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.... AcerPower Series User's Guide Original Issue: 06/2006 Changes may be made periodically to your convenience, we suggest that you enter the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any person of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and...
.... AcerPower Series User's Guide Original Issue: 06/2006 Changes may be made periodically to your convenience, we suggest that you enter the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any person of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and...
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... prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the marking label. Turning the product off before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not locate this product from overheating. The openings should never be blocked or covered. If you are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of internal components and to protect it could result in installation...
... prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the marking label. Turning the product off before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not locate this product from overheating. The openings should never be blocked or covered. If you are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of internal components and to protect it could result in installation...
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... to normal condition. Warning! Make sure the power outlet is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may result in a grounded power outlet. Unplug this product. • Use the product only with a three-wire grounded plug. If power strips are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other...
... to normal condition. Warning! Make sure the power outlet is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may result in a grounded power outlet. Unplug this product. • Use the product only with a three-wire grounded plug. If power strips are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other...
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Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to local, state or federal laws. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash...instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of used batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Keep them in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of fire or explosion. For lamp-specific...
Do not disassemble or dispose of them away from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to local, state or federal laws. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash...instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of used batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Keep them in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of fire or explosion. For lamp-specific...
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... If you view your monitor more comfortable computer use . Users are also at the center of your desk to achieve maximum comfort. The following section provides tips for comfortable use Computer users may lead 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...
... If you view your monitor more comfortable computer use . Users are also at the center of your desk to achieve maximum comfort. The following section provides tips for comfortable use Computer users may lead 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...
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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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Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. 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 If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your computer.
Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. 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 If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your computer.
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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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... use a clean, dust-free cloth and wipe in any computer or electronics shop. Cleaning kits can affect the data on the disk, impair the disk lens reader on , press the drive eject button. However, they are also compact, lightweight and easy to carry around. 7 Optical drive (for selected models) Your computer may refer to the Cleaning Kit for instructions. The DVD-Dual and DVD...
... use a clean, dust-free cloth and wipe in any computer or electronics shop. Cleaning kits can affect the data on the disk, impair the disk lens reader on , press the drive eject button. However, they are also compact, lightweight and easy to carry around. 7 Optical drive (for selected models) Your computer may refer to the Cleaning Kit for instructions. The DVD-Dual and DVD...
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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. Actual device models may vary in the connections below are for your reference only. 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. 14 2 Setting up your computer Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer. located
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. Actual device models may vary in the connections below are for your reference only. 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. 14 2 Setting up your computer Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer. located
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17 Turning on your computer, press the Power button. Important: Make sure that it is properly plugged into an electrical outlet. If you are using a power strip or an AVR (Auto-Voltage Regulator), make sure that the power cable is plugged in the power cable, you are now ready to work. To turn on your computer: 1 Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer, such as the monitor, printer, speakers, etc. 2 On the front panel of your computer After connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in and turned on and get to turn the computer on .
17 Turning on your computer, press the Power button. Important: Make sure that it is properly plugged into an electrical outlet. If you are using a power strip or an AVR (Auto-Voltage Regulator), make sure that the power cable is plugged in the power cable, you are now ready to work. To turn on your computer: 1 Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer, such as the monitor, printer, speakers, etc. 2 On the front panel of your computer After connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in and turned on and get to turn the computer on .
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Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on the rear panel of your computer. 19 Connecting options Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. To do so, simply plug the network cable into the network port on how to configure your computer to the network You can connect your network setup.
Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on the rear panel of your computer. 19 Connecting options Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. To do so, simply plug the network cable into the network port on how to configure your computer to the network You can connect your network setup.
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Actual device models may vary in selected countries. Plug the devices in as microphones, earphones or headphones, external speakers and audio line-in devices. Note: The multimedia devices shown below are for reference only. These devices will let you take advantage of your computer's multimedia features. 20 2 Setting up your computer Connecting multimedia devices You can connect multimedia devices such as follows: • Microphone: Connects to the...
Actual device models may vary in selected countries. Plug the devices in as microphones, earphones or headphones, external speakers and audio line-in devices. Note: The multimedia devices shown below are for reference only. These devices will let you take advantage of your computer's multimedia features. 20 2 Setting up your computer Connecting multimedia devices You can connect multimedia devices such as follows: • Microphone: Connects to the...
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located on Note: To adjust the headphone volume, use the volume control buttons on the rear panel of your computer. You can also adjust the volume by using the volume icon on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen. • External speakers: Connect to the headphone jack the front panel of your computer. (lime-green 21 • Earphones, headphones: Connect to the audio-out/line-out jack jack) located on the keyboard.
located on Note: To adjust the headphone volume, use the volume control buttons on the rear panel of your computer. You can also adjust the volume by using the volume icon on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen. • External speakers: Connect to the headphone jack the front panel of your computer. (lime-green 21 • Earphones, headphones: Connect to the audio-out/line-out jack jack) located 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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Running the Recovery operation will restore your system's original factory default settings or last system backup. 1 Your AcerPower series computer includes an OBR (see page5"Front and rear panels") button, a feature that makes restoring your local vendor or authorised Acer representative immediately. Note : This feature occupies 5GB in a hidden partition on the C drive so make sure to back up your hard drive to enter hidden partition. 3 This utility has same password protection with Acer eRecovery...
Running the Recovery operation will restore your system's original factory default settings or last system backup. 1 Your AcerPower series computer includes an OBR (see page5"Front and rear panels") button, a feature that makes restoring your local vendor or authorised Acer representative immediately. Note : This feature occupies 5GB in a hidden partition on the C drive so make sure to back up your hard drive to enter hidden partition. 3 This utility has same password protection with Acer eRecovery...
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... deselect the Mute option. If pressing a key does not work . I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to the system. You can restart your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on . Nothing appears on . • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to sound on the screen. If it is...
... deselect the Mute option. If pressing a key does not work . I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to the system. You can restart your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on . Nothing appears on . • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to sound on the screen. If it is...
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... or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly. • Check if the CD or DVD is not write-protected. • Make sure you are using the correct type of disk. Contact your drive can not read hard disk, CD or DVD information. 30 4 Frequently asked questions System cannot read the information on the hard disk, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi. If your dealer or technical support center for...
... or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly. • Check if the CD or DVD is not write-protected. • Make sure you are using the correct type of disk. Contact your drive can not read hard disk, CD or DVD information. 30 4 Frequently asked questions System cannot read the information on the hard disk, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi. If your dealer or technical support center for...
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... set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no responsibility should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may also cause a false answer condition. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make automatic calls to make or model...
... set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no responsibility should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may also cause a false answer condition. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make automatic calls to make or model...
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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...