Acer Aspire RC800 User Guide
Aspire RC800
User’s guide
Copyright
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© 2003 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved.
First printing: 10 / 2003
Table of contents
Notices 1
FCC notice 1
Important safety instructions 2
Laser compliance statement 3
Lithium battery statement 4
Macrovision® statement 4
Year 2000 compliance statement 4
Welcome 5
Major Benefits 5
Before You Start 6
Safety Instructions 6
Setting Up The System 7
Placement Tips 7
System Overview 8
Computer Rear View 8
Computer Front View 10
Installing New Components 12
Opening The Case 12
Frequently asked questions 13
Taking care of your computer 14
Important tips 14
Cleaning and servicing 14
Asking for technical assistance 15
Notices
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 non
certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
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English
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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Use conditions
English
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 InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.
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.
Important safety instructions
Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions 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.
4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
5. Slots and openings in the housing and the back or bottom 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.
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