User manual ACER ASPIRE M5711

[. . . ] 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 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, 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. [. . . ] If you want to replace your hard disk or upgrade it, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for support. 3 Setting up your computer This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals. 27 Arranging a comfortable work area Working safely begins with the arrangement of your work space and the proper use of equipment. For this reason, it is very important to take time and think about how you are going to arrange your work area. Here are some points to consider: Adjusting your chair Having the right kind of chair does not necessarily mean that you'll be properly supported. It is necessary to adjust your chair to fit your body. Proper body posture will make you more comfortable and productive. If you have a chair that tilts, lock the tilt knobs so that your chair will not tilt forward or backward while you are using your computer. Adjust your chair height in such a way that you can sit on it with your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet resting flat on the floor. Your torso works harder to maintain balance if you do not rest your body on the chair back. · · Positioning your PC Take note of the following when selecting a location for your computer: · Do not put your computer near any equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as radio transmitters, televisions, copy machines, or heating and airconditioning equipment. Avoid dusty areas and extremes of temperature and humidity. You may place your computer beside your desk or under your table, as long as it does not block the space that you need for working and moving. · · 28 3 Setting up your computer Positioning your monitor Place your monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 50 to 60 centimeters away. Adjust the display in such a way that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. Positioning your keyboard The location of the keyboard is a very important factor to your posture. You can then turn off all peripherals connected to your computer. If you cannot shut down your computer normally, press the power button for at least four seconds. Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in Suspend mode only. Note: You do not need to turn off the main power switch every time you turn off your computer. Turn off the main power switch only if: - you will not use your computer for a long time or - your computer needs servicing. 38 3 Setting up your computer Connecting options Printer Your computer supports parallel, USB and serial printer. Note: The printers shown below are for your reference only. Actual device model may vary in select countries. Parallel printer To connect a printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port (burgundy port) located on the rear panel of your computer. 39 USB printer To connect a printer, plug the printer cable into the USB port (black port) located on the rear panel of your computer. Serial printer To connect a printer, plug the printer cable into the serial port (teal or turquiose) located on the rear panel of your computer. See "Rear panel" on page 13 for the location of the serial port. 40 3 Setting up your computer Serial mouse To connect a serial mouse, plug the serial mouse cable into the serial port (teal or turquiose port) located on the rear panel of your computer. 41 LCD Monitor To connect an LCD monitor, plug the LCD monitor's VGA cable into the VGA port (blue port) located on the rear panel of your computer. 42 3 Setting up your computer Network You can connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. To do so, simply plug the network cable into the network port on the rear panel of your computer. Note: Consult your operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup. 43 Multimedia devices You can connect multimedia devices such as microphone, earphone or headphone, external speakers, audio line-in device and a joystick (for games). These devices will allow you to take advantage of your computer's multimedia features. Note: The multimedia devices shown below are for your reference only. Actual device models may vary in select countries. Plug the devices in as follows: Note: For information on how to configure multimedia devices, consult the documentation that came with each device. · microphone: connects to the Microphone-in jack (pink jack) located on the front and rear panel of your computer. Note: The system has two microphone-in jack (front and rear). However, you cannot use both of them at the same time. By default, your system enables the microphone-in jack in front and disables the one at the back. 44 3 Setting up your computer · earphones, headphones: connect to the Headphone-out jack (lime jack) located on the front panel of your computer Note: To adjust the volume of the headphones, click on the Volume icon located on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen. [. . . ] If yes, remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart your computer. The operating system files may be damaged or missing. Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart your computer. This will automatically diagnose your system and make necessary fixes. [. . . ]