + F9 Audio DJ Turns the Audio DJ function on and off within on/off Windows. Fn + <right Brightness Increases the screen brightness arrow>...

  • Page 29: Keyboard Ergonomics

    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.

  • Page 30: Touchpad

    Getting familiar with your computer 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.
  • Page 31 Use the scroll key (2) to scroll through long documents and web pages. • Press the top of the key to scroll up, and the bottom to scroll down. Right Function Left Button Button Execute Click twice Tap twice quickly. quickly.

  • Page 32: Launch Keys

    E-mail application and key 3 is used to launch the Internet browser. Keys 3 and 4 start the Launch Manager application. All five launch keys can be set by the user. To set the launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. Launch key...

  • Page 33: Storage

    Storage 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 high speed optical drive.

  • Page 34: Emergency Ejection Of The Optical Drive Tray

    Getting familiar with your computer 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. •...

  • Page 35: Connectivity Options

    Connectivity options 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 Ethernet-based (10/100/1000Mbps) 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.

  • Page 36: Fax/Data Modem

    Getting familiar with your computer Fax/data modem Your computer features a software modem(V.92 56Kbps), 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.

  • Page 37: Audio

    Audio Your computer includes an integrated stereo audio system. Built-in stereo speakers and a sub woofer 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 right side of the computer enable external devices to be connected.

  • Page 38: Audio Dj

    Getting familiar with your computer Audio DJ Audio DJ offers all the convenience of an audio CD / MP3 player, enabling you to play your favorite music CDs or “My MP3” folder from the HDD even when your computer is in power-off mode. Operate Audio DJ as follows: •...
  • Page 39 Audio DJ features the following control buttons Description Volume Down Volume Up Previous Track Next Track Stop/Eject Play/Pause Shuffle On/Shuffle Off...

  • Page 40: Securing Your Computer

    Getting familiar with your computer 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.

  • Page 41: Passwords

    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. •...
  • Page 42 Getting familiar with your computer...

  • Page 43: Operating On Battery Power

    battery Operating on power...
  • Page 44 Your Aspire 1710 series 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.

  • Page 45: Battery Pack (Optional)

    Battery pack (Optional) Your computer uses a re-chargeable 12-cell Li-ion 2.2Ah battery pack. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. A Li-ion battery can be recharged at any time. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the mains power supply.

  • Page 46: Installing And Removing The Battery Pack

    Operating on battery power Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time.
  • Page 47 To install a battery pack: * Please refer to “Opening The Case” on page 49 before you proceed to next step. Loosen the screws on the battery cover and remove it from the battery bay. Align the battery to the battery bay and tighten the screws. To remove a battery pack: Refer to “Opening The Case”...

  • Page 48: Charging The Battery

    Operating on battery power Charging the battery 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.

  • Page 49: Battery-Low Warning

    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. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Situation...

  • Page 50: Power Management

    Operating on battery power Power management 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.

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