Acer Aspire T120E, User Manual

Page 1: ...Aspire T120E User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...bel 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 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: ...ge 7 Connecting the peripherals 8 Starting your computer 9 Shutting down your computer 9 Troubleshooting 11 Taking Care of your computer 13 Important tips 13 Cleaning and servicing 13 To clean your computer and keyboard 13 To clean your pointing device 14 To clean your optical mouse 14 To clean your monitor 14 When to contact a service technician 14 Asking for technical assistance 14 Energy Star G...

Page 4: ...ium battery statement 21 Laser compliance statement 21 Declaration of Conformity for CE marking 23 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 24 Remark All the drawings in the Guide are diagrams About components s quantity and style substances shall take precedence ...

Page 5: ...uter s front panel consists of the following Front panel No Description No Description 1 Optical Drive 2 Floppy Drive 3 7 in 1 Card Reader Manufacturing Option 4 Power button 5 Speaker or Headphone Jack 6 Microphone Jack 7 USB Ports ...

Page 6: ...oltage selector switch 3 Fan Aperture 4 PS 2 Keyboard Port 5 PS 2 Mouse Connector 6 Serial Connector 7 Printer Connector 8 Monitor Connector 9 USB Connectors 10 RJ 45 Ethernet Connector 11 Microphone Jack 12 Line out Jack 13 Line in Jack 14 IEEE 1394 Port 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...

Page 7: ...ia onboard audio controller Audio in Line in Audio out Line out Headphone out and external Microphone in jacks Note the system has two Microphone in Jacks front and rear However you can not use both of them at the same time By default you system enables your microphone in jack in front and disables the one at the back Connectivity Two PS 2 ports for keyboard and mouse One serial port One Parallel ...

Page 8: ... 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 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 ...

Page 9: ...ct 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 speakers are optional and the appearance might be different depending on the actual product ...

Page 10: ...back and off Set up new components You can only use components compatible with Aspire T120E computers Before you choose new components please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your Aspire T120E system In order to ensure proper setup and installation please consult the instructions provided with your new components Probable upgrades are Upgrade to High Capacity HD...

Page 11: ...e 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 network card Furthermore the system is compatible with Windows XP Home Windows XP Professional operating systems Necessary to know before Setup Prior to setting up your Aspire T120E System Select a location Open package Selec...

Page 12: ...USB keyboard manufacturing option PS 2 or USB mouse manufacturing option Spearkers for selected models only User s Guide and Starter poster Other user documentation and third party software Connecting the peripherals Note Don t connect system power cord before connecting all peripherals to the system After everything is connected plug the power cord into the system and insert the other end into a ...

Page 13: ...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 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 ...

Page 14: ...Setting up your computer 10 English ...

Page 15: ...the LED is lit check 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 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 your compute...

Page 16: ...ck if the diskette is formatted correctly If not format it again Caution If you reformat a diskette you will lose any data on it Make sure the diskette CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly Check if the CD or DVD is clean and not scratched Check your 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 di...

Page 17: ...fully 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 ratin...

Page 18: ...aintenance 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 technician If you dropped and 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 yo...

Page 19: ...Appendix A Regulation and Safety Notices ...

Page 20: ...This chapter lists the general notices for your computer ...

Page 21: ...ning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the 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...

Page 22: ...ith Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the bottom side of 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 your telephone company If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily ...

Page 23: ...rosol 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 are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should n...

Page 24: ...f the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 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 certified type SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 me...

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Page 27: ... electrical business equipment This equipment has been approved to 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 under the most accurate measurement standards possible and tha...

Page 28: ...ul 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 Aspire T120E Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 2641 Orchard Parkeay San Jose CA 95134 U S A Contact Person Da...