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extensa2 - EN.book Page ii Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM Copyright © 2001. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Aspire EL User’s guide Original Issue: July 2001 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.
extensa2 - EN.book Page iii Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 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.
extensa2 - EN.book Page iv Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 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.
extensa2 - EN.book Page v Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM v 9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 10 Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
extensa2 - EN.book Page vi Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM vi the YMark2000 test, and has been found to meet NSTL's standards for Year 2000 hardware compliance. For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http:// global.acer.com/service/pcy2000.html Laser compliance statement The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive in this computer is a laser product. The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive’s classification label (shown below) is located on the drive.
Notices FCC notice Important safety instructions Year 2000 compliance statement Laser compliance statement TCO 95 compliant iii iii iv v vi vi 1 First things first 1 Welcome! Package contents Before you start... Important tips Cleaning and servicing Asking for technical assistance Accessing your online guide 3 4 5 5 5 6 6 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL 7 Features The front panel The rear panel The keyboard The mouse Disk drives Hard disk 3.
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extensa2 - EN.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM This chapter describes the contents of your computer package and also provides important tips on how to take care of your computer.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 3 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 3 Welcome! Welcome and thank you for purchasing the Aspire EL computer. You are now the proud owner of a top of the line multimedia computer system.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 4 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 4 1 First things first Package contents Before you unpack your computer, make sure that you have enough space to set it up. Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Aspire EL • Just for Starters...
extensa2 - EN.book Page 5 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 5 Before you start... Please read the safety instructions listed in this section. Following these instructions on the care and use of your new computer will help you maximize its durability. 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.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 6 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 6 1 First things first 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.
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extensa2 - EN.book Page 8 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 9 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 9 Features Here are just a few of your computer’s many features: Performance • Intel Pentium® 4 micro Pin Grid Array (mPGA) processor with integrated 256 KB on-die L2 cache • Expandable system memory to a maximum of 3 GB • High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk • 3.
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extensa2 - EN.book Page 11 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 11 The front panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the following: No. Description No. Description 1 Speaker/Headphone-out port 11 Power button 2 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive activity indicator 12 3.5-inch floppy drive eject button 3 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive emergency eject hole 13 3.5-inch floppy drive 4 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Stop/Eject button 14 3.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 12 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 12 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL The rear panel Your computer offers several ports that allow you to connect peripheral devices. These ports are located on the rear panel of your computer. For information on how to connect the peripherals, refer to “Connecting peripherals” on page 27 and “Adding options to your Aspire EL” on page 31. Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following: No.
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extensa2 - EN.book Page 14 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 14 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL The keyboard Your computer comes with a USB keyboard. The keyboard has fullsized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys. For information on how to connect your USB keyboard, please see “Connecting peripherals” on page 27. No.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 15 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 15 No. Component Function 3 Windows logo key Start button.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 16 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 16 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL No. Component Function 10 Multimedia keys Allow you to do the following: 11 12 Internet/Suspend keys Programmable keys • Play/Pause button - press to start playing the audio or video file. Press again to pause. • Stop button - press to stop playing the audio or video file. • Forward button - press to skip forward to the next file and start playing.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 17 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 17 The mouse Your computer comes with a USB mouse. The mouse has one ratchet wheel and two buttons: a right button and a left 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). For information on how to connect your USB mouse, see “Connecting peripherals” on page 27. No.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 18 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 18 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL Disk drives Your Aspire EL computer comes with the following disk drives: Hard disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (E-IDE) hard disk. 3.5-inch floppy drive Your computer’s 3.5-inch floppy drive supports 720-KB, 1.44-MB and 2.88-MB capacity diskettes. Floppy diskettes are compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 19 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 19 Sliding the write-protect tab to the not-write-protect position (2) will allow you to store and modify data in your diskettes. • When you put a label on a 3.5-inch diskette, make sure that the label is properly attached (flat on the surface) and within the labeling area (area with a slight surface depression) on the diskette.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 20 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 20 • 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL Keep your discs in a disk case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage. Your Aspire EL computer has a built-in CD/DVD compartment located on the lower front panel. Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disc, impair the disc lens reader on the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, or stop the computer from successfully reading the disc.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 21 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 21 To insert a CD/DVD into your computer’s CD-ROM/DVDROM/CD-RW drive: 1 Gently press the drive Stop/Eject button located on the front panel. 2 When the disc tray slides open, insert the CD/DVD with the label or title side of the disc facing upward. 3 Gently press the disc down to make sure that it is properly inserted. Caution! While pressing the CD/DVD, be careful not to bend the disc tray.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 22 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 22 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL To eject the CD or DVD tray: • To eject the CD or DVD tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive Stop/Eject button. • To eject the CD or DVD tray when the computer is turned off, insert the tip of a pen or a paperclip into the emergency eject hole to pop out the tray.
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extensa2 - EN.book Page 24 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 25 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 25 Arranging a comfortable work area Working safely begins with the appropriate 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.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 26 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 26 3 Setting up your Aspire EL 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.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 27 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 27 Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor and the power cable. USB mouse Plug the USB mouse cable into any of the USB ports located on the front and rear panel of your computer. Note: If you are using a PS/2 mouse, plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port located on the rear panel of your computer.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 28 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 28 3 Setting up your Aspire EL USB keyboard Plug the USB keyboard cable into any of the USB ports located on the front and rear panel of your computer. Note: If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port located on the rear panel of your computer.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 29 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 29 Monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor/ VGA port located on the rear panel of your computer. Note: Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 30 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 30 3 Setting up your Aspire EL 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.
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extensa2 - EN.book Page 32 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM This chapter will tell you how to connect additional peripherals and what to do if you want to upgrade your computer key link: accessories.acer.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 33 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 33 Connecting options Printer Your Aspire EL computer supports serial, parallel and USB printers. To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel/ printer port located on the rear panel of your computer. Note: If you are using a serial printer, connect the printer cable into either serial port 1 or serial port 2 located on the rear panel of your computer.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 34 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 34 4 Adding options to your Aspire EL 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 located on the rear panel of your computer. Note: Consult your operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 35 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 35 Modem (optional) 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 corresponding ports on the rear panel of your computer. Refer to the figure below for the connections.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 36 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 36 4 Adding options to your Aspire EL Multimedia devices Your Aspire EL computer comes with multimedia features (making work more fun!) which allows you to connect such devices as speakers, a microphone, speakers, headphones or earphones, an external CD player and a joystick (for games).
extensa2 - EN.book Page 37 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 37 Refer to the figure below for the connections. Note: For information on how to configure the multimedia devices, consult the documentation that came with each device.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 38 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 38 4 Adding options to your Aspire EL 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 four USB ports; two are located on the rear panel while the other two are inside the front panel’s multimedia port bay.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 39 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 39 Turning on your computer After connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in the power cable, you are now ready to turn your 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 On your computer's rear panel, set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable in your area (a) then turn on the main power switch (b).
extensa2 - EN.book Page 40 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 40 3 4 Adding options to your Aspire EL 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 in 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.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 41 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 41 Turning off your computer To turn off your computer, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button, point to Shut Down..., select Shut down from the dropdown window then click on OK. You can then turn off all peripherals connected to your computer. If you cannot shut down your computer, press the power button for at least four seconds. Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in a Suspend mode only.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 42 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 42 4 Adding options to your Aspire EL Configuring your Acer GoTo drive Follow the steps below in configuring your Acer GoTo drive: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Remove the Acer GoTo drive frame from the bay as in the following figure: a Unlock the Acer GoTo drive bay using the key shipped in with your computer. b Pull the drive frame handle downward. c Remove the drive frame from the Acer GoTo drive bay.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 43 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 43 3 Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk to the drive frame (a), remove the frame cover (b) then the hard disk (c). 4 Install a new 3.5-inch hard disk (a), replace the frame cover (b) then secure it with the fours screws that you have previously removed (c).
extensa2 - EN.book Page 44 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 44 4 Adding options to your Aspire EL 5 Reinstall the drive frame into the Acer GoTo drive bay (a) then lock the drive bay (b). 6 Turn on your computer. Your Acer GoTo hard drive is ready for use. Note: When you turn on your computer, the BIOS setup utility automatically configures your system based on the storage capacity of the swappable drive installed.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 45 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 45 Upgrading your computer Certain components of your computer are upgradeable such as the memory, the disk drives and the expansion cards. However, for safety purposes, we do not recommend that you perform these upgrades yourself. If you want to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 46 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 46 4 Adding options to your Aspire EL Mainboard The layout below shows all the connectors and jumpers on the mainboard. Refer to the table for a brief description of each connectors and jumpers.
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extensa2 - EN.book Page 49 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 49 System utilities Depending on the hardware and optional features installed in your Aspire EL computer, your system came bundled with several program utilities designed to streamline your computer's operations. Refer to your online guide for more information on these utilities.
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extensa2 - EN.book Page 52 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. key link: www.acersupport.com.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 53 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 53 Acer is dedicated in bringing you a reliable and easy to maintain computer. However, we realize that some problems may arise unexpectedly. Below are possible questions that may arise during the use of your computer with corresponding easy troubleshooting solutions to the situation.. Q: I pressed the power button on but the system did not boot up. A: Check the power indicator. If the indicator is not lit, no power is being applied to the system.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 54 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 54 5 Need help? Q: Nothing appears on the screen. A: Your computer’s power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. Press any key to turn the display back on. If pressing a key does not work, you can restart your computer. If restarting your computer does not work, contact your dealer or the technical support center for support. Q: My printer does not work.
extensa2 - EN.book Page 55 Tuesday, July 17, 2001 1:34 PM 55 • Check your drive by using a good (i.e., undamaged) diskette or a good CD/DVD. If your floppy drive, CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive cannot read the information on the good diskette or CD/ DVD, there may be a problem with the drive. Contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance. Q: System cannot write to a diskette or disc. A: Check the following: • Make sure the diskette is not write-protected. See “Disk drives” on page 18.
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