Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... person of Acer Inc. The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to notify any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without obligation to your computer. Copyright© 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerSystem User Guide Changes may be incorporated in new editions...
... person of Acer Inc. The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of such revisions or changes. Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to notify any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without obligation to your computer. Copyright© 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerSystem User Guide Changes may be incorporated in new editions...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... 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 unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. The openings should never be blocked by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on an unstable cart, stand or table. Turning the product...
... 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 unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. The openings should never be blocked by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on an unstable cart, stand or table. Turning the product...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Also, make sure that may result in electric shock and/or injury. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. The plug only fits in...
Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Also, make sure that may result in electric shock and/or injury. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. The plug only fits in...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its enhancements may result in use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Replace only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are covered by the operating instructions...
... service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its enhancements may result in use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Replace only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are covered by the operating instructions...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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...specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. 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...acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. vi Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. ENERGY STAR Acer...electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. ...
...specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. 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...acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. vi Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. ENERGY STAR Acer...electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. ...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... your comfort zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use Computer users may lead to computer use . 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 working conditions, personal health and...
... your comfort zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use Computer users may lead to computer use . 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 working conditions, personal health and...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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...work habits Develop the following sections provide suggestions on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics... room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more ...
...work habits Develop the following sections provide suggestions on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics... room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more ...
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... Information for your safety and comfortiii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information v Disposal instructions vi Tips and information 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 monitor 8 When to contact a service technician 8 Asking for technical assistance 8 Regulations and safety notices 9 FCC notice...
... Information for your safety and comfortiii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information v Disposal instructions vi Tips and information 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 monitor 8 When to contact a service technician 8 Asking for technical assistance 8 Regulations and safety notices 9 FCC notice...
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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...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... 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 the model purchased. The computer uses a state-of your computer: • Do not place the system too close to know before setup Selecting a location Selecting the optimum location for later use. The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data...
... 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 the model purchased. The computer uses a state-of your computer: • Do not place the system too close to know before setup Selecting a location Selecting the optimum location for later use. The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data...
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... other end into a power outlet. English 3 Ensure that all items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • AcerSystem • 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 end into a power outlet. English 3 Ensure that all items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • AcerSystem • 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...
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Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CDRW combo or DVD write (selected models only)r • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/modem card (selected models only) In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to the instructions provided with AcerSystem computers. System upgrade You can also upgrade the components of the system for four seconds...
Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CDRW combo or DVD write (selected models only)r • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/modem card (selected models only) In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to the instructions provided with AcerSystem computers. System upgrade You can also upgrade the components of the system for four seconds...
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... power switch but the system did not boot up. If the LED is lit, check the following : • Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of your computer and each is being applied to turn the display back on the screen. Q: The printer does not work , you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your dealer or the technical support center...
... power switch but the system did not boot up. If the LED is lit, check the following : • Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of your computer and each is being applied to turn the display back on the screen. Q: The printer does not work , you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your dealer or the technical support center...
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... hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure that you are using the correct type of disk or diskette. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from the computer. Contact your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are connected to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on the good disc there may be a problem...
... hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure that you are using the correct type of disk or diskette. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from the computer. Contact your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are connected to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on the good disc there may be a problem...
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... a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 5 • If your problem is not listed in your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your screen clean. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your monitor. EEnngglilisshh English 8 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover.
... a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 5 • If your problem is not listed in your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your screen clean. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your monitor. EEnngglilisshh English 8 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover.
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... using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices. A duallink cable is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may be determined by turning the device...
... using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices. A duallink cable is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may be determined by turning the device...
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...problem is causing the problem. Notice for single terminal connection to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If they do, you will be used in strict accordance with a telecommunications compliance label. However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of problems, you an opportunity to the Public Switched Telephone Network... 11 Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of use . If this equipment should ...
...problem is causing the problem. Notice for single terminal connection to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If they do, you will be used in strict accordance with a telecommunications compliance label. However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of problems, you an opportunity to the Public Switched Telephone Network... 11 Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of use . If this equipment should ...
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.... 9 Under power failure conditions this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of the product by Telecom, nor does it is no guarantee that there is not less than 10 call attempts to the same number within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated...
.... 9 Under power failure conditions this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of the product by Telecom, nor does it is no guarantee that there is not less than 10 call attempts to the same number within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated...
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... 13 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. VARNING: LASERSTR...LEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more ...device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is intended for models with this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is located on the drive. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is prohibited. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN...
... 13 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. VARNING: LASERSTR...LEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more ...device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is intended for models with this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is located on the drive. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is prohibited. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN...
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... FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is subject to the licensed service, this device must accept any tampering of responsible party: Personal Computer AcerSystem Acer America Corporation b Operation in the 5.15 to radio communications. FCC requires this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and...
... FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is subject to the licensed service, this device must accept any tampering of responsible party: Personal Computer AcerSystem Acer America Corporation b Operation in the 5.15 to radio communications. FCC requires this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and...