Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Power SLE Acer
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Copyright Notice Copyright Notice Copyright Notice Copyright Notice © Acer In corporated 2002. Al l rights reserv ed. Acer Incorporated reserves the right to change product specifications and the information contained in this user guide without notice.
T able of C ontents W elcome v Bef ore Y ou Star t vi Importan t safety in structi ons vi Laser com plian ce statem ent vii i Lithi um battery s tatement ix Yea r 2000 compl iance stat ement ix Settin.
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v We l c o m e Congratulations on purchasing your new AcerPower computer! You now have the convenience and flexibilit y of a full- feat ured mu l t im e di a P C, o ff er i ng increased productivi ty combi ned with first class digital entertainment.
vi Bef ore Y ou Start To ensure that you can use your computer safely and correctly, please read this user guide careful ly before y ou start. For future reference, keep this user gui de handy at all times. Important safety instructions 1. Follow al l warnings and instructi on s m ar k e d on th e p r oduct.
vii 11. Unplug t his product from t he w all out let and refer servic ing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b. If liquid ha s been spilled into the product c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water d.
viii Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive in this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive’s classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASE R P ROD UC T CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CA U TI O N : INVI SI BLE L ASER RADIATI ON WHEN OPEN.
ix Lithium ba ttery statement CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly repl a ce d . Re plac e o n ly with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries accordi ng to the manufacturer’s instructions.
x Setting Up The System It only takes a few minutes to set up your new AcerPower system. Start by preparing y our w orkspace. Make sure that the surface i s stable , level a nd clean . Open the box carefully, ensuring that y ou do not damage the box or any of the othe r packing ma terials.
1 System O verview Take a few moments to study your new Ac erPower computer system. L earn the locations of the buttons, ports and other hardware features.
2 Computer R ear V iew No. Description 1 Power On/Off switch 2 Voltage S etting Swi tch (for Tai wan Area) 3 Power Inl et 4 PS/2 Key board Port 5 Serial Port 6 VGA Port 7 Ear Phone Jack 8 Speaker Phon.
3 System Components Monitor Keyboard Mouse Speaker set.
4 System Components Your AcerPower computer system is made up of sev eral components. These include the computer itself, the monitor, keyboard, mouse and speaker set.
5 The K eyboard Your keyboard features a standard set of keys, including 12 function keys, four cursor direction keys and a numeric key pad. Yo u r Ac er Po w er co m pu t er s y st em includes a corded keyboard, you should connect the cord to the PS/2 keyboard port at the back of the computer before starting Windows.
6 The Speaker set Your AcerPower com puter system c omes wi th a speaker set designed to maximi ze your enjoyment of audio CDs and exciting new multimed ia. Plug your speaker set in to the speaker-out port at t h e ba ck o f yo ur computer. For more i nformation on usi ng your speaker set, refer to the included manual.
7 Upgrading Y our System You can quickly and easily expand y our AcerPower computer system by adding additional com ponents. Alternatively, you can upgrade existing components to provide enhanced perform ance. O pening The Case Before you open the case, turn your computer off and unplug the power cord from the wall outl et.
8 Q u estions & T roubleshooting This section attempts to answer some frequently asked questions regarding your AcerPower computer sy stem, as wel l as offering tips for troubleshooting problems. Re fe r t o th e o n li n e h e lp f il e fo r ad di t i on a l i n fo rmation about your AcerPower computer system.
9 Q: My system freezes. How can I restore normal operation? A: Sometimes Windows ex periences problems that cause the operating system to "hang". Usually these problems arise from conflicts with the application software you are running. Press the Alt-Ctrl-Del key s simu ltaneously for on-screen instructions.
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