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...or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies. Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer and the Acer Logo are used herein for a particular purpose. No part of this publication may be made periodically to the information ... date, and place of purchase information in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Copyright © 2004 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerPower F2 User's Guide Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means,...
...or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies. Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer and the Acer Logo are used herein for a particular purpose. No part of this publication may be made periodically to the information ... date, and place of purchase information in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Copyright © 2004 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerPower F2 User's Guide Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means,...
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Contents Macrovision® copyright protection notice iv System Tour 1 Front panel 1 Rear panel 2 System Features 3 Performance 3 Multimedia 3 Connectivity 3 System peripherals 4 Mouse(PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) 4 Keyboard(PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) 4 Speakers 5 System upgrade 5 Open the computer 6 Set up new components 6 Setting up your computer 7 Necessary to know before Setup 7 Select location 7 Open package 7 Connecting the peripherals 8 Starting your computer 9 Shutting down your computer 9 Troubleshooting 11 Taking Care of ...
Contents Macrovision® copyright protection notice iv System Tour 1 Front panel 1 Rear panel 2 System Features 3 Performance 3 Multimedia 3 Connectivity 3 System peripherals 4 Mouse(PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) 4 Keyboard(PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) 4 Speakers 5 System upgrade 5 Open the computer 6 Set up new components 6 Setting up your computer 7 Necessary to know before Setup 7 Select location 7 Open package 7 Connecting the peripherals 8 Starting your computer 9 Shutting down your computer 9 Troubleshooting 11 Taking Care of ...
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patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other rights owners. Apparatus Claims of certain U.S. Remark: All the drawings in the Guide are diagrams. About components's quantity and style, substances shall take precedence. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only. TBR 21 19 Notice for ...
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other rights owners. Apparatus Claims of certain U.S. Remark: All the drawings in the Guide are diagrams. About components's quantity and style, substances shall take precedence. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only. TBR 21 19 Notice for ...
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Description 2 Floppy Drive 4 USB Ports 6 Speaker or Headphone Jack Description 1 Optical Drive 3 Power button 5 Microphone Jack No. English 1 System Tour Your computer's front panel consists of the following: Front panel No.
Description 2 Floppy Drive 4 USB Ports 6 Speaker or Headphone Jack Description 1 Optical Drive 3 Power button 5 Microphone Jack No. English 1 System Tour Your computer's front panel consists of the following: Front panel No.
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Description 1 Power cord socket 3 Fan Aperture 5 PS/2 Mouse Connector 7 Printer Connector 9 USB Connectors 11 Microphone Jack 13 Line-in Jack No. Description 2 Voltage selector switch 4 PS/2 Keyboard Port 6 Serial Connector 8 Monitor Connector 10 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 12 Line-out Jack 14 Extension Card Slots English 2 Rear panel 1 2 4 6 8 9 11 12 14 System Tour 3 5 7 10 13 No.
Description 1 Power cord socket 3 Fan Aperture 5 PS/2 Mouse Connector 7 Printer Connector 9 USB Connectors 11 Microphone Jack 13 Line-in Jack No. Description 2 Voltage selector switch 4 PS/2 Keyboard Port 6 Serial Connector 8 Monitor Connector 10 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 12 Line-out Jack 14 Extension Card Slots English 2 Rear panel 1 2 4 6 8 9 11 12 14 System Tour 3 5 7 10 13 No.
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... Your computer features: Performance • Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron® CPU • System Memory DDR 266/333/400, 2 DIMM Slots, expandable to 2GB • Power management function • 3.5 inch floppy drive • CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW (52X/24X), DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD writer • High-capacity...
... Your computer features: Performance • Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron® CPU • System Memory DDR 266/333/400, 2 DIMM Slots, expandable to 2GB • Power management function • 3.5 inch floppy drive • CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW (52X/24X), DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD writer • High-capacity...
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English 4 System Tour System peripherals The AcerPower F2 computer consists the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, a keyboard and a set of the system. Connect the mouse to the PS/2 keyboard port or USB port on the back panel of speakers (optional). Mouse(PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) The included mouse is a standard two-button wheel mouse. Keyboard(PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) Connect the keyboard to the PS/2 mouse port or USB port on the back panel of basic system peripherals. This section provides a brief description of the system.
English 4 System Tour System peripherals The AcerPower F2 computer consists the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, a keyboard and a set of the system. Connect the mouse to the PS/2 keyboard port or USB port on the back panel of speakers (optional). Mouse(PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) The included mouse is a standard two-button wheel mouse. Keyboard(PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) Connect the keyboard to the PS/2 mouse port or USB port on the back panel of basic system peripherals. This section provides a brief description of the system.
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System upgrade You can also upgrade the components of the system. English 5 Speakers For systems bundled with speakers, before powering on the system, connect the speaker cable to the included operating instructions. For more detailed information about the speakers, please refer to the audio out (external speaker) port on the actual product. You can expand your AcerPower F2 system. Note: speakers are optional and the appearance might be different depending on the back panel of your AcerPower F2 system quickly and easily by adding components.
System upgrade You can also upgrade the components of the system. English 5 Speakers For systems bundled with speakers, before powering on the system, connect the speaker cable to the included operating instructions. For more detailed information about the speakers, please refer to the audio out (external speaker) port on the actual product. You can expand your AcerPower F2 system. Note: speakers are optional and the appearance might be different depending on the back panel of your AcerPower F2 system quickly and easily by adding components.
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... proper setup and installation, please consult the instructions provided with AcerPower F2 computers. 6 System Tour English Open 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,...PCI fax/modem card Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your new components. Set up new components You can only use components compatible with your AcerPower F2 system. Expand high-level memory - Upgrade from the outlet. •...
... proper setup and installation, please consult the instructions provided with AcerPower F2 computers. 6 System Tour English Open 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,...PCI fax/modem card Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your new components. Set up new components You can only use components compatible with your AcerPower F2 system. Expand high-level memory - Upgrade from the outlet. •...
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... microphone ports and stereo line-out jacks(one at front and one at rear panel) and a stereo line-in any location that is a versatile, high-power system, supporting Intel® Socket 478 CPUs. Open package Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for your computer AcerPower...: • Select a location • Open package Select location Selecting the optimum location for later use. Your AcerPower F2 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. The computer ...
... microphone ports and stereo line-out jacks(one at front and one at rear panel) and a stereo line-in any location that is a versatile, high-power system, supporting Intel® Socket 478 CPUs. Open package Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for your computer AcerPower...: • Select a location • Open package Select location Selecting the optimum location for later use. Your AcerPower F2 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. The computer ...
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... into the system and insert the other end into a power outlet. If any of the following items are present and in good condition. English 8 Setting up your dealer immediately. • AcerPower F2 Series • PS/2 or USB keyboard (manufacturing option) • PS/2 or USB mouse (manufacturing option) • Spearkers (for selected models...
... into the system and insert the other end into a power outlet. If any of the following items are present and in good condition. English 8 Setting up your dealer immediately. • AcerPower F2 Series • PS/2 or USB keyboard (manufacturing option) • PS/2 or USB mouse (manufacturing option) • Spearkers (for selected models...
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Shutting down , turn off all peripheral equipment, such as monitor, printer, fax, speakers etc. 2 Turn on the front of a system crash, press and hold the power button on the system. After the system has shut down your computer From the "Start" Menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK. In the event of the system for four seconds. Once the start your computer according to use the computer. English 9 Starting your computer After connecting all the peripheral equipment, start -up process is complete, you can begin to the below steps: 1 Power on all peripheral devices.
Shutting down , turn off all peripheral equipment, such as monitor, printer, fax, speakers etc. 2 Turn on the front of a system crash, press and hold the power button on the system. After the system has shut down your computer From the "Start" Menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK. In the event of the system for four seconds. Once the start your computer according to use the computer. English 9 Starting your computer After connecting all the peripheral equipment, start -up process is complete, you can begin to the below steps: 1 Power on all peripheral devices.
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...AVR, make sure that may arise during the use of the computer is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you properly plugged the power cable into an electrical outlet. • If you are possible situations that it with a system diskette and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to... turn the display back on. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to the system. If restarting your computer does not work , your dealer or the technical support center for assistance...
...AVR, make sure that may arise during the use of the computer is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you properly plugged the power cable into an electrical outlet. • If you are possible situations that it with a system diskette and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to... turn the display back on. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to the system. If restarting your computer does not work , your dealer or the technical support center for assistance...
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...-out, click on it is turned on your USB keyboard to toggle the mute function. • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are connected to a power outlet and that you will lose any data on the icon and deselect the Mute option. A: Check the following : • Make sure that it . Make...
...-out, click on it is turned on your USB keyboard to toggle the mute function. • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are connected to a power outlet and that you will lose any data on the icon and deselect the Mute option. A: Check the following : • Make sure that it . Make...
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If not, format it . Caution: If you reformat a diskette, you are using the correct type of diskette. Check if the diskette is formatted correctly. English 13 • Make sure that you will lose any data on it again.
If not, format it . Caution: If you reformat a diskette, you are using the correct type of diskette. Check if the diskette is formatted correctly. English 13 • Make sure that you will lose any data on it again.
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...of resolution and color. Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer and keyboard 1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2 Use a soft cloth moistened with your computer Please read the important instructions listed in this section. Important tips • Do not ...expose the computer to dust and dirt. • Never place the system on uneven surfaces. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the...
...of resolution and color. Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer and keyboard 1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2 Use a soft cloth moistened with your computer Please read the important instructions listed in this section. Important tips • Do not ...expose the computer to dust and dirt. • Never place the system on uneven surfaces. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the...
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... ball) 1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with your screen clean. You may also access the Acer Web site (www.acersupport.com) for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your area. For cleaning instructions, refer to contact the service centers available in...
... ball) 1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with your screen clean. You may also access the Acer Web site (www.acersupport.com) for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your area. For cleaning instructions, refer to contact the service centers available in...
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... a circuit different from that interference will not occur in interference to radio and TV reception. English 17 Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Engery Partner, Acer Inc., has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient...
... a circuit different from that interference will not occur in interference to radio and TV reception. English 17 Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Engery Partner, Acer Inc., has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient...
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...: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this information to determine if it is causing the problem. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that may discontinue your dealer or vendor. If the problem is in advance. Upon request, you must provide this device must accept any interference...
...: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this information to determine if it is causing the problem. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that may discontinue your dealer or vendor. If the problem is in advance. Upon request, you must provide this device must accept any interference...