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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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Do not use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in a fire or electric shock. Unplug the power cord before cleaning. The openings should never be blocked by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near water. • Do not place 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 the equipment, be sure to protect it could result in installation ...
Do not use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in a fire or electric shock. Unplug the power cord before cleaning. The openings should never be blocked by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near water. • Do not place 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 the equipment, be sure to protect it could result in installation ...
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Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by other nearby electrical devices that may result in a grounded power outlet. If power strips are not sure of the type of all products plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Do not locate this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the total ampere rating of this product where people will walk on the cord. • If an extension cord is used , the load should be operated from lithium battery pack. The plug only ...
Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by other nearby electrical devices that may result in a grounded power outlet. If power strips are not sure of the type of all products plugged into a non-grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Do not locate this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the total ampere rating of this product where people will walk on the cord. • If an extension cord is used , the load should be operated from lithium battery pack. The plug only ...
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CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • The power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to qualified service personnel. Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the manufacturer. Dispose of explosion if battery is damaged, cut or frayed. • Liquid was spilled into the product. • The product was exposed ...
CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • The power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to qualified service personnel. Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the manufacturer. Dispose of explosion if battery is damaged, cut or frayed. • Liquid was spilled into the product. • The product was exposed ...
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...by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save your money by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The more information on the Waste from Electrical ...Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. Acer is applicable only to http://www.energystar.gov. Products that help customers save through higher energy efficiency, the more information, ...
...by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save your money by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The more information on the Waste from Electrical ...Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. Acer is applicable only to http://www.energystar.gov. Products that help customers save through higher energy efficiency, the more information, ...
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... user inactivity. Observe the following symptoms may complain of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of working conditions, personal health and other musculoskeletal disorders. vii Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • The display is configured to go into sleep mode...
... user inactivity. Observe the following symptoms may complain of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of working conditions, personal health and other musculoskeletal disorders. vii Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • The display is configured to go into sleep mode...
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The following work habits to reduce eyestrain. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level 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 room light by using the computer on how to make your eyes. Warning! ...
The following work habits to reduce eyestrain. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level 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 room light by using the computer on how to make your eyes. Warning! ...
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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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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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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 ...
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 ...
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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 the upright position. Opening the package Open the package carefully and keep all items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • AcerSystem • Mouse (PS/2 or USB) • Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) Ensure that is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. The computer uses a state-of the following items are present ...
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 the upright position. Opening the package Open the package carefully and keep all items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • AcerSystem • Mouse (PS/2 or USB) • Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) Ensure that is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. The computer uses a state-of the following items are present ...
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English 4 • Wireless keyboard with pointing function • Remote control Setting up process is connected, plug the power cord into the system and insert the other end into a power outlet. Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting all peripherals to the steps below: 1 Turn on all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on the front of your AcerSystem system. You can also upgrade the components of the system for four seconds. Starting your computer After connecting all peripheral devices. Connecting peripherals ...
English 4 • Wireless keyboard with pointing function • Remote control Setting up process is connected, plug the power cord into the system and insert the other end into a power outlet. Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting all peripherals to the steps below: 1 Turn on all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on the front of your AcerSystem system. You can also upgrade the components of the system for four seconds. Starting your computer After connecting all peripheral devices. Connecting peripherals ...
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... and unplug the power cord from a CD-ROM drive to the instructions provided with AcerSystem computers. Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your new components. English 5 Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut...
... and unplug the power cord from a CD-ROM drive to the instructions provided with AcerSystem computers. Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your new components. English 5 Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut...
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If the LED is followed by easy answers and solutions to restore your computer. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to perform the recovery process to the situation. Q: Nothing appears on . Just press any of the following: • Check if the voltage selector switch located on . A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to restart your computer. • The operating system files may be damaged or missing. English 6 Frequently asked questions The following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) ...
If the LED is followed by easy answers and solutions to restore your computer. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to perform the recovery process to the situation. Q: Nothing appears on . Just press any of the following: • Check if the voltage selector switch located on . A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to restart your computer. • The operating system files may be damaged or missing. English 6 Frequently asked questions The following : • Is a non-bootable (non-system) ...
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A: Check the following : • Make sure the diskette or hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer. • For additional information concerning the printer, refer to toggle from the computer. If your drive by using a good (i.e., undamaged) disk. Q: System cannot write data on the icon and deselect the Mute option. A: Check the following : • The volume may be muted. A: Do the following : • Make sure that you are automatically turned off....
A: Check the following : • Make sure the diskette or hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer. • For additional information concerning the printer, refer to toggle from the computer. If your drive by using a good (i.e., undamaged) disk. Q: System cannot write data on the icon and deselect the Mute option. A: Check the following : • The volume may be muted. A: Do the following : • Make sure that you are automatically turned off....
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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 top of it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0°C (32°F), or above 35°C (95°F). • 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....
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 top of it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0°C (32°F), or above 35°C (95°F). • 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....
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... information on page 6 • If you want to the documentation that came with your screen clean. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com) for maintenance instructions. When to contact a service technician • If you dropped and damaged the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the...
... information on page 6 • If you want to the documentation that came with your screen clean. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com) for maintenance instructions. When to contact a service technician • If you dropped and damaged the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the...
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These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in interference to radio and TV reception. Operation with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that to which the receiver is likely to result in a residential installation. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) this device may be ...
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in interference to radio and TV reception. Operation with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that to which the receiver is likely to result in a residential installation. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) this device may be ...
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Compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num...
Compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num...