User manual ACER ASPIRE ELD

[. . . ] a minute Did you know your Acer Aspire comes with incredible multimedia software that was designed to show you all the cool stuff your computer can do?This book is your handy desktop reference for your Acer Aspire. For more information, access the online guide. (P. S. - If you're reading this because you're having trouble with your computer, check the "Need Help?" section in this book. ) Copyright Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks and Aspire is a trademark of Acer Inc. [. . . ] Locate the Game/MIDI port on the back of your computer. Plug your joystick or MIDI device cable into this port. 21 Getting the Most from your Aspire Audio Sytem Playing an Audio CD Would you like to play a little music while you work?Pop your favorite audio CD into the CD-ROM drive, wait ten to twenty seconds and, voila!Music! Adjusting the Volume There are three ways you can adjust the volume on your audio CD: · Turn the volume knob on your keyboard to increase or decrease the volume. Press the knob to mute. · Click on the Volume icon bottom of your screen. on the task bar at the A volume control will pop up. Drag the volume control lever with your mouse until you find the level you want. 22 · Double-click on the Volume icon electronic mixing board. to use the The Electronic Mixing Board Your Aspire computer comes with an electronic mixing board that enables the experienced audiophile to make the most of the stereo sound system. 1 Double-click on the Volume icon on the task bar at the bottom of your screen. The Master Volume window will open: 2 All of the options on this screen can be adjusted by dragging the slider bars. Note: The controls were balanced in the factory. We recommend that you do not change these settings unless you have some familiarity with sound mixing. 23 Adding Options to your Aspire You can add hard drives, memory, expansion cards, and other options to your Aspire computer. For directions on upgrading and how to disassemble the computer chassis, refer to the online guide. You can find information regarding your motherboard jumper settings by referring to the panel inside your Aspire chassis. Electrostatic Discharge Precautions Always observe the following electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions before installing a system component: · ESD can cause permanent damage to your computer. Do not remove a component from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it. Wear a wrist grounding strap before handling electronic components. Wrist grounding straps are available at most electronic component stores. At a minimum, keep a hand in contact with the metal system housing to reduce the ESD effect. · Opening/Closing Your Aspire · Caution!Always turn off your computer and unplug it before opening the case. For more information on the complete system shut-down, refer to "Setting up your Aspire" on page 2. Removing the Left Panel Cover 1 2 3 Turn off your computer and unplug all cables. Place your computer on a flat, steady surface. Turn the thumbscrew counterclockwise with your fingers to release the side panel. You will need them when replacing the side panel. · 24 4 Gently push the computer's side panel slightly backward (a), then pull it upward to remove it from the chassis (b). 25 Replacing the Left Panel Cover After you install the system components into the housing, you must replace the left panel cover. 1 2 Align the side panel to the housing frame (a), gently push it in (b), then slide it forward into place (c). Use the thumbscrew you have previously removed, turning it clockwise, to secure the side panel. 26 Connecting USB Devices The Universal Serial Bus (USB) on your Aspire allows for easy and convenient expansion options. [. . . ] 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. For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http://global. acer. com/service/pcy2000. html. CD and DVD Drive Safety Warning DANGER Invisible radiation when open. VORSICHT Unsichtabre laserstrahlung wenn geöffnet. ATTENTION Radiation du faisceau laser invisible. [. . . ]