Acer Aspire T120 manual

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    Aspire T120 User’s manual[...]

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    Changes may be made peri odically to the infor mation in this publication without obligation to notify any person o f such revision or changes. Such changes wi ll be incorpor ated in new editions of this ma nual or supplementary docum ents and publications. This company makes no representations or warra nties, either expre ssed or implied, with res[...]

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    iii English FCC notice This device has been tested and foun d to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice pursu ant to Par t 15 of the FCC Rules. Thes e limits are designed to provide reasonab le protecti on against harmful interference in a residential inst alla tion. This device generate s, uses, and can radiate ra dio frequency ene r[...]

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    iv English Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadien s Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brou illeur du Ca nada.[...]

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    Contents FCC notice iii System Tour 1 Front panel 1 Rear panel 2 System Features 3 Performance 3 Multimedi a 3 Connectivity 3 System peripherals 4 Mouse(PS/2 or USB, manuf acturing option ) 4 Keyboard(PS/2 or USB, manufactu ring option) 4 Speakers 5 System upgrade 6 Open the computer 6 Set up new components 6 Setting up your computer 7 Necessary to[...]

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    Remark: All the drawing s in the Guide are diagrams. Abo ut components’s quantity and style, substances shall take pre cedence.[...]

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    1 English System T our Your computer ’s front panel co nsists of the fo llowing: Front panel No. Description No. Description 1 Optical Drive 2 Floppy Drive 3 7-in-1 Card Reader (Manufacturing Option) 4 Power button 5 Speaker or Headphone Jack 6 Microphone Jack 7 USB Ports[...]

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    System Tour 2 English Re a r p a n e l No. Description No. Description 1 Power cord socket 2 Voltage selector switch 3 Fan Aperture 4 PS/2 Keyboard Port 5 PS/2 Mouse Connec tor 6 Serial Connector 7 Printer Conn ector 8 Monitor Connector 9 USB Connectors 10 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 11 Microphone Jack 12 Line-out Jack 13 Line-in Jack 14 IEEE 1394 Por[...]

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    3 English System Features Your computer features: Perf ormance • AMD Athlon™ XP CPU • System Memory DDR 266/333, 2 DI MM Slots, expandable to 2GB • Power management functi on • 3.5 inch floppy d rive • CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW (52X/24X), DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD writer • High-capaci ty, Enhanced -IDE drive • Support USB 2.0 high pe rfor[...]

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    System Tour 4 English System peripherals The Aspire T120 computer consists the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, a keyboard and a set of speakers (optional). This section provide s a brief descri ption of basic system peripherals. Mouse(PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) The included mous e is a standard two-but ton wheel mou se.[...]

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    5 English Speakers For system s bundled with sp eakers, before powering on the system, connect the spea ker cable to the audio out (external spea ker) port on the back panel of the syst em. For more detailed information about the speakers, please refer to the included op erating instru ctions. Note: speakers are optional an d the appearance might b[...]

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    System Tour 6 English System upgrade You can expand your Aspire T120 system quickly an d easily by addi ng components. You can also upgr ade the components of your Aspire T120 system. O pen the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug th e po wer cord from the outlet. • Remove the two scr[...]

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    7 English Setting up your computer Aspire T120 is a versatile, high-pow er sy stem, supporting AMD Socket A (462) CPUs. The computer uses Peri pheral Component Interface (PCI) and Accelerated Graphics P ort (AGP) design. This improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. Your Aspire T120 has st[...]

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    Setting up your computer 8 English Ensure that all items are pre sent an d in good co ndition. If any of the following items are missing or app ear damaged, contact your de aler immediately. • Aspire T120 Series • PS/2 or USB keyboard (manufacturing option ) • PS/2 or USB mouse (manufactu ring option) • Spearkers (for selecte d models only)[...]

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    9 English Starting your computer After connecting all the peripheral equipment, st art your computer according to th e below steps: 1 Power o n all pe ripheral equipme nt, such as monitor, printer, fax, speakers etc. 2 Turn on the system. Once the star t -up process is co mplete, you can begin to use the co mputer. Shutting down your computer From [...]

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    Setting up your computer 10 English[...]

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    11 English T roubleshooting The following questions are possible situati ons that may ar ise durin g the use of your comp uter and each is followed by simple answers and solutions to th e situation. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system d id not boot up. A: Check the LED located above the power switch. If the LED is not lit, no power is be i[...]

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    Troubleshooting 12 English Q: No sound comes out from the speakers. A: Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Look for the Volum e icon o n the taskbar. If it i s crossed-out , click on the icon and desel ect the Mute option. You ca n also press the volu me control/mut e knob on your USB keyboard to toggle the mute function. • If headp[...]

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    13 English T a king Care of your computer Please read the import ant instructions listed in t h is section. Following these instructions will help you ma ximize the durabi lity of your computer. Important tips • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not subject the comput e[...]

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    Taking Care of your computer 14 English T o clean your pointing device To clean your mouse (with rubb er ball) 1 Open the circular cover undern eath the mouse. 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with a s oft, damp cloth. 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. T o clean your optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refe r to the document[...]