User manual ACER ASPIRE 7730G

[. . . ] The serial number and model number are indicated on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Purchase date: ___________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies. Setting up your computer Necessary to know before setup Selecting a location Opening the package Connecting peripherals Starting your computer Shutting down your computer System upgrade Opening the computer Setting up new components Front panel Rear panel System features Performance Multimedia Connectivity System peripherals Mouse (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) Keyboard (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) Speakers 4 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 Troubleshooting Taking care of your computer Important tips Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboard To clean your pointing device To clean your optical mouse To clean your monitor When to contact a service technician Asking for technical assistance ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance Declaration of conformity for EU countries Modem notices TBR 21 Important safety instructions Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statement Declaration of conformity for CE marking Federal Communications Comission declaration of conformity 7 9 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 13 14 15 17 Contents System tour 1 English NoticesD Disposal instructions . Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. [. . . ] A: Do the following: · · · Make sure the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. Make sure the printer cable is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer. For additional information concerning the printer, refer to the printer's documentation. Q: No sound comes out of the speakers. 8 Troubleshooting English A: Check the following: · The volume may be muted. Look for the Volume icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the mute option. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle the mute function. If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out jack of your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned off. · Q: System cannot read floppy disk, hard disk, CD or DVD information. A: Check the following: · · Make sure you are using the correct type of media. Check if the floppy disk is formatted correctly. If not, format it again. Caution: If you reformat a floppy disk, you will lose all data on it. Make sure the floppy disk, CD or DVD is inserted correctly (rightside up) into the proper drive (floppy disk goes into floppy drive, DVD goes into DVD drive). · · Check to be sure the CD or DVD is clean and unscratched. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 10 Taking care of your computer English To clean your pointing device To clean your mouse (with roller ball) 1 2 3 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. Take out the roller ball and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth. Put the ball back and replace the cover. To clean your optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean your monitor Make sure you keep your screen clean. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor. When to contact a service technician · · · If you drop and damage the computer. If liquid has been spilled into the computer. If the computer is not operating normally. Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord. [. . . ] Regarding the standards of workstations regulations, do not place the model in the visual field of the user, because of the glossy front of the case. 14 English Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. [. . . ]