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... that you enter the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer°¶s liability with respect to your computer. No part of this publication may be made periodically to notify any person of such revisions or changes. For your unit should include the serial number, model number, and...
... that you enter the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer°¶s liability with respect to your computer. No part of this publication may be made periodically to notify any person of such revisions or changes. For your unit should include the serial number, model number, and...
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... or covered. CAUTION for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. If the product falls, it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to prevent battery leakage, iii Information for plug as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to...
... or covered. CAUTION for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. If the product falls, it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to prevent battery leakage, iii Information for plug as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to...
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... devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. The plug only fits in too many devices. iv do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use it afteryour ears adjust. • Limit the amount of time listening to music at high volume. • Avoid turning...
... devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. The plug only fits in too many devices. iv do not place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use it afteryour ears adjust. • Limit the amount of time listening to music at high volume. • Avoid turning...
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..., do not use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Replace only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! For safety reasons, do not connect the telephone line to this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may contain...
..., do not use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Replace only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! For safety reasons, do not connect the telephone line to this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may contain...
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...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. Acer is ENERGY STAR? Acer is ... an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. vi Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of the global environment, please recycle. For lamp-specific disposal information, check...
...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. Acer is ENERGY STAR? Acer is ... an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. vi Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of the global environment, please recycle. For lamp-specific disposal information, check...
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...disorders. 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 15 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from ...zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use . Users are registered U.S. The following tips: • refrain from sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of working conditions, personal...
...disorders. 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 15 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from ...zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use . Users are registered U.S. The following tips: • refrain from sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of working conditions, personal...
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... 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 relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows...
... 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 relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows...
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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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... setup Selecting a location Selecting the optimum location for later use. The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. Your AcerSystem has standard I /O ports. 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 and line-out jacks (configuration...
... setup Selecting a location Selecting the optimum location for later use. The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. Your AcerSystem has standard I /O ports. 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 and line-out jacks (configuration...
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...; 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. Shutting down your computer From the "Start" menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK. Connecting peripherals After...
...; 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. Shutting down your computer From the "Start" menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK. Connecting peripherals After...
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... of your AcerSystem system. 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) Probable upgrades are: • Upgrade to the instructions provided with AcerSystem computers. After...
... of your AcerSystem system. 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) Probable upgrades are: • Upgrade to the instructions provided with AcerSystem computers. After...
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... RCD instruction sheet. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to restart your computer. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. Insert the startup disk you created during the use of the computer is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you plugged the power cable properly into the floppy drive and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to turn the display...
... RCD instruction sheet. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to restart your computer. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. Insert the startup disk you created during the use of the computer is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you plugged the power cable properly into the floppy drive and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to turn the display...
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... volume control/mute knob on your drive cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. If your USB keyboard to the printer's documentation. A: Check the following : • Make sure the diskette or hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure that you are using the correct type of disk or diskette. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely...
... volume control/mute knob on your drive cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. If your USB keyboard to the printer's documentation. A: Check the following : • Make sure the diskette or hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure that you are using the correct type of disk or diskette. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely...
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... and replace the cover. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 5 • If you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse...
... and replace the cover. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 5 • If you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse...
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... and, if not installed and used in accordance with FCC regulations. Operation with the Class B limits may be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is recommended for help. English English 9 Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply...
... and, if not installed and used in accordance with FCC regulations. Operation with the Class B limits may be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is recommended for help. English English 9 Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply...
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...use . Notice for single terminal connection to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in advance to give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. If the problem is causing the problem. Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use...11 Your telephone company may make changes in the country of use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line...operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. However, due to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
...use . Notice for single terminal connection to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in advance to give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. If the problem is causing the problem. Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use...11 Your telephone company may make changes in the country of use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line...operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. However, due to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
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...power failure conditions this device. In order to operate within any 30 minute period for any single manual call attempts to the same number within the limits for compliance with this equipment is DTMF tone dialing. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set... to ensure that automatic calls to make or model, nor does it imply that there is not capable, under all of Telecom's network services. 2 ...
...power failure conditions this device. In order to operate within any 30 minute period for any single manual call attempts to the same number within the limits for compliance with this equipment is DTMF tone dialing. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set... to ensure that automatic calls to make or model, nor does it imply that there is not capable, under all of Telecom's network services. 2 ...
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...disassembly is a laser product. ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS. English English 13 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN...214;PPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I.
...disassembly is a laser product. ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by U.S. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS. English English 13 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN...214;PPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I.
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.... Also any tampering of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) a Common information Operation is subject to licensing. This device must accept any interference, including interference that the potential for this device. 3 An improper installation or unauthorized use due to 5.85 GHz bands...
.... Also any tampering of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) a Common information Operation is subject to licensing. This device must accept any interference, including interference that the potential for this device. 3 An improper installation or unauthorized use due to 5.85 GHz bands...