Acer Aspire manual

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2 Pay attention, please! Your Acer Aspire computer comes with an extraordinary multimedia software package, designed to guide you through what you can do with your computer. This manual is your computer’s reference guide. (If you are reading this manual, it's probably because you are experiencing problems with your computer. To solve your pr[...]

3 Table of Contents Welcome ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Your Aspire Computer: an Overview ---------------------------------- 7 Using the Audio System at its Best ------------------------------------ 20 Adding Options to your Aspire Computer ----------------------------- 22 Need Help? -------------[...]

4 Welcome, and thanks for buying an Acer Aspire computer. Now you own a multimedia system. Your system has been designed to improve your way of working, and to meet current and future needs of any kind of user. Before you start… Read this section carefully, to be able to place your system in the best location. In this section you'll find als[...]

5 Unplug your system from the outlet, and contact qualified service personnel, if one (or more) of the following conditions occur(s): a • The power cord or power plug is damaged or worn out. b • Liquid of any kind has been spilled or poured on the product. c • The product has been exposed to rain or water. d • The product does not work prop[...]

6 How to Place and Install your System at its Best It is important that you place your computer taking into account ergonomic and security issues. Here you can find some hints to make your working environment safer, handier, and more pleasant. Your Monitor . Place your monitor at 50-60 cm from the operator's eyes, and in a position so that the[...]

7 Your Aspire Computer: an Overview The system: Aspire Microtower Device Slot Door System LEDs and Hard Disk Activity LEDs Power Switch Opening Notch[...]

8 Installing your Aspire Computer Refer to the Easy Installation step by step supplied with your computer for quick installation instructions. Switching your Computer On and Off You can switch your computer on by pressing the on button, while you have to complete the shutdown procedure (described in the following pages) before switching your comput[...]

9 Your Mouse Your mouse uses a cursor called pointer. Pointers may have different shapes, generally they assume the shape of an arrow. Your mouse has a rolling device, and two buttons: a left button, and a right button. Quickly depressing and releasing one of these buttons, is called clicking. Sometimes you might need to double click, that is to ra[...]

10 Your Keyboard Your keyboard has been designed to simplify your computer operations. Some keys directly take you to frequently used applications, while a special knob allows you to adjust the audio volume or to activate the Mute function. Some of the keys may act in different ways according to the application program you are using. (To see the ke[...]

11 End Key • Takes you to the end of a line. Page Up / Page Down Keys • Takes you one screen up or down. Backspace Key • Similar to the Canc key, deletes the characters to the cursor's left one by one. Alt and Ctrl Keys • Alone or in combination with other keys, may perform different functions, according to the software program. Num Lo[...]

12 Your Monitor Refer to the documentation provided with your monitor, for more information about your monitor characteristics and usage. Computer Unit Whether it's dealing with one of your personal letters or with a software program you bought from your reseller, your computer is capable of elaborating data in an electronic format, and storin[...]

13 Using Your Floppy Disk Drive Floppy disks are used to copy data on a computer or to copy data from it. They are a useful and cheap way of handling small files. 1 • Insert a floppy disk in your floppy disk drive as shown, its round metal part in the center facing down. 2 • Push it gently until it clicks. 3 • When you have finished using you[...]

14 Formatting a Floppy Disk A floppy disk is a flexible support covered with a magnetic substance, similar to a magnetic tape, on which you can store data in electronic formats. Floppy disks are protected by a rigid plastic case. Before using a floppy disk, you have to format it, to make it able to receive your computer information. Note: Most of t[...]

15 Using your CD-ROM/ CD-RW Drive Unlike floppy disks, CD-ROM/DVD-ROM can be used only to transfer data to your computer. Your Acer computer can use two types of CD-ROMs: audio disks, and data disks. Data CDs can contain a lot of information, and big programs. A CD can contain more information than 450 floppy disks. Press the eject button to manual[...]

16 Data Modem/Fax Your data modem/fax allows your computer to send and receive data, images, and information all over the world, provided that a phone line and Internet access are available. After connecting your computer to the phone line, you can: • Have access to the Internet* • Send and receive faxes • Send and receive email messages Acce[...]

17 Connecting an Optional Printer To use your system at its best, you should connect a printer to it. Using a printer will allow you to generate paper copies of your documents and work. Color printers have become quite inexpensive lately, and using one of them will allow you to get excellent quality graphics: letters, photos, etc.. 1 • Ensure tha[...]

18 Connecting an Optional Serial Device Serial devices are also available on the market, and your computer can handle also a serial interface. The following lines explain how to install a serial device. 1 • Ensure that your computer has been switched off, and that the power cord has been disconnected from the plug. 2 • Connect the serial cable [...]

19 Connecting a Joystick or an Optional MIDI Device The Games/MIDI port transforms your Aspire computer into an exciting equipment for entertainment and games. Here are the steps you have to follow to connect the game or MIDI device to your system. 1 • Ensure that your computer has been switched off, and that the power cord has been disconnected [...]

20 Using the Audio System at its Best Listening to an Audio CD If you want to listen to some music while working on your system, insert an audio CD in the CD-ROM drive, wait from ten to twenty seconds, till your computer automatically detects your audio CD format, and starts to play the CD. Adjusting the Volume You can adjust an audio CD volume in [...]

21 2 • On the taskbar in the lower part of your screen, click the Volume icon. The volume control is displayed (see picture). You can adjust the volume using your mouse. 3 • Open an application program which includes audio mixer functions.[...]

22 Adding Options to your Aspire Computer Several expansion devices, such as hard disks, memories, and expansion cards to accomplish several other tasks can be added to your Acer Aspire system. Adding expansion devices to your system requires a certain level of technical ability, and therefore such a task cannot be carried out by unqualified person[...]

23 Removing Cov ering Panels Lateral panel screws, and panel sliding directions Putting the Covering Panel Back Lateral Panels Sliding Directions[...]

24 Putting the Covering Panel Back After you finish operating inside your computer, put the lateral panels back in place, maintaining their original positioning. 1 • Insert the protruding indented parts (they have the shape of small metallic indentations, and they are placed on the lateral covering upper and lower parts) into the chassis slots, s[...]

25 Need Help? Acer made their best to provide you with an easy to service and reliable computer. However, unexpected issues may arise. Refer to the hints and tips provided by this troubleshooting section, to diagnose and solve your problems. Troubleshooting Answers to the most frequently asked questions follow: The Start button is not displayed on [...]

26 The keyboard doesn't work. 1 • Press the Caps Lock key several times, to see whether the LED commutes from on to off. 2 • If this doesn't happen, check that your keyboard's cable has been inserted into the rear panel connector in the right way. 3 • If the problem persists, contact Acer Technical Support. If at boot time your[...]

27 The sound quality is not very good, or it is unusual, or the system doesn't produce any sound at all. 1 • Turn the volume up, using the knob on your keyboard. 2 • In Windows Me, double click the Volume icon (on the taskbar, close to the clock) to verify that the volume is active, and that the mute control has not been activated, or use [...]

28 Technical Support: Acer Technical Support Web site: http://www.acer.co.uk If you are experiencing problems with your system before your system Warranty expires, you should contact Acer Technical Support. Technical Support supports your problems covered by your system warranty, such as hardware malfunctions. Before calling Acer Technical Support,[...]

29 End User Standard License Agreement. THIS AGREEMENT APPLIES WHEN A SPECIFIC SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER LICENSE AGREEMENT DOESN'T APPLY. IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE, THE SPECIFIC SOFTWARE PRODUCER LICENSE APPLIES. NOTE FOR THE END USER: READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING LEGAL CONTRACT. THE USAGE OF SOFTWARE PROGRAMS PROVIDED WITH YOUR ACER COMPUTER OR OTH[...]

30 CD-ROM Safety Warning Warning: Laser devices release invisible but dangerous radiation: DO NOT OPEN THE CD- ROM DRIVE. Precautions Related to the Lithium Batteries Warning: in case of wrong replacement, batteries may explode. Replace batteries only with batteries of the same or equivalent type, and follow the manufacturer instructions. To dispos[...]

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Limited Pr oduct W arranty A. Coverage of Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty confers upon you specific rights and r emedies. The law of the country of your residence may give you differ ent and mor e expansive rights and r emedies, and the pr ovisions of this Limited Warranty shall not operate to impair or abridge any rights or r emedies you ma[...]

2-Y ears LIMITED W ARRANTY CARD PRODUCT W ARRANTY PERIOD AND TYPE Personal Computers Aspire by Acer 2 Y ears: Mail-in or Carry-In (1) T echnical Support 2 Y ears (Hardwar e only) Software Support 180 days Accessories 6 months Mail-in (1) (1) Mail-in: Customer ships the unit to Acer’ s repair depot. After the r epair is complete, Acer ships the un[...]

Eingeschränkte Pr oduktgarantie Gewährleistungs - und Haftungsr egeln A) Eingeschränkte Produktgarantie Diese eingeschränkte Garantie überträgt Ihnen spezifische Rechte und Rechtsmittel. Die landesspezifischen Gesetze können Ihnen unterschiedliche und darüber hinaus gehende Rechte und Rechtsmittel zubilligen. Diese Garantie schränkt diese [...]

GARANTIE – Bedingungen Produkt GARANTIEDAUER UND ART DER GARANTIE PC Aspire by Acer 2 Jahre Mail-in (1) / Carry-in (2) T echnischer Support 2 Jahre (nur Hardwar e) Software Support 180 T age Zubehör 6 Monate Mail-in (1) (1) Mail-in: Der Kunde schickt das Produkt an die Fachwerkstatt von Acer . Nach erfolgter Reparatur schickt Acer das Produkt zu[...]

Garanzia Limitata del Pr odotto A. Copertura della garanzia Questa garanzia Vi conferisce specifici diritti e rimedi. La legge del vostro Paese potrebbe concederVi diritti e rimedi più estesi. Le condizioni offerte da questa Garanzia non limitano o escludono alcuno dei diritti o rimedi di cui V oi potreste goder e sotto tale legge. Salvo le Limita[...]

CARTOLINA DI GARANZIA (2 ANNI) PRODOTTO PERIODO E TIPO DI GARANZIA PC Aspire by Acer 2 anni: Mail-in o Carry-in (1) Assistenza tecnica 2 anni (solo hardwar e) Assistenza software 180 giorni Accessori 6 mesi: Mail-in (1) (1) Mail-in: Il cliente invia l’unità al centro assistenza Acer per la riparazione. Dopo averla riparata, Acer restituisce l’[...]

Garantie des Pr oduits A. Étendue de la Garantie La présente garantie ne fait pas obstacle à l’exercice de vos droits de consommateur , notamment au regard de la garantie légale des vices cachés. Le présent document explique les droits, restrictions et moyens pour la mise en place de la garantie. T outefois, les droits en vigueur dans le pa[...]

CONDITIONS D'APPLICA TION DE LA GARANTIE D’UNE DUREE DE 2 ans PRODUIT GARANTIE Ordinateurs Aspire by Acer 2 ans: Mail-in ou Carry-In (1) Support T echnique 2 ans matériel Support Logiciel 180 jours Système d'exploitation (OEM) Accessoires 6 mois : Mail-in (1) (1) Mail-in: Le client envoie l’unité à l'atelier de réparation Ac[...]

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