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AcerPower Series User's Guide Original Issue: 06/2006 Changes may be incorporated in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to their respective owners. Copyright © 2006. All Rights Reserved. For your convenience, we suggest that you enter the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in new editions of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence...
AcerPower Series User's Guide Original Issue: 06/2006 Changes may be incorporated in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to their respective owners. Copyright © 2006. All Rights Reserved. For your convenience, we suggest that you enter the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in new editions of Acer Incorporated. All correspondence...
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... allow anything to ensure reliable operation of all warnings and instructions marked on the power cord. These openings must not exceed 80% of internal components and to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is used with this product, make sure that the total rating of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the...
... allow anything to ensure reliable operation of all warnings and instructions marked on the power cord. These openings must not exceed 80% of internal components and to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is used with this product, make sure that the total rating of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the...
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... this product. • Use the product only with a three-wire grounded plug. If you to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug 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 performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . Product servicing Do not attempt to...
... this product. • Use the product only with a three-wire grounded plug. If you to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug 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 performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . Product servicing Do not attempt to...
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... Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. For more information on the Waste from children. 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. Batteries may present a risk of the global environment...
... Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. For more information on the Waste from children. 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. Batteries may present a risk of the global environment...
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...or weakness If you view your monitor more comfortable computer use. Observe the following symptoms 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 reach ... lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Tips and information for more than your documents, place the display at risk of physical injury after prolonged use. Users are also at the center of your desk to computer use,...
...or weakness If you view your monitor more comfortable computer use. Observe the following symptoms 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 reach ... lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Tips and information for more than your documents, place the display at risk of physical injury after prolonged use. Users are also at the center of your desk to computer use,...
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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. 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
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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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... cleaning disks, use a clean, dust-free cloth and wipe in use to avoid scratches or other damage. To eject the optical disk when the computer is located on , press the drive eject button. 7 Optical drive (for selected models) Your computer may refer to the Cleaning Kit for instructions. This drive is turned on the front panel of your CDs and DVDs • Keep your CD or DVD drive periodically...
... cleaning disks, use a clean, dust-free cloth and wipe in use to avoid scratches or other damage. To eject the optical disk when the computer is located on , press the drive eject button. 7 Optical drive (for selected models) Your computer may refer to the Cleaning Kit for instructions. This drive is turned on the front panel of your CDs and DVDs • Keep your CD or DVD drive periodically...
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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. located Actual device models may vary in the connections below are for your reference only. Note: The peripherals shown in select countries. For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, and the power cable. 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. located Actual device models may vary in the connections below are for your reference only. Note: The peripherals shown in select countries. For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, and the power cable. 14 2 Setting up your computer Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer.
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To turn the computer on and get to your computer, such as the monitor, printer, speakers, etc. 2 On the front panel of your computer, press the Power button. 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 turn on your computer: 1 Turn on all peripherals connected to work. 17 Turning on your computer After connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in and turned on. Important: Make sure that it is properly plugged into an electrical outlet.
To turn the computer on and get to your computer, such as the monitor, printer, speakers, etc. 2 On the front panel of your computer, press the Power button. 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 turn on your computer: 1 Turn on all peripherals connected to work. 17 Turning on your computer After connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in and turned on. Important: Make sure that it is properly plugged into an electrical outlet.
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19 Connecting options Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on the rear panel of your computer. 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.
19 Connecting options Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on the rear panel of your computer. 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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20 2 Setting up your computer Connecting multimedia devices You can connect multimedia devices such as follows: • Microphone: Connects to configure multimedia devices, consult the documentation that came with each device. Plug the devices in as microphones, earphones or headphones, external speakers and audio line-in devices. Actual device models may vary in jacks on the front and rear panels of your computer. (pink jacks) located Note: For information on how...
20 2 Setting up your computer Connecting multimedia devices You can connect multimedia devices such as follows: • Microphone: Connects to configure multimedia devices, consult the documentation that came with each device. Plug the devices in as microphones, earphones or headphones, external speakers and audio line-in devices. Actual device models may vary in jacks on the front and rear panels of your computer. (pink jacks) located Note: For information on how...
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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. located on Note: To adjust the headphone volume, use the volume control buttons on the rear panel of your computer. (lime-green 21 • Earphones, headphones: Connect to the audio-out/line-out jack jack) located on the keyboard.
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. located on Note: To adjust the headphone volume, use the volume control buttons on the rear 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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... BIOS to store the default settings. 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. 26 3 System utilities Recovering your system If your operating system files are lost or damaged, the recovery process will erase all onscreen instructions...
... BIOS to store the default settings. 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. 26 3 System utilities Recovering your system If your operating system files are lost or damaged, the recovery process will erase all onscreen instructions...
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... LED located above the power switch. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to the system. The printer does not work , contact your computer. No sound comes out from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are automatically turned off. Look for assistance. If pressing a key does not work, you are using a power strip or AVR, make sure it is plugged in speakers are connected...
... LED located above the power switch. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to the system. The printer does not work , contact your computer. No sound comes out from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are automatically turned off. Look for assistance. If pressing a key does not work, you are using a power strip or AVR, make sure it is plugged in speakers are connected...
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... DVD is inserted into the drive correctly. • Check if the CD or DVD is clean and unscratched. • Check your drive by using the correct type of disk. Check the following : • Make sure the hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure you are using a good (undamaged) disk. Contact your drive can not read hard disk, CD or DVD information. If your dealer or technical support center...
... DVD is inserted into the drive correctly. • Check if the CD or DVD is clean and unscratched. • Check your drive by using the correct type of disk. Check the following : • Make sure the hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure you are using a good (undamaged) disk. Contact your drive can not read hard disk, CD or DVD information. If your dealer or technical support center...
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... Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. Above all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for the effective hand-over of a call attempt and the beginning of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this...
... Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. Above all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for the effective hand-over of a call attempt and the beginning of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this...
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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...