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- Page 1 Introducing the not nearly as exciting ink on paper version of… Gu ide …the printed companion to the way more fun a nd hands-on experience of your Acer Aspire.
- Page 2 Hey! Wa i t a minute! Did you know your Acer Aspire comes with incredible multimedia software that was designed to show you all the cool stuff your computer can do? This book is your handy desktop reference for your Acer Aspire..
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Troubleshooting–Error Messages ......30 Additional Acer Services ........31 Disclaimer of Warranties . -
Page 4: Welcome
FCC Statement ......... . . 37 Acer Year 2000 Compliance Statement ....38 CD-ROM Safety Warning . -
Page 5: Before You Start
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service by persons other than Acer authorized service providers may void your warranty. • Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a •... -
Page 6: Proper Setup And Placement Tips
Your Seat. If you plan to use your Acer com puter for extended periods (for exam ple, in a home office envi ron ment), select a h igh ly adj ustable office chair with a five - pronged base. -
Page 7: Setting Up Your Aspire
Setting Up Your Aspire Refer to the Aspire Easy Setup Poster included in your system box for details on how to set up your computer. Turning Your Aspire On and Off You have two options for turning your Aspire on and off. Your Aspire was designed for you with convenience in mind. -
Page 8: The Mouse
Turning off your Aspire Option 1: Quickstart OFF • Your Aspire will continue to run in the Quickstart OFF condition. It will appear that it is OFF. When you press the power button to switch your Aspire to the fully ON condition, it will do it in only a few seconds. Option 2: Traditional OFF •... -
Page 9: The Keyboard
The Keyboard The way keys are used varies from program to program. Here are some of the most common uses: Esc key • exits the current action, screen, or program. Tab key • moves the cursor over a set number of spaces in word processing software. -
Page 10: The Monitor
There are different ways to store data, and every differ- ent type of data storage has a specific drive. Three different types of drives come with your Acer computer: The Hard Drive Your fixed or hard drive is located inside your computer. This drive is typically called the C: drive in Windows Me. -
Page 11: Using Your Floppy Drive
The Floppy Drive This drive uses removable 3.5-inch floppy disks and is called the A: drive. The CD-ROM Drive The CD ROM drive uses CDs (Compact Discs) instead of flop- py disks, and it is Read Only Memory, which means that the computer can read data from the disc, but cannot write any- thing new on it. -
Page 12: Formatting A Floppy Diskette
Using Your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Unlike floppy disks, CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs can be used only for putting data into your computer. Your Acer computer can use two types of CD-ROM discs: audio discs or data discs. Data CDs can hold a lot of information and very large pro- grams. -
Page 13: Your Data/Fax Modem
Your Data/Fax Modem Your data/fax modem makes it possible for you to communi- cate electronically around the globe. Once you’ve plugged your telephone line into your Acer com- puter, you can: • Access the Internet* • Send and receive faxes •... -
Page 14: Connecting An Optional Serial Device
Connecting an Optional Serial Device 1 • Before you proceed, make sure your computer is completely turned off (see p. 6). 2 • Locate the serial port on the back of your computer. 3 • Plug your serial device cable into this port. Connecting an Optional Joystick or MIDI Device 1 •... -
Page 15: Getting The Most From Your Acer Audio System
Getting the Most from Your Acer Audio System Playing an Audio CD Would you like to play a little music while you work? Pop your favorite audio CD into the CD-ROM drive, wait ten to twenty seconds and, voila! Music! -
Page 16: Adding Options To Your Aspire
Adding Options to Your Aspire You can add hard drives, memory, expansion cards, and other options to your Acer Aspire. For directions on upgrading and how to disassemble the computer chassis, please refer to My Connecting Aspire Guide software. USB Devices You can find information regarding your motherboard jumper settings by referring to the panel inside your Aspire chassis. -
Page 17: Need Help
3 • Secure the cover with the screws. Need Help? Acer is dedicated to bringing you a reliable and easy to main- tain computer. We realize, though, that problems can arise unexpectedly. Please refer to the troubleshooting tips in this section to help diagnose and solve your problems. - Page 18 2 • If it does not, make sure the keyboard cable is securely plugged into the back of your computer. 3 • If the problem persists, call Acer Technical Support. My modem connects, but there’s no dial tone. 1 • Check to see if the phone lines (in and out) are properly connected–sometimes the line to the phone and the line to...
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Page 19: Troubleshooting-Error Messages
Technical Support. Acer Technical Support provides help for warranty related issues, such as a hardware problem. Before you contact Acer, please take a few minutes to write down a description of the problem. This will help us provide you with better quality support. -
Page 20: Disclaimer Of Warranties
Disclaimer Not all features described in this handbook will be available on all models. Acer is continually updating its products to meet customer needs and hardware and software specifications may vary from time to time. Please refer to your box label for the specifications for your particular system. -
Page 21: System Warranty Information
Product from you. It excludes expendable parts. Du ri ng the warranty period, Acer wi ll, at no add itional charge, repair or replace defective hardware with factory- refi n ished parts or prod ucts. All exchanged parts and Prod ucts replaced under th is warranty wi ll become the property of Acer. -
Page 22: Fcc Statement
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY APPLICABLE LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL ACER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING... -
Page 23: Acer Year 2000 Compliance Statement
This product is Year 2000-compliant and carries the “NSTL Hardware Tested Year 2000 Compliant” logo. This product has been tested both by Acer’s internal test labs and NSTL using NSTL’ s YMARK2000 certification test. These tests certify that the product will suc- cessfully make the year 2000 transition. - Page 24 P/N: 49.38H03.001 Barcode goes here...