Acer Aspire RC500 Manuel utilisateur
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First printing: May 2003
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of Contents
Welcome 1
Major Benefits 1
Before You Start 2
Safety Instructions 2
Setting Up The System 3
Placement Tips 3
System Overview 4
Computer Rear View 4
Computer Front View 6
Installing New Components 8
Opening The Case 8
Frequently asked questions 14
Taking care of your computer 15
Important tips 15
Cleaning and servicing 15
Asking for technical assistance 16
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Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing your new Aspire computer! You now have
the convenience and flexibility of a full-featured multimedia PC, offering
increased productivity combined with first class digital entertainment.
Incorporating the latest Microsoft®Windows®XP operating system, your
Aspire offers 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 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 are not using your computer for
other tasks.
• Delight in using a stylish new PC that offers convenient connections for
the latest peripherals.
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Before You Start
To ensure that you can use your computer safely and correctly, please read
this user guide carefully before you start. For future reference, keep this user
guide handy at all times.
Safety Instructions
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on your computer.
• Do not attempt to service your computer yourself. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
• Unplug your computer and monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning
or before opening the case.
• Clean your computer case and monitor with a damp cloth. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• Do not use your computer near water. Never spill liquid of any kind on
your computer.
• Do not place your computer on an unstable surface.
• Do not expose your computer to a heat source or leave it in direct
sunlight for a prolonged 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 type of power available,
consult your dealer or local power company.
• Your computer is designed for connection to a grounded (earthed)
outlet. Do not disable this important safety feature.
• If a power strip is used, make sure that the total ampere rating of the
equipment does not exceed the power strip ampere rating. Use a power
strip with surge protection.
• If your computer causes interference to radio or television reception, try
one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the radio or television antenna.
- Increase the distance between your computer and the radio or
television receiver.
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- Connect your computer into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the radio or television is connected.
- Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for more
help.
Setting Up The System
It only takes a few minutes to set up your new Aspire system. Start by
preparing your workspace. Make sure that the surface is stable, level and
clean.
Open the box carefully, ensuring that you do not damage the box or any of
the other packing materials. The box will 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 level. Tilt and swivel the
display to find the optimum position.
• Place your mouse and keyboard side by side in front of the monitor.
Check that you are able to adopt a comfortable typing position.
• Choose a chair that can be adjusted for maximum comfort.
• Make sure your work area is well lit.
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System Overview
Take a few moments to study your new Aspire computer system. Learn the
locations of the buttons, ports and other hardware features.
Computer Rear View
RC900 RC500 Description
15Powersupply
22Caselock
3 1 Ventilation slot
4 4 Coaxial S/PDIF Audio-out Jack
5 3 Optical S/PDIF Audio-out Jack
6 18 Power cord socket
7 17 Voltage Selector Switch
8 6 PS/2 Mouse Port
9 7 PS/2 Keyboard Port
10 8 Serial Port
11 9 Parallel Port
12 10 VGA Port
13 11 1394 Port
14 12 USB Ports
15 13 Lan Port
16 14 Microphone-in Jack
17 15 Audio-out Jack
18 16 Audio-in Jack
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Aspire RC900
Aspire RC500
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Computer Front View
*Caution! Please insert these media upside down to avoid damaging your hardware.
RC900 RC500 Description
12Super Dial for selecting PC/Entertainment modes
2 1 Power Button
3 9 Eject button for Optical Drive
4 Eject button for Optical Drive
5 6 Speaker/ Headphone jack
6 5 Microphone-in jack
7 4 1394 port
83USBports
9 LED Indicator
10 7 Mode Display
11 8 Media buttons
12 10 Optical Drive
13 Optical Drive
14 14 FDD Drive
15 16 FDD Indictor
16 15 FDD Eject button
17 17 MMC/SD Slot
18 18 MS Slot*.
19 13 SM/xD Slot
20 12 CFI/CFII Slot*.
21 11 CFI/CFII Eject button.
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Aspire RC900
Aspire RC500
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Installing New Components
Make sure you only use components that are compatible with your Aspire
computer. Consult your dealer about the suitability of new components
before you purchase them.
To ensure correct installation, refer to the documentation that comes with
your new components before you start to add or replace components.
Possible upgrade options include the following:
• 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 outlet.
a) Gently lay down the computer on a flat surface as to access the side panel
of the unit.
b) Press the Case Lock to the right and pull the side panel toward you to
remove the side panel off.
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