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  • Page 1 AcerPower Sd User’s guide...
  • Page 2 Serial Number: ___________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer Logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other company’s product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    Notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device 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.
  • Page 4 Use conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
  • Page 6 When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to...

  • Page 7: Laser Compliance Statement

    2000 Compliant" logo, which certifies that this model has been tested by NSTL using the YMark2000 test, and has been found to meet NSTL's standards for Year 2000 hardware compliance. For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http://global.acer.com/service/pcy2000.html...
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  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Notices FCC notice Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Year 2000 compliance statement 1 First things first Package contents Taking care of your computer Important tips Cleaning and servicing Asking for technical assistance Accessing the online guide 2 System tour Features Performance...
  • Page 10 Positioning your PC Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboard Positioning your mouse Connecting peripherals Mouse Keyboard Monitor Power cable Turning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting options Printer Serial mouse LCD Monitor Network Multimedia devices USB devices 4 Upgrading your computer Installation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions...
  • Page 11 Recovering your system 6 Q & A Index...

  • Page 13: First Things First

    1 First things first...
  • Page 14 This chapter describes the contents of your computer package and also provides important tips on how to take care of your computer.

  • Page 15: Package Contents

    Package contents Before you unpack your computer, make sure that you have enough space to set up your computer. Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: •...

  • Page 16: Taking Care Of Your Computer

    Taking care of your computer Please read the important instructions listed in this section. Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer. Important tips • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator.

  • Page 17: Asking For Technical Assistance

    If the computer is not operating normally. Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. You may also access the Acer Web site (www.acer.com) for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area.

  • Page 18: Accessing The Online Guide

    Accessing the online guide You may also refer to the AcerPower Sd online guide for information about your computer. To access the online guide (for Windows XP) On the Windows XP taskbar, click on the Start button, higlight and select Help and Support Center. On the Help and Support Center home page, double-click the AcerPower Sd Online icon.

  • Page 19: System Tour

    2 System tour...
  • Page 20 This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.

  • Page 21: Features

    Features Here are just a few of your computer’s many features: Performance • Intel Pentium® 4 processor • System memory expandable to a maximum of 2GB using DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) DIMM modules Note: To capitalize on the system memory capacity mentioned above, you must use 1-GB capacity memory modules which are not yet available in the market.
  • Page 22 • One VGA port • Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (two on the front and two on the rear panel) • High-speed fax/data PCI modem (optional) • 10Base-T/100Base-TX network support with remote wake-up function 2 System tour...

  • Page 23: Front Panel

    Front panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label Icon Component CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW tray Stop/Eject button Play/Forward button 3.5-inch floppy drive Floppy drive eject button Hard disk activity light-emitting diode (LED)
  • Page 24 Label Icon Component LAN activity LED Power LED Power switch Speaker-out/Line-out port Microphone-in jack (front) USB ports Floppy drive LED 5.25-inch drive bays Volume control button CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW Headphone/Earphone port CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW emergency eject hole CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW LED Note: The system has two microphone-in jacks (front and rear). However, you can not use both of them at the same time.

  • Page 25: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following: Label Icon Color Burgundy Gold Pink Component Power supply Network port Parallel/Printer port Game/MIDI port Expansion slots Microphone-in jack (rear)
  • Page 26 Label Icon Color Light blue Lime Blue Teal or Turquoise Black Purple Green For information on how to connect the peripherals, see “Connecting peripherals” on page 29 and “Connecting options” on page 38. Component Audio-in/Line-in jack Audio-out/Line-out jack VGA port Serial port USB ports PS/2 keyboard port...

  • Page 27: Keyboard

    Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys. Description Function keys Caps lock Windows logo key Application key Cursor keys Palm rest Num lock key Scroll lock key Volume control/Mute knob Multimedia keys...

  • Page 28: Function Keys

    Function keys The function keys, F1 - F12, lets you perform specific functions, depending on the application that uses them. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off to switch between two functions. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock...

  • Page 29: Windows Keys

    Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows logo key Application key Cursor keys The cursor keys, also called the arrow keys, let you move the cursor around the screen. They serve the same function as the arrow keys on the numeric keypad when the Num Lock is toggled off.

  • Page 30: Volume Control/Mute Knob

    Volume control/Mute knob The volume control/mute knob controls the speaker volume. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the volume. Press it to toggle between mute and sound. Multimedia keys Allow you to conveniently play, pause, stop, step forward, or step back a song or movie using your keyboard.

  • Page 31: Internet/Suspend Keys

    Icon Backward Internet/Suspend keys The Internet/Suspend keys consist of three buttons: Icon Email browser Suspend Programmable keys The programmable keys help you directly access a URL (Web site) or launch any program, files, or application in your system. The fifth key is set to launch the Windows Media Player.

  • Page 32: Mouse

    Mouse Your mouse has one ratchet wheel and two buttons: a left button and a right button. Quickly pressing and releasing the buttons is called clicking. Sometimes, you will need to do a double-click (clicking the same button twice quickly) or a right-click (clicking the right button quickly).

  • Page 33: Disk Drives

    Disk drives Your computer comes with the following disk drives: Floppy drive Your computer’s 3.5-inch floppy drive accepts 720-KB and 1.44-MB capacity diskettes. The floppy diskettes are compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around. Here are some tips on how to take care of your diskettes: •...

  • Page 34: Cd-Rom/Dvd-Rom/Cd-Rw Drive

    2 System tour CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Your computer may come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or a CD-RW drive. This drive is located on the front panel of your computer. The CD-ROM drive allows you to play different types of compact discs (CDs). The DVD-ROM drive allows you to play not only old CD-ROMs, CD-I discs, and video CDs, but new digital video discs (DVDs) as well.

  • Page 35: To Take Care Of Your Cds And Dvds

    When the disc tray slides open, insert the CD or DVD. Make sure that the label or title side of the disc is facing upward. When holding a disc, hold it by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints. Push the eject button again to close the tray.

  • Page 36: Hard Disk

    2 System tour Hard disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (E- IDE) hard disk. If you want to replace your hard disk or upgrade it, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for support.

  • Page 37: Setting Up Your Computer

    3 Setting up your computer...
  • Page 38 This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals.

  • Page 39: Arranging A Comfortable Work Area

    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.

  • Page 40: Positioning Your Monitor

    Positioning your monitor Place your monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 50 to 60 centimeters away. Adjust the display in such a way that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. Positioning your keyboard The location of the keyboard is a very important factor to your posture.

  • Page 41: Connecting Peripherals

    Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, and the power cable. Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the the USB port (black port) or the PS/2 mouse port (green port) located on the rear panel of your computer.
  • Page 42 3 Setting up your computer Connecting the PS/2 mouse...

  • Page 43: Keyboard

    Keyboard Plug the keyboard cable into the USB port (black port) or the PS/2 keyboard port (purple port) located on the rear panel of your computer. Connecting the USB keyboard...
  • Page 44 3 Setting up your computer Connecting the PS/2 keyboard...

  • Page 45: Monitor

    Monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the VGA port (blue port) located on the rear panel of your computer. Note: Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information.

  • Page 46: Power Cable

    Power cable Caution: Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area. Make sure that it matches your computer’s voltage setting (refer to page 13 for the location of the voltage selector switch on the rear panel of your computer). If they don’t match, change your computer’s voltage setting according to your area’s voltage range.

  • Page 47: Turning On Your Computer

    Turning on your computer After connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in the power cable, you are now ready to turn the computer on and get to work. To turn on your computer: Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc.
  • Page 48 On the front panel of your computer, press the power button. Important: Make sure that the power cable is properly plugged into an electrical outlet. If you are using a power strip or an AVR (Auto-Voltage Regulator), make sure that it is plugged in and turned on.

  • Page 49: Turning Off Your Computer

    Turning off your computer To turn off your computer, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button, highlight Shut Down, select Shut down; then click on OK. You can then turn off all peripherals connected to your computer. If you cannot shut down your computer normally, press the power button for at least four seconds.

  • Page 50: Connecting Options

    Connecting options Printer Your computer supports parallel, USB and serial printer. Note: The printers shown below are for your reference only. Actual device model may vary in select countries. Parallel printer To connect a printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port (burgundy port) located on the rear panel of your computer.

  • Page 51: Usb Printer

    USB printer To connect a printer, plug the printer cable into the USB port (black port) located on the rear panel of your computer. Serial printer To connect a printer, plug the printer cable into the serial port (teal or turquiose) located on the rear panel of your computer. See “Rear panel”...

  • Page 52: Serial Mouse

    3 Setting up your computer Serial mouse To connect a serial mouse, plug the serial mouse cable into the serial port (teal or turquiose port) located on the rear panel of your computer.

  • Page 53: Lcd Monitor

    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.

  • Page 54: Network

    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 on the rear panel of your computer. Note: Consult your operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup.

  • Page 55: Multimedia Devices

    Multimedia devices You can connect multimedia devices such as microphone, earphone or headphone, 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. Note: The multimedia devices shown below are for your reference only.
  • Page 56 • earphones, headphones: connect to the Headphone-out jack (lime jack) 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.
  • Page 57 • external speakers: connect to the Audio-out/Line-out jack (lime jack) located on the rear panel of your computer. • audio line-in device: connects to the Audio-in/Line-in jack (light blue jack) located on the rear panel of your computer.
  • Page 58 • joystick: connects to the Game/MIDI port on the rear panel of your computer. 3 Setting up your computer (gold port) located...

  • Page 59: Usb Devices

    USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a new serial bus design that is capable of cascading peripherals such as a digital camera, keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. With USB, complex cable connections can be eliminated. Your computer comes with four USB ports: two each on both the front and rear panels.
  • Page 60 3 Setting up your computer Note: Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to connect or daisy-chain more USB devices.

  • Page 61: Upgrading Your Computer

    4 Upgrading your computer...
  • Page 62 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.

  • Page 63: Installation Precautions

    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. Always observe the following precautions before you install a computer component: Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.

  • Page 64: Post-Installation Instructions

    Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component: See to it that the components are installed according to the step- by-step instructions in their respective sections. Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier. Replace the computer cover. Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer.

  • Page 65: Opening Your Computer

    Opening your computer Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected to it. Read the “Preinstallation instructions” on page 51. You need to open your computer before you can install additional components.
  • Page 66 Slide the panel slightly backward (1), tilt it away from the housing (2) before pulling it upward to detach it from the chassis (3). 4 Upgrading your computer...

  • Page 67: To Replace The Side Panel

    To replace the side panel Align the side panel to the housing (1), insert the latches into the slots (2) and slide it forward into place (3).
  • Page 68 4 Upgrading your computer Secure the side panel with two screws.

  • Page 69: Internal Components

    Internal components The figure below shows what your computer looks like once you remove the cover: Component 5.25-inch drive bays (two bays) 3.5-inch drive bays (two bays) Hard disk Daughterboard Mainboard Expansion slots Connectors Power supply...

  • Page 70: System Boards

    4 Upgrading your computer System boards Mainboard The layout below shows all the connectors and jumpers of the mainboard. Refer to the table for a brief description of each connectors and jumpers. The mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer. It should look like the figure shown below:...
  • Page 71 Label Component AGP1 AGP slot AUDI01 MIDI/game (upper), line-out (left), line-in (middle), and rear mic-in (right) ports BATT Battery BIOS BIOS chipset Communication network riser CONN1 ATX Power supply CPU socket CPUFA 3-pin CPU fan connector DIMM 1 DIMM sockets 1 DIMM 2 DIMM sockets 2 FDD1...
  • Page 72 Label Component JFP1/ JFP1 1,3 HDD LED connector 2,4 Power LED connector 5,7 Reset switch connector 6,8 Power switch connector JFP2 JFP2 2,8 Speaker connector 4,6 Buzzer connector 1,3,5 Power LED connector IrDA infrared module connector JKBMS1 PS/2 mouse (upper) and keyboard (lower) ports JMD1 Modem-in connector JPW1...

  • Page 73: Audio Board

    Audio board The audio board that came with your computer should look like the figure that follows. Label Description JAUD Audio connector - connects to the JAUD connector of the mainboard JMIC Microphone-in jack (front) JSPK Audio-out port JUSB USB connector - connects to the JUSB1, JUSB2 connector of the mainboard JUSB1 USB ports...

  • Page 74: Upgrading Your Computer

    Upgrading your computer Certain components of your computer are upgradeable such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. 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.

  • Page 75: To Remove A Ddr Dimm

    To remove a DDR DIMM Before you can install a new DDR DIMM, remove first any previously installed DDR DIMM. Note: The DDR DIMM has only one notch located on the center of the module. Remove the side panel (see page 53). Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard.

  • Page 76: Replacing The Hard Disk

    Align the DDR DIMM with the socket (1). Press the DDR DIMM into the socket until the clips lock onto the DDR DIMM (2,3). Note: The DDR DIMM sockets are slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a DDR DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly.
  • Page 77 Disconnect all hard disk cables (power and signal). Remove the three screws that hold the drive frame to the housing (1,2,3) and pull out the drive frame (4).
  • Page 78 Remove the three screws that hold the hard disk to the drive frame (1,2,3) and pull out the hard disk (4). Insert the new hard disk (1) and secure it with the three screws you previously removed (2,3,4). 4 Upgrading your computer...
  • Page 79 Reinstall the drive frame into the housing as shown in the following figure: a. Align the drive frame to the housing notch (1,2). b. Attach the drive frame to the housing by securing it to the floppy drive frame latches (3). c.

  • Page 80: Replacing The Cd-Rom/Dvd-Rom/Cd-Rw Drive

    Connect all hard disk cables. Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. Replace the side panel (see page 55). Replacing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Follow these steps to replace your computer’s CD, DVD or CD-RW drive: Remove the side panel (see page 53).
  • Page 81 Disconnect all CD/DVD/CD-RW drive cables (power, signal and audio). Remove the two screws that hold the CD/DVD/CD-RW drive to the disk frame (1,2) and save the screws. Pull out the CD/DVD/CD-RW drive from its bay (3).
  • Page 82 Install a new CD/DVD/CD-RW drive into the drive bay (1) and secure it with two screws you removed earlier (2,3). Connect all CD/DVD/CD-RW drive cables. Replace the side panel. 4 Upgrading your computer...

  • Page 83: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: Remove the side panel (see page 53). Locate an empty PCI slot on the mainboard. Remove the screw that holds the bracket to the computer and save the screw (1). Pull out the bracket opposite the selected empty slot (2).
  • Page 84 Align the card with the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot (1). Make sure that the card is properly seated. Secure the card to your computer with a screw you removed earlier (2). Replace the side panel (see page 55). When you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly-installed devices.

  • Page 85: Software

    5 Software...
  • Page 86 This chapter describes the applications that came with your computer.
  • Page 87 Your computer comes with the following applications: • Acrobat® Reader™ • Norton AntiVirus • NTI CD-Maker • PowerDVD All of the applications that came with your computer are very easy to use. However, if you need more help and information, you may refer to the online help documentation provided in each software application.

  • Page 88: Acrobat Reader

    5 Software Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is a software that lets you view, navigate, browse and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms. Acrobat Reader can open your document across a broad range of hardware and software, and it will look exactly as you intended - with layout, fonts, links and images intact.

  • Page 89: Norton Antivirus

    Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software which finds and repairs infected files, protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure. It also scans incoming email attachments for viruses. It provides useful virus detection and repair facilities. To install Norton AntiVirus: Double-click the Norton AntiVirus installer icon on your Windows desktop.

  • Page 90: Nti Cd-Maker (For Models With Cd-Rw)

    NTI CD-Maker (for models with CD- The NTI CD-Maker is a CD-Recording software which allows you to create and copy audio, data and videos to CD-RW discs. To run NTI CD-Maker: Double-click the NTI CD-Maker icon on your Windows desktop. Follow all onscreen instructions.

  • Page 91: Powerdvd (For Models With Dvd)

    PowerDVD (for models with DVD) PowerDVD is a high-quality, pure software DVD player which brings high-quality movies and karaoke to your multimedia PC. You can play back high resolution DVD titles or MPEG-2 files with MPEG-2 video and Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio. PowerDVD provides a complete set of commands for navigation and advanced features such as multi-angle switching, multi-language and multi-subtitle selection, and parental control.

  • Page 92: Reinstalling Programs

    Reinstalling programs If you uninstall one of the preinstalled programs and want to reinstall it, do the following: Make sure that the system is turned on. Insert the System CD into the CD or DVD drive. Select the application that you want to reinstall. Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation.
  • Page 93 6 Q & A...
  • Page 94 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.
  • Page 95 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. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. A: Check the LED located above the power switch.
  • Page 96 Q: Nothing appears on the screen. A: Your computer’s power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. Just press any key to turn the display back If pressing a key does not work, you can restart your computer. If restarting your computer does not work, contact your dealer or the technical support center for assistance.
  • Page 97 Q: System cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. A: Check the following: • Make sure that you are using the correct type of disc or diskettes. See “Disk drives” on page 21. • Check if the diskette is formatted correctly. If not, format it again. Caution: If you reformat a diskette, you will lose all data on it.
  • Page 98 6 Q & A...
  • Page 99 Index accessing the online guide computer maintenance cleaning servicing connecting options lcd monitor multimedia devices audio line-in device earphones/headphones 44 external speakers joystick microphone network printer Parallel printer Serial printer USB printer serial mouse disk drives CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive inserting CDs/DVDs taking care CDs/DVDs floppy drive not write-protect...
  • Page 100 remove the side panel safety instructions setting up computer area chair connecting peripherals external monitor power cable PS/2 keyboard PS/2 mouse USB keyboard USB mouse keyboard monitor mouse software Acrobat Reader Norton AntiVirus NTI CD-Maker PowerDVD reinstalling programs system boards audio board mainboard turning off computer...

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