AcerSystem User Guide AS001
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iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
iv • • To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by hearing experts,to protect your hearing.
v • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
vi Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.
vii Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • • • • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after 10 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. Computers will save more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S.
viii Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. Eyes • • • Rest your eyes frequently. Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.
Safety instructions Additional safety information Disposal instructions Tips and information for comfortable use System tour Using the wireless touchpad Touchpad toggle Gestures Hotkeys Caps lock key Energy Saving iii iii v vi vii 1 3 4 5 5 5 5 Setting up your computer 6 Necessary to know before setup Selecting a location Opening the package Connecting peripherals Starting your computer Shutting down your computer Audio and Video Set up Procedures 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 Frequently asked questions Taking car
Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) Federal Communications Commission Remark: All images are for reference purposes only. Actual configuration may vary.
1 Your computer consists of the following: # Icon Item 1 Wireless touchpad eject button 2 Volume wheel 3 Wireless touchpad battery indicator* 4 Wireless touchpad (removable; supports keyboard and mouse modes) 5 Optical disc drive 6 USB RF 2.4 GHz receiver 7 Media card reader (selected models only) 8 Power button *Indicates the battery status. 1 Flashing : Battery level is low. 2 Red light : Battery is charging. 3 No light : Battery is fully charged.
System tour English 2 # Icon Item 1 Power socket 2 RJ-45 Ethernet connector 3 HDMI port 4 S/PDIF port 5 TV tunner (Indoor use only) (selected models only) 6 Microphone jack 7 Speaker or headphone jack 8 USB port Note: The PC shall use the following AC/DC adapter: 1. Delta 65W LV5/LPS ADP-65JH DBA 2.
3 Slide the button to the right to eject the wireless touchpad.
English 4 Using the wireless touchpad Keyboard mode: Touchpad toggle Press the toggle key (on the top right) to switch the wireless touchpad between mouse mode and keyboard mode. 1 Press the power button once to turn on, or switch between mouse and keyboard modes. 2 Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn off. Note: Press the toggle key and USB RF 2.4 GHz receiver button for 5 seconds to start ID paring. Press and hold the power button (in keyboard mode) for 3 seconds to turn on.
5 • Mouse • Zoom in/out ; Rotate • Flip Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls. To activate hotkeys, tap and hold the key before tapping the other key in the hotkey combination. Caps lock key The keyboard has a Caps lock key which you can toggle on and off. When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Energy Saving 1 Mouse mode: Automatic turn off after 5 minutes of being idle.
English 6 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer The AcerSystem is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. The computer uses a state-of-the-art bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. Necessary to know before setup Selecting a location Selecting the optimum location for your computer: • • • Do not place the system too close to other electrical equipment.
7 After everything is connected, plug the power cord into the system and insert the other end into a power outlet. Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting all peripherals to the system. Starting your computer After connecting all the peripheral equipment, start your computer according to the steps below: 1 Turn on all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on the system.
8 Setting up your computer English speakers. Output device priority (if supported) 1st 2nd 3rd USB Speaker Analog HDMI Switching audio output • Right-click the Volume icon in the taskbar Notification Area. • Click Playback Device to open a window that displays the available devices. • Choose the device that you want to set as the default output device. Right-click on it, then click Set as Default Device. The default audio output device will be changed.
9 • Right-click on the desktop and choose Screen resolution. • Choose the monitor that you want to set as the primary monitor and check Make this my main display, then press Apply and OK to change the setting.
English 10 Frequently asked questions 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. If the LED is not lit, no power is being applied to the system.
11 A: Do the following: • 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 computer. A: Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Look for the Volume icon on the taskbar.
English 12 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. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0oC (32oF), or above 50oC (122oF). Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.
13 To clean a regular mouse (with rubber ball) 1 Open the circular cover at the base of the mouse. 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth. 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. To clean an optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean your monitor Make sure that you keep your screen clean. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor.
English 14 Regulations and safety 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.
15 This device 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 complies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
English 16 Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. Upon request, you must provide this information to your telephone company. If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance.
17 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty.
English 18 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I.
19 English Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, e-mail:easy_lai@acer.com.
English 20 Directive 2009/125/EC with regard to establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related product. The standards listed below are applied to the product if built with WLAN module or wireless keyboard and mouse. R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: • Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety -. EN60950-1 -. EN62311 • Article 3.1(b) EMC -. EN301 489-1 -.
21 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device 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.
English 22 Remark: All images are for reference purposes only. Actual configuration may vary.
