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Aspire RC810

User’s Guide

 

Summary of Contents for Aspire RC810

Page 1: ...Aspire RC810 User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...tion 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 02 2004 ...

Page 3: ... of your computer 13 Important tips 13 Cleaning and servicing 13 Asking for technical assistance 14 Energy Star Guidelines Compliance 15 FCC notice 15 Notice Canadian users 16 Declaration of Conformity for EU countries 16 Modem notices 16 Important safety instructions 17 Macrovision copyright protection notice 18 Lithium battery statement 19 Laser compliance statement 19 Declaration of Conformity ...

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Page 5: ...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 6: ... 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 7: ...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 9: ...5 English System Overview Take a few moments to study your new Aspire computer system Learn the locations of the buttons ports and other hardware features ...

Page 10: ... Optical S PDIF Audio out Jack 5 Coaxial S PDIF Audio out Jack 6 Power cord socket 7 Voltage Selector Switch 8 PS 2 Mouse Port 9 PS 2 Keyboard Port 10 Serial Port 11 Parallel Port 12 1394 Port 13 USB Ports 14 LAN Port 15 Microphone in Jack 16 Audio out Jack 17 Audio in Jack 18 Monitor Connector ...

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Page 12: ... modes 2 Power Button 3 Eject button for Optical Drive 4 Eject button for Optical Drive 5 Speaker Headphone jack 6 Microphone in jack 7 1394 port 8 USB ports 9 LED Indicator 10 Mode Display 11 Media buttons 12 Optical Drive 13 Optical Drive 14 FDD Drive 15 FDD Indictor 16 FDD Eject button 17 MMC SD Slot 18 MS Slot 19 SM xD Slot 20 CFI CFII Slot 21 CFI CFII Eject button ...

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Page 14: ...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 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 out...

Page 15: ...erating 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 have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to its original default ...

Page 16: ...r the internal or built in speakers are automatically 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 disc Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly Check if the CD or DVD is clean and not scratched Check your drive by using a good i e undamaged disc If your drive can not read the inf...

Page 17: ... or place heavy objects on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic When unplugging the power 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 wal...

Page 18: ...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 If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and done the troubleshooting tips discussed in the Frequently asked questions section on page 11 If your problem is not listed in the Frequently asked questions section on page ...

Page 19: ...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 must be made using sh...

Page 20: ...ber REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this information to your telephone company If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file ...

Page 21: ...sing serious damage to the product 5 Slots and openings 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 other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a bu...

Page 22: ...ed for service 12 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters 13 Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling this equipment 14 Avoid using a tel...

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Page 25: ...ding electrical business equipment This equipment has been approved to Council Decision 98 482 EC CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN We Acer Inc hereby declare that the equipment bearing the trade name and model number specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible and...

Page 26: ...2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product Name Personal Computer Model Aspire RC810 Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 2641 Orchard Parkeay San Jose CA 95134 U S A Contact Person David Lee Phone No 408...

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