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Aspire one Series Quick Guide

Original Issue: 06/2008

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Aspire one Series Notebook PC

Model number: __________________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________

Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.

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Federal Communications Commission

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration:

Product name:

Model number:

Machine type:

SKU number:

Name of responsible party:

Address of responsible party:

Contact person:

Tel:

Fax:

Notebook PC

ZG5

Aspire one

Aspire one -xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z)

Acer America Corporation

333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 USA

Acer Representative

1-254-298-4000

1-254-298-4147

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CE Declaration of Conformity

We,

Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited

3F, No. 168 Xizang Medium Road, Huangpu District,

Shanghai, China

Contact person: Mr. Easy Lai

Tel: 886-2-8691-3089, Fax: 886-2-8691-3000

E-mail: [email protected]

Hereby declare that:

Product: Notebook PC

Model number: ZG5

Trade name: Acer

Machine type:

SKU number: Aspire one -xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z)

Aspire one

Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will continue complying with the requirements.

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards:

• EN55022:1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003, AS/NZS CISPR22:2002, Class B

• EN55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003

• EN55013:2001 + A1:2003 + A2:2005 (Applied to products with TV function)

• EN55020:2007 (Applied to products with TV function)

• EN61000-3-2:2000 + A2:2005, Class D

• EN61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 + A2:2005

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Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards:

• EN60950-1:2001 + A11:2004

• EN60065:2002 (applies to producst with TV function)

Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network

(PSTN).

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards:

• Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety

• EN60950-1:2001+ A11:2004

• EN50371:2002

• Article 3.1(b) EMC

• EN301 489-1 V1.4.1

• EN301 489-3 V1.4.1

• EN301 489-17 V1.2.1

• Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages

• EN300 220-3 V1.1.1

• EN300 328 V1.6.1

• EN300 440-2 V1.1.2

• EN301 893 V1.2.3

CE Issued Date: 29 February 2008

Easy Lai / Director

Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited

29 Feb 2008

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Just for starters

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Ensure that the battery is probably locked in place, as illustrated in 2-2.

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Illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.

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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.

Quick Guide

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides*:

First off, the Quick Guide helps you get started with setting up your computer.

The Application Manual introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document

Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Information for your safety and comfort.\

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem

User Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

* IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the guides mentioned herein, whether in printed or electronic form, are for your reference only and except as provided in the specific warranty information contained in the AcerSystem User Guide nothing contained in these guides shall constitute a representation or warranty by Acer with regard to the product you purchased. Acer expressly disclaims any liability for errors contained in the guides.

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First Step

The first time you turn on your Aspire one , you will be asked to choose your preferred language, time, date and password.

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Language:

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Password:

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Time and Date:

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Home Screen:

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Network configuration

This guide will help you configure your LAN and wireless network settings to enable you to connect to the Internet.

Setting up LAN connection

Simply plug in the LAN cable to the Ethernet (RJ-45) port. Please refer to "Left view" on page 12 for the location of the Ethernet port.

Setting up wireless connection

1. Please switch on the wireless LAN using the switch on the front of your Aspire one .

2. Click the icon on your system tray and choose the wireless access point you want to connect to.

Your Aspire one tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters section, let us show you around your new Acer notebook.

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Top view

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1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam

2 Microphone

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Display screen

Status indicators

Keyboard

Touchpad

Click buttons (left, and right)

Wireless LAN communication indicator

Power button/ indicator

Description

Web camera for video communication

Internal microphone for sound recording.

Also called Liquid-Crystal Display

(LCD), displays computer output.

Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components.

For entering data into your computer.

Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.

Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

Turns the computer on and off.

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Closed front view

# Icon Item

1 Wireless communication switch

Left view

2 DC-in jack

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Description

Enables/disables the wireless function.

Accepts input from external microphones.

External display

(VGA) port

Connects to line-out audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

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.

Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.

USB 2.0 port

Storage Expansion slot

Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse).

Accepts one Secure Digital (SD) card, used to expand the capacity of My Files. Push the card inwards and let it pop out before removing.

Note: This slot is for expanding My Files long-term. For transferring files to and from other devices, use the 5-in-1 card reader.

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Right view

# Icon Item

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Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.

Headphone/speaker/ line-out jack

Description

Connects to line-out audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

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USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse).

Multi-in-one 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.

Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Rear & Base view

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Battery bay

Battery lock

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Houses the computer's battery pack.

Locks the battery in position.

Ventilation slots and cooling fan

Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

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