Acer F2B manual

AcerPower F2b User's Guide[...]

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System tour 1 Front panel 1 Rear panel 2 System features 3 Performance 3 Multimedi a 3 Connectivity 3 System peripherals 4 Mouse (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) 4 Keyboard (PS/2 or USB, manufacturin g option) 4 Speakers 5 System upgrade 6 Open the computer 6 Set up new components 6 Setting up your computer 7 Necessary to know before setup 7 Sel[...]

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1 English System tour Your computer consists of the following: Front panel No. Description No. Description 1 Optical d rive 2 Floppy driv e 3 Power button 4 Microphone ja ck 5 Speaker or headphon e jack 6 USB 2.0 ports[...]

System tour 2 English Rear panel No. Description No. Description 1 Power cord socket 2 Voltage selector switch 3 Fan aperture 4 PS/2 Keyboard port 5 PS/2 mouse 6 Serial connector 7 Printer connector 8 Monitor connector 9 USB 2.0 ports 10 RJ-45 Ethernet connector 11 Microphone-in jack 12 Line-out jack 13 Line-in jack 14 Extension card slots[...]

3 English System features Your computer features: Performance • Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron® CPU • System Memory DDR 266 /333/400, 2 DIMM slots, expandable to 2 GB • Power management functi onality • 3.5" inch floppy dr ive • CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R W (52X/24X), DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD writer • High-capacity , Enhanced -IDE drive •[...]

System tour 4 English System peripherals The AcerPower F2b comp uter consists of the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, a keyboard and a set of speakers (optional). This section provide s a brief descri ption of basic system peripherals. Mouse (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) The included mous e is a standard two-but ton wheel [...]

5 English Speakers For system s bundled with sp eakers, before powering on the system, connect the speaker cable to the audi o-out (external speake r) port on the back panel of the syst em. For more detailed information about the speakers, please refer to the included op erating instru ctions. Note: Speakers are optional and the app earance might b[...]

System tour 6 English System upgrade You can expand your AcerPower F2 b system quickly and easily by adding com ponents. You can als o upgrade t he compon ents of your AcerPower F2b system. Open the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug th e po wer cord from the outlet. • Remove the tw[...]

7 English Setting up your computer The AcerPower F2b is a ver satile, hi gh-power system, su pport ing Intel® Socket 478 CPUs. The computer uses Per ipheral Component Interface (PCI) and Accelerat ed Graphics Po rt (AGP) design. This improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. Your AcerPower[...]

Setting up your computer 8 English Ensure that all items are pre sent an d in good co ndition. If any of the following items are missing or app ear damaged, contact your de aler immediately: • AcerPower F2b Series • PS/2 or USB keyboard (manufacturing option) • PS/2 or USB mouse (manufa cturing option ) • Speakers (for selected models only)[...]

9 English Starting your computer After connecting all the peripheral equipment, st art your computer according to the steps below: 1 Power-on all peripheral eq uipment, such as monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on the system. Once the star t -up process is co mplete, you can begin to use your co mputer. Shutting down your computer From t[...]

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11 English Troubleshooting The following questions are possible situati ons that may ar ise durin g the use of your computer, and each is followed by si mple answers and solutions to the situation. Q: I pressed the power switch bu t the system did not boot up. A: Check the LED loc ated above the power switch. If the LED is not lit, no power is be i[...]

Troubleshooting 12 English Q: No sound comes out of the speakers. A: Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Look for the Volume icon o n the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, clic k on the icon and deselect the mute option. You ca n also press the volu me control/mut e knob on your USB keyboard to toggle the mute function. • If headphones[...]

13 English Taking care of your computer Please read the ins tructions listed in this section. Following th ese instructions will help you maximise the durability of your comput er. Important tips • Do not expose the co mputer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not subject the comput er to magnetic[...]

Taking care of your computer 14 English To clean your pointing device To clean your mouse (with ro ller ball) 1 Open the circular cover undern eath the mouse. 2 Take out the roller b all and wip e it with a soft, damp cloth. 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. To clean your optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refe r to the documenta[...]

15 English Energy Star guidelines compliance As an Energy Partner, Acer Inc. has de termined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Acer Inc. hereby declares that this personal comput er is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Dir[...]

16 English 4 Do not place th is product on an unsta ble cart, stand or table. Should the product fall, it could be seriously damaged. 5 Slots and openings are provid ed fo r ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product a nd to protec t it from ove rheating. Th ese openings m ust not be cove red. The openi ngs should never be bloc ked by [...]

17 English CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VD E approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 4.6 metres (15 feet) . 13 Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling thi s equipment. 14 Avoid using a telephone line (oth er than the cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may [...]

18 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this com puter is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (content shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RA DIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PROD UIT LASERATTENTION: RADIA[...]

19 English Declaration of confor mity for CE marking Conforms to the EMC Directiv e 89/336/EEC as attested by c onformity with the fo llowing harmonised st andards: EN55022:1994 /A2: 1997 : Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interf erence characteristics of Information Technology Equ ipment EN55024: 1998/A1: 2001: Information technology equ[...]

20 English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rule s. Oper ation is su bject to the following tw o conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept an y interf erence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation[...]