User manual ACER ASPIRE M5641

[. . . ] 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 meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. iv Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens English Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. FCC notice System Tour Front panel Rear panel System Features Performance Multimedia Connectivity System peripherals Mouse Keyboard Speakers System upgrade Open the computer Set up new components iii 1 1 2 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 Setting up your computer Necessary to know before Setup Select location Open package Connecting the peripherals Starting your computer Shutting down your computer 9 9 9 9 10 10 11 Upgrading your computer Installation Precautions Reminder for guarding against static electricity ESD Guard Pre-installation Instructions Post-installation Instructions Opening your Computer Remove the side panel Replace the side panel Replacing the HDD Upgrade the HDD Installing PCI cards Install PCI card Remove PCI card Installing additional memory Install DDR DIMM Remove DDR DIMM 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 16 Contents To reconfigure your computer Upgrading CPU Remove CPU Install and upgrade CPU 16 16 16 17 Troubleshooting Taking Care of your computer Important tips Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboard To clean your pointing device To clean your optical mouse To clean your monitor When to contact a service technician Asking for technical assistance 19 23 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 24 Remark: All the drawings in the Guide are diagrams. About components's quantity and style, substances shall take precedence. 1 System Tour Your computer's front panel consists of the following: English Front panel No. 1 2 3 Description Optical Drive Floppy Drive Power button 2 System Tour English No. [. . . ] Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your AcerPower SV system. In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please consult the instructions provided with your new components. Probable upgrades are: Upgrade to High Capacity HDD Expand high-level memory Upgrade from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVDRW Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots e. g. , PCI fax/modem card English 8 System Tour English 9 Setting up your computer AcerPower SV is a versatile, high-power system, supporting Intel Socket 478 CPUs. The computer uses Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) and Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) design. This improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. Your AcerPower SV has standard I/O (Input/Output) interfaces such as a serial port, parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, the system includes four USB ports, two microphone ports (one at front and one at rear panel), a stereo line-in Jack, a stereo line-out jack and a Game/ Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) port. The system can accommodate extra peripheral equipment through those I/O ports. Your system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. Furthermore, the system is compatible with Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional operating systems. English Necessary to know before Setup Prior to setting up your AcerPower SV System: · · Select a location Open package Select location Selecting the optimum location for your computer: · · · Don't place the system too close to other electrical equipment. Don't place the system in high traffic areas or where the power cord or other cords may be stepped on. Avoid placing the system in any location that is excessively dusty or damp. Open package Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for later use. 10 Setting up your computer English Ensure that all items are present and in good condition. If yes, remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart your computer. 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 factory default settings. · 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. A: Do the following: 20 Troubleshooting · English 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. · · Q: No sound comes out from the speakers. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle the mute function. 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. [. . . ] Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer. English Important tips · · · · · · · · Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic. When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. The total ampere rating of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. [. . . ]