Acer Power Sd, User Manual

Page 1: ...AcerPower Sd User s guide...

Page 2: ...el 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 ret...

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...

Page 4: ...accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Caus...

Page 5: ...s product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 7 Do not allow anything...

Page 6: ...net has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend Use of ano...

Page 7: ...y 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 AcerPowe...

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Page 9: ...cal assistance 5 Accessing the online guide 6 2 System tour 7 Features 9 Performance 9 Multimedia 9 Connectivity 9 Front panel 11 Rear panel 13 Keyboard 15 Function keys 16 Lock keys 16 Windows keys 1...

Page 10: ...49 Installation precautions 51 ESD precautions 51 Preinstallation instructions 51 Post installation instructions 52 Opening your computer 53 To remove the side panel 53 To replace the side panel 55 I...

Page 11: ...xi Recovering your system 80 6 Q A 81 Index 87...

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Page 13: ...1 First things first...

Page 14: ...This chapter describes the contents of your computer package and also provides important tips on how to take care of your computer...

Page 15: ...ur computer Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents If any of the following items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately AcerPower Sd Items contained in the accessory box U...

Page 16: ...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 pl...

Page 17: ...structions 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...

Page 18: ...o access the online guide for Windows XP 1 On the Windows XP taskbar click on the Start button higlight and select Help and Support Center 2 On the Help and Support Center home page double click the A...

Page 19: ...2 System tour...

Page 20: ...This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer...

Page 21: ...s 512 MB which allows a maximum of 1GB Power management function 3 5 inch floppy drive DVD ROM CD ROM or CD RW drive High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Multimedia Integrated 256 bit graphics acceler...

Page 22: ...stem tour 10 One VGA port Universal Serial Bus USB ports two on the front and two on the rear panel High speed fax data PCI modem optional 10Base T 100Base TX network support with remote wake up funct...

Page 23: ...s front panel consists of the following Label Icon Component 1 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW tray 2 Stop Eject button 3 Play Forward button 4 3 5 inch floppy drive 5 Floppy drive eject button 6 Hard disk activ...

Page 24: ...ck in front and disables the one at the back 7 LAN activity LED 8 Power LED 9 Power switch 10 Speaker out Line out port 11 Microphone in jack front see note 12 USB ports 13 Floppy drive LED 14 5 25 in...

Page 25: ...Your computer s rear panel consists of the following Label Icon Color Component 1 Power supply 2 Network port 3 Burgundy Parallel Printer port 4 Gold Game MIDI port 5 Expansion slots 6 Pink Microphone...

Page 26: ...29 and Connecting options on page 38 7 Light blue Audio in Line in jack 8 Lime Audio out Line out jack 9 Blue VGA port 10 Teal or Turquoise Serial port 11 Black USB ports 12 Purple PS 2 keyboard port...

Page 27: ...lude separate cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys No Description 1 Function keys 2 Caps lock 3 Windows logo key 4 Application key 5 Cursor keys 6 Palm rest 7 Num lock key 8 Scroll lo...

Page 28: ...keys Lock key Description Caps Lock When activated all alphabetic characters typed appear in uppercase same function as pressing Shift letter Num Lock When activated the keypad is set to numeric mode...

Page 29: ...he detachable palm rest provides you a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing Key Description Windows logo key Start button Combinations with this key perform special functions such as Wind...

Page 30: ...een mute and sound Multimedia keys Allow you to conveniently play pause stop step forward or step back a song or movie using your keyboard Icon Key Description Play Pause Press to start playing the au...

Page 31: ...key is set to launch the Windows Media Player If you want to configure the settings of each key right click on the Magic Keyboard icon located on the desktop Backward Press to skip backward to the pr...

Page 32: ...een 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 fu...

Page 33: ...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...

Page 34: ...The CD RW drive allows you to record or burn CD RW recordable or rewritable discs DVD or DVD ROM is a type of disc media that holds a minimum of 4 7 GB gigabytes enough for a full length movie It may...

Page 35: ...ther 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 al...

Page 36: ...r 24 Hard 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...

Page 37: ...3 Setting up your computer...

Page 38: ...This chapter contains step by step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals...

Page 39: ...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...

Page 40: ...the folding stands located under the keyboard Keep your lower arms parallel to the floor as you type Your upper arms and shoulders should be relaxed Then try typing with a light touch If you feel any...

Page 41: ...e most part you only have four things to connect the mouse the keyboard the monitor and the power cable Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the the USB port black port or the PS 2 mouse port green port lo...

Page 42: ...3 Setting up your computer 30 Connecting the PS 2 mouse...

Page 43: ...31 Keyboard Plug the keyboard cable into the USB port black port or the PS 2 keyboard port purple port located on the rear panel of your computer Connecting the USB keyboard...

Page 44: ...3 Setting up your computer 32 Connecting the PS 2 keyboard...

Page 45: ...onitor To connect a monitor simply plug the monitor cable into the VGA port blue port located on the rear panel of your computer Note Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and informa...

Page 46: ...tting refer to page 13 for the location of the voltage selector switch on the rear panel of your computer If they don t match change your computer s voltage setting according to your area s voltage ra...

Page 47: ...computer set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area Refer to page 13 for the location of the voltage selector switch on the rear panel of your computer Note The illu...

Page 48: ...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 ma...

Page 49: ...ected 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 Note You do...

Page 50: ...parallel USB and serial printer Note The printers shown below are for your reference only Actual device model may vary in select countries Parallel printer To connect a printer plug the printer cable...

Page 51: ...USB port black port located on the rear panel of your computer Serial printer To connect a printer plug the printer cable into the serial port teal or turquiose located on the rear panel of your comp...

Page 52: ...3 Setting up your computer 40 Serial mouse To connect a serial mouse plug the serial mouse cable into the serial port teal or turquiose port located on the rear panel of your computer...

Page 53: ...41 LCD Monitor To connect an LCD monitor plug the LCD monitor s VGA cable into the VGA port blue port located on the rear panel of your computer...

Page 54: ...our computer to a Local Area Network LAN using a network cable To do so simply plug the network cable into the network port on the rear panel of your computer Note Consult your operating system manual...

Page 55: ...ly Actual device models may vary in select countries Plug the devices in as follows Note For information on how to configure multimedia devices consult the documentation that came with each device mic...

Page 56: ...d on the front 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...

Page 57: ...akers connect to the Audio out Line out jack lime jack located on the rear panel of your computer audio line in device connects to the Audio in Line in jack light blue jack located on the rear panel o...

Page 58: ...3 Setting up your computer 46 joystick connects to the Game MIDI port gold port located on the rear panel of your computer...

Page 59: ...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 serial devices to your computer without using up its s...

Page 60: ...3 Setting up your computer 48 Note Most USB devices have a built in USB port which allows you to connect or daisy chain more USB devices...

Page 61: ...4 Upgrading your computer...

Page 62: ...This chapter contains instructions on how to upgrade your computer and basic information about your system boards that you will find helpful when performing the upgrade process...

Page 63: ...ain contact with the computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component 1 Turn off your computer and...

Page 64: ...g a computer component 1 See to it that the components are installed according to the step by step instructions in their respective sections 2 Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you remo...

Page 65: ...llation instructions on page 51 You need to open your computer before you can install additional components See the following section for instructions To remove the side panel 1 Turn off your computer...

Page 66: ...4 Upgrading your computer 54 4 Slide the panel slightly backward 1 tilt it away from the housing 2 before pulling it upward to detach it from the chassis 3...

Page 67: ...55 To replace the side panel 1 Align the side panel to the housing 1 insert the latches into the slots 2 and slide it forward into place 3...

Page 68: ...4 Upgrading your computer 56 2 Secure the side panel with two screws...

Page 69: ...e below shows what your computer looks like once you remove the cover No Component 1 5 25 inch drive bays two bays 2 3 5 inch drive bays two bays 3 Hard disk 4 Daughterboard 5 Mainboard 6 Expansion sl...

Page 70: ...d The layout below shows all the connectors and jumpers of the mainboard Refer to the table for a brief description of each connectors and jumpers The mainboard becomes accessible once you open your c...

Page 71: ...network riser CONN1 ATX Power supply CPU CPU socket CPUFA 3 pin CPU fan connector DIMM 1 DIMM sockets 1 DIMM 2 DIMM sockets 2 FDD1 FDD Connector IDE1 IDE 1 connector IDE2 IDE 2 connector J8 Chassis i...

Page 72: ...connector JKBMS1 PS 2 mouse upper and keyboard lower ports JMD1 Modem in connector JPW1 Power connector 12 V power JUSB1 Front USB connector JUSB2 Front USB connector PCI1 PCI slots 1 PCI2 PCI slots2...

Page 73: ...se both of them at the same time By default your system enables the microphone in jack in front and disables the one at the back Label Description JAUD Audio connector connects to the JAUD connector o...

Page 74: ...DIMMs You may install 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB or 1 GB DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 2 GB Note To capitalize on the system memory capacity mentioned above you must use 1 GB memory modules which...

Page 75: ...e notch located on the center of the module 1 Remove the side panel see page 53 2 Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard 3 Press the holding clips on both sides of the DDR DIMM socket outward to...

Page 76: ...the DDR DIMM and try to insert it again Reconfiguring your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of memory installed Run the BIOS Basic Input Output System Setup utility to view the...

Page 77: ...65 3 Disconnect all hard disk cables power and signal 4 Remove the three screws that hold the drive frame to the housing 1 2 3 and pull out the drive frame 4...

Page 78: ...our computer 66 5 Remove the three screws that hold the hard disk to the drive frame 1 2 3 and pull out the hard disk 4 6 Insert the new hard disk 1 and secure it with the three screws you previously...

Page 79: ...g as shown in the following figure a Align the drive frame to the housing notch 1 2 b Attach the drive frame to the housing by securing it to the floppy drive frame latches 3 c Secure the drive by usi...

Page 80: ...disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard 9 Replace the side panel see page 55 Replacing the CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive Follow these steps to replace your...

Page 81: ...sconnect all CD DVD CD RW drive cables power signal and audio 4 Remove the two screws that hold the CD DVD CD RW drive to the disk frame 1 2 and save the screws Pull out the CD DVD CD RW drive from it...

Page 82: ...Upgrading your computer 70 5 Install a new CD DVD CD RW drive into the drive bay 1 and secure it with two screws you removed earlier 2 3 6 Connect all CD DVD CD RW drive cables 7 Replace the side pane...

Page 83: ...ve the side panel see page 53 2 Locate an empty PCI slot on the mainboard 3 Remove the screw that holds the bracket to the computer and save the screw 1 Pull out the bracket opposite the selected empt...

Page 84: ...erly seated Secure the card to your computer with a screw you removed earlier 2 6 Replace the side panel see page 55 When you turn on the computer BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to t...

Page 85: ...5 Software...

Page 86: ...This chapter describes the applications that came with your computer...

Page 87: ...robat Reader Norton AntiVirus NTI CD Maker PowerDVD All of the applications that came with your computer are very easy to use However if you need more help and information you may refer to the online...

Page 88: ...major computer platforms Acrobat Reader can open your document across a broad range of hardware and software and it will look exactly as you intended with layout fonts links and images intact To run...

Page 89: ...seful virus detection and repair facilities To install Norton AntiVirus 1 Double click the Norton AntiVirus installer icon on your Windows desktop 2 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish i...

Page 90: ...oftware which allows you to create and copy audio data and videos to CD RW discs To run NTI CD Maker 1 Double click the NTI CD Maker icon on your Windows desktop 2 Follow all onscreen instructions For...

Page 91: ...provides a complete set of commands for navigation and advanced features such as multi angle switching multi language and multi subtitle selection and parental control It also has the i Power Internet...

Page 92: ...low the steps below 1 Insert the System CD into the CD or DVD drive 2 Reboot the system 3 Follow all onscreen instructions 4 Remove the System CD and insert the Recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive 5...

Page 93: ...6 Q A...

Page 94: ...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 assista...

Page 95: ...g 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 sy...

Page 96: ...onnected securely to the system s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer See Printer on page 38 for information on how to connect the printer to your computer For additional informati...

Page 97: ...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 diskette CD or DVD there may be a problem with the drive...

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Page 99: ...anel 11 I internal components 57 internet suspend key email 19 suspend 19 web browser 19 K keyboard 15 application key 17 caps lock 15 cursor keys 15 function keys 15 internet suspend keys 16 multimed...

Page 100: ...system boards 58 audio board 61 mainboard 58 T turning off computer 37 software shutdown 37 suspend mode 37 turning on computer 35 power button 35 U upgrade add memory 62 install DIMM 63 reconfigure...