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... and belong to your computer. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to their respective companies. Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for this booklet to be printed in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Copyright© 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerSystem User Guide Changes may be reproduced, stored in...
... and belong to your computer. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to their respective companies. Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for this booklet to be printed in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Copyright© 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerSystem User Guide Changes may be reproduced, stored in...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. Unplug the power cord before connecting the power cord to prevent battery leakage, Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol...
... in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. Unplug the power cord before connecting the power cord to prevent battery leakage, Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Contact your hearing. • Gradually increase the volume until you can 't hear people speaking near you. Warning! If power strips are not sure of the type of the branch circuit rating. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is...
... damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Contact your hearing. • Gradually increase the volume until you can 't hear people speaking near you. Warning! If power strips are not sure of the type of the branch circuit rating. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is...
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... adding or changing components. CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according 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 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...
... adding or changing components. CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according 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 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...
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..., conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. vi Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or ...acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. Acer is proud 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...For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the...
..., conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. vi Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or ...acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. Acer is proud 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...For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the...
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... following section provides tips for comfortable use Computer users may lead to Acer system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. vii climate change. 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 long hours of a computer. Users are registered U.S. More information refers to...
... following section provides tips for comfortable use Computer users may lead to Acer system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. vii climate change. 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 long hours of a computer. Users are registered U.S. More information refers to...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... to reduce eyestrain. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and...
... to reduce eyestrain. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and...
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... Information for your safety and comfortiii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information v Disposal instructions vi Tips and information 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 monitor 8 When to contact a service technician 8 Asking for technical assistance 8 Regulations and safety notices 9 FCC notice...
... Information for your safety and comfortiii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information v Disposal instructions vi Tips and information 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 monitor 8 When to contact a service technician 8 Asking for technical assistance 8 Regulations and safety notices 9 FCC notice...
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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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...: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. 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 compatible with Microsoft® Windows®...
...: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. 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 compatible with Microsoft® Windows®...
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... • 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. Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on all peripherals to use your computer From the "Start" menu, select "Shut...
... • 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. Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on all peripherals to use your computer From the "Start" menu, select "Shut...
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... panels or covers, please make sure 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) Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your AcerSystem system. Probable upgrades are: • Upgrade to high-capacity HDD • Expand high-level memory • Upgrade from a CD-ROM drive...
... panels or covers, please make sure 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) Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your AcerSystem system. Probable upgrades are: • Upgrade to high-capacity HDD • Expand high-level memory • Upgrade from a CD-ROM drive...
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Do any key to turn the display back on the screen. If yes, remove or replace it is plugged in the floppy drive? This will automatically diagnose your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. Just press any of the following: • Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of your computer and each is set to the correct voltage. • Check...
Do any key to turn the display back on the screen. If yes, remove or replace it is plugged in the floppy drive? This will automatically diagnose your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. Just press any of the following: • Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of your computer and each is set to the correct voltage. • Check...
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... read the information on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. If your drive by using the correct type of your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are using a good (i.e., undamaged) disk. A: Check the following: • Make sure the diskette or hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure that you are automatically turned off. A: Check the following: • The...
... read the information on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. If your drive by using the correct type of your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are using a good (i.e., undamaged) disk. A: Check the following: • Make sure the diskette or hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure that you are automatically turned off. A: Check the following: • The...
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...://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your area. EEnngglilisshh English 8 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your mouse for information on page 5 • If you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse...
...://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your area. EEnngglilisshh English 8 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your mouse for information on page 5 • If you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse...
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... accordance with the instructions, may be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices must be attached to this device does cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer...
... accordance with the instructions, may be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices must be attached to this device does cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer...
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... If they do, you will be used in strict accordance with the equipment, discontinue use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. However, due to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. This device must be notified in advance to give...Your telephone company may make changes in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give you should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). If the problem is causing the problem. This includes customer ...
... If they do, you will be used in strict accordance with the equipment, discontinue use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. However, due to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. This device must be notified in advance to give...Your telephone company may make changes in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give you should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). If the problem is causing the problem. This includes customer ...
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... for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it provide any...operate. Above all, it provides no endorsement of correct operation at the higher speeds for connection to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. In order to operate within the limits for emergency use. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all operating...
... for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it provide any...operate. Above all, it provides no endorsement of correct operation at the higher speeds for connection to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. In order to operate within the limits for emergency use. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all operating...
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...LEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. and 6,516,132." English English 13 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/... is protected by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision, and is located on the drive. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is intended for models with this copyright protection technology must be authorized by...
...LEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. and 6,516,132." English English 13 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/... is protected by U.S. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision, and is located on the drive. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is intended for models with this copyright protection technology must be authorized by...
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... English English The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is subject to licensing. FCC requires this device is intended to be used in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this product to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure...
... English English The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is subject to licensing. FCC requires this device is intended to be used in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this product to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure...