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AcerPower SP

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Page 2: ... space provided below 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 electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without ...

Page 3: ...fferent from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limi...

Page 4: ... Setup 9 Select location 9 Open package 10 2 2 Connecting the peripherals 10 2 3 Starting your computer 11 Shutting down your computer 11 3 Upgrading your computer 12 3 1 Installation Precautions 12 Reminder for guarding against static electricity 12 ESD Guard 12 Pre installation Instructions 12 Post installation Instructions 13 3 2 Opening your Computer 13 Remove the side panel 13 Replace the sid...

Page 5: ...re of your computer 19 5 1 Important tips 19 5 2 Cleaning and servicing 19 To clean your computer and keyboard 19 To clean your pointing device 19 To clean your optical mouse 20 To clean your monitor 20 5 3 When to contact a service technician 20 Asking for technical assistance 20 Remark All the drawings in the Guide are diagrams About components quantity and style substances shall take precedence...

Page 6: ...ts 5 Microphone Jack 6 Speaker or Headphone Jack 1 2 Rear panel 1 Power cord socket 2 Voltage selector switch 3 PS 2 Keyboard Port 4 Serial Connector 5 Monitor Connector 6 Headphone Jack 7 Speaker Jack 8 Microphone Jack 9 USB Connector 10 PCI Card Slot 11 Fan Aperture 12 PS 2 Mouse Connector 13 Printer Connector 14 Game MIDI Port 15 RJ 45 Ethernet Connector 5 ...

Page 7: ...stem has two Microphone in Jacks front and rear However you can not use both of them at the same time By default you system enables your microphone in jack in front and disables the one at the back Connectivity Two PS2 ports for keyboard and mouse One serial port One Parallel port One VGA port Four USB 2 0 ports two on the front two on the rear panel High speed V92 56K fax Data modem optional 10Ba...

Page 8: ...nect the keyboard to the PS2 keyboard port on the back panel of the system Speakers For systems bundled with speakers before powering on the system connect the speaker cable to the audio out external speaker port on the back panel of the system For more detailed information about the speakers please refer to the included operating instructions 7 ...

Page 9: ...back and off Set up new components You can only use components compatible with AcerPower SP computers Before you choose new components please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your AcerPower SP system In order to ensure proper setup and installation please consult the instructions provided with your new components Probable upgrades are Upgrade to High Capacity HD...

Page 10: ... and a Game Musical Instrument Digital Interface MIDI port The system can accommodate extra peripheral equipment through those I O ports Your system can also support an optional high speed fax data modem or an additional LAN local area network card Furthermore the system is compatible with Windows XP Home Windows XP Professional operating systems 2 1 Necessary to know before Setup Prior to setting...

Page 11: ...r dealer immediately Acer Power SP Series PS2 keyboard PS2 mouse Spearkers for selected models only User s Guide and Starter poster Other user documentation and third party software 2 2 Connecting the peripherals Notice Don t connect system power cord before connecting all peripherals to the system After everything is connected plug the power cord into the system and insert the other end into a po...

Page 12: ...tor printer fax speakers etc 2 Turn on the system Once the start up process is complete you can begin to use the computer Shutting down your computer From the Start Menu select Shut Down and click OK In the event of a system crash press and hold the power button on the front of the system for four seconds After the system has shut down turn off all peripheral devices 11 ...

Page 13: ... part of the computer before installing the components If a wrist grounding strap is not available please maintain contact with the system case throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection Pre installation Instructions Always observe the following before you install any component 1 Turn off your computer and any peripheral devices connected to it and unplug all cords from the system before yo...

Page 14: ...al cables and turn on the system power 3 2 Opening your Computer This chapter introduces how to open the external panels when you need to install or upgrade components Remove the side panel 1 Turn off your computer and unplug all peripheral devices 2 Place the system on a flat steady surface 3 Remove the two screws on the side panel 4 Slide the panel towards the back of the system and gently remov...

Page 15: ...um of 2 GB This can be done by adding the additional 128MB 256MB 512MB or 1GB PC 2100 DDR DIMM to two of the 184 pin DDR sockets locate on the motherboard See below Install DDR DIMM 1 Align the DDR DIMM with the socket 2 Push the DDR DIMM into the socket until the clips lock onto the DDR DIMM Remark The DDR DIMM sockets are slotted to ensure proper installation If you insert a DDR DIMM but it does...

Page 16: ...le installing or removing any system parts To remove the CPU from the motherboard 1 Find the CPU on the motherboard 2 Disjoin the connectors attached to the fan and the heat sink 3 Remove the fan and the heat sink 4 Unlock the socket lever to release the CPU 5 Gently pull the CPU from the socket 6 Install and upgrade CPU 15 ...

Page 17: ...ip into socket 3 Return the lever to locked position 4 Attach the fan heat sink on top of the CPU 5 Attach the fan heat sink connectors to the connectors with marked with CPU FAN Warning The CPU and heat sink may be hot if the system has been running Also there might be sharp pins and edges on some boards and or chassis parts 16 ...

Page 18: ...ootable non system diskette in the floppy drive If yes remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart your computer The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart your computer This will automatically diagnose your system and make necessary fixes How...

Page 19: ...lly turned off 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 media Check if the diskette is formatted correctly If not format it again Caution If you reformat a diskette you will lose any data on it Make sure the diskette CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly Check if the CD or DVD is clean and not scra...

Page 20: ... cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere rating of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating Check the documentation that came with your software programs to see if you can select other...

Page 21: ...tions refer to the documentation that came with your monitor 5 3 When to contact a service technician If you dropped and damaged the computer If liquid has been spilled into the computer 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 acersupport com for information...

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