Acer M5500 User Manual

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Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks and Aspire is a trademark of Acer Inc. and Acer
America Corporation.

Microsoft Windows and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel
and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corp. All other brands/product names are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

© 2005 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved.

First printing: April 2005

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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.

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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

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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 14 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.

Table of Contents

Information for your safety and comfort iii

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

Welcome 1

Major benefits 1

Before You Start 2

Safety instructions 2
Setting up the system 3
Placement tips 3

System Overview 5

Computer rear view 5
Computer front view 6
Installing new components 8
Opening The Case 8

Frequently asked questions 9

Taking care of your computer 11

Important tips 11
Cleaning and servicing 11
Asking for technical assistance 12

Regulations and safety notices 14

ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 14
FCC notice 14
Modem notices 15
Laser compliance statement 18
Macrovision copyright protection notice 18
Radio device regulatory notice 18
General 18
European Union (EU) 19
The FCC RF safety requirement 19
Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio
communication devices (RSS-210) 20

Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of Conformity 21
Declaration of Conformity for CE marking 22

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Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing your new Aspire computer! You now have
the convenience and flexibility of a full-featured multimedia PC, offering
increased productivity combined with first-class digital entertainment.

Incorporating the latest Microsoft
Aspire offers a host of functions designed to improve your computing
experience.

Major benefits

Your new Aspire computer enables you to do the following:

• Use the latest Acer entertainment software to watch movies, share
photos and listen to your favorite song.

• Maximize your use of the Internet by downloading and playing exciting
new multimedia files.

• Enjoy your audio CDs, even when you are not using your computer for
other tasks.

• Delight in using a stylish new PC that offers convenient connections for
the latest peripherals.

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Windows® XP operating system, your

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Before You Start

To ensure that you can use your computer safely and correctly, please read

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this user guide carefully before you start. For future reference, keep this user
guide handy at all times.

Safety instructions

• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on your computer.

• Do not attempt to service your computer yourself. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.

• Unplug your computer and monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning
or before opening the case.

• Clean your computer case and monitor with a damp cloth. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners.

• Do not use your computer near water. Never spill liquid of any kind on
your computer.

• Do not place your computer on an unstable surface.

• Do not expose your computer to a heat source or leave it in direct
sunlight for a prolonged period of time.

• Do not cover or block any ventilation slots in the case. Also, ensure the
room has adequate ventilation.

• Never push objects of any kind into your computer.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate your
computer where anyone will walk on the power cord.

• Your computer should be operated from the type of power indicated on
the marking label. If you are unsure of the type of power available,
consult your dealer or local power company.

• Your computer is designed for connection to a grounded (earthed)
outlet. Do not disable this important safety feature.

• If a power strip is used, make sure that the total ampere rating of the
equipment does not exceed the power strip ampere rating. Use a power
strip with surge protection.

• If your computer causes interference to radio or television reception, try
one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the radio or television antenna.

- Increase the distance between your computer and the radio or

television receiver.

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- Connect your computer into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the radio or television is connected.

- Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for more
help.

Setting up the system

It only takes a few minutes to set up your new Aspire system. Start by
preparing your workspace. Make sure that the surface is stable, level and
clean.

Open the box carefully, ensuring that you do not damage the box or any of
the other packing materials. The box will be required if you ever have to
store or ship your computer. Unpack the box and set out the contents on
your work surface.

The package contains an Out Of Box Experience (OOBE) poster. Refer to the
OOBE poster for a step-by-step guide to setting up your computer system.

Placement tips

• For maximum viewing comfort, set up your monitor at arm’s length from
your seat, with the top third of the screen at eye level. Tilt and swivel the
display to find the optimum position.

• Place your mouse and keyboard side by side in front of the monitor.
Check that you are able to adopt a comfortable typing position.

• Choose a chair that can be adjusted for maximum comfort.

• Make sure your work area is well lit.

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System Overview

Take a few moments to study your new Aspire computer system. Learn the
locations of the buttons, ports and other hardware features.

Computer rear view

Icon Description

Optical S/PDIF audio-out jack

Coaxial S/PDIF audio-out jack

PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 keyboard port

Serial port

Parallel port

VGA port

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IEEE 1394 port

LAN port

USB ports

Audio jacks

Note: Configuration may varied by different models.

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Computer front view

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E series Description

1 Optical drive

2 Eject button for optical drive

3 Power button

4 USB ports

5 Speaker/ Headphone jack

6 Microphone-in jack

7 Indicators

8 FDD drive

9 Media card readers*

10 IEEE 1394 port

Caution : Please insert the media cards upside down to avoid damaging
your hardware.

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Aspire E series

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Installing new components

Make sure you only use components that are compatible with your Aspire
computer. Consult your dealer about the suitability of new components

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before you purchase them.
To ensure correct installation, refer to the documentation that comes with

your new components before you start to add or replace components.
Possible upgrade options include the following:

• Replace the HDD with a higher capacity model, or add a second HDD.

• Install additional memory.

• Install a graphics card as a substitute for the embedded graphics
subsystem.

• Replace the CD drive with a DVD or CD-RW drive.

• Install an add-on card, such as a fax/modem card, in one of the empty PCI
slots.

Opening The Case

Before you open the case, turn your computer off and unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet.

a) Gently lay down the computer on a flat surface to access the side panel of

the unit.

b) Push the case lock to the right and pull the side panel toward you to

remove the side panel.

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Frequently asked questions

The following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use
of your computer and each is followed by easy 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 plugged the power cable properly 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.

• The operating system files may be damaged or missing. Insert the start-

up disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and
press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart your computer. This will automatically
diagnose your system and make necessary fixes. However, if the
diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to perform
the recovery process to restore your system to its original default factory
settings.

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Note: For more information about recovering your system,
refers to the RCD instruction sheet.

Q: Nothing appears on the screen.
A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the

screen to save power. Just press any key to turn the display back on.
If pressing a key does not work, you can 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.

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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.

Q: No sound comes out from the computer.
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 from mute to sound on.

• 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 disk.

• Make sure the 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) disk. If your drive
cannot read the information on the good disc there may be a problem
with the drive. Contact your dealer or technical support center for
assistance.

Q: System cannot write data on the hard disk or writeable/re-writeable disk.
A: Check the following:

• Make sure the diskette or hard disk is not write-protected.

• Make sure that you are using the correct type of disk or diskette.

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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 expose the computer to temperatures below 0

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• Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.

• Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.

• Do not spill liquid 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.

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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.

To clean your pointing device

To clean a regular mouse (with rubber ball)
1 Open the circular cover at the base of the mouse.
2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth.

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3 Put the ball back and replace the cover.

To clean an 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

• If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied
the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions"
section on page 9

• If your problem is not listed in the "Frequently asked questions" section
on page 9

• If you want to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal
components

Asking for technical assistance

For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. You may
also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for
information on how and where to contact the service centers available in
your area.

Appendix A:

Regulations and
safety notices

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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.

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
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.

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

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

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.

General

This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any
country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on

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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.

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:

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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.

Federal Communications Comission

Declaration of Conformity

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 E Series

Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation

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Address of responsible party:

2641 Orchard Parkway
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

Contact person: Mr. Young Kim

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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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 E 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

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 force to assure that production units
of the same equipment will continue to comply with the requirements.

Easy Lai, Director Date
Qualification Center
Product Assurance

04/01/2006