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APSC-ug-en.book Page ii Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM Copyright © 2001 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. AcerPower SC User’s guide Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
APSC-ug-en.book Page iii Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM iii Notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
APSC-ug-en.book Page iv Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM iv Use conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
APSC-ug-en.book Page v Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM v Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 3 Do not use this product near water. 4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
APSC-ug-en.book Page vi Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM vi 12 When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed a If liquid has been spilled into the product b If the product has been exposed to rain or water c If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
APSC-ug-en.book Page vii Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM vii Laser compliance statement The CD-ROM drive in this computer is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive’s classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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1 Overview 1 Package contents Taking care of your computer Important tips Cleaning and servicing 3 4 4 4 2 System tour 7 Features Front panel Rear panel USB Keyboard Programmable keys Internet/Suspend keys Multimedia keys Volume control/Mute Cursor keys Lock keys Windows keys Mouse Disk drives 3.
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APSC-ug-en.book Page 2 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM This chapter gives an overview of the product and the peripherals that come with it. It also contains tips on how to take care of your computer.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 3 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 3 Package contents Before you unpack your computer, make sure that you have enough space to set up your computer. Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 4 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 4 1 Overview Taking care of your computer Please read the important instructions listed in this section. Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer. Important tips • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 5 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 5 To clean your mouse 1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth. 3 Put the ball back and close the cover. To clean your monitor Make sure that you keep your screen clean. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor. When to contact a service technician • If you dropped and damaged the computer.
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APSC-ug-en.book Page 8 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 9 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 9 Features Here are just a few of your computer’s many features: Performance • Socket 370 processor • Intel® Celeron™ processor with built-in L2 cache • Intel® Pentium® III processor with 256K of Advanced Transfer Cache (front side bus of 100 and 133 MHz supported) • Expandable system memory to a maximum of 1-GB • Power management function • 3.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 10 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 10 2 System tour Front panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the following: No. Component No. Component 1 Headphone/Earphone port 7 Power LED 2 Increase/decrease volume 8 LAN LED 3 CD-ROM LED 9 Power button 4 CD-ROM tray 10 3.5-inch floppy disk drive eject button 5 Stop/Eject button 11 3.5-inch floppy disk drive 6 Skip/Forward button 12 3.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 11 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 11 Rear panel Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following: No. 1 Component System main power switch No.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 12 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 12 2 System tour USB Keyboard The USB keyboard that came with your computer has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys. No.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 13 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 13 Programmable keys The programmable keys help you directly access a URL (Web site) or launch any program, file, or application in your system. The fifth key is set to launch the media player. If you want to configure the settings of each key, right click on the Magic Keyboard icon located in your Windows desktop.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 14 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 14 2 System tour Icon Key Description Backward Press to skip backward to the previous file and start playing. Volume control/Mute The volume control/mute knob controls the speaker volume. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the volume. Press it to toggle between mute and sound. Cursor keys The cursor keys, also called the arrow keys, let you move the cursor around the screen.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 15 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 15 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows logo key Start button.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 16 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 16 2 System tour Mouse Your mouse has one ratchet wheel and two buttons: a left button and a right button. Quickly pressing and releasing the buttons is called clicking. Sometimes, you will need to do a double-click (clicking the same button twice quickly) or a right-click (clicking the right button quickly). The ratchet wheel in between the two buttons is added to provide easier scrolling capability.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 17 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 17 Disk drives Your computer comes with the following disk drives. 3.5-inch floppy disk drive Your computer’s 3.5-inch floppy disk drive can handle 720-KB and 1.44MB capacity diskettes. The floppy diskettes are compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around. Here are some tips on how to take care of your diskettes: • Always make backup copies of the diskettes that contain important data or program files.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 18 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 18 2 System tour However, they are more delicate than diskettes and must be handled with extra care. To insert a CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive: 1 Gently push the eject button located on the front panel. 2 Insert the CD. Make sure that the label or title side of the CD is facing upward. Caution: Hold the CD by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 19 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 19 Caution: Make sure that the CD is properly inserted before closing the CD tray. Improper insertion may damage both the CD and the CD-ROM drive. 3 Gently close the tray. To take care of your CDs: • Keep your CDs in a disk 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-ROM drive, or stop the computer from successfully reading the disc.
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APSC-ug-en.book Page 22 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 23 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 23 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.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 24 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 24 3 Setting up your computer Positioning your keyboard The location of the keyboard is a very important factor to your posture. Placing it too far will make your body lean forward forcing you to sit in an unnatural position. Placing it too high will add tension to your shoulder muscles. • The keyboard should be placed just above your lap. Adjust the keyboard height by flipping the folding stands located under the keyboard.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 25 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 25 Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the mouse, the USB keyboard, the monitor and the power cable. Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port or USB port located on the rear panel of your computer.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 26 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 26 3 Setting up your computer USB Keyboard Plug the USB keyboard cable into the USB port located on the rear panel of your computer.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 27 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 27 Monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the external monitor port located on the rear panel of your computer. Note: Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 28 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 28 3 Setting up your computer Power cable Caution: Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area. Make sure that it matches your computer’s voltage setting (see the voltage setting switch located on the rear panel of your computer). If they don’t match, change your computer’s voltage setting according to your area’s voltage range. Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your computer.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 29 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 29 Connecting options Printer Your computer supports both serial and parallel printers. To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port located on the rear panel of your computer. To connect a serial printer, plug the printer cable into either serial port 1 or serial port 2 located on the rear panel of your computer. See “Rear panel” on page 11 for the location of the serial ports.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 30 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 30 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.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 31 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 31 Modem Note: A modem connection is only available when you have a modem card installed in your system. Contact your dealer for more information. Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line and handset into their correspond ports on the rear panel of your computer. Refer to the figure below for the connections.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 32 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 32 3 Setting up your computer Multimedia devices You can connect multimedia devices such as speakers, a microphone, headphones or earphones and a joystick (for games). These devices will allow you to take advantage of your computer’s multimedia features.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 33 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 33 USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a new serial bus design that is capable of cascading low-/medium-speed peripherals (less than 12 Mbps) such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. With USB, complex cable connections can be eliminated. Your computer comes with two USB ports located on the rear panel. These ports allow you to connect additional serial devices to your computer without using up its system resources.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 34 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 34 3 Setting up your computer 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. To turn on your computer: 1 Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Locate and turn on the main power switch on the rear panel of your computer.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 35 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 35 3 On the front panel of your computer, press the power button. When the computer finishes booting, it is now ready for use. 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.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 36 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 36 3 Setting up your computer Turning off your computer To turn off your computer, do either of the following: • From your Windows desktop, click on Start, Shut Down... and select Shut down; then click on OK. • Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer, and then, press the power button for at least four seconds. Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in Suspend mode only.
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APSC-ug-en.book Page 38 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM This chapter contains instructions on how to upgrade your computer and basic information about your system board that you will find helpful when performing the upgrade process.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 39 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 39 Installation precautions Before you install any system 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.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 40 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 40 4 Upgrading your computer Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a system component: 1 See to it that the components are installed according to the stepby-step instructions in their respective sections. 2 Make sure you have set all the required jumpers. See “Mainboard” on page 45 for the correct jumper settings. 3 Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 41 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 41 Opening your computer Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected to it. Read the “Preinstallation instructions” on page 39. You need to open your computer before you can install additional components. See the following section for instructions. Removing the cover 1 Turn off the system power and unplug all cables. 2 Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 42 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 42 4 4 Upgrading your computer Push the housing cover slightly backward, then pull it upward to remove it from the chassis.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 43 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 43 Replacing the cover 1 Replace the housing cover.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 44 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 44 2 4 Upgrading your computer Secure the housing cover with the necessary screws.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 45 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 45 Mainboard The layout below shows all the connectors and jumpers of the mainboard. Refer to the table for a brief description of each connectors and jumpers. The mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer.
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APSC-ug-en.book Page 48 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 48 4 Upgrading your computer Installing additional memory The two 168-pin sockets onboard support Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM)-type DIMMs. You may install 32-MB, 64-MB, 128-MB, 256-MB, or 512-MB (single and double density) DIMMs for a maximum of 1-GB memory. The SDRAM DIMMs should work under 3.3 volts only; 5-volt memory devices are not supported. This system board supports both PC-100 (100MHz) and PC-133 (133 MHz) SDRAM.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 49 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 49 Note: The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly. Turn the DIMM around and try to insert it again. Removing a DIMM 1 Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. 2 Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 50 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 50 4 Upgrading your computer Upgrading the CPU This system board supports Pentium III and Celeron processors and future Intel processors. Both connects to a 370-pin socket form factor instead of the slot connector form factor. Note: Observe the ESD precautions when installing or removing a system component. See section “Installation precautions” on page 39. Follow these steps to upgrade your CPU: 1 Remove the cover as shown on page 41.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 51 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 51 6 Attach one side of the fan/heatsink metal bracket to the CPU socket and then gently push down the other side of the metal bracket until it locks in place. 7 Connect the 3-pin and 2-pin fan/heatsink cables to the system board. Refer to “Mainboard” on page 45 for the location of the fan/heatsink connectors. Note: The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 52 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 52 4 Upgrading your computer Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to replace the hard disk drive: 1 Remove the cover as shown on page 41. 2 Disconnect all cables connected to the hard disk and 3.5-inch floppy disk drives.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 53 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 53 3 Remove the 3.5-inch drive frame from the housing by pressing the tab on top and pivoting the frame outward.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 54 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 54 4 Upgrading your computer 4 Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk to the drive frame and pull out the hard disk drive. 5 Install a new 3.5-inch hard disk drive and secure it with the fours screws that you have removed previously. 6 Reinstall the frame into the housing as in the following figure: a Align the frame with the notch.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 55 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 55 b Pivot the frame toward the housing until the tab clicks into place.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 56 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 56 4 Upgrading your computer c Connect the disk drive cables and power cables. Note: Make sure that the other ends of the floppy disk drive cables are connected to their corresponding connectors on the system board. 7 Reinstall the housing cover as instructed on page 43.
APSC-ug-en.book Page 57 Friday, October 5, 2001 9:39 AM 57 Installing an expansion card On your mainboard, you will find empty slots. These slots allow you to install expansion cards to further upgrade your computer. To install an expansion card: 1 Remove the cover as shown on page 41. 2 Locate an empty PCI slot on the system board. 3 Remove the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot. 4 Remove the PCI card from its protective packaging.
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