Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... of liability set out in the applicable product warranty. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Acer Incorporated makes no responsibility for any inadvertent errors or misprints. For your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. This booklet has been reviewed for accuracy. Although Acer makes all reasonable...
... of liability set out in the applicable product warranty. Other companies' product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Acer Incorporated makes no responsibility for any inadvertent errors or misprints. For your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. This booklet has been reviewed for accuracy. Although Acer makes all reasonable...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... before removing the power supply unit from the wall outlet before connecting the power cord to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator 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 prevent battery...
... before removing the power supply unit from the wall outlet before connecting the power cord to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator 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 prevent battery...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from the type of power indicated on the marking label. Using electrical power • This product should not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. Using a power outlet that may result in a grounded power outlet. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by plugging in too many...
... or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from the type of power indicated on the marking label. Using electrical power • This product should not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. Using a power outlet that may result in a grounded power outlet. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by plugging in too many...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... connect the telephone line to the manufacturer's instructions. Refer all telephone lines from lightning, do not use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of used batteries according to this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may contain small parts. Consult your reseller for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type...
... connect the telephone line to the manufacturer's instructions. Refer all telephone lines from lightning, do not use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of used batteries according to this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may contain small parts. Consult your reseller for service • the product does not operate normally after following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type...
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. What is proud to local, state or federal laws. Acer is committed to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas...Agency. vi Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR ...
...electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. What is proud to local, state or federal laws. Acer is committed to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas...Agency. vi Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR ...
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...use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after long hours 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... zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use . Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in one fixed ...
...use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after long hours 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... zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use . Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in one fixed ...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... on how to keep your eyes from drying out. The following work habits Develop the following sections provide suggestions on a distant point. • Blink frequently to reduce eyestrain. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and...
... on how to keep your eyes from drying out. The following work habits Develop the following sections provide suggestions on a distant point. • Blink frequently to reduce eyestrain. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and...
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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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... 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 only) USB port RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-in jack HDMI port...
... 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 only) USB port RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-in jack HDMI port...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. 2 Setting up your computer The AcerSystem is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. The computer uses a state-of your PC depends on . • Avoid placing the system in any location that is compatible with Microsoft® Windows® or Linux-based operating systems. Necessary to know before setup...
... optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. 2 Setting up your computer The AcerSystem is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. The computer uses a state-of your PC depends on . • Avoid placing the system in any location that is compatible with Microsoft® Windows® or Linux-based operating systems. Necessary to know before setup...
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... the "Start" menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK. Shutting down 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 user documentation and third-party software. If...
... the "Start" menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK. Shutting down 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 user documentation and third-party software. If...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... power button on the chassis. • Slide the panel off all peripheral devices. You can only use components compatible with your AcerSystem system. In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer 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) Probable upgrades are: • Upgrade to high-capacity HDD...
... power button on the chassis. • Slide the panel off all peripheral devices. You can only use components compatible with your AcerSystem system. In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer 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) Probable upgrades are: • Upgrade to high-capacity HDD...
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... diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you can restart your computer. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to its original default factory settings. Do any key to restart your computer. Just press any of the following: • Check if the voltage selector switch located on . If restarting your computer does not work , you may have to perform the recovery process to restore...
... diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you can restart your computer. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to its original default factory settings. Do any key to restart your computer. Just press any of the following: • Check if the voltage selector switch located on . If restarting your computer does not work , you may have to perform the recovery process to restore...
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You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from the computer. If your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the taskbar. Look for assistance. 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. •...
You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from the computer. If your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the taskbar. Look for assistance. 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. •...
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... an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your local dealer or distributor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for information on page 5 • If you keep your screen clean. 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.
... an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your local dealer or distributor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for information on page 5 • If you keep your screen clean. 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.
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... a particular installation. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices. However, there is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Class B limits may cause harmful interference to radio communications. English English 9 Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found...
... a particular installation. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices. However, there is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Class B limits may cause harmful interference to radio communications. English English 9 Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should contact your dealer or vendor. English English 11 Your telephone company may make changes in the countries of European Union, as well as of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. In the event of problems, you an opportunity...
... maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should contact your dealer or vendor. English English 11 Your telephone company may make changes in the countries of European Union, as well as of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. In the event of problems, you an opportunity...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... not less than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call to another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate. Above all, it is available for compliance with ... of a different make automatic calls to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of correct operation at the higher speeds for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make or model, nor does it provide any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment...
... not less than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call to another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate. Above all, it is available for compliance with ... of a different make automatic calls to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of correct operation at the higher speeds for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make or model, nor does it provide any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment...
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...ÅLEN ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING 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 ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. patents and other... that is prohibited. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is intended for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. Use of this computer is for home and...
...ÅLEN ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING 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 ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. patents and other... that is prohibited. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is intended for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. Use of this computer is for home and...
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...bands. This device must accept any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. b Operation in such a manner that the potential for this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of responsible party: Personal Computer AcerSystem Acer America Corporation Canada... safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is intended to be used in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device. 3 An improper installation or unauthorized use due to its operation in the 5.15 to ...
...bands. This device must accept any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. b Operation in such a manner that the potential for this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of responsible party: Personal Computer AcerSystem Acer America Corporation Canada... safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is intended to be used in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device. 3 An improper installation or unauthorized use due to its operation in the 5.15 to ...