User manual ACER ASPIRE M3970

[. . . ] 21 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. Printed in Taiwan First printing September 2000 Getting the Most from Your Acer Audio System . [. . . ] 3 · Plug your printer power cable into a wall outlet or power strip. 5 · Turn on the computer. Note: For printer driver installation to go smoothly, it is important to turn on your printer first so Windows Me can recognize that a printer is connected to the computer. Printer Driver Installation Accessing the Internet Your Aspire computer comes with the ability to link to the Internet. ** With the Internet you can visit Acer for updates, send e-mail to friends and family, book vacations, read up on the latest blockbuster movie, and much, much more. All you need is a phone line to hook the modem up to, and an account with an Internet Service Provider. * Requires an account with an Internet service provider. ** You may be required to pay toll charges, monthly or hourly usage fees, and other setup charges. Check with the Internet Service Provider for details. To print from your Aspire, you need a printer driver ­ a program that tells your computer what kind of printer it is printing to. Windows Me has automatic detection for all of the more popular printers. If your printer is not available in Windows Me, look in the printer's user guide for instructions. Please contact the manufacturer of your printer if you have problems or questions. 1 · Click on the Start button. 2 · Point to Setting, then click on Printers. 4 · Follow the directions on the screen, and be sure to test the printer when prompted. You should now be able to print successfully from your Aspire. 18 An Introduction to Your Aspire 19 Connecting an Optional Serial Device 1 · Before you proceed, make sure your computer is completely turned off (see p. Please refer to the troubleshooting tips in this section to help diagnose and solve your problems. Troubleshooting­General Here are some answers to commonly asked questions: The Start button is not displayed on screen. The taskbar has either been resized too small or it is in a hidden location. To retrieve the taskbar: 1 · Press the Start key on the keyboard. 2 · Press the Esc key to close the start menu. (The taskbar is still selected. ) 3 · Press the Alt + Spacebar keys together and select "size. " 4 · Use the Arrow keys to resize the taskbar to the desired size and press the Enter key when done. For more information and recommendations regarding the use of Quickstart and Traditional power on/off, see page 6. 2 · If cleaning the CD doesn't correct the problem, call Acer Technical Support. 26 Need Help? 27 My keyboard doesn't work. 1 · Press the Caps Lock key several times to see if the keyboard LED light turns on and off. 2 · If it does not, make sure the keyboard cable is securely plugged into the back of your computer. 1 · Check to see if the phone lines (in and out) are properly connected­sometimes the line to the phone and the line to the wall jacks are reversed. If needed, refer to the Easy Setup poster that came with your Acer computer. 1 · Ensure that the line from the wall jack is plugged into the jack on the back of the computer labeled Line or Wall. [. . . ] 2 · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3 · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4 · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Notice 1: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. [. . . ]