Acer Power ST User’s guide Copyright Notice © Acer Incorporated 2003. All rights reserved. Acer Incorporated reserves the right to change product specifications and the information contained in this user guide without notice. No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, or for any purpose, without prior written permission from Acer Incorporated.
iii Welcome Congratulations on purchasing your new AcerPower computer! You now have the convenience and flexibility of a full-featured multimedia PC, offering increased productivity combined with first class digital entertainment. Incorporating the latest Microsoft® Windows® operating system, your AcerPower offers a host of functions designed to improve your computing experience.
iv Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
v Before You Start To ensure that you can use your computer safely and correctly, please read this user guide carefully before you start. For future reference, keep this user guide handy at all times. Important safety instructions 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.
vi 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.
vii Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Setting Up The System It only takes a few minutes to set up your new AcerPower system. Start by preparing your workspace. Make sure that the surface is stable, level and clean.
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iii iii Before You Start Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Setting Up The System Placement Tips v v vi vii vii vii Features Performance Multimedia Connectivity 1 1 1 2 System Overview Computer Front View Computer Rear View 3 4 6 System Components Disk drives Floppy drive CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Hard disk Mouse Keyboard Speaker (Optional) Monitor (Optional) Modem Card (Optional) 8 8 8 8 9 10 10 10 11 11 Setting up your system Arranging a comfortabl
Turning off your computer 16 Upgrading Your System Installation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening The Case Installing New Components Mainboard Components 17 17 17 17 18 18 19 20 Software Acrobat Reader Norton AntiVirus NTI CD-Maker (for models with CD-RW) PowerDVD (for models with DVD) 22 22 22 23 23 Q&A 24
1 Features Here are just a few of your computer’s many features: Performance • Intel Pentium® 4 processor • System memory expandable to a maximum of 2GB using DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) DIMM modules Note: To capitalize on the system memory capacity mentioned above, you must use 1-GB capacity memory modules which are not yet available in the market. The biggest capacity memory module type currently available is 512-MB which allows a maximum of 1GB.
2 Connectivity • Two PS/2 interfaces for mouse and keyboard • One serial and one parallel interfaces • One VGA port • Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (two on the front and two on the rear panel) • High-speed fax/data PCI modem (optional) • 10Base-T/100Base-TX network support with remote wake-up function
3 System Overview Take a few moments to study your new AcerPower computer system. Learn the locations of the buttons, ports and other hardware features.
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8 System Components Your AcerPower computer system is made up of several components. These include the computer itself, the monitor, keyboard, and speaker set. This section provides a brief description of the main component features. Disk drives Your computer comes with the following disk drives: Floppy drive Your computer’s 3.5-inch floppy drive accepts 720-KB and 1.44-MB capacity diskettes. The floppy diskettes are compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around.
9 eventually replace CD-ROMs, as well as VHS video cassettes and laser discs. CDs and DVDs, like diskettes, are also compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around. However, they are more delicate than diskettes and must be handled with extra care. To insert a CD or DVD into your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD drive: 1 Gently push the eject button located on the front panel. 2 When the disc tray slides open, insert the CD or DVD. Make sure that the label or title side of the disc is facing upward.
10 Mouse Your mouse features standard controls: two buttons and a scroll wheel for convenient navigation in documents and web pages. Connect the cord to one of the computer's PS2 ports. Keyboard Your AcerPower computer system includes a corded keyboard, you should connect the cord to the PS/2 keyboard port at the back of the computer before starting Windows.
11 Monitor (Optional) Your AcerPower computer system might includes a monitor designed to provide high quality visual images. The size and type of monitor included in your system depends on the system model you purchased. Plug your monitor into the VGA port at the back of your computer. For more information on using your monitor, refer to the included manual. Modem Card (Optional) Depending on the models, your AcerPower might include a modem card in the rear panel of the PCI slot.
12 Setting up your system 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.
13 Positioning your monitor Place your monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 50 to 60 centimeters away. Adjust the display in such a way that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. Positioning your keyboard The location of the keyboard is a very important factor to your posture. Placing it too far away 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.
14 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. Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the the USB port PS/2 mouse port (black port) or the (green port) located on the rear panel of your computer. Keyboard Plug the keyboard cable into the USB port PS/2 keyboard port (black port) or the (purple port) located on the rear panel of your computer.
15 Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your computer. Then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet. 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.
16 Turning off your computer To turn off your computer, on the Windows® taskbar click on the Start button, highlight Shut Down Down, select Shut down; down then click on OK. OK You can then turn off all peripherals connected to your computer. If you cannot shut down your computer normally, press the power button for at least four seconds. Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in Suspend mode only. Note: You do not need to turn off the main power switch every time you turn off your computer.
17 Upgrading Your System You can quickly and easily expand your AcerPower computer system by adding additional components. Alternatively, you can upgrade existing components to provide enhanced performance. 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.
18 Warning! Not turning off the computer properly before you start installing the components may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician. Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component: 1 See to it that the components are installed according to the stepby-step instructions in their respective sections.
19 Installing New Components Make sure you only use components that are compatible with your AcerPower computer. Consult your dealer about the suitability of new components before you purchase them. To ensure correct installation, refer to the documentation that comes with your new components before you start to add or replace components. Possible upgrade options include the following: • Replace the HDD with a higher capacity model, or add a second HDD. • Install additional memory.
20 Mainboard Components RETENTION MODULE CPUFAN1 DDR2 DDR1 DIM1 DIM2 CPUFAN1 CPU SOCKET ATX1 ATX 1 CDIN2 IDE2 ATX2 AUDIO1 AUDIO1 CDIN2 CDIN1 ATX2 CDIN1 IDE1 IDE2 AGP1 PCI1 USB2 IR1 PCI1 BAT1 PCI2 JP1 PCI2 JP1 JP3 IDE1 A GP 1 USB3 PANEL1 IR1 PCI3 USB2 USB3 PANEL1 JP3 SPEAKER1 PCI3 COM2 CNR1 BAT1 CNR1 WOM1 SPEAKER1 COM2 WOL1 CASFAN1 FDD1 WOM1 WOL1 FDD1 CASFAN1 Label Component AGP1 Accelerated Graphics Port ATX1 Power connector ATX2 Standard 20-pin ATX power co
21 Label Component CPU SOCKET Micro PGA 478-pin socket for Pentium 4 CPUs CPUFAN1 Cooling fan for CPU DIM1, DIM2 Two 184-pin DDR SDRAM FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector IDE 1 Primary IDE channel IDE 2 Secondary IDE channel IR1 Infrared cable header JP1 Clear CMOS jumper JP3 BIOS protection jumper PANEL1 Connector for case front panel switches and LED indicators PCI1 ~ PCI3 Three 32-bit add-on card slots SPEAKER1 Speaker connector USB2 Front panel USB headers USB3 Front panel USB
22 Software Your computer comes with the following applications: • Acrobat® Reader™ • Norton AntiVirus • NTI CD-Maker •PowerDVD All of the applications that came with your computer are very easy to use. However, if you need more help and information, you may refer to the online help documentation provided in each software application. Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is a software that lets you view, navigate, browse and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms.
23 Note: After you finish installing the Norton AntiVirus software, delete the Norton AntiVirus installer icon from your Windows desktop. For more information about Norton AntiVirus, you may refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu. NTI CD-Maker (for models with CD-RW) The NTI CD-Maker is a CD-Recording software which allows you to create and copy audio, data and videos to CD-RW discs. To run NTI CD-Maker: 1 Double-click the NTI CD-Maker icon on your Windows desktop. 2. Follow all onscreen instructions.
24 Q&A This section attempts to answer some frequently asked questions regarding your AcerPower computer system, as well as offering tips for troubleshooting problems. Refer to the online help file for additional information about your AcerPower computer system. Q: My monitor displays a blank screen, my corded mouse/keyboard does not function, or my speakers do not emit sound.
25 If an application continually causes problems, see its online help file for advice. You might need to uninstall and then reinstall the software using the program's Uninstall utility or, if it does not have one, by using the Windows Add/Remove Programs facility. See the Windows online help file for more information. Q: Windows® continually "hangs" or "crashes".
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