Acer Predator G Series- User Manual

1 First things first 2 English 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: • Acer Predator G...

2 System tour 4 English External structure Front panel

5 English Information on USB 3.0 • Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). No Icon Component 1 USB 2.0/ 3.0 ports 2 Headphone/line-out jack 3 Microphone/line-in jack 4 Power button...

2 System tour 6 English Using the memory card reader Your computer supports multi-media card slots. These slots are useful for transferring data to and from memory cards to your computer. Memory cards are used in a variety of digital devices such as digital camera, digital camcorders, handheld game ...

7 English Rear panel Environment Icon Component PS/2 mouse port Network port Headphone/line-out/front speaker jack Audio-in/line-in jack Microphone/line-in jack USB ports PS/2 keyboard port System fan Power supply Power connector • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 6...

3 Setting up your computer 10 English Arranging a comfortable work area Working safely and comfortably 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. Refer...

11 English Take note of the following when selecting a location for your computer: • Do not put your computer near any equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference, such as radio transmitters, televisions, copy machines or heating and air-conditioning equipment. • Avoid...

3 Setting up your computer 12 English Connecting the computer 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. Note: The peripherals shown in the connections below are for your reference only. Actual...

13 English Connect to power Caution: Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area. Make sure that it matches your computer's voltage setting. If they don't match, change your computer's voltage setting according to your area's voltage range. 1 Plug the power cable into the power cable so...

3 Setting up your computer 14 English Turning on your computer After making sure that you have properly set up the system, applied power, and connected all the necessary peripherals, you can now power on the system. Important: Make sure that the power cable is properly plugged into an electrical out...

15 English Acer clear.fi (only for certain models) With Acer clear.fi, you can enjoy videos, photos and music. Stream media from, or to, other devices with Acer clear.fi installed. Note: All devices must be connected to the same network. To watch videos or listen to music open clear.fi Media , to br...

16 English Note: You must activate sharing on the device that stores the files. Open clear.fi on the device that stores the files, select Edit then make sure Share my library on local network is active. Which devices are compatible? Certified Acer devices with clear.fi or DLNA software can be used w...

4 Using your computer 18 English Using the optical drive Your computer may come with a SuperMulti burner (with optional Blu-ray reader capabilities). This drive is located on the front panel of your computer. The BD and HD drive allows you to play CD-ROMs, CD-I discs, and video CDs, DVD-RAM/-RW, DVD...

19 English Taking care of your optical discs • Keep your disc in its 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 optical drive, or stop the computer from successfully reading the disc. • When ...

5 Upgrading your computer 22 English 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. ESD precautions Electrostatic di...

23 English Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component: 1 See to it that the components are installed according to the step-by-step instructions in their respective sections. 2 Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier. 3 Repl...

27 English Upgrading the system memory This section explains the procedures for removing and installing a memory module. System memory interface The four 240-pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM)-type DIMMs. You may install 1 ...

6 Frequently asked questions 30 English Frequently asked questions The following questions indicate possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions. I pressed the power button but the system did not boot up. Check the LED on the p...

7 Regulations and safety notices 34 English Regulations and safety 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 interfer...

35 English Operation conditions This device 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 ope...

7 Regulations and safety notices 36 English Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. Upon request, yo...

37 English Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort ...

7 Regulations and safety notices 38 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE ...

39 English Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan, e-mail: [email protected] And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit,...

41 English Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110, U. S. A.Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditi...