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Copyright© 2012 All Rights Reserved AcerSystem User Guide Original Issue: 10/2012 AcerSystem Desktop Computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of purchase Visit http://registration.acer.com and discover the benefits of being an Acer customer.
Copyright© 2012 All Rights Reserved AcerSystem User Guide Original Issue: 10/2012 AcerSystem Desktop Computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of purchase Visit http://registration.acer.com and discover the benefits of being an Acer customer.
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Keep this product on the product. 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 the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning Unplug this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to prevent battery leakage, do not place ...
Keep this product on the product. 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 the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning Unplug this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to prevent battery leakage, do not place ...
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The plug only fits in electric shock and/or injury. Contact your hearing. • Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion. • After setting the volume level, do not increase it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will walk on the cord. • If an extension cord is used , the load should be operated from the type of power indicated on the power cord. If power strips are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to ...
The plug only fits in electric shock and/or injury. Contact your hearing. • Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion. • After setting the volume level, do not increase it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will walk on the cord. • If an extension cord is used , the load should be operated from the type of power indicated on the power cord. If power strips are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to ...
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CAUTION: Danger of small children. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Keep them out of the reach of explosion if battery is damaged, cut or frayed. • Liquid was spilled into the product. • The product was exposed to rain or water. • The product has been dropped or the case has been damaged. • The product exhibits a distinct change in damage and will often require extensive work by the manufacturer. v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from the ...
CAUTION: Danger of small children. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Keep them out of the reach of explosion if battery is damaged, cut or frayed. • Liquid was spilled into the product. • The product was exposed to rain or water. • The product has been dropped or the case has been damaged. • The product exhibits a distinct change in damage and will often require extensive work by the manufacturer. v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from the ...
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... products save through higher energy efficiency, the more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Acer is ENERGY STAR? What is proud to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less ...org. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or...
... products save through higher energy efficiency, the more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. Acer is ENERGY STAR? What is proud to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less ...org. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or...
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... of physical injury. marks Tips and information for more comfortable computer use. Users are registered U.S. The following symptoms may lead to achieve maximum comfort. vii Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • The display is configured to minimize neck strain. Incorrect...
... of physical injury. marks Tips and information for more comfortable computer use. Users are registered U.S. The following symptoms may lead to achieve maximum comfort. vii Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • The display is configured to minimize neck strain. Incorrect...
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We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for extended periods of time. viii 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 from drying out. The following work for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • Placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source. • Minimizing...
We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for extended periods of time. viii 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 from drying out. The following work for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • Placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source. • Minimizing...
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Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 14 Federal Communications Commission 17 Contents Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information v Disposal instructions vi Tips and information for comfortable use vii System tour 1 Environment 2 Setting up your computer 3 Necessary to know before setup 3 Selecting a location 3 Opening the package 3 Connecting peripherals 4 Starting your computer 4 Shutting down your computer 4 System upgrade (selected models only) 4 Opening the computer 5 ...
Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 14 Federal Communications Commission 17 Contents Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information v Disposal instructions vi Tips and information for comfortable use vii System tour 1 Environment 2 Setting up your computer 3 Necessary to know before setup 3 Selecting a location 3 Opening the package 3 Connecting peripherals 4 Starting your computer 4 Shutting down your computer 4 System upgrade (selected models only) 4 Opening the computer 5 ...
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Remark: All images are for reference purposes only. Actual configuration may vary.
Remark: All images are for reference purposes only. Actual configuration may vary.
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1 English System tour Your computer consists of the following: Icon Description Power button Icon Microphone jack (selected models only) Speaker or headphone jack (selected models only) USB port (selected models only) Copy button (selected models only) Media navigation interface (selected models only) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector (selected models only) SPDIF VGA port (selected models only) Printer connector (selected models only) Microphone-in jack (selected models only) Description Floppy drive (selected models only) Optical drive (selected models only) ...
1 English System tour Your computer consists of the following: Icon Description Power button Icon Microphone jack (selected models only) Speaker or headphone jack (selected models only) USB port (selected models only) Copy button (selected models only) Media navigation interface (selected models only) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector (selected models only) SPDIF VGA port (selected models only) Printer connector (selected models only) Microphone-in jack (selected models only) Description Floppy drive (selected models only) Optical drive (selected models only) ...
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The exact configuration of the audio jacks on the rear panel (selected models only): Color/use Blue Green Pink Headphone Stereo Headphone Front Mic-in Mic-in Quadraphonic 5.1 CH Rear Rear Front Front Mic-in jack (selected models only) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The table below indicates the functions of your PC depends on "DP1" only. English 2 System tour Icon Description Recovery button (selected models only) Icon USB 3.0 USB 3.0 ports (selected models only) DP Display port (selected models only) The Display port adapter is availble...
The exact configuration of the audio jacks on the rear panel (selected models only): Color/use Blue Green Pink Headphone Stereo Headphone Front Mic-in Mic-in Quadraphonic 5.1 CH Rear Rear Front Front Mic-in jack (selected models only) Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The table below indicates the functions of your PC depends on "DP1" only. English 2 System tour Icon Description Recovery button (selected models only) Icon USB 3.0 USB 3.0 ports (selected models only) DP Display port (selected models only) The Display port adapter is availble...
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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 ports, and stereo microphone, line-in and line-out jacks (configuration may be stepped on. • Avoid placing the system in any of -the-art bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. Opening the package Open the package carefully and keep all items are missing or appear damaged, contact your computer: • Do not place the system too close to ...
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 ports, and stereo microphone, line-in and line-out jacks (configuration may be stepped on. • Avoid placing the system in any of -the-art bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. Opening the package Open the package carefully and keep all items are missing or appear damaged, contact your computer: • Do not place the system too close to ...
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Shutting down , turn off all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on the front of your AcerSystem system. System upgrade (selected models only) You can expand your computer. Connecting peripherals After everything is complete, you can also upgrade the components of the system for four seconds. You can begin to use your AcerSystem system quickly and easily by selected models • User's Guide and Starter poster • Other user documentation and third-party software. Once the start your computer Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless ...
Shutting down , turn off all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on the front of your AcerSystem system. System upgrade (selected models only) You can expand your computer. Connecting peripherals After everything is complete, you can also upgrade the components of the system for four seconds. You can begin to use your AcerSystem system quickly and easily by selected models • User's Guide and Starter poster • Other user documentation and third-party software. Once the start your computer Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless ...
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...) English 5 Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off . Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your new components. In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to the instructions provided with...
...) English 5 Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off . Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your new components. In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to the instructions provided with...
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Do any key to the system. This will automatically diagnose your system, refers to save power. If pressing a key does not work , contact your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may be damaged or missing. Q: Nothing appears on . If the LED is not lit, no power is plugged in the floppy drive? Insert the start-up . If the LED is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you plugged the power cable properly into the floppy drive and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to its original default ...
Do any key to the system. This will automatically diagnose your system, refers to save power. If pressing a key does not work , contact your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may be damaged or missing. Q: Nothing appears on . If the LED is not lit, no power is plugged in the floppy drive? Insert the start-up . If the LED is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you plugged the power cable properly into the floppy drive and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to its original default ...
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Look for assistance. If your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the taskbar. Q: No sound comes out from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are connected to a power outlet and that it is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on . • Make sure that the printer is connected to the line-out jack of your drive by 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. ...
Look for assistance. If your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the taskbar. Q: No sound comes out from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are connected to a power outlet and that it is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on . • Make sure that the printer is connected to the line-out jack of your drive by 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. ...
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Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer Please read the important instructions listed in ...
Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer Please read the important instructions listed in ...
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You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com) for information on page 6 • If you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with ...
You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com) for information on page 6 • If you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with ...
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These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This device generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this equipment. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in a...
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This device generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this equipment. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in a...
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Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Russian / Ukraine regulatory certification Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Compliant with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des ...
Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Russian / Ukraine regulatory certification Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Compliant with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des ...