Acer Aspire G600 User manual

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Table

of Contents

Welcome 1

Major Benefits 2

Before You Start 2

Safety Instructions 2

Setting Up The System 3

Placement Tips 3

System Overview 4

Computer Front View 4

Computer Rear View 6

System Components 8

System Components 9

The Mouse 9

The Keyboard 12

The Speakers 15

The Monitor 16

Audio DJ 17

Cd Storage Unit 18

3-in-1 Flash Card Readers 19

TV Tuner (Optional) 21

Upgrading Your System 23

Opening The Case 23

Installing New Components 25

BIOS Settings 26

Questions & Troubleshooting 43

General System Problems 43

Cordless Keyboard/Mouse Problems 45

Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing your new Aspire

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®XP operating system, your

Aspire offers a host of functions designed to improve

your computing experience.

Major Benefits

Your new Aspire computer enables you to do the

following:

•Use the latest productivity software to perform a

range of office tasks, such as word processing,

working with financial spreadsheets and creating

presentations.

•Maximize your use of the Internet by download-

ing and playing exciting new multimedia files.

•Enjoy your audio CDs, even when you are not

using your computer for other tasks.

•Delight in using a stylish new PC that offers con-

venient connections for the latest peripherals.

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.

Safety Instructions

•Follow all warnings and instructions marked on

your computer.

•Do not attempt to service your computer your-

self. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

•Unplug your computer and monitor from the

wall outlet before cleaning or before opening

the case.

•Clean your computer case and monitor with a

damp cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

•Do not use your computer near water. Never spill

liquid of any kind on your computer.

•Do not place your computer on an unstable sur-

face.

•Do not expose your computer to a heat source or

leave it in direct sunlight for a prolonged period

of time.

•Do not cover or block any ventilation slots in the

case. Also, ensure the room has adequate ventila-

tion.

•Never push objects of any kind into your com-

puter.

•Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.

Do not locate your computer where anyone will

walk on the power cord.

•Your computer should be operated from the type

of power indicated on the marking label. If you

are unsure of the type of power available, con-

sult your dealer or local power company.

•Your computer is designed for connection to a

grounded (earthed) outlet. Do not disable this

important safety feature.

•If a power strip is used, make sure that the total

ampere rating of the equipment does not exceed

the power strip ampere rating. Use a power strip

with surge protection.

•If your computer causes interference to radio or

television reception, try one or more of the fol-

lowing measures:

-Reorient or relocate the radio or television

antenna.

-Increase the distance between your computer

and the radio or television receiver.

-Connect your computer into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the radio

or television is connected.

-Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for more help.

Setting Up The System

It only takes a few minutes to set up your new Aspire

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

damage the box or any of the other packing

materials. The box will be required if you ever have to

store or ship your computer. Unpack the box and set

out the contents on your work surface.

The package contains an Out Of Box Experience

(OOBE) poster. Refer to the OOBE poster for a step-

by-step guide to setting up your computer system.

Placement Tips

• For maximum viewing comfort, set up your mon-

itor at arm’s length from your seat, with the top

third of the screen at eye level. Tilt and swivel the

display to find the optimum position.

•Place your mouse and keyboard side by side in

front of the monitor. Check that you are able to

adopt a comfortable typing position.

•Choose a chair that can be adjusted for maximum

comfort.

•Make sure your work area is well lit.

System Overview

Take a few moments to study your new Aspire

computer system. Learn the locations of the buttons,

ports and other hardware features.

Computer Front View

* Only applies to Aspire G600.

No Description

1CD Storage Unit*

2Audio DJ

3Drive Door*

4CD-ROM/DVD/CD-RW Drive

5FDD Drive

6Front Port Bay Door*

7Front Port Bay

8Memory Stick Reader

9SD/MMC Reader*

10 Microphone-in Port

11 Speaker/ Headphone Port

12 USB Port

13 1394 Port (Optional)

14 Power Button

15 Wireless Connect Button*

Aspire G600

Aspire M500

Computer Rear View

No. Description

1Power Jack

2Voltage Selector Switch

3Fan

4PS/2 Keyboard Port

5PS/2 Mouse Port

6USB Port

7Lan Port

8Serial Port

9Ventilation slot

10 Parallel Port

11 VGA Port

12 Audio Ports

13 Game Port

14 PCI Card slots

Aspire G600

Aspire M500

System Components

•Monitor - refer to page 16

•Keyboard - refer to page 12

•Mouse - refer to page 9

•Speakers - refer to page 15

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