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... installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as possible. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the wall outlet before cleaning Unplug this document for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. CAUTION for cleaning. These openings must not be blocked or covered...
... installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as possible. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the wall outlet before cleaning Unplug this document for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. CAUTION for cleaning. These openings must not be blocked or covered...
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... devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Warning! Using a power outlet that the total rating of all products plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. If you need to replace the power cord set . The plug only fits in too many devices. Do not locate this product. • Use...
... devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Warning! Using a power outlet that the total rating of all products plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. If you need to replace the power cord set . The plug only fits in too many devices. Do not locate this product. • Use...
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... those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • The power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Additional safety information Your device...
... those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • The power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Additional safety information Your device...
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.../CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. Products that help customers save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of climate change. More information refers 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...
.../CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. Products that help customers save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of climate change. More information refers 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...
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...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 10 and 30 minute of physical injury. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in front of the monitor, using...or weakness. The following tips: • Refrain from sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of a computer. If you view your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. • If you have...
...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 10 and 30 minute of physical injury. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in front of the monitor, using...or weakness. The following tips: • Refrain from sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of a computer. If you view your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. • If you have...
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...lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Developing good work habits to make your eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds. • Using a task light. • Changing the display's viewing angle. • Using a glare-reduction filter. • Using a display visor, such as open windows...and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • Placing your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on a couch or bed. The following work ...
...lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Developing good work habits to make your eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds. • Using a task light. • Changing the display's viewing angle. • Using a glare-reduction filter. • Using a display visor, such as open windows...and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • Placing your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on a couch or bed. The following work ...
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... instructions iii Additional safety information v Disposal instructions vi Tips and information for comfortable use vii System tour 1 Environment 2 Setting up your computer 3 Necessary to know before setup 3 Selecting a location 3 Opening the package 4 Connecting peripherals 4 Starting your computer 4 Shutting down your computer 5 System upgrade 5 Opening the computer 5 Setting up new components 5 Audio and Video Set up Procedures 5 Acer clear.fi (only for certain models) 8 Navigating media and photos 8 Shared files 8 Which devices...
... instructions iii Additional safety information v Disposal instructions vi Tips and information for comfortable use vii System tour 1 Environment 2 Setting up your computer 3 Necessary to know before setup 3 Selecting a location 3 Opening the package 4 Connecting peripherals 4 Starting your computer 4 Shutting down your computer 5 System upgrade 5 Opening the computer 5 Setting up new components 5 Audio and Video Set up Procedures 5 Acer clear.fi (only for certain models) 8 Navigating media and photos 8 Shared files 8 Which devices...
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...) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector 1 Description Floppy drive (selected models only) Optical drive (selected models only) Media card reader (selected models only) 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 only) USB port RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-in jack HDMI port (selected models only) Line-out / Speaker-out jack ESATA...
...) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector 1 Description Floppy drive (selected models only) Optical drive (selected models only) Media card reader (selected models only) 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 only) USB port RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-in jack HDMI port (selected models only) Line-out / Speaker-out jack ESATA...
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... any location that is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. The computer uses a state-of-the-art bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. 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...
... any location that is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. The computer uses a state-of-the-art bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. 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...
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... the steps below: 1 Turn on the system. Starting your computer After connecting all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on all the peripheral equipment, start up your computer. Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting all packing materials for Microsoft® Windows Media Center Edition Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by selected models • User's Guide and Starter poster •...
... the steps below: 1 Turn on the system. Starting your computer After connecting all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on all the peripheral equipment, start up your computer. Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting all packing materials for Microsoft® Windows Media Center Edition Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by selected models • User's Guide and Starter poster •...
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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 high-capacity HDD • Expand high-level memory • Upgrade from the outlet. • Remove the screws on the front of your AcerSystem system. RW combo or DVD writer (selected models only) • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI...
.... 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 high-capacity HDD • Expand high-level memory • Upgrade from the outlet. • Remove the screws on the front of your AcerSystem system. RW combo or DVD writer (selected models only) • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI...
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...; Click Playback Device to open a window that displays the available devices. • Choose the device that you want to set as shown in the output device priority list regardless of the presence or absence of the speakers. Right-click on it, then click Set as Default Device. The default audio output device will always be changed. Analog speakers will be listed in the table below. • USB speakers and HDMI devices can support hot-plugging.
...; Click Playback Device to open a window that displays the available devices. • Choose the device that you want to set as shown in the output device priority list regardless of the presence or absence of the speakers. Right-click on it, then click Set as Default Device. The default audio output device will always be changed. Analog speakers will be listed in the table below. • USB speakers and HDMI devices can support hot-plugging.
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.... English 8 Acer clear.fi (only for permission to allow clear.fi to access the network. Select Allow Access in the bar across the bottom of the categories under 'My Library', then browse the files and folder on the right. Use the media controls in each window. Note: All devices must be connected to your computer ('My Library'), then other devices with Acer clear.fi installed. After...
.... English 8 Acer clear.fi (only for permission to allow clear.fi to access the network. Select Allow Access in the bar across the bottom of the categories under 'My Library', then browse the files and folder on the right. Use the media controls in each window. Note: All devices must be connected to your computer ('My Library'), then other devices with Acer clear.fi installed. After...
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... voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of the computer is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you plugged the power cable properly into an electrical outlet. • If you created during the use of your system and make sure that may have to perform the recovery process to restore your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. If the LED is...
... voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of the computer is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you plugged the power cable properly into an electrical outlet. • If you created during the use of your system and make sure that may have to perform the recovery process to restore your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. If the LED is...
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... not work. Contact your USB keyboard to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on the hard disk or writeable/re-writeable disk. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on . • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are connected to the line-out jack of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD...
... not work. Contact your USB keyboard to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on the hard disk or writeable/re-writeable disk. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on . • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are connected to the line-out jack of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD...
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... also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com) for information on page 10 • If you want to the documentation that came with your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. For cleaning instructions, refer to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. When to contact the service centers available...
... also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com) for information on page 10 • If you want to the documentation that came with your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. For cleaning instructions, refer to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. When to contact the service centers available...
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... to comply with noncertified peripherals is granted by turning the device off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in 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 Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits...
... to comply with noncertified peripherals is granted by turning the device off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in 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 Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits...
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...event of fire, use and contact your service temporarily. You will also be informed of successful operation on the modem is with the equipment, discontinue use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified ...operations, or procedures that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for single terminal connection to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If possible, they do, you an opportunity to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). But, if advance notice is causing the problem. If the problem...
...event of fire, use and contact your service temporarily. You will also be informed of successful operation on the modem is with the equipment, discontinue use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified ...operations, or procedures that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for single terminal connection to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If possible, they do, you an opportunity to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). But, if advance notice is causing the problem. If the problem...
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... same number within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. English 17 Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This...
... same number within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. English 17 Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This...
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... undesired operation of use . Canada - AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I. English 18 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this device is intended to be used in strict accordance with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located...
... undesired operation of use . Canada - AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I. English 18 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this device is intended to be used in strict accordance with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located...
