Acer AS001 manual

AcerSystem User Guide AS001[...]

Copyright© 2009 All Rights Reserved AcerSystem User Guide Visit http://regist ration.acer.com and discover the b enefits of being an Acer customer.[...]

i Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a[...]

ii do not place the product o n a vibrating surface. • Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected sho rt current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by h earing experts,to p[...]

iii • Use the product only with the su pplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) ma ximum length. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product[...]

iv Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group. com/public/Sustainability/sustain ability01.htm. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic produ cts containing an LCD/CRT mo nitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. Fo r [...]

v Acer ENERGY STAR qualifi ed products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" an d "computer sleep" mode after 10 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or mo ving mouse. • Computers will save m[...]

vi Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing in correct glasses or contact lenses, glare, exce ssive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The fo llowing sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes[...]

Information for your safety and comforti Safety instructions i Additional safety information iii Disposal in structions iii Tips and information for co mfortable use v System tour 1 Setting up your computer 2 Necessary to know before setup 2 Selecting a location 2 Opening the pa ckage 2 Connecting peripherals 3 Starting your computer 3 Shutting dow[...]

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1 English System tour Your computer consists of the following: Icon Description Icon Description Power button Floppy drive (selected models only) Microphone jack Optical drive (selected models only) Speaker or headphone jack Media card reader (selected models only) USB port IEEE 1394/FireWire jack (selected models only) Copy button (selected models[...]

Setting up your computer 2 English Note: The specificat ions listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC de pends on the model purchased. Setting up your computer The AcerSystem is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. The computer uses a state-of-the-art bus architecture, which improv[...]

3 English Ensure that all items are pre sent an d in good condition. If any of the following items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • AcerSystem • Mouse (PS/2 or USB) • Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) • Wireless keyboard with pointing function • Remote contr ol for Microsof t ® Windows Media Center Edition Note: Mou[...]

Setting up your computer 4 English In the event of a system c rash, press and hold the power button on the front of the system f or fo ur seconds. After the system ha s shut down, turn off all peripheral devices. System upgrade You can expand your AcerSystem syste m quickly and easi ly by adding components. You can also upgr ade the c omponents of [...]

5 English Frequently asked questions The following questions are possible situati ons that may ar ise during the use of your comp uter and each is followed by easy answers and solutions to the situation. Q: I pressed the power swit ch bu t the system did not boot up. A: Check the LED located ab ove the power sw itch. If the LED is not lit, no power[...]

6 English Q: The printer does not work. A: Do the following: • Make sure that the printe r is conn ected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cabl e is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the co rresponding port on the printer. • For additional information concer ning the pr inter, ref[...]

7 English Taking care of your computer Please read the import ant instructions listed in this section. Following these instructions will help you ma ximize the durabi lity of your computer. Important tips • Do not expose the computer to di rect sunlight. Do not plac e it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to [...]

8 English To clean your pointing device To clean a regular mouse (with rubber ball) 1 Open the circular cover at the base of the mouse. 2 Take out the rubber ball and wi pe it with a soft, damp cloth. 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. To clean an optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refe r to the documentation that came with your m[...]

9 English Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses , and can radiate r[...]

10 English Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration. Notice: Canadian users This Class B di[...]

11 English Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of termin al equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates n o endorsement of the product b y Telecom, nor do es it provide a ny sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assura[...]

12 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser p roduct. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (sho wn below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WH EN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no l[...]

13 English Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. , San Jose CA 95110, U. S. A. Tel : 254-298-400 0 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com 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 d evice may not cause harmful int[...]

14 English Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsi chih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, e-mail:easy_lai@acer.co m.tw And, Acer Europe SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928 Man no Switzerland Her[...]

15 English The standards listed belo w are applied to the product if built with WLAN module or wireless keyboard and mouse. R&TTE Directive 1999/5/ EC as attested by con formity with the following harmonized standard: • Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety -. EN60950-1 -. EN62311 • Article 3.1(b) EMC -. EN301 489-1 -. EN301 489-3 (Applicable to[...]

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