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Aspire T130
User’s guide
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Copyright© 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Aspire T130 User’s guide Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision 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 disclaims the implied warrant
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System Tour 1 Front panel 1 Rear panel 2 System Features 3 Performance 3 Multimedia 3 Connectivity 3 System peripherals 4 Mouse(PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) 4 Keyboard(PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) 4 Speakers 5 System upgrade 6 Open the computer 6 Set up new components 6 Setting up your computer 7 Necessary to know before Setup 7 Select location 7 Open package 7 Connecting the peripherals 8 Starting your computer 9 Shutting down your computer 9 Troubleshooting 11 Taking Care of your c
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Important safety instructions 19 Macrovision copyright protection notice 20 Lithium battery statement 21 Laser compliance statement 21 Declaration of Conformity for CE marking 23 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 24 Remark: All the drawings in the Guide are diagrams. About components’s quantity and style, substances shall take precedence.
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English 1 System Tour Your computer’s front panel consists of the following: Front panel No. Description No. Description 1 Optical Drive 2 Floppy Drive 3 6-in-1 Card Reader 4 Power button (Manufacturing Option) 5 Speaker or Headphone Jack 6 Microphone Jack 7 USB Ports
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2 System Tour Rear panel No. Description No. Description 1 Power cord socket 2 Voltage selector switch 3 Fan Aperture 4 PS/2 Keyboard Port 5 PS/2 Mouse Connector 6 Serial Connector 7 Printer Connector 8 IEEE 1394 Port 9 USB Connectors 10 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 11 Microphone Jack 12 Line-out Jack 13 Line-in Jack 14 Monitor connector English
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English 3 System Features Your computer features: Performance • AMD Athlon™ 64 CPU • System Memory DDR 266/333, 2 DIMM Slots, expandable to 2GB • Power management function • 3.5 inch floppy drive • CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW (52X/24X), DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD writer • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE drive • Support USB 2.0 high performance peripherals Multimedia • 3D quality audio system via onboard audio controller • Audio-in/Line-in, Audio-out/Line-out, Headphone out and external Microphone in jacks
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4 System Tour System peripherals The Aspire T130 computer consists the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, a keyboard and a set of speakers (optional). This section provides a brief description of basic system peripherals. Mouse(PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) The included mouse is a standard two-button wheel mouse. Connect the mouse to the PS/2 mouse port or USB port on the back panel of the system. Keyboard(PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) Connect the keyboard to the
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English 5 Speakers For systems bundled with speakers, before powering on the system, connect the speaker cable to the audio out (external speaker) port on the back panel of the system. For more detailed information about the speakers, please refer to the included operating instructions. Note: speakers are optional and the appearance might be different depending on the actual product.
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6 System Tour System upgrade You can expand your Aspire T130 system quickly and easily by adding components. You can also upgrade the components of your Aspire T130 system. Open the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug the power cord from the outlet. • Remove the two screws on the side panel. • Slide the panel back and off. Set up new components You can only use components compatible with Aspire T130 computers. Before you choose
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English 7 Setting up your computer Aspire T130 is a versatile, high-power system, supporting AMD Socket A (462) CPUs. The computer uses Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) and Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) design. This improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. Your Aspire T130 has standard I/O (Input/Output) interfaces such as a serial port, parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, the system includes six USB ports, two mi
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8 Setting up your computer Ensure that all items are present and in good condition. If any of the following items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. • Aspire T130 Series • PS/2 or USB keyboard (manufacturing option) • PS/2 or USB mouse (manufacturing option) • Spearkers ( for selected models only) • User's Guide and Starter poster Other user documentation and third party software. Connecting the peripherals Note: Don't connect system power cord before connecting
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English 9 Starting your computer After connecting all the peripheral equipment, start your computer according to the below steps: 1 Power on all peripheral equipment, such as monitor, printer, fax, speakers etc. 2 Turn on the system. Once the start-up process is complete, you can begin to use the computer. Shutting down your computer From the "Start" Menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK. In the event of a system crash, press and hold the power button on the front of the system for four se
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10 Setting up your computer English
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English 11 Troubleshooting The following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by simple answers and solutions to the situation. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. A: Check the LED located above the power switch. If the LED is not lit, no power is being applied to the system. Do any of the following: • Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of the computer is set to the cor
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12 Troubleshooting Q: No sound comes out from the speakers. A: Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Look for the Volume icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle the mute function. • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are connected to the line-out jack of your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned off. Q: Sy
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English 13 Taking Care of your computer Please read the important instructions listed in this section. Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer. Important tips • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy sho
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14 Taking Care of your computer To clean your pointing device To clean your mouse (with rubber ball) 1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth. 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. To clean your optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean your monitor Make sure that you keep your screen clean. For cleaning instructions,
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Appendix A: Regulation and Safety Notices
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This chapter lists the general notices for your computer.
