User manual ACER ASPIRE M5700

[. . . ] Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondense 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, electronic, mechanical, 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. [. . . ] 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). The ratchet wheel in between the two buttons is added to provide easier scrolling capability. By simply moving the wheel with your index finger, you can quickly move through multiple pages, lines, or windows. The wheel may also function as a third button allowing you to quickly click or double-click an icon or a selected item. For information on how to clean your mouse, see "To clean your mouse" on page 5 PS/2 Mouse USB Mouse Note: If you are left-handed, refer to your Windows manual for instructions on how to set up your mouse for left-handed use. APSC-ug-en. book Page 17 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 17 Disk drives Your computer comes with the following disk drives. 3. 5-inch floppy disk drive Your computer's 3. 5-inch floppy disk drive can handle 720-KB and 1. 44MB capacity diskettes. The floppy diskettes are compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around. Here are some tips on how to take care of your diskettes: · · · · Always make backup copies of the diskettes that contain important data or program files. Keep diskettes away from magnetic fields and sources of heat. Avoid removing a diskette from a drive when the floppy drive activity light is on. Write-protect your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure. Placing it too far will make your body lean forward forcing you to sit in an unnatural position. Placing it too high will add tension to your shoulder muscles. · The keyboard should be placed just above your lap. Adjust the keyboard height by flipping the folding stands located under the keyboard. Keep your lower arms parallel to the floor as you type. Your upper arms and shoulders should be relaxed. If you feel any shoulder or neck strain, stop for a while and check your posture. Position your keyboard in front of your monitor. Putting your keyboard beside your monitor will make you turn your head while you type which could add tension to your neck muscles that may later result in neck strain. · · Positioning your mouse · · · The mouse should be placed on the same surface as your keyboard so that you can reach it with ease. Adjust its position to allow enough space for movement without making you stretch or lean over. Do not rest your wrist on the table when moving the mouse. APSC-ug-en. book Page 25 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 25 Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer is easy. [. . . ] This independence allows you to install DIMMs with different capacities to form different configurations. Installing a DIMM 1 2 3 Open the clips on the socket. Press the DIMM into the socket until the clips lock onto the DIMM. APSC-ug-en. book Page 49 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 49 Note: The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly. Turn the DIMM around and try to insert it again. Removing a DIMM 1 2 Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. [. . . ]