Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... enter the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of this publication may be made periodically to the information in this publication without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. No part of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. The serial number and model number are used herein for any inadvertent errors...
... enter the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of this publication may be made periodically to the information in this publication without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. No part of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. The serial number and model number are used herein for any inadvertent errors...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... multiple sources of internal components and to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply unit from the electrical outlet. Use a damp cloth for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. CAUTION for plug as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for...
... multiple sources of internal components and to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply unit from the electrical outlet. Use a damp cloth for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. CAUTION for plug as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for...
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...used , the load should not exceed 80% of power available, consult your electrician for details. Do not locate this product. If power strips are not sure of the type of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power supply is not properly grounded may interfere with a three-wire grounded plug. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug... devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Note: The grounding pin ...
...used , the load should not exceed 80% of power available, consult your electrician for details. Do not locate this product. If power strips are not sure of the type of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power supply is not properly grounded may interfere with a three-wire grounded plug. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug... devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Note: The grounding pin ...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... to service this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! 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 a qualified technician to restore the product to this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since...
... to service this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! 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 a qualified technician to restore the product to this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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.../CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. 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 without sacrificing features or performance. For lamp-specific...
.../CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. 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 without sacrificing features or performance. For lamp-specific...
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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 prolonged use Computer users may...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 factors greatly increase the risk of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of a computer. 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 prolonged use Computer users may...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 factors greatly increase the risk of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of a computer. Long work...
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... faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from drying out. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly...
... faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by looking at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from drying out. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly...
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... computer 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 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...
... computer 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 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...
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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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... 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. Setting up your computer English Note: The specifications listed above...
... 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. Setting up your computer English Note: The specifications listed above...
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Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting all peripherals to use your dealer immediately: • AcerSystem • 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. Starting your computer...
Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting all peripherals to use your dealer immediately: • AcerSystem • 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. Starting your computer...
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... the power button on the chassis. • Slide the panel off. 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) Probable upgrades are: • Upgrade to the instructions provided...
... the power button on the chassis. • Slide the panel off. 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) Probable upgrades are: • Upgrade to the instructions provided...
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... operating system files may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to restart your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on. Just press any of the following: • Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of your system, refers to the RCD instruction...
... operating system files may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to restart your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on. Just press any of the following: • Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of your system, refers to the RCD instruction...
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..., the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned off. Look for assistance. Q: System cannot read the information on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from the computer. A: Check the following : • Make sure that you are using the correct type of disk or...
..., the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned off. Look for assistance. Q: System cannot read the information on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from the computer. A: Check the following : • Make sure that you are using the correct type of disk or...
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... that came with your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your screen clean. To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 5 • If your problem is not listed in your area. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for...
... that came with your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your screen clean. To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 5 • If your problem is not listed in your area. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for...
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... to result in accordance with the instructions, may be made using shielded cables to operate this equipment. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in interference to this computer. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to...
... to result in accordance with the instructions, may be made using shielded cables to operate this equipment. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in interference to this computer. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to...
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... the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). If they do, you will be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give you should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. TBR 21 This equipment has been...
... the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). If they do, you will be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give you should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. TBR 21 This equipment has been...
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... of a different make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under all respects with minimum conditions for connection to its...
... of a different make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under all respects with minimum conditions for connection to its...
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...;PNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN...DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Use of this computer is intended for home and other intellectual property rights. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is for models...
...;PNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN...DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Use of this computer is intended for home and other intellectual property rights. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is for models...
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... to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is restricted to indoor use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Canada - This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. c Operation 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...
... to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is restricted to indoor use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Canada - This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. c Operation 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...