AcerPower SV
User’s manual
Copyright © 2003 Acer Incorporated
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AcerPower SV
User’s manual
Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision 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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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
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 noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
Use conditions
This part 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.
Notice: Canadian users
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
FCC notice
System Tour
Front panel
Rear panel
System Features
Performance
Multimedia
Connectivity
System peripherals
Mouse
Keyboard
Speakers
System upgrade
Open the computer
Set up new components
Setting up your computer
Necessary to know before Setup
Select location
Open package
Connecting the peripherals
Starting your computer
Shutting down your computer
Upgrading your computer
Installation Precautions
Reminder for guarding against static electricity ESD Guard
Pre-installation Instructions
Post-installation Instructions Opening your Computer
Remove the side panel Replace the side panel
Replacing the HDD Upgrade the HDD
Installing PCI cards Install PCI card Remove PCI card
Installing additional memory Install DDR DIMM Remove DDR DIMM
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To reconfigure your computer |
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Upgrading CPU |
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Remove CPU |
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Install and upgrade CPU |
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Troubleshooting |
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Taking Care of your computer |
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Important tips |
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Cleaning and servicing |
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To clean your computer and keyboard |
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To clean your pointing device |
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To clean your optical mouse |
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To clean your monitor |
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When to contact a service technician |
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Asking for technical assistance |
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Remark: All the drawings in the Guide are diagrams. About components’s quantity and style, substances shall take precedence.
System Tour
Your computer’s front panel consists of the following:
Front panel
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1Optical Drive
2Floppy Drive
3Power button
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4Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports
5Microphone Jack
6Speaker or Headphone Jack
Rear panel
No. Description
1Power cord socket
2Voltage selector switch
3PS/2 Keyboard Port
No. Description
4Serial Connector
5Monitor Connector
6Line-out Jack
7Line-in Jack
8Microphone Jack
9USB Connector
10PCI Card Slot
11Fan Aperture
12PS/2 Mouse Connector
13Printer Connector
14Game/MIDI Port
15RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
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