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AcerPower series User's Guide[...]

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System tour 1 Front panel 1 Rear panel 1 System features 2 Performance 2 Multimedi a 2 Connectivity 2 System peripherals 2 Mouse (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) 3 Keyboard (PS/2 or USB, manufacturin g option) 3 Speakers 3 Setting up your computer 4 Necessary to know before setup 4 Selecting a location 4 Opening the pa ckage 4 Connecting periphe[...]

Remark: All im ages are for reference purposes only. Actual configuratio n may vary.[...]

1 English System tour Your computer consists of the following: Front panel Rear panel 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 port (selected models only) Icon Descripti[...]

System tour 2 English System features Performance • AMD mainstream high-performance processor • Expandable system memory • Power management functi onality • 3.5" inch floppy d rive (optional) • Multimedia card reader (optional) • CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW (5 2X/24X), DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD writer (o ptional) • High-capacity, PATA / [...]

3 English Mouse (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) The included mous e is a standard two-but ton wheel mou se. Connect the mouse to the PS/2 mouse port or USB port on the back panel of the system. Keyboard (PS/2 or US B, manufacturing option) Connect the keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard port or USB po rt on the back panel of the system. Speakers For [...]

Setting up your computer 4 English 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 be different, dep ending on th e actual prod uct. Setting up your computer The AcerPower series is a vers atile and powerful system, supporting an AMD CPU. [...]

5 English Ensure that all items are pre sent an d in good co ndition. If any of the following items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • AcerPower series • PS/2 or USB keyboard (manufacturing option) • PS/2 or USB mouse (manufa cturing option) • Speakers (s elected models only) • User's Guide and Starter [...]

Setting up your computer 6 English System upgrade You can expand your AcerPower seri es system quickly and easily by adding com ponents. You can als o upgrade t he componen ts of your AcerPower series system. Opening the com puter Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug th e po wer cord from the ou[...]

7 English Troubleshooting The following are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer, and each is followed by simple answers and solutions. 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 ing applied to the system. Do any[...]

Troubleshooting 8 English A: Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Look for the Volum e 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, earphones or external speakers are co[...]

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

Taking care of your computer 10 English To clean your pointing device To clean your mouse (with ro ller ball) 1 Open the circular cover und erneath the mouse. 2 Take out the roll er ball and wipe 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 documentat[...]

11 English ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an Energy Partner, Acer Inc., has de termined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficienc y. Declaration of conformity for EU countries Acer hereby declar es that this personal comp uter is in compli ance with the e ssential requirements and other relevant pr ovisions of Di[...]

12 English 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 bl ocked or cov ered. The op enings sho uld never be blocked by placing th e product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface . This product should never be placed near or[...]

13 English certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 fee t (4.6 meters). 13 Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling thi s equipment. 14 Avoid using a tel ephone line (other than the cordless type) during an electrical stor m. There may be a r[...]

14 English Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is in correctly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries ac cording to local regulations. Recycle if possible. ADVARSEL ! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosi onsfare ved fejlagtig hå ndtering. Udskiftning må [...]

15 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used wit h this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classifica tion label (content sho wn below) is loca ted 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: RA[...]

16 English Declaration of confor mity for CE marking Conforms to th e EMC Directive 89/3 36/EEC as attested by conformit y with the following harmonized standards: EN55022:1998/A1: 200 0; AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2002: Limits and methods of measurement of radio interfe rence characteristics of information technology equip ment EN55024: 1998/A1: 2001; AS/NZ[...]

17 English Conforms to the Low Vo ltage Dire ctive 73/23/EE C as attest ed by conformi ty with the follo wing harmonized standard: EN60950: 2000 3rd: Safety of In formation Technology Equipment Including Elec trical Business Equi pment. This equipment has been approved by Council Deci sion 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan-European single terminal connec t[...]

18 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 two cond itions: (1) T his device may not c ause harmful interference, and (2) This device mu st accept a ny interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operati[...]