Acer Aspire L series User manual

Aspire L series
User's Guide

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Aspire L series
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 3
Wireless keyboard with built-in pointing device 3
Remote control 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
Using Microsoft®Windows®XP Media Center Edition 6
Getting started 6
Help and support 8
Troubleshooting 9
Taking care of your computer 11
Important tips 11
Cleaning and servicing 12
To clean your computer and keyboard 12
When to contact a service technician 12
Asking for technical assistance 12
Declaration of conformity for EU countries 13
Modem notices 13
TBR 21 13
Important safety instructions 13
Lithium battery statement 15
Laser compliance statement 16
Declaration of conformity for CE marking 17
Contents

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

1
English
System tour
Your computer consists of the following:
Front panel
Rear panel
#Item #Item
1 Optical drive eject button 2 Slot-loading optical drive
3 Power button 4 Front-access cover
5 4 USB 2.0 ports 6 4-pin IEEE 1394 port
#Item #Item
1 PS/2 mouse
port
2 PS/2 keyboard
port
3TV-out
4 S-video out 5 Parallel port 6 VGA port
7 6-pin IEEE
1394 port
8 4 USB 2.0 ports 9 Ethernet (RJ-45)
port
10 S/PDIF out 11 Microphone jack 12 Line-out/
headphone jack
13 Line-in jack 14 S-video out 15 TV-out
16 Antenna-in 17 DC-in

System tour2
English
System features
Performance
• AMD Athlon64 (FX) socket-939 processor
• DDR-SDRAM PC3200, expandable to a maximum of 4 GB
• Power management functionality
• Slot-loading DVD/CD writer
• High-capacity SATA HDD
• 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
• PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports
• External monitor (VGA) port
• Composite TV-out connector
• S-video connector
• SPDIF-out connector
• Parallel port
• 8 USB 2.0 ports
• Ethernet (RJ-45) LAN port
• 4-pin (front) and 6-pin (rear) IEEE 1394 ports

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English
System peripherals
The Aspire L series computer consists of the system itself and system
peripherals, like input devices or a set of speakers (optional). This
section provides a brief description of basic system peripherals.
Wireless keyboard with built-in pointing device
The wireless keyboard provides all the functionality of a standard
keyboard and includes a built-in pointing device. Connect the
keyboard receiver to a USB port and place the receiver so that it is in
line-of-sight of the keyboard.
Remote control
Connect the remote control receiver to a USB port and place the
receiver so that it is in line-of-sight of the remote control.
Note: All images are for reference purposes only.
Actual configuration may vary.

Setting up your computer4
English
Setting up your computer
The Aspire L series is a versatile and powerful system, supporting an
AMD 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 Aspire L series has standard I/O (input/output) interfaces such as a
parallel port, PS/2 ports, USB ports, IEEE 1394 ports, microphone, stereo
line-in and line-out jacks. The system can accommodate extra
peripheral equipment through these I/O ports.
Furthermore, the system is compatible with the Microsoft®Windows®
XP Media Center Edition operating system.
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.
• Do not stack other equipment on top of the system.
• Do not block system ventilation.
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:
• Aspire L series system
• Wireless keyboard with built-in pointing device
• Remote control
• 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,
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
Using Microsoft®Windows®XP
Media Center Edition
Getting started
There are two ways to open Windows® XP Media Center Edition:
1Use your mouse to open the Start menu by clicking on the start
icon in the bottom left hand of your Windows desktop. Then select
Media Center from the Start menu or from your list of programs.
2 Press the green Start button on your Windows Media Centre
remote control (selected models only).
My Music
With Media Center, it is possible to copy CDs, create playlists, organize
your music library, and create queues to play your favorite tunes.
To create a playlist:
1First, Start Media Center using the remote or a mouse.
2Select My Music, and then navigate to select the music you wish to
add to the list.
3Press OK, then choose Add to Queue. Confirmation is then
displayed to show the music was added to the queue.