User manual ACER ASPIRE M5100

[. . . ] - If you're reading this because you're having trouble with your computer, check the Troubleshooting section in My Aspire Guide software or the "Need Help?" section in this book. ) Table of Contents Welcome . 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. [. . . ] My Aspire Guide is a handy online technical reference guide including pictures and videos. My Aspire Guide integrates all of your computer's diagnostic and maintenance tools. Its Service Center is where you go to prevent or correct problems that may occur. My Aspire Guide­Software My Aspire Guide comprises the following areas: · Welcome gives you a brief introduction about the My Aspire Guide software. · Service Center provides tools that will help you prevent or correct problems that may occur while using your computer. · Maintenance provides routine maintenance tools and information on how to take care of common computer components. · How To. . . tells you how to install components and software on your computer, as well as how to customize it. · Software Training gives step-by-step instructions on how to properly run the software installed in your computer to take full advantage of its features. · Troubleshooting gives advice on how to solve common problems that may occur on your computer. · Customer Service gives information on where and how to get help from Acer and other vendors of your computer. · Glossary contains the definitions of the technical terms used in the My Aspire Guide software. 26 Need Help? 27 Service Center The Service Center contains four segments: · Diagnostics Tools provides utilities to assist you in testing your computer and its components to ensure that everything is functioning correctly. · Maintenance Tools provides tools to keep your computer running smoothly and operating at optimal performance. · Repair Tools provides tools to fix minor problems that may occur on your computer. · Support Options provides ways to get help from Acer or other vendors of your computer. Diagnostics Tools Menu Maintenance Tools Menu When you enter the Maintenance Tools menu, you will have the following options to select from: · In/Uninstall Software This option enables you to install or uninstall software titles and selected software drivers that are preloaded on your system. To install, simply select the Install Software option. To uninstall, simply select the Uninstall Software option. · Defragment Hard Drive The Diagnostics Tools Menu has the following options to choose from: · Hardware Diagnostics The Hardware Diagnostics option contains tests that you can run to verify the functionality of your computer's hardware components. If you suspect that you may have a hardware component failure, you will need to run this program prior to contacting Acer Technical Support. 5 · Wait for the results to be displayed. · System Recovery CD The System Recovery CD includes a set of programs designed to restore your computer to its original factory software configuration. Choose the option you need carefully because some may delete all of your personal files. · Software Install This option enables you to install software titles and selected software drivers on your system by simply loading the System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Installation is done automatically. · Recovery Non-Destructive Rebuild: If your problems are not resolved by Aspire Time Machine, select this option to restore Windows 98. You will not lose any personal files, but applications that were installed after you purchased your computer may not function correctly. You may need to reinstall these applications. The Repair Tools menu includes the following options: · Aspire Time Machine If your system was in good health yesterday or last week, use this tool to take your system's critical files back to that time. · If you are running Windows, do the following: Full Hard Drive Rebuild: If you continue to have problems after trying the other options, you may need to rebuild the hard drive back to its original factory configuration. Be sure to back up your files before you run this option. 1 · Before you start, make sure you have closed any open applications and saved your files. 1 · Select the Time Machine option. 30 2 · Insert the System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. 3 · When the main screen appears, select the Recovery option. 4· Select the Full Hard Drive Rebuild option. The system will restart and boot from CD. Need Help? 31 5 · After the computer has rebooted, you will have multiple options. 6 ·After you have confirmed the rebuilding process, the program will automatically reconfigure your hard disk back to its original factory configuration. 7 ·After the rebuilding process, your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM tray will automatically eject. Remove the System Recovery CD, close the tray and press any key to restart the system. [. . . ] On this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information along with the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of 0. 8, to your telephone company. FCC Statement FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 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. [. . . ]