User manual ACER ASPIRE M7711

[. . . ] The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Veriton Series Desktop Computer Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Purchase date: ___________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies. i Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. [. . . ] These devices will let you take advantage of your computer's multimedia features. Note: The multimedia devices shown below are for reference only. Plug the devices in as follows: · Microphone: Connects to the Microphone-in jacks on the front and rear panels of your computer. (pink jacks) located Note: For information on how to configure multimedia devices, consult the documentation that came with each device. 48 3 Setting up your computer · Earphones, headphones: Connect to the headphone jack the front panel of your computer. located on Note: To adjust the headphone volume, use the volume control buttons on the keyboard. You can also adjust the volume by using the volume icon on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen. · External speakers: Connect to the audio-out/line-out jack jack) located on the rear panel of your computer. (lime-green 49 · Audio line-in device: Connects to the audio-in/line-in jack jack) located on the rear panel of your computer (light blue Connecting USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus design capable of cascading peripherals such as a digital camera, keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. Your computer comes with eight external USB ports: four on the front and four on the rear panel. These ports support USB 2. 0 high-performance external devices such as webcams and digital still cameras. They also allow you to connect additional USB devices to your computer without using up its resources. To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into any of the USB ports (black) located on the front and rear panels of your computer. 50 3 Setting up your computer Note: The USB devices shown below are for reference only. Actual device models may vary by geographic region. Note: Some USB devices have a built-in USB port which permits you to connect more USB devices. 4 Upgrading your computer This chapter contains instructions on how to upgrade your computer, and basic information about your system boards that you will find helpful when performing the upgrade process. 53 Installation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that you read the following sections. You need to observe the "Installation precautions" on page 53 when installing or removing a computer component. However, for safety purposes, we do not recommend that you perform these upgrades yourself. If you want to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. Note: The mainboard model shown in the following figures may not be exactly the same as the one found in your computer. Installing additional memory The four 240-pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM)-type DIMMs. You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB or 1 GB DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 4 GB. You can install PC2 3200/DDR2 400, or PC2 4200/DDR2 533 modules in the DDR2 DIMM sockets. This independence allows you to install DDR2 DIMMs with different capacities to form different configurations. Note: DDR2 667/800, 4 DIMM slots, expandable to 4 GB dualchannel memory To remove a DDR2 DIMM Note: The DDR2 DIMM has only one notch located toward the center of the module. Locate the DDR2 DIMM socket on the mainboard. 59 3 Press the holding clips on both sides of the DDR2 DIMM socket outward to release the DDR2 DIMM (a). Gently pull the DDR2 DIMM out of the socket (b). To install a DDR2 DIMM 1 2 Locate the DDR2 DIMM socket on the mainboard. Press the DDR2 DIMM into the socket until the clips lock onto the DDR2 DIMM (b). Note: The DDR2 DIMM sockets are slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a DDR2 DIMM but it does not fit easily 60 4 Upgrading your computer into the socket, turn the DDR2 DIMM around and try to insert it again. To reconfigure your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it. Replacing the Veriton 5900Pro's hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer's hard disk: 1 2 3 4 5 Remove the computer cover. [. . . ] 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. ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN. 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