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Acer Aspire Z800 manual

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    Copyright Acer and the Acer logo are re gistered trademarks and Aspire is a trademark of Acer Inc. and Acer America Corporation. Microsoft Windows and the Windows Logo are registe red trademarks of Microsoft Corporati on. Intel and Pentium are registe red trademarks of Intel Corp. All other brands/p roduct names are trademar ks or registere d trade[...]

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    Table of Contents Notices iii Disposal in structions iii FCC notice iii Important safety instructions iv Laser compliance statement vi Lithium battery statement vi Macrovision® stateme nt vi Year 2000 c omplian ce state ment vii Welcome 1 Major benefits 1 Before You Start 2 Safety instructions 2 Setting up the system 3 Placement tips 3 System Over[...]

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    English Notices Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmo st protection of the global environment, p lease reuse and recycle . USA For electronic produc ts containing an LCD /CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contai n merc ury and must be recy cl[...]

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    English encouraged to try to corre ct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation be tween the device and receiver • Connect th e device into an outl et on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experi e[...]

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    English 4. Do not plac e this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing seri ous damage to the product. 5. Slots and openin gs in the housin g and the b ack or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliab le operation of the product an d to protect it fro m overheating , these openings mus t not be blocke d[...]

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    English f If the produ ct exhibits a distinct chan ge in perfor mance, indic ating a need for service. 12. Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may pr esent a risk of fire or explosion. Refer battery replacem ent to a qualified serviceman. 13. Warning! Batt eries may explode if no[...]

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    English Year 2000 compliance statement Your computer carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo, which certifies that this model has been tested b y NSTL using the YMark2000 test, and has been found to meet NSTL's standa rds for Year 2000 hardware compliance .[...]

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    1 English Welcome Congratul ations on purc hasing your ne w Aspire compute r! You now have the convenience and flexibility of a full-feature d multimedia PC, offering increased productivit y co mbined with first-class digital entertainme nt. Incorporating the late st Microsoft ® Windo ws ® XP operating system, your Aspire offers a h ost of functi[...]

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    2 English Before You Start To ensure that you can use your comput er safely and correctly, please read this user guide care fully before you start. For futur e refere nce, keep this us er guide hand y at all times. Safety instructions • Follow all wa rnings and ins tructions mar ked on your comput er. • Do not attempt to service your comp uter [...]

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    3 English - Connect your computer in to an outlet on a circui t different from that to which the radio or television is connected. - Consult you r dealer or an exper ienced radi o/TV technician for more help. Setting up the system It only takes a few minutes to set up your new Aspire system. Start by preparing your wor kspace. Make sure th at the s[...]

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    English 5 System Overview Take a few moments to study your new Aspire computer syste m. Learn the locations of the butto ns, port s and other hardware features. Computer rear view Note: Configuration may varied b y different models . Icon Description Optical S/PDIF audio-out jack Coaxial S/P DIF audio-out jack PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Ser[...]

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    English 6 Computer front view Caution : Please insert the media card s upside down to avoid damaging your hardware . # Description 1 5.25-inch drive bay(s) 2 3.5-inch fl oppy drive 3 Microphone-in jack ( front) 4 Speaker-out/Line-out port 5 USB ports 6 One button recovery slot 7 Indicators 8 Power button[...]

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    English 7 Aspire Z800[...]

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    English 8 Installing new components Make sure you only use components that are compatible wi th your As pire computer. Co nsult your dealer about th e suitability o f new compon ents before you pu rchase them. To ensure correct ins tallation, refer to the documentation tha t comes with your new compon ents before you st art to add or replace compon[...]

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    English 9 Frequently asked questions The following questions are possib le situatio ns that may ari se during t he use of your comput er and each is foll owed by easy answers and solutions to the situation. Q: I pressed the powe r switch bu t the system did not boot up. A: Check the LED loc ated above the po wer switch . If the LED is not li t, no [...]

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    E ng l i s h E n g l i s h E ng l i s h E ng l i s h E ng l i s h E ng l i s h English 10 A: Do t he follo wing: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outl et and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the corres ponding port on th e printer. • For a[...]

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    English 11 Taking care of your computer Please read the important instructions listed in this se ction. Following these instructions will help you maxi mize the durability of your computer. Important tips • Do not expose th e computer to direct sunlight. Do no t place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to [...]

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    E ng l i s h E n g l i s h E ng l i s h E ng l i s h E ng l i s h E ng l i s h English 12 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. To clean an optical mouse For users of an optical m ouse, refer to the docume ntation that ca me with your mouse for main tenance instr uctions. To clean your monitor Make sure that you keep your screen clean. For cl [...]