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Acer Aspire T100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Aspire T100 User’s manual...
  • Page 2 Model Number :__________________________________ Serial Number:___________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer Logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other company's product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 4 Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    FCC notice System Tour Front panel Rear panel System Features Performance Multimedia Connectivity System peripherals Mouse Keyboard Speakers System upgrade Open the computer Set up new components Setting up your computer Necessary to know before Setup Select location Open package Connecting the peripherals Starting your computer Shutting down your computer...
  • Page 6 To reconfigure your computer Upgrading CPU Remove CPU Install and upgrade CPU Troubleshooting Taking Care of your computer Important tips Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboard To clean your pointing device To clean your optical mouse To clean your monitor When to contact a service technician Asking for technical assistance Remark: All the drawings in the Guide are diagrams.

  • Page 7: System Tour

    System Tour Your computer’s front panel consists of the following: Front panel Description Description Description Description Optical Drive Floppy Drive Power button Speaker or Headphone Jack...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Description Description Description Description Microphone Jack Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports Rear panel Description Description Description Description Power cord socket Voltage selector switch PS/2 Keyboard Port Serial Connector System Tour...
  • Page 9 Description Description Description Description Monitor Connector Line-out Jack Line-in Jack Microphone Jack USB Connector PCI Card Slot Fan Aperture PS/2 Mouse Connector Printer Connector Game/MIDI Port RJ-45 Ethernet Connector...

  • Page 10: System Features

    System Features Your computer features: Performance • Intel Pentium 4/Celeron CPU • Intel 845GV/ICH4 • System Memory DDR 266/333, 2 DIMM Slots, expandable to 2GB • Power management function • 3.5 inch floppy drive • CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or CD-RW (52X/24X) drive •...

  • Page 11: System Peripherals

    System peripherals The Aspire T100 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 The included mouse is a standard two-button wheel mouse. Connect the mouse to the PS2 mouse port on the back panel of the system.

  • Page 12: Speakers

    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.

  • Page 13: System Upgrade

    System upgrade You can expand your Aspire T100 system quickly and easily by adding components. You can also upgrade the components of your Aspire T100 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.
  • Page 14 System Tour...

  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Computer

    Your Aspire T100 has standard I/O (Input/Output) interfaces such as a serial port, parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, the system includes four USB ports, two microphone ports (one at front and one at rear panel), a stereo line-in Jack, a stereo line-out jack and a Game/ Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) port.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Peripherals

    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. • Acer Power T100 Series • PS2 keyboard • PS2 mouse • Spearkers ( for selected models only) •...

  • Page 17: Starting Your Computer

    Starting your computer After connecting all the peripheral equipment, start your computer according to the below steps: Power on all peripheral equipment, such as monitor, printer, fax, speakers etc. Turn on the system. Once the start-up process is complete, you can begin to use the computer.
  • Page 18 Setting up your computer...

  • Page 19: Upgrading Your Computer

    Upgrading your computer Installation Precautions Reminder for guarding against static electricity Protect your system from power surges, read following section before installing any components. This section contains important ESD (Electrostatic discharge) precautions. ESD Guard ESD can damage the CPU, drives, expansion circuit boards and the other components.

  • Page 20: Post-Installation Instructions

    Certain components of your computer are upgradeable such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion card. However, for safety purpose we do not recommend performing these upgrades yourself. If you want to replace or upgrade any of the components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician.

  • Page 21: Installing Pci Cards

    Remove the 4 screws fixing HDD to the chassis. Gently remove the HDD from the drive bay. Reinstall the HDD: Insert the HDD into the bay. Replace the 4 screws to secure the drive. Connect the cables to the mainboard. Installing PCI cards Install PCI card Find an empty PCI slot on the motherboard.

  • Page 22: Remove Ddr Dimm

    Remark: Remark: The DDR DIMM sockets are slotted to ensure proper Remark: Remark: installation. If you insert a DDR DIMM but it does not fit easily into socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly. Turn the DDR around and try to insert it again. Remove DDR DIMM Press the holding clips on both sides of the DDR socket outward to release the DDR.

  • Page 23: Install And Upgrade Cpu

    Disjoin the connectors attached to the fan and the heat sink. Remove the fan and the heat sink. Unlock the socket lever to release the CPU. Gently pull the CPU from the socket. Install and upgrade CPU. Install and upgrade CPU To install or upgrade the CPU, complete the following steps: Unlock the socket lever.
  • Page 24 Attach the fan/heat sink on top of the CPU. Attach the fan/heat sink connectors to the connectors with marked with "CPU FAN". Warning! The CPU and heat sink may be hot if the system has Warning! Warning! Warning! been running. Also, there might be sharp pins and edges on some boards and/or chassis parts.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    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. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up.
  • Page 26 Q: The printer does not work. Q: The printer does not work. Q: The printer does not work. Q: The printer does not work. A: Do the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on.
  • Page 27 • Make sure that you are using the correct type of diskette. Check if the diskette is formatted correctly. If not, format it again. Caution: If you reformat a diskette, you will lose any data on it. Caution: Caution: Caution:...
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 29: Taking Care Of Your Computer

    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.

  • Page 30: To Clean Your Pointing Device

    If the computer is not operating normally. Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. You may also access the Acer Web site (www.acersupport.com) for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area.

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