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... trademarks of Acer Inc. No part of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to any limitation of liability set out in the applicable product warranty. For your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. This booklet has been reviewed for accuracy. Acer°¶...
... trademarks of Acer Inc. No part of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to any limitation of liability set out in the applicable product warranty. For your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. This booklet has been reviewed for accuracy. Acer°¶...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... parts that could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be placed near water. • Do not place this document for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the equipment operator as close to the power supply unit: Install the power supply...
... parts that could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be placed near water. • Do not place this document for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the equipment operator as close to the power supply unit: Install the power supply...
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... damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to block out noisy surroundings. • Turn the volume down if you are used with the performance of the equipment plugged into the...
... damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to block out noisy surroundings. • Turn the volume down if you are used with the performance of the equipment plugged into the...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to replace the power cord set . If you to this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may contain small parts. 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 improper adjustment of used batteries according to qualified service personnel...
... require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to replace the power cord set . If you to this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may contain small parts. 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 improper adjustment of used batteries according to qualified service personnel...
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Acer is ENERGY STAR? 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's ENERGY STAR qualified products save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Products that help customers save your money by the U.S. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device...
Acer is ENERGY STAR? 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's ENERGY STAR qualified products save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Products that help customers save your money by the U.S. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device...
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... risk of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from staying too long in front of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your shoulders 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 Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches...
... risk of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from staying too long in front of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your shoulders 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 Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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...; 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 reflections by: • placing your display...
...; 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 reflections by: • placing your display...
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... 7 Important 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 safety and comfortiii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information...
... 7 Important 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 safety and comfortiii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information...
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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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... 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. The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. Opening the package Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for reference only. Your AcerSystem has standard I /O ports. Setting up your computer English Note: The specifications listed...
... 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. The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. Opening the package Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for reference only. Your AcerSystem has standard I /O ports. Setting up your computer English Note: The specifications listed...
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... "Start" menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK. Starting your computer. Shutting down 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...
... "Start" menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK. Starting your computer. Shutting down 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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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) After the system has shut down, turn off . Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized...
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) After the system has shut down, turn off . Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized...
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... rear panel of the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) diskette in and turned on the screen. English 5 Frequently asked questions The following questions are using a power strip or AVR, make necessary fixes. A: Check the LED located above the power switch. If yes, remove or replace it is being applied to its original default factory settings. Insert the startup disk you can restart your dealer or the technical support center...
... rear panel of the following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) diskette in and turned on the screen. English 5 Frequently asked questions The following questions are using a power strip or AVR, make necessary fixes. A: Check the LED located above the power switch. If yes, remove or replace it is being applied to its original default factory settings. Insert the startup disk you can restart your dealer or the technical support center...
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... external speakers are connected to the printer's documentation. A: Check the following: • Make sure that you are automatically turned off. Q: System cannot write data on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. If your USB keyboard to toggle from the computer. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your drive cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information...
... external speakers are connected to the printer's documentation. A: Check the following: • Make sure that you are automatically turned off. Q: System cannot write data on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. If your USB keyboard to toggle from the computer. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your drive cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information...
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... documentation that you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 5 • If your problem is not listed in your screen clean. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for maintenance instructions. When to contact a service technician • If you dropped...
... documentation that you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 5 • If your problem is not listed in your screen clean. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for maintenance instructions. When to contact a service technician • If you dropped...
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... installation. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices must be attached to this computer. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the device off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in interference to operate this equipment. Operation...
... installation. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices must be attached to this computer. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the device off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in interference to operate this equipment. Operation...
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... make changes in the country of use. If they do, you should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - However, due to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. Usage allowed in the first instance. If the problem...
... make changes in the country of use. If they do, you should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - However, due to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. Usage allowed in the first instance. If the problem...
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... Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under all , it provides no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to...
... Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under all , it provides no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to...
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... LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. VARNING: LASERSTRÅ...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 located on the drive. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is for models...Use of this computer is a laser product. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is prohibited. English English 13 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN...
... LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. VARNING: LASERSTRÅ...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 located on the drive. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is for models...Use of this computer is a laser product. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is prohibited. English English 13 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN...
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... (2) this device. 3 An improper installation or unauthorized use due to its operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of the FCC Rules. Operation is restricted to indoor use may cause undesired operation. 15 English English The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is subject...
... (2) this device. 3 An improper installation or unauthorized use due to its operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of the FCC Rules. Operation is restricted to indoor use may cause undesired operation. 15 English English The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is subject...