User manual ACER ASPIRE SA10

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Make sure that the LANScope installation CD is properly inserted into the optical drive. Improper insertion may damage both the CD and the drive. Refer to page 27 for instructions on how to insert a CD into your computer's optical drive. 2 Follow all onscreen instructions until installation is completed. For more information on how to use the LANScope, you may refer to the LANScope Help menu. Note: Acer LANScope currently supports Windows® 98, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP platforms. 85 Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software which finds and repairs infected files, protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure. It also scans incoming email attachments for viruses. It provides useful virus detection and repair facilities. How do I check for viruses using Norton AntiVirus? A full system scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan: 1 Start Norton AntiVirus · or · 2 Click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus. Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses. 3 In the Scan for Viruses pane, click Scan My Computer. 86 4 Under Actions, click Scan. 5 System utilities When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. 5 When you are done reviewing the summary, click Finished. You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working. For more information about Norton AntiVirus, including setting up custom scans and scheduling scans, refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu. 87 NTI CD-Maker (for models with CD-RW) The NTI CD-Maker is a CD-Recording software which allows you to create and copy audio, data and videos to CD-R or CD-RW discs. To copy an audio or data disc: 1 2 3 Click the Quick Burning icon on the desktop. Insert the CD you would like to copy into the source drive and a blank disc into the target drive. Running the Recovery operation will erase all files previously saved in your computer so make sure to back up your important files before starting the recovery process. If you attempt to restore your system using the One Button Recovery feature, and the system DOES NOT respond, contact your local vendor or authorised Acer representative immediately. 99 Using Backup (Windows® XP only) The Backup utility creates copies of information on your hard disk. In the event that the original data on your hard disk is erased or overwritten, or becomes inaccessible because of a hark disk malfunction, you can use the copy to restore your lost or damaged data. How do I back up files from my hard drive? To run the Backup utility: 1 2 3 4 5 Click the Start button in the taskbar. Highlight All Programs Click Accessories Select System Tools Click Backup When Backup starts, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your backup profile and schedule. For more information about Backup, refer to Windows® XP help. 100 5 System utilities Disk Defragmenter (Windows® XP only) The disk degfragmentation utility consolidates files and folders on your computer's hard disk. This allows your computer to access files and folders and save new data more efficiently. By consolidating your files and folders, the defragmenter also consolidates the volume's free space, making it less likely that new files will be fragmented. How do I defragment my hard drive? To run the Disk Defragmenter: 1 2 3 4 5 Click the Start button in the taskbar. Highlight All Programs Click Accessories Select System Tools Click Disk Defragmenter When Disk Defragmenter opens, select a drive/volume and click Analyze. The system will quickly examine the volume and determine wether it needs to be defragmented or not. For more information about Disk Defragmenter, refer to Windows® XP help. 6 Frequently asked questions This chapter tells you what to do in case your computer is not working properly. However, if a more serious problem arises, contact your dealer or the technical support center (www. acersupport. com) for assistance. 104 6 Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions The following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions to the situation. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. [. . . ] The following screen appears: Press <Y> key to accept the selection. Note: You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you perform this operation. Note: This operation may cause some issues such as incompatible RAID configuration, a failed volume or failed disk. 126 Appendix C: RAID introduction( for R series model only) Installation of Intel® Application Accelerator RAID Utility The Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition is the software package that enables high-performance RAID 0 or RAID 1 arrays in Windows® XP. This version of Intel® Application Accelerator contains the following key features: · · · Serial ATA RAID driver for Windows® XP Intel® Application Accelerator RAID Edition utility Migration Feature Insert the Acer System CD and click on the "Intel IAA RAID Edition" to install the software. The InstallShield Wizard will automatically begin the installation process. Click on the Next button to proceed from the installation welcome window. 127 After reading the license agreement in the following window, click Yes button to continue. Select the folder in which you want the program to be installed in the following window, and click Next button to start installation. 128 Appendix C: RAID introduction( for R series model only) Select a program folder in the following window where you want Setup to add the program icon. Default is "Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition. " The following window appears to show the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition Setup installation progress. 129 Once the installation is complete, the following window appears. Click the Finish button to end the installation and exit the setup utility. 130 Appendix C: RAID introduction( for R series model only) RAID Migration Instructions The Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition offers the flexibility to upgrade from a single Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive to a two drive RAID-0 configuration when an additional SATA hard drive is added to the system. [. . . ]