Acer ACERPOWER M2 User Manual

AcerPower M2

User’s Guide

Copyright© 2004 Acer Incorporated
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AcerPower M2
User’s Guide

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particular purpose.

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affixed to your computer. All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial
number, model number, and purchase information.

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System Tour 1

Front panel 1
Rear panel 2
System Features 3

Performance 3
Multimedia 3
Connectivity 3

System peripherals 4

Mouse(PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) 4
Keyboard(PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) 4
Speakers 5

System upgrade 6

Open the computer 6
Set up new components 6

Setting up your computer 7

Necessary to know before Setup 7

Select location 7

Open package 7
Connecting the peripherals 8
Starting your computer 8
Shutting down your computer 8

Troubleshooting 9

Taking Care of your computer 11

Important tips 11
Cleaning and servicing 11

To clean your computer and keyboard 11

To clean your pointing device 12

To clean your optical mouse 12

To clean your monitor 12
When to contact a service technician 12

Asking for technical assistance 12
Energy Star Guidelines Compliance 13
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries 13
Modem notices 13

TBR 21 13
Important safety instructions 13
Lithium battery statement 15
Laser compliance statement 15
Declaration of Conformity for CE marking 17

Contents

Remark: All the drawings in the Guide are diagrams. About
components’s quantity and style, substances shall take precedence.

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System Tour

Your computer’s front panel consists of the following:

Front panel

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No. Description No. Description

1 Optical Drive 2 Floppy Drive

3 7-in-1 Card Reader

(Manufacturing Option)

5 Speaker or Headphone Jack 6 Microphone Jack

7 USB Ports 8 Indicators

4 Power button

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System Tour2

Rear panel

No. Description No. Description

1 Power cord socket 2 Voltage selector switch

3 Fan Aperture 4 PS/2 Mouse Connector

5 PS/2 Keyboard Port 6 USB Connectors

7 Printer Connector 8 Serial Port

9 VGA Port 10 USB Connectors

11 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 12 Microphone Jack

13 Line-out Jack 14 Line-in Jack

15 VGA Port 16 S-video out port

17 Digital Visual Interface 18 TV Tuner Card

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System Features

Your computer features:

Performance

• AMD Athlon™ XP CPU

• System Memory DDR 266/333/400, 2 DIMM Slots, expandable to
2GB

• Power management function

• 3.5 inch floppy drive

• CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW (52X/24X), DVD/CD-RW combo or
DVD writer

• High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE drive

• Support USB 2.0 high performance peripherals

Multimedia

• 3D quality audio system via onboard audio controller

• Audio-in/Line-in, Audio-out/Line-out, Headphone out and external
Microphone in jacks

Note: the system has two Microphone-in Jacks (front and rear)
However, you can not use both of them at the same time. By
default, you system enables your microphone-in jack in front and
disables the one at the back.

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Connectivity

• Two PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse

• One S-video out port

• One Parallel port

• One VGA port

• Six USB 2.0 ports (two on the front, four on the rear panel)

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

• 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX Ethernet Network

System peripherals

System Tour4

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The AcerPower M2 computer consists the system itself, and system
peripherals, like a mouse, a keyboard and a set of speakers (optional).
This section provides a brief description of basic system peripherals.

Mouse(PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option)

The included mouse is a standard two-button wheel mouse. Connect
the mouse to the PS/2 mouse port or USB port on the back panel of the
system.

Keyboard(PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option)

Connect the keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard port or USB port on the
back panel of the system.

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Speakers

For systems bundled with speakers, before powering on the system,
connect the speaker cable to the audio out (external speaker) port on
the back panel of the system.

For more detailed information about the speakers, please refer to the
included operating instructions.

Note: speakers are optional and the appearance might be
different depending on the actual product.

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System upgrade

System Tour6

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You can expand your AcerPower M2 system quickly and easily by
adding components. You can also upgrade the components of your
AcerPower M2 system.

Open 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 two screws on the side panel.

• Slide the panel back and off.

Set up new components

You can only use components compatible with AcerPower M2
computers. Before you choose new components, please ask your
authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your
AcerPower M2 system.

In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please consult 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/CD­RW combo, or DVD writer

- Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots e.g., PCI
fax/modem card

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Setting up your computer

AcerPower M2 is a versatile, high-power system, supporting AMD
Socket 462 CPUs. The computer uses Peripheral Component Interface
(PCI) and Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) design. This improves system
efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and
software applications.

Your AcerPower M2 has standard I/O (Input/Output) interfaces such as
a parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, the system includes six
USB ports, two microphone ports and stereo line-out jacks (one at
front and one at rear panel) and a stereo line-in Jack. The system can
accommodate extra peripheral equipment through those I/O ports.

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

Furthermore, the system is compatible with Windows® XP Home,
Windows® XP Professional operating systems.

Necessary to know before Setup

Prior to setting up your AcerPower M2 System:

• Select a location

• Open package

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Select location

Selecting the optimum location for your computer:

• Don't place the system too close to other electrical equipment.

• Don't 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.

Open package

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

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Setting up your computer8

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.

• AcerPower M2 Series

• PS/2 or USB keyboard (manufacturing option)

• PS/2 or USB mouse (manufacturing option)

• Spearkers ( for selected models only)

• User's Guide and Starter poster

Other user documentation and third party software.

Connecting the peripherals

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

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

Starting your computer

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

1 Power on all peripheral equipment, such as monitor, printer, fax,

speakers etc.

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

begin to use the computer.

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.

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Troubleshooting

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

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 properly plugged the power cable into an electrical
outlet.

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

If the LED is lit, check the following:

• Is a non bootable (non system) diskette in the floppy drive? If yes,
remove or replace it with a system diskette 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, 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 that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that
it is turned on.

• Make sure that 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.

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Q: No sound comes out from the speakers.

A: Check the following:

• The volume may be muted. Look for the Volume icon on the
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 diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information.

A: Check the following:

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

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

Caution: If you reformat a diskette, you will lose any data on it.

Make sure the diskette, CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly.

• Check if the CD or DVD is clean and not scratched.

• Check your drive by using a good (i.e., undamaged) diskette or a
good disc. If your floppy drive, CD or DVD drive can not read the
information on the good diskette, CD or DVD there may be a
problem with the drive. Contact your dealer or technical support
center for assistance.

Q: System cannot write diskette, hard disk or disc.

A: Check the following:

• Make sure the media is not write-protected.

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

Caution: If you reformat a diskette, you will lose any data on it.

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Taking Care of your computer

Please read the important 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 on the computer.

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

• Do not expose the computer to dust and 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 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
single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

• Check the documentation that came with your software programs
to see if you can select other combinations of resolution and color.
These adjustments could 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 rubber ball)
1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse.
2 Take out the rubber 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 that 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 dropped and damaged 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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Energy Star Guidelines Compliance

As an Engery Partner, Acer Inc., has determined that this product meets the
Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

Declaration of Conformity for EU countries

Hereby, Acer, declares that this personal computer is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.

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.

Modem notices

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TBR 21

This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - "TBR 21"] for
pan-European 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.

Important safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.

1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

3 Do not use this product near water.

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4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product

may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

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5 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.

6 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.

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

product where persons will walk on the cord.

8 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.

9 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 on the
product.

10 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.

11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified

service personnel under the following conditions:
a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d If the product does not operate normally when the operating

instructions are followed. 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.
e If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged.
f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a

need for service.

12 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your

accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA
certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its
equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

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13 Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving

or disassembling this equipment.

14 Avoid using a telephone line (other than cordless type) during an electrical

storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

Lithium battery statement

CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible.

ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun
ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til
leverandøren.

ADVARSEL
Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller
en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i
henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.

VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Anvãnd samma batterityp eller en
ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera anvãnt
batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

VAROITUS
Päristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo
ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo
valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

VORSICHT!
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch
denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung
gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

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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.

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LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1
VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET

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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

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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, R. O. C.
Declares that product: Personal Computer
Model: AcerPower M2

Conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as attested by conformity with the
following harmonized 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

EN61000-3-2: 2000: Limits for harmonics current emissions

EN61000-3-3: 1995/A1: 2001: Limits for voltage fluctuations and flicker in low­voltage supply systems

Conforms to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as attested by conformity
with the following harmonized 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 force to assure that production units
of the same equipment will continue to comply with the requirements.

2003/11/19

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Acer Inc.

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