Acorn Risc PC Operating and safety instructions

Acorn Rise PC
Welcome Guide
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Welcome to the new Acorn Rise PC range!
The Acorn Rise PC is the flagship of the new generation of Acorn computers; its
innovative design and
dua l processor capability have already set new standards
among personal computers. Now, the new upgraded Rise PC provides a host of
improvements in performance, with the StrongARM processor available for
the
first time.
Your
computer is also easy to expand; you can upgrade and update the hardware
and software yourself using standard upgrades available from your supplier.
Your new
computer is made to the same high standards of quality and reliability
that Acorn users have come to expect.
We value your comments and feedback, so please let your supplier know of any
suggestions you have
as to how we might improve our service to you - the Acorn
Rise
PC incorporates many such suggestions. Your supplier will also assist you
should you ever feel dissatisfied with any aspect of our product or service -Acorn
suppliers have full support from Acorn itself.
To help us provide you with the best service, please complete and return the
enclosed Owner
Support Card. This enables us to keep our valued and growing
family of
users informed about new developments. You are not of course obliged
to answer all the questions,
should you prefer to leave any of them blank.
The first part
of this guide. GeWng started, introduces the computer; it explains how
to connect it together
and how to start using it. It doesn't matter if you've never
used a
computer before, the system is easy to use, and you need learn only a few
simple techniques to get going. You can pick up the details as you go along.
The
Hardware reference section and the Appendices give you advice about looking after
your computer. along with more detailed information which you may
need to refer
to when you want to add things like expansion, memory and network cards.
Once you have
set everything up and mastered the basic techniques described in
this guide,
the RJSC OS 3 User Guide, also supplied, will help you to get the best out
of your computer and answer many other questions you may have about using the
computer.
Jack Lillingston
Managing Director
Castle Technology Limited
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Note: Various third party monitors and other peripheral equipment are depicted
or described in this Guide. T he
illustration or description of these or any other third party equipment does not imply any recommendation or
endorsement by Acorn Computers Limited. and users must satisfy themselves as to the suitability of any peripheral
equipment (including monitors) on advice from the equipment supplier.
Published by Acorn Computers Limited
Part number
1408.400
Issue I. December 1996

Guidelines for safe operation
Guidelines for safe operation
This product is not intended for u se as a critical compone nt in life support devices or any system in which failure
could be expe
cted to result in personal injury .
Th e equipm ent described in this guide is designed and manufactured to comply w ith international safety standard
EN60950 and is
int ended for use on ly as a personal computer. It must not be used for other purpos es. lt is most
important that in stallati on and operation are carried out in accordance with the instructions given in this guide. In the
interests
of cont inued safe and reliable operation. observe the following guide lin es:
Electrical safety
e This equipment must be earthed (gro un ded) to prevent electrical shock hazard.
e Th e power supply in this unit is factory- set for the country of sa le. It is not user-adjustable.
e Th e equipme nt shall be installed near the power outlet. wh ich shall be readily access ibl e.
e If t he plug s uppli ed is not suitable for the power supply in your country. please consultyour su pplie r.
• Do not attempt to open any display or monitor. whether suppli ed with the equipment or not.
• Do not exceed the following maximum
cu rrent/vo lt age ratings:
Mo u se interface SOmA
Keyboard interface 300mA
Monitor int erface 250mA
Network card 600mA
Expansion
cards IA
(per ca rd) 250 mA
lOrnA
+SV
+12V
- 5V
e Do not operate this eq uipm ent if any cab l es are damaged. }
Total power co nsumption
sh
ould not exceed PSU
maximum rating
• Switch off and unplug the equ ipm ent and any accessories before opening the unit (e.g. to install an upgrade).
e Switch off and unplug the equipment if you're not going to use it for a few days.
Installation
e This equ ipm ent is for indoor use only (in a dry and dust- free environment).
e Do not ex po se the equipment to sudden extremes in temperature. direct sunlight or other heat sources.
e You should attach the tower feet when using the computer in tower mode. in order to ensure that the ventilation
slots are
not obstructed.
• Stand equipment on a hard level surface. allowing enough space for air
to c ir cu late when in u se.
e Locate the eq uipm ent in such a way that it does not present a hazard or interfere w ith other equ ipm ent.
e Do not stand equipment weighing mor e than l6kg (351bs) on top of this equipment. It is recommended that
heavier monitors are placed directly on the work surface.
e Ensure that any wires an d cables are routed sensibly so that they cannot be snagged or tripped over. Don 't tug
or twist any wires or cables. or use them to hang or lift any of the units.
•
The equipm ent should only be operated with the covers secu red.
e K ee p the machine at a room te mp erature of +5°( to +35°( (+ 41 o to +95° Fahrenheit) and a relative humidity of
1 0% to 80% (non-condensing).
e Keep the plastic bags used in the packaging away from children and animal s.
e K ee p the original packaging in case you need to transport the co mput e r.
e Th e computer is designed for desktop use only.
Precautions in use
e Do not sp ill liquid on the equipment. Ifyou do. turn the equipme nt off immediately and take it to your s uppli er
for assessment.
e Do not drop the equipm ent or subject it to excessive bumping and jarrin g.
e Do not ob st ruct or cover the equ ipm ent. or poke objects into it.
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UK information
As the colours of the cores in the AC power lead of this equipment may not correspond to the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug. proceed
as follows:
e The core which is co loured green and ye llow must be connected to the terminal in the plugcoloured green and
yellow.
or mar ked by the letter E or by the ea r th symbol ~ .
e The core which is coloured blue mu st be connected to the terminal coloured black or marked with the letter N.
e T he core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal coloured red or marked with the letter L.
The mains lead supplied with the power supply unit is already fitted with a moulded plug incorporating a SA fuse. If it
does not fit your socket outlet. the plug should be removed from the mains lead and safely disposed of. The flexible
cord insulation should then
be stripped back as appropriate. A suitable alternative plug should then be fitted. If the
replacement plug is intended to take a fuse. then a
SA fuse must be used.
Warning!
The moulded plug. when removed. presents an electrical shock hazard. It should never be inserted in a 13A
socket outlet elsewhere in the house. since there is an extreme danger of electrical shock.
Ifyou need
to replace the fuse in the mains plug supplied. then you must use a SA fuse. ASTA -approved to BS 1362.
Never use mains plugs with the fuse carrier omitted. Ifyou lose the fuse carrier. either replace it with a carrier of the
same type and manufacturer
or replace the moulded plug with another mains plug. wired as detailed above.
Information for Australia and New Zealand
This equipmentshould be filled with a plug that complies with the requirements of AS3112 - J990 and NZ SS 198 - 1967.
If the plug fitted does not fit your socket outlet. it should be removed from the mains lead and safely disposed of. A
suitable alternative plug should then
be fitted. following the instructions provided with it.
Warning! The moulded plug. when removed. presents an electrical shock hazard. It should never
be inserted in a
socket
outlet elsewhere in the house. since there is an extreme danger of electrical shock.
As the colours of the cores in the mains cord of this equi pment may not correspond to the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug. proceed
as follows:
e The core which is coloured gree n and ye llow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked E
or GREEN or coloured green.
e The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked N.
e The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked P or A.
Never use an unapproved mains plug. In the event of damage to the mains plug. replace it with another approved to
the above national standards (or one approved for your socket outlet) and wired as detailed above.
If in any doubt. please contact a qualified electrician able to complete the task for you.

Guidelines for safe operation
Regeln zur Betriebssicherheit (Guidelines for safe operation)
Dieses Produkt ist nicht zur Verwendung als entscheidendes Bauteil in Lebenserhaltungsgeraten oder in
Systemen, in denen ein Versagen
zu Korperverletzungen fiihren kiinnte, gedacht.
Konstruktion und Verarbeitung des hier beschriebenen Gerats erfUllen die int ernationalen Sicherheitsnormen
EN60950. Das Gerat ist ausschliel3lich zur Verwendung als
Pe rsonalcomputer vorgesehen und darf zu ke inem anderen
Zweck eingesetzt werden. Bei Installation und Betrieb ist sorgfaltig nach den hiergegebenen Anleitungen vorzugehen.
lm Interesse eines dauerhaft sicheren und zuverlassigen Betriebs sind folgende Punkte
zu beachten:
Elektrische Sicherheit
e Zum Ausschlu8 der Stromschlaggefahr das Gerat erden.
e Gerat in der Nahe einer gut zuganglichen Steckdose aufstellen.
e Den Handler benachrichtigen. falls der mitgelieferte Stecker nicht der nationalen Norm entspricht.
e Niemals einen Monitor oder ein Anzeigegerat zu offnen versuchen.
e Folgende Nennstromstarken nicht uberschreiten:
Maussch nittstelle SOmA
Tastaturschnittstelle
300m A
Monitorschnittstelle
250m A
Netzkarte
600mA
Erweiterungskanen
lA
+5V
(pro Kane)
250m A +12V
lOrnA
.sv
e Nicht mit dem Gerat arbeiten. wenn ein Kabel beschadigt ist.
• Vor dem Offnen des Gehauses
(z. B. beim lnstallieren eines Upgrades) den Computer und aile Peripheriegerate
ausschalten und den Netzstecker ziehen.
e Gerat ausschalten und den Netzstecker ziehen. wenn es einige T age lang nicht benutzt wird.
Installation
e Gerat nur in geschlossenen (trockenen und staubfreien) Raumen verwenden.
e Gerat nicht plbtzlichen starken Temperaturschwankungen. der direkten Sonnene in strahlung oder anderen
Hi tzequellen aussetzen.
• Bei
der Aufstellung des Computers als Turmversion die TurmfUf3e anbringen. dam it die Luftungsbffnungen nicht
blockiert we rd en.
e Gerat aufeiner harten, ebenen Unterlage a uf stellen und genugend Raum fur di e Luftzirkulation wahrend des
Betriebs lassen.
e Gerat so aufstellen. dal3 es keine Gefahr darstellt und andere Cerate nicht start.
e Keine uber !6kgschweren Systemte il e auf dieses Gerat setzen. Schwerere Monitore werden am besten direkt auf
die Arbeitsnache geste ll t.
e Anschlur.lkabel und Le itun ge n so fuhren. dar.l man an ihnen nicht hangenbleiben oder uber sie stolpern kann. An
Kabeln und Leitungen nicht reil3en oder ziehen oder mit ihnen Teile hochheben.
e Beim Arbe it en mit dem Gerat mussen die Gehauseabdeckungen stets ordnungsgemar.l festgeschraubt sein.
e Die Raumtemperatur mul3 sich zw i sc hen +5°C und +35 °C und di e relative Luftf euchtigkeit zwischen 10% und
80% (nicht kondensierend) bewegen.
e Plastikhullen des Verpackungsrnaterials von Kindem und Ti eren fernhalten.
e Originalverpackung fUr einen eventuellen spateren Tr ansport des Computers aufbewahren.
e Dieser Computer i st aussc hli ef3lich fur den Einsatz als Ti schcomputer gebaut.
VorsichtsmaBnahmen bei der Verwendung
e Ke in e Flussigke it en mit dem Ge rat in Beruhrung kommen lassen. Wenn FIO ss igkeit verschuttet wird. Ge rat sofort
ausschalten und den
Sc haden vom Handler begutachten lassen.
e Ge r at nicht fallenlassen und keinen ubermal3igen St613en und Erschi:1tterungen aussetzen.
e Gerat nicht blockieren oder zudecken. Keine Gegenstande hineinstecken.
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Guidelines for safe operation
Instructions de securite (Guidelines for safe operation)
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Ce produit n'a pas ete con~u pour etre utilise comme composant fondamental d'equipement d'assistance
medicale ou
de tout systeme oil un defaut pourrait etre previsible et occasionner des dommages physiques.
L'appareil decrit dans ce guide est con~u et fabrique conformement aux norm es de securite internationales EN60950
pour faire !'objetd'un usage
pe rsonnel. ll ne do it en aucun cas et re utilise ad'autres fins. ll est important de suivre les
instructions d'insta
ll at i on et de fonctionnement donnees dans ce guide. Pour des raisons de fiabilite et de securite.
respectez l
es instructions suivantes:
Securite electrique
e Cet appareil doit etre mis a Ia terre afin d'eviter d'eventuels risques de chocs electriques.
e Cet appareil doit et re install€ pres d'une prise de courant facile d'acces.
e Si la prise fournie ne convi ent pas a!'alimentation electrique de vot re pays. veuillez consulter votre fournisseur.
e Ne tentez pas d'ouvrir ecrans ou moniteurs fournis ou pas avec l'appareil.
e Ne depassez pas les ca racteristiques suivantes:
Interface souris SOmA
Interface clavier 300m A
Interface moniteur 250m A
Carte reseau 600mA
Cartes d'extension lA +5 V
(par ca rte) 250mA
+l2V
lOrnA
- 5V
e N'utilisez pas cet equipement si les cables sont defectueux.
e Eteignez et debranchez votre appareil ainsi que tout accessoire avant d'ouvrir !'unite (pour installer une version
plus puissante. par exem
pl e).
e Eteignez et debranchez votre appareil si vous ne pensez pas l'utiliser pendant quelques jours.
Installation
e N'utilisez cet appareil que dans une sa ll e (a l'abri de l'humidite et de la poussiere).
e N'exposez pa s cet appareil ades changements de temperature extremes. ala lumiere directe ou autres so urces
de chaleur.
e Fix ez les pieds de l'appareillorsque vous utilisez votre ordinateur en mode "tour" afin de ne pas obstruer les
fentes d'aeration.
e Po sez l'appareil surune surface stable et prevoyez suffisammentde place pour que ['air puisse circ ul er librement
lorsque l'appareil fonctionne.
e Placez l'appareil de fa~on ace qu'il ne presente aucun risque ou ne perturbe pas le fonctionnement d'autres
appareils.
e Ne posez pas d'appareils de plus de l6kg sur cet appareil. Placez les moniteurs encombra nt sdirectement sur Ia
surface de travail.
e Assurez-vous que les fils et cables sont soigneuseme nt installes afin d'ecarter tout danger de trebuchement. Ne
tirez pas ou
ne tordez pas ou n'utilisez pas les fils ou cables pour acc rocher ou soulever les unites.
e L'appareil ne doit fonctionner qu'avec les panneaux fixes.
e Cardez cet appareil atemperature ambiante variant entre +5°C et +35°C et une humidit€ re l at i ve de 10 %a 80%
(sans condensation).
e Placez les sachets plastiques d' emballa ge hors de portee des enfants et d es animaux.
e Cardez J'emballage d'ori gine au cas ou vous devriez transporter l'appareil.
e Cet ordinateur est con~u pour etre utilise uniquement comme ordinateur de bureau.
Precautions d'emploi
e Ne versez pas de liquide sur J'appareil. et si malencontreusement c'eta it le cas. faites le verifier par votre
fournisseur.
e Ne faites pas tomber l'appareil ou ne le soumettez pas a des chocs ou des secousses intempestives.
e N'obstruez pas. ne couvrez pas ou n'inserez pas d'objets dans J'appareil.

Guidelines for safe operation
lstruzioni per Ia sicurezza delle operazioni (Guidelines for safe operation)
CD Questo prodotto non e
predisposto aU 'uso come componente fondamentale di dispositivi per Ia sopravvivenza o
di qualsiasi sistema in cui si potrebbe avere un guasto con il risultato di un danno fisico.
L' apparecchiatura d esc ritta in qu es ta guida e ideata e prodotta in conformita con gli standard di sicur ezza
int ernazionale EN60950 ed epredisposta all'uso solo come personal computer. Non deve essere utilizzata per altri
sc opi. Emolto import a nt e che l'installazione e l'operazione siano condotte secondo le istruzioni fornite in questa
guida. Per un funzionamento con
tinuo . sicuro e attendibile. osserva re le segu ent i direttive:
Sicurezza elettrica
e Questa appar ecchiat ura deve e ssere messa a terra per evitare pericolo di scosse elettriche.
e L'appar ecc hiatura deve essere insta llata vicino aliia pr esa di corrente. che d eve esse re accessibile.
e Se Ia spina fornita none adatta all'alimentazione nel proprio paese. consul ta re il fornitor e.
e Non provare ad ap rire il di spl ay o il monitor sia che ve n ga fornito c on l'appar ecc hiatura o meno.
e Non superare le segue nti tens ioni :
Im erfaccia del mouse
lnte rfa cc ia del la tastiera
lnterfaccia de l m on it or
Scheda r ete
Schede di espansione
(per scheda)
SOmA
300m A
250m A
600 mA
lA
250mA
lOrnA
+5V
+ 12V
. sv
e Non utilizzare questa apparecchiatura se uno dei cav i edanneggiato.
e Spegnere e staccare l'apparecchiatura e g li ac cessori prima di aprire l'unit a (per ese mpio per installare un
aggiornamento).
e Spegnare e staccare l'apparecchiatura. se non si d es idera utilizzarla per qualche giorno.
lnstallazione
e Questa apparecchiatura e solo per uso int erno (in un ambiente asciutto e pri vo di polvere).
e Non es porre l'apparecchiatura ad i mprowise ed es tr eme temperature. lu ce so lare diretta o a ltr e fonti di calor e.
e Enec essa rio co ll ega re i pie di del suppor to quando si utili zza il computer in modalita "torre" per acce rtarsi che le
fessure
di ventilazione non siano os truit e.
e Collocare l'apparecchiatura su una superficie piana dura. con spaz io sufficiente alia circolazione dell'aria
durante
l'utili zzo.
e Posizionare l'appar ecc hiatura in modo tale che non presenti pericolo o che non interferisca con un'altra
apparecchiatura.
e Non collocare un'appar ecc hiatura che p esa piu di 16k g s ull' apparecchiatura. Si consig li a di c ollo ca re monitor
piu pesanti direttamente su lla s up erficie di lavoro.
e Accertarsi che i fili e i cavi siano indirizzati adeguatamente in modo tale che non possano essere di ostacolo e
intr alcio. Non tirare o attorcigliare i fili o i cavi e non utilizzarli per appendere o solle va re una delle unita.
e L' appar ecc hiat ur a deve essere fatta funzionare so lo con i coperchi fissati.
e Tenere il co mput er a te mp eratura ambie nt e da +5°Ca +3 5°C (+41o a +95° Fa hr enheit) a un'umidita relativa dal
10 % all' SO % (senz a condensa).
e Ten ere i sacc he tti di plastica utilizzati nella confezione lontani da bambini e an imali.
e Conservare Ia co nf ez ion e originate in caso di trasporto del computer.
e Questa appar ecc hiatura e ideata per essere utilizzata esclusivamente come computer da tavolo.
Precauzioni dell'uso
e Non versare liquidi sull'apparecchiatura. Nel cas o in cui cib awenga. spegnere immediatamente
l'appar
ecc hiatura e portarla al fornitore per controllo.
e Non fare ca dere l'apparecchiatu ra e non sottoporla a urti eccessivi.
e N on ostruire. non coprire l'appar ecc hiatura e non infilarvi oggetti.
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