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... in new editions of this booklet is subject to any inadvertent errors or misprints. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. Such changes will be printed in an accurate manner, Acer takes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, with respect to this manual...
... in new editions of this booklet is subject to any inadvertent errors or misprints. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. Such changes will be printed in an accurate manner, Acer takes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, with respect to this manual...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... ensure reliable operation of internal components and to the AC power outlet. 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 protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close...
... ensure reliable operation of internal components and to the AC power outlet. 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 protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close...
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... unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from unexpected noise produced by plugging in a grounded power outlet. If power strips are not sure of the type of power available, consult your electrician for details. The grounding pin is not properly grounded may interfere with this product. Also, make sure that is a safety feature. Warning...
... unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from unexpected noise produced by plugging in a grounded power outlet. If power strips are not sure of the type of power available, consult your electrician for details. The grounding pin is not properly grounded may interfere with this product. Also, make sure that is a safety feature. Warning...
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... has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need to this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need for purchase options. For safety reasons, do not connect the telephone line to replace the power cord set . Product servicing Do not attempt to the manufacturer's instructions. CAUTION: Danger of other risks...
... has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need to this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need for purchase options. For safety reasons, do not connect the telephone line to replace the power cord set . Product servicing Do not attempt to the manufacturer's instructions. CAUTION: Danger of other risks...
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... federal laws. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. The more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of the global environment, please recycle. Environmental Protection Agency. Acer is ENERGY STAR? Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when...
... federal laws. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. The more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of the global environment, please recycle. Environmental Protection Agency. Acer is ENERGY STAR? Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when...
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... strain on your comfort zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use . Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after long hours of working conditions, personal health and other musculoskeletal disorders. Finding your...
... strain on your comfort zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use . Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after long hours of working conditions, personal health and other musculoskeletal disorders. Finding your...
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... to reduce eyestrain. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and...
... to reduce eyestrain. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and...
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... - Contents Information for 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 your computer 2 Necessary 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 new components 4 Frequently asked questions 5 Taking care of...
... - Contents Information for 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 your computer 2 Necessary 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 new components 4 Frequently asked questions 5 Taking care of...
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... Speaker or headphone jack 1 Description Floppy drive (selected 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...
... Speaker or headphone jack 1 Description Floppy drive (selected 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...
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... and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. Your AcerSystem has standard I /O ports. Setting up your computer English Note: The specifications listed above are for later use. The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. 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...
... and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. Your AcerSystem has standard I /O ports. Setting up your computer English Note: The specifications listed above are for later use. The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. 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...
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...; Mouse (PS/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. English 3 Ensure that all items are missing or appear damaged, contact your computer From the "Start" menu, select...
...; Mouse (PS/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. English 3 Ensure that all items are missing or appear damaged, contact your computer From the "Start" menu, select...
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... by adding components. Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug the power cord from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CDRW combo or DVD write (selected models only)r • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/modem card (selected models only) Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate...
... by adding components. Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug the power cord from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CDRW combo or DVD write (selected models only)r • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/modem card (selected models only) Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate...
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... original default factory settings. If pressing a key does not work, you may have to perform the recovery process to save power. If restarting your computer does not work . A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to restore your computer and each is plugged in the floppy drive? This will automatically diagnose your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem...
... original default factory settings. If pressing a key does not work, you may have to perform the recovery process to save power. If restarting your computer does not work . A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to restore your computer and each is plugged in the floppy drive? This will automatically diagnose your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem...
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... or technical support center for the Volume icon on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. A: Check the following : • Make sure that the printer cable is crossed-out, click on your drive cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on the icon and deselect the Mute option. If your USB keyboard...
... or technical support center for the Volume icon on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. A: Check the following : • Make sure that the printer cable is crossed-out, click on your drive cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on the icon and deselect the Mute option. If your USB keyboard...
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... has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you keep your monitor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your local dealer or distributor. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions.
... has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you keep your monitor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your local dealer or distributor. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions.
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...can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may be attached to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices. Operation with non-certified peripherals is granted by one ... interference 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 particular installation. English English 9 Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply ...
...can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may be attached to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices. Operation with non-certified peripherals is granted by one ... interference 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 particular installation. English English 9 Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply ...
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... UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. If the problem is causing the problem. TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - Notice for single terminal connection to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. In the event of your dealer or vendor. If they do, you an opportunity to the Public Switched Telephone Network...
... UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. If the problem is causing the problem. TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - Notice for single terminal connection to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. In the event of your dealer or vendor. If they do, you an opportunity to the Public Switched Telephone Network...
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... support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this device. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all respects with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. Please ensure that Telecom lines will work correctly in such circumstances. 3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be set up to make...
... support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this device. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all respects with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. Please ensure that Telecom lines will work correctly in such circumstances. 3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be set up to make...
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...STRÅLEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class ...models with this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is a laser product. English English 13 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is located on the drive... LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is...
...STRÅLEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class ...models with this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is a laser product. English English 13 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is located on the drive... LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is...
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... licensed service, this device. 3 An improper installation or unauthorized use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Operation is subject to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. 2 High power radar are allocated as follows: 1 This device is minimized as primary users of responsible party: Personal Computer AcerSystem Acer America Corporation Nevertheless, the PC series shall be used indoors...
... licensed service, this device. 3 An improper installation or unauthorized use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Operation is subject to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. 2 High power radar are allocated as follows: 1 This device is minimized as primary users of responsible party: Personal Computer AcerSystem Acer America Corporation Nevertheless, the PC series shall be used indoors...
