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For more information about Backup, refer to Windows XP help. Disk defragmenter (Windows XP only) The disk degfragmentation utility consolidates files and folders on your computer's hard disk. This allows your computer to access files and folders and save new data more efficiently. By consolidating your files and folders, the defragmenter also consolidates the volume's free space, making it less likely that new files will be fragmented. How do I defragment my hard drive? To run the Disk Defragmenter: 1 Click the Start button in the taskbar. 2 Highlight All Programs 3 Click Accessories 4 Select System Tools 5 Click Disk Defragmenter When Disk Defragmenter opens, select a drive/volume and click Analyze. The system will quickly examine the volume and determine whether or not it needs to be defragmented. For more information about Disk Defragmenter, refer to Windows XP help. 5 System utilities 6 Frequently asked questions This chapter tells you what to do in case your computer is not working properly. However, if a more serious problem arises, contact your dealer or the technical support center (for assistance. Frequently asked questions The following questions indicate possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions. I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. Check the LED located above the power switch. If the LED is not lit, no power is being applied to the system. Try the following: • Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of the computer is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you properly plugged the power cable into an electrical outlet. • If you are using a power strip or AVR, make sure it is plugged in and turned on. If the LED is lit, check the following: • Is a nonbootable (nonsystem) diskette in the floppy drive? If yes, remove or replace it with a system diskette and press + + to restart your computer. • The operating system files may be damaged or missing. Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press + + to restart your computer. This will automatically diagnose your system and make necessary fixes. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to its original default factory settings. Note: For more information about recovering your system, see "Acer eRecovery" on page 67. Nothing appears on the screen. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. Just press any key to turn the display back on. If pressing a key does not work, you can restart your computer. If restarting your computer does not work, contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance. 6 Frequently asked questions The printer does not work. Do the following: • Make sure the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure the printer cable is connected securely to the system's parallel or USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. See "Connecting your printer" on page 31 for more information. • For additional information concerning the printer, refer to the printer's documentation. No sound comes out from the computer. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Look for the Volume icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line- out jack of your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned off. System cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. Check the following: • Make sure you are using the correct type of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly. • Check if the CD or DVD is clean and unscratched. • Check your drive by using a good (undamaged) disk. If your drive can not read the information on the good disk there may be a problem with the drive. Contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance. System cannot write data on the hard disk or CD-R/CD-RW. Check the following: • Make sure the diskette or hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure you are using the correct type of disk or diskette. Appendix A: Notices Appendix A: Notices ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. 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 ...

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