Acer 5630 User Manual

Aspire Series

User's Guide

Copyright© 2006 Acer Incorporated
All Rights Reserved

Aspire series
User's Guide

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation
to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new
editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes
no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents
hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose.

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the space provided below. The serial number and model number are indicated on the label
affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial
number, model number, and purchase information.

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without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

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respective companies.

Information for your safety and comfort

Safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Turning the product off before cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Warnings

• Do not use this product near water.

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product

falls, it could be seriously damaged.

• 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 built-in installation unless proper ventilation 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.

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Using electrical power

• This product should be operated 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.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this

product where people will walk on the cord.

• If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total

ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total
rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse
rating.

• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too

many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch

circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of
the power strip's input rating.

• This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug.

The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet
is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert
the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for
details.

Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power
outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock
and/or injury.

Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from
unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that
may interfere with the performance of this product.

• Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need

to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets
the following 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 outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel when:

• the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed

• liquid was spilled into the product

• the product was exposed to rain or water

• the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged

• the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need

for service

• the product does not operate normally after following the operating

instructions

Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

Replacing the battery pack

The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as
that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.

Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not
disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from
children. Follow local regulations when disposing of used
batteries.

Telephone line safety

• Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or

before servicing.

• To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning, do 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/

sustainability.htm.

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Mercury advisory

For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display:
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of
according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the
Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org
information, check www.lamprecycle.org

. For lamp-specific disposal

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Tips and information for comfortable use

Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use.
Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a
computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress,
inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly
increase the risk of physical injury.

Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis,
tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may
appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:

• numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation

• aching, soreness or tenderness

• pain, swelling or throbbing

• stiffness or tightness

• coldness or weakness

If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort
and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and
inform your 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 backward

• stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg

muscles

• take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders

• avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders

• install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within

comfortable reach

• if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at

the center of your desk to minimize neck strain

Taking care of your vision

Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive
room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast
displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on
how to reduce eyestrain.

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Eyes

• Rest your eyes frequently.

• Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and

focusing on a distant point.

• Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.

Display

• Keep your display clean.

• Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your

eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display.

• Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for

enhanced text readability and graphics clarity.

• Eliminate glare and reflections by:

• placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or

any light source

• minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds

• using a task light

• changing 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 relaxing
and productive:

• Take short breaks regularly and often.

• Perform some stretching exercises.

• Breathe fresh air as often as possible.

• Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.

Warning! We do not recommend using the computer on a couch
or bed. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take
breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises.

Note: For more information, please refer to “Regulations and
safety notices” on page 11 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.

Information for your safety
and comfort iii

Safety instructions iii
Disposal instructions v
Tips and information for comfortable use vi

System tour 1

Front panel 1
Rear panel 1
System features 2

Performance 2
Multimedia 2
Connectivity 2

System peripherals 3

Input devices 3
Output devices 3

Setting up your computer 4

Necessary to know before setup 4

Selecting a location 4

Opening the package 4
Connecting peripherals 5
Starting your computer 5
Shutting down your computer 5
System upgrade 6

Opening the computer 6

Setting up new components 6

Troubleshooting 7

Contents

Taking care of your computer 9

Important tips 9
Cleaning and servicing 9

To clean your computer and keyboard 9

To clean your pointing device 10

To clean your optical mouse 10

To clean your monitor 10
When to contact a service technician 10

Asking for technical assistance 10

Regulations and safety notices 11

ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 11
FCC notice 11

Modem notices 12
Laser compliance statement 15
Macrovision copyright protection notice 15
Radio device regulatory notice 15
General 16
European Union (EU) 16
The FCC RF safety requirement 17
Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio
communication devices (RSS-210) 17
Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of Conformity 18
Declaration of Conformity for CE marking 19

Remark: All images are for reference purposes only.
Actual configuration may vary.

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System tour

Your computer consists of the following:

Front panel

Icon Description Icon Description

Power button Floppy drive

Microphone jack Optical drive

Speaker or
headphone jack

USB port IEEE 1394 port

Rear panel

Icon Description Icon Description

PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector

(selected models only)

(selected models only)

Media card reader
(selected models only)

(selected models only)

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VGA port Serial port

(selected models only)

Printer connector USB port

Microphone-in jack RJ-45 Ethernet connector

Line-in jack Line-out / Speaker-out

jack

System features

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Performance

•Intel® mainstream high-performance processor

• Expandable system memory

• Power management functionality

• 3.5" inch floppy drive (selected models only)

• Multimedia card reader (selected models only)

• CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD writer
(configuration may vary by selected models)

• High-capacity PATA / SATA HDD
(configuration may vary by selected models)

• Supports USB 2.0 high-performance peripherals

Multimedia

• Stereo-surround audio system via onboard audio controller

• Audio-in/line-in, audio-out/line-out, headphone-out and
external microphone-in jacks

Connectivity

• Two PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse

• One parallel port

• USB 2.0 ports (2 or 4 front, others rear, varies by configuration)

• High-speed V.92, 56K fax/data modem (optional)

• Ultra-fast Ethernet connection

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System peripherals

The Aspire series computer consists of the system itself and system
peripherals, like input and output devices (mouse, keyboard, wireless
keyboard with pointing function, remote control or speakers ­depending on model). This section provides a brief description of basic
system peripherals.

Input devices

• Mouse (PS/2 or USB)

• Keyboard (PS/2 or USB)

• Wireless keyboard with pointing function

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• Remote control for Microsoft

Note: Input devices included may vary by selected models

Output devices

• Speakers (selected models only)

Windows® XP Media Center Edition

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Setting up your computer4

Setting up your computer

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The Aspire series is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a
mainstream performance CPU. The computer uses a state-of-the-art
bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the
system support varied multimedia and software applications.

Your Aspire series has standard I/O (input/output) interfaces such as a
parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, USB 2.0 ports, and stereo
microphone, line-in and line-out jacks (configuration may vary by
models). The system can accommodate extra peripheral equipment
through these I/O ports.

Your system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem
or an additional LAN (local area network) card.

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Furthermore, the system is compatible with Microsoft
Linux-based operating systems.

Windows® or

Necessary to know before setup

Selecting a location

Selecting the optimum location for your computer:

• Do not place the system too close to other electrical equipment.

• Do not place the system in high-traffic areas or where the power
cord or other cords may be stepped on.

• Avoid placing the system in any location that is excessively dusty
or damp.

Opening the package

Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for
later use.

Ensure that all items are present and in good condition. If any of the
following items are missing or appear damaged, contact your
dealer immediately:

• Aspire series

• Mouse (PS/2 or USB)

• Keyboard (PS/2 or USB)

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• Wireless keyboard with pointing function

• Remote control for Microsoft

Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control
configuration may vary by selected models

• User's Guide and Starter poster

Other user documentation and third-party software.

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Windows® XP Media Center Edition

Connecting peripherals

After everything is connected, plug the power cord into the system and
insert the other end into a power outlet.

Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting all
peripherals to the system.

Starting your computer

After connecting all the peripheral equipment, start your computer
according to the steps below:

1 Turn on all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer,

fax, speakers, etc.

2 Turn on the system. Once the start up process is complete, you can

begin to use your computer.

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Shutting down your computer

From the "Start" menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK.

In the event of a system crash, press and hold the power button on the
front of the system for four seconds. After the system has shut down,
turn off all peripheral devices.

System upgrade

Setting up your computer6

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You can expand your Aspire series system quickly and easily by adding
components. You can also upgrade the components of your
Aspire series system.

Opening the computer

Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the
computer and unplug the power cord from the outlet.

• Remove the screws on the chassis.

• Slide the panel off.

Setting up new components

You can only use components compatible with Aspire series computers.
Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer
dealer whether the part will operate within your Aspire series system.

In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to the
instructions provided with your new components.

Probable upgrades are:

- Upgrade to high-capacity HDD

- Expand high-level memory

- Upgrade from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-

RW combo or DVD write (selected models only)r

- Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI

fax/modem card (selected models only)

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Troubleshooting

The following are possible situations that may arise during the use of
your computer, and each is followed by simple answers and solutions.

Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up.

A: Check the LED located above the power switch.

If the LED is not lit, no power is being applied to the system. Do any of
the following:

• Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of
the computer is set to the correct voltage.

• Check if you have properly plugged the power cable into an
electrical outlet.

• If you are using a power strip or AVR, make sure it is plugged in
and turned on.

If the LED is lit, check the following:

• Is a non-bootable (non-system) floppy disk in the floppy drive?
If yes, remove or replace it with a system floppy disk and press
<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> to restart your computer.

Q: Nothing appears on the screen.

A: Your computer's power management function automatically

blanks the screen to save power. Press any key to turn the display
back on.

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If pressing a key does not work, restart your computer. If restarting
your computer does not work, contact your dealer or the technical
support center for assistance.

Q: The printer does not work.

A: Do the following:

• Make sure the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is
turned on.

• Make sure the printer cable is connected securely to the system's
parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer.

• For additional information concerning the printer, refer to the
printer's documentation.

Q: No sound comes out of the speakers.

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A: Check the following:

• The volume may be muted. Look for the Volume icon on the

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taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the mute
option. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your
USB keyboard to toggle the mute function.

• 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 floppy disk, hard disk, CD or DVD information.

A: Check the following:

• Make sure you are using the correct type of media.

• Check if the floppy disk is formatted correctly. If not, format
it again.

Caution: If you reformat a floppy disk, you will lose all data on it.

Make sure the floppy disk, CD or DVD is inserted correctly (rightside
up) into the proper drive (floppy disk goes into floppy drive, DVD goes
into DVD drive).

• Check to be sure the CD or DVD is clean and unscratched.

• Check your drive by using a good (undamaged) floppy or optical
disk. If your floppy, CD or DVD drive cannot read the information
on the good floppy disk, CD or DVD, there may be a problem with
the drive. Contact your dealer or technical support center for
assistance.

Q: System cannot write to floppy disk, hard disk or optical disk.

A: Check the following:

• Make sure the media is not write-protected.

• Make sure you are using the correct type of floppy disk. Check if
the floppy disk is formatted correctly. If not, format it again.

Caution: If you reformat a floppy disk, you will lose all data on it.

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Taking care of your computer

Please read the instructions listed in this section. Following these
instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer.

Important tips

• Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it
near sources of heat, such as a radiator.

• Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.

• Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.

• Do not spill water onto or into the computer.

• Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.

• Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.

• Never place the system on uneven surfaces.

• Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.
Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from
foot 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 wall outlet should not exceed the
fuse rating.

• Check the documentation that came with your software and/or
drivers to see if you can select other settings to make viewing the
screen more comfortable.

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Cleaning and servicing

To clean your computer and keyboard

1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.
2 Use a soft cloth moistened with water and gently wipe the exterior

of the computer and the keyboard. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners.

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To clean your pointing device

To clean your mouse (with roller ball)

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1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse.
2 Take out the roller ball and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth.
3 Put the ball back and replace the cover.

To clean your optical mouse

For users of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came
with your mouse for maintenance instructions.

To clean your monitor

Make sure 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 drop and damage the computer.

• If liquid has been spilled into the computer.

• If the computer is not operating normally.

Asking for technical assistance

For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor.
You may also access the Acer Web site (www.acersupport.com) for
information on how and where to contact the service centers available
in your area.

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Regulations and safety notices

ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance

As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

FCC notice

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, 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 experienced radio/television technician for help.

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Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables
to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to
comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation
with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications
Commission, to operate this computer.

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Operation conditions

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

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following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Notice: Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du

Canada.

Declaration of Conformity for EU countries

Hereby, Acer, declares that this PC series 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 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 a
complaint with the FCC.

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Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment,
operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your
equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an
opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.

If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment
from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is
with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor.

Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.

TBR 21

This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - "TBR 21"] for
single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
However, due to differences 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, 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 strict accordance with the regulations and constraints
in the country of use. For further information, please contact local
office in the country of use.

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Notice for Australia

For safety reasons, only connect headsets with a telecommunications
compliance label. This includes customer equipment previously labelled
permitted or certified.

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Notice for New Zealand

1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates

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only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum
conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of
the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above
all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects
with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or
model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of
Telecom's network services.

2 This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of correct

operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. Telecom will accept
no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances.

3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit

requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this
device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the
following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications:

a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number

within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and

b The equipment 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 to ensure that
automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less
than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning
of another.

5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's

111 Emergency Service.

6 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is

DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always
continue to support pulse dialing.

7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as

other equipment, may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a
false answer condition. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT
contact the telecom Fault Service.

8 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to

another device connected to the same line.

9 Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate. Please

ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is
available for emergency use.

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Laser compliance statement

The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product.
The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on
the drive.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE
TO BEAM.

APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT
LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS
D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1
VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET
NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN

PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I
ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE
A LOS RAYOS.

ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN.
VARO! LAVATTAESSA 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

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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.

Radio device regulatory notice

Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless
LAN and/or Bluetooth only.

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General

This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of

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any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use.
Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain
wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules).
Below information is for products with such devices.

European Union (EU)

This device complies with the essential requirements of the European
Council Directives listed below:

73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive

• EN 60950-1

89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive

• EN 55022

• EN 55024

• EN 61000-3-2/-3

99/5/EC Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE)
Directive

• Art.3.1a) EN 60950-1

• Art.3.1b) EN 301 489 -1/-17

• Art.3.2) EN 300 328-2

• Art.3.2) EN 301 893 *applies to 5 GHz only

List of applicable countries

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 strict accordance with the regulations and constraints
in the country of use. For further information, please contact local
office in the country of use.

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The FCC RF safety requirement

The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card is far below the FCC radio
frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the PC series shall be used in such a
manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is
minimized as follows:

1 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to

5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for
the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful
interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.

2 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz

and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference
with and/or damage this device.

3 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of the internal
antenna will void the FCC certification and your 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 device is
intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject
to licensing.

c Operation in 5 GHz band

• The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce
potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.

• High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have
priority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and these radars could
cause interference and/or damage to LELAN (Licence-Exempt Local Area
Network) devices.

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Federal Communications Comission

Declaration of Conformity

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (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 Series

Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation

Address of responsible party: 2641 Orchard Parkway

Contact person: Mr. Young Kim

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

San Jose, CA 95134
USA

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Declaration of Conformity for CE marking

Name of manufacturer: Acer Inc.
Address of manufacturer: 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd.

Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221

Taiwan
Declares that product: Personal computer
Model: Aspire Series

Conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as attested by conformity
with the following harmonised standards:

EN55022:1994 /A2: 1997: Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio
Interference characteristics of Information Technology Equipment

EN55024: 1998/A1: 2001: Information technology equipment —
Immunity characteristics — Limits and methods of measurement
including:

EN61000-4-2: 1995/A1: 1998/A2: 2001 EN61000-4-6: 1996/A1: 2001
EN61000-4-3: 1996/A1: 1998 EN61000-4-8: 1993/A1: 2001
EN61000-4-4: 1995/A2: 2001 EN61000-4-11: 1994/A1: 2001
EN61000-4-5: 1995/A1: 2001

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EN61000-3-2: 2000: Limits for harmonics current emissions
EN61000-3-3: 1995/A1: 2001: Limits for voltage fluctuations and flicker

in
low-voltage supply systems

Conforms to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as attested by
conformity with the following harmonised standard:

EN60950: 2000: Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including
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 that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in

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force to assure that production units of the same equipment will

continue to comply with the requirements.

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04/01/2006

Easy Lai, Director Date
Qualification Center
Product Assurance