Aspire 1820PT / 1420P Series
Quick Guide
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Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.
Click on AcerSystem User Guide.
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access the Help and Support menu.
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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
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Icon
Item
Description
Acer Crystal Eye
webcam
Web camera for video communication.
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Display screen
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output
(Configuration may vary by models).
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Icon
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Item
Description
Programmable
key
Launch predefined programs or user-
defined programs at a push of a button.
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Backup key
Press to start automatic backup
procedure.
HDD
Indicates when the hard disk drive is
active.
Num Lock
Caps Lock
Power1
Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Indicates the computer's power status.
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Battery1
Indicates the computer's battery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when
the battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows blue
when in AC mode.
Bluetooth
Indicates the status of Bluetooth
communication
indicator
communication. (only for certain models)
Communication
indicator
Indicates the status of WLAN / 3G
communication.
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Click buttons (left The left and right buttons function like
and right)
the left and right mouse buttons.
Touchpad
Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
Palmrest
Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
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Keyboard
Stylus
For entering data into your computer.
A pen tool for entering data into your
computer.
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Microphone
Internal microphone for sound recording.
Magnetic lock
A lock that snaps into place to prevent
the screen from inadvertently rotating.
1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed
up.
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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 <Fn> key before pressing the other key
in the hotkey combination.
Note: Hotkeys are not available from the virtual keyboard.
Hotkey
Icon
Function
Description
<Fn> + <F1>
Power
management
Launch Windows power
management.
<Fn> + <F2>
<Fn> + <F3>
System
property
Starts System Property for displaying
system information.
Bluetooth
Sleep
Enables / disables the Bluetooth
function. (only for certain models)
<Fn> + <F4>
<Fn> + <F5>
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Display toggle Switches display output between the
display screen, external monitor (if
connected) and both.
<Fn> + <F6>
Screen blank
Turns the display screen backlight off
to save power. Press any key to
return.
<Fn> + <F7>
<Fn> + <F8>
Touchpad
toggle
Turns the internal touchpad on and
off.
Speaker
toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.
<Fn> + <
<Fn> + <
<Fn> + <
<Fn> + <
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Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Brightness
down
Decreases the screen brightness.
Increases the sound volume.
Volume up
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
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Closed front view
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Item
Description
Communication key
Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G
functions.
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Speakers
Left and right speakers deliver stereo
audio output.
Rear view
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Item
Description
Battery bay
Houses the computer's battery
pack.
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Left view
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Item
Description
External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device (e.g.,
external monitor, LCD projector).
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DC-in jack
Connects to an AC adapter.
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Ventilation slots
HDMI port
Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
HDMI
Supports high definition digital video
connections.
USB 2.0 port
Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
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Right view
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Icon
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.
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Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack with
Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g., speakers, headphones).
S/PDIF support
Accepts inputs from external
microphones.
Microphone-in jack
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USB 2.0 port
Connects to USB 2.0 devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Power button /
indicator
Slide the power button to turn the
computer on and off. / Indicates the
computer's power status.
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Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
Note: Wrap the computer security
lock cable around an immovable
object such as a table or handle of a
locked drawer. Insert the lock into the
notch and turn the key to secure the
lock. Some keyless models are also
available.
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Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network.
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Base view
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Icon Item
Battery bay
Description
Houses the computer's battery pack.
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Hard disk bay
Houses the computer's hard disk
(secured with screws).
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Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
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.
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Battery lock
Locks the battery in position.
Battery release latch
Releases the battery for removal.
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Specifications
Genuine Windows®
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Operating
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Platform
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Intel® Core™2 Duo processor*
Intel® Pentium® mobile processor*
Intel® Celeron® mobile processor*
Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset
Dual-Channel SDRAM support
System memory
Display
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Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable
to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules
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11.6" HD 1366 x 768
Convertible display
Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset
Graphics
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Communication
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Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and
quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900
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WLAN:
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Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N*
Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g*
Intel® WiFi Link 1000*
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WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Optimized 2nd Generation Dolby® Sound Room®
audio enhancement
Audio
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High-definition audio support
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for
digital speakers
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MS-Sound compatible
Built-in microphone
Storage
subsystem
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2.5" hard disk drive
Multi-in-1 card reader
Privacy control
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BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
Kensington lock slot
Dimensions
and weight
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285 (W) 208.9 (D) 28.5/34.5 (H) mm
(11.22 x 8.22 x 1.12/1.36 inches)
1.72 kg (3.79 lbs.) (non-3G SKU)
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Power
subsystem
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ACPI 3.0
62.16 W 5600 mAh
3-pin 30 W AC adapter
ENERGY STAR®*
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Special keys
and controls
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84-/85-/88-key keyboard
Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device
I/O interface
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Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
USB 2.0 port
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HDMI™ port with HDCP support
External display (VGA) port
Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF
support
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Microphone-in jack
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
DC-in jack for AC adapter
Environment
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Temperature:
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Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
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Humidity (non-condensing):
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Operating: 20% to 80%
Non-operating: 20% to 80%
Note: * Only for certain models.
Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The
exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
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