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... supplementary documents and publications. Aspire EL Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. Acer Incorporated. All correspondense concerning ...or changes. The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of purchase information in any form or by any person of Acer Incorporated. Copyright © 2001. All Rights Reserved. Other company's product names or trademarks are used herein for a particular...
... supplementary documents and publications. Aspire EL Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. Acer Incorporated. All correspondense concerning ...or changes. The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of purchase information in any form or by any person of Acer Incorporated. Copyright © 2001. All Rights Reserved. Other company's product names or trademarks are used herein for a particular...
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... out parts that this model has been tested by a qualified technician to restore the product to a qualified serviceman. 13 Warning! Year 2000 compliance statement The Aspire EL computer carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo, which certifies that could result in damage and will often require extensive work by NSTL...
... out parts that this model has been tested by a qualified technician to restore the product to a qualified serviceman. 13 Warning! Year 2000 compliance statement The Aspire EL computer carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo, which certifies that could result in damage and will often require extensive work by NSTL...
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AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. TCO 95 compliant The Aspire EL computer is located on the drive. The requirements of TCO 95 cover a wide range... and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical safety. For 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 ...laser product. For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http://www.tco-info.com/ CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN ...
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. TCO 95 compliant The Aspire EL computer is located on the drive. The requirements of TCO 95 cover a wide range... and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical safety. For 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 ...laser product. For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http://www.tco-info.com/ CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN ...
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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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Welcome and thank you to improve the way you work (and make it more enjoyable too!) and effectively serve your Aspire EL computer was designed to : • Create personal documents • Access the Internet • Send and receive emails • Play audio and video CDs and tons more! Your Aspire EL computer comes preinstalled with software programs that will enable you for purchasing the Aspire EL computer. You are now the proud owner of a top of the line multimedia computer system. 3 Welcome! Whether you've owned a computer before or not, your computing needs.
Welcome and thank you to improve the way you work (and make it more enjoyable too!) and effectively serve your Aspire EL computer was designed to : • Create personal documents • Access the Internet • Send and receive emails • Play audio and video CDs and tons more! Your Aspire EL computer comes preinstalled with software programs that will enable you for purchasing the Aspire EL computer. You are now the proud owner of a top of the line multimedia computer system. 3 Welcome! Whether you've owned a computer before or not, your computing needs.
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... 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 •...
... 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 •...
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You may also access the Acer Web site at http://www.acer.com/ for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you want to the Aspire EL online guide. To access the online guide, simply double-click on the Aspire EL online icon on how...
You may also access the Acer Web site at http://www.acer.com/ for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you want to the Aspire EL online guide. To access the online guide, simply double-click on the Aspire EL online icon on how...
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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 page 31. 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 12 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL The rear panel Your computer offers several ports that allow you to your computer. For information on how to connect the peripherals, refer to "Connecting peripherals" on the rear panel of the following: No. These ports are located on page 27 and "Adding options to connect peripheral devices.
Your computer's rear panel consists of your Aspire EL" on page 31. 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 12 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL The rear panel Your computer offers several ports that allow you to your computer. For information on how to connect the peripherals, refer to "Connecting peripherals" on the rear panel of the following: No. These ports are located on page 27 and "Adding options to connect peripheral devices.
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... BIOS Setup utility. 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. Component 1 Function keys (F1 - No.
... BIOS Setup utility. 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. Component 1 Function keys (F1 - No.
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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.
... 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.
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.... 3.5-inch floppy drive Your computer's 3.5-inch floppy drive supports 720-KB, 1.44-MB and 2.88-MB capacity diskettes. 18 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL Disk drives Your Aspire EL computer comes with the following disk drives: Hard disk Your computer is on how to take care of heat. • Avoid removing a diskette from...
.... 3.5-inch floppy drive Your computer's 3.5-inch floppy drive supports 720-KB, 1.44-MB and 2.88-MB capacity diskettes. 18 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL Disk drives Your Aspire EL computer comes with the following disk drives: Hard disk Your computer is on how to take care of heat. • Avoid removing a diskette from...
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You may refer to the cleaning kit for instructions. 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 a ... fingerprints. • When cleaning discs, use a clean, dust-free cloth and wipe in use to avoid scratches or other damage. 20 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL • Keep your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive regularly.
You may refer to the cleaning kit for instructions. 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 a ... fingerprints. • When cleaning discs, use a clean, dust-free cloth and wipe in use to avoid scratches or other damage. 20 2 Getting to know your Aspire EL • Keep your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive regularly.
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... see "Configuring your Acer GoTo drive" on the front panel of the drive bay. Doing so can result to data loss, system crash and damage to the drive bay. a swappable modular drive bay, located on page 42. Caution! Acer GoTo drive bay (optional) Your Aspire EL computer features the Acer GoTo 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...
... see "Configuring your Acer GoTo drive" on the front panel of the drive bay. Doing so can result to data loss, system crash and damage to the drive bay. a swappable modular drive bay, located on page 42. Caution! Acer GoTo drive bay (optional) Your Aspire EL computer features the Acer GoTo 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...
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... are using your computer. • Adjust your chair height in such a way that you more comfortable and productive. • Avoid tilting your chair. Positioning your Aspire EL • Do not put your computer near any equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as it does not block the space...
... are using your computer. • Adjust your chair height in such a way that you more comfortable and productive. • Avoid tilting your chair. Positioning your Aspire EL • Do not put your computer near any equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as it does not block the space...
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... over. • Use your arm to your posture. Placing it too high will make your body lean forward forcing you type. 26 3 Setting up your Aspire EL Positioning your keyboard The location of your monitor. Your upper arms and shoulders should be placed just above your lap. Do not rest your keyboard...
... over. • Use your arm to your posture. Placing it too high will make your body lean forward forcing you type. 26 3 Setting up your Aspire EL Positioning your keyboard The location of your monitor. Your upper arms and shoulders should be placed just above your lap. Do not rest your keyboard...
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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. 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.
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Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area's voltage range. Make sure that it matches your computer's voltage setting (see the voltage setting switch located on the rear panel of your computer). The figure below shows a complete connection of the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your Aspire EL Caution! If they don't match, change your computer's voltage setting according to your area. Then plug the other end of the whole system. Plug the power cable into a power outlet. 30 Power cable 3 Setting up your computer.
Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area's voltage range. Make sure that it matches your computer's voltage setting (see the voltage setting switch located on the rear panel of your computer). The figure below shows a complete connection of the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your Aspire EL Caution! If they don't match, change your computer's voltage setting according to your area. Then plug the other end of the whole system. Plug the power cable into a power outlet. 30 Power cable 3 Setting up your computer.