Краткое содержание страницы № 1
User Guide
Краткое содержание страницы № 2
Copyright © 2009. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. eMachines User Guide Original Issue: 01 / 2009 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disc
Краткое содержание страницы № 3
Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Warnings • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the produ
Краткое содержание страницы № 4
: Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requiremen
Краткое содержание страницы № 5
Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle.For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled
Краткое содержание страницы № 6
: ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE). In the average home, 75% of all electricity used to power home electronics is consumed w
Краткое содержание страницы № 7
• take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-
Краткое содержание страницы № 8
: vi
Краткое содержание страницы № 9
Contents Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer . . . 1 About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Working safely and comfortably . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Avoiding discomfort and injury fro
Краткое содержание страницы № 10
Contents Expansion cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . .
Краткое содержание страницы № 11
Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Computer 1
Краткое содержание страницы № 12
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of computer. Some illustrations in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Front Component Icon Description DVD/CD drive Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). This driv
Краткое содержание страницы № 13
Back Important Your computer’s hardware options and port locations may vary from this illustration. Component Icon Description Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot (optional) computer security lock. Voltage switch The switch is preset at the factory. Make sure that this is set to the correct voltage for your area. Power connector Plug the power cord into this connector. PS/2 keyboard Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. port Monitor (VGA) Plug a VGA (blue connector) mo
Краткое содержание страницы № 14
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Description Center/subwoofer Plug your center speaker and jack (orange plug) subwoofer into this jack. (optional) Surround L/R Plug your rear right and left speakers speaker jack into this jack. (black plug) Audio in/side This jack is user configurable for one speaker jack (blue of the following: plug) Stereo in: Plug an external audio -OR- input source (such as a stereo) into Side speaker jack this jack so you can record sound on your c
Краткое содержание страницы № 15
Chapter 2 Setting Up and Getting Started 5
Краткое содержание страницы № 16
Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your computer, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to your line of sight, and the top of the screen is no higher than eye leve. • Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Keep ventilation openings clear of obstructions. Avoi
Краткое содержание страницы № 17
Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer through both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer by using a surge protector. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and the modem. During a power surge, the voltage level of
Краткое содержание страницы № 18
Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Checking the voltage selection Caution If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be damaged. Make sure this switch is set correctly for your location before turning on your computer. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. The power supply should always be set to this when your computer is operating in the United States. In other areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility
Краткое содержание страницы № 19
Connecting to a broadband modem or network Important Your computer may be equipped with a built-in Ethernet (network) jack. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network. You can connect your computer to a cable or DSL (broadband) modem or to a wired Ethernet network. To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the back of your computer. For the location, see “Back” on page 3. 2 Inser
Краткое содержание страницы № 20
Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. (The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.) 3 If you want, you can connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on the modem on the back of your computer. Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that gives you access to millions of information sources. Information on the Web comes to you on Web pages, which are electronic d
