Acer Aspire 3300S, User Manual

Page 1: ...Aspire 3300S User s guide ...

Page 2: ...bel 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 electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model Number ________________...

Page 3: ... 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...

Page 4: ...ore cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 3 Do not use this product near water 4 Do 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 in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it f...

Page 5: ... product has been exposed to rain or water d 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 If the product has be...

Page 6: ... replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Year 2000 compliance statement The Aspire 3300S series computer carries the Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant logo which certifies that this model has been tested by NSTL using the YMark2000 test and has been found to meet NSTL s standar...

Page 7: ... 5 Accessing the online guide 5 2 System tour 7 Features 9 Performance 9 Multimedia 9 Connectivity 9 Front panel 10 Rear panel 12 Keyboard 14 Mouse 17 Disk drives 18 Floppy drive 18 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive 19 Hard disk 21 3 Setting up your computer 23 Arranging a comfortable work area 25 Adjusting your chair 25 Positioning your Aspire PC 25 Positioning your monitor 27 Positioning your keyboard ...

Page 8: ... Turning on your computer 33 Turning off your computer 34 Connecting options 35 Printer 35 Serial mouse 36 LCD monitor 37 Network 38 Modem optional 39 Multimedia devices 40 USB devices 44 4 Q A 47 Index 53 ...

Page 9: ...1 First things first ...

Page 10: ...This chapter describes the contents of your computer package and also provides important tips on how to take care of your computer ...

Page 11: ...emove the contents If any of the following items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Aspire 3300S Items contained in the accessory box Foot stands USB or PS 2 mouse Power cable USB speakers available in select countries USB or PS 2 keyboard User s guide and installation poster Other user documentation and third party software ...

Page 12: ...t 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...

Page 13: ...damaged the computer If liquid has been spilled into the computer If the 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 acer com for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area Accessing the online guide You may also refer to the Asp...

Page 14: ...1 First things first 6 ...

Page 15: ...2 System tour ...

Page 16: ...This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer ...

Page 17: ...dio system via onboard audio controller Audio in Line in Audio out Line out Headphone out Mic in and Game MIDI interfaces Note The system has two microphone in ports front and rear However you can not use both of them at the same time The default setting for your system enables the microphone in port in front and disables the one at the back Connectivity PS 2 mouse and keyboard interfaces Two seri...

Page 18: ... of the following Label Icon Component 1 Floppy drive light emitting diode LED 2 3 5 inch floppy drive 3 Floppy drive eject button 4 CD DVD Headphone Earphone port disabled 5 Volume control 6 CD DVD LED 7 CD DVD tray 8 CD DVD emergency eject slot 9 Stop Eject button ...

Page 19: ...hem at the same time The default setting for your system enables the microphone in port in front and disables the one at the back 10 USB ports 11 Microphone in port front see note 12 Headphone out port 13 Hard disk activity LED 14 LAN activity LED 15 Power LED 16 Power switch Label Icon Component ...

Page 20: ...rear panel consists of the following Label Icon Color Component 1 Power supply 2 Voltage selector switch 3 Keyhole 4 Green PS 2 mouse port 5 Gray Network port 6 Burgundy Parallel Printer port 7 Gold Game MIDI port 8 VGA port add on card see note ...

Page 21: ... the peripherals see Connecting peripherals on page 29 and Connecting peripherals on page 29 9 Black Handset telephone line ports optional 10 Power cord socket 11 Purple PS 2 keyboard port 12 Black USB ports 13 Teal or Turquoise Serial port 14 Lime Audio out Line out jack 15 Light blue Audio in Line in jack 16 Pink Microphone in port rear 17 Expansion slots Label Icon Color Component ...

Page 22: ...ude separate cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys Item Component Description 1 Function keys Perform specific functions depending on the application that uses them 2 Caps lock When activated all alphabetic characters typed appear in uppercase same function as pressing Shift letter ...

Page 23: ...rve the same function as the arrow keys on the numeric pad when the Num lock is toggled off 6 Palm rest detachable Provides a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing 7 Num lock When activated the keypad is set to numeric mode i e the keys function as a calculator complete with arithmetic operators such as and 8 Scroll lock When activated the screen moves one line up or down when you pres...

Page 24: ...nd start playing 11 Internet Suspend keys Consist of three buttons Email button launches the email application that came bundled with your system Web browser button launches the browser application that came bundled with your system Suspend button puts the system to sleep when pressed 12 Programmable keys Help you directly access a URL Web site or launch any program file or application in your sys...

Page 25: ... right button quickly The ratchet wheel in between the two buttons is added to provide easier scrolling capability By simply moving the wheel with your index finger you can quickly move through multiple pages lines or windows The wheel may also function as a third button allowing you to quickly click or double click an icon or a selected item Note If you are left handed refer to your Windows manua...

Page 26: ...skettes away from magnetic fields and sources of heat Avoid removing a diskette from a drive when the floppy drive activity light is on Write protect your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure To do this slide the write protect tab to the write protect position When you put a label on a 3 5 inch diskette make sure that the label is properly attached flat on the surface and within the labeling ar...

Page 27: ...e discs DVD or DVD ROM is a new type of disc media that holds a minimum of 4 7 GB gigabytes enough for a full length movie It is believed that it will eventually replace CD ROMs as well as VHS video cassettes and laser discs 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 insert a...

Page 28: ...tches or other damage Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disc impair the disc lens reader on the CD or DVD drive or stop the computer from successfully reading the disc When handling discs always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints When cleaning discs use a clean dust free cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge Do not wipe in a circular...

Page 29: ...d disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high capacity Enhanced IDE E IDE hard disk If you want to replace your hard disk or upgrade it contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance ...

Page 30: ...2 System tour 22 ...

Page 31: ...3 Setting up your computer ...

Page 32: ...This chapter contains step by step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals ...

Page 33: ...ur 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 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 Rest your body on the chair back Your torso works harder to maintain balance if you do not rest your body on the...

Page 34: ...the foot stands to the slots on the housing frame as shown in the figure below To place your PC in the regular desktop position 1 Check the foot stands that came with your computer 2 Attach the foot stands as shown in the figure that follows ...

Page 35: ...op of the screen is at or slightly below eye level Positioning your keyboard The location of the keyboard is a very important factor to 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...

Page 36: ...ld 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 ...

Page 37: ...ct the USB mouse the USB keyboard the monitor and the power cable USB mouse Plug the USB mouse cable into any of the USB ports located on the front or rear panel of your computer Note If you are using a PS 2 mouse plug the mouse cable into the PS 2 mouse port green port located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 38: ...3 Setting up your computer 30 USB keyboard Plug the USB keyboard cable into any of the USB port located on the front or rear panel of your computer ...

Page 39: ... Monitor To connect a monitor simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port located on the rear panel of your computer Note The CRT monitor port is automatically disabled when an add on VGA card is installed into the system Connect the monitor to the VGA port instead Note Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information ...

Page 40: ...etting refer to page 12 for the location of the voltage selector switch on the rear panel of your computer If they don t match set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your computer Then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet ...

Page 41: ...ur computer such as the monitor printer fax speakers etc 2 On the rear panel of your computer set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area 3 On the 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...

Page 42: ...Start button highlight Shut Down select Shut down then click on OK You can then turn off all peripherals connected to your computer If you cannot shut down your computer normally press the power button for at least four seconds Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in Suspend mode only ...

Page 43: ...To connect a printer plug the printer cable into the parallel port burgundy port located on the rear panel of your computer Note The printer shown below is for your reference only Actual device model may vary in different countries ...

Page 44: ...3 Setting up your computer 36 Serial mouse To connect a serial mouse plug the serial mouse cable into the serial port teal or turquoise port located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 45: ... monitor To connect an LCD monitor plug the LCD monitor s VGA cable into the VGA port located on the rear panel of your computer Note Refer to the LCD monitor manual for additonal instructions and information ...

Page 46: ...computer to a Local Area Network LAN using a network cable To do so simply plug the network cable into the network port gray port on the rear panel of your computer Note Consult your operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup ...

Page 47: ...em optional Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line and handset into the handset telephone line port located on the rear panel of your computer Refer to the figure below for the connection ...

Page 48: ...eference only Actual device models may vary in different countries Plug the devices in as follows Note For information on how to configure multimedia devices consult the documentation that came with each device microphone connects to the Mic in port pink port located on the front and rear panel of your computer Note The system has two microphone in ports front and rear However you can not use both...

Page 49: ...nt panel of your computer Note To adjust the volume of the headphones click on the Volume icon located on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen When the Volume control pops up drag the Volume control lever to the desired level You can also use the Volume control button on the keyboard ...

Page 50: ...ternal speakers connect to the Audio out Line out jack lime jack located on the front or rear panel of your computer audio line in device connect to the Audio in Line in jack light blue jack located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 51: ...43 joystick connect to the Game MIDI port gold port located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 52: ... connections can be eliminated Your computer comes with four USB ports two each on both the front and rear panels These ports allow you to connect additional devices to your computer without using up precious system resources To connect a USB device simply plug the device cable into any of the USB ports black port Note The USB devices shown below are for your reference only Actual device models ma...

Page 53: ...45 Note Most USB devices have a built in USB port which allows you to connect or daisy chain more USB devices ...

Page 54: ...3 Setting up your computer 46 ...

Page 55: ...4 Q A ...

Page 56: ...s 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 ...

Page 57: ...n of the main power switch on your computer Check if you plugged the power cable properly into an electrical outlet If 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 Is a nonbootable nonsystem diskette in the floppy drive If yes remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart your computer The ope...

Page 58: ...arallel port and the corresponding port on the printer See Printer on page 35 for information on how to connect the printer to your computer For additional information concerning the printer refer to the printer s documentation Q No sound comes out from the computer A Check the following The volume may be muted Look for the Volume icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and dese...

Page 59: ...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 to a diskette hard disk or disc A Check the following Make sure the diskette or hard disk is not write protected See Dis...

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Page 61: ...0 K keyboard 14 application key 15 caps lock 14 cursor keys 15 function key 14 internet suspend keys 16 multimedia keys 16 num lock 15 palm rest 15 programmable keys 16 scroll lock 15 volume control mute 15 Windows logo key 15 M mouse 17 buttons 17 clicking 17 double click 17 ratchet wheel 17 Q Q A 49 blank screen 50 no audio 50 no sound 50 printer not working 50 system cannot read disk 51 system ...