User manual ACER ACERPOWER ST

[. . . ] Acer Power ST User's guide Copyright Notice © Acer Incorporated 2003. Acer Incorporated reserves the right to change product specifications and the information contained in this user guide without notice. No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, or for any purpose, without prior written permission from Acer Incorporated. iii Welcome Congratulations on purchasing your new AcerPower computer!You now have the convenience and flexibility of a full-featured multimedia PC, offering increased productivity combined with first class digital entertainment. [. . . ] For this reason, it is very important to take time and think about how you are going to arrange your work area. Here are some points to consider: Adjusting your chair Having the right kind of chair does not necessarily mean that you'll be properly supported. It is necessary to adjust your chair to fit your body. Proper body posture will make you more comfortable and productive. If you have a chair that tilts, lock the tilt knobs so that your chair will not tilt forward or backward while you are using your computer. Adjust your chair height in such a way that you can sit on it with your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet resting flat on the floor. Your torso works harder to maintain balance if you do not rest your body on the chair back. · · Positioning your PC Take note of the following when selecting a location for your computer: · Do not put your computer near any equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as radio transmitters, televisions, copy machines, or heating and airconditioning equipment. Avoid dusty areas and extremes of temperature and humidity. You may place your computer beside your desk or under your table, as long as it does not block the space that you need for working and moving. · · 13 Positioning your monitor Place your monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 50 to 60 centimeters away. Adjust the display in such a way that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. Positioning your keyboard The location of the keyboard is a very important factor to your posture. Placing it too far away will make your body lean forward forcing you to sit in an unnatural position. Placing it too high will add tension to your shoulder muscles. · The keyboard should be placed just above your lap. Adjust the keyboard height by flipping the folding stands located under the keyboard. Keep your lower arms parallel to the floor as you type. Your upper arms and shoulders should be relaxed. If you feel any shoulder or neck strain, stop for a while and check your posture. Position your keyboard in front of your monitor. Putting your keyboard beside your monitor will make you turn your head while you type which could add tension to your neck muscles that may later result in neck strain. · · Positioning your mouse · · · The mouse should be placed on the same surface as your keyboard so that you can reach it with ease. Adjust its position to allow enough space for movement without making you stretch or lean over. Do not rest your wrist on the table when moving the mouse. 14 Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, and the power cable. Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the the USB port PS/2 mouse port computer. [. . . ] Q: My floppy drive (FDD) is unable to read my diskette?A: First, eject the disk, and then reinsert it before trying to read it again. If you are still unable to read the diskette, check that it is a disk drive problem by inserting and attempting to read other diskettes. You might have a defective diskette, or your diskette might need formatting. [. . . ]