Acer sp User Manuals

Table of Contents

• FCC notice

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• 1.System Tour

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  • 1.1 Front panel

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  • 1.2 Rear panel

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  • 1.3 System Features

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    • Performance

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    • Multimedia

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    • Connectivity

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  • 1.4 System peripherals

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    • Mouse

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    • Keyboard

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    • Speakers

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  • 1.5 System upgrade

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    • Open the computer

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    • Set up new components

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• 2. Setting up your computer

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  • 2.1. Necessary to know before Setup

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    • Select location

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    • Open package

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  • 2.2. Connecting the peripherals

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  • 2.3. Starting your computer

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    • Shutting down your computer

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• 3. Upgrading your computer

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  • 3.1 Installation Precautions

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    • Reminder for guarding against static electricity

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    • ESD Guard

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    • Pre-installation Instructions

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    • Post-installation Instructions

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  • 3.2 Opening your Computer

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    • Remove the side panel

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    • Replace the side panel

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  • 3.2. Replacing the HDD

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    • Upgrade the HDD

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  • 3.3. Installing PCI cards

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    • Install PCI card

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    • Remove PCI card

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  • 3.4. Installing additional memory

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    • Install DDR DIMM

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    • Remove DDR DIMM

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    • To reconfigure your computer

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  • 3.5. Upgrading CPU

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    • Remove CPU

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    • Install and upgrade CPU

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• 4. Troubleshooting

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• 5. Taking Care of your computer

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  • 5.1 Important tips

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  • 5.2 Cleaning and servicing

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    • To clean your computer and keyboard

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    • To clean your pointing device

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    • To clean your optical mouse

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    • To clean your monitor

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  • 5.3 When to contact a service technician

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    • Asking for technical assistance

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