Acer ACERPOWER 1000 User Manual

AcerPower Series

User's Guide

Copyright © 2006. Acer Incorporated.

All Rights Reserved.

AcerPower Series User's Guide

Original Issue: 06/2006

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. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

For your convenience, we suggest that you enter the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded 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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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.

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.

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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.

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. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org.

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 89 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

1 System tour	1
Package contents	3
Accessing the User's Guide	4
Front and rear panels	5
Keyboard	6
Optical drive (for selected models)	7
Taking care of your CDs and DVDs	7

2 Setting up your computer	9
Arranging a comfortable work area	11
Adjusting your chair	11
Positioning your PC	11
Positioning your monitor	13
Positioning your keyboard	13
Positioning your mouse	13
Connecting peripherals	14
Connecting your mouse and keyboard	14
Connecting a monitor	15
Connecting the power cable	16
Taking care of your AC adapter	16
Turning on your computer	17
Turning off your computer	18
Connecting options	19
Connecting to the network	19
Connecting multimedia devices	20

3	System utilities	23
	Dual-display	25
	Recovering your system	26
4	Frequently asked questions	27
	Frequently asked questions	29

Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices 31

Contents

Regulations and safety notices	32
ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance	32

FCC notice	32
Modem notices	33
Laser compliance statement	36
Macrovision copyright protection notice	36
Radio device regulatory notice	36
General	36
European Union (EU)	37
The FCC RF safety requirement	37
Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio
communication devices (RSS-210)	38
Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of Conformity	39
Declaration of Conformity for CE marking	40
Index	41

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1 System tour

This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.

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Package contents

Before you unpack your computer, make sure that you have enough space to set up your computer.

Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately:

AcerPower computer or AcerPower		Items contained in the accessory box
computer without optical drive		•	Keyboard
		•	Mouse

User's guide (for selected models),			AC adapter and power cable
warranty card and installation poster

Other user documentation and third-party software

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Accessing the User's Guide

This User's Guide is also available on your computer as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file.

To access the User's Guide (for Windows XP)

1.On the Windows XP taskbar, click on the start button then select All Programs, AcerSystem.

2.Click on AcerPower Series User’s Guide.

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Front and rear panels

Your computer's front and rear panels consist of the following:

Icon Component	Icon	Component
Eject button		DVI port
Power button		CRT/LCD monitor port
Hard disk drive indicator		OBR (One Button Recovery)
		button
Optical disk drive indicator		Line-out jack
LAN indicator / Network port		Microphone-in jack
USB ports		Headphone/Speaker-out/line-
		out port
Kensington lock		Line-in jack
DC-in jack

Note: See "Connecting peripherals" on page 14 and "Connecting options" on page 19 for more information.

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Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, four multimedia keys, and 12 function keys.

For information on how to connect your keyboard, see "Connecting your mouse and keyboard" on page 14.

No.	Description	No.	Description
1	Sleep button	2	Internet/Email/Search keys
3	Multimedia keys	4	Volume control/mute keys
5	e key (Scroll Lock)	6	Num Lock key
7	Cursor keys	8	Application key
9	Windows logo key	10	Caps Lock key
11	Function keys