Acer Aspire E series, Manual

Page 1: ...ion Microsoft Windows and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corp All other brands product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 2005 by Acer Incorporated All rights reserved First printing April 2005 ...

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Page 3: ...cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible When you need to disconnect power to the equipment be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet 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 ventila...

Page 4: ...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 t...

Page 5: ... 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 technici...

Page 6: ...ar with the hearing aid Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the device because information stored on them may be erased Medical devices Operation of any radio transmitting equipment including wireless phones may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are...

Page 7: ...evice while flying in aircraft is prohibited Switch off your device before boarding an aircraft The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft disrupt the wireless telephone network and may be illegal Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instruction...

Page 8: ...ronics 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 ...

Page 9: ...ivate computer s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management 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 com...

Page 10: ...isplays could stress your eyes The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain 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 downw...

Page 11: ... 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 13 in the AcerSystem User s Guide ...

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Page 13: ...me 1 Major benefits 1 Before You Start 2 Safety instructions 2 Setting up the system 3 Placement tips 3 System Overview 5 Computer rear view 5 Computer front view 6 Installing new components 8 Opening The Case 8 Frequently asked questions 9 Taking care of your computer 11 Important tips 11 Cleaning and servicing 11 Asking for technical assistance 12 Regulations and safety notices 13 FCC notice 13 ...

Page 14: ...ulatory notice 18 General 18 European Union EU 18 The FCC RF safety requirement 19 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 19 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 21 22 ...

Page 15: ...ffers a host of functions designed to improve your computing experience Major benefits Your new Aspire computer enables you to do the following Use the latest Acer entertainment software to watch movies share photos and listen to your favorite song Maximize your use of the Internet by downloading and playing exciting new multimedia files Enjoy your audio CDs even when you are not using your comput...

Page 16: ... period of time Do not cover or block any ventilation slots in the case Also ensure the room has adequate ventilation Never push objects of any kind into your computer Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate your computer where anyone will walk on the power cord Your computer should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are unsure of the typ...

Page 17: ...be required if you ever have to store or ship your computer Unpack the box and set out the contents on your work surface The package contains an Out Of Box Experience OOBE poster Refer to the OOBE poster for a step by step guide to setting up your computer system Placement tips For maximum viewing comfort set up your monitor at arm s length from your seat with the top third of the screen at eye le...

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Page 19: ...f the buttons ports and other hardware features Computer rear view Note Configuration may varied by different models Icon Description Optical S PDIF audio out jack Coaxial S PDIF audio out jack PS 2 mouse port PS 2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port VGA port IEEE 1394 port LAN port USB ports Audio jacks ...

Page 20: ...dia cards upside down to avoid damaging your hardware E series Description 1 Optical drive 2 Eject button for optical drive 3 Power button 4 USB ports 5 Speaker Headphone jack 6 Microphone in jack 7 Indicators 8 FDD drive 9 Media card readers 10 IEEE 1394 port ...

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Page 22: ...ng Replace the HDD with a higher capacity model or add a second HDD Install additional memory Install a graphics card as a substitute for the embedded graphics subsystem Replace the CD drive with a DVD or CD RW drive Install an add on card such as a fax modem card in one of the empty PCI slots Opening The Case Before you open the case turn your computer off and unplug the power cord from the wall ...

Page 23: ...e or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart your computer The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the start up disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart your computer This will automatically diagnose your system and make necessary fixes However if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem then...

Page 24: ...e to sound on 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 diskette hard disk CD or DVD information A Check the following Make sure that you are using the correct type of disk Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly Check if the CD or DVD is c...

Page 25: ... 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 singl...

Page 26: ... If liquid has been spilled into the computer If the computer is not operating normally If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the Frequently asked questions section on page 9 If your problem is not listed in the Frequently asked questions section on page 9 If you want to replace or upgrade any of your computer s internal compon...

Page 27: ...elocate 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 regul...

Page 28: ...p global acer com support certificate htm for complete documents Compliant with Russian regulatory certification 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 you...

Page 29: ... 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 Ne...

Page 30: ...ipment 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 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be s...

Page 31: ...ILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dot...

Page 32: ...ces European Union EU R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard Article 3 1 a Health and Safety EN60950 1 2001 EN50371 2002 Article 3 1 b EMC EN301 489 1 V1 4 1 2002 EN301 489 17 V1 2 1 2002 EN301 489 3 V1 4 1 2002 Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse keyboard EN301 489 7 V1 2 1 2002 Applied to models with 3G function EN301 489 24 V1 2 1 2002...

Page 33: ...requency exposure limits Nevertheless the PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows 1 Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user s manual of each RF option device Caution To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distan...

Page 34: ...nterference 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 ...

Page 35: ...nce 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 PC Model number Acer Aspire 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 4...

Page 36: ...n units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards EN55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 AS NZS CISPR22 2002 Class B EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN61000 3 2 2000 Class D EN61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 EN55013 2001 A1 2003 applied to models with TV function EN55020 2002 A1 2003 applied to models with TV...

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