User manual ACER ASPIRE 5542G

[. . . ] Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the computer. If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies. CAUTION for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. [. . . ] The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back: · · · · · numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation aching, soreness or tenderness pain, swelling or throbbing stiffness or tightness coldness or weakness If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. Note: For more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 13 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. xii Table of Contents Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Additional safety information Operating environment Medical devices Vehicles Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls Disposal instructions Tips and information for comfortable use iii iii v vi vi vii vii vii viii ix Welcome Major benefits 1 1 Before You Start Safety instructions Setting up the system Placement tips 2 2 3 3 System Overview Computer rear view Computer front view Installing new components Opening The Case 5 5 6 8 8 Frequently asked questions Taking care of your computer Important tips Cleaning and servicing Asking for technical assistance 9 11 11 11 12 Regulations and safety notices FCC notice Modem notices Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice 13 13 14 17 17 17 Radio device regulatory notice General European Union (EU) The FCC RF safety requirement Canada -- Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 18 18 18 19 19 21 22 1 Welcome Congratulations on purchasing your new Aspire computer!You now have the convenience and flexibility of a full-featured multimedia PC, offering increased productivity combined with first-class digital entertainment. Incorporating the latest Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP operating system, your Aspire offers a host of functions designed to improve your computing experience. English Major benefits Your new Aspire computer enables you to do the following: · · · · Use the latest Acer entertainment software to watch movies, share photos and listen to your favorite song. Maximize your use of the Internet by downloading and playing exciting new multimedia files. Enjoy your audio CDs, even when you are not using your computer for other tasks. Delight in using a stylish new PC that offers convenient connections for the latest peripherals. 2 English Before You Start To ensure that you can use your computer safely and correctly, please read this user guide carefully before you start. For future reference, keep this user guide handy at all times. Safety instructions · · · · · · · · · · · Follow all warnings and instructions marked on your computer. Unplug your computer and monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning or before opening the case. Do not expose your computer to a heat source or leave it in direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time. Your computer should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. 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. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to its original default factory settings. Note: For more information about recovering your system, refers to the RCD instruction sheet. English If the LED is lit, check the following: · · Q: Nothing appears on the screen. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. If restarting your computer does not work, contact your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. Q: The printer does not work. 10 A: Do the following: · · · Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer. For additional information concerning the printer, refer to the printer's documentation. English English English English Q: No sound comes out from the computer. 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 line-out jack of your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned off. · Q: System cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. [. . . ] Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use. 5 6 7 8 9 17 The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. [. . . ]