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... for future reference. Follow all products plugged into the product. • To avoid damage of power available, consult your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. If the product falls, it from overheating. The openings should be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are not sure of the type of internal components and to rest on an...
... for future reference. Follow all products plugged into the product. • To avoid damage of power available, consult your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. If the product falls, it from overheating. The openings should be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are not sure of the type of internal components and to rest on an...
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... change in too many devices. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel when: • The power cord or plug is not properly grounded may result in damage and will often require extensive work by other risks. iv • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . If power strips are covered by the operating instructions...
... change in too many devices. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel when: • The power cord or plug is not properly grounded may result in damage and will often require extensive work by other risks. iv • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . If power strips are covered by the operating instructions...
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....acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. For more information on the Waste from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to the manufacturer's instructions...
....acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. For more information on the Waste from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to the manufacturer's instructions...
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... of working conditions, personal health and other musculoskeletal disorders. Acer is committed to www.energystar.gov. Environmental Protection Agency. marks Tips and information for comfortable use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. The more energy we can save you money by pushing keyboard or moving mouse...
... of working conditions, personal health and other musculoskeletal disorders. Acer is committed to www.energystar.gov. Environmental Protection Agency. marks Tips and information for comfortable use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. The more energy we can save you money by pushing keyboard or moving mouse...
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...screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your comfort zone by looking at the center of the display so your company's health and safety department. The following section provides tips for more than the top edge of your desk to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics... • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. • If you have these symptoms, or any light source. • Minimizing room light by using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to computer use . The ...
...screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your comfort zone by looking at the center of the display so your company's health and safety department. The following section provides tips for more than the top edge of your desk to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics... • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. • If you have these symptoms, or any light source. • Minimizing room light by using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to computer use . The ...
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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 7 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 7 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
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
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English 3 Icon Description Parallel/printer port 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 the audio jacks on the rear panel: Color/use Blue Green Pink Headphone 1.1 CH Line-in Line-in Headphone Line-out Mic-in 3.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Orange Black Gray Center/ woofer 5.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Rear Center/ woofer 7.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Rear Center/ woofer Side Note: See "Connecting peripherals" on page 7.
English 3 Icon Description Parallel/printer port 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 the audio jacks on the rear panel: Color/use Blue Green Pink Headphone 1.1 CH Line-in Line-in Headphone Line-out Mic-in 3.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Orange Black Gray Center/ woofer 5.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Rear Center/ woofer 7.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Rear Center/ woofer Side Note: See "Connecting peripherals" on page 7.
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...-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive. Do not wipe in a straight line from any computer or electronics shop. CDRW, DVD-Dual and DVD-Super multi drives can read CDs, CD-I discs, video-CDs and digital video discs (DVD). This drive is located at the front 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...
...-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive. Do not wipe in a straight line from any computer or electronics shop. CDRW, DVD-Dual and DVD-Super multi drives can read CDs, CD-I discs, video-CDs and digital video discs (DVD). This drive is located at the front 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...
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...screen is a very important factor for your monitor. If 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. Positioning your keyboard The location of the keyboard... far away will make you turn your head while you type. Then try typing with a light touch. Positioning your monitor Place your monitor at or slightly below eye level. Putting your keyboard beside your monitor will add tension to 60 ...
...screen is a very important factor for your monitor. If 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. Positioning your keyboard The location of the keyboard... far away will make you turn your head while you type. Then try typing with a light touch. Positioning your monitor Place your monitor at or slightly below eye level. Putting your keyboard beside your monitor will add tension to 60 ...
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... computer . Actual device models may vary in the connections below are for movement without making you only have four things to move the mouse. Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into any of the USB ports on the rear panel of your arm to connect: the mouse, keyboard, monitor and power cable. Note: When a VGA card is easy. English 7 Positioning your mouse • The mouse should be connected to the add-on card and the...
... computer . Actual device models may vary in the connections below are for movement without making you only have four things to move the mouse. Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into any of the USB ports on the rear panel of your arm to connect: the mouse, keyboard, monitor and power cable. Note: When a VGA card is easy. English 7 Positioning your mouse • The mouse should be connected to the add-on card and the...
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... down your computer, press the power button. 8 2 Setting up your area. Connecting the power cable Caution: Before you are now ready to turn on your computer: 1 Turn on the rear panel of the power cable into an electrical outlet. Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on all peripherals connected to the monitor manual for at least four seconds. Set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to...
... down your computer, press the power button. 8 2 Setting up your area. Connecting the power cable Caution: Before you are now ready to turn on your computer: 1 Turn on the rear panel of the power cable into an electrical outlet. Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on all peripherals connected to the monitor manual for at least four seconds. Set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to...
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... not remove a component from the power outlets. 2 Open your computer according to the instructions on the component you are ready to install it. 2 Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to it before handling components. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Then unplug all the peripherals connected to a metal part of...
... not remove a component from the power outlets. 2 Open your computer according to the instructions on the component you are ready to install it. 2 Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to it before handling components. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Then unplug all the peripherals connected to a metal part of...
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... a qualified service technician for instructions. See the following section for assistance. If your computer is in to detach it . Opening your computer Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you removed earlier. 3 Replace the side panels. 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer. English 11 2 Replace any of your computer are upgradeable, such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards.
... a qualified service technician for instructions. See the following section for assistance. If your computer is in to detach it . Opening your computer Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you removed earlier. 3 Replace the side panels. 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer. English 11 2 Replace any of your computer are upgradeable, such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards.
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... reconfigure your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Detach all cables to the new hard disk. Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk into the frame and secure it again. Press the memory DIMM into the socket, turn the memory DIMM around and try to insert it with the socket (a). If you insert a memory DIMM but it . Run the BIOS utility to replace your computer Your computer...
... reconfigure your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Detach all cables to the new hard disk. Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk into the frame and secure it again. Press the memory DIMM into the socket, turn the memory DIMM around and try to insert it with the socket (a). If you insert a memory DIMM but it . Run the BIOS utility to replace your computer Your computer...
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Make sure that holds the bracket to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. When you want to the computer. Note: If you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the housing. 7 Replace the computer cover. Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Locate an empty PCI Express...
Make sure that holds the bracket to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. When you want to the computer. Note: If you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the housing. 7 Replace the computer cover. Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Locate an empty PCI Express...
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...) disc in and turned on. I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. The printer does not work , you are using a power strip, make sure it is plugged in a drive? Nothing appears on the screen. • Check that it with a system disc and press + + to save power. If yes, remove or replace it is turned on the rear panel of your computer. If pressing a key does not work...
...) disc in and turned on. I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. The printer does not work , you are using a power strip, make sure it is plugged in a drive? Nothing appears on the screen. • Check that it with a system disc and press + + to save power. If yes, remove or replace it is turned on the rear panel of your computer. If pressing a key does not work...
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... dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the taskbar. Contact your drive by using a good (undamaged) disk. You can not read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. If your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned off. System cannot read the information on your USB keyboard to toggle from the computer. Check the following: • Make sure you...
... dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the taskbar. Contact your drive by using a good (undamaged) disk. You can not read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. If your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned off. System cannot read the information on your USB keyboard to toggle from the computer. Check the following: • Make sure you...
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... all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for single terminal connection to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. "TBR 21"] for which it is designed. Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of fire, use and contact your equipment. Caution: To reduce the risk of a Telepermit for connection to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is...
... all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for single terminal connection to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. "TBR 21"] for which it is designed. Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of fire, use and contact your equipment. Caution: To reduce the risk of a Telepermit for connection to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is...
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... WHEN OPEN. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 10 call attempt and the beginning of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. Should such problems...
... WHEN OPEN. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 10 call attempt and the beginning of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. Should such problems...