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Copyright Notice

Copyright Notice

Copyright Notice

Copyright Notice    

© Acer Incorporated 2002. All rights reserved. 

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.

 

 

Summary of Contents for Aspire B300

Page 1: ...hts reserved 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 ...

Page 2: ...000 compliance statement ix Setting Up The System x Placement Tips x System Overview 1 Computer Front View 1 Computer Rear View 2 System Components 3 System Components 4 The Mouse 4 The Keyboard 5 The Speaker set 6 The Monitor 6 Modem Card Optional 6 Upgrading Your System 7 Opening The Case 7 Installing New Components 7 Questions Troubleshooting 8 ...

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Page 5: ...onvenience and flexibility of a full featured multimedia PC offering increased productivity combined with first class digital entertainment Incorporating the latest Microsoft Windows operating system your Aspire offers a host of functions designed to improve your computing experience ...

Page 6: ...e 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 not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk...

Page 7: ...to normal condition e If the product has been 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 explo...

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Page 10: ...ve 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 find the optimum position Place your mouse and keyboard side by side in front of the monitor Check that you are able to adopt a comfor...

Page 11: ...pire computer system Learn the locations of the buttons ports and other hardware features Computer Front View No Description 1 CD ROM DVD CD RW Drive 2 FDD Drive Inside the door 3 Power Button 4 HDD LED 5 Microphone in Port 6 Speaker Headphone Port 7 USB Port ...

Page 12: ...ltage Setting Switch for Taiwan Area 3 Power Inlet 4 PS 2 Keyboard Port 5 Serial Port 6 VGA Port 7 Ear Phone Jack 8 Speaker Phone Jack 9 Micro Phone Jack 10 USB Port 11 PCI Card slots 12 Ventilation slot 13 PS 2 Mouse Port 14 Parallel Port 15 Game Port 16 LAN Port ...

Page 13: ...3 System Components Monitor Keyboard Mouse Speaker set ...

Page 14: ...uttered desktop Your optical mouse works by continuously bouncing a small beam of light off the surface on which it is being operated The information from the returning light beams is read by the mouse and transmitted to the computer In this way your computer is able to calculate the precise movements of the mouse Although your mouse can be used effectively on most surfaces highly reflective mater...

Page 15: ...edia Control Mute Volume Down Volume Up Play Pause Stop Previous Track Next Track 3 Programmable Hot Keys The programmable hot keys can be set to open any website or any application on your computer When you purchase your Aspire the hot keys will have the following default settings Home opens your Internet home page Email launches the email application Go opens an application or website of your ch...

Page 16: ...sual images The size and type of monitor included in your system depends on the system model you purchased Plug your monitor into the VGA port at 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 Aspire might include a modem card in the rear panel of the PCI slot The modem card helps to send and receiv...

Page 17: ...ou only use components that are compatible with your Aspire computer Consult your dealer about the suitability of new components before you purchase them To ensure correct installation refer to 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 secon...

Page 18: ...ightness 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 My mouse cursor movement is erratic How can I get better control A Your Aspire computer system features an optical mouse providing greater freedom of use However highly reflective surfaces such as glass or metal can distort the optical light sig...

Page 19: ...shes How can I use my computer normally again A If your operating system has become corrupted you might need to return your computer to a previous clean configuration See the Windows online help for advice on returning your system settings to a previous configuration In extreme cases you might want to return your computer to the factory default settings The included recovery CD allows you to resto...

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