Acer Aspire T130 manual

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    Aspire T130 User’s guide[...]

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    Changes may be made peri odically to the infor mation in this publication without obligation to notify any person o f such revision or changes. Such changes wi ll be inco rporated in new editions of this ma nual or supplementary docum ents and publications. This company makes no representations or warra nties, either expre ssed or implied, with res[...]

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    Contents 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, manuf acturing op tion) 4 Keyboard(PS/2 or USB, manufacturi ng 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 Se[...]

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    Important safety instructions 19 Macrovision copyright protection no tice 20 Lithium battery statement 21 Laser compliance stateme nt 21 Declaration of Conformity for CE marking 23 Federal Communications Co mission Declaration of Conformity 24 Remark: All the drawing s in the Guide are diagrams. Abo ut components’s quantity and style, substances [...]

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    1 English System T our Your computer ’s front panel co nsists of th e following: Front panel No. Description No. Description 1 Optical Drive 2 Floppy Drive 3 6 -in-1 Card Rea d er (Manufacturing Option) 4 Power button 5 Speaker or Headphone Jack 6 Microphone Jack 7 USB Ports[...]

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    System Tour 2 English Re a r p a n e l No. Description No. Description 1 Power cord socket 2 Voltage selector switch 3 Fan Aperture 4 PS/2 Keyboard Port 5 PS/2 Mouse Connector 6 Serial Co nnector 7 Printer Connector 8 IEEE 1394 Port 9 USB Connectors 10 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 11 Microphone Jack 12 Line- out Jack 13 Line-in Jack 14 Monitor connecto[...]

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    3 English System Features Your computer features: Perf ormance • A MD A t h l o n ™ 64 CPU • System Memory DDR 266/333, 2 DI MM Slots, expandable to 2GB • Power management functi on • 3.5 inch floppy dr ive • CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R W (52X/24X), DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD writer • High-capaci ty, Enhanced-IDE d rive • Support USB 2.0 high[...]

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    System Tour 4 English System peripherals The Aspire T130 computer consists the system it self, 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 mou se[...]

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    5 English Speakers For system s bundled with sp eakers, before powering on the system, connect the speaker cable to the a udio out (external spea ker) 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 th e appearance might b[...]

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    System Tour 6 English System upgrade You can expand your Aspire T130 system quickly and easily by addi ng components. You can also upgr ade the components of your Aspire T130 system. O pen 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 two scre[...]

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    7 English Setting up your computer Aspire T130 is a versatile, high-p ower sy stem, supporting AMD Socket A (462) CPUs. The computer uses Peri pheral Component Interface (PCI) and Accelerated Graphics P ort (AGP) design. This improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. Your Aspire T130 has st[...]

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    Setting up your computer 8 English Ensure that all items are pre sent an d in good co ndition. If any of th e following items are missing or app ear damaged, contact your de aler immediately. • Aspire T130 Series • PS/2 or USB keyboard (manufacturing option) • PS/2 or USB mouse (manufactu ring option) • Spearkers ( for selecte d models only[...]

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    9 English Starting your computer After connecting all the peripheral equipment, st art your computer according to th e below steps: 1 Power o n all peri pheral 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 the co mputer. Shutting down your computer From [...]

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    Setting up your computer 10 English[...]

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    11 English T roubleshooting The following questions are possible situati ons that may ar ise during the use of your comp uter and each is followed by simple answers and solutions to th e situation. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system d id not boot up. A: Check the LED located above the power sw itch. If the LED is not lit, no power is be i[...]

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    Troubleshooting 12 English Q: No sound comes out from the speakers. A: Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Look for the Volume icon on the taskbar. If it i s crossed-out , click on the icon and de select 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 headpho[...]

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    13 English T aking Care of your computer Please read the import ant instructions listed in t h is section. Following these instructions will help you ma ximize the durabi lity of your computer. Important tips • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do no t place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not subject the comput e[...]

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    Taking Care of your computer 14 English T o clean your pointing device To clean your mouse (with ru bber ball) 1 Open the circular cover undern eath the mouse. 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with a s oft, damp cloth. 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. T o clean your optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refe r to the document[...]

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    Appendix A: R egulation and Safety Notic es[...]

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    This chapter lists the ge neral notices for your computer .[...]

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    17 English Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Engery Partner, Acer Inc., has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . These lim its are design ed to provide r[...]

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    Appendix A: Regulation and Safety Notices 18 English Use conditions This part complies with Part 15 of t he FCC Ru les. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this devic e must accept any interference received, in cl uding interference that may cause u ndesired operation. No[...]

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    19 English CAUTION: To reduce the ri sk of fire, use onl y No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Tel ec ommunication Line Cord. TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Counc il Decision 98/482/EC - "TBR 21"] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Tele phone Network (PSTN). However, due to differ enc[...]

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    Appendix A: Regulation and Safety Notices 20 English 9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could re sult in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 10 Do not attempt to serv ice this product yo urself, as opening or[...]

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    21 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 according to local regulations. Recyc le if at all possible. ADVARSEL ! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosi onsfare ved fejlagtig hå ndtering. Udskiftni[...]

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    Appendix A: Regulation and Safety Notices 22 English APP AREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PROD UIT LASERA TTE NTION: RADIA TION D U FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RA YONS. LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE LASER K LASSE 1 VORSICHT : UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WEN N ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO L[...]

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    23 English D eclaration of Conf ormity f or CE marking Conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards: EN55022:1994 /A2: 1997: Limits and Methods of Measurement o f Radio Interference characteristics of In formation T echnology Equipment EN55024: 1998/A1:2001: Information techn ology equip[...]

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    Appendix A: Regulation and Safety Notices 24 English Federal Communications Comission D eclaration of Conf ormity This device complies with Part 15 of th e FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this d evice must accept an y interference received, including interf[...]