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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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© 2005 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved.

First printing: April 2005

 

Summary of Contents for Aspire E700

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 2005 by Acer Incorporated All rights reserved First printing April 2005 ...

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Page 3: ...entilation is provided Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage do not place the product on a vibrating surface Using electrical power T...

Page 4: ...ollowing requirements detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7 A 125 V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent 4 6 meters 15 feet maximum length Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall...

Page 5: ...o not connect the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please recycle For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE regulations visit http global acer com about sustaina...

Page 6: ...ur company s health and safety department The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor using a footrest or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort Observe the following tips refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture avoid slouching forward and or leaning b...

Page 7: ...hanging the display s viewing angle using a glare reduction filter using a display visor such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display s top front edge Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle Avoid looking at bright light sources such as open windows for extended periods of time Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more r...

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Page 9: ...talling new components 8 Opening The Case 8 Frequently asked questions 9 Taking care of your computer 11 Important tips 11 Cleaning and servicing 11 Asking for technical assistance 12 Regulations and safety notices 14 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 14 FCC notice 14 Modem notices 15 Laser compliance statement 18 Macrovision copyright protection notice 18 Radio device regulatory notice 18 General...

Page 10: ...Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 21 Declaration of Conformity for CE marking 22 ...

Page 11: ...rs a host of functions designed to improve your computing experience Major benefits Your new Aspire computer enables you to do the following Use the latest Acer entertainment software to watch movies share photos and listen to your favorite song Maximize your use of the Internet by downloading and playing exciting new multimedia files Enjoy your audio CDs even when you are not using your computer ...

Page 12: ... 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 13: ...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 15: ...f the buttons ports and other hardware features Computer rear view Note Configuration may varied by different models Icon Description Optical S PDIF audio out jack Coaxial S PDIF audio out jack PS 2 mouse port PS 2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port VGA port IEEE 1394 port LAN port USB ports Audio jacks ...

Page 16: ...dia cards upside down to avoid damaging your hardware E series Description 1 Optical drive 2 Eject button for optical drive 3 Power button 4 USB ports 5 Speaker Headphone jack 6 Microphone in jack 7 Indicators 8 FDD drive 9 Media card readers 10 IEEE 1394 port ...

Page 17: ...English 7 Aspire E series ...

Page 18: ...ng 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 ...

Page 19: ...e or replace 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...

Page 20: ...e to sound on If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out jack of your computer 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 disk Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly Check if the CD or DVD is c...

Page 21: ... cord 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 singl...

Page 22: ... 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 applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the Frequently asked questions section on page 9 If your problem is not listed in the Frequently asked questions section on page 9 If you want to replace or upgrade any of your computer s internal compon...

Page 23: ...Appendix A Regulationsand safety notices ...

Page 24: ...eception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the 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 experienc...

Page 25: ...ries is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon reques...

Page 26: ...s between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxe...

Page 27: ...nt shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom s specifications the associated equipment shall be set t...

Page 28: ...AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and o...

Page 29: ...es EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary Czech Republic Slovak Republic Slovenia Cyprus and Malta Usage allowed in the countries of European Union as well as Norway Switzerland Iceland and Liechtenstein This device must be used in...

Page 30: ...ur warranty Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operation in 2 4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this...

Page 31: ...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 E Series Name of responsible party Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 USA Contact person Mr Young Kim Tel 408 92...

Page 32: ...trical 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 that all...

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