Acer Power F2 User's Manual
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1. Note speakers are optional and the appearance might be different depending on the actual product System upgrade You can expand your AcerPower F2 system quickly and easily by adding components You can also upgrade the components of your AcerPower F2 system 6 System Tour Open the computer Before removing any panels or covers please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug the power cord from the outlet e Remove the two screws on the side panel e Slide the panel back and off Set up new components You can only use components compatible with AcerPower F2 computers Before you choose new components please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your AcerPower F2 system In order to ensure proper setup and installation please consult the instructions provided with your new components Probable upgrades are A Upgrade to High Capacity HDD Expand high level memory Upgrade from a CD ROM drive to CD RW DVD ROM DVD CD RW combo or DVD writer Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots e g PCI fax modem card Setting up your computer AcerPower F2 is a versatile high power system supporting Intel Socket 478 CPUs The computer uses PCI Peripheral Component Interface and AGP Accelerated Graphics Port design This improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications Your AcerPower F2 has stand2. e f you are using a power strip or AVR make sure that it is plugged in and turned on If the LED is lit check the following e sanon bootable non system diskette in the floppy drive If yes remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart your computer Q Nothing appears on the screen A Your computer s power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not work your computer If restarting your computer does not work contact your dealer or the technical support center for assistance 12 Troubleshooting Q The printer does not work A Do the following e Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on e sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer e For additional information concerning the printer refer to the printer s documentation Q No sound comes out from the speakers A 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 the mute function e f headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out jack of your computer the internal or built in
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b Ifliquid has been spilled into the product c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed 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 e Ifthe product has been dropped or the case has been damaged f Ifthe product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling this equipment Avoid using a telephone line other than cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 21 Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and othe
4. copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited viewing uses only Remark All the drawings in the Guide are diagrams About components s quantity and style substances shall take precedence System Tour Your computer s front panel consists of the following Front panel 1 Optical Drive 2 Floppy Drive 3 Power button 4 USB Ports 5 Microphone Jack 6 Speaker or Headphone Jack 2 System Tour Rear panel oo oo oe 1 Power cord socket 2 Voltage selector switch 3 Fan Aperture 4 PS 2 Keyboard Port 5 PS 2 Mouse Connector 6 Serial Connector 7 Printer Connector 8 Monitor Connector 9 USB Connectors 10 RJ 45 Ethernet Connector 11 Microphone Jack 12 Line out Jack 13 Line in Jack 14 Extension Card Slots System Features Your computer features Performance e Intel Pentium 4 Celeron CPU e System Memory DDR 266 333 400 2 DIMM Slots expandable to 2GB e Power management function e 3 5 inch floppy drive e CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW 52X 24X DVD CD RW combo or DVD writer e High capacity Enhanced IDE drive e Support USB 2 0 high performance peripherals Multimedia e 3D quality audio system
5. via onboard audio controller e Audio in Line in Audio out Line out Headphone out and external Microphone in jacks Note the system has two Microphone in Jacks front and rear However you can not use both of them at the same time By default you system enables your microphone in jack in front and disables the one at the back Connectivity e Two PS 2 ports for keyboard and mouse e One serial port e One Parallel port e One VGA port e Six USB 2 0 ports two on the front four on the rear panel e High speed V 92 56K fax Data modem optional e 10Base T 100Base TX Ethernet Network 4 System Tour System peripherals The AcerPower F2 computer consists the system itself and system peripherals like a mouse a keyboard and a set of speakers optional This section provides a brief description of basic system peripherals Mouse PS 2 or USB manufacturing option The included mouse is a standard two button wheel mouse Connect the mouse to the PS 2 mouse port or USB port on the back panel of the system Keyboard PS 2 or USB manufacturing option Connect the keyboard to the PS 2 keyboard port or USB port on the back panel of the system Speakers For systems bundled with speakers before powering on the system connect the speaker cable to the audio out external speaker port on the back panel of the system For more detailed information about the speakers please refer to the included operating instructions
6. AcerPower F2 User s Guide accr Copyright 2004 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerPower F2 User s Guide Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record 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 correspondense 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 electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model Number Serial Number E EE Acer and the Acer Logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc Other company s product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies Macrovision copyright protection notice System Tour Front pan
7. aiwan R O C Declares that product Personal Computer Model AcerPower F2 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 of Radio Interference characteristics of Information Technology Equipment EN55024 1998 A1 2001 Information technology equipment Immunity 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 harmonized 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 a
8. ard I O Input Output interfaces such as a serial port parallel port PS 2 keyboard and mouse ports the system includes six USB ports two microphone ports and stereo line out jacks one at front and one at rear panel and a stereo line in Jack The system can accommodate extra peripheral equipment through those UH O ports Your system can also support an optional high speed fax data modem or an additional LAN local area network card Furthermore the system is compatible with Windows XP Home Windows XP Professional operating systems Necessary to know before Setup Prior to setting up your AcerPower F2 System e Select a location e Open package Select location Selecting the optimum location for your computer e Don t place the system too close to other electrical equipment Don t place the system in high traffic areas or where the power cord or other cords may be stepped on e Avoid placing the system in any location that is excessively dusty or damp Open package Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for later use 8 Setting up your computer Ensure that all items are present and in good condition If any of the following items are missing or appear damaged contact your dealer immediately e AcerPower F2 Series e PS 2 or USB keyboard manufacturing option e 5 2 or USB mouse manufacturing option e Spearkers for selected models only e User s Manual and Starter poster O
9. atus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Remarque l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du R glement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this personal computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the bottom side of 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 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 disconnec
10. el Rear panel System Features Performance Multimedia Connectivity System peripherals Mouse PS 2 or USB manufacturing option Keyboard PS 2 or USB manufacturing option Speakers System upgrade Open the computer Set up new components Setting up your computer Necessary to know before Setup Select location Open package Connecting the peripherals Starting your computer Shutting down your computer Troubleshooting Taking Care of your computer Important tips Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboard To clean your pointing device To clean your optical mouse To clean your monitor When to contact a service technician Asking for technical assistance Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC notice Notice Canadian users Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem notices Notice for USA IV On Un Un P P P OO A LA LA LD WO ON NN 11 Contents TBR 21 19 Notice for Australia 19 Important safety instructions 19 Macrovision copyright protection notice 21 Lithium battery statement 21 Laser compliance statement 22 Declaration of Conformity for CE marking 23 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 24 Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this
11. ided 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 6 This product should 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 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 20 10 11 12 13 14 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 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 on the product 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
12. in H vit k ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem en Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem 22 ahnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers 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 LASERATTENTION 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 GEOFFNET 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 I STRALEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD ALA TUIJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN 23 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 T
13. or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the device and receiver e Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 FCC Caution Any 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 18 Use conditions This part 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 appar
14. r intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited viewing uses only Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 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 Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig h ndtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type L ver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverand ren ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anvand samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anvant batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS P risto voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppi
15. re in force to assure that production units of the same equipment will continue to comply with the requirements 2003 11 19 24 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 Personal Computer Model AcerPower F2 Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 2641 Orchard Parkeay San Jose CA 95134 U S A Contact Person David Lee Phone No 408 922 5097 Fax No 408 922 5017
16. se For users of an optical mouse refer to the documentation that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions To clean your monitor Make sure that you keep your screen clean For cleaning instructions refer to the documentation that came with your monitor When to contact a service technician e If you dropped and damaged the computer e fliquid has been spilled into the computer e fthe computer is not operating normally Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance contact your local dealer or distributor You may also access the Acer Web site www acersupport com for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area 1 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 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
17. speakers are automatically turned off Q System cannot read diskette hard disk CD or DVD information A Check the following e Make sure that you are using the correct type of media e Check if the diskette is formatted correctly If not format it again Caution If you reformat a diskette you will lose any data on it Make sure the diskette CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly e Check if the CD or DVD is clean and not scratched e Check your drive by using a good i e undamaged diskette or a good disc If your floppy drive CD or DVD drive can not read the information on the good diskette CD or DVD there may be a problem with the drive Contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance Q System cannot write diskette hard disk or disc A Check the following e Make sure the media is not write protected 13 e Make sure that you are using the correct type of diskette Check if the diskette is formatted correctly If not format it again Caution If you reformat a diskette you will lose any data on it 14 Troubleshooting Taking Care of your computer Please read the important instructions listed in this section Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer Important tips Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields Do not e
18. t the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If the problem is with the equipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor 19 CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire use only 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 pan European 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 Notice for Australia For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for future reference 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water 4 not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 5 Slots and openings are prov
19. ther user documentation and third party software Connecting the peripherals Note Don t connect system power cord before connecting all peripherals to the system After everything is connected plug the power cord into the system and insert the other end into a power outlet Starting your computer After connecting all the peripheral equipment start your computer according to the below steps 1 Power on all peripheral equipment such as monitor printer fax speakers etc 2 Turnon the system Once the start up process is complete you can begin to use the computer Shutting down your computer From the Start Menu select Shut Down and click OK In the event of a system crash press and hold the power button on the front of the system for four seconds After the system has shut down turn off all peripheral devices 10 Setting up your computer Troubleshooting The following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by simple answers and solutions to the situation Q pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up A Check the LED located above the power switch If the LED is not lit no power is being applied to the system Do any of the following e Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of the computer is set to the correct voltage e Check if you properly plugged the power cable into an electrical outlet
20. xpose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt Never place the system on uneven surfaces Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere rating 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 Check the documentation that came with your software programs to see if you can select other combinations of resolution and color These adjustments could make viewing the screen more comfortable Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboard 1 2 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord Use a soft cloth moistened with water and gently wipe the exterior of the computer and the keyboard Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners 16 Taking Care of your computer To clean your pointing device To clean your mouse with rubber ball 1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with a soft damp cloth 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover To clean your optical mou
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