User manual ACER ASPIRE M5300

[. . . ] - If you're reading this because you're having trouble with your computer, check the Troubleshooting section in My Aspire Guide software or the "Need Help?" section in this book. ) Table of Contents 1 2 2 4 5 5 6 6 9 10 12 12 13 15 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 22 22 22 23 24 24 27 27 34 Welcome Before You Start Safety Instructions Proper Setup and Placement Tips An Introduction to Your Aspire The System: Aspire Microtower Setting Up Your Aspire Turning Your Aspire On and Off The Mouse The Keyboard The Monitor The Speakers Drives on Your Computer Using Your Floppy Drive Formatting a Floppy Diskette Using Your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Your Data/Fax Modem Accessing the Internet Connecting an Optional Printer Printer Driver Installation Connecting an Optional Serial Device Connecting an Optional Joystick or MIDI Device Copyright Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks and Aspire is a trademark of Acer Inc. Microsoft Windows and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brands/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Printed in Taiwan First printing December 1998 Getting the Most from Your Aspire Audio System Playing an Audio CD Adjusting the Volume The Electronic Mixing Board Adding Options to Your Aspire Opening/Closing Your Aspire Microtower Need Help? [. . . ] If you are not already connected to the Internet, a dialog box will display and you will be asked to establish a dial-in connection to your Internet Service Provider. 4 · Once your Internet connection has been established, you will have access to a library of information about your computer. A list of who to contact for technical support is also provided on the web. This information is very helpful, especially when you are experiencing major problems with your computer. Maintenance The Maintenance area contains the following options: 32 Need Help? 33 Troubleshooting­General Refer to My Aspire Guide software for complete troubleshooting information on your system. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions: The Start button is not displayed on screen. The taskbar has either been resized too small or it is in a hidden location. To retrieve the taskbar: 1 · Press the Start key on the keyboard. My modem connects, but there's no dial tone. 1 · Check to see if the phone lines (in and out) are properly connected­sometimes the line to the phone and the line to the wall jacks are reversed. If needed, refer to the Easy Setup poster that came with your Acer computer. 1 · Ensure that the line from the wall jack is plugged into the jack on the back of the computer labeled Line or Wall. Non-system disk Check and make sure that you do not have a disk in your floppy drive. If you still get this error, do a CPR Quick Fix Boot to fix the start up files on your hard drive. CMOS Checksum Error Press the Ctrl + Alt + Esc keys, after the beep during the boot process, then select Restore Default Settings to restore original CMOS values. Diskette Drive Controller Error or Not Installed Call Acer Technical Support. Diskette Drive A: Type Mismatch Press the Ctrl + Alt + Esc keys, after the beep during boot process, then select Restore Default Settings. Hard disk Controller Error Refer to Acer Service Center and run the Hardware Diagnostics. Hard disk 0 Error Refer to the Acer Service Center and choose Maintenance Tools Menu, scan Hard Drive for Errors. Please contact Acer technical support for more help. My floppy drive won't read my disk. 1 · Eject the disk from the floppy drive, then reinsert it and try again. 3 · Verify that the problem is the disk, not the drive, by checking another floppy that you know is valid. 36 Need Help? 37 Hard disk 1 Error Refer to Acer Service Center and choose Maintenance Tools Menu, scan Hard Drive for Errors. [. . . ] 6 · Vous devez fournir à Acer la preuve du lieu et de la date de l'achat du Produit. Notice 1: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notice 2: Shielded interface cables, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. Fax/Modem and FCC Compliance This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information along with the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of 0. 8, to your telephone company. If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company may discontinue your service temporarily. [. . . ]