User manual ACER ASPIRE L310

[. . . ] AcerSystem User's Guide Original Issue: 11/2006 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. For your convenience, we suggest that you enter the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. [. . . ] However, if a more serious problem arises, contact your dealer or the technical support center (www. acersupport. com) for assistance. 19 Frequently asked questions The following questions indicate possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions. I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. Check the LED located above the power switch. Try the following: · · Check if you properly plugged the power cable into an electrical outlet. If you are using a power strip or AVR, make sure it is plugged in and turned on. Nothing appears on the screen. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. If restarting your computer does not work, contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance. The printer does not work. Do the following: · · · Make sure the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. Make sure the printer cable is connected securely to the USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. For additional information concerning the printer, refer to the printer's documentation. No sound comes out from the computer. Check the following: · The volume may be muted. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from mute to sound on. If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the lineout jack of your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned off. · 20 3 Frequently asked questions System cannot read hard disk, CD or DVD information. Check the following: · · · · Make sure you are using the correct type of disk. If your drive can not read the information on the good disk there may be a problem with the drive. Contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance. System cannot write data on the hard disk, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi. Check the following: · · Make sure the hard disk is not write-protected. Make sure you are using the correct type of disk. Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices 22 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices Regulations and safety notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning 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. 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. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc. ) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer. 23 Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. [. . . ] Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on 27 configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products with such devices. European Union (EU) This device complies with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives listed below: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive · · · · · · · · EN 60950-1 EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2/-3 Art. 3. 1a) EN 60950-1 Art. 3. 1b) EN 301 489 -1/-17 Art. 3. 2) EN 300 328-2 Art. 3. 2) EN 301 893 *applies to 5 GHz only 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 99/5/EC Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. [. . . ]