User manual ACER ASPIRE M3800

[. . . ] 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 Description Power cord socket Fan aperture PS/2 mouse connector Printer connector USB 2. 0 ports Microphone jack Line-in jack No. 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Description Voltage selector switch PS/2 keyboard connector Serial port Monitor connector RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-out jack Extension card slots 4 English System Features Your computer features: Performance · · · · · · · Intel® Pentium® 4 Socket LGA775 CPU System Memory DDRII 400/533 DIMM, 4 DDR DIMM Slots, expandable to 4GB Power management functions 3. 5 inch floppy drive / card reader (optional) CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW (52X/24X), DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD writer (optional) High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE drive / SATA Support for USB 2. 0 high performance peripherals Multimedia · · 3D 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) Connectivity · · · · · · · Two PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse One parallel port One serial port One VGA port 6 USB 2. 0 ports (two on the front, four on the rear panel and two reserved ) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet network Speaker out (front, rear) 5 System peripherals The AcerPower F3 computer consists of the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, a keyboard and a set of speakers (optional). This section provides a brief description of the basic system peripherals. English 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. 6 English Speakers For systems bundled with speakers, before powering on the system, connect 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. System upgrade You can expand your AcerPower F3 system quickly and easily by adding components. [. . . ] In the Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery password and click Next. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Note: If the system crashes, and will not boot to Windows, you can run Acer disc-to-disc recovery to restore the factory default image under DOS mode. 11 Acer disc-to-disc recovery Note: This feature is only available on certain models. English Restore without a Recovery CD This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased. ) It is important to back up all data files before you use this option. While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt>+<F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items (operating system versions) and press <Enter> to select. Important: This feature occupies 2-3 GB in a hidden partition on your hard drive. Multilingual operating system installation Follow the instructions to choose the operating system and language you prefer when you first power-on the system. Acer's multilingual operating system selection menu will pop-up automatically. The operating system and language you choose now will be the only option for future recovery operations. The system will install the operating system and language you choose. English 12 13 Setting up your computer AcerPower F3 is a versatile, high-power system, supporting Intel® Socket LGA775 CPUs. The computer uses Peripheral Component Interface Express (PCI Express). This improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. Your AcerPower F3 has standard I/O (Input/Output) interfaces such as a parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, USB ports, two microphone ports and stereo line-out jacks (one at the front and one on the rear panel) and a stereo line-in jack. Use a soft cloth moistened with water and gently wipe the exterior of the computer and the keyboard. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 18 English To clean your pointing device To clean your mouse (with rubber ball) 1 2 3 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. Put the ball back and replace the cover. To clean your optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your mouse for maintenance 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 the computer is not operating normally. Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. You may also access the acer web site (www. acersupport. com) for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area. 19 Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Energy Partner, Acer Inc. , has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. English Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this personal computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. 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. Modem notices TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - "TBR 21"] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 20 English 3 4 5 Do not use this product near water. [. . . ] Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. 22 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (content shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. [. . . ]