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... transmitted, in new editions of this publication without the prior written permission of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. AcerPower Series Desktop Computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of purchase information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. AcerPower Series User's Guide Original Issue: 06...
... transmitted, in new editions of this publication without the prior written permission of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. AcerPower Series Desktop Computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of purchase information in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. AcerPower Series User's Guide Original Issue: 06...
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... and instructions marked on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. The openings should never be blocked by plugging in too many devices. If you are provided for cleaning. If the product falls, it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is used with this product, make sure that could be operated from the type of the branch Using electrical power...
... and instructions marked on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. The openings should never be blocked by plugging in too many devices. If you are provided for cleaning. If the product falls, it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is used with this product, make sure that could be operated from the type of the branch Using electrical power...
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... opening or removing covers may result in damage and will often require extensive work by other controls may result in electric shock and/or injury. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Unplug this product. • Use the product only with the performance of other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure...
... opening or removing covers may result in damage and will often require extensive work by other controls may result in electric shock and/or injury. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Unplug this product. • Use the product only with the performance of other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure...
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... protection of used batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Do not disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. Keep them in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of according to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the...
... protection of used batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Do not disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. Keep them in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of according to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the...
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... room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your documents, place the display at risk of physical injury. Incorrect computer usage may appear in front of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. Tips and information for more than your eyes. Users are also at the center...
... room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your documents, place the display at risk of physical injury. Incorrect computer usage may appear in front of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your company's health and safety department. Tips and information for more than your eyes. Users are also at the center...
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...work habits to make your eyes from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 89 in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display... fresh air as often as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your...
...work habits to make your eyes from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 89 in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display... fresh air as often as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your...
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... 3 Accessing the User's Guide 4 Front and rear panels 5 Keyboard 6 Optical drive (for selected models) 7 Taking care of your CDs and DVDs 7 2 Setting up your computer 9 Arranging a comfortable work area 11 Adjusting your chair 11 Positioning your PC 11 Positioning your monitor 13 Positioning your keyboard 13 Positioning your mouse 13 Connecting peripherals 14 Connecting your mouse and keyboard 14 Connecting a monitor 15 Connecting the power cable 16 Taking care of your AC adapter 16 Turning on...
... 3 Accessing the User's Guide 4 Front and rear panels 5 Keyboard 6 Optical drive (for selected models) 7 Taking care of your CDs and DVDs 7 2 Setting up your computer 9 Arranging a comfortable work area 11 Adjusting your chair 11 Positioning your PC 11 Positioning your monitor 13 Positioning your keyboard 13 Positioning your mouse 13 Connecting peripherals 14 Connecting your mouse and keyboard 14 Connecting a monitor 15 Connecting the power cable 16 Taking care of your AC adapter 16 Turning on...
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If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your computer. 3 Package contents Before you unpack your computer, make sure that you have enough space to set up your dealer immediately: AcerPower computer or AcerPower computer without optical drive Items contained in the accessory box • Keyboard • Mouse User's guide (for selected models), AC adapter and power cable warranty card and installation poster Other user documentation and third-party software Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents.
If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your computer. 3 Package contents Before you unpack your computer, make sure that you have enough space to set up your dealer immediately: AcerPower computer or AcerPower computer without optical drive Items contained in the accessory box • Keyboard • Mouse User's guide (for selected models), AC adapter and power cable warranty card and installation poster Other user documentation and third-party software Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents.
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5 Front and rear panels Your computer's front and rear panels consist of the following: Icon Component Eject button Icon Component DVI port Power button CRT/LCD monitor port Hard disk drive indicator Optical disk drive indicator OBR (One Button Recovery) button Line-out jack LAN indicator / Network port Microphone-in jack USB ports Kensington lock DC-in jack Headphone/Speaker-out/lineout port Line-in jack Note: See "Connecting peripherals" on page 14 and "Connecting options" on page 19 for more information.
5 Front and rear panels Your computer's front and rear panels consist of the following: Icon Component Eject button Icon Component DVI port Power button CRT/LCD monitor port Hard disk drive indicator Optical disk drive indicator OBR (One Button Recovery) button Line-out jack LAN indicator / Network port Microphone-in jack USB ports Kensington lock DC-in jack Headphone/Speaker-out/lineout port Line-in jack Note: See "Connecting peripherals" on page 14 and "Connecting options" on page 19 for more information.
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..., DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive. To eject the optical disk when the computer is located on , press the drive eject button. CDs and DVDs, like diskettes, are more delicate than diskettes and must be purchased in a straight line from the center to the Cleaning Kit for selected models) Your computer may refer to the edge. This drive is turned on the front panel...
..., DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive. To eject the optical disk when the computer is located on , press the drive eject button. CDs and DVDs, like diskettes, are more delicate than diskettes and must be purchased in a straight line from the center to the Cleaning Kit for selected models) Your computer may refer to the edge. This drive is turned on the front panel...
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For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, and the power cable. Note: The peripherals shown in select countries. located Actual device models may vary in the connections below are for your reference only. 14 2 Setting up your computer Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer. Connecting your mouse and keyboard Plug your USB mouse or keyboard cable into any of the USB ports on the front and rear panels of your computer is easy.
For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, and the power cable. Note: The peripherals shown in select countries. located Actual device models may vary in the connections below are for your reference only. 14 2 Setting up your computer Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer. Connecting your mouse and keyboard Plug your USB mouse or keyboard cable into any of the USB ports on the front and rear panels of your computer is easy.
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19 Connecting options Connecting to the network You can connect your computer to configure your computer. Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on the rear panel of your network setup. To do so, simply plug the network cable into the network port on how to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable.
19 Connecting options Connecting to the network You can connect your computer to configure your computer. Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on the rear panel of your network setup. To do so, simply plug the network cable into the network port on how to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable.
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... device models may vary in devices. Plug the devices in as microphones, earphones or headphones, external speakers and audio line-in selected countries. Note: The multimedia devices shown below are for reference only. 20 2 Setting up your computer. (pink jacks) located Note: For information on how to the Microphone-in jacks on the front and rear panels of your computer's multimedia features. These devices...
... device models may vary in devices. Plug the devices in as microphones, earphones or headphones, external speakers and audio line-in selected countries. Note: The multimedia devices shown below are for reference only. 20 2 Setting up your computer. (pink jacks) located Note: For information on how to the Microphone-in jacks on the front and rear panels of your computer's multimedia features. These devices...
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located on Note: To adjust the headphone volume, use the volume control buttons on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen. • External speakers: Connect to the headphone jack the front panel of your computer. 21 • Earphones, headphones: Connect to the audio-out/line-out jack jack) located on the rear panel of your computer. (lime-green You can also adjust the volume by using the volume icon on the keyboard.
located on Note: To adjust the headphone volume, use the volume control buttons on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen. • External speakers: Connect to the headphone jack the front panel of your computer. 21 • Earphones, headphones: Connect to the audio-out/line-out jack jack) located on the rear panel of your computer. (lime-green You can also adjust the volume by using the volume icon on the keyboard.
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22 2 Setting up your computer • Audio line-in device: Connects to the audio-in/line-in jack jack) located on the rear panel of your computer (light blue
22 2 Setting up your computer • Audio line-in device: Connects to the audio-in/line-in jack jack) located on the rear panel of your computer (light blue
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... and rear panels") button, a feature that makes restoring your system quick and easy. 2 After the POST runs, Press Alt + F10 combine key during BIOS to restore your system using the One Button Recovery feature, and the system DOES NOT respond, contact your local vendor or authorised Acer representative immediately. If you attempt to enter hidden partition. 3 This utility has same password protection with Acer eRecovery. 26 3 System utilities Recovering...
... and rear panels") button, a feature that makes restoring your system quick and easy. 2 After the POST runs, Press Alt + F10 combine key during BIOS to restore your system using the One Button Recovery feature, and the system DOES NOT respond, contact your local vendor or authorised Acer representative immediately. If you attempt to enter hidden partition. 3 This utility has same password protection with Acer eRecovery. 26 3 System utilities Recovering...
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... or external speakers are automatically turned off. The printer does not work , you are using a power strip or AVR, make sure it is turned on. • Make sure the printer cable is connected securely to the USB port and the corresponding port on the screen. You can restart your computer, the internal or built-in and turned on the icon and deselect the Mute option. Your computer's power management function...
... or external speakers are automatically turned off. The printer does not work , you are using a power strip or AVR, make sure it is turned on. • Make sure the printer cable is connected securely to the USB port and the corresponding port on the screen. You can restart your computer, the internal or built-in and turned on the icon and deselect the Mute option. Your computer's power management function...
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.... • Check your dealer or technical support center for assistance. System cannot write data on the good disk there may be a problem with the drive. 30 4 Frequently asked questions System cannot read the information on the hard disk, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi. Check the following : • Make sure the hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure you are using the correct type of disk.
.... • Check your dealer or technical support center for assistance. System cannot write data on the good disk there may be a problem with the drive. 30 4 Frequently asked questions System cannot read the information on the hard disk, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi. Check the following : • Make sure the hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure you are using the correct type of disk.
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... support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is equipped with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no more than 10 call to another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is connected...
... support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is equipped with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no more than 10 call to another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is connected...
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41 Index A accessing the online User's Guide 4 C connecting options multimedia devices 20 audio line-in device 22 earphones/headphones 21 external speakers 20 microphone 20 network 19 serial mouse 19 D disk drives CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive inserting CDs/DVDs 7 taking care CDs/DVDs 7 F Frequently-asked questions 29 blank screen 29 no audio 29 no sound 29 printer not working 29 system cannot read disk 30 system cannot write to disk 30 system did not boot up...
41 Index A accessing the online User's Guide 4 C connecting options multimedia devices 20 audio line-in device 22 earphones/headphones 21 external speakers 20 microphone 20 network 19 serial mouse 19 D disk drives CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive inserting CDs/DVDs 7 taking care CDs/DVDs 7 F Frequently-asked questions 29 blank screen 29 no audio 29 no sound 29 printer not working 29 system cannot read disk 30 system cannot write to disk 30 system did not boot up...