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Welcome

and

thank you

for

purchasing an Aspire computer. You are now the owner of a
multimedia computer system! Already installed on your system and
ready to go are software programs designed to enable you to:

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Create personal documents

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Access the Internet and send and receive emails

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Use your computer as a fax machine

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Play audio CDs while you’re working

and tons more!

Whether you’ve owned a computer before or not, your Aspire was
designed to improve the way you work and to serve your needs now
and into the future.

Summary of Contents for Aspire ELD

Page 1: ...o show you all the cool stuff your computer can do This book is your handy desktop reference for your Acer Aspire For more information access the online guide P S If you re reading this because you re having trouble with your computer check the Need Help section in this book Hey Wait a minute ...

Page 2: ...oft Windows and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corp All other brands product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 2001 by Acer Incorporated All rights reserved Printed in China First printing November 2001 ...

Page 3: ...Connecting an Optional Printer 18 Connecting an Optional Serial Device 19 Connecting an Optional Joystick or MIDI Device 20 Getting the most from your Aspire Audio System 21 Playing an Audio CD 21 Adjusting the Volume 21 Adding Options to your Aspire 23 Opening Closing Your Aspire 23 Connecting USB Devices 26 Need Help 27 Troubleshooting General 27 Troubleshooting Error Messages 30 Additional Acer...

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Page 5: ...o go are software programs designed to enable you to Create personal documents Access the Internet and send and receive emails Use your computer as a fax machine Play audio CDs while you re working and tons more Whether you ve owned a computer before or not your Aspire was designed to improve the way you work and to serve your needs now and into the future ...

Page 6: ...to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked 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 This product should be oper...

Page 7: ... persons other than Acer authorized service providers may void your warranty Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally when the ...

Page 8: ...oard manual accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SVT SJT rated 6A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters Always unplug the computer and monitor before opening the housing or adjusting connections or cables Use power strips with surge protection to protect your computer in the event of a power surge due t...

Page 9: ...r for extended periods for example in a home office environment select a highly adjustable office chair with a five pronged base The seat and chair back should be adjustable while you re sitting in the chair for height and tilt and forward backward positioning and the lumbar area of the back should be supported by the chair adjustments or a cushion Arm rests should conform to your elbow height and...

Page 10: ...ll allow you to see your monitor screen and other materials clearly and with the least amount of strain Hand and Wrist Keep your wrists straight and your forearms parallel to the floor while you are typing If you use a wrist rest use it only briefly for resting Do not rest your hands on the table or on the wrist rest while you are typing During long periods of typing frequent breaks are recommende...

Page 11: ...ndicator 3 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive emergency eject hole 4 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive Stop Eject button 5 Acer GoTo drive bay keylock 6 Acer GoTo drive activity indicator 7 Acer GoTo drive optional 8 Power indicator 9 LAN activity indicator 10 Hard disk activity indicator Introducing your Aspire ...

Page 12: ...r switch 1 to the voltage range applicable in your area a then turn on the main power switch b Note For models with no voltage selector switch and main power switch proceed to step 3 No Description 11 Power button 12 3 5 inch floppy drive eject button 13 3 5 inch floppy drive 14 3 5 inch floppy drive activity indicator 15 CD DVD compartment 16 Front USB ports 17 Front microphone in port 18 Speaker...

Page 13: ...3 3 On the front panel of your computer press the power button When the computer finishes booting it is now ready for use ...

Page 14: ...s the power button to switch your Aspire to the fully ON condition it will do so in only a few seconds Option 2 Traditional OFF If you want your Aspire to completely power OFF if you need to unplug it 1 Click on the Start button on the taskbar 2 Click on Shut Down 3 Click on Shut Down the Computer and click Yes Your computer will guide you through saving any open files and then will shut down Wind...

Page 15: ...ges line or windows The wheel may also function as a third button allowing you to quickly click or double click an icon or a selected item Note If you are left handed please refer to your Windows Me manual for instructions on how to set up your mouse for left handed use Ratchet Wheel Right Button Left Button Pointer movement on the screen is controlled by the movement of a small ball on the bottom...

Page 16: ...on should an application use them 2 Caps Lock Locks the capital letters in place Pressing it again will take the Caps Lock off A Caps Lock indicator light will turn on when the Caps Lock is on 3 Windows logo key Brings up the Windows Start menu 4 Application key Displays drop down menus from icons same as right click and currently active applications 5 Cursor Arrow keys Move the cursor in the dire...

Page 17: ...activated the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up arrow or down arrow respectively Take note that Scroll Lock may not work with some applications 9 Volume control Mute knob Controls the speaker volume Press to mute 10 Audio controls Controls audio playback Play Pause starts playing the audio or video file Press again to pause Stop stops playing the audio or video file Forward sk...

Page 18: ... keys Consist of three buttons Email starts up the email program Web Connection starts up the Internet browser Suspend puts your computer into sleep mode 12 Programmable keys Launches assigned programs No Component Function ...

Page 19: ...hift key Pressing this key while typing a letter or symbol key will give you the capital letter or symbol on the top of the key Insert key When activated inserts data vs typing over replacing it Delete key Will delete data that is highlighted or to the right of the cursor Home key Takes you to the beginning of a line End key Takes you to the end of a line Page Up Page Down keys Move you up or down...

Page 20: ...nect a monitor by simply plugging the monitor cable into the monitor VGA port located on the back of your computer Note Refer to the manual that came with your Aspire monitor for more information on the monitor features ...

Page 21: ...er through the front or rear audio out line out port of your computer Note Please refer to the manual that came with your speakers for more information For users opting for the model E 21 speaker set refer to the installation leaflet enclosed with your speakers for installation procedures ...

Page 22: ...ta the computer uses a drive There are different ways to store data and each different type of data storage has a specific drive Three different types of drives come with your Aspire computer The Hard Drive Your fixed or hard drive is located inside your computer This drive is typically called the C drive in Windows The Floppy Drive This drive uses removable 3 5 inch floppy disks and is called the...

Page 23: ... plastic case Before a floppy can be used it must be formatted or made ready to accept data Note Many stores sell preformatted 3 5 floppy disks 1 Make sure your floppy is not write protected 2 Insert the diskette into your floppy drive The advantage of a floppy disk or CD is that it makes data portable Practically all newly purchased software comes in one of these two formats Data is often exchang...

Page 24: ...skettes is a good way to keep them safe from viruses should you use them in a different computer The CD ROM Drive The CD ROM drive uses CDs Compact Discs instead of floppy disks and it is Read Only Memory which means that the computer can read data from the disc but cannot write anything new on it It is typically called the D drive On some computers the CD ROM may be another drive letter Please re...

Page 25: ...get an error message like Drive Not Ready wait a few seconds then try again A CD DVD has two sides The title side tells you which CD DVD it is The data side stores all the data Remember the following guidelines when handling your CDs and DVDs CDs and DVDs are fragile so when handling your CDs or DVDs hold them by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints Always keep them in a disc case wh...

Page 26: ...ld not be concerned The CD RW Drive option The CD RW CD Recordable ReWritable drive allows you to burn CDs It can also read CD ROMs video CDs CD R and CD RW CD Recordable are write once discs while CD Rewritable can be rewritten The Acer GoTo Drive option The Acer GoTo Drive is a removable drive easily accessible from the front of your Aspire computer You can install a second hard disk into the Ac...

Page 27: ... with the ability to link to the Internet 3 With the Internet you can visit Acer for updates send email to friends and family book vacations read up on the latest blockbuster movie and much much more All you need is a phone line to hook the modem up to and an account with an Internet Service Provider ISP 2 Requires an account with an Internet Service Provider 3 You may be required to pay toll char...

Page 28: ... connected to the computer To print from your Aspire you need a printer driver a program that tells your computer what kind of printer it is printing to Windows has automatic detection for all of the more popular printers If your printer is not available in Windows Me look in the printer s user guide for instructions Please contact the manufacturer of your printer if you have problems or questions...

Page 29: ...ing an Optional Serial Device 1 Before you proceed make sure your computer is completely turned off see page 4 2 Locate the serial port on the back of your computer 3 Plug your serial device cable into this port ...

Page 30: ...onal Joystick or MIDI Device 1 Before you proceed make sure your computer is completely turned off see page 4 2 Locate the Game MIDI port on the back of your computer 3 Plug your joystick or MIDI device cable into this port ...

Page 31: ...me There are three ways you can adjust the volume on your audio CD Turn the volume knob on your keyboard to increase or decrease the volume Press the knob to mute Click on the Volume icon on the task bar at the bottom of your screen A volume control will pop up Drag the volume control lever with your mouse until you find the level you want Getting the Most from your Aspire Audio Sytem ...

Page 32: ...phile to make the most of the stereo sound system 1 Double click on the Volume icon on the task bar at the bottom of your screen The Master Volume window will open 2 All of the options on this screen can be adjusted by dragging the slider bars Note The controls were balanced in the factory We recommend that you do not change these settings unless you have some familiarity with sound mixing ...

Page 33: ...er and unplug all cables 2 Place your computer on a flat steady surface 3 Turn the thumbscrew counterclockwise with your fingers to release the side panel Set the screw aside You will need them when replacing the side panel Adding Options to your Aspire Always observe the following electrostatic discharge ESD precautions before installing a system component ESD can cause permanent damage to your c...

Page 34: ...24 4 Gently push the computer s side panel slightly backward a then pull it upward to remove it from the chassis b ...

Page 35: ...m components into the housing you must replace the left panel cover 1 Align the side panel to the housing frame a gently push it in b then slide it forward into place c 2 Use the thumbscrew you have previously removed turning it clockwise to secure the side panel ...

Page 36: ...th it installing devices such as digital cameras scanners and joysticks is a breeze Two USB connectors are located on the back of your computer while another two are located inside the multimedia port bay in front of your computer Note Most USB devices have a built in USB port which allows you to daisy chain other devices ...

Page 37: ...askbar is still selected 3 Press the Alt Spacebar keys together and select size 4 Use the Arrow keys to resize the taskbar to the desired size and press the Enter key when done My computer will not shut off completely For more information refer to Turning off your Aspire on page 4 My CD or DVD does not always work and it does not eject all the time 1 The CD or DVD being used is most likely dirty o...

Page 38: ... special services on the line such as call waiting My monitor remains dark when system is turned on 1 Make sure that the monitor power indicator is lit 2 Check brightness and contrast settings 3 If the problem still persists ensure that the monitor is plugged in and the cable from the monitor to the computer is securely attached My monitor will not turn on 1 If the monitor Power button light is no...

Page 39: ... you can reboot restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Del keys simultaneously Follow the onscreen instructions If this does not successfully restart the system you have another option 1 Push the Power button on your computer holding it in for approximately four seconds or until your screen goes dark This will completely turn off your computer 2 Push the Power button again to turn the compu...

Page 40: ... Acer Technical Support CMOS Checksum Error Press the Ctrl Alt Esc keys after the beep during the boot process then select Restore Default Settings to restore the original CMOS values If the error message continues call Acer Technical Support Diskette Drive Controller Error or Not Installed Call Acer Technical Support Diskette Drive Error Diskette may be defective Verify with a known good diskette...

Page 41: ...Acer Technical Support Hard disk 1 Error Call Acer Technical Support Keyboard Error No Keyboard Connected or Keyboard Interface Error Check that the keyboard is securely plugged into the correct port on the back of the computer ...

Page 42: ...pport When you want to find upgrade information or bug fixes When you re curious about Acer Acer Technical Support During the warranty period should you have a problem with your system or if you think something isn t working contact Acer Technical Support at http www acersupport com Acer Technical Support provides help for warranty related issues such as a hardware problem Before you contact Acer ...

Page 43: ...oducts to meet customer needs and hardware and software specifications may vary from time to time Please refer to your box label for the specifications for your particular system Join Us to Fight Against Piracy The Acer Group has been implementing a policy to respect and protect legitimate intellectual property rights Acer firmly believes that only when each and every one of us abides by such poli...

Page 44: ...companying the Software Modifying translating renting copying transferring or assigning all or part of the Software or any rights granted hereunder to any other persons and removing any proprietary notices labels or marks from the Software is strictly prohibited Futhermore you hereby agree not to create derivative works based on the Software 2 Copyright You acknowledge that no title to the intelle...

Page 45: ...ns may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction 6 Restricted Rights Legend In the case where the Software is license to a U S Government agency you agree that the Software is commercial computer software and together with related materials are subject to the restrictions on U S Government use du...

Page 46: ...mputers of the highest quality and reliability subjects all its computers and components to extensive testing and inspection procedures Acer s manufacturing facilities have been certified to ISO 9000 international quality standards Before a component can be eligible for installation in an Acer computer offered for sale it must first pass stringent quality inspection and testing procedures Be assur...

Page 47: ...arranty also does not extend to any Product that has been damaged or rendered defective a as a result of use of the Product other than for its normal intended use failure to use the Product in accordance with the User s Manual that accompanies the Product or other misuse abuse or negligence to the Product b by the use of parts not manufactured or sold by Acer c by modification of the Product d as ...

Page 48: ...ISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY APPLICABLE LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL ACER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS...

Page 49: ...s encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice 1 The changes o...

Page 50: ...hat could affect proper operation of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service The FCC prohibits this equipment to be connected to party lines or coin telephone service In the event that this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the ...

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