Acer RC810 manual

Aspire R C 810 User’s Guide[...]

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T able of contents Welcome 1 Major Benefits 1 Before You Start 2 Safety Instructions 2 Setting Up The System 3 Placement Tips 3 System Overview 5 Computer Rea r View 6 Computer Fr ont View 8 Installing New Compon ents 10 Opening The Case 10 Frequently asked questions 11 Taking care of your computer 13 Important tips 13 Cleaning a nd servicing 13 As[...]

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1 English W elcome Congratulati ons on purchasin g your new Aspire co mputer! You now have the convenience and flexibility of a full-feature d multimedia PC, offering increased productivity co mbined with first class digital entertainment. Incorporating the latest Microsoft ® Windows ® XP operating system, your Aspire offers a host of functions d[...]

2 English Bef ore Y ou Start To ensure that you can use your comput er safely and correctly, please read this user guide carefully befor e you start. For future refere nc e, keep this user guide handy at all times. Safety Instructions • Follow all warn ings and instructi ons marked on your comp uter. • Do not attempt to service your comp uter y[...]

3 English - Connect your computer into an ou tlet on a circ uit different from that to which the radio or television is connected. - Consult your dea ler or an experienc ed radio/TV techni cian 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. M ake sure th at the s[...]

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5 English System O verview Take a few moments to study your new Aspire computer system. Lear n the locations of the butto ns, ports and other hardware features.[...]

6 English Computer R ear V iew RC810 Description 1 Power supply 2 Case lock 3 Ventilation slot 4 Optical S/PDIF Audio-out Jack 5 Coaxial S /PDIF Audi o-out Jack 6 Power cord socket 7 Voltage Selector Switc h 8 PS/2 Mouse Port 9 PS/2 Keyboard Port 10 Serial Port 11 Parallel Port 12 1394 Port 13 USB Ports 14 LAN Port 15 Microphone-in Jack 16 Audio-ou[...]

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8 English Computer Front V iew *Caution! Please insert these media upside do wn to avoid damaging yo ur hardware. RC810 Description 1 Super Dial for selecting PC / Entertainment modes 2 Power Button 3 Eject button for Optical Drive 4 Eject button for Optical Drive 5 Speaker/ Headphone jack 6 Microphone-in jack 7 1394 port 8 USB ports 9 LED Indicato[...]

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10 English Installing New Components Make sure you only use components that are compatible wi th your Aspi re computer. Consult you r dealer about the suitabil ity of new compon ents before you purc hase them. To ensure correct installation, re fer to the documentation that comes with your new component s before you st art to add or replace compone[...]

11 English Frequently asked questions The following questions are possible situations that may arise durin g the use of your computer an d each is followed by easy answers and solutions to the situation. Q: I pressed the powe r switch bu t the system did not bo ot up. A: Check the LED located ab ove the power sw itch. If the LED is not lit, no powe[...]

12 English and the correspondin g port on the printer. • For additio nal informati on concern ing the printer, refer to the printer’s documentation. Q: No sound comes out from the computer. A: Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Look fo r the Volume icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the i con and deselect the Mut[...]

13 English T aking care of your computer Please read the import ant instructions listed in this se ction. Following these instructions will hel p you maximize the durabi lity of your computer. Important tips • Do not expose the computer to direct sunli ght. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer t[...]

14 English T o clean your pointing device To clean a regular mouse (with rubber ba ll) 1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. 2 Take out the rub ber ball and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth. 3 Put the ball back and close the cover. T o clean an optical mouse For users of an optical m ouse, refer to the docume ntation that came with your mo[...]

15 English 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 designed t o p[...]

16 English must accept any interference received, in cl uding interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all re quirements of the Cana dian Interf erence- Causing Equipment Regulations. R emarque à l’intention de s utilisateurs canadiens Cet appare il numérique de la classe B res[...]

17 English English 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 ences between the individual PSTNs prov ided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditi o[...]

18 English 10 Do not attempt to serv ice this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other ri sks. Refer all servicing to qualified serv ice personnel. 11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet an d refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the fo llowing conditions: a When the pow[...]

19 English 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. Recycle if at all possible. ADVARSEL ! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosi onsfare ved fejlagtig hå ndtering. Ud[...]

20 English APP AR EIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERA TTENTION: RADIA TION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RA YONS. LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE LASER KL ASSE 1 VORSICHT : UNSICHTBARE LASE RSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUN G GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIA CIÓ[...]

21 English 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 echnolo gy Equipment EN55024: 1998/A1:2001: Information techn ol[...]

22 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 interference that may cause undesired operation.[...]