Acer Aspire L310 Owner's Manual
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1. e Avoid dusty areas and extremes of temperature and humidity e You may place your computer beside your desk or under your table as long as it does not block the space you need for working and moving Warning Do not cover the top mesh to prevent overheating e Your computer comes with a stand that can be easily installed or removed with a coin Use the stand if you want to place your computer vertically Positioning your monitor Place your monitor at a comfortable viewing distance usually 50 to 60 cm away Adjust the display in such a way that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level Positioning your keyboard The location of the keyboard is a very important factor for your posture Placing it too far away will make your body lean forward forcing you to sit in an unnatural position Placing it too high will add tension to your shoulder muscles The keyboard should be placed just above your lap Adjust the keyboard height by flipping the folding stands located under the keyboard Keep your lower arms parallel to the floor as you type Your upper arms and shoulders should be relaxed Then try typing with a light touch If you feel any shoulder or neck strain stop for a while and check your posture Position your keyboard in front of your monitor Putting your keyboard beside your monitor will make you turn your head while you type which could add tension to your neck muscles Positioning your mouse The m2. e Check if the CD or DVD is clean and unscratched e Check your drive by using a good undamaged disk If your drive can not read the information on the good disk there may be a problem with the drive Contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance System cannot write data on the hard disk DVD Dual or DVD Super multi Check the following e Make sure the hard disk is not write protected e Make sure you are using the correct type of disk Appendix A Regulations and safety notices 32 Appendix A Regulations and safety notices Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR 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 limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is e
3. e Ifyou are using a power strip or AVR make sure it is plugged in and turned on Nothing appears on the screen Your computer s power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power Just press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not work you can restart your computer If restarting your computer does not work contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance The printer does not work Do the following e Make sure the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on e Make sure the printer cable is connected securely to the USB port and the corresponding port on the printer e For additional information concerning the printer refer to the printer s documentation No sound comes out from the computer Check the following e The volume may be muted Look for the Volume icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute option You can also press the volume control mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from mute to sound on e If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out jack of your computer the internal or built in speakers are automatically turned off 30 4 Frequently asked questions System cannot read hard disk CD or DVD information Check the following e Make sure you are using the correct type of disk e Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly
4. Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter e Do not connect the adapter to any other device e Do not step on the power cable or place heavy objects on top of it Carefully route the power cable and any cables away from foot traffic e When unplugging the power cable do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug e The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating Turning on your computer After connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in the power cable you are now ready to turn the computer on and get to work To turn on your computer 1 Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer such as the monitor printer speakers etc 2 Onthe front panel of your computer press the Power button Important Make sure that the power cable is properly plugged into an electrical outlet If you are using a power strip or an AVR Auto Voltage Regulator make sure that it is plugged in and turned on 18 2 Setting up your computer Turning off your computer To turn off your computer follow the steps below For Windows XP 1 On the Windows XP taskbar click on the Start button and click Turn Off Computer then click Turn Off 2 Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer If you cannot s
5. 32 Contents FCC notice Modem notices Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union EU The FCC RF safety requirement Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE marking Index 32 33 36 36 36 36 37 37 38 39 40 41 1 System tour This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer Package contents Before you unpack your computer make sure that you have enough space to set up your computer Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents If any of the following items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Aspire computer Items contained in the accessory box e Keyboard USB Wireless Mouse USB Wireless User s guide for selected models AC adapter and power cable warranty card and installation poster Other user documentation and third party software 4 1 System tour Accessing the User s Guide This User s Guide is also available on your computer as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file To access the User s Guide for Windows XP 1 On the Windows XP taskbar click on the start button then select All Programs AcerSystem 2 Click on Aspire L Series User s Guide Front and rear panels Your computer s front and rear panels consist
6. Aspire L Series User s Guide Copyright 2006 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Aspire L Series User s Guide Original Issue 09 2006 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties either express or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose For your convenience we suggest that you enter the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Aspire L Series Desktop Computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated Other companies product names or tradema
7. NTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GE FFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE ADVERTENCIA RADIACION LASER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING VEDABNING SE IKKE IND STRALEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR PPNAD ALA TUIJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Radio device regulatory notice Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use Depending on 37 configurations this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices su
8. aland 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s Specifications a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and b The equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to
9. alth and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome tendonitis tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders The following symptoms may appear in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck or back numbness or a burning or tingling sensation aching soreness or tenderness pain swelling or throbbing stiffness or tightness coldness or weakness If you have these symptoms or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and or pain related to computer use consult a physician immediately and inform your company s health and safety department The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor using a footrest or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort Observe the following tips refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture avoid slouching forward and or leaning backward stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles e take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders install the external display keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach if you view your monitor more than your documents place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vis
10. ch as wireless LAN and or Bluetooth modules Below information is for products with such devices European Union EU This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive e EN 60950 1 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive e EN 55022 e EN 55024 e EN 61000 3 2 3 99 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R amp TTE Directive e Art 3 1a EN 60950 1 e Art 3 1b EN 301 489 1 17 e Art 3 2 EN 300 328 2 e Art 3 2 EN 301 893 applies to 5 GHz only C for 5 GHzdevice List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal o
11. d be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating Do not overload a power outlet strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices The overall system load must not exceed 80 of the branch circuit rating If power strips are used the load should not exceed 80 of the power strip s input rating This product s AC adapter is equipped with a three wire grounded plug The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug Do not insert the plug into a non grounded power outlet Contact your electrician for details Warning The grounding pin is a safety feature Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and or injury Note The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product Use the produc
12. d often Perform some stretching exercises Breathe fresh air as often as possible Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body Warning We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed If this is unavoidable work for only short periods take breaks regularly and do some stretching exercises Note For more information please refer to Regulations and safety notices on page 32 in the AcerSystem User s Guide Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Disposal instructions v Tips and information for comfortable use vi 1 System tour 1 Package contents 3 Accessing the User s Guide 4 Front and rear panels 5 Keyboard 6 Optical drive 7 Taking care of your CDs and DVDs 7 2 Setting up your computer 9 Arranging a comfortable work area 11 Adjusting your chair 11 Positioning your PC 11 Positioning your monitor 13 Positioning your keyboard 13 Positioning your mouse 13 Connecting peripherals 14 Connecting your mouse and keyboard for selected models 14 Connecting a monitor 15 Connecting the power cable 16 Taking care of your AC adapter 16 Turning on your computer 17 Turning off your computer 18 Connecting options 19 Connecting to the network 19 Connecting multimedia devices 20 3 System utilities 23 Dual display 25 Recovering your system 26 4 Frequently asked questions 27 Frequently asked questions 29 Appendix A Regulations and safety notices 31 Regulations and safety notices
13. e page5 Front and rear panels button a feature that makes restoring your system quick and easy 2 After the POST runs Press Alt F10 combine key during BIOS to enter hidden partition 3 This utility has same password protection with Acer eRecovery Follow all onscreen instructions Caution Running the Recovery operation will erase all files previously saved on the C drive so make sure to back up your important files before starting the recovery process Note This feature occupies 5GB in a hidden partition on your hard drive to store the default settings If you attempt to restore your system using the One Button Recovery feature and the system DOES NOT respond contact your local vendor or authorised Acer representative immediately 4 Frequently asked questions This chapter tells you what to do in case your computer is not working properly However if a more serious problem arises contact your dealer or the technical support center www acersupport com for assistance 29 Frequently asked questions The following questions indicate possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up Check the LED located above the power switch If the LED is not lit no power is being applied to the system Try the following e Check if you properly plugged the power cable into an electrical outlet
14. hut down your computer normally press and hold the power button for at least four seconds Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in suspend mode only Connecting options Connecting to the network You can connect your computer to a Local Area Network LAN using a network cable To do so simply plug the network cable into the network port on on the rear panel of your computer 000 0900 Note Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup 20 2 Setting up your computer Connecting multimedia devices You can connect multimedia devices such as microphones earphones or headphones external speakers and audio line in devices These devices will let you take advantage of your computer s multimedia features Note The multimedia devices shown below are for reference only Actual device models may vary in selected countries Plug the devices in as follows e Microphone Connects to the Microphone in jacks pink jacks located on the front and rear panels of your computer Note For information on how to configure multimedia devices consult the documentation that came with each device 21 e Earphones headphones Connect to the headphone jack Q located on the front panel of your computer Note To adjust the headphone volume use the volume control buttons on the keyboard You can also adjust the volume by using the
15. ion Long viewing hours wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses glare excessive room lighting poorly focused screens very small typefaces and low contrast displays could stress your eyes The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain vii Eyes Rest your eyes frequently Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out Display Keep your display clean Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display e Adjust the display brightness and or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity Eliminate glare and reflections by placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source minimizing room light by using drapes shades or blinds using a task light changing the display s viewing angle using a glare reduction filter using a display visor such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display s top front edge e Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle e Avoid looking at bright light sources such as open windows for extended periods of time Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive e Take short breaks regularly an
16. may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children Follow local regulations when disposing of used batteries Telephone line safety Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and or before servicing e To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning do not connect the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please recycle For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE regulations visit http global acer com about sustainability htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display Lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state or federal laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org For lamp specific disposal information check www lamprecycle org Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer Long work periods bad posture poor work habits stress inadequate working conditions personal he
17. ment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use Notice for Australia For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified 35 Notice for New Ze
18. microphone 20 network 19 serial mouse 19 D disk drives CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive inserting CDs DVDs 7 taking care CDs DVDs 7 F Frequently asked questions 29 blank screen 29 no audio 29 nosound 29 printer not working 29 system cannot read disk 30 41 system cannot write to disk 30 system did not boot up 29 front panel 5 K keyboard 6 R recovering your system 26 S safety CD or DVD 36 FCC notice 32 modem notices 33 setting up computer 11 14 area 11 chair 11 connecting peripherals external monitor 15 power cable 16 keyboard 13 monitor 13 mouse 13 T turning off computer 18 software shutdown 18 suspend mode 18 turning on computer 17 power button 17
19. ncouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer 33 Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Remarque l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appa
20. ng they have priority of 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and or damage to LELAN Licence Exempt Local Area Network devices 39 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product name Model Name of responsible party Contact person Tel Fax Address of responsible party Personal computer Aspire L Series Acer America Corporation 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 USA Mr Young Kim 408 922 2909 408 922 2606 40 Appendix A Regulations and safety notices Declaration of Conformity for CE marking Name of manufacturer Acer Inc Address of manufacturer 8F 88 Sec 1 Hsin Tai Wu Rd Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221 Taiwan Declares that product Personal computer Model Aspire L Series Conforms to the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonised standards EN55022 1994 A2 1997 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference characteristics of Information Technology Equipment EN55024 1998 A1 2001 Information technology equipment Immu
21. nity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement including EN61000 4 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 2001 EN61000 4 6 1996 A1 2001 EN61000 4 3 1996 A1 1998 EN61000 4 8 1993 A1 2001 EN61000 4 4 1995 A2 2001 EN61000 4 11 1994 A1 2001 EN61000 4 5 1995 A1 2001 EN61000 3 2 2000 Limits for harmonics current emissions EN61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 Limits for voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems Conforms to the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonised standard EN60950 2000 Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including electrical business equipment This equipment has been approved to Council Decision 98 482 EC CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN We Acer Inc hereby declare that the equipment bearing the trade name and model number specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same equipment will continue to comply with the requirements Gacy Lai 04 01 2006 Easy Lai Director Date Qualification Center Product Assurance Index A accessing the online User s Guide 4 C connecting options multimedia devices 20 audio line in device 22 earphones headphones 21 external speakers 20
22. of the following Eject button DVI D PVI port Power button O CRT LCD monitor port Hard disk drive indicator R OBR One Button Recovery O button for selected models LAN indicator Network Line out jack D 4 m G port USB ports Microphone in jack Kensington lock Q Headphone Speaker out line out port DC in jack Line in jack IEEE 1394 port a Media card reader 1394 2 pro SJ FM FM radio input jack TV TV antenna cable output jack OUT TV TV antenna cable input jack SPDIF Coaxial digital audio output jack AV IN AN input connector Note See Connecting peripherals on page 14 and Connecting options on page 19 for more information Keyboard 1 System tour The keyboard has full sized keys that include separate cursor keys two Windows keys four multimedia keys and 12 function keys For information on how to connect your keyboard see Connecting your mouse and keyboard for selected models on page 14 PL 7 i PEP ECC PT jai Tir 1 Function keys 1 Sleep button 2 Internet Email Search keys 3 Multimedia keys 4 Volume control mute keys 5 e key Scroll Lock 6 Num Lock key 7 Cursor keys 8 Application key 9 Windows logo key 10 Caps Lock key 1 Optical d
23. operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom s 111 Emergency Service This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing Use of pulse dialing when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition Should such problems occur the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service This equipment may not provide for the effective hand over of a call to another device connected to the same line Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate Please ensure that a separate telephone not dependent on local power is available for emergency use 36 Appendix A Regulations and safety notices Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product The CD or DVD drive s classification label shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTE
24. ouse should be placed on the same surface as your keyboard so that you can reach it with ease Adjust its position to allow enough space for movement without making you stretch or lean over Use your arm to move the mouse Do not rest your wrist on the table when moving the mouse 14 2 Setting up your computer Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer is easy For the most part you only have four things to connect the mouse the keyboard the monitor and the power cable Note The peripherals shown in the connections below are for your reference only Actual device models may vary in select countries Connecting your mouse and keyboard for selected models Plug your USB mouse or keyboard cable into any of the USB ports lt i located on the front and rear panels of your computer Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port blue port or DVI port located on the rear panel of your computer Note Refer to the monitor manual for additional instructions and information 16 2 Setting up your computer Connecting the power cable Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet Caution Before you proceed check the voltage range in your area Make sure that it matches your computer s voltage setting Note Plug the power cable in tightly to avoid accidental shutdown Taking care of your AC adapter
25. peration is minimized as follows 38 Appendix A Regulations and safety notices This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing c Operation in 5 GHz band The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users meani
26. pherals 11 Arranging a comfortable work area Working safely and comfortably begins with the arrangement of your work space and the proper use of equipment For this reason it is very important to take time and think about how you are going to arrange your work area Refer to the diagram on the following page as you set up your system Here are some points to consider Adjusting your chair Having the right kind of chair does not necessarily mean you ll be properly supported It is necessary to adjust your chair to fit your body Proper body posture will make you more comfortable and productive e Avoid tilting your chair If you have a chair that tilts lock the tilt knobs so that your chair will not tilt forward or backward while you are using your computer e Adjust your chair height in such a way that you can sit on it with your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet resting flat on the floor e Rest your body on the chair back Your torso works harder to maintain balance if you do not rest your body on the chair back Positioning your PC Viewing distance Lower back support Seat height 12 2 Setting up your computer Take note of the following when selecting a location for your computer Do not put your computer near any equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as radio transmitters televisions copy machines or heating and air conditioning equipment
27. reil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Compliant with Russian regulatory certification ME61 Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this information to your telephone company If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC 34 Appendix A Regulations and safety notices Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If the problem is with the equip
28. rive Your computer may come with a DVD CD RW combo DVD Dual or DVD Super multi drive This drive is located on the front panel of your computer The DVD drive allows you to play not only old CD ROMs CD I disks and video CDs but digital video disks DVDs as well The DVD Dual and DVD Super multi drive allow you to record or burn recordable and rewritable disks CDs and DVDs like diskettes are also compact lightweight and easy to carry around However they are more delicate than diskettes and must be handled with extra care To eject the optical disk when the computer is turned on press the drive eject button Taking care of your CDs and DVDs e Keep your disk in its case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disk impair the disk lens reader on the CD or DVD drive or stop the computer from successfully reading the disk e When handling disks always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints e When cleaning disks use a clean dust free cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge Do not wipe in a circular motion e Clean your CD or DVD drive periodically You may refer to the Cleaning Kit for instructions Cleaning kits can be purchased in any computer or electronics shop 1 System tour 2 Setting up your computer This chapter contains step by step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peri
29. rks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective owners Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Keep this document for future reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Warnings Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table If the product falls it could be seriously damaged Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 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 result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage do not place the product on a vibrating surface Using electrical power This product shoul
30. t only with the supplied power supply cord set If you need to replace the power cord set make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7 125 V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent 4 6 meters 15 feet maximum length Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when the power cord or plug is damaged cut or frayed liquid was spilled into the product the product was exposed to rain or water the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Warning Batteries
31. volume icon on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen e External speakers Connect to the audio out line out jack Q lime green jack located on the rear panel of your computer 22 2 Setting up your computer Audio line in device Connects to the audio in line in jack Q light blue jack located on the rear panel of your computer 3 System utilities This chapter describes applications that are preinstalled on your computer 25 Dual display To enable the dual monitor feature of your computer first ensure that the second monitor is connected then select Start Control Panel Display and click on Settings Select the secondary monitor 2 icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Finally click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arangement of your monitors Display 2 Multiple Monitors on XX Screen resolution Color quality Highest 32 bit 1280 by 1024 pixels Use this device as the primary monitor 26 3 System utilities Recovering your system If your operating system files are lost or damaged the recovery process will restore your system s original factory default settings or last system backup 1 Your Aspire L Series computer includes an OBR se
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