User manual ACER ASPIRE M3700

[. . . ] Use conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. iv English Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Macrovision® copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. [. . . ] VAROITUS Päristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo v ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN. LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE. VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN English vi FCC notice Macrovision® copyright protection notice Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statement iii iv iv v System Tour 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 System upgrade Open the computer Set up new components 1 1 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 Setting up your computer Necessary to know before Setup Select location Open package Connecting the peripherals Starting your computer Shutting down your computer 7 7 7 7 8 9 9 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 11 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 Contents Remark: All the drawings in the Guide are diagrams. Avoid placing the system in any location that is excessively dusty or damp. Open package Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for later use. 8 Setting up your computer English Ensure that all items are present and in good condition. If any of the following items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. · · · · · AcerPower F1 Series PS/2 or USB keyboard (manufacturing option) PS/2 or USB mouse (manufacturing option) Spearkers (for selected models only) User's Manual and Starter poster Other user documentation and third party software. Connecting the peripherals Note: Don't connect system power cord before connecting all peripherals to the system. After everything is connected, plug the power cord into the system and insert the other end into a power outlet. 9 Starting your computer After connecting all the peripheral equipment, start your computer according to the below steps: 1 2 Power on all peripheral equipment, such as monitor, printer, fax, speakers etc. Once the start-up process is complete, you can begin to use the computer. English Shutting down your computer From the "Start" Menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK. In the event of a system crash, press and hold the power button on the front of the system for four seconds. After the system has shut down, turn off all peripheral devices. 10 Setting up your computer English 11 Troubleshooting The following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by simple answers and solutions to the situation. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. A: Check the LED located above the power switch. If the LED is not lit, no power is being applied to the system. Do any of the following: · · · Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of the computer is set to the correct voltage. Check if you properly plugged the power cable into an electrical outlet. [. . . ] When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug. The total ampere rating of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating. Check the documentation that came with your software programs to see if you can select other combinations of resolution and color. [. . . ]