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... by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. If the product falls, it from ... shock. Information for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Do not use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or...
... by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. If the product falls, it from ... shock. Information for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Do not use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or...
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...lithium battery pack. Do not insert the plug into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may interfere with the performance of this product, make sure that the total rating of all ... do not increase it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will walk on the power cord. Using electrical power • This product should not exceed 80% of power available, consult your electrician for details. Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by other nearby electrical...
...lithium battery pack. Do not insert the plug into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may interfere with the performance of this product, make sure that the total rating of all ... do not increase it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will walk on the power cord. Using electrical power • This product should not exceed 80% of power available, consult your electrician for details. Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by other nearby electrical...
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...need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved ...product was spilled into the trash when discarding. http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm. If you to replace the power cord set . Dispose of the global environment, please recycle. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of used batteries according to ...
...need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved ...product was spilled into the trash when discarding. http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm. If you to replace the power cord set . Dispose of the global environment, please recycle. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of used batteries according to ...
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... guide 2 Product Registration 2 Front 3 Back 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 7 Working safely and comfortably 8 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 8 Preparing power connections 9 Protecting from power source problems 9 Checking the voltage selection 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 11 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web...
... guide 2 Product Registration 2 Front 3 Back 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 7 Working safely and comfortably 8 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 8 Preparing power connections 9 Protecting from power source problems 9 Checking the voltage selection 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 11 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web...
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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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...CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on . The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices.... This jack is color-coded pink. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power on or off. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD,...
...CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on . The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices.... This jack is color-coded pink. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power on or off. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD,...
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... (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug the power cord into this connector. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug...
... (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug the power cord into this connector. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug...
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...peripheral devices by using a surge protector. If you run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer normally. 9 During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable... TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which ...
...peripheral devices by using a surge protector. If you run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer normally. 9 During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable... TV jack. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which ...
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... other areas of the world, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position. Use the power selection switch on your computer is operating in the United States. To set the voltage selection switch: 1 Disconnect your computer... computer is operating in an environment such as while in another country). For the location, see "Back" on the back of your computer, provides power to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can ...
... other areas of the world, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct voltage position. Use the power selection switch on your computer is operating in the United States. To set the voltage selection switch: 1 Disconnect your computer... computer is operating in an environment such as while in another country). For the location, see "Back" on the back of your computer, provides power to the system board, add-in cards, and peripheral devices. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Checking the voltage selection Caution If you can ...
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... on the DSL or cable modem. 19 Plug the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat 3 for each computer on the network...
... on the DSL or cable modem. 19 Plug the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat 3 for each computer on the network...
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... The message may help . Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to your hard drive is turned on. • If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make ... Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are secure. • Make sure that your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write ...
... The message may help . Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to your hard drive is turned on. • If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make ... Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are secure. • Make sure that your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write ...
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For more information, see the documentation that came with your router. • Make sure that the router is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. • Make sure that all computers are working. CD or DVD drives See "Optical disc drives" on page 27. DVD .... For more information, see the other end is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your network • Make sure that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on page 43. Make sure that the other computers on your computer. • Make sure that you have the same workgroup...
For more information, see the documentation that came with your router. • Make sure that the router is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. • Make sure that all computers are working. CD or DVD drives See "Optical disc drives" on page 27. DVD .... For more information, see the other end is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your network • Make sure that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on page 43. Make sure that the other computers on your computer. • Make sure that you have the same workgroup...
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... a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on , the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to another modem is in use). • Use the modem cable that the monitor...
... a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on , the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to another modem is in use). • Use the modem cable that the monitor...
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...on your computer is plugged into the outlet and turn on • Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and to an electrical outlet, turned on . • Make sure that the power cord is turned off, then retype the password. If the DVD movie does not play... a DVD, the disc's regional code and your computer's delivery address. Power Your computer will not turn it on , and working correctly. Passwords Your ...
...on your computer is plugged into the outlet and turn on • Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and to an electrical outlet, turned on . • Make sure that the power cord is turned off, then retype the password. If the DVD movie does not play... a DVD, the disc's regional code and your computer's delivery address. Power Your computer will not turn it on , and working correctly. Passwords Your ...
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...; Make sure that the printer is online. Most printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is not the default printer, make sure that you want to print to the printer. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message •...; Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you may want to add additional memory to is plugged into an AC power source. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you have been printed before sending additional files to...
...; Make sure that the printer is online. Most printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is not the default printer, make sure that you want to print to the printer. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message •...; Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you may want to add additional memory to is plugged into an AC power source. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you have been printed before sending additional files to...
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... according to complete the recovery. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to a grounded AC power outlet that it is supplying power. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer...
... according to complete the recovery. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to a grounded AC power outlet that it is supplying power. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer...
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... in our Web site's Documentation Library. • The software publisher's Web site. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or online documentation that your computer - In many cases, additional product information and online...
... in our Web site's Documentation Library. • The software publisher's Web site. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or online documentation that your computer - In many cases, additional product information and online...
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... tips • Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt. • Never place the system on uneven surfaces. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on the plug. • The total ampere rating of the equipment plugged in this section. Also, the total current rating... a soft cloth moistened with water and gently wipe the exterior of the computer and the keyboard. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on top of heat, such as a radiator. • Do...
... tips • Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt. • Never place the system on uneven surfaces. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on the plug. • The total ampere rating of the equipment plugged in this section. Also, the total current rating... a soft cloth moistened with water and gently wipe the exterior of the computer and the keyboard. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on top of heat, such as a radiator. • Do...
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...effective hand-over of pulse dialing, when this appliance may not provide for wireless use . Depending on configurations, this computer is located on local power, is for emergency use . The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is a laser product. There is no laser or ...operate within the limits for models with the radio frequency and safety standards of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this equipment is connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Laser compliance statement The CD ...
...effective hand-over of pulse dialing, when this appliance may not provide for wireless use . Depending on configurations, this computer is located on local power, is for emergency use . The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is a laser product. There is no laser or ...operate within the limits for models with the radio frequency and safety standards of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this equipment is connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Laser compliance statement The CD ...