Acer S Series manual Setting up your computer, Necessary to know before Setup, Select location

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Setting up your computer

Aspire S Series is a versatile, high-power system, supporting Intel® Socket 478 CPUs. The computer uses PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) and AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) design. This improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications.

Your Aspire S Series has standard I/O (Input/Output) interfaces such as a serial port, parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, the system includes USB ports, two microphone ports and stereo line-out jacks(one at front and one at rear panel) and a stereo line-in Jack. The system can accommodate extra peripheral equipment through those I/O ports.

Your system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card.

Furthermore, the system is compatible with Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Professional operating systems.

Necessary to know before Setup

Prior to setting up your Aspire S Series System:

Select a location

Open package

Select location

Selecting the optimum location for your computer:

Don't place the system too close to other electrical equipment.

Don't place the system in high traffic areas or where the power cord or other cords may be stepped on.

Avoid placing the system in any location that is excessively dusty or damp.

Open package

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Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for later use.

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Contents User’s Guide Aspire S SeriesPage Contents Macrovision copyright protection notice Front panel System TourRear panel Connectivity System FeaturesPerformance MultimediaKeyboardPS/2 or USB, manufacturing option System peripheralsMousePS/2 or USB, manufacturing option Speakers Open the computer System upgradeSet up new components Open package Setting up your computerNecessary to know before Setup Select locationShutting down your computer Connecting the peripherals Starting your computerPressed the power switch but the system did not boot up TroubleshootingSystem cannot write diskette, hard disk or disc Important tips Cleaning and servicingTo clean your computer and keyboard Taking Care of your computerTo clean your monitor When to contact a service technicianTo clean your pointing device To clean your optical mouseFCC Caution Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceFCC notice Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesModem notices Use conditionsTBR Important safety instructionsEnglish Varning Lithium battery statementLaser compliance statement Standard Description Results Criteria Declaration of ConformityStandard Description Results Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity English