Acer Aspire T100, User Manual

Page 1: ...Aspire T100 User s manual...

Page 2: ...el 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 ret...

Page 3: ...is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables Notice Shielded cables Notice Shielded cables Notice Shielded cables All connections to o...

Page 4: ...marque l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Remarque l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Remarque l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respected toutes les...

Page 5: ...9 Connecting the peripherals 10 Starting your computer 11 Shutting down your computer 11 Upgrading your computer 13 Installation Precautions 13 Reminder for guarding against static electricity 13 ESD...

Page 6: ...s 23 Cleaning and servicing 23 To clean your computer and keyboard 23 To clean your pointing device 24 To clean your optical mouse 24 To clean your monitor 24 When to contact a service technician 24 A...

Page 7: ...ystem Tour Your computer s front panel consists of the following Front panel No No No No Description Description Description Description 1 Optical Drive 2 Floppy Drive 3 Power button 4 Speaker or Head...

Page 8: ...Jack 6 Universal Serial Bus USB Ports No No No No Description Description Description Description 1 Power cord socket 2 Voltage selector switch 3 PS 2 Keyboard Port 4 Serial Connector No No No No Des...

Page 9: ...t Jack 7 Line in Jack 8 Microphone Jack 9 USB Connector 10 PCI Card Slot 11 Fan Aperture 12 PS 2 Mouse Connector 13 Printer Connector 14 Game MIDI Port 15 RJ 45 Ethernet Connector No No No No Descript...

Page 10: ...audio controller Audio in Line in Audio out Line out Headphone out and external Microphone in jacks Note Note Note Note the system has two Microphone in Jacks front and rear However you can not use b...

Page 11: ...rd and a set of speakers optional This section provides a brief description of basic system peripherals Mouse The included mouse is a standard two button wheel mouse Connect the mouse to the PS2 mouse...

Page 12: ...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 Note Note...

Page 13: ...el back and off Set up new components You can only use components compatible with Aspire T100 computers Before you choose new components please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will op...

Page 14: ...System Tour 8 English...

Page 15: ...l Interface MIDI port The system can accommodate extra peripheral equipment through those I O ports Your system can also support an optional high speed fax data modem or an additional LAN local area n...

Page 16: ...er T100 Series PS2 keyboard PS2 mouse Spearkers for selected models only User s Guide and Starter poster Other user documentation and third party software Connecting the peripherals Note Note Note Not...

Page 17: ...monitor printer fax speakers etc 2 Turn on 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...

Page 18: ...Setting up your computer 12 English...

Page 19: ...the computer before installing the components If a wrist grounding strap is not available please maintain contact with the system case throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection Pre installatio...

Page 20: ...ive sections 2 Replace any other components previously removed to allow access 3 Replace the external panels 4 Reconnect all peripheral cables and turn on the system power Opening your Computer This c...

Page 21: ...ly press to insert it 5 Secure the card to your computer with the screw removed earlier When you restart the system BIOS Basic Input Output System will automatically detect and allocate the resources...

Page 22: ...of the DDR socket outward to release the DDR 2 Gently pull the DDR out from the socket To reconfigure your computer The system will automatically detect the amount of memory installed Run the BIOS ut...

Page 23: ...eat sink 4 Unlock the socket lever to release the CPU 5 Gently pull the CPU from the socket 6 Install and upgrade CPU Install and upgrade CPU To install or upgrade the CPU complete the following steps...

Page 24: ...p of the CPU 5 Attach the fan heat sink connectors to the connectors with marked with CPU FAN Warning Warning Warning Warning The CPU and heat sink may be hot if the system has been running Also there...

Page 25: ...eck the following Is a non 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 The operating system file...

Page 26: ...uilt in speakers are automatically turned off Q System cannot read diskette hard disk CD or DVD information Q System cannot read diskette hard disk CD or DVD information Q System cannot read diskette...

Page 27: ...ake sure that you are using the correct type of diskette Check if the diskette is formatted correctly If not format it again Caution Caution Caution Caution If you reformat a diskette you will lose an...

Page 28: ...Troubleshooting 22 English...

Page 29: ...ully 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...

Page 30: ...intenance 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 techni...