User manual ACER ASPIRE M5621

[. . . ] Incorporating the latest Microsoft® Windows® operating system, your AcerPower offers a host of functions designed to improve your computing experience. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ] The CD-ROM drive allows you to play different types of compact discs (CDs). The DVD-ROM drive allows you to play not only old CD-ROMs, CD-I discs, and video CDs, but new digital video discs (DVDs) as well. The CDRW drive allows you to record or burn CD-RW (recordable or rewritable) discs. DVD or DVD-ROM is a type of disc media that holds a minimum of 4. 7-GB (gigabytes), enough for a full-length movie. It may 9 eventually replace CD-ROMs, as well as VHS video cassettes and laser discs. CDs and DVDs, like diskettes, are also compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around. However, they are more delicate than diskettes and must be handled with extra care. To insert a CD or DVD into your computer's CD-ROM or DVD drive: 1 2 Gently push the eject button located on the front panel. When the disc tray slides open, insert the CD or DVD. Make sure that the label or title side of the disc is facing upward. When holding a disc, hold it by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints. Do not rest your wrist on the table when moving the mouse. 14 Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, and the power cable. Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the the USB port PS/2 mouse port computer. (black port) or the (green port) located on the rear panel of your Keyboard Plug the keyboard cable into the USB port PS/2 keyboard port your computer. (black port) or the (purple port) located on the rear panel of Monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the VGA port (blue port) located on the rear panel of your computer. Note: Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information. Power cable Caution: Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area. Make sure that it matches your computer's voltage setting (refer to page 13 for the location of the voltage selector switch on the rear panel of your computer). If they don't match, change your computer's voltage setting according to your area's voltage range. 15 Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your computer. Then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet. Turning on your computer After connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in the power cable, you are now ready to turn the computer on and get to work. To turn on your computer: 1 2 Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer. On the rear panel of your computer, set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area. Note: If your computer model comes with a main power switch located above the voltage selector switch, first set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area before turning on the main power switch. 3 On the front panel of your computer, press the power button. Important: Make sure that the power cable is properly plugged into an electrical outlet. If you are using a power strip or an AVR (Auto-Voltage Regulator), make sure that it is plugged in and turned on. 16 Turning off your computer To turn off your computer, on the Windows® taskbar click on the Start button, highlight Shut Down select Shut down; then click on OK You Down, OK. down can then turn off all peripherals connected to your computer. [. . . ] For specific questions and problems relating to the monitor and speaker set, refer to the documentation provided with those components. Q: My monitor is turned on and connected correctly but the screen is still blank. A: Check the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor. Also, move the mouse or tap a key on the keyboard to make sure that the monitor is not in power-saving mode. [. . . ]