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... falls, it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment, be blocked or covered. The openings should never be placed near water. • Do not place this product through cabinet slots as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to prevent battery leakage, do not place the...
... falls, it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment, be blocked or covered. The openings should never be placed near water. • Do not place this product through cabinet slots as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to prevent battery leakage, do not place the...
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... or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The grounding pin is not properly grounded may interfere with a three-wire grounded plug. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the type of all products plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. Do not locate this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that...
... or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The grounding pin is not properly grounded may interfere with a three-wire grounded plug. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the type of all products plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. Do not locate this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that...
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... operate normally after following the operating 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 a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Keep them out of the reach of used batteries...
... operate normally after following the operating 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 a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Keep them out of the reach of used batteries...
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... only to Gateway system with the ENERGY STAR mark. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. 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 by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment...
... only to Gateway system with the ENERGY STAR mark. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. 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 by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment...
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... registered U.S. Observe the following symptoms may lead to go into sleep mode after prolonged use . The following tips: • Refrain from sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of user inactivity. marks Tips and information for more than your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. • If you have these symptoms, or any...
... registered U.S. Observe the following symptoms may lead to go into sleep mode after prolonged use . The following tips: • Refrain from sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of user inactivity. marks Tips and information for more than your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. • If you have these symptoms, or any...
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..., excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. If this is unavoidable, work for extended periods of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to make your eyes. Warning...
..., excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. If this is unavoidable, work for extended periods of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to make your eyes. Warning...
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... 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 3 Connecting peripherals 4 Starting your computer 4 Shutting down your computer 4 System upgrade (selected models only) 4 Opening the computer 5 Setting up new components 5 Frequently asked questions 6 Taking care of your computer 8 Important tips 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 To clean...
... 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 3 Connecting peripherals 4 Starting your computer 4 Shutting down your computer 4 System upgrade (selected models only) 4 Opening the computer 5 Setting up new components 5 Frequently asked questions 6 Taking care of your computer 8 Important tips 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 To clean...
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...card reader (selected models only) IEEE 1394/FireWire jack (selected models only) Copy button (selected models only) Media navigation interface (selected models only) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector (selected models only) SPDIF VGA port (selected models only) Printer connector (selected models only) Microphone-in 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 (selected models only) Serial port (selected models only) USB port (selected models...
...card reader (selected models only) IEEE 1394/FireWire jack (selected models only) Copy button (selected models only) Media navigation interface (selected models only) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector (selected models only) SPDIF VGA port (selected models only) Printer connector (selected models only) Microphone-in 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 (selected models only) Serial port (selected models only) USB port (selected models...
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... Icon Description Recovery button (selected models only) Icon USB 3.0 USB 3.0 ports (selected models only) DP Display port (selected models only) The Display port adapter is availble on the rear panel (selected models only): Color/use Blue Green Pink Headphone Stereo Headphone Front Mic-in Mic-in Quadraphonic 5.1 CH Rear Rear Front Front Mic-in jack (selected models only) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of the audio jacks...
... Icon Description Recovery button (selected models only) Icon USB 3.0 USB 3.0 ports (selected models only) DP Display port (selected models only) The Display port adapter is availble on the rear panel (selected models only): Color/use Blue Green Pink Headphone Stereo Headphone Front Mic-in Mic-in Quadraphonic 5.1 CH Rear Rear Front Front Mic-in jack (selected models only) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of the audio jacks...
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The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. 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 ports, and stereo microphone, line-in and line-out jacks (configuration may be stepped on. • Avoid placing the system in any...
The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. 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 ports, and stereo microphone, line-in and line-out jacks (configuration may be stepped on. • Avoid placing the system in any...
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... to use your computer Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by adding components. 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. System upgrade (selected models only) You can begin to the system. Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting all peripheral devices. Once the start your Gateway system...
... to use your computer Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by adding components. 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. System upgrade (selected models only) You can begin to the system. Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting all peripheral devices. Once the start your Gateway system...
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...-capacity HDD • Expand high-level memory • Upgrade from the outlet. • Remove the screws on the chassis. • Slide the panel off the computer and unplug the power cord from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CDRW combo or DVD writer (selected models only) • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/ modem card (selected models only) Setting up new components You can only use...
...-capacity HDD • Expand high-level memory • Upgrade from the outlet. • Remove the screws on the chassis. • Slide the panel off the computer and unplug the power cord from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CDRW combo or DVD writer (selected models only) • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/ modem card (selected models only) Setting up new components You can only use...
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... voltage selector switch located on . Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up 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 restart your computer. Insert the start-up . However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then...
... voltage selector switch located on . Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up 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 restart your computer. Insert the start-up . However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then...
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... your drive cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. A: Check the following : • Make sure that the printer is connected to sound on. • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are using the correct type of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly. • Check if the CD or DVD is crossed-out, click on your USB keyboard to...
... your drive cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. A: Check the following : • Make sure that the printer is connected to sound on. • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are using the correct type of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly. • Check if the CD or DVD is crossed-out, click on your USB keyboard to...
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... and where to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer 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 the documentation that came with your monitor. English 9 To clean your pointing device To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions.
... and where to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer 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 the documentation that came with your monitor. English 9 To clean your pointing device To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions.
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... help. Operation conditions This device complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) However, there is granted by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in interference to radio and TV reception. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to...
... help. Operation conditions This device complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) However, there is granted by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in interference to radio and TV reception. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to...
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...Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). If they will be notified in advance. In the event of problems, you will notify you in advance to give an unconditional assurance of fire, use and contact your equipment supplier in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number... for single terminal connection to determine if it is a label that could affect the proper functioning of your right to the telephone network, the telephone company may make changes in the first instance...
...Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). If they will be notified in advance. In the event of problems, you will notify you in advance to give an unconditional assurance of fire, use and contact your equipment supplier in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number... for single terminal connection to determine if it is a label that could affect the proper functioning of your right to the telephone network, the telephone company may make changes in the first instance...
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... may not operate. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all respects with another . 5 This equipment shall not 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 operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for compliance...
... may not operate. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all respects with another . 5 This equipment shall not 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 operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for compliance...
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... models with the regulations and constraints in the country of use . Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I. This device may cause undesired operation of the device. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is subject to the following two conditions: 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN...
... models with the regulations and constraints in the country of use . Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I. This device may cause undesired operation of the device. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is subject to the following two conditions: 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN...
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...New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan, e-mail: [email protected] And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921, Fax: +39-02 9399-2913, www.acer.it Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: Personal Computer Gateway Gateway... connection to product with the requirements. EN61000-3-2 Class D -. EN60065 (Applicable to product built with TV tuner module) Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21): -. (Applicable to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).) RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use ...
...New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan, e-mail: [email protected] And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy Tel: +39-02-939-921, Fax: +39-02 9399-2913, www.acer.it Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: SKU Number: Personal Computer Gateway Gateway... connection to product with the requirements. EN61000-3-2 Class D -. EN60065 (Applicable to product built with TV tuner module) Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21): -. (Applicable to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).) RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use ...