Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... subject to any inadvertent errors or misprints. Acer Incorporated makes no responsibility for a particular purpose. All correspondence concerning your convenience, we suggest that you enter the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Copyright© 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerSystem User Guide Changes may be reproduced, stored...
... subject to any inadvertent errors or misprints. Acer Incorporated makes no responsibility for a particular purpose. All correspondence concerning your convenience, we suggest that you enter the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Copyright© 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerSystem User Guide Changes may be reproduced, stored...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... easily accessible and located as close to prevent battery leakage, This product should never be sure to unplug the power cord from the power supplies. iii Information for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Keep this product from the computer. Use a damp...
... easily accessible and located as close to prevent battery leakage, This product should never be sure to unplug the power cord from the power supplies. iii Information for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Keep this product from the computer. Use a damp...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... cord ampere rating. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the equipment plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure...
... cord ampere rating. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the equipment plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... you need for purchase options. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. Product servicing Do not attempt to replace the power cord set . 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...
... you need for purchase options. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. Product servicing Do not attempt to replace the power cord set . 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...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... protection of the global environment, please recycle. Acer is proud to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment...an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. vi Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR ...
... protection of the global environment, please recycle. Acer is proud to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment...an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. vi Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR ...
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... pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use , consult a physician immediately and inform your sitting height to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. 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...
... pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use , consult a physician immediately and inform your sitting height to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. 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...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... good work habits 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 more...
... good work habits 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 more...
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... 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 computer 3 System upgrade 4 Opening the computer 4 Setting up new components 4 Frequently asked questions...
... 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 computer 3 System upgrade 4 Opening the computer 4 Setting up new components 4 Frequently asked questions...
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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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... can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. The exact configuration of -the-art bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. 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...
... can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. The exact configuration of -the-art bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. 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...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... 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 use your computer according to the system. Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting...
... 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 use your computer according to the system. Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... peripheral devices. System upgrade You can only use components compatible with your new 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 the instructions provided with AcerSystem computers. After the system has shut down, turn off . Setting up your AcerSystem system quickly and easily by adding components...
... peripheral devices. System upgrade You can only use components compatible with your new 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 the instructions provided with AcerSystem computers. After the system has shut down, turn off . Setting up your AcerSystem system quickly and easily by adding components...
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... the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of your system to its original default factory settings. If the LED is not lit, no power is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you plugged the power cable properly into an electrical outlet. • If you can restart your system and make sure that may arise during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press...
... the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of your system to its original default factory settings. If the LED is not lit, no power is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you plugged the power cable properly into an electrical outlet. • If you can restart your system and make sure that may arise during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press...
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... diskette or hard disk is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option. Q: No sound comes out from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are using the correct type of disk or diskette. Q: System cannot read the information on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. A: Check the following: • Make sure that...
... diskette or hard disk is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option. Q: No sound comes out from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are using the correct type of disk or diskette. Q: System cannot read the information on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. A: Check the following: • Make sure that...
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... on page 5 • If your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to contact the service centers available in your local dealer or distributor. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your...
... on page 5 • If your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to contact the service centers available in your local dealer or distributor. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your...
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... equipment. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices. In compliance with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to maintain compliance with non-certified peripherals is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the device off and on, the user is likely to result in a residential installation. Operation with FCC regulations. This device generates, uses, and can be determined...
... equipment. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices. In compliance with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to maintain compliance with non-certified peripherals is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the device off and on, the user is likely to result in a residential installation. Operation with FCC regulations. This device generates, uses, and can be determined...
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... "TBR 21"] for Australia For safety reasons, only connect headsets with the regulations and constraints in the country of your equipment. This device must be notified in advance to give you should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to ... office in the country of problems, you an opportunity to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). If this equipment should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. English English 11 Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect...
... "TBR 21"] for Australia For safety reasons, only connect headsets with the regulations and constraints in the country of your equipment. This device must be notified in advance to give you should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to ... office in the country of problems, you an opportunity to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). If this equipment should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. English English 11 Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect...
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... Fault Service. 8 This equipment may also cause a false answer condition. It indicates no more than 5 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. Telecom will accept no guarantee that any product is compatible with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set...
... Fault Service. 8 This equipment may also cause a false answer condition. It indicates no more than 5 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. Telecom will accept no guarantee that any product is compatible with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set...
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... I STRÅLEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I STRÅLEN. English English 13 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized...
... I STRÅLEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I STRÅLEN. English English 13 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized...
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... AcerSystem Acer America Corporation b Operation in the 5.15 to licensing. The following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any tampering of the device. Nevertheless, the PC series shall be used in such a manner that may not cause interference, and 2. FCC requires this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card...
... AcerSystem Acer America Corporation b Operation in the 5.15 to licensing. The following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any tampering of the device. Nevertheless, the PC series shall be used in such a manner that may not cause interference, and 2. FCC requires this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card...