Acer Aspire S Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...Aspire S Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...l 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: ...re Setup 7 Select location 7 Open package 7 Connecting the peripherals 8 Starting your computer 8 Shutting down your computer 8 Troubleshooting 9 Taking Care of your computer 11 Important tips 11 Cleaning and servicing 11 To clean your computer and keyboard 11 To clean your pointing device 12 To clean your optical mouse 12 To clean your monitor 12 When to contact a service technician 12 Asking for...

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Page 5: ... Tour Your computer s front panel consists of the following Front panel No Description No Description 1 Optical Drive 2 Floppy Drive 3 USB Ports 4 Microphone Jack 5 Speaker or Headphone Jack 6 Power Button 1 3 4 5 6 2 ...

Page 6: ...ish Rear panel Icon Description Power cord socket Voltage Selector Switch PS 2 Mouse Port PS 2 Keyboard Port Serial Port Monitor Connector Parallel Port Microphone in jack Audio out Jack Audio in Jack USB Ports LAN Port ...

Page 7: ...D quality audio system via 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 s...

Page 8: ...s 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 S Series computers Before you choose new components please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your Aspire S Series system In order to ensure proper setup and installation please consult the instructions provided with your new components Probable upgrades are Upgrade to High Capac...

Page 11: ... 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 S Series System Select a location Open package Sel...

Page 12: ...erals Note Don t connect 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 below steps 1 Power on all peripheral equipment such as 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 co...

Page 13: ... 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 computer If restarting your...

Page 14: ...s 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 diskette CD or DVD the...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...C 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 If possible they will...

Page 19: ...Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol 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 ventilat...

Page 20: ... frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed 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 r...

Page 21: ...manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparat...

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Page 23: ...res that product Personal Computer Model Aspire SA10 SA20 SA30 Standard Description Results Criteria EN61000 4 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 2001 AS NZS 61000 4 2 2002 Electrostatic Discharge Pass B EN61000 4 3 1996 A1 1998 A2 2001 AS NZS 61000 4 3 1999 Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Field Pass A EN61000 4 4 1995 A1 2001 A2 2001 AS NZS 61000 4 4 1999 Electrical Fast Transient Burst Pass B EN61000 4 5 1995 A1...

Page 24: ...te measurement standards possible and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same equipment will continue to comply with the requirements Easy Lai Director Acer Incorporated al 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 wa...

Page 25: ...nterference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product Name Personal Computer Model Aspire SA10 SA20 SA30 Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 U S A Contact Person Mr Young Kim Director Quality Manager Acer A...

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