User manual ACER ASPIRE E571

[. . . ] Copyright Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks and Aspire is a trademark of Acer Inc. Microsoft Windows and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brands/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. First printing: April 2005 ii iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. [. . . ] If a power strip is used, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment does not exceed the power strip ampere rating. If your computer causes interference to radio or television reception, try one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the radio or television antenna. Increase the distance between your computer and the radio or television receiver. · · · 3 Connect your computer into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the radio or television is connected. Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for more help. English Setting up the system It only takes a few minutes to set up your new Aspire system. Open the box carefully, ensuring that you do not damage the box or any of the other packing materials. The box will be required if you ever have to store or ship your computer. Refer to the OOBE poster for a step-by-step guide to setting up your computer system. Placement tips · For maximum viewing comfort, set up your monitor at arm's length from your seat, with the top third of the screen at eye level. Make sure your work area is well lit. · · · English 4 5 System Overview Take a few moments to study your new Aspire computer system. Learn the locations of the buttons, ports and other hardware features. English Computer rear view Icon Description Optical S/PDIF audio-out jack Coaxial S/PDIF audio-out jack PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port VGA port IEEE 1394 port LAN port USB ports Audio jacks Note: Configuration may varied by different models. 6 English Computer front view E series 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Description Optical drive Eject button for optical drive Power button USB ports Speaker/ Headphone jack Microphone-in jack Indicators FDD drive Media card readers* IEEE 1394 port Caution : Please insert the media cards upside down to avoid damaging your hardware. 7 Aspire E series English 8 English Installing new components Make sure you only use components that are compatible with your Aspire computer. Consult your dealer about the suitability of new components before you purchase them. To ensure correct installation, refer to the documentation that comes with your new components before you start to add or replace components. Possible upgrade options include the following: · · · · · Replace the HDD with a higher capacity model, or add a second HDD. Install a graphics card as a substitute for the embedded graphics subsystem. Install an add-on card, such as a fax/modem card, in one of the empty PCI slots. Opening The Case Before you open the case, turn your computer off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. a) Gently lay down the computer on a flat surface to access the side panel of the unit. b) Push the case lock to the right and pull the side panel toward you to remove the side panel. 9 Frequently asked questions The following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions to the situation. Do any of the following: · · · Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of the computer is set to the correct voltage. Check if you plugged the power cable properly into an electrical outlet. If you are using a power strip or AVR, make sure that it is plugged in and turned on. If yes, remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart your computer. Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart your computer. This will automatically diagnose your system and make necessary fixes. [. . . ] ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN. VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN LCD pixel statement The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Macrovision copyright protection notice "U. S Patent Nos. [. . . ]