Acer Aspire 2020 Service Guide

							14Chapter 1
Aspire 2020 Open View
#ItemDescription
1 Screen Wide screen display provides visual output
2 Power Button Turns the computer on or off
3 Launch Keys Buttons that can be programmed to start 
frequently used applications
4 Stereo Speakers Produce stereo sound
5 Touchpad Touch sensitive pad that functions like a 
computer mouse
6 Click buttons and 4-way 
scroll keyRight and left button that provide the same 
functions as the buttons on a computer 
mouse. The scroll key scrolls the contents 
of a window up and down, as well as right 
and left 
						

							Chapter 115
Aspire 2020 Front View
#IconItemDescription
1 Headphone-in Jack Connects headphones for audio output
2 Microphone-in Jack Connects an external microphone for 
audio input
3 4 in 1 Card Reader Supports:
TMemoryStick
TMulitMediaCard
TSecureDigital
TSmartMedia
4 Latch Locks and release the lid
5 Bluetooth Button Enables Bluetooth functionality
(manufacturing option)
6 Wireless Button Enables Wireless Connectivity
(manufacturing option) 
						

							16Chapter 1
Aspire 2020 Top View
#ItemDescription
1 Built-In Microphone For recording audio on the computer
2 Status Indicator LEDs that turn on and off to show system 
status
3 Arcade Button Multimedia button
4 Console display Media status display
5 Stop Stop the Arcade application
6 Media Controls Multimedia Button 
						

							Chapter 117
Asipre 2020 Left View
#ItemDescription
1 PC card slot Type II PC card supports PCMCIA or 
CardBus
2 PC card eject button Press the eject button to remove a PC card 
from the PC card slot
3 Eject button Ejects optical disc
4 Slot-loading Optical Support an optical disc 
						

							18Chapter 1
Aspire 2020 Right View
#ItemDescription
1 Infrared Port Interfaces with infrared 
devices(e.g. infrared printer, IR. 
aware computer, etc..)
2 DC-in Jack Connect the AC power adapter
3 Kensingtone lock slot For attaching a security device
4 Ventilation slot Enables the computer to stay cool, 
even after prolonged use 
						

							Chapter 119
Aspire 2020 Rear View
#IconItemDescription
1 S-Video Connects to a television 
or display device with S-
video input.
2 External display port Connects an external 
(VGA) display monitor.
3,4,8 USB Ports Three USB2.0 ports for 
connecting USB devices.
5 Network Jack Connects the computer 
to an Ethernet 10/100-
based network.
6 Modem Jack Connects the built-in fax/
data modem to a phone 
line.
7 Parallel Port Connects a parallel 
device, such as a printer.
9 IEEE 1394 Port Connects IEEE 1394 
devices. 
						

							20Chapter 1
Aspire 2020 Bottom View
#ItemDescription
1 Mini-PCI Slot Slot for adding mini-PCI slot
2 Hard Disk Bay Removable cover provides access to the 
computer’s hard disk drive
3 Memory Compartment Removable cover provides access to the 
memory slots for upgrading the computer’s 
memory
4 Battery Release Latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery 
pack
5 Battery Pack The computer’s removable battery
6 Sub-Woofer Outputs low/mid range audio 
						

							Chapter 121
Indicators
Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four
indicators positioned at the front of the palm rest area. These indicators show the status of the computer
and its componetns.
                                      Aspire 2010                                                                     Aspire 2020
The three indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information:
NOTE: The keypad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numeric keypad.
IconDescription
Caps Lock activity
Blue -- Captial lock is on
Num Lock activiy
Blue -- Number lock is on
Scroll Lock activity 
						

							22Chapter 1
The four indicators located at the front of the unit provide the following status information:
IconItemDescription
Power mode
TOff --System Off
TGreen -- System On
TOrange -- System in standby mode (S3 
state)
TOrange Flashing --System Entering 
hibernation mode (S4 state) until 
process complete
TReadable when LCD lid closed
Media Activity
TFlashing --Media is active
TMedia includes all internal media 
devices, such as HDD and ODD.
Email
TFlash when receiving mails
Hard Disc mode
THard disc drive is reading or writing 
data
Battery mode
TBlue -- fully charged
TFlashing orange -- Low power 
TOrange -- Charging 
TReadable when LCD lid closed
Bluetooth mode
TBluetooth wireless connection is 
enabled
TBlue -- Internal Bluetooth is on
TReadable when LCD lid closed
Wireless LAN mode
TWireless LAN communication is 
enabled
TOrange -- Internal WLAN device 
(802.11a/802.11b/802.11g) is on
TReadable when LCD lid closed 
						

							Chapter 123
Keyboard
The keyboard features full-size keys with an embedded keypad, separated cursor keys, two Windows 
keys, and twelve function keys (hot keys).
Special keys
Lock keys
                     
Aspire 2010
      Aspire 2020
The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
NOTE: Scroll Lock doesn’t work in all applications. Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn+F12 keys
             simultaneously.
Lock KeyDescription
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in 
uppercase. Toggle on and off by pressing the Caps Lock key on 
the left side of the keyboard.
Num lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded numeric keyboard can be 
used. Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn+tkeys 
simultaneously.
Scroll lock When Scroll Lock is on, the screen toggles up or down one line
at a time when the up and down cursor control keys are pressed.