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...we suggest that you enter the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in an accurate manner, Acer takes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, with respect to this publication may be made periodically to notify any implied... warranties of such revisions or changes. Acer Incorporated makes no responsibility for this booklet to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any person of merchantability or fitness for accuracy....
...we suggest that you enter the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in an accurate manner, Acer takes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, with respect to this publication may be made periodically to notify any implied... warranties of such revisions or changes. Acer Incorporated makes no responsibility for this booklet to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any person of merchantability or fitness for accuracy....
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If the system has multiple sources of any kind onto or into this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. When you plug the power cord into is provided. • Never push objects of power, disconnect power from the system by placing the product on the product. These openings must not be sure to the equipment, be blocked or covered. Do not use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in a fire or electric shock. CAUTION for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of internal components and to the equipment operator as they may touch ...
If the system has multiple sources of any kind onto or into this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. When you plug the power cord into is provided. • Never push objects of power, disconnect power from the system by placing the product on the product. These openings must not be sure to the equipment, be blocked or covered. Do not use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in a fire or electric shock. CAUTION for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of internal components and to the equipment operator as they may touch ...
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If power strips are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not insert the plug into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Warning! The overall system load must not exceed 80% of all products plugged into the wall outlet ...
If power strips are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not insert the plug into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Warning! The overall system load must not exceed 80% of all products plugged into the wall outlet ...
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Refer all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to normal condition. Consult your reseller for 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 ...
Refer all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to normal condition. Consult your reseller for 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 ...
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...federal laws. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save your money by the U.S. Products that help customers save through higher energy efficiency, ... gases and the risks of our environment. What is committed to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. Acer is proud to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by...
...federal laws. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save your money by the U.S. Products that help customers save through higher energy efficiency, ... gases and the risks of our environment. What is committed to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. Acer is proud to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by...
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... section provides tips for comfortable use . The following tips: • refrain from sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of physical injury. Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep"... computer. marks Tips and information for more than 80% energy at risk of physical injury after prolonged use Computer users may lead to Acer system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. vii climate change. Users are registered U.S. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are also at ...
... section provides tips for comfortable use . The following tips: • refrain from sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of physical injury. Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep"... computer. marks Tips and information for more than 80% energy at risk of physical injury after prolonged use Computer users may lead to Acer system with an ENERGY STAR sticker. vii climate change. Users are registered U.S. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are also at ...
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Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to keep your eyes point downward when looking at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. 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 ...
Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to keep your eyes point downward when looking at bright light sources, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. 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 ...
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Note: For more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed. ix Warning! We do some stretching exercises. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 9 in the AcerSystem User Guide.
Note: For more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed. ix Warning! We do some stretching exercises. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using the computer on page 9 in the AcerSystem User Guide.
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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 contact a service technician 8 Asking for technical assistance 8 Regulations and safety notices 9 FCC notice 9 Modem notices 10 Laser compliance statement 13 Digital audio output statement 13 Macrovision copyright protection notice 13 Radio device regulatory notice 13 General 14 European Union (EU) 14 The FCC RF safety ...
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 contact a service technician 8 Asking for technical assistance 8 Regulations and safety notices 9 FCC notice 9 Modem notices 10 Laser compliance statement 13 Digital audio output statement 13 Macrovision copyright protection notice 13 Radio device regulatory notice 13 General 14 European Union (EU) 14 The FCC RF safety ...
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Actual configuration may vary. Remark: All images are for reference purposes only.
Actual configuration may vary. Remark: All images are for reference purposes only.
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English System tour Your computer consists of the following: Icon Description Icon Power button Microphone jack 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...
English System tour Your computer consists of the following: Icon Description Icon Power button Microphone jack 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...
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The computer uses a state-of your computer The AcerSystem is excessively dusty or damp. Furthermore, the system is compatible with Microsoft® Windows® or Linux-based operating systems. Necessary to other electrical equipment. • Do not place the system in any location that is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. Opening the package Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for reference only. 2 Setting up your PC depends on . • Avoid placing the system in high-traffic areas or where the power cord or other ...
The computer uses a state-of your computer The AcerSystem is excessively dusty or damp. Furthermore, the system is compatible with Microsoft® Windows® or Linux-based operating systems. Necessary to other electrical equipment. • Do not place the system in any location that is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. Opening the package Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for reference only. 2 Setting up your PC depends on . • Avoid placing the system in high-traffic areas or where the power cord or other ...
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If any of the following items are present and in good condition. Shutting down 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. Note: Don't connect the system power cord before...
If any of the following items are present and in good condition. Shutting down 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. Note: Don't connect the system power cord before...
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... off all peripheral devices. You can expand your AcerSystem system quickly and easily by adding components. Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your AcerSystem system. Probable upgrades are: • Upgrade to the instructions provided with AcerSystem computers. Setting up your...
... off all peripheral devices. You can expand your AcerSystem system quickly and easily by adding components. Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your AcerSystem system. Probable upgrades are: • Upgrade to the instructions provided with AcerSystem computers. Setting up your...
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Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. If the LED is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) diskette in and turned on . Do any key to turn the display back on . However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you can restart your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions to the situation. Note: For more information about recovering your system to its original default factory settings. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to the ...
Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. If the LED is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) diskette in and turned on . Do any key to turn the display back on . However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you can restart your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions to the situation. Note: For more information about recovering your system to its original default factory settings. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to the ...
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EEnngglilisshh English 6 A: Do the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. Look for assistance. A: Check the following: • Make sure that you are using the correct type of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly. • Check if the CD or DVD is clean and not scratched. • Check your drive by using the correct type of disk or diskette. Q: System cannot ...
EEnngglilisshh English 6 A: Do the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. Look for assistance. A: Check the following: • Make sure that you are using the correct type of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly. • Check if the CD or DVD is clean and not scratched. • Check your drive by using the correct type of disk or diskette. Q: System cannot ...
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Following these instructions will help you are using an extension cord. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0oC (32oF), or above 50oC (122oF). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill liquid on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer Please read the important instructions ...
Following these instructions will help you are using an extension cord. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0oC (32oF), or above 50oC (122oF). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill liquid on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer Please read the important instructions ...
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... local dealer or distributor. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your area. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical...
... local dealer or distributor. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your area. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical...
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These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices. In compliance with FCC regulations. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or...
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices. In compliance with FCC regulations. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or...
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Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this PC series is not practical, you in compliance with the essential requirements and other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer .... Upon request, you must accept any interference received, including interference that contains, among other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.acer.com/support/certificate.htm for complete documents.) Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for this information to your right to file a complaint with...
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this PC series is not practical, you in compliance with the essential requirements and other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer .... Upon request, you must accept any interference received, including interference that contains, among other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.acer.com/support/certificate.htm for complete documents.) Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for this information to your right to file a complaint with...