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... serial number, model number, and purchase information. This booklet has been reviewed for accuracy. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to any limitation of liability set out in the applicable product warranty. 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. Acer...
... serial number, model number, and purchase information. This booklet has been reviewed for accuracy. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to any limitation of liability set out in the applicable product warranty. 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. Acer...
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... for ventilation to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning. Do not use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to ensure reliable operation of any kind...
... for ventilation to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning. Do not use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to ensure reliable operation of any kind...
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... produced by plugging in too many devices. Make sure the power outlet is used , the load should be operated from lithium battery pack. The grounding pin is equipped with this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from the type of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power supply is a safety...
... produced by plugging in too many devices. Make sure the power outlet is used , the load should be operated from lithium battery pack. The grounding pin is equipped with this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from the type of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power supply is a safety...
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... service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its enhancements may result in use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Replace only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are covered by the operating instructions...
... service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its enhancements may result in use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Replace only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are covered by the operating instructions...
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... instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according 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 ... lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Acer is committed to local, state or federal laws. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the...
... instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according 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 ... lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Acer is committed to local, state or federal laws. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the...
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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 15 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the ...sleep" mode. Incorrect computer usage may appear in front of physical injury. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use , consult a physician immediately and inform your leg muscles • take short rests to computer use . Long work...
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 15 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the ...sleep" mode. Incorrect computer usage may appear in front of physical injury. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use , consult a physician immediately and inform your leg muscles • take short rests to computer use . Long work...
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...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...room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Developing good work habits to make your computer use more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at bright light ...
...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...room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Developing good work habits to make your computer use more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at bright light ...
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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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... only. The exact configuration of -the-art bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. The computer uses a state-of your computer English Note: The specifications listed above are for later use. 2 Setting up your computer...
... only. The exact configuration of -the-art bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. The computer uses a state-of your computer English Note: The specifications listed above are for later use. 2 Setting up your computer...
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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. Shutting down your computer. Connecting peripherals After everything is complete, you can begin to use your computer From the "Start" menu...
.../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. Shutting down your computer. Connecting peripherals After everything is complete, you can begin to use your computer From the "Start" menu...
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... easily by adding components. In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to the instructions provided with AcerSystem computers. Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure 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) After the system has shut down, turn off . Setting up...
... easily by adding components. In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to the instructions provided with AcerSystem computers. Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure 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) After the system has shut down, turn off . Setting up...
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If yes, remove or replace it is plugged in the floppy drive? Insert the startup disk you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to its original default factory settings. Note: For more information about recovering your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to the system. Just press any of the following: •...
If yes, remove or replace it is plugged in the floppy drive? Insert the startup disk you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to its original default factory settings. Note: For more information about recovering your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to the system. Just press any of the following: •...
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... a problem with the drive. A: Check the following : • The volume may be muted. Contact your USB keyboard to the line-out jack of your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are using the correct type of disk or diskette. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the hard disk or...
... a problem with the drive. A: Check the following : • The volume may be muted. Contact your USB keyboard to the line-out jack of your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are using the correct type of disk or diskette. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the hard disk or...
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... damaged the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer 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 computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your area.
... damaged the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer 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 computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your area.
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..., if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 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 with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of...
..., if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 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 with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of...
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...List of applicable countries EU member states as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Notice for single terminal connection to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give you will be used in advance to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. However, due to the Public Switched Telephone Network... If the problem is causing the problem. TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - This device must be notified in strict accordance with the equipment, discontinue use . Caution:...
...List of applicable countries EU member states as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Notice for single terminal connection to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give you will be used in advance to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. However, due to the Public Switched Telephone Network... If the problem is causing the problem. TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - This device must be notified in strict accordance with the equipment, discontinue use . Caution:...
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...'s Specifications: a There shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that the item complies with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of pulse dialing, when this device. English 12 Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of warranty. Should such problems...
...'s Specifications: a There shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that the item complies with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of pulse dialing, when this device. English 12 Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of warranty. Should such problems...
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... other intellectual property rights. Use of this computer is protected by U.S. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is a laser product. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is intended for models with this copyright protection technology... 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. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is located on the...
... other intellectual property rights. Use of this computer is protected by U.S. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is a laser product. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is intended for models with this copyright protection technology... 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. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is located on the...
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... frequency exposure limits. This device may cause harmful interference to licensing. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canada - c Operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is restricted to indoor use may not cause interference, and...
... frequency exposure limits. This device may cause harmful interference to licensing. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canada - c Operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is restricted to indoor use may not cause interference, and...