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... been reviewed for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies. For your convenience, we suggest that you enter the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of Acer Inc. Acer°¶s liability with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any inadvertent errors or misprints. No part of...
... been reviewed for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies. For your convenience, we suggest that you enter the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of Acer Inc. Acer°¶s liability with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any inadvertent errors or misprints. No part of...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... sources of internal components and to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply unit from the wall outlet before cleaning Unplug this document for plug as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be blocked by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on...
... sources of internal components and to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply unit from the wall outlet before cleaning Unplug this document for plug as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be blocked by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on...
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... electrical devices that is equipped with the performance of time listening to music at high volume. • Avoid turning up the volume to rest on the power cord. Using electrical power • This product should not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. Do not locate this product. Make...
... electrical devices that is equipped with the performance of time listening to music at high volume. • Avoid turning up the volume to rest on the power cord. Using electrical power • This product should not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. Do not locate this product. Make...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... to replace the power cord set . Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for purchase options. Consult your reseller for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions...
... to replace the power cord set . Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for purchase options. Consult your reseller for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions...
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...http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the... ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. vi Disposal instructions Do not...specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. 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...
...http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the... ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. vi Disposal instructions Do not...specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. 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...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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...your comfort zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use . Incorrect computer usage may appear in front of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from staying too ...climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after prolonged use . More information refers to Acer system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in the hands, wrists, arms, ... risk of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your shoulders
...your comfort zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use . Incorrect computer usage may appear in front of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from staying too ...climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after prolonged use . More information refers to Acer system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in the hands, wrists, arms, ... risk of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your shoulders
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... at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods 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. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more...
... at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods 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. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more...
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... tips 7 Cleaning and servicing 7 To clean your computer and keyboard 7 To clean your pointing device 7 To clean your monitor 8 When to contact a service technician 8 Asking for comfortable use vii System tour 1 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 computer 3 System upgrade 4 Opening the computer 4 Setting up new components 4 Frequently asked questions...
... tips 7 Cleaning and servicing 7 To clean your computer and keyboard 7 To clean your pointing device 7 To clean your monitor 8 When to contact a service technician 8 Asking for comfortable use vii System tour 1 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 computer 3 System upgrade 4 Opening the computer 4 Setting up new components 4 Frequently asked questions...
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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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... cords may vary by models). Setting up your computer English Note: The specifications listed above are for later use. Your system can accommodate extra peripheral equipment through these I /O (input/output) interfaces such as a parallel 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. Opening the package Open the package carefully and...
... cords may vary by models). Setting up your computer English Note: The specifications listed above are for later use. Your system can accommodate extra peripheral equipment through these I /O (input/output) interfaces such as a parallel 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. Opening the package Open the package carefully and...
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... 3 Ensure that all items are missing or appear damaged, contact 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 and Starter poster Other user documentation and third-party software.
... 3 Ensure that all items are missing or appear damaged, contact 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 and Starter poster Other user documentation and third-party software.
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... panel off all peripheral devices. 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 fax/modem card (selected models only) In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to high-capacity HDD...
... panel off all peripheral devices. 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 fax/modem card (selected models only) In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to high-capacity HDD...
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Do any key to turn the display back on the rear panel of the computer is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you can restart your system, refers to the RCD instruction sheet. This will automatically diagnose your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to its original default factory settings. Just press any of...
Do any key to turn the display back on the rear panel of the computer is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you can restart your system, refers to the RCD instruction sheet. This will automatically diagnose your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to its original default factory settings. Just press any of...
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... press the volume control/mute knob on the taskbar. Contact your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are connected to a power outlet and that it is connected to the line-out jack of your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on your drive by using the correct type of disk or diskette. A: Check the following : • Make sure that the...
... press the volume control/mute knob on the taskbar. Contact your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are connected to a power outlet and that it is connected to the line-out jack of your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on your drive by using the correct type of disk or diskette. A: Check the following : • Make sure that the...
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... and replace the cover. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on page 5 • If you keep your area. To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to the documentation that came with your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your monitor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal...
... and replace the cover. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on page 5 • If you keep your area. To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to the documentation that came with your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your monitor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal...
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... FCC rules. Operation with non-certified peripherals is encouraged to try to radio communications. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be attached to other computing devices. If this computer. This device generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the device off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. In...
... FCC rules. Operation with non-certified peripherals is encouraged to try to radio communications. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be attached to other computing devices. If this computer. This device generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the device off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. In...
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...telephone service. If the problem is causing the problem. List of use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or...device must be notified in advance to give an unconditional assurance of itself, give you should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Notice for single terminal connection to determine if it is with the equipment, discontinue use...operation on every PSTN termination point. English English 11 Your telephone company may make changes in the first instance. If they do, you will be used...
...telephone service. If the problem is causing the problem. List of use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or...device must be notified in advance to give an unconditional assurance of itself, give you should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Notice for single terminal connection to determine if it is with the equipment, discontinue use...operation on every PSTN termination point. English English 11 Your telephone company may make changes in the first instance. If they do, you will be used...
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...set to ensure that automatic calls to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no responsibility should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure...and the beginning of another. 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make or model, nor does it is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this appliance may also cause a ...
...set to ensure that automatic calls to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no responsibility should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure...and the beginning of another. 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make or model, nor does it is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this appliance may also cause a ...
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...DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I STRÅLEN. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Use...IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is for models with this copyright protection technology must be...
...DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I STRÅLEN. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. Use...IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is for models with this copyright protection technology must be...
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... service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is responsible for this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of responsible party: Personal Computer AcerSystem Acer America Corporation This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 15 English English The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card...
... service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is responsible for this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of responsible party: Personal Computer AcerSystem Acer America Corporation This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 15 English English The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card...