Acer Power ST - Manual

vii Lithium battery statement CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION 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 take...

Contents Welcome iii FCC notice iii Before You Start v Important safety instructions v Laser compliance statement vi Lithium battery statement vii Setting Up The System vii Placement Tips vii Features 1 Performance 1 Multimedia 1 Connectivity 2 System Overview 3 Computer Front View 4 Computer Rear V...

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: Note: Note: Note: To capitalize on the system mem...

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-u...

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.

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: Fl...

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 o...

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:...

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 (black port) or the PS/2 mouse port (green port) located on the rear panel ...

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 ...

16 Turning off your computer To turn off your computer, on the Windows ® taskbar click on the Start Start Start Start button, highlight Shut Down Shut Down Shut Down Shut Down, select Shut down Shut down Shut down Shut down; then click on OK OK OK OK. You can then turn off all peripherals connected ...

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 rea...

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...

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...

20 Mainboard Components Label Label Label Label Component Component Component Component AGP1 Accelerated Graphics Port ATX1 Power connector ATX2 Standard 20-pin ATX power connector AUDIO1 Front audio connector BAT1 Three volt realtime clock battery CASFAN1 Case fan connector 1 CDIN1 Primary CD-in co...

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 p...