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 holding a disc, hold it by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints. 3. Push the eject button again to close the tray. To take care of your CDs and DVDs · Keep your disc in its case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage. Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disc, impair the disc lens reader on the CD or DVD drive, or stop the computer from successfully reading the disc. When handling discs, always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints. When cleaning discs, use a clean, dust-free cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge. 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. 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 Veriton 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. 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. Your computer comes with four USB ports: two each on both the front and rear panels. These ports allow you to connect additional serial devices to your computer without using up its system resources. To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into any of the USB ports (black port). Note: The USB devices shown below are for your reference only. Actual device models may vary in select countries. 38 3 Setting up your computer Note: Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to connect or daisy-chain more USB devices. 39 Multimedia devices You can connect multimedia devices such as microphone, headphone or earphone, 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 Mic-in jack (pink jack) located on the front and rear panel of your computer. Note: The system has two microphone-in ports (front and rear). The default setting for your system enables the microphone-in port in front and disables the one at the back. 40 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. When the volume control pops up, drag the Volume control lever to the desired level. You can also use the Volume control button on the keyboard. 41 · external USB speakers: connect to the Audio-out/Line-out jack (lime jack) and USB port (black port) located on the rear panel of your computer. · audio line-in device: connects to the Audio-in/Line-in jack (light blue jack) located on the rear panel of your computer 42 3 Setting up your computer · joystick: connects to the Game/MIDI port the rear panel of your computer (gold port) located on 4 Upgrading your computer This chapter contains instructions on how to upgrade your computer and basic information about your system boards that you will find helpful when performing the upgrade process. 45 Installation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with preinstallation and post-installation instructions. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. [. . . ] Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation. 6. Caution!Using the Recovery CD will erase all files previously saved in your computer so make sure to back up your important files before starting the recovery process. Make sure that the Systems CD/Recovery CD is properly inserted into the CD or DVD drive. Improper insertion may damage both the CD and the drive. 6 Q&A This chapter tells you what to do in case your computer is not working properly. [. . . ]