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... Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any person of Acer Incorporated. All correspondense concerning your computer. Aspire EL Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Acer Incorporated. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes...
... Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any person of Acer Incorporated. All correspondense concerning your computer. Aspire EL Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Acer Incorporated. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes...
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... more details, check the TCO Development at http:// global.acer.com/service/pcy2000.html Laser compliance statement The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive in this computer is a TCO 95 approved and labelled product. TCO 95 compliant The Aspire EL computer is a laser product. For more details, check ...the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http://www.tco-info.com/ TCO 95 provides international environmental and quality labelling of...
... more details, check the TCO Development at http:// global.acer.com/service/pcy2000.html Laser compliance statement The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive in this computer is a TCO 95 approved and labelled product. TCO 95 compliant The Aspire EL computer is a laser product. For more details, check ...the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http://www.tco-info.com/ TCO 95 provides international environmental and quality labelling of...
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...Before you start... 5 Important tips 5 Cleaning and servicing 5 Asking for technical assistance 6 Accessing your online guide 6 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL 7 Features 9 The front panel 11 The rear panel 12 The keyboard 14 The mouse 17 Disk drives 18 Hard disk 18 3.5-inch floppy drive ...18 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 19 Acer GoTo drive bay 22 3 Setting up your Aspire EL 23 Arranging a comfortable work area 25 Adjusting your chair 25 Positioning your Aspire EL 25 Positioning your monitor 25 Positioning your keyboard 26 Positioning your ...
...Before you start... 5 Important tips 5 Cleaning and servicing 5 Asking for technical assistance 6 Accessing your online guide 6 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL 7 Features 9 The front panel 11 The rear panel 12 The keyboard 14 The mouse 17 Disk drives 18 Hard disk 18 3.5-inch floppy drive ...18 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 19 Acer GoTo drive bay 22 3 Setting up your Aspire EL 23 Arranging a comfortable work area 25 Adjusting your chair 25 Positioning your Aspire EL 25 Positioning your monitor 25 Positioning your keyboard 26 Positioning your ...
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4 Adding options to your Aspire EL 31 Connecting options 33 Printer 33 Network 34 Modem (optional) 35 Multimedia devices 36 USB devices 38 Turning on your computer 39 Turning off your computer 41 Configuring your Acer GoTo drive 42 Upgrading your computer 45 Mainboard 46 System utilities 49 5 Need help? 51 Index 57
4 Adding options to your Aspire EL 31 Connecting options 33 Printer 33 Network 34 Modem (optional) 35 Multimedia devices 36 USB devices 38 Turning on your computer 39 Turning off your computer 41 Configuring your Acer GoTo drive 42 Upgrading your computer 45 Mainboard 46 System utilities 49 5 Need help? 51 Index 57
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... If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your computer, make sure that you unpack your dealer immediately: • Aspire EL • Just for Starters... poster • USB keyboard • Items contained in the accessory box • USB mouse • Power... cable • User's guide • Acer GoTo swappable drive (optional) • Other user documentation and third-party software • Aspire EL Warranty Guide (in selected countries only) Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents.
... If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your computer, make sure that you unpack your dealer immediately: • Aspire EL • Just for Starters... poster • USB keyboard • Items contained in the accessory box • USB mouse • Power... cable • User's guide • Acer GoTo swappable drive (optional) • Other user documentation and third-party software • Aspire EL Warranty Guide (in selected countries only) Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents.
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... the Acer Web site at http://www.acer.com/ for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. Accessing your online guide For on how and where to contact the service centers available in your Windows desktop. section on your area. When to the Aspire EL online guide... the computer • If the computer is not listed in the "Need help ?" To access the online guide, simply double-click on the Aspire EL online icon on page 51 • If your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you want to ...
... the Acer Web site at http://www.acer.com/ for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. Accessing your online guide For on how and where to contact the service centers available in your Windows desktop. section on your area. When to the Aspire EL online guide... the computer • If the computer is not listed in the "Need help ?" To access the online guide, simply double-click on the Aspire EL online icon on page 51 • If your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you want to ...
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10 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL Expansion • 3 PCI slots + 3 DIMM slots + 1 AGP slot • Upgradeable memory and hard disk • Acer GoTo swappable drive (optional) Human-centric design and ergonomics • Smooth and stylish design • Low emission and low radiation
10 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL Expansion • 3 PCI slots + 3 DIMM slots + 1 AGP slot • Upgradeable memory and hard disk • Acer GoTo swappable drive (optional) Human-centric design and ergonomics • Smooth and stylish design • Low emission and low radiation
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... before swapping drive modules in the Acer GoTo drive bay while the system is on the front panel of a pen or a paperclip into the emergency eject hole to pop out the tray. Acer GoTo drive bay (optional) Your Aspire EL computer features the Acer GoTo drive bay - This means you... first have to turn off your Acer GoTo drive bay has a mechanical keylock which lets you to conveniently install a second...
... before swapping drive modules in the Acer GoTo drive bay while the system is on the front panel of a pen or a paperclip into the emergency eject hole to pop out the tray. Acer GoTo drive bay (optional) Your Aspire EL computer features the Acer GoTo drive bay - This means you... first have to turn off your Acer GoTo drive bay has a mechanical keylock which lets you to conveniently install a second...
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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 Acer GoTo drive bay. b Pull the drive frame handle downward. c Remove the 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.
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 Acer GoTo drive bay. b Pull the drive frame handle downward. c Remove the 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.
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44 4 Adding options to your computer. Note: When you turn on your computer, the BIOS setup utility automatically configures your system based on your Aspire EL 5 Reinstall the drive frame into the Acer GoTo drive bay (a) then lock the drive bay (b). 6 Turn on the storage capacity of the swappable drive installed. Your Acer GoTo hard drive is ready for use.
44 4 Adding options to your computer. Note: When you turn on your computer, the BIOS setup utility automatically configures your system based on your Aspire EL 5 Reinstall the drive frame into the Acer GoTo drive bay (a) then lock the drive bay (b). 6 Turn on the storage capacity of the swappable drive installed. Your Acer GoTo hard drive is ready for use.