Acer Aspire M3201, User Manual

Page 1: ...AcerSystem User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...l Rights Reserved AcerSystem User s Guide 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 ...

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: ...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 CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replac...

Page 6: ...er 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 health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome tendonitis teno...

Page 7: ...displays 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 down...

Page 8: ...ng 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 9 in the AcerSystem User s Guide ...

Page 9: ...ing up new components 4 Frequently asked questions 5 Taking care of your computer 7 Important tips 7 Cleaning and servicing 7 To clean your computer and keyboard 7 To clean your pointing device 7 To clean your monitor 8 When to contact a service technician 8 Asking for technical assistance 8 Regulations and safety notices 9 FCC notice 9 Modem notices 10 Laser compliance statement 13 Macrovision co...

Page 10: ...Declaration of Conformity 17 Remark All images are for reference purposes only Actual configuration may vary ...

Page 11: ...selected models only Speaker or headphone jack Media card reader selected models only USB port IEEE 1394 port selected models only Icon Description Icon Description PS 2 keyboard connector PS 2 mouse connector VGA port Serial port selected models only Printer connector USB port Microphone in jack RJ 45 Ethernet connector Line in jack Line out Speaker out jack HDMI HDMI port selected models only ...

Page 12: ... support an optional high speed fax data modem or an additional LAN local area network card Furthermore the system is compatible with Microsoft Windows or Linux based operating systems Necessary to know before setup Selecting a location Selecting the optimum location for your computer Do not place the system too close to other electrical equipment Do not place the system in high traffic areas or w...

Page 13: ...ower 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 Turn on the system Once the start up process is complete you can begin to use your computer Shuttin...

Page 14: ...new components You can only use components compatible with AcerSystem computers Before you choose new components please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your AcerSystem 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 mem...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...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...

Page 18: ... 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 5 If your problem is not listed in the Frequently asked questions section on page 5 If you want to replace or upgrade any of your computer s internal compon...

Page 19: ...locate 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 regula...

Page 20: ...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 21: ... 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 22: ...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 23: ...SERSÅTEILYLLE 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 Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode LED more than Class I Macrovision copyright protection notice U S P...

Page 24: ...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 Applied to models with 3G function Article 3 2 Spectrum Usa...

Page 25: ...d 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 2 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...

Page 26: ... Class D EN61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard EN60950 1 2001 A11 2004 EN60065 2002 for AV product Council Decision 98 482 EC CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in El...

Page 27: ...ions 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 Person...