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Acer Power ST
User’s guide
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iii Welcome Congratulations on purchasing your new AcerPower computer! You now have the convenience and flexibility of a full-featured multimedia PC, offering increased productivity combined with first class digital ® ® entertainment. Incorporating the latest Microsoft Windows operating system, your AcerPower offers a host of functions designed to improve your computing experience. FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursu
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iv Notic Notice e: Sh : Shield ielded c ed ca ables bles Notic Notice e: Sh : Shield ielded c ed ca ables bles All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Notic Notic Notic Notice e e e: Pe : Pe : Pe : Per r r riiiiphera phera phera pheral de l de l de l devic vic vic vice e e es s s s Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to th
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v Before You Start To ensure that you can use your computer safely and correctly, please read this user guide carefully before you start. For future reference, keep this user guide handy at all times. Important safety instructions 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 3 Do not use this product near water. 4 Do not place this produc
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vi 10 Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not
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vii Lithium battery statement CAUT CAUTION ION CAUT CAUTION ION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Setting Up The System It only takes a few minutes to set up your new AcerPower system. Start by preparing your workspace. Make sure that the surface is stable, level and clean. Open the box carefully, ensuring that you do not da
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Welcome iii FCC notice iii Before You Start v Important safety instructions v Laser compliance statement vi Lithium battery statement vii Setting Up The System vii Placement Tips vii Features 1 Performance 1 Multimedia 1 Connectivity 2 System Overview 3 Computer Front View 4 Computer Rear View 6 System Components 8 Disk drives 8 Floppy drive 8 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 8 Hard disk 9 Mouse 10 Keyboard 10 Speaker (Optional) 10 Monitor (Optional) 11 Modem Card (Optional) 11 Setting up your system
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Turning off your computer 16 Upgrading Your System 17 Installation precautions 17 ESD precautions 17 Preinstallation instructions 17 Post-installation instructions 18 Opening The Case 18 Installing New Components 19 Mainboard Components 20 Software 22 Acrobat Reader 22 Norton AntiVirus 22 NTI CD-Maker (for models with CD-RW) 23 PowerDVD (for models with DVD) 23 Q&A 24
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1 Features Here are just a few of your computer’s many features: Performance ® • Intel Pentium 4 processor • System memory expandable to a maximum of 2GB using DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) DIMM modules Note: No Note: Note: te: To capitalize on the system memory capacity mentioned above, you must use 1-GB capacity memory modules which are not yet available in the market. The biggest capacity memory module type currently available is 512-MB which all
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2 Connectivity • Two PS/2 interfaces for mouse and keyboard • One serial and one parallel interfaces • One VGA port • Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (two on the front and two on the rear panel) • High-speed fax/data PCI modem (optional) • 10Base-T/100Base-TX network support with remote wake-up function
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3 System Overview Take a few moments to study your new AcerPower computer system. Learn the locations of the buttons, ports and other hardware features.
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4 Computer Front View
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5 No. No. No. No. Desc Desc Desc Descrip rip rip ript t t tio io io ion n n n 1 CD-ROM/DVD/CD-RW Tray 2 CD-ROM/DVD/CD-RW Tray 3 FDD Drive 4 Power Button 5Power LED 6 HDD LED 7 Speaker / Headphone Jack 8 Microphone-in Jack 9 USB Ports
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6 Computer Rear View
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7 No. No. No. No. Desc Desc Desc Descri ri ri rip p p pt t t tiiiio o o on n n n 1Power Socket 2 Voltage Setting Switch (only available for STK & APP & PA) 3 PS/2 Keyboard Port 4 COM1/Serial Port 5VGA Port 6 Speaker / Headphone Jack 7 Line-in Jack 8 Microphone-in Jack 9 USB Ports 10 Extension Card Slots 11 Ventilation Slot 12 PS/2 Mouse Port 13 Printer Port 14 Game Port 15 LAN Port
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8 System Components Your AcerPower computer system is made up of several components. These include the computer itself, the monitor, keyboard, and speaker set. This section provides a brief description of the main component features. Disk drives Your computer comes with the following disk drives: Floppy drive Your computer’s 3.5-inch floppy drive accepts 720-KB and 1.44-MB capacity diskettes. The floppy diskettes are compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around. Here are some tips on how
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9 eventually replace CD-ROMs, as well as VHS video cassettes and laser discs. CDs and DVDs, like diskettes, are also compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around. However, they are more delicate than diskettes and must be handled with extra care. To insert a CD or DVD into your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD drive: 1 Gently push the eject button located on the front panel. 2 When the disc tray slides open, insert the CD or DVD. Make sure that the label or title side of the disc is facing upward.
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10 Mouse Your mouse features standard controls: two buttons and a scroll wheel for convenient navigation in documents and web pages. Connect the cord to one of the computer's PS2 ports. Keyboard Your AcerPower computer system includes a corded keyboard, you should connect the cord to the PS/2 keyboard port at the back of the computer before starting Windows. Speaker (Optional) Depending on the models, your AcerPower might include a speaker set designed to maximize your enjoyment of audio CD
