Acer AcerPower F1 User manual

AcerPower series
User's Guide

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User's Guide
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System tour 1
Front panel 1
Rear panel 1
System features 2
Performance 2
Multimedia 2
Connectivity 2
System peripherals 2
Mouse (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) 3
Keyboard (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) 3
Speakers 3
Setting up your computer 4
Necessary to know before setup 4
Selecting a location 4
Opening the package 4
Connecting peripherals 5
Starting your computer 5
Shutting down your computer 5
System upgrade 6
Opening the computer 6
Setting up new components 6
Troubleshooting 7
Taking care of your computer 9
Important tips 9
Cleaning and servicing 9
To clean your computer and keyboard 9
To clean your pointing device 10
To clean your optical mouse 10
To clean your monitor 10
When to contact a service technician 10
Asking for technical assistance 10
ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 11
Declaration of conformity for EU countries 11
Modem notices 11
TBR 21 11
Important safety instructions 11
Lithium battery statement 13
Laser compliance statement 14
Declaration of conformity for CE marking 15
Federal Communications Comission
declaration of conformity 17
Contents

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EnvironmenDisposal instruction
Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize
pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please reuse
and recycle it.
USA
For 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 informatin, contact the
electronic industries alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal
information, check www.lamprecycle.org.

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English
System tour
Your computer consists of the following:
Front panel
Rear panel
Icon Description Icon Description
Power button Floppy drive
(selected models only)
Microphone jack Optical drive
(selected models only)
Speaker or
headphone jack
Media card reader
(selected models only)
USB port IEEE 1394 port
(selected models only)
Icon Description Icon Description
PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector
VGA port Serial port
(selected models only)
Printer connector USB port
Microphone-in jack RJ-45 Ethernet connector
Line-in jack Line-out / Speaker-out
jack
Remark: All images are for reference purposes only.
Actual configuration may vary.

System tour2
English
System features
Performance
•Intel
®mainstream high-performance processor
• Expandable system memory
• Power management functionality
• 3.5" inch floppy drive (optional)
• Multimedia card reader (optional)
• CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW (52X/24X), DVD/CD-RW combo
or DVD writer (optional)
• High-capacity, PATA / SATA HDD (optional)
• Supports USB 2.0 high-performance peripherals
Multimedia
• Stereo-surround audio system via onboard audio controller
• Audio-in/line-in, audio-out/line-out, headphone-out and
external microphone-in jacks
Connectivity
• Two PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse
• One parallel port
• USB 2.0 ports (two front, others rear)
• High-speed V.92, 56K fax/data modem (optional)
• Ultra-fast Ethernet connection
System peripherals
The AcerPower series computer consists of the system itself and system
peripherals, like a mouse, keyboard, and a set of speakers (all
optional). This section provides a brief description of basic system
peripherals.

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English
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.
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.
Note: All images are for reference purposes only.
Actual configuration may vary.

Setting up your computer4
English
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.
Setting up your computer
The AcerPower series is a versatile and powerful system, supporting an
Intel®CPU. The computer uses a state-of-the-art bus architecture,
which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied
multimedia and software applications.
Your AcerPower series has standard I/O (input/output) interfaces such
as a parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, USB ports, two
microphone ports and stereo line-out jacks (one in front and one on
the rear panel) and a stereo line-in jack. The system can accommodate
extra peripheral equipment through these 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 Microsoft®Windows®XP
operating systems.
Necessary to know before setup
Selecting a location
Selecting the optimum location for your computer:
• Do not place the system too close to other electrical equipment.
• Do not 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.
Opening the package
Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for
later use.

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English
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 series
• PS/2 or USB keyboard (manufacturing option)
• PS/2 or USB mouse (manufacturing option)
• Speakers (selected models only)
• User's Guide and Starter poster
Other user documentation and third-party software.
Connecting peripherals
After everything is connected, plug the power cord into the system and
insert the other end into a power outlet.
Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting all
peripherals to the system.
Starting your computer
After connecting all the peripheral equipment, start your computer
according to the steps below:
1 Turn on all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer,
fax, speakers, etc.
2 Turn on the system. Once the start up process is complete, you can
begin to use your 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.

Setting up your computer6
English
System upgrade
You can expand your AcerPower series system quickly and easily by
adding components. You can also upgrade the components of your
AcerPower series system.
Opening 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.
Setting up new components
You can only use components compatible with AcerPower series
computers. Before you choose new components, please ask your
authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your
AcerPower series system.
In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to 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/CD-RW combo or DVD writer
- Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI
fax/modem card