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Acer AcerPower Sc User Manual
Summary of AcerPower Sc
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Acerpower sc user’s guide apsc-ug-en.Book page i friday, october 5, 2001 9:39 am.
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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. This company makes no representations or warranti...
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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. This device generates, uses...
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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: ...
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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 ...
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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. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operatin...
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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 ...
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Viii apsc-ug-en.Book page viii friday, october 5, 2001 9:39 am.
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Contents 1 overview 1 package contents 3 taking care of your computer 4 important tips 4 cleaning and servicing 4 2 system tour 7 features 9 front panel 10 rear panel 11 usb keyboard 12 programmable keys 13 internet/suspend keys 13 multimedia keys 13 volume control/mute 14 cursor keys 14 lock keys 1...
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X turning on your computer 34 turning off your computer 36 4 upgrading your computer 37 installation precautions 39 esd precautions 39 preinstallation instructions 39 post-installation instructions 40 opening your computer 41 removing the cover 41 replacing the cover 43 mainboard 45 cpu frequency ta...
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1 overview apsc-ug-en.Book page 1 friday, october 5, 2001 9:39 am.
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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 2 friday, october 5, 2001 9:39 am.
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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. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • acerpower sc • usb keyboard • mouse • power ...
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1 overview 4 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 ...
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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 c...
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1 overview 6 apsc-ug-en.Book page 6 friday, october 5, 2001 9:39 am.
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2 system tour apsc-ug-en.Book page 7 friday, october 5, 2001 9:39 am.
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This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer. Apsc-ug-en.Book page 8 friday, october 5, 2001 9:39 am.
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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 ...
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2 system tour 10 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-i...
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11 rear panel your computer’s rear panel consists of the following: for information on how to connect the peripherals, see “connecting peripherals” on page 25 and “connecting options” on page 29. No. Component no. Component 1 system main power switch 10 parallel port 2 voltage selector 11 vga/monito...
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2 system tour 12 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. Description 1 programmable keys 2 internet/suspend keys 3 multimedia keys 4 volume/mute nob 5 scroll lock key 6 num lock ...
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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 ...
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2 system tour 14 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. Th...
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15 windows keys the keyboard has two keys that perform windows-specific functions. Key description windows logo key start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions, such as: • windows + tab: activate the next taskbar button • windows + e: explore my computer • windows + f: find do...
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2 system tour 16 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...
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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 1.44- mb capacity diskettes. The floppy diskettes are compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around. Here are some tips on how to take care ...
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2 system tour 18 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. Cautio...
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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...
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3 setting up your computer apsc-ug-en.Book page 21 friday, october 5, 2001 9:39 am.
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This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals. Apsc-ug-en.Book page 22 friday, october 5, 2001 9:39 am.
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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 h...
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3 setting up your computer 24 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 keybo...
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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. Connecting th...
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3 setting up your computer 26 usb keyboard plug the usb keyboard cable into the usb port located on the rear panel of your computer. Apsc-ug-en.Book page 26 friday, october 5, 2001 9:39 am.
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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 27 friday, october 5, 2001 9:39 am.
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3 setting up your computer 28 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 sett...
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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 por...
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3 setting up your computer 30 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 yo...
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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 figu...
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3 setting up your computer 32 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. Plug the devices in as follows: • microphone:...
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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...
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3 setting up your computer 34 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, f...
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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...
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3 setting up your computer 36 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...
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4 upgrading your computer apsc-ug-en.Book page 37 friday, october 5, 2001 9:39 am.
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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 38 friday, october 5, 2001 9:39 am.
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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 proces...
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4 upgrading your computer 40 post-installation instructions observe the following after installing a system component: 1 see to it that the components are installed according to the step- by-step instructions in their respective sections. 2 make sure you have set all the required jumpers. See “mainb...
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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 i...
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4 upgrading your computer 42 4 push the housing cover slightly backward, then pull it upward to remove it from the chassis. Apsc-ug-en.Book page 42 friday, october 5, 2001 9:39 am.
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43 replacing the cover 1 replace the housing cover. Apsc-ug-en.Book page 43 friday, october 5, 2001 9:39 am.
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4 upgrading your computer 44 2 secure the housing cover with the necessary screws. Apsc-ug-en.Book page 44 friday, october 5, 2001 9:39 am.
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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. It should look like the figure shown below: apsc-ug-en.Book page 45 friday, oc...
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4 upgrading your computer 46 : connector description cn1 ps/2 connectors cn2 usb/lan connectors cn3 atx power connector cn5 printer/vga/com2 connectors cn7 ide2 connector cn8 ide1 connector cn9 game/midi port cn10 12-pin ac’97 connector cn11 audio cd connector cn12 fdd connector cn13 hdd led connect...
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47 cpu frequency table jp7 power switch connector jp9 1-2: set cn21 as slave 2-3: set cn21 as master s4 s3 s2 s1 cpu sdram 0 0 0 0 66 100 0 0 0 1 100 100 0 0 1 0 150 100 0 0 1 1 133 100 0 1 0 1 100 133 0 1 1 0 100 150 0 1 1 1 133 133 1 0 0 0 66 66 connector description apsc-ug-en.Book page 47 friday...
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4 upgrading your computer 48 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 shoul...
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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 ...
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4 upgrading your computer 50 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 co...
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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 ...
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4 upgrading your computer 52 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 52 friday, october 5, 2001 9:39 am.
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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 53 friday, october 5, 2001 9:39 am.
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4 upgrading your computer 54 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...
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55 b pivot the frame toward the housing until the tab clicks into place..
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4 upgrading your computer 56 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 56 frid...
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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 ...
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