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... unstable cart, stand or table. Using electrical power • This product should never be blocked or covered. The overall system load must not be blocked by plugging in too many devices. This product should never be placed near water. • Do not place this product, make sure that could be operated from the wall outlet before cleaning...
... unstable cart, stand or table. Using electrical power • This product should never be blocked or covered. The overall system load must not be blocked by plugging in too many devices. This product should never be placed near water. • Do not place this product, make sure that could be operated from the wall outlet before cleaning...
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... covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in performance, indicating a need to normal condition. The plug only fits in electric shock and/or injury. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from unexpected noise produced by a qualified technician to restore the product to replace the power cord set . Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers...
... covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in performance, indicating a need to normal condition. The plug only fits in electric shock and/or injury. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from unexpected noise produced by a qualified technician to restore the product to replace the power cord set . Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers...
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... of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 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 product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the...
... of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 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 product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the...
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... set by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. 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 sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse...
... set by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. 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 sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse...
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...monitor, using a footrest, or raising your eyes. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle 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...tips for more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you...
...monitor, using a footrest, or raising your eyes. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle 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...tips for more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you...
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... optical discs 4 2 Setting up your computer 5 Arranging a comfortable work area 6 Positioning your monitor 6 Positioning your keyboard 6 Positioning your mouse 6 Connecting peripherals 7 Connecting your mouse and keyboard 7 USB interface 7 PS/2 interface 7 Connecting a monitor 7 Connecting the power cable 8 Turning on your computer 8 Turning off your computer 8 3 Upgrading your computer 9 Installation precautions 10 ESD precautions 10 Preinstallation instructions 10 Post-installation instructions 10 Opening your computer 11 To remove the computer cover...
... optical discs 4 2 Setting up your computer 5 Arranging a comfortable work area 6 Positioning your monitor 6 Positioning your keyboard 6 Positioning your mouse 6 Connecting peripherals 7 Connecting your mouse and keyboard 7 USB interface 7 PS/2 interface 7 Connecting a monitor 7 Connecting the power cable 8 Turning on your computer 8 Turning off your computer 8 3 Upgrading your computer 9 Installation precautions 10 ESD precautions 10 Preinstallation instructions 10 Post-installation instructions 10 Opening your computer 11 To remove the computer cover...
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English 2 1 System tour Front panel The front panel of your computer has the following: Icon Description 5.25-inch drive bay(s) 3.5-inch drive bay(s) Microphone-in jack (front) Speaker-/line-out jack (front) USB ports OBR (One Button Recovery) button (For selected models only) Indicators Power button Rear panel The rear panel of your computer has the following: Icon Description Power supply Power cord socket Voltage selector switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel/printer port
English 2 1 System tour Front panel The front panel of your computer has the following: Icon Description 5.25-inch drive bay(s) 3.5-inch drive bay(s) Microphone-in jack (front) Speaker-/line-out jack (front) USB ports OBR (One Button Recovery) button (For selected models only) Indicators Power button Rear panel The rear panel of your computer has the following: Icon Description Power supply Power cord socket Voltage selector switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel/printer port
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... Description External display port USB ports Network port Audio jacks Expansion slots Chassis lock DVI port (for selected models only) The table below indicates the functions of your This drive is located at the front of the audio jacks on the rear panel: Color/use Blue Green Pink Orange Black Gray Headphone 1.1 CH Line-in Line-in Headphone Line-out Mic-in 3.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Center...
... Description External display port USB ports Network port Audio jacks Expansion slots Chassis lock DVI port (for selected models only) The table below indicates the functions of your This drive is located at the front of the audio jacks on the rear panel: Color/use Blue Green Pink Orange Black Gray Headphone 1.1 CH Line-in Line-in Headphone Line-out Mic-in 3.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Center...
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CDRW, DVD-Dual and DVD-Super multi drives can read CDs, CD-I discs, video-CDs and digital video discs (DVD). Taking care of your computer's optical drive: 1 Push the eject button on the front panel. 2 When the tray slides open, place the disc on the data surface. • When cleaning discs, use . • Hold discs by their edges to avoid getting fingerprints or scratches on the tray, maling sure...
CDRW, DVD-Dual and DVD-Super multi drives can read CDs, CD-I discs, video-CDs and digital video discs (DVD). Taking care of your computer's optical drive: 1 Push the eject button on the front panel. 2 When the tray slides open, place the disc on the data surface. • When cleaning discs, use . • Hold discs by their edges to avoid getting fingerprints or scratches on the tray, maling sure...
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... turn your head while you type which could add tension to 60 cm away from you need for working and moving. • To place your PC in a vertical position (for selected models) : • Rotate the plastic stabilizers on the side of your computer. • Ensure the plastic stabilizers are extended completely. Then try typing with a light touch. English 6 2 Setting...
... turn your head while you type which could add tension to 60 cm away from you need for working and moving. • To place your PC in a vertical position (for selected models) : • Rotate the plastic stabilizers on the side of your computer. • Ensure the plastic stabilizers are extended completely. Then try typing with a light touch. English 6 2 Setting...
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... part, you stretch or lean over. • Use your wrist on the table when moving the mouse. Note: When a VGA card is easy. Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the PS/2 mouse (green) port on the rear panel of your computer. Actual device models may vary in the connections below are for your computer is added to the PCI Express slot, the monitor should be connected to the add-on card...
... part, you stretch or lean over. • Use your wrist on the table when moving the mouse. Note: When a VGA card is easy. Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the PS/2 mouse (green) port on the rear panel of your computer. Actual device models may vary in the connections below are for your computer is added to the PCI Express slot, the monitor should be connected to the add-on card...
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... suspend mode only. Make sure that the power cable is plugged in and turned on all peripherals connected to your computer, such as the monitor, printer, speakers, etc. 2 On the front panel of the power cable into the power cable socket located on and get to turn on your computer, press the power button. Plug the power cable into a power outlet. Then plug the other end of your computer: 1 Turn on . Set the voltage selector switch...
... suspend mode only. Make sure that the power cable is plugged in and turned on all peripherals connected to your computer, such as the monitor, printer, speakers, etc. 2 On the front panel of the power cable into the power cable socket located on and get to turn on your computer, press the power button. Plug the power cable into a power outlet. Then plug the other end of your computer: 1 Turn on . Set the voltage selector switch...
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... you install any component: 1 Turn off the computer properly before you start installing the components may cause serious damage. Warning! English 10 3 Upgrading your computer Installation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors. 5 See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you wish to it before opening it...
... you install any component: 1 Turn off the computer properly before you start installing the components may cause serious damage. Warning! English 10 3 Upgrading your computer Installation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors. 5 See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you wish to it before opening it...
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... purposes, we do not recommend that you removed earlier. 3 Replace the side panels. 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer on page 10. Upgrading your computer Certain components of your computer before you want to open your computer are upgradeable, such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. If you can install additional components. then gently push it...
... purposes, we do not recommend that you removed earlier. 3 Replace the side panels. 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer on page 10. Upgrading your computer Certain components of your computer before you want to open your computer are upgradeable, such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. If you can install additional components. then gently push it...
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... computer cover. 2 Detach all cables to the new hard disk. Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to the disk frame and detach the hard disk. Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk into the frame and secure it with the socket (a). If you insert a memory DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket until the clips lock onto the memory DIMM (b). Run the BIOS utility...
... computer cover. 2 Detach all cables to the new hard disk. Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to the disk frame and detach the hard disk. Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk into the frame and secure it with the socket (a). If you insert a memory DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket until the clips lock onto the memory DIMM (b). Run the BIOS utility...
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... bracket frame to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. English 14 3 Upgrading your computer with the bracket lock you removed earlier. 8 Replace the computer cover. Note: If you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the computer. Make sure that holds the bracket to the newly installed devices.
... bracket frame to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. English 14 3 Upgrading your computer with the bracket lock you removed earlier. 8 Replace the computer cover. Note: If you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the computer. Make sure that holds the bracket to the newly installed devices.
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... key to turn the display back on the icon and deselect the Mute option. The printer does not work , you are using a power strip, make sure it is crossed-out, click on . Look for assistance. If it is plugged in a drive? If the LED is lit, check the following : • Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of your dealer or technical support center...
... key to turn the display back on the icon and deselect the Mute option. The printer does not work , you are using a power strip, make sure it is crossed-out, click on . Look for assistance. If it is plugged in a drive? If the LED is lit, check the following : • Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of your dealer or technical support center...
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... be a problem with the drive. English 17 press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the lineout jack of your dealer or technical support center for assistance. Check the following : • Make sure you are using the correct type of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD is...
... be a problem with the drive. English 17 press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the lineout jack of your dealer or technical support center for assistance. Check the following : • Make sure you are using the correct type of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD is...
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... the same number within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no assurance that any 30 minute period for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on every PSTN termination point. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment...
... the same number within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no assurance that any 30 minute period for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on every PSTN termination point. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment...
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... the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may also cause a false answer condition. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with high...
... the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may also cause a false answer condition. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with high...