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Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks and Aspire is a trademark of Acer Inc. and Acer 

America Corporation.

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and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corp. All other brands/product names are trademarks 

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© 2004 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved.

First printing: June 2004

 

Summary of Contents for Aspire RC550

Page 1: ...ion Microsoft 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 2004 by Acer Incorporated All rights reserved First printing June 2004 ...

Page 2: ...he interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different 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 mu...

Page 3: ...product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 5 Slots and openings in the housing and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation 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 othe...

Page 4: ...ll often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product 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 R...

Page 5: ...lectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Year 2000 compliance statement Your computer carries the Hardwar...

Page 6: ...iance statement v Welcome 1 Major Benefits 1 Before You Start 2 Safety Instructions 2 Setting Up The System 3 Placement Tips 3 System Overview 5 Computer Rear View 5 Computer Front View 7 Installing New Components 9 Opening The Case 9 Frequently asked questions 11 Taking care of your computer 13 Important tips 13 Cleaning and servicing 14 Asking for technical assistance 15 ...

Page 7: ...ned to improve your computing experience Major Benefits Your new Aspire computer enables you to do the following Use the latest productivity software to perform a range of office tasks such as word processing working with financial spread sheets and creating presentations Maximize your use of the Internet by down loading and playing exciting new multimedia files Enjoy your audio CDs even when you ...

Page 8: ... period of time Do not cover or block any ventilation slots in the case Also ensure the room has adequate ventilation Never push objects of any kind into your computer Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate your computer where anyone will walk on the power cord Your computer should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are unsure of the typ...

Page 9: ...be required if you ever have to store or ship your computer Unpack the box and set out the contents on your work surface The package contains an Out Of Box Experience OOBE poster Refer to the OOBE poster for a step by step guide to setting up your computer system 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 le...

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Page 11: ...r Supply 2 2 Case Lock 3 Ventilation Slot 4 6 Optical S PDIF Audio out Jack 5 5 Coaxial S PDIF Audio out Jack 6 17 Power Cord Socket 7 16 Voltage Selector Switch 8 1 PS 2 Mouse Port 9 8 PS 2 Keyboard Port 10 9 Serial Port 11 3 Parallel Port 12 10 VGA Port 13 12 Microphone in Jack 14 11 Audio out Jack 15 4 Audio in Jack 16 13 USB Ports 17 14 1394 Port 18 15 Lan Port 19 VGA Port 20 22 TV Tuner 23 Mo...

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Page 13: ...nment modes 2 1 Power Button 3 9 Eject button for Optical Drive 4 Eject button for Optical Drive 5 6 Microphone in Jack 6 5 Speaker Headphone Jack 7 4 1394 Port 8 3 USB Ports 9 8 Media Buttons 10 14 FDD Drive 11 15 FDD Eject button 12 16 FDD Indictor 13 17 MMC SD Slot 14 18 MS Slot 15 13 SM Slot 16 12 CFI CFII Slot 7 Mode Display 10 Optical Drive 11 CFI CFII Eject Button ...

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Page 15: ...eplace 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 modem card in one of the empty PCI slots Opening The Case Before you open the case turn your computer off and unplug the power cord from the wall outl...

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Page 17: ...ace 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 start up 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 However if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem then you may ...

Page 18: ...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 If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute option You can also press the volume control mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from mute to sound on If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out jac...

Page 19: ... or diskette 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 0o C 32o F or above 50o C 122o F Do not subjec...

Page 20: ... keyboard Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners To clean your pointing device To clean a regular mouse with rubber ball 1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with a soft damp cloth 3 Put the ball back and close the cover To clean an optical mouse For users of an optical mouse refer to the documentation that came with your mouse for maintenance instru...

Page 21: ...nt to replace or upgrade any of your computer s internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance contact your local dealer or distributor You may also access the Web site www acersupport com for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area ...

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