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AcerPower SC

User’s guide

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Page 1: ...AcerPower SC User s guide APSC ug en book Page i Friday October 5 2001 9 39 AM...

Page 2: ...All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitte...

Page 3: ...e 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 whi...

Page 4: ...eived including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations R...

Page 5: ...ed 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...

Page 6: ...he product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service f Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend Use of another battery may present a r...

Page 7: ...ASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or e...

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Page 9: ...ys 15 Mouse 16 Disk drives 17 3 5 inch floppy disk drive 17 CD ROM drive 17 Hard disk drive 19 3 Setting up your computer 21 Arranging a comfortable work area 23 Adjusting your chair 23 Positioning yo...

Page 10: ...installation instructions 40 Opening your computer 41 Removing the cover 41 Replacing the cover 43 Mainboard 45 CPU frequency table 47 Installing additional memory 48 Installing a DIMM 48 Removing a...

Page 11: ...1 Overview APSC ug en book Page 1 Friday October 5 2001 9 39 AM...

Page 12: ...This chapter gives an overview of the product and the peripherals that come with it It also contains tips on how to take care of your computer APSC ug en book Page 2 Friday October 5 2001 9 39 AM...

Page 13: ...omputer Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents If any of the following items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately AcerPower SC USB keyboard Mouse Power cable User s guid...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...over To clean your monitor Make sure that you keep your screen clean For cleaning instructions refer to the documentation that came with your monitor When to contact a service technician If you droppe...

Page 16: ...1 Overview 6 APSC ug en book Page 6 Friday October 5 2001 9 39 AM...

Page 17: ...2 System tour APSC ug en book Page 7 Friday October 5 2001 9 39 AM...

Page 18: ...This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer APSC ug en book Page 8 Friday October 5 2001 9 39 AM...

Page 19: ...ty Enhanced IDE hard disk Multimedia Integrated 128 bit 2D 3D graphics accelerator embedded in SiS630ET chipset Integrated 3D positional audio controller embedded in SiS630ET chipset Audio in Line in...

Page 20: ...dphone Earphone port 7 Power LED 2 Increase decrease volume 8 LAN LED 3 CD ROM LED 9 Power button 4 CD ROM tray 10 3 5 inch floppy disk drive eject button 5 Stop Eject button 11 3 5 inch floppy disk d...

Page 21: ...main power switch 10 Parallel port 2 Voltage selector 11 VGA Monitor port 3 System power socket 12 Speaker out Line out port 4 Fan 13 Game MIDI port 5 PS 2 keyboard port 14 Line in port 6 PS 2 mouse p...

Page 22: ...cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys No Description 1 Programmable keys 2 Internet Suspend keys 3 Multimedia keys 4 Volume Mute nob 5 Scroll lock key 6 Num lock key 7 Cursor keys 8 A...

Page 23: ...The multimedia keys Allow you to play pause stop step forward or step back a song or movie conveniently using your keyboard Icon Key Description Email Launches your email application Web browser Laun...

Page 24: ...gle on and off to switch between two functions Backward Press to skip backward to the previous file and start playing Lock Key Description Caps Lock When activated all alphabetic characters typed appe...

Page 25: ...functions such as Windows Tab Activate the next Taskbar button Windows E Explore My Computer Windows F Find Document Windows M Minimize All Shift Windows M Undo Minimize All Windows R Display Run dia...

Page 26: ...added to provide easier scrolling capability By simply moving the wheel with your index finger you can quickly move through multiple pages lines or windows The wheel may also function as a third butt...

Page 27: ...is on Write protect 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 lab...

Page 28: ...a CD into your computer s CD ROM drive 1 Gently push the eject button located on the front panel 2 Insert the CD Make sure that the label or title side of the CD is facing upward Caution Hold the CD...

Page 29: ...handling CDs always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints When cleaning CDs use a clean dust free cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge Do not wipe in a circ...

Page 30: ...2 System tour 20 APSC ug en book Page 20 Friday October 5 2001 9 39 AM...

Page 31: ...3 Setting up your computer APSC ug en book Page 21 Friday October 5 2001 9 39 AM...

Page 32: ...This chapter contains step by step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals APSC ug en book Page 22 Friday October 5 2001 9 39 AM...

Page 33: ...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 yo...

Page 34: ...hould 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 keyboar...

Page 35: ...our things to connect the mouse the USB keyboard the monitor and the power cable Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the PS 2 mouse port or USB port located on the rear panel of your computer Connecting t...

Page 36: ...3 Setting up your computer 26 USB Keyboard Plug the USB keyboard cable into the USB port located on the rear panel of your computer APSC ug en book Page 26 Friday October 5 2001 9 39 AM...

Page 37: ...imply plug the monitor cable into the external monitor port located on the rear panel of your computer Note Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information APSC ug en book Page...

Page 38: ...voltage setting switch located on the rear panel of your computer If they don t match change your computer s voltage setting according to your area s voltage range Plug the power cable into the power...

Page 39: ...ter cable into the parallel port located on the rear panel of your computer To connect a serial printer plug the printer cable into either serial port 1 or serial port 2 located on the rear panel of y...

Page 40: ...a Network LAN using a network cable To do so simply plug the network cable into the network port on the rear panel of your computer Note Consult your operating system manual for information on how to...

Page 41: ...n your system Contact your dealer for more information Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line and handset into their correspond ports on the rear panel of your computer Refer to t...

Page 42: ...eatures Plug the devices in as follows microphone connect to Mic in port speakers earphones headphones connect to Audio out Line out port external CD player connect to Audio in Line in port joystick c...

Page 43: ...tions can be eliminated Your computer comes with two USB ports located on the rear panel These ports allow you to connect additional serial devices to your computer without using up its system resourc...

Page 44: ...er cable you are now ready to turn the computer on and get to work To turn on your computer 1 Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer such as the monitor printer fax speakers etc 2 Locate a...

Page 45: ...hes booting it is now ready for use Important Make sure that the power cable is properly plugged into an electrical outlet If you are using a power strip or an AVR Auto Voltage Regulator make sure tha...

Page 46: ...connected to your computer and then 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 po...

Page 47: ...4 Upgrading your computer APSC ug en book Page 37 Friday October 5 2001 9 39 AM...

Page 48: ...ntains instructions on how to upgrade your computer and basic information about your system board that you will find helpful when performing the upgrade process APSC ug en book Page 38 Friday October...

Page 49: ...ut any procedure requiring ESD protection Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component 1 Turn off your computer and all the peripherals connected to it be...

Page 50: ...the step by step instructions in their respective sections 2 Make sure you have set all the required jumpers See Mainboard on page 45 for the correct jumper settings 3 Replace any expansion boards or...

Page 51: ...open your computer before you can install additional components See the following section for instructions Removing the cover 1 Turn off the system power and unplug all cables 2 Place the system unit...

Page 52: ...4 Upgrading your computer 42 4 Push the housing cover slightly backward then pull it upward to remove it from the chassis APSC ug en book Page 42 Friday October 5 2001 9 39 AM...

Page 53: ...43 Replacing the cover 1 Replace the housing cover APSC ug en book Page 43 Friday October 5 2001 9 39 AM...

Page 54: ...4 Upgrading your computer 44 2 Secure the housing cover with the necessary screws APSC ug en book Page 44 Friday October 5 2001 9 39 AM...

Page 55: ...jumpers of the mainboard Refer to the table for a brief description of each connectors and jumpers The mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer It should look like the figure shown be...

Page 56: ...connector CN12 FDD connector CN13 HDD LED connector CN16 Fax voice modem connector CN18 Wake on LAN c onnector CN20 RF connector CN21 Slim CD ROM connector CN22 Optional USB ports CN23 Audio in conne...

Page 57: ...CN21 as slave 2 3 set CN21 as Master S4 S3 S2 S1 CPU SDRAM 0 0 0 0 66 100 0 0 0 1 100 100 0 0 1 0 150 100 0 0 1 1 133 100 0 1 0 1 100 133 0 1 1 0 100 150 0 1 1 1 133 133 1 0 0 0 66 66 Connector Descr...

Page 58: ...MHz SDRAM However they cannot be used at the same time in a computer Please contact your dealer for qualified DIMM vendors Caution Do not use both PC 100 100 MHz and PC 133 133 MHz SDRAM together Such...

Page 59: ...s the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM 2 Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket Reconfiguring your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of memor...

Page 60: ...eps to upgrade your CPU 1 Remove the cover as shown on page 41 2 Disconnect the 3 pin and 2 pin fan heatsink cables from the system board 3 Unhook one side of the fan heatsink metal bracket and gently...

Page 61: ...ct the 3 pin and 2 pin fan heatsink cables to the system board Refer to Mainboard on page 45 for the location of the fan heatsink connectors Note The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on NE...

Page 62: ...the hard disk Follow these steps to replace the hard disk drive 1 Remove the cover as shown on page 41 2 Disconnect all cables connected to the hard disk and 3 5 inch floppy disk drives APSC ug en boo...

Page 63: ...53 3 Remove the 3 5 inch drive frame from the housing by pressing the tab on top and pivoting the frame outward APSC ug en book Page 53 Friday October 5 2001 9 39 AM...

Page 64: ...and pull out the hard disk drive 5 Install a new 3 5 inch hard disk drive and secure it with the fours screws that you have removed previously 6 Reinstall the frame into the housing as in the followi...

Page 65: ...55 b Pivot the frame toward the housing until the tab clicks into place...

Page 66: ...and power cables Note Make sure that the other ends of the floppy disk drive cables are connected to their corresponding connectors on the system board 7 Reinstall the housing cover as instructed on p...

Page 67: ...ystem board 3 Remove the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot 4 Remove the PCI card from its protective packaging 5 Align then insert the PCI card into the slot Make sure that the c...

Page 68: ...4 Upgrading your computer 58 APSC ug en book Page 58 Friday October 5 2001 9 39 AM...

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