User manual ACER ASPIRE X3900

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[. . . ] Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disc, impair the disc lens reader on the CD or DVD drive, or stop the computer from successfully reading the disc. When handling discs, always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints. When cleaning discs, use a clean, dust-free cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge. Cleaning kits can be purchased in any computer or electronics shop. · · · 21 Hard disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (EIDE) hard disk. If you want to replace your hard disk or upgrade it, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. 22 2 System tour 3 Setting up your computer This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals. 25 Arranging a comfortable work area Working safely begins with the arrangement of your work space and the proper use of equipment. For this reason, it is very important to take time and think about how you are going to arrange your work area. Here are some points to consider: Adjusting your chair Having the right kind of chair does not necessarily mean that you'll be properly supported. If you have a chair that tilts, lock the tilt knobs so that your chair will not tilt forward or backward while you are using your computer. Adjust your chair height in such a way that you can sit on it with your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet resting flat on the floor. Your torso works harder to maintain balance if you do not rest your body on the chair back. · · Positioning your Veriton PC You may position your computer in two ways: · · Tower-like/vertical position Regular desktop position To position your PC in the tower-like or vertical position: 1. Press the notch on both sides of the foot stands. 26 3 Setting up your computer b. Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in Suspend mode only. 35 Connecting options Printer To connect a printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port (burgundy port) located on the rear panel of your computer. 36 3 Setting up your computer Serial Mouse To connect a serial mouse, plug the serial mouse cable into the serial port (teal or turquoise port) located on the rear panel of your computer. 37 LCD Monitor To connect an LCD monitor, plug the LCD monitor's VGA cable into the VGA port (blue port) located on the rear panel of your computer. Note: Refer to the LCD monitor manual for additonal instructions and information. 38 3 Setting up your computer Network You can connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. To do so, simply plug the network cable into the network port (gray port) on the rear panel of your computer. Note: Consult your operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup. 39 Modem (optional) Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line and handset your computer. into their corresponding ports on the rear panel of Refer to the figure below for the connections. 40 3 Setting up your computer Multimedia devices You can connect multimedia devices such as a microphone, headphones or earphones, external speakers, audio line-in device and a joystick (for games). These devices will allow you to take advantage of your computer's multimedia features. Plug the devices in as follows: · microphone: connects to the Mic-in port (pink port) located on the front and rear panel of your computer Note: The system has two microphone-in ports (front and rear). The default setting for your system enables the microphone-in port in front and disables the one at the back. 41 · earphones, headphones: connect to the Headphone-out port (lime port) located on the front panel of your computer Note: To adjust the volume of the headphones, click on the Volume icon located on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen. When the volume control pops up, drag the volume control lever to the desired level. 42 · 3 Setting up your computer external USB speakers: connect to the Audio-out/Line-out jack (lime jack) and USB port (black port) located on the rear panel of your computer · audio line-in device: connect to the Audio-in/Line-in jack (light blue jack) located on the rear panel of your computer 43 · joystick: connect to the Game/MIDI port the rear panel of your computer (gold port) located on Note: For information on how to configure multimedia devices, consult the documentation that came with each device. 44 3 Setting up your computer USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a newer serial bus design that is capable of cascading low-/medium-speed peripherals (less than 12 Mbps) such as a keyboard, mouse, speakers, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. Your computer comes with four USB ports: two each on both the front and rear panels. These ports allow you to connect additional devices to your computer without using up precious system resources. To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into any of the USB ports (black port). 45 Note: Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to connect or daisy-chain more USB devices. 46 3 Setting up your computer 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. 49 Installation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with preinstallation and post-installation instructions. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. [. . . ] The computer reboots immediately after you exit Setup. To run the BIOS utility, press the key combination Ctrl+Alt+Esc. For information about BIOS and how to configure your computer, refer to the Veriton 3300 online guide (see "Accessing the online guide"on page 6). 79 Reinstalling programs If you uninstall one of the preinstalled programs and want to reinstall it, do the following: 1. Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation. 80 5 Software 6 Q&A This chapter tells you what to do in case your computer is not working properly. However, if a more serious problem arises, contact your dealer or the technical support center (www. acersupport. com) for assistance. 83 The following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions to the situation. [. . . ]