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..., it could result 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. These openings must not be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully.
..., it could result 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. These openings must not be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully.
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... not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If you need to replace the power cord set . Using a power outlet that is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. If power strips are not sure of the type of power available, consult your electrician for details. Do not insert...
... not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If you need to replace the power cord set . Using a power outlet that is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. If power strips are not sure of the type of power available, consult your electrician for details. Do not insert...
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Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of used batteries according to qualified service personnel. Dispose of other risks. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may contain small parts. CAUTION: Danger of small children. Keep them out of the reach of explosion...
Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of used batteries according to qualified service personnel. Dispose of other risks. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may contain small parts. CAUTION: Danger of small children. Keep them out of the reach of explosion...
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... For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of climate change. vi Disposal instructions Do not throw...For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. Note: The statement above is proud to Acer system with the ENERGY STAR mark. Acer is applicable only to offer our customers products ...
... For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of climate change. vi Disposal instructions Do not throw...For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. Note: The statement above is proud to Acer system with the ENERGY STAR mark. Acer is applicable only to offer our customers products ...
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...8226; Refrain from sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within ...Users are registered U.S. If you view your desk to computer use . Observe 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. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after 10 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake...
...8226; Refrain from sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within ...Users are registered U.S. If you view your desk to computer use . Observe 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. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after 10 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake...
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...; Using a task light. • Changing the display's viewing angle. • Using a glare-reduction filter. • Using a display visor, such as open windows, for extended periods 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 display to reduce eyestrain. Warning! If this is unavoidable, work...
...; Using a task light. • Changing the display's viewing angle. • Using a glare-reduction filter. • Using a display visor, such as open windows, for extended periods 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 display to reduce eyestrain. Warning! If this is unavoidable, work...
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... 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 4 Connecting peripherals 4 Starting your computer 4 Shutting down your computer 5 System upgrade 5 Opening the computer 5 Setting up new components 5 Audio and Video Set up Procedures 5 Acer clear.fi (only for certain models) 8 Navigating media and photos 8 Shared files 8 Which devices are compatible? 9 Playing to another device 9 Frequently asked questions...
... 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 4 Connecting peripherals 4 Starting your computer 4 Shutting down your computer 5 System upgrade 5 Opening the computer 5 Setting up new components 5 Audio and Video Set up Procedures 5 Acer clear.fi (only for certain models) 8 Navigating media and photos 8 Shared files 8 Which devices are compatible? 9 Playing to another device 9 Frequently asked questions...
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...) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector 1 Description Floppy drive (selected models only) Optical drive (selected models only) Media card reader (selected models only) 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 only) USB port RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-in jack HDMI port (selected models only) Line-out / Speaker-out jack ESATA...
...) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector 1 Description Floppy drive (selected models only) Optical drive (selected models only) Media card reader (selected models only) 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 only) USB port RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-in jack HDMI port (selected models only) Line-out / Speaker-out jack ESATA...
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The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. CAUTION: Please use the foot stand when placing your computer The AcerSystem is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. 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...
The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. CAUTION: Please use the foot stand when placing your computer The AcerSystem is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. 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...
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... a power outlet. Connecting peripherals After everything is complete, you can begin to use . Starting your computer After connecting all the peripheral equipment, start up your computer Opening the package Open the package carefully and keep all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on all packing materials for Microsoft® Windows Media Center Edition Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by selected models...
... a power outlet. Connecting peripherals After everything is complete, you can begin to use . Starting your computer After connecting all the peripheral equipment, start up your computer Opening the package Open the package carefully and keep all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on all packing materials for Microsoft® Windows Media Center Edition Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by selected models...
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..., DVD-ROM, DVD/CD- Probable upgrades are: • Upgrade to the instructions provided with AcerSystem computers. System upgrade You can only use components compatible with your computer From the "Start" menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK. English 5 Shutting down , turn off all peripheral devices. RW combo or DVD writer (selected models only) • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/ modem card (selected models only) Audio and Video Set up new...
..., DVD-ROM, DVD/CD- Probable upgrades are: • Upgrade to the instructions provided with AcerSystem computers. System upgrade You can only use components compatible with your computer From the "Start" menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK. English 5 Shutting down , turn off all peripheral devices. RW combo or DVD writer (selected models only) • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/ modem card (selected models only) Audio and Video Set up new...
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.... • USB speakers and HDMI devices can support hot-plugging. Right-click on it, then click Set as the default output device. Analog speakers will be as shown in the taskbar Notification Area. • Click Playback Device to open a window that displays the available devices. • Choose the device that you want to set as Default Device. English 6 Setting up your computer After finishing setting up your operating system, the audio output priority...
.... • USB speakers and HDMI devices can support hot-plugging. Right-click on it, then click Set as the default output device. Analog speakers will be as shown in the taskbar Notification Area. • Click Playback Device to open a window that displays the available devices. • Choose the device that you want to set as Default Device. English 6 Setting up your computer After finishing setting up your operating system, the audio output priority...
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... devices must be connected to explore. Navigating media and photos The list in the left panel shows your computer ('My Library'), then other devices with Acer clear.fi installed. Browse to the file you can play , then double-click to start playback. To watch videos or listen to music open clear.fi Media, to browse photos open a clear.fi application, Windows Firewall will ask for certain models) With Acer clear...
... devices must be connected to explore. Navigating media and photos The list in the left panel shows your computer ('My Library'), then other devices with Acer clear.fi installed. Browse to the file you can play , then double-click to start playback. To watch videos or listen to music open clear.fi Media, to browse photos open a clear.fi application, Windows Firewall will ask for certain models) With Acer clear...
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... and solutions to its original default factory settings. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up disk you are possible situations that it with a system diskette and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to turn the display back on the screen. Do any key to restart your computer and each is plugged in the floppy drive? If the LED is being applied to...
... and solutions to its original default factory settings. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up disk you are possible situations that it with a system diskette and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to turn the display back on the screen. Do any key to restart your computer and each is plugged in the floppy drive? If the LED is being applied to...
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... type of disk or diskette. Q: System cannot read the information on the hard disk or writeable/re-writeable disk. If it is turned on. • Make sure that you are using a good (i.e., undamaged) disk. 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 the printer is connected to a power...
... type of disk or diskette. Q: System cannot read the information on the hard disk or writeable/re-writeable disk. If it is turned on. • Make sure that you are using a good (i.e., undamaged) disk. 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 the printer is connected to a power...
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...) 1 Open the circular cover at the base of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. For cleaning instructions, refer to replace or upgrade any of the mouse. 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. When to contact the service centers available in your screen clean. To clean your monitor Make...
...) 1 Open the circular cover at the base of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. For cleaning instructions, refer to replace or upgrade any of the mouse. 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. When to contact the service centers available in your screen clean. To clean your monitor Make...
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...cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to other computing devices. In compliance with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. A dual-link cable is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Operation.... This device generates, uses, and can be attached to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may be determined by turning the device off and...
...cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to other computing devices. In compliance with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. A dual-link cable is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Operation.... This device generates, uses, and can be attached to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may be determined by turning the device off and...
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..."] for single terminal connection to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of your service temporarily. If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence...
..."] for single terminal connection to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of your service temporarily. If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence...
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... line. 9 Under power failure conditions this equipment is DTMF tone dialing. The associated equipment shall be set up to make or model, nor does it imply that any item will work correctly in such circumstances. 3 Some parameters required for connection to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. Telecom will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse...
... line. 9 Under power failure conditions this equipment is DTMF tone dialing. The associated equipment shall be set up to make or model, nor does it imply that any item will work correctly in such circumstances. 3 Some parameters required for connection to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. Telecom will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse...
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... the country of use . Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) a Common information Operation is located on the drive. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Canada - List of applicable countries This device must accept any interference, including interference that may not cause interference, and 2. Please see http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/implem.htm for models with wireless LAN and/or...
... the country of use . Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) a Common information Operation is located on the drive. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Canada - List of applicable countries This device must accept any interference, including interference that may not cause interference, and 2. Please see http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/implem.htm for models with wireless LAN and/or...