User manual ACER ASPIRE M5300

[. . . ] - If you're reading this because you're having trouble with your computer, check the Troubleshooting section in My Aspire Guide software or the "Need Help?" section in this book. ) Table of Contents 1 2 2 4 5 5 6 6 9 10 12 12 13 15 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 22 22 22 23 24 24 27 27 34 Welcome Before You Start Safety Instructions Proper Setup and Placement Tips An Introduction to Your Aspire The System: Aspire Microtower Setting Up Your Aspire Turning Your Aspire On and Off The Mouse The Keyboard The Monitor The Speakers Drives on Your Computer Using Your Floppy Drive Formatting a Floppy Diskette Using Your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Your Data/Fax Modem Accessing the Internet Connecting an Optional Printer Printer Driver Installation Connecting an Optional Serial Device Connecting an Optional Joystick or MIDI Device Copyright Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks and Aspire is a trademark of Acer Inc. Microsoft Windows and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corp. All other brands/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. [. . . ] · Floppy Drive Cleaning gives tips on how to clean your floppy drive. · Mouse Cleaning gives tips on how to clean your mouse. This section contains information on how to upgrade and customize your computer according to your needs and preferences. It is divided into two segments: Hardware and Software Questions. Related information follows each segment. Simply click on the desired task to perform and follow the onscreen instructions. Software Training There are several software packages preloaded on your computer. To take full advantage of the software, you need to know how to use it. This section of the My Aspire Guide not only gives you step-by-step instructions on how to do common and useful tasks, but also makes learning fun and easy. Acer has placed a self-help center on the World Wide Web. This offering is designed to give you the opportunity to solve your computer problems and learn more about the Acer computer. This site is available 24 hours a day and provides the latest information on your computer. 1 · If the monitor Power button light is not lit, verify that the monitor is plugged into a power source. 2 · If the monitor Power button light is lit, but is blinking instead of steady, verify that the monitor video cable is fully connected to the computer. If needed, refer to the Easy Setup poster. 3 · If the computer Power button light is blinking, press it once. 4 · If necessary, unplug the computer and monitor, then inspect the monitor cable connector for bent or broken pins. 2 · Press the Esc key to close the start menu. (The taskbar is still selected. ) 3 · Press the Alt + Spacebar keys together and select "size. " 4 · Use the Arrow keys to resize the taskbar to the desired size and press the Enter key when done. My computer will not shut off completely. For more information and recommendations regarding the use of Quickstart and Traditional power on/off, refer to My Aspire Guide software. My CD-ROM does not always work, and it does not eject all the time. 1 · The CD being used is most likely dirty or scratched. 2 · If cleaning the CD doesn't correct the problem, refer to My Aspire Guide. [. . . ] Vous pouvez contacter Acer directement pour tous renseignements supplémentaires ainsi que pour obtenir l'adresse du fournisseur le plus proche de chez vous en écrivant à : Customer Service Center Acer America Corporation P. Box 6137 Temple, TX 76503 52 Need Help? 53 Acer Year 2000 Compliance Statement This product is Year 2000-compliant and carries the "NSTL Hardware Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo. This product has been tested both by Acer's internal test labs and NSTL using NSTL's YMARK2000 certification test. These tests certify that the product will successfully make the year 2000 transition. Caution on Lithium Batteries CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. [. . . ]