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... are recorded on the label affixed to their respective companies. Copyright © 2001. All Rights Reserved. Aspire EL Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Acer Incorporated. Other company's product names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. Record the model...or changes. Such changes will be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. Acer Incorporated. Aspire EL User's guide Original Issue: July 2001 Changes may be incorporated in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. All correspondense ...
... are recorded on the label affixed to their respective companies. Copyright © 2001. All Rights Reserved. Aspire EL Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Acer Incorporated. Other company's product names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. Record the model...or changes. Such changes will be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in the space provided below. Acer Incorporated. Aspire EL User's guide Original Issue: July 2001 Changes may be incorporated in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. All correspondense ...
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... product's battery we recommend. Do not disassemble or dispose of power supply cord set (provided in a fire or electric shock. Year 2000 compliance statement The Aspire EL computer carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo, which certifies that are followed. Keep them in performance, indicating a need for this unit. It...
... product's battery we recommend. Do not disassemble or dispose of power supply cord set (provided in a fire or electric shock. Year 2000 compliance statement The Aspire EL computer carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo, which certifies that are followed. Keep them in performance, indicating a need for this unit. It...
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... environmental and quality labelling of Nature Conservation), Statens Energimyndighet (The Swedish National Energy Administration) and SEMKO AB. For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http://www.tco-info.com/ For more details, check the TCO Development at http:// global...95 cover a wide range of issues: environment, usability, reduction of electric and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical safety. TCO 95 compliant The Aspire EL computer is a TCO 95 approved and labelled product. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
... environmental and quality labelling of Nature Conservation), Statens Energimyndighet (The Swedish National Energy Administration) and SEMKO AB. For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http://www.tco-info.com/ For more details, check the TCO Development at http:// global...95 cover a wide range of issues: environment, usability, reduction of electric and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical safety. TCO 95 compliant The Aspire EL computer is a TCO 95 approved and labelled product. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
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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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Your Aspire EL computer comes preinstalled with software programs that will enable you to: • Create personal documents • Access the Internet • Send and receive emails • Play audio and video CDs and tons more enjoyable too!) and effectively serve your Aspire EL computer was designed to improve the way you work (and make it more ! Whether you for purchasing the Aspire EL computer. You are now the proud owner of a top of the line multimedia computer system. Welcome and thank you 've owned a computer before or not, your computing needs. 3 Welcome!
Your Aspire EL computer comes preinstalled with software programs that will enable you to: • Create personal documents • Access the Internet • Send and receive emails • Play audio and video CDs and tons more enjoyable too!) and effectively serve your Aspire EL computer was designed to improve the way you work (and make it more ! Whether you for purchasing the Aspire EL computer. You are now the proud owner of a top of the line multimedia computer system. Welcome and thank you 've owned a computer before or not, your computing needs. 3 Welcome!
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... 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. 4 1 First things first Package contents...
... 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. 4 1 First things first Package contents...
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... • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not listed in the "Need help?" When to the Aspire EL online guide. section on page 51 • If you want to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components Asking for information on... your local dealer or distributor. You may also access the Acer Web site at http://www.acer.com/ for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your Windows desktop. section on -the-go help information about your area....
... • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not listed in the "Need help?" When to the Aspire EL online guide. section on page 51 • If you want to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components Asking for information on... your local dealer or distributor. You may also access the Acer Web site at http://www.acer.com/ for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your Windows desktop. section on -the-go help information about your area....
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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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Your computer's rear panel consists of your Aspire EL" on the rear panel of the following: No. For information on how to connect the peripherals, refer to "Connecting peripherals" on page 27 and "Adding options to connect peripheral devices. These ports are located on page 31. 12 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL The rear panel Your computer offers several ports that allow you to your computer. Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Color Purple Description Main power switch Voltage selector switch Power cable socket System fan 1 PS/2 keyboard port
Your computer's rear panel consists of your Aspire EL" on the rear panel of the following: No. For information on how to connect the peripherals, refer to "Connecting peripherals" on page 27 and "Adding options to connect peripheral devices. These ports are located on page 31. 12 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL The rear panel Your computer offers several ports that allow you to your computer. Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Color Purple Description Main power switch Voltage selector switch Power cable socket System fan 1 PS/2 keyboard port
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... as pressing Shift + ). The keyboard has fullsized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys. 14 2 Getting to connect your Aspire EL The keyboard Your computer comes with a USB keyboard. F12) 2 Caps Lock Function Access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the...
... as pressing Shift + ). The keyboard has fullsized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys. 14 2 Getting to connect your Aspire EL The keyboard Your computer comes with a USB keyboard. F12) 2 Caps Lock Function Access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the...
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... when pressed. To wake the system press it again. 12 Programmable Access a URL (Web site) or launch any keys program, file or application in your Aspire EL No. Press again to launch the Windows Media Player. 16 2 Getting to know your system. Component Function 10 Multimedia keys Allow you to start playing...
... when pressed. To wake the system press it again. 12 Programmable Access a URL (Web site) or launch any keys program, file or application in your Aspire EL No. Press again to launch the Windows Media Player. 16 2 Getting to know your system. Component Function 10 Multimedia keys Allow you to start playing...
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... care of your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure. To do this, slide the write-protect tab to carry around. 18 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL Disk drives Your Aspire EL computer comes with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (E-IDE) hard disk. 3.5-inch floppy drive Your computer's 3.5-inch floppy drive supports 720-KB, 1.44-MB...
... care of your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure. To do this, slide the write-protect tab to carry around. 18 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL Disk drives Your Aspire EL computer comes with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (E-IDE) hard disk. 3.5-inch floppy drive Your computer's 3.5-inch floppy drive supports 720-KB, 1.44-MB...
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...; Keep your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive regularly. Your Aspire EL computer has a built-in any computer or electronics shop. Do not wipe in a circular motion. • Clean your discs in a disk case when not in ...
...; Keep your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive regularly. Your Aspire EL computer has a built-in any computer or electronics shop. Do not wipe in a circular motion. • Clean your discs in a disk case when not in ...
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... bay (optional) Your Aspire EL computer features the Acer GoTo drive bay - To configure your Acer GoTo drive, see "Configuring your Acer GoTo drive bay has a mechanical keylock which lets you control access to the drive bay. 22 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL To eject the CD or DVD tray: • To eject the CD or... DVD tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive Stop/Eject button. • To eject the CD or DVD tray when the computer is turned off your computer before swapping drive modules in the Acer...
... bay (optional) Your Aspire EL computer features the Acer GoTo drive bay - To configure your Acer GoTo drive, see "Configuring your Acer GoTo drive bay has a mechanical keylock which lets you control access to the drive bay. 22 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL To eject the CD or DVD tray: • To eject the CD or... DVD tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive Stop/Eject button. • To eject the CD or DVD tray when the computer is turned off your computer before swapping drive modules in the Acer...
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... slightly below eye level. Positioning your monitor Place your chair. Adjust the display in such a way that you need for working and moving. Positioning your Aspire EL • Do not put your computer near any equipment that you can sit on it with the appropriate arrangement of your body.
... slightly below eye level. Positioning your monitor Place your chair. Adjust the display in such a way that you need for working and moving. Positioning your Aspire EL • Do not put your computer near any equipment that you can sit on it with the appropriate arrangement of your body.
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26 3 Setting up your Aspire EL Positioning your keyboard The location of your monitor. Placing it too far will make you turn your head while you stretch or lean over. • ...
26 3 Setting up your Aspire EL Positioning your keyboard The location of your monitor. Placing it too far will make you turn your head while you stretch or lean over. • ...
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28 3 Setting up your Aspire EL USB keyboard Plug the USB keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port located on the front and rear panel of your computer. Note: If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, plug the keyboard cable into any of the USB ports located on the rear panel of your computer.
28 3 Setting up your Aspire EL USB keyboard Plug the USB keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port located on the front and rear panel of your computer. Note: If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, plug the keyboard cable into any of the USB ports located on the rear panel of your computer.
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Then plug the other end of the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your computer. The figure below shows a complete connection of your computer). 30 Power cable 3 Setting up your area. Plug the power cable into a power outlet. Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your Aspire EL Caution! Make sure that it matches your area's voltage range. If they don't match, change your computer's voltage setting according to your computer's voltage setting (see the voltage setting switch located on the rear panel of the whole system.
Then plug the other end of the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your computer. The figure below shows a complete connection of your computer). 30 Power cable 3 Setting up your area. Plug the power cable into a power outlet. Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your Aspire EL Caution! Make sure that it matches your area's voltage range. If they don't match, change your computer's voltage setting according to your computer's voltage setting (see the voltage setting switch located on the rear panel of the whole system.