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... on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. CAUTION for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of internal components and to protect 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.
... on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. CAUTION for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of internal components and to protect 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.
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... too many devices. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Warning! The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. Using a power outlet that is used , the load should be operated from the type of power indicated on the cord. • If an extension cord is not properly grounded may interfere with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets...
... too many devices. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Warning! The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. Using a power outlet that is used , the load should be operated from the type of power indicated on the cord. • If an extension cord is not properly grounded may interfere with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets...
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...; The power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. Refer all servicing to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in performance, indicating a need for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Additional safety information Your device and its...
...; The power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. Refer all servicing to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in performance, indicating a need for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Additional safety information Your device and its...
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...change. vi Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. ENERGY STAR Acer...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 display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into ...
...change. vi Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. ENERGY STAR Acer...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 display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into ...
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...are also at "sleep" mode. Observe the following tips: • 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 ...monitor more than 80% energy at risk of physical injury after prolonged use. 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...
...are also at "sleep" mode. Observe the following tips: • 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 ...monitor more than 80% energy at risk of physical injury after prolonged use. 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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... light source. • Minimizing room light by looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using drapes, shades or blinds. • Using a task light. • Changing the display's viewing angle. • Using a glare-reduction filter. • Using a display visor, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. Developing good work...
... light source. • Minimizing room light by looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using drapes, shades or blinds. • Using a task light. • Changing the display's viewing angle. • Using a glare-reduction filter. • Using a display visor, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. Developing good work...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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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Your AcerSystem has standard I /O ports. The system can 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. • Avoid placing...
Your AcerSystem has standard I /O ports. The system can 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. • Avoid placing...
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... Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for Microsoft® Windows 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 connecting all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on the system. English 4 Setting up process is connected, plug...
... Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for Microsoft® Windows 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 connecting all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on the system. English 4 Setting up process is connected, plug...
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.... 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/CD- 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 components You can also upgrade the components of your computer From the "Start" menu...
.... 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/CD- 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 components You can also upgrade the components of your computer From the "Start" menu...
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... Playback Device to open a window that displays the available devices. • Choose the device that you want to set as Default Device. Analog speakers will be changed. The default audio output device will always be as shown in the table below. • USB speakers and HDMI devices can support hot-plugging. English 6 Setting up your computer After finishing setting up your operating system, the audio output priority will be listed in the output device priority list regardless...
... Playback Device to open a window that displays the available devices. • Choose the device that you want to set as Default Device. Analog speakers will be changed. The default audio output device will always be as shown in the table below. • USB speakers and HDMI devices can support hot-plugging. English 6 Setting up your computer After finishing setting up your operating system, the audio output priority will be listed in the output device priority list regardless...
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... open clear.fi Media, to , other devices if any are connected to your network ('Home Shared'). Important: When you can play , then double-click to the same network. Stream media from, or to browse photos open a clear.fi application, Windows Firewall will ask for certain models) With Acer clear.fi, you first open clear.fi Photo. Select a device, then the select the category to control playback. Select Allow Access...
... open clear.fi Media, to , other devices if any are connected to your network ('Home Shared'). Important: When you can play , then double-click to the same network. Stream media from, or to browse photos open a clear.fi application, Windows Firewall will ask for certain models) With Acer clear.fi, you first open clear.fi Photo. Select a device, then the select the category to control playback. Select Allow Access...
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... the technical support center for assistance. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. English 10 Frequently asked questions The following questions are using a power strip or AVR, make necessary fixes. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up disk you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to its original default factory settings. If the LED is plugged in...
... the technical support center for assistance. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. English 10 Frequently asked questions The following questions are using a power strip or AVR, make necessary fixes. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up disk you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to its original default factory settings. If the LED is plugged in...
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... type of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly. • Check if the CD or DVD is not write-protected. • Make sure that the printer cable is crossed-out, click on . • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are connected to sound on the icon and deselect the Mute option. Contact your drive cannot read diskette, hard disk...
... type of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly. • Check if the CD or DVD is not write-protected. • Make sure that the printer cable is crossed-out, click on . • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are connected to sound on the icon and deselect the Mute option. Contact your drive cannot read diskette, hard disk...
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... the ball back and replace the cover. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. When to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. English 13 To clean your pointing device To clean a regular mouse (with rubber ball) 1 Open the circular cover at the base...
... the ball back and replace the cover. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. When to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. English 13 To clean your pointing device To clean a regular mouse (with rubber ball) 1 Open the circular cover at the base...
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... installation. Operation with noncertified peripherals is recommended for DVI output. If this equipment. A dual-link cable is likely to result in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. In compliance with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices must...
... installation. Operation with noncertified peripherals is recommended for DVI output. If this equipment. A dual-link cable is likely to result in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. In compliance with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices must...
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... 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 Number (REN) for Australia For safety reasons, only connect headsets with Part 68 of fire, use and ...opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. Notice for this equipment. Located on every PSTN termination point. Upon request, you will also be informed of your service temporarily. But, if advance notice is causing the problem. This includes customer equipment ...
... 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 Number (REN) for Australia For safety reasons, only connect headsets with Part 68 of fire, use and ...opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. Notice for this equipment. Located on every PSTN termination point. Upon request, you will also be informed of your service temporarily. But, if advance notice is causing the problem. This includes customer equipment ...
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... a call attempt and the beginning of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. The associated equipment shall be set up to make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom...
... a call attempt and the beginning of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. The associated equipment shall be set up to make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom...
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... subject to be used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) a Common information Operation is a laser product. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. This device must be operated indoors and installation outdoors is located on the drive.
... subject to be used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) a Common information Operation is a laser product. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. This device must be operated indoors and installation outdoors is located on the drive.