Acer G7710 SERIES manual Contents

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Information for your safety and comfort	iii
Safety instructions	iii
Disposal instructions	v
Tips and information for comfortable use	vi

1 First things first	1
Specifications	2
Package contents	5
Accessing the User Guide	5

2 System tour	7
External and internal structure	8
Closed front panel	8
Front panel	10
Using the memory card reader	12
Rear panel	14
System board	17
Mainboard	17
System board switches and connectors	20
IDE connector (for selected models)	20
Serial ATA connector: SATA1~6	21
Fan power connectors	21
Front panel connectors	22
Serial port connector (for selected models)	22
System LED indicators	23
Front and rear panel LED indicators	23

3 Setting up your computer	25
Arranging a comfortable work area	26
Adjusting your chair	26
Positioning your PC	26
Positioning your monitor	27
Positioning your keyboard	27
Positioning your mouse	27
Connecting the computer	28

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Connect your mouse and keyboard	28
PS/2 interface	28
Connect a monitor	29

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Contents User Guide Page Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical powerProduct servicing Telephone line safety Disposal instructionsMercury advisory Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zoneTaking care of your vision Developing good work habits Viii Contents Using your desktop Acer Empowering TechnologyUpgrading your computer Regulations and safety notices Frequently asked questionsAcer eRecovery Management Recovering your systemXii First things first FSB SpecificationsEnglish Bios Accessing the User Guide Package contentsEnglish System tour Closed front panel External and internal structureNo Component Hinge screws x Door hinges x Bezel door Front panel English To insert a memory card Using the memory card readerTo remove a memory card Rear panel English English Mainboard System boardPWR1 LAN Back panel I/OIDE connector for selected models System board switches and connectorsFan power connectors Serial ATA connector SATA1~6Serial port connector for selected models Front panel connectorsFront and rear panel LED indicators System LED indicatorsEnglish Setting up your computer Adjusting your chair Arranging a comfortable work areaPositioning your PC Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboardPositioning your mouse Connect your mouse and keyboard Connecting the computerPS/2 interface USB interfaceConnect to a broadband network Connect a monitorIndividual network configuration Connect to powerEnglish Turning on your computer Press the power button Turning off your computer Using your desktop Using the keyboardoptional English Using the mouseoptional To insert a disk into your computers optical drive Using the optical driveTaking care of your optical disks Connecting options PrinterIeee 1394 devices Audio devices ESATA devicesPage USB devices Connecting a video game console English Upgrading your computer Installation precautions ESD precautionsPreinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Removing and installing the bezel door Opening your Aspire G7710To remove the bezel door To install the bezel door To remove the side panel Removing and installing the side panelTo install the side panel To remove a hard drive Removing and installing a hard driveTo install a new hard drive to an empty carrier English Removing and installing an optical drive To install a new optical driveTo remove an optical drive System memory interface Upgrading the system memorySystem memory configuration guidelines To remove a memory module To install a memory moduleEnglish Installing an expansion card To install an expansion cardPCI bus slots interface To install a second CrossFire graphic card English Acer Empowering Technology Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology passwordAcer eRecovery Management English English Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions Pressed the power button but the system did not boot upNothing appears on the screen Printer does not work No sound comes out from the computerSystem cannot write data on the hard disk or disk Recovering your system English English English English Regulations and safety notices FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesOperation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of applicable countries TBRLaser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU List of applicable countries Operation is subject to the following two conditions FCC RF safety requirementFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity English English Index English