acer 1820PT Aspire Laptop User Guide

: June 17, 2024
: Acer

Table of Contents

First things first
Your guides
Your Acer notebook tour
Specifications
Customer Support
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

acer 1820PT Aspire Laptop

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. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such as “only for certain models”.

The Quick Guide 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.

Follow these steps to access it:

Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.
Click on AcerSystem User Guide.

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.

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

#|

Icon

| Item| Description
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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).
3|

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Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.
Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.

The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.

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> + | | Power management| Launch Windows power management.
< Fn> + | | System property| Starts System Property for displaying system information.
< Fn> + | | Bluetooth| Enables / disables the Bluetooth function. (only for certain models)
< Fn> + | | Sleep| Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
< Fn> + | | Display toggle| Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
< Fn> + | | Screen blank| Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
< Fn> + | | Touchpad toggle| Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
< Fn> + | | Speaker toggle| Turns the speakers on and off.
< Fn> + < >| | Brightness up| Increases the screen brightness.
< Fn> + < >| | Brightness down| Decreases the screen brightness.
< Fn> + < >| | Volume up| Increases the sound volume.
< Fn> + < >| | Volume down| Decreases the sound volume.

Closed front view

#	Icon	Item	Description
1		Communication key	Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G functions.
2		Speakers	Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

Rear view

#|

Icon

| Item| Description
---|---|---|---
1| | Battery bay| Houses the computer’s battery pack.

Left view

#|

Icon

| 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.
4|

HDMI

Right view

#	Icon	Item	Description
1		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.

| 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.

6| | Ethernet (RJ-45) port| Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network.

Base view

#	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,

Specifications

Operating system|

Genuine Windows® 7

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Platform|

Intel® Core™2 Duo processor*
Intel® Pentium® mobile processor*
Intel® Celeron® mobile processor*
Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset

System memory|

Dual-Channel SDRAM support
Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules

Display|

11.6″ HD 1366 x 768
Convertible display

Graphics|

Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset

Communication|

Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)*
WLAN:
- Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N*
- Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g*
- Intel® WiFi Link 1000*
WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

Audio|

Optimized 2nd Generation Dolby® Sound Room® audio enhancement
High-definition audio support
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
MS-Sound compatible
Built-in microphone

Storage subsystem|

2.5″ hard disk drive
Multi-in-1 card reader

Privacy control|

BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
Kensington lock slot

Dimensions and weight|

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)

Power subsystem|

ACPI 3.0
62.16 W 5600 mAh
3-pin 30 W AC adapter
ENERGY STAR®*

Special keys and controls|

84-/85-/88-key keyboard
Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device

I/O interface|

Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
USB 2.0 port
HDMI™ port with HDCP support
External display (VGA) port
Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
Microphone-in jack
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
DC-in jack for AC adapter

Environment|

Temperature:
- Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
- Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
Humidity (non-condensing):
- Operating: 20% to 80%
- Non-operating: 20% to 80%