Acer AcerPower M4 manual

AcerPower M4 User's Guide[...]

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System tour 1 Front panel 1 Rear panel 2 System features 3 Performance 3 Multimedia 3 Connectivity 3 System peripherals 4 Mouse (PS/2 or USB, m anufacturing option ) 4 Keyboard (PS/2 or USB , manufacturing option) 4 Speakers 5 System up grade 6 Open the computer 6 Set up new c ompone nts 6 Setting up your computer 7 Necessary to know before setup 7[...]

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1 English System tour Your computer consists of the following: Front panel No. Description No. Description 1 Optical driv e 2 Floppy driv e 3 Power butto n 4 Microp hone ja ck 5 Speaker or headp hone jack 6 USB 2.0 ports[...]

System tour 2 English Rear panel No. Description No. Description 1 Power cord socket 2 Voltage selector switch 3 Fan aperture 4 PS/2 keyboard port 5 PS/2 mouse connector 6 Serial connector 7 Printer connector 8 USB 2.0 ports 9 RJ-45 Ethernet connector 10 Microphone jack 11 Line-out ja ck 12 Line -in ja ck 13 Monitor connector[...]

3 English System features Your computer features: Performance • AMD Athl on ™ 64 or AMD Sempron ™ CPU • System Memory DDR266/333 /400, 2 DIM M slots expandable to 2 GB • Power management fu nctional ity • 3.5" inch flop py drive • CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW (5 2X/24X), DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD writer • High-ca pacity, Enha nced-IDE d[...]

System tour 4 English System peripherals The AcerPower M4 comput e r consists of the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, a keyboard and a set of speakers (optional). This section pr ovides a brief descri ption of basic syst em peripherals. Mouse (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) The included mous e is a standard two-b utton wh ee[...]

5 English Speakers For syste ms bund led with spe akers, before powering on the system, connect the speaker cable to the audi o-out (external speaker) port on the back panel of the system. For more detailed information about the speakers, please refer to the included operating i nstructio ns. Note: Speakers are optional and the appearance might be [...]

System tour 6 English System upgrade You can exp and your AcerPower M4 system quickly and easily by adding c omponents . You ca n also upgrade the comp onents of your AcerPower M4 system. Open the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplu g the po wer cord from the outlet. • Remove the two [...]

7 English Setting up your computer The AcerPower M4 is a versa t ile and powerful system, su pporting an AMD Socket 939 CPU. This comput er uses Peripheral Component Interface Express (PCI Express), which improves sys tem efficiency and helps the s ystem support varied mult imedia and softwar e applications. Your AcerPower M4 has standard I/O (inpu[...]

Setting up your comp uter 8 English Ensure that all items ar e present an d in good co ndition. If any of the following items are missing or appear damaged, co ntact your dealer immediately: • AcerPower M4 Series • PS/2 or USB keyboard (manufacturing opti on) • PS/2 or USB mouse (manufa cturing op tion) • Speakers (for selected models only)[...]

9 English Troubleshooting The following questions are possible situat ions th at may aris e durin g the use of your computer, and each is followed by si mple answers and solutions to the situation. Q: I pressed the power switch bu t th e system did not boot up . A: Check the LED located above the power switch. If the LED is not lit, no power is be [...]

Troubleshooting 10 English Q: No sound comes out of the speakers. A: Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Look fo r the Volume icon o n the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the mute option. Yo u can also press the volume cont rol/mut e knob on your USB keyboard to toggle the mute function. • If headphones[...]

11 English Taking care of your computer Please read the instructions lis ted in this section. Following these instructions will help you maximise the durabi lity of yo ur comp uter. Important tips • Do not expose th e computer to direct sunlight. Do no t place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not subject the comput er to magnet[...]

Taking care of your comp uter 12 English To clean your pointing device To clean yo ur mouse (wi th roller ball) 1 Open the circular co ver underneath the mouse. 2 Take out the roll er ball an d wipe it wi th a soft, damp cloth. 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. To clean your optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refe r to the docume[...]

13 English Energy Star guidelines compliance As an Energy Partner, Acer Inc. has de termined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. Declaration of conformity for EU countries Acer Inc. hereby declares that this person al computer is in complia nce with the essential requirements an d other relevant pro visions of [...]

Regulation and safety notices 14 English 3 Do not use th is product near water. 4 Do not plac e this prod uct on an un sta ble cart, stand or table. Should the product fall, it coul d be seriously damaged . 5 Slots and opening s are provided fo r ventilation to ensure reliable operatio n of the pr oduct an d to protec t it from ov erheati ng. The s[...]

15 English 13 Always disconnect a ll telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassemblin g this equipment. 14 Avoid using a telephon e line (other than the cordless type ) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning . Lithium battery statement CAUTIO N Danger of explosion if battery is i[...]

Regulation and safety notices 16 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD dr ive used with this computer is a las er product. The CD or DVD drive's cla ssification label (content shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASE R RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLA SSE[...]

17 English Declaration of conformity for CE marking Conform s to the EMC Direct ive 89/3 36/EEC as attested by conformit y with the following harmonised standards: EN55022:1994 /A2: 1997 : Limits and Methods of Measure ment of Radio Inte rference char acte ristics of Informa tion Technolo gy Equipment EN55024: 1998/A1: 2001 : Informati on technolog[...]

Regulation and safety notices 18 English We, Acer Inc., h ereby declare that th e equi pment bearin g the trad e name and model number speci fied above was teste d conform ing to the applicable Rules u nder the most accurate measurement sta ndards possible, and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production [...]

19 English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper atio n is subjec t to the follow ing two conditio ns: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept an y interference received, including i nterference that may c ause undesired operati[...]

Regulation and safety notices 20 English[...]