User manual ACER ASPIRE 4733Z

[. . . ] All rights reserved. First printing: November 2002 iii Table Welcome Major Benefits of Contents v v Before You Start Safety Instructions Setting Up The System Placement Tips vi vi vii vii System Overview Computer Front View Computer Rear View System Components 1 1 3 5 System Components The Mouse The Keyboard The Speakers The Monitor Audio DJ CD Storage Unit 3-in-1 Flash Card Readers TV Tuner (Optional) 6 6 8 11 12 14 15 15 17 Upgrading Your System Opening The Case Installing New Components 19 19 21 Questions & Troubleshooting General System Problems Cordless Keyboard/Mouse Problems 23 23 25 iv v Welcome Congratulations on purchasing your new Aspire computer!You now have the convenience and flexibility of a full-featured multimedia PC, offering increased productivity combined with first class digital entertainment. Incorporating the latest Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, your Aspire offers a host of functions designed to improve your computing experience. English Major Benefits Your new Aspire computer enables you to do the following: · Use the latest productivity software to perform a range of office tasks, such as word processing, working with financial spreadsheets and creating presentations. Maximize your use of the Internet by downloading and playing exciting new multimedia files. [. . . ] For more information on using your monitor, refer to the included manual. . English 14 English Audio DJ Audio DJ offers all the convenience of an audio CD player, enabling you to play your favorite music CDs even when your computer is in power-off mode. Operate Audio DJ as follows: · · · · · Press any of the six buttons to turn the unit on. If a CD is already loaded, the number of tracks will be displayed on the display panel. Press the Stop/Eject button, and then load a CD into the CD/DVD drive. Press the Play/Pause button to start playing the CD. Use the other buttons to control the playing of the CD. "SP" will be displayed when Audio DJ is turned off. Audio DJ features the following control buttons: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description Volume Up Volume Down Next Track Previous Track Stop/Eject Play/Pause Audio DJ is automatically turned off after a short period of inactivity. Press any of the six buttons to reactivate the unit. You can continue using Audio DJ to play CDs after you turn the computer on. Alternatively you can use the computer's on-board audio system by running a music player application such as Windows Media Player. 15 CD Storage Unit Your Aspire computer provides a useful CD storage unit, allowing you to keep your most frequently used CDs handy for quick loading. Alternatively, you can upgrade existing components to provide enhanced performance. English Opening The Case Before you open the case, turn your computer off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. · · Remove the plastic footing base. Remove the retaining screws to release the cover panel. 20 · Slide the cover panel off. English 21 Installing New Components Make sure you only use components that are compatible with your Aspire computer. Consult your dealer about the suitability of new components before you purchase them. To ensure correct installation, refer to the documentation that comes with your new components before you start to add or replace components. Possible upgrade options include the following: · · · · · Replace the HDD with a higher capacity model, or add a second HDD. Install a graphics card as a substitute for the embedded graphics subsystem. Replace the CD drive with a DVD or CD-RW drive. Install an add-on card, such as a fax/modem card, in one of the empty PCI slots. English English 22 23 Questions & Troubleshooting This section attempts to answer some frequently asked questions regarding your Aspire computer system, as well as offering tips for troubleshooting problems. English General System Problems Refer to the online help file for additional information about your Aspire computer system. Also, see the iTouch configuration for help with setting up and using the keyboard, and the mouse configuration for help with using the mouse. Q: My monitor displays a blank screen, my corded mouse/keyboard does not function, or my speakers do not emit sound. A: If a system component does not perform correctly, first check that it is plugged in and turned on (if necessary) and connected to the computer correctly. [. . . ] Q: Will my cordless mouse or keyboard interfere with my cordless phone?Your cordless mouse and keyboard operate at such low frequencies that they generally do not interfere with most other cordless devices. Q: What can cause interference with my cordless mouse and keyboard?A: Any electrical device, including the monitor, drives and speakers can cause interference with your cordless mouse and keyboard. [. . . ]