Acer L series manuale d’uso

Aspire L 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 3 Wireless keyboard with bu ilt-in pointing device 3 Remote contr ol 3 Setting up your computer 4 Necessary to know before setup 4 Selecting a location 4 Opening the pa ckage 4 Connecting peripheral s 5 Starting your computer 5 S[...]

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 # Item # Item 1 Optical drive eject button 2 Slot-loading optical drive 3 Power but ton 4 Front-a ccess cover 5 4 USB 2.0 ports 6 4-pin IEEE 1394 port # Item # Item 1 PS/2 mouse port 2 PS/2 keyboard port 3T V - o u t 4 S-video out 5 Parallel port 6 VGA port 7 6-pi[...]

System tour 2 English System features Performance • AMD Athlon64 (FX) soc ket-939 processor • DDR-SDRAM PC3200, expa ndable to a maximum of 4 GB • Power management functi onality • Slot-loading DVD/ CD writer • High-capaci ty SATA HDD • Supports USB 2.0 high -performan ce periphera ls Multimedia • Stereo-surrou nd audio s ystem via on[...]

3 English System peripherals The Aspire L series computer consists of the system itself and sys tem peripherals, like input devices or a set of speakers (optional). This section provides a brief descript ion of basic system peripherals. Wireless keyboard with built-in pointing device The wireless keyboard provide s all the functionality of a standa[...]

Setting up your computer 4 English Setting up your computer The Aspire L series is a versatile and powerful system, supporting an AMD CPU. The computer uses a state -of-the-art bus architect ure, which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and soft ware applicatio ns. Your Aspire L series has standa rd I/O (input[...]

5 English Ensure that all items are pre sent an d in good co ndition. If any of th e following items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Aspire L series system • Wireless keyboard with built-in pointi ng device • Remote contr ol • Starter poster Other user documen tation and third-party software. Connecting per[...]

Setting up your computer 6 English Using Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Media Center Edition Getting started There are two ways to open Windows ® XP Media Center Edition: 1 Use your mous e to open t he Start menu by cli cking on the start icon in the bottom left hand of your Windows desktop. Then select Media Ce nter from the Start menu or fr om your [...]

7 English My TV (selected models only) With My TV it is p ossible to find and record your favorite shows using the program guide (selected regions only). It is a l so possible to record a show while watching another prerecorded show. To watch a recorded show 1 Select My TV , then R ecorded TV . 2 Navigate to select the name of the recording you wis[...]

Setting up your computer 8 English Help and support Answers to many of your questions ca n be found in the he lp section. To open the Help section: 1 Start up Media Center and then select Settings (b y pressing More on your remo te or rig ht-clicking t he mouse) 2 Select the Help option , then choose what kind of help you need.[...]

9 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 locat ed around the power switc h. If the LED is not lit, no power is be ing applied to the system. Do a[...]

Troubleshooting 10 English Q: No sound comes out of the speakers. A: Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Look for the Volume icon on 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,[...]

11 English Taking care of your computer Please read the ins tructions listed in this section. Following th ese instructions will help you maximize the durabi lity of your computer. Important tips • Do not place oth er equipement on top of th e computer. • Do not block system ventilation. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do no [...]

Taking care of your computer 12 English Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboard 1 Turn off the comp uter and unplug the power cord. 2 Use a soft cloth moistened with wa ter and gently wipe the exterior of the computer an d the keyboard. Do not use liquid or aer osol cleaners. When to contact a service technician • If you drop a[...]

13 English Declaration of conformity for EU countries Acer hereby declar es that this personal comp uter is in comp liance with th e essential requirements and other relevant pr ovisions of Dir ective 1999/5/EC. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other c omputing devices mu st be made using sh ielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC r[...]

14 English This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless prop er ventilation is provided. 6 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of po wer available, consul t your dealer or local power compan y. 7 D[...]

15 English 14 Avoid using a telephone line (oth er than the cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. 15 Regarding the standards of worksta tion regulations, d o not place the model in the visual field of the user, be cause of the glossy front of the case. Lithium battery statement CAUTI[...]

16 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with t his computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classifica tion 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: RADI[...]

17 English Declaration of confor mity for CE marking Conforms to th e EMC Directive 89/3 36/EEC as attested by confor mity 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[...]

18 English Conforms to the Low Vo ltage Dire ctive 73/23/EE C as attest ed by conformity with the follo wing harmonized standard: EN60950: 2000 3rd: Safety of In formation Technology Equipment Including Elec trical Business Equipment. This equipment has been approved by Counci l Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan-European single terminal connec tio[...]