User manual ACER ASPIRE M7811

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] When cleaning discs, use a clean, dust-free cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge. Clean your CD or DVD drive periodically. You may refer to the Cleaning kit for instructions. Cleaning kits can be purchased in any computer or electronics shop. · · · Hard disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (EIDE) hard disk. If you want to replace your hard disk or upgrade it, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for support. 22 2 System tour 3 Setting up your computer This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals. 25 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. Then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet. 31 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. Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. On the rear panel of your computer, set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area (a) then turn on the power switch (b). 32 3. 3 Setting up your computer 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. 33 Turning off your computer To turn off your computer, click on the Start button, highlight Shut Down, select Shut down; then click on OK. 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. 34 3 Setting up your computer Connecting options Printer To connect a printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port (burgundy port) located on the rear panel of your computer. Note: The printer shown below is for your reference only. Actual device model may vary in select countries. 35 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. 36 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. 37 USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a new serial bus design that is capable of cascading peripherals such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. With USB, complex cable connections can be eliminated. Your computer comes with four USB ports: two each on both the front and rear panels. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]