Acer Power series User's Manual
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1. AS NZS 61000 4 2 2002 EN61000 4 3 1996 A1 1998 A2 2001 Radio frequency Pass A AS NZS 61000 4 3 1999 electromagnetic field EN61000 4 4 1995 A1 2001 A2 2001 Electrical fast transient burst Pass B AS NZS 61000 4 4 1999 EN61000 4 5 1995 A1 2001 Surge Pass B AS NZS 61000 4 5 1999 EN61000 4 6 1996 A1 2001 Conductive disturbance Pass A AS NZS 61000 4 6 1999 EN61000 4 8 1993 A1 2001 Power frequency magnetic field Pass A AS NZS 61000 4 8 2002 EN61000 4 11 1994 A1 2001 Voltage dips short interruption AS NZS 61000 4 11 1999 and voltage variation gt 95 in 10 ms Pass B 30 in 500 ms Pass C gt 95 in 5000 ms Pass Standard Description Results EN61000 3 2 2000 Limits for harmonics current emissions Pass AS NZS 61000 3 2 2003 EN61000 3 3 1995 Limits for voltage fluctuations and flicker in Pass A1 2001 AS NZS 61000 3 3 1998 low voltage supply systems Conforms to the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard EN60950 2000 3rd Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment This equipment has been approved by 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 unde2. XP operating systems Necessary to know before setup Selecting a location Selecting the optimum location for your computer e Do not place the system too close to other electrical equipment e Do not 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 Opening the package Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for later use 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 series e Pa or USB keyboard manufacturing option e PS or USB mouse manufacturing option e Speakers selected models only e User s Guide and Starter poster Other user documentation and third party software Connecting peripherals After everything is connected plug the power cord into the system and insert the other end into a power outlet Note Don t connect the system power cord before connecting all peripherals to the system Starting your computer After connecting all the peripheral equipment start your computer according to the steps below 1 Turn on all peripheral equipment such as the monitor printer fax speakers etc 2 Turm on the system Once the start up process is complete you can begin to use your computer Shutting down your computer From the Start menu
3. and gently wipe the exterior of the computer and the keyboard Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners 10 Taking care of your computer To clean your pointing device To clean your mouse with roller ball 1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse 2 Take out the roller ball and wipe it with a soft damp cloth 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover To clean your optical mouse For users of an optical mouse refer to the documentation that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions To clean your monitor Make sure you keep your screen clean For cleaning instructions refer to the documentation that came with your monitor When to contact a service technician e Ifyou drop and damage the computer e If liquid has been spilled into the computer e Ifthe 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 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an Energy Partner Acer Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Declaration of conformity for EU countries Acer hereby declares that this personal computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Notice Shielded cabl
4. 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 6 Setting up your computer System upgrade You can expand your AcerPower series system quickly and easily by adding components You can also upgrade the components of your AcerPower series system Opening 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 Setting up new components You can only use components compatible with AcerPower series computers Before you choose new components please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your AcerPower series system In order to ensure proper setup and installation please refer to the instructions provided with your new components Probable upgrades are 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 Troubleshooting The following are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by simple answers and solutions Q I pressed the power switch but the system did n
5. tour Front panel Rear panel System features Performance Multimedia Connectivity System peripherals Mouse PS 2 or USB manufacturing option Keyboard PS 2 or USB manufacturing option Speakers Setting up your computer Necessary to know before setup Selecting a location Opening the package Connecting peripherals Starting your computer Shutting down your computer System upgrade Opening the computer Setting up new components 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 Declaration of conformity for EU countries Modem notices TBR 21 Important safety instructions Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statement Declaration of conformity for CE marking Federal Communications Comission declaration of conformity ech wou O sl ooouumub bb BWwWwWwnnnnnaa Contents Remark All images are for reference purposes only Actual configuration may vary System tour Your computer consists of the following Front panel Power button Floppy drive selected models only Optical drive selected models only Microphone jack VD SI KAL Speaker or Media card reader headphone jack selected models only USB port IEEE 1394 port W
6. 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 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 Q System cannot read floppy disk hard disk CD or DVD information E Check the following Make sure you are using the correct type of media Check if the floppy disk is formatted correctly If not format it again Caution If you reformat a floppy disk you will lose all data on it Make sure the floppy disk CD or DVD is inserted correctly rightside up into the proper drive floppy disk goes into floppy drive DVD goes into DVD drive e Check to be sure the CD or DVD is clean and unscratched e Check your drive by using a good undamaged floppy or optical disk If your floppy CD or DVD drive cannot read the information on the good floppy disk CD or DVD there may be a problem with the drive Contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance Q System cannot write to floppy disk hard disk or optical disk E Check the following Make sure the media is not write protected Make sure you are using the correct type of floppy disk Check if the floppy disk is formatted correctly If not format it again C
7. AcerPower series User s Guide acer Copyright 2005 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerPower series User s Guide 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 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 indicated 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 Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc Other companies product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies System
8. H 1394 selected models only Rear panel PS 2 keyboard connector PS 2 mouse connector E Serial port selected models only oS Dei VGA port S Printer connector Microphone in jack USB port RJ 45 Ethernet connector Line out Speaker out O Line in jack k ra 2 System tour System features Performance e AMD mainstream high performance processor e Expandable system memory e Power management functionality e 3 5 inch floppy drive optional e Multimedia card reader optional e CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW 52X 24X DVD CD RW combo or DVD writer optional e High capacity PATA SATA HDD optional e Supports USB 2 0 high performance peripherals Multimedia e Stereo surround audio system via onboard audio controller e Audio in line in audio out line out headphone out and external microphone in jacks Connectivity e Two PS 2 ports for keyboard and mouse e One parallel port e USB 2 0 ports two front others rear e High speed V 92 56K fax data modem optional e Ultra fast Ethernet connection System peripherals The AcerPower series computer consists of the system itself and system peripherals like a mouse keyboard and a set of speakers all 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
9. TION 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 STRALEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR PPNAD ALA TUJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN 16 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 Taipei Taiwan Declares that product Personal computer Model AcerPower series Conforms to the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards EN55022 1998 A1 2000 AS NZS CISPR 22 2002 Limits and methods of measurement of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment EN55024 1998 A1 2001 AS NZS CISPR 24 1997 Information technology equipment immunity characteristics limits and methods of measurement Including Standard Description Results Criteria EN61000 4 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 2001 Electrostatic discharge Pass B
10. aution If you reformat a floppy disk you will lose all data on it Taking care of your computer Please read the instructions listed in this section Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer Important tips e Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator e Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields e Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture e Do not spill water onto or into the computer e Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration e Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt e Never place the system on uneven surfaces e 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 foot traffic e When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug e 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 e Check the documentation that came with your software and or drivers to see if you can select other settings to make viewing the screen more comfortable Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboard 1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Usea soft cloth moistened with water
11. cal regulations Recycle if possible ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig handtering 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 tyyppiin 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 hnlichen 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 content 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 EXPOSI
12. e 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 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 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 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 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 ser
13. es 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 Modem notices 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 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 water moistened cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water 4 Donot place this product on an unstable cart stand or table If the product falls it could be seriously damaged 12 10 11 12 Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliabl
14. ot 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 have properly plugged the power cable into an electrical outlet e Ifyou are using a power strip or AVR make sure it is plugged in and turned on If the LED is lit check the following e Is anon bootable non system floppy disk in the floppy drive If yes remove or replace it with a system floppy disk and press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt 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 restart your computer If restarting your computer does not work contact your dealer or the technical support center for assistance Q The printer does not work A 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 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 of the speakers 8 Troubleshooting A Check the following e The
15. 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 Note All images are for reference purposes only Actual configuration may vary A Setting up your computer For more detailed information about the speakers please refer to the included operating instructions Note Speakers are optional and the appearance might be different depending on the actual product Setting up your computer The AcerPower series is a versatile and powerful system supporting an AMD CPU The computer uses a state of the art bus architecture which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications Your AcerPower series has standard UO input output interfaces such as a parallel port PS 2 keyboard and mouse ports USB ports two microphone ports and stereo line out jacks one in front and one on the rear panel and a stereo line in jack The system can accommodate extra peripheral equipment through these I 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 Microsoft Windows
16. r 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 Easy Lai Director Acer Incorporated 18 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 series Name of responsible party Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 USA Contact person Mr Young Kim Tel 408 922 2909 Fax 408 922 2606
17. vice personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed a b If liquid has been spilled into the product A If the product has been exposed to rain or water a If the 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 13 14 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 the cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 14 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 lo
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