Acer Power ST User Manual

Acer Power ST

User’s guide

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Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing your new AcerPower 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 operating system, your AcerPower offers a host of functions designed to improve your computing experience.

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

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Notice: Shielded cables

Notice: Shielded cablesNotice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral devices

Notice: Peripheral devicesNotice: 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.

Caution!

Caution! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

Caution!Caution! manufacturer could void the user°¶s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.

Use conditions

Use conditionsUse 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

Notice: Canadian usersNotice: Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensRemarque 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.

Before You Start

To ensure that you can use your computer safely and correctly, please read this user guide carefully before you start. For future reference, keep this user guide handy at all times.

Important safety instructions

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 cabinet 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.

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 cabinet has been

damaged.

f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,

indicating a need for service.

12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we

recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman.

13 Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not

disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly.

14 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 SVT, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

Laser compliance statement

The CD or DVD drive in 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:

CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID

CAUTION: CAUTION: EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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Lithium battery statement

CAUTION

CAUTIONCAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Setting Up The System

It only takes a few minutes to set up your new AcerPower 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.

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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Welcome iii

FCC notice iii

Before You Start v

Important safety instructions v Laser compliance statement vi Lithium battery statement vii Setting Up The System vii Placement Tips vii

Features 1

Performance 1 Multimedia 1 Connectivity 2

System Overview 3

Computer Front View 4 Computer Rear View 6

System Components 8

Disk drives 8

Floppy drive 8 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 8

Hard disk 9 Mouse 10 Keyboard 10 Speaker (Optional) 10 Monitor (Optional) 11 Modem Card (Optional) 11

Contents

Setting up your system 12

Arranging a comfortable work area 12

Adjusting your chair 12

Positioning your PC 12

Positioning your monitor 13

Positioning your keyboard 13

Positioning your mouse 13 Connecting peripherals 14

Mouse 14

Keyboard 14

Monitor 14

Power cable 14 Turning on your computer 15

Turning off your computer 16

Upgrading Your System 17

Installation precautions 17

ESD precautions 17 Preinstallation instructions 17

Post-installation instructions 18 Opening The Case 18 Installing New Components 19 Mainboard Components 20

Software 22

Acrobat Reader 22 Norton AntiVirus 22 NTI CD-Maker (for models with CD-RW) 23 PowerDVD (for models with DVD) 23

Q&A 24

Features

Here are just a few of your computer’s many features:

Performance

• Intel Pentium® 4 processor

• System memory expandable to a maximum of 2GB using DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) DIMM modules

Note:

Note: To capitalize on the system memory capacity mentioned

Note:Note: above, you must use 1-GB capacity memory modules which are not yet available in the market. The biggest capacity memory module type currently available is 512-MB which allows a maximum of 1GB.

• Power management function

• 3.5-inch floppy drive

• DVD-ROM, CD-ROM or CD-RW drive

• High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

• Enable HTT by P4 3.06 GHz processor or above

• Supprts USB 2.0 high-performance peripherials

• Supports both DDR 266 and DDR 333

Multimedia

• Integrated 256-bit graphics accelerator

• 3-D quality audio system via onboard audio controller

• Audio-in/Line-in, Audio-out/Line-out, Headphone-out, Mic-in, and Game/MIDI interfaces

Note:

Note: The system has two microphone-in jacks (front and rear).

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

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