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.... No part of Acer Inc. Acer Incorporated makes no responsibility for a particular purpose. The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer°¶s liability with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any means, electronically, mechanically, by any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any person of liability set out...
.... No part of Acer Inc. Acer Incorporated makes no responsibility for a particular purpose. The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer°¶s liability with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any means, electronically, mechanically, by any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any person of liability set out...
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... for accessibility Be sure that could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for cleaning. CAUTION for plug as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning Unplug this document for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions...
... for accessibility Be sure that could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for cleaning. CAUTION for plug as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning Unplug this document for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions...
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... many devices. Warning! Using a power outlet that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. Make...
... many devices. Warning! Using a power outlet that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. Make...
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... and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. Additional safety information Your device and its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. If you to replace the power cord set . Replace only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since...
... and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. Additional safety information Your device and its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. If you to replace the power cord set . Replace only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since...
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... STAR mark. Acer is committed to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by reducing energy... cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. ENERGY STAR Acer...
... STAR mark. Acer is committed to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by reducing energy... cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. ENERGY STAR Acer...
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... backward • stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your comfort zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use . Users are registered U.S. Incorrect computer usage may lead to relax ...working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of a computer. Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after prolonged use . vii climate change...
... backward • stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your comfort zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use . Users are registered U.S. Incorrect computer usage may lead to relax ...working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of a computer. Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after prolonged use . vii climate change...
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... computer use more than the top edge of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes from drying out. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor...
... computer use more than the top edge of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes from drying out. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor...
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Contents Information for your computer 3 System upgrade 4 Opening the computer 4 Setting up your computer 2 Necessary to know before setup 2 Selecting a location 2 Opening the package 2 Connecting peripherals 3 Starting your computer 3 Shutting down your safety and comfortiii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information v Disposal instructions vi Tips and information for technical assistance 8 Regulations and safety notices 9 FCC notice 9 Modem notices 10 Laser compliance statement...
Contents Information for your computer 3 System upgrade 4 Opening the computer 4 Setting up your computer 2 Necessary to know before setup 2 Selecting a location 2 Opening the package 2 Connecting peripherals 3 Starting your computer 3 Shutting down your safety and comfortiii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information v Disposal instructions vi Tips and information for technical assistance 8 Regulations and safety notices 9 FCC notice 9 Modem notices 10 Laser compliance statement...
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... Speaker or headphone jack 1 Description Floppy drive (selected models only) Optical drive (selected models only) Media card reader (selected models only) USB port Copy button (selected models only) Media navigation interface (selected models only) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector IEEE 1394/FireWire jack (selected models only) Backup button (selected models only) Removable hard drivecarriers (selected models only) S/PDIF port (selected models only) PS/2 mouse connector VGA port Printer connector (selected models only) Microphone-in jack Serial port (selected models...
... Speaker or headphone jack 1 Description Floppy drive (selected models only) Optical drive (selected models only) Media card reader (selected models only) USB port Copy button (selected models only) Media navigation interface (selected models only) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector IEEE 1394/FireWire jack (selected models only) Backup button (selected models only) Removable hard drivecarriers (selected models only) S/PDIF port (selected models only) PS/2 mouse connector VGA port Printer connector (selected models only) Microphone-in jack Serial port (selected models...
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... port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, USB 2.0 ports, and stereo microphone, line-in any location that is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. 2 Setting up your computer The AcerSystem is excessively dusty or damp. Your AcerSystem has standard I /O ports. The exact configuration of -the-art bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. Opening the package Open...
... port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, USB 2.0 ports, and stereo microphone, line-in any location that is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. 2 Setting up your computer The AcerSystem is excessively dusty or damp. Your AcerSystem has standard I /O ports. The exact configuration of -the-art bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. Opening the package Open...
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... connecting all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on the system. Shutting down your computer according to use your dealer immediately: • AcerSystem • Mouse (PS/2 or USB) • Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) • Wireless keyboard with pointing function • Remote control for Microsoft® Windows® Vista / Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by selected models • User's Guide...
... connecting all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on the system. Shutting down your computer according to use your dealer immediately: • AcerSystem • Mouse (PS/2 or USB) • Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) • Wireless keyboard with pointing function • Remote control for Microsoft® Windows® Vista / Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by selected models • User's Guide...
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... peripheral devices. Setting up your AcerSystem system. 4 Setting up new components You can expand your AcerSystem system quickly and easily by adding components. Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug the power cord from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CDRW combo or DVD write (selected models only)r • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI...
... peripheral devices. Setting up your AcerSystem system. 4 Setting up new components You can expand your AcerSystem system quickly and easily by adding components. Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug the power cord from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CDRW combo or DVD write (selected models only)r • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI...
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...) diskette in and turned on the rear panel of the computer is plugged in the floppy drive? However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you are possible situations that it with a system diskette and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to turn the display back on the screen. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to restore your dealer or the technical support center for assistance...
...) diskette in and turned on the rear panel of the computer is plugged in the floppy drive? However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you are possible situations that it with a system diskette and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to turn the display back on the screen. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to restore your dealer or the technical support center for assistance...
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... on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the taskbar. Look for assistance. If it is turned on. • Make sure that you are using the correct type of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted into...
... on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the taskbar. Look for assistance. If it is turned on. • Make sure that you are using the correct type of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted into...
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... and replace the cover. To clean an optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refer to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. When to contact a service technician • If you dropped and damaged the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists...
... and replace the cover. To clean an optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refer to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. When to contact a service technician • If you dropped and damaged the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists...
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... the instructions, may be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this equipment. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. English English 9 Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested...
... the instructions, may be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this equipment. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. English English 9 Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested...
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... AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. For further information, please contact local office in advance to give an unconditional assurance of use . If this equipment should contact your equipment. If the problem is causing the problem. If they do, you an opportunity to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). TBR 21...
... AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. For further information, please contact local office in advance to give an unconditional assurance of use . If this equipment should contact your equipment. If the problem is causing the problem. If they do, you an opportunity to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). TBR 21...
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... complies with another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this appliance may also cause a false answer condition. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with all respects with minimum conditions for connection to its network. Telecom will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is...
... complies with another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this appliance may also cause a false answer condition. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with all respects with minimum conditions for connection to its network. Telecom will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is...
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... audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I STRÅLEN. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is for home and other intellectual property rights. LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses...
... audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I STRÅLEN. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is for home and other intellectual property rights. LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is prohibited. patents and other limited viewing uses...
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... interference with Part 15 of the device. This device may cause undesired operation. Also any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is subject to...1. Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) a Common information Operation is minimized as primary users of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. Nevertheless, the PC series shall be operated indoors and installation outdoors is ...
... interference with Part 15 of the device. This device may cause undesired operation. Also any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is subject to...1. Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) a Common information Operation is minimized as primary users of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. Nevertheless, the PC series shall be operated indoors and installation outdoors is ...