Acer Aspire B300 User manual

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Acer Incorporated reserves the right to change product specifications and the
information contained in this user guide without notice.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, or
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Table of Contents
Welcome v
Before You Start vi
Important safety instructions vi
Laser compliance statement viii
Lithium battery statement ix
Year 2000 compliance statement ix
Setting Up The System x
Placement Tips x
System Overview 1
Computer Front View 1
Computer Rear View 2
System Components 3
System Components 4
The Mouse 4
The Keyboard 5
The Speaker set 6
The Monitor 6
Modem Card (Optional) 6
Upgrading Your System
Opening The Case 7
Installing New Components 7
Questions & Troubleshooting 8

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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®
Windows®operating system, your Aspire offers a host of functions
designed to improve your computing experience.

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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.

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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).

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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:CAUTION:
CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID
EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT
LASERATTENTION:
LASERATTENTION:LASERATTENTION:
LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN
CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.
LASER KLASSE 1
VORSICHT:
VORSICHT:VORSICHT:
VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG
GEÖFFNET, NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN.
PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I
ADVERTENCIA:
ADVERTENCIA:ADVERTENCIA:
ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO.
EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS.
ADVARSEL:
ADVARSEL:ADVARSEL:
ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN
VARO!
VARO!VARO!
VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE.
VARNING:
VARNING:VARNING:
VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ
TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN
VARNING:
VARNING:VARNING:
VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA
EJ IN I STRÅLEN
ADVARSEL:
ADVARSEL:ADVARSEL:
ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I
STRÅLEN

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Lithium battery statement
CAUTION
CAUTIONCAUTION
CAUTION
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.
ADVARSEL!
ADVARSEL!ADVARSEL!
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type.
Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
ADVARSEL
ADVARSELADVARSEL
ADVARSEL
Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt same
batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av
apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til
fabrikantens instruksjoner.
VARNING
VARNINGVARNING
VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Anvãnd samma batterityp
eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
VARO
VAROVARO
VAROITUS
ITUSITUS
ITUS
Päristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda
paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä
käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
VORSICHT!
VORSICHT!VORSICHT!
VORSICHT!
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller
empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien
nach Angaben des Herstellers.
Year 2000 compliance statement
The computer carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000
Compliant" logo, which certifies that this model has been tested by
NSTL using the YMark2000 test, and has been found to meet
NSTL's standards for Year 2000 hardware compliance.

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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.
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.