Acer Aspire RC500 Manuel utilisateur

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America Corporation.

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Printed in China

First printing: May 2003

Table

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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