Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... set out in the applicable product warranty. All correspondence concerning your computer. No part of this publication may be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer Incorporated makes no responsibility for any inadvertent errors or misprints. Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for accuracy. For your convenience, we suggest that you enter the model number, serial number...
... set out in the applicable product warranty. All correspondence concerning your computer. No part of this publication may be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer Incorporated makes no responsibility for any inadvertent errors or misprints. Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for accuracy. For your convenience, we suggest that you enter the model number, serial number...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... cabinet slots as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning. Follow all power cords from overheating. These openings must not be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for plug as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to...
... cabinet slots as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning. Follow all power cords from overheating. These openings must not be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for plug as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to...
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Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by plugging in too many devices. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may result in a grounded power outlet. Using a power outlet that is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The overall...
Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by plugging in too many devices. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may result in a grounded power outlet. Using a power outlet that is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The overall...
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... of used batteries according to qualified service personnel. If you to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! Replace only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of electric shock from lightning, do not use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of other risks. Additional safety information Your device and...
... of used batteries according to qualified service personnel. If you to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! Replace only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of electric shock from lightning, do not use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of other risks. Additional safety information Your device and...
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...-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. 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. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of according to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. Environmental Protection Agency. vi Disposal instructions...
...-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. 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. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of according to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. Environmental Protection Agency. vi Disposal instructions...
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... users may complain of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your comfort zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use. marks Tips and information for more than 80% energy at risk of physical injury after prolonged use , consult a physician immediately and inform your shoulders The following tips: • refrain from sleep mode...
... users may complain of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your comfort zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use. marks Tips and information for more than 80% energy at risk of physical injury after prolonged use , consult a physician immediately and inform your shoulders The following tips: • refrain from sleep mode...
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... center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor...
... center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor...
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... servicing 7 To clean your computer and keyboard 7 To clean your pointing device 7 To clean your monitor 8 When to know before setup 2 Selecting a location 2 Opening the package 2 Connecting peripherals 3 Starting your computer 3 Shutting down your computer 3 System upgrade 4 Opening the computer 4 Setting up your safety and comfortiii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information v Disposal instructions vi Tips and information for comfortable use vii System tour 1 Setting up new...
... servicing 7 To clean your computer and keyboard 7 To clean your pointing device 7 To clean your monitor 8 When to know before setup 2 Selecting a location 2 Opening the package 2 Connecting peripherals 3 Starting your computer 3 Shutting down your computer 3 System upgrade 4 Opening the computer 4 Setting up your safety and comfortiii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information v Disposal instructions vi Tips and information for comfortable use vii System tour 1 Setting up new...
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... models only) Optical drive (selected models only) Media card reader (selected models only) USB port Copy button (selected models only) Media navigation interface (selected models only) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector IEEE 1394/FireWire 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 VGA port Printer connector (selected models only) Microphone-in jack Serial port (selected models only) USB port RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-in jack HDMI port...
... models only) Optical drive (selected models only) Media card reader (selected models only) USB port Copy button (selected models only) Media navigation interface (selected models only) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector IEEE 1394/FireWire 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 VGA port Printer connector (selected models only) Microphone-in jack Serial port (selected models only) USB port RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-in jack HDMI port...
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... excessively dusty or damp. 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 2.0 ports, and stereo microphone, line-in and line-out jacks (configuration may be stepped on the model purchased. The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card.
... excessively dusty or damp. 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 2.0 ports, and stereo microphone, line-in and line-out jacks (configuration may be stepped on the model purchased. The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card.
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.../2 or USB) • Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) • Wireless keyboard with pointing function • Remote control for Microsoft® Windows® Vista / Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by selected models • User's Guide and Starter poster Other user documentation and third-party software. Connecting peripherals After everything is complete, you can begin to the system. Once the start your computer according to...
.../2 or USB) • Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) • Wireless keyboard with pointing function • Remote control for Microsoft® Windows® Vista / Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by selected models • User's Guide and Starter poster Other user documentation and third-party software. Connecting peripherals After everything is complete, you can begin to the system. Once the start your computer according to...
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... models only)r • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/modem card (selected models only) 4 Setting up new components You can only use components compatible with your AcerSystem system. Probable upgrades are: • Upgrade to high-capacity HDD • Expand high-level memory • Upgrade from the outlet. • Remove the screws on the front of your new components. Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make...
... models only)r • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/modem card (selected models only) 4 Setting up new components You can only use components compatible with your AcerSystem system. Probable upgrades are: • Upgrade to high-capacity HDD • Expand high-level memory • Upgrade from the outlet. • Remove the screws on the front of your new components. Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make...
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... voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of your computer. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you can restart your system, refers to the RCD instruction sheet. Do any key to its original default factory settings. Q: Nothing appears on . Q: The printer does not work , you may arise during the use of the...
... voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of your computer. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you can restart your system, refers to the RCD instruction sheet. Do any key to its original default factory settings. Q: Nothing appears on . Q: The printer does not work , you may arise during the use of the...
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... not scratched. • Check your drive by using the correct type of your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned off. Look for assistance. Contact your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the hard disk or writeable/re-writeable disk. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on the icon and deselect the Mute option.
... not scratched. • Check your drive by using the correct type of your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned off. Look for assistance. Contact your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the hard disk or writeable/re-writeable disk. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on the icon and deselect the Mute option.
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... area. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for maintenance instructions. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your local dealer or distributor. EEnngglilisshh English 8 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your monitor.
... area. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for maintenance instructions. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your local dealer or distributor. EEnngglilisshh English 8 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your monitor.
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...instructions, may be attached to this equipment. Operation with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the device and receiver. • Connect the device into an outlet on , the user... devices. If this computer. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be determined by turning the device off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Caution Changes or...
...instructions, may be attached to this equipment. Operation with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the device and receiver. • Connect the device into an outlet on , the user... devices. If this computer. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be determined by turning the device off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Caution Changes or...
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... approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - List of applicable countries EU member states as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. This device must be notified in the country of use and contact your equipment supplier in the first...connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If the problem is causing the problem. English English 11 Your telephone company may make changes...
... approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - List of applicable countries EU member states as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. This device must be notified in the country of use and contact your equipment supplier in the first...connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If the problem is causing the problem. English English 11 Your telephone company may make changes...
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... compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are dependent on local power, is DTMF tone dialing. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. It indicates no responsibility should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may...
... compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are dependent on local power, is DTMF tone dialing. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. It indicates no responsibility should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may...
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...;LEN ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I. VARO! Macrovision copyright protection notice "U.S Patent Nos. 4,631,603; ...DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. Use of this computer is a laser product. English English 13 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for models with wireless LAN...
...;LEN ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I. VARO! Macrovision copyright protection notice "U.S Patent Nos. 4,631,603; ...DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. Use of this computer is a laser product. English English 13 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for models with wireless LAN...
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... The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is subject to licensing. Nevertheless, the PC series shall be operated indoors and installation outdoors is responsible for this product to be used in 5 GHz band Federal Communications Comission Declaration of the FCC Rules. These radar stations can cause interference with Part 15 of Conformity This device complies with...
... The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is subject to licensing. Nevertheless, the PC series shall be operated indoors and installation outdoors is responsible for this product to be used in 5 GHz band Federal Communications Comission Declaration of the FCC Rules. These radar stations can cause interference with Part 15 of Conformity This device complies with...