Acer RC500 manual

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Table of Contents Welcome 1 Major Benefits 1 Before You Start 2 Safety Instructions 2 Setting Up The System 3 Placement Tips 3 System Overview 4 Computer Rear View 4 Computer Front View 6 Installing New Compon ents 8 Opening Th e Case 8 Frequently asked questions 14 Taking care of your computer 15 Important tip s 15 Cleaning and servicing 15 Asking[...]

1 English Welcome Congratulations on purchasing your ne w Aspire computer! You now have the convenience and flexibil ity of a full-featured multimedia PC, offering increased p roductivity com bined with first class digital entertainment. Incorporating the latest Microsoft ® Windows ® XP operating system, your Aspire offe rs a host of functions de[...]

2 English Before You Start To ensure that you can use your computer safely and correctly , please read this user guide carefully before you start. For future reference, k eep this user guide handy at all times. Safety Instructions • Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on your computer. • Do not attempt to servic e your computer your se[...]

3 English - Connect your computer into an ou tlet on a circuit d ifferent from that to which the radio or television is connected. - Consult your dealer or an experien ced radio/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 workspace. Mak e sure that the surf[...]

4 English E n g English English English English System Overview Take a few moments to study your ne w Aspire computer system. Learn the locations of the buttons, ports and other hardwa re features. Computer Rear View RC900 RC500 Description 15P o w e r s u p p l y 22C a s e l o c k 3 1 Ventilation slot 4 4 Coaxial S/P DIF Audio-ou t Jack 5 3 Optica[...]

5 English Aspire RC900 Aspire RC500[...]

6 English E n g English English English English Computer Front View *Caution! Please insert these media upside down to avoid damaging you r hardware. RC900 RC500 Description 1 2 S uper D i al for sel e cting P C / Ent e rtainment modes 2 1 Power Button 3 9 Eject button for Optical Drive 4 Eject button for Optical Drive 5 6 Speaker/ Headph one jack [...]

7 English Aspire RC900 Aspire RC500[...]

8 English E n g English English English English Installing New Components Make sure you only use components that are comp atible with your Aspire computer. Consult your de aler ab out the suitability of new components before you purchase them. To ensure correct installa tion, refer to the documentation that comes with your new components before you[...]

9 English Aspire RC900 Aspire RC500[...]

10 English E n g English English English English Notices FCC notice This device has bee n tested and found to co mply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . These l imits are desi gned to provid e reasonable protection against harmful interfere nce in a residential installation. This device generates, us[...]

11 English Use conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Ru les. Operatio n is su bject to the following two conditions: (1) this de vice may not c aus e harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation . Notice: Canadi an users This Class B digita[...]

12 English E n g English English English English 9. Never push objects of any kind into this product throug h cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage po ints or shor t out parts that could result in a fire or electric sho ck. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 10. Do not attempt to service this pr oduct yourself, as opening or[...]

13 English Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly rep laced. Replace o nly with the same or equivalent type recom mended by the man ufacturer. Discard used ba tteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Macrovision ® statement This product in corporates copy right protection tec hnology that is [...]

14 English English English English English English English Frequently asked questions The following questions are pos sible situations that may arise during the use of y our computer and each is follow ed by easy answe rs and soluti ons to the situat ion. Q: I pressed the p ower switch bu t the system did not boot up. A: Check the LED located above[...]

15 English Q: System cannot read d iskette, hard disk, C D or DVD inform ation. A: Check the following: • Make sure that you are using the correct type of disc. • Make sure the CD or DVD i s inserted into t he drive correctly. • Check if the CD or DVD is clean and not scratched. • Check your drive by using a good (i.e., undamage d) disc. If[...]

16 English English English English English English English 2 Use a soft clo th moist ened with w ater and ge nt ly wipe the exte rior of the computer and the keyboard. Do not us e liquid or aerosol cleaners. To clean your pointing device To clean a regular mouse (wi th rubber ball) 1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. 2 Take out the rubb[...]