User manual ACER ASPIRE 7315

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[. . . ] To wake the system press it again. · 12 Programmable keys Access a URL (Web site) or launch any program, file or application in your system. The fifth key is set to launch the Windows Media Player. To configure the settings of each key, rightclick on the Magic Keyboard icon located on your Windows desktop. 17 The mouse Your computer comes with a USB mouse. The mouse has one ratchet wheel and two buttons: a right button and a left button. Quickly pressing and releasing the buttons is called clicking. Sometimes, you will need to do a double-click (clicking the same button twice quickly) or a right-click (clicking the right button quickly). For information on how to connect your USB mouse, see "Connecting peripherals" on page 27. No. 1 Component Left button Function Allows you to select with a click and execute with a double-click. By moving the wheel with your index finger, you can quickly move through multiple pages, lines or windows. Also functions as a third button allowing you to quickly click or double-click an icon or a selected item. Opens the applications context menu. 2 Ratchet wheel 3 Right button For information on how to clean your mouse, see "To clean your mouse" on page 6. Note: If you are left-handed, refer to your Windows manual for instructions on how to set up your mouse for left-handed use. 18 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL Disk drives Your Aspire EL computer comes with the following disk drives: Hard disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (E-IDE) hard disk. 3. 5-inch floppy drive Your computer's 3. 5-inch floppy drive supports 720-KB, 1. 44-MB and 2. 88-MB capacity diskettes. When the disc tray slides open, insert the CD/DVD with the label or title side of the disc facing upward. 3 Gently press the disc down to make sure that it is properly inserted. Caution!While pressing the CD/DVD, be careful not to bend the disc tray. Make sure that the CD/DVD is properly inserted before closing the disc tray. Improper insertion may damage both the CD/DVD and the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. 4 Gently press the drive Stop/Eject button again to close the disc tray. 22 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL To eject the CD or DVD tray: · · To eject the CD or DVD tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive Stop/Eject button. To eject the CD or DVD tray when the computer is turned off, insert the tip of a pen or a paperclip into the emergency eject hole to pop out the tray. Acer GoTo drive bay (optional) Your Aspire EL computer features the Acer GoTo drive bay - a swappable modular drive bay, located on the front panel of your computer. This modular drive bay allows you to conveniently install a second hard disk for additional storage capacity for your computer. The Acer GoTo drive bay is cold-swappable. This means you first have to turn off your computer before swapping drive modules in and out of the drive bay. Caution!NEVER attempt to swap in or out a drive module in the Acer GoTo drive bay while the system is on. Doing so can result to data loss, system crash and damage to both the swappable hard disk and the computer system. For security purposes, your Acer GoTo drive bay has a mechanical keylock which lets you control access to the drive bay. To configure your Acer GoTo drive, see "Configuring your Acer GoTo drive" on page 42. 3 Setting up your Aspire EL This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer. 25 Arranging a comfortable work area Working safely begins with the appropriate arrangement of your work space and the proper use of equipment. [. . . ] This will automatically diagnose your system and make necessary fixes. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to use the Recovery CD that came with your system to restore it to its original factory default settings. · Caution!Using the Recovery CD will erase all files previously saved in your computer so make sure to back up your important files before starting the recovery process. Refer to your online guide for instructions on the recovery process. 54 Q: Nothing appears on the screen. 5 Need help? A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. [. . . ]