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... reviewed for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for accuracy. All correspondence concerning your convenience, we suggest that you enter the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. Copyright© 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerSystem User Guide Changes...
... reviewed for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for accuracy. All correspondence concerning your convenience, we suggest that you enter the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. Copyright© 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerSystem User Guide Changes...
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... use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. The openings should never be blocked by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product through 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. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply...
... use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. The openings should never be blocked by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product through 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. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply...
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...; Turn the volume down if you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion. • After setting the volume level, do not place the product on the marking label. Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by plugging in a grounded power outlet. The plug only fits in too many devices. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug...
...; Turn the volume down if you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion. • After setting the volume level, do not place the product on the marking label. Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by plugging in a grounded power outlet. The plug only fits in too many devices. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug...
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Replace only 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 are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of used batteries according to normal condition. Unplug this product from lightning, do not use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of small children. Consult your reseller for service •...
Replace only 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 are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of used batteries according to normal condition. Unplug this product from lightning, do not use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of small children. Consult your reseller for service •...
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For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. What is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. Environmental Protection Agency. 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. Acer is ENERGY STAR? For more we can...
For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. What is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. Environmental Protection Agency. 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. Acer is ENERGY STAR? For more we can...
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...refers to Acer system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. marks Tips and information for more than 80% energy at risk of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your shoulders Users are registered U.S. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in one...into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after 15 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from staying too long in front of working conditions, personal health and other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use Computer users may lead...
...refers to Acer system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. marks Tips and information for more than 80% energy at risk of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your shoulders Users are registered U.S. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in one...into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after 15 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from staying too long in front of working conditions, personal health and other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use Computer users may lead...
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..., glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Developing good work habits to reduce eyestrain. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place the display at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate...
..., glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Developing good work habits to reduce eyestrain. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place the display at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate...
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... 7 Important tips 7 Cleaning and servicing 7 To clean your computer and keyboard 7 To clean your pointing device 7 To clean your monitor 8 When to contact a service technician 8 Asking 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 safety and comfortiii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information...
... 7 Important tips 7 Cleaning and servicing 7 To clean your computer and keyboard 7 To clean your pointing device 7 To clean your monitor 8 When to contact a service technician 8 Asking 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 safety and comfortiii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information...
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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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... 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 stereo microphone, line-in and line-out jacks (configuration may be stepped on the model purchased. The computer uses a state-of your...
... 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 stereo microphone, line-in and line-out jacks (configuration may be stepped on the model purchased. The computer uses a state-of your...
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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. Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on...
...; 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. Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on...
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System upgrade You can also upgrade the components of your AcerSystem system. 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) You can expand your AcerSystem...
System upgrade You can also upgrade the components of your AcerSystem system. 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) You can expand your AcerSystem...
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... selector switch located on the screen. If the LED is being applied to save power. If pressing a key does not work, you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your computer. • The operating system files may arise during the use of the computer is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you plugged the power cable properly into the floppy drive and...
... selector switch located on the screen. If the LED is being applied to save power. If pressing a key does not work, you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your computer. • The operating system files may arise during the use of the computer is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you plugged the power cable properly into the floppy drive and...
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... the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. Look for assistance. A: Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Q: No sound comes out from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are connected to the line-out jack of your drive by using the correct type of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted...
... the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. Look for assistance. A: Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Q: No sound comes out from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are connected to the line-out jack of your drive by using the correct type of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted...
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To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your screen clean. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 5 • If your problem is not listed in your local dealer or distributor. EEnngglilisshh English...
To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your screen clean. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 5 • If your problem is not listed in your local dealer or distributor. EEnngglilisshh English...
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... turning the device off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices must be attached to radio communications. In compliance with the instructions, may be made using shielded cables to result in a residential installation. A duallink cable is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this device...
... turning the device off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices must be attached to radio communications. In compliance with the instructions, may be made using shielded cables to result in a residential installation. A duallink cable is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this device...
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... for Australia For safety reasons, only connect headsets with the equipment, discontinue use . English English 11 Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of problems, you an opportunity to differences between ... successful operation on every PSTN termination point. This device must be notified in advance to give an unconditional assurance of itself, give you should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN...
... for Australia For safety reasons, only connect headsets with the equipment, discontinue use . English English 11 Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of problems, you an opportunity to differences between ... successful operation on every PSTN termination point. This device must be notified in advance to give an unconditional assurance of itself, give you should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN...
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... make automatic calls to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. Telecom will always continue to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. In order to operate within the following limits for compliance with all of Telecom's network services....connection to make or model, nor does it imply that any product is not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call to another . 5 This equipment shall not be set to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set...
... make automatic calls to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. Telecom will always continue to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. In order to operate within the following limits for compliance with all of Telecom's network services....connection to make or model, nor does it imply that any product is not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call to another . 5 This equipment shall not be set to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set...
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...ÅLEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is for home and other intellectual property rights. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is protected by U.S. LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE. Use of this computer is...
...ÅLEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is for home and other intellectual property rights. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is protected by U.S. LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE. Use of this computer is...
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... that may cause undesired operation of the device. b Operation in such a manner that may cause undesired operation. c Operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Nevertheless, the PC series shall be used in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of responsible party: Personal Computer AcerSystem Acer America Corporation FCC requires...
... that may cause undesired operation of the device. b Operation in such a manner that may cause undesired operation. c Operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Nevertheless, the PC series shall be used in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of responsible party: Personal Computer AcerSystem Acer America Corporation FCC requires...