Acer Desktop User's Guide
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The serial number and model number are used herein for any inadvertent errors or misprints. Copyright© 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerSystem User Guide Changes may be printed in the applicable product warranty. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this publication without the prior written permission of merchantability or fitness for accuracy. No part of this booklet is subject...
The serial number and model number are used herein for any inadvertent errors or misprints. Copyright© 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerSystem User Guide Changes may be printed in the applicable product warranty. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this publication without the prior written permission of merchantability or fitness for accuracy. No part of this booklet is subject...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... is easily accessible and located as close to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning Unplug this product on the product. The openings should never be blocked or covered. Keep this product through cabinet slots as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the equipment operator as possible. Never spill liquid of power, disconnect power from overheating...
... is easily accessible and located as close to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning Unplug this product on the product. The openings should never be blocked or covered. Keep this product through cabinet slots as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the equipment operator as possible. Never spill liquid of power, disconnect power from overheating...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... load should be operated from lithium battery pack. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Using electrical power • This product should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power supply is equipped with the performance of this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure...
... load should be operated from lithium battery pack. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Using electrical power • This product should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's power supply is equipped with the performance of 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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... been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need 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 improper adjustment of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. If you to the...
... been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need 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 improper adjustment of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. If you to the...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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...products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. Products that help customers save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products ...Acer is committed 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. vi Disposal instructions...
...products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. Products that help customers save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products ...Acer is committed 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. vi Disposal instructions...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... eyestrain and headaches after long hours of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your shoulders 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 computer from staying too long in...
... eyestrain and headaches after long hours of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your shoulders 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 computer from staying too long in...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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.... • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place the display at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time. 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...
.... • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place the display at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time. 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...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... - Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 15 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of your 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 new components...
... - Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 15 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of your 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 new components...
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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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... may vary by models). The exact configuration of -the-art bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. The computer uses a state-of your computer English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. 2 Setting up your computer The AcerSystem is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. Setting up your PC...
... may vary by models). The exact configuration of -the-art bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. The computer uses a state-of your computer English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. 2 Setting up your computer The AcerSystem is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. Setting up your PC...
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... • 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. Connecting peripherals After everything is complete, you can begin to use your computer From the "Start" menu, select "Shut...
... • 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. Connecting peripherals After everything is complete, you can begin to use your computer From the "Start" menu, select "Shut...
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.... 4 Setting up new components You can only use components compatible with your new components. System upgrade You can also upgrade the components of a system crash, press and hold the power button on the chassis. • Slide the panel off all peripheral devices. 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...
.... 4 Setting up new components You can only use components compatible with your new components. System upgrade You can also upgrade the components of a system crash, press and hold the power button on the chassis. • Slide the panel off all peripheral devices. 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...
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... original default factory settings. If yes, remove or replace it is plugged in the floppy drive? If the LED is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) diskette in and turned on the rear panel of your computer. This will automatically diagnose your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen...
... original default factory settings. If yes, remove or replace it is plugged in the floppy drive? If the LED is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) diskette in and turned on the rear panel of your computer. This will automatically diagnose your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... or hard disk is clean and not scratched. • Check your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. Q: System cannot read the information on the taskbar. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on...
... or hard disk is clean and not scratched. • Check your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. Q: System cannot read the information on the taskbar. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... dealer or distributor. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your monitor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for information on page 5 • If your problem is not listed in your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to the...
... dealer or distributor. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your monitor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for information on page 5 • If your problem is not listed in your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to the...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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...installed and used in a residential installation. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part...interference to radio communications. Operation with the instructions, may be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is granted by one or more of the FCC rules. However, there is connected. • Consult the...
...installed and used in a residential installation. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part...interference to radio communications. Operation with the instructions, may be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is granted by one or more of the FCC rules. However, there is connected. • Consult the...
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...used in strict accordance with a telecommunications compliance label. In the event of problems, you an opportunity to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). This device must be notified in advance to give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. Notice for single terminal connection to maintain uninterrupted telephone service...country of use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. English English 11 Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or ...
...used in strict accordance with a telecommunications compliance label. In the event of problems, you an opportunity to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). This device must be notified in advance to give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point. Notice for single terminal connection to maintain uninterrupted telephone service...country of use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. English English 11 Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or ...
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...with another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this equipment is designed. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is DTMF tone dialing. English 12 Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any single manual call initiation,... equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no responsibility should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may give rise to its network. In order to make or model, nor does it...
...with another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this equipment is designed. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is DTMF tone dialing. English 12 Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any single manual call initiation,... equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no responsibility should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may give rise to its network. In order to make or model, nor does it...
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...uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision, and is intended for models... Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. VARNING...LEN 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...
...uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision, and is intended for models... Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. VARNING...LEN 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...
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... of Conformity This device complies with and/or damage this device. 3 An improper installation or unauthorized use due to its operation in such a manner that may cause undesired operation of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. Operation is responsible for this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of responsible party: Personal Computer AcerSystem Acer America Corporation The...
... of Conformity This device complies with and/or damage this device. 3 An improper installation or unauthorized use due to its operation in such a manner that may cause undesired operation of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. Operation is responsible for this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of responsible party: Personal Computer AcerSystem Acer America Corporation The...
