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Acer Power ST

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Page 1: ...Acer Incorporated reserves the right to change product specifications and the information contained in this user guide without notice No part of this document may be copied reproduced or transmitted by any means or for any purpose without prior written permission from Acer Incorporated Acer Power ST User s guide ...

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Page 3: ...esidential 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be dete...

Page 4: ... by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Use conditions Use conditions Use conditions 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 C...

Page 5: ... by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 6 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 7 Do n...

Page 6: ...en dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman 13 Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemb...

Page 7: ... box carefully ensuring that you do not damage the box or any of the other packing materials The box will be required if you ever have to store or ship your computer Unpack the box and set out the contents on your work surface Placement Tips For maximum viewing comfort set up your monitor at arm s length from your seat with the top third of the screen at eye level Tilt and swivel the display to fi...

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Page 9: ...omputer Rear View 6 System Components 8 Disk drives 8 Floppy drive 8 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive 8 Hard disk 9 Mouse 10 Keyboard 10 Speaker Optional 10 Monitor Optional 11 Modem Card Optional 11 Setting up your system 12 Arranging a comfortable work area 12 Adjusting your chair 12 Positioning your PC 12 Positioning your monitor 13 Positioning your keyboard 13 Positioning your mouse 13 Connecting pe...

Page 10: ...ESD precautions 17 Preinstallation instructions 17 Post installation instructions 18 Opening The Case 18 Installing New Components 19 Mainboard Components 20 Software 22 Acrobat Reader 22 Norton AntiVirus 22 NTI CD Maker for models with CD RW 23 PowerDVD for models with DVD 23 Q A 24 ...

Page 11: ... allows a maximum of 1GB Power management function 3 5 inch floppy drive DVD ROM CD ROM or CD RW drive High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Enable HTT by P4 3 06 GHz processor or above Supprts USB 2 0 high performance peripherials Supports both DDR 266 and DDR 333 Multimedia Integrated 256 bit graphics accelerator 3 D quality audio system via onboard audio controller Audio in Line in Audio out Lin...

Page 12: ...and keyboard One serial and one parallel interfaces One VGA port Four 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 ...

Page 13: ...3 System Overview Take a few moments to study your new AcerPower computer system Learn the locations of the buttons ports and other hardware features ...

Page 14: ...4 Computer Front View ...

Page 15: ... No No Description Description Description Description 1 CD ROM DVD CD RW Tray 2 CD ROM DVD CD RW Tray 3 FDD Drive 4 Power Button 5 Power LED 6 HDD LED 7 Speaker Headphone Jack 8 Microphone in Jack 9 USB Ports ...

Page 16: ...6 Computer Rear View ...

Page 17: ...Voltage Setting Switch only available for STK APP PA 3 PS 2 Keyboard Port 4 COM1 Serial Port 5 VGA Port 6 Speaker Headphone Jack 7 Line in Jack 8 Microphone in Jack 9 USB Ports 10 Extension Card Slots 11 Ventilation Slot 12 PS 2 Mouse Port 13 Printer Port 14 Game Port 15 LAN Port ...

Page 18: ...your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure To do this slide the write protect tab to the write protect position When you put a label on a 3 5 inch diskette make sure that the label is properly attached flat on the surface and within the labeling area area with a slight surface depression on the diskette An improperly attached label may cause a diskette to get stuck in a drive when you are insert...

Page 19: ... care of your CDs and DVDs To take care of your CDs and DVDs Keep your disc in its case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage 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 cleanin...

Page 20: ...corded keyboard you should connect the cord to the PS 2 keyboard port at the back of the computer before starting Windows Speaker Optional Depending on the models your AcerPower might include a speaker set designed to maximize your enjoyment of audio CDs and exciting new multimedia Plug your speaker set into the speaker out port at the back of your computer For more information on using your speak...

Page 21: ...t the back of your computer For more information on using your monitor refer to the included manual Modem Card Optional Depending on the models your AcerPower might include a modem card in the rear panel of the PCI slot The modem card helps to send and receive data through telephone line Plug the telephone line to Acer computer then you can enjoy the following features Link to the Internet and sur...

Page 22: ...ill 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 Rest your body on the chair back Your torso works harder to maintain balance if you do not rest your body on the chair back Positioning your PC Take note of the following when selecting a loca...

Page 23: ...stands located under the keyboard Keep your lower arms parallel to the floor as you type Your upper arms and shoulders should be relaxed Then try typing with a light touch If you feel any shoulder or neck strain stop for a while and check your posture Position your keyboard in front of your monitor Putting your keyboard beside your monitor will make you turn your head while you type which could ad...

Page 24: ... port located on the rear panel of your computer 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 Note Note Note Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information Power cable Caution Before you proceed check the voltage range in your area Make sure that it matches your computer s voltage sett...

Page 25: ... your computer set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area Note Note Note Note If your computer model comes with a main power switch located above the voltage selector switch first set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area before turning on the main power switch 3 On the front panel of your computer press the power button Importan...

Page 26: ...K 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 Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in Suspend mode only Note You do not need to turn off the main power switch every time you turn off your computer Turn off the main power switch only if you will not use your computer for ...

Page 27: ...ponent from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it 2 Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the computer before handling components If a wrist strap is not available maintain contact with the computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component 1 Turn off your...

Page 28: ...lling a computer component 1 See to it that the components are installed according to the step by step instructions in their respective sections 2 Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier 3 Replace the computer cover 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer Opening The Case Before you open the case turn your computer off and unplug the power cord from th...

Page 29: ...the documentation that comes with your new components before you start to add or replace components Possible upgrade options include the following Replace the HDD with a higher capacity model or add a second HDD Install additional memory Install a graphics card as a substitute for the embedded graphics subsystem Replace the CD drive with a DVD or CD RW drive Install an add on card such as a fax mo...

Page 30: ...ase fan connector 1 CDIN1 Primary CD in connector CDIN2 Secondary CD in connector CNR1 Communications Networking Riser slot CDIN2 CDIN1 AUDIO1 WOM1 WOL1 CNR1 PCI3 PCI2 PCI1 SPEAKER1 IR1 PANEL1 JP1 BAT1 JP3 USB3 USB2 CASFAN1 FDD1 IDE2 IDE1 ATX2 CPUFAN1 DDR1 DDR2 DIM1 WOM1 WOL1 CASFAN1 JP3 IR1 USB2 USB3 SPEAKER1 PANEL1 FDD1 DIM2 CPUFAN1 IDE2 IDE1 AUDIO1 CDIN2 ATX1 CDIN1 JP1 BAT1 ATX2 PCI1 CNR1 PCI3 ...

Page 31: ... pin DDR SDRAM FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector IDE 1 Primary IDE channel IDE 2 Secondary IDE channel IR1 Infrared cable header JP1 Clear CMOS jumper JP3 BIOS protection jumper PANEL1 Connector for case front panel switches and LED indicators PCI1 PCI3 Three 32 bit add on card slots SPEAKER1 Speaker connector USB2 Front panel USB headers USB3 Front panel USB headers WOL1 Wake On LAN wakeup connect...

Page 32: ...oss a broad range of hardware and software and it will look exactly as you intended with layout fonts links and images intact To run Acrobat Reader double click the Acrobat Reader icon on your Windows s desktop For more information about Acrobat Reader you may refer to its Help menu Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti virus software which finds and repairs infected files protects against ...

Page 33: ...fer to the NTl CD Maker Help menu 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 switchin...

Page 34: ...reen is still blank What is the problem still blank What is the problem still blank What is the problem still blank What is the problem A Check the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor Also move the mouse or tap a key on the keyboard to make sure that the monitor is not in power saving mode Q Q Q Q My floppy drive FDD is unable to read my diskette My floppy drive FDD is unable to read m...

Page 35: ...uded recovery CD allows you to restore the software to the state it was in when you first purchased your AcerPower computer system However all your additional programs data and settings will be lost when you use the recovery CD To restore the factory defaults follow the instructions on the recovery CD Back up your data on another drive before you begin this procedure Q Q Q Q I ve tried the suggest...

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