Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Acer°¶s liability with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any limitation of liability set out in the applicable product warranty. This booklet has been reviewed for a particular purpose. Copyright© 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerSystem User Guide Changes may be...
... include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Acer°¶s liability with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any limitation of liability set out in the applicable product warranty. This booklet has been reviewed for a particular purpose. Copyright© 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerSystem User Guide Changes may be...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... 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. This product should never be blocked or covered. Keep 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...
... 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. This product should never be blocked or covered. Keep 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...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. The plug only fits in too many devices. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. The grounding pin is properly...
... or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. The plug only fits in too many devices. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. The grounding pin is properly...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need for purchase options. Refer all telephone lines from lightning, do not use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 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...
... yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need for purchase options. Refer all telephone lines from lightning, do not use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 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...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. The more energy we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle...
... electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment. The more energy we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... risk of working conditions, personal health and other musculoskeletal disorders. 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 front of the monitor, using a footrest...
... risk of working conditions, personal health and other musculoskeletal disorders. 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 front of the monitor, using a footrest...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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...; Give your eyes regular breaks by 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 a piece of cardboard extended from drying out. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more relaxing and productive: •...
...; Give your eyes regular breaks by 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 a piece of cardboard extended from drying out. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more relaxing and productive: •...
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... 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 contact a service technician 8 Asking for comfortable use vii System tour 1 Setting up your computer 2 Necessary to know before setup 2 Selecting a location 2 Opening the package 2 Connecting peripherals 3 Starting your computer 3 Shutting down your safety and comfortiii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information...
... 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 contact a service technician 8 Asking for comfortable use vii System tour 1 Setting up your computer 2 Necessary to know before setup 2 Selecting a location 2 Opening the package 2 Connecting peripherals 3 Starting your computer 3 Shutting down your safety and comfortiii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information...
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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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... the system support varied multimedia and software applications. The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. Setting up your computer English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. 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...
... the system support varied multimedia and software applications. The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. Setting up your computer English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. 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...
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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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... or DVD write (selected models only)r • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/modem card (selected models only) System upgrade You can only use components compatible with your new components. After the system has shut down, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from a CD-ROM drive to high-capacity HDD • Expand high-level memory • Upgrade from the outlet. • Remove the...
... or DVD write (selected models only)r • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/modem card (selected models only) System upgrade You can only use components compatible with your new components. After the system has shut down, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from a CD-ROM drive to high-capacity HDD • Expand high-level memory • Upgrade from the outlet. • Remove the...
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... turn the display back on the screen. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you created during the use of the computer 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 factory settings. If restarting your computer does not work, contact your computer. Do any key...
... turn the display back on the screen. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you created during the use of the computer 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 factory settings. If restarting your computer does not work, contact your computer. Do any key...
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You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your drive cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. If your USB keyboard to toggle from the computer. 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 the printer. • For additional information concerning the printer...
You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your drive cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. If your USB keyboard to toggle from the computer. 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 the printer. • For additional information concerning the printer...
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... back and replace the cover. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your area. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your mouse for maintenance instructions. 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...
... back and replace the cover. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your area. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your mouse for maintenance instructions. 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...
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...frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. This device generates, uses, and can be attached to this computer. A duallink cable is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this equipment. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by... notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found 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 instructions, may be determined by turning the device off and on a ...
...frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. This device generates, uses, and can be attached to this computer. A duallink cable is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this equipment. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by... notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found 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 instructions, may be determined by turning the device off and on a ...
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... connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label. Usage allowed in strict accordance with the equipment, discontinue use . TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - If they do, you an opportunity to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). If the problem is causing the problem. Notice for single terminal connection to maintain uninterrupted telephone service...
... connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label. Usage allowed in strict accordance with the equipment, discontinue use . TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - If they do, you an opportunity to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). If the problem is causing the problem. Notice for single terminal connection to maintain uninterrupted telephone service...
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... for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to operate within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and b The equipment shall go on-hook for connection to its network. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for the effective hand-over...
... for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to operate within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and b The equipment shall go on-hook for connection to its network. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher speeds for the effective hand-over...
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... NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I STRÅLEN. and 6,516,132."...OPEN. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is a laser product. English English 13 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is prohibited. LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE. Reverse engineering or disassembly is located on the drive...
... NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I STRÅLEN. and 6,516,132."...OPEN. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is a laser product. English English 13 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is prohibited. LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE. Reverse engineering or disassembly is located on the drive...
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... this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of responsible party: Personal Computer AcerSystem Acer America Corporation c Operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device must accept any tampering of the FCC Rules. 15 English English The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is subject to licensing...
... this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of responsible party: Personal Computer AcerSystem Acer America Corporation c Operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device must accept any tampering of the FCC Rules. 15 English English The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is subject to licensing...