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..., or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is used , the load should never be placed near water. • Do not place this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the ...devices. These openings must not exceed 80% of power indicated on the product. This product should be blocked or covered. The overall system load must not be operated from the wall outlet before cleaning Unplug this document for cleaning. Using electrical power • This product should never be blocked by plugging...
..., or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is used , the load should never be placed near water. • Do not place this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the ...devices. These openings must not exceed 80% of power indicated on the product. This product should be blocked or covered. The overall system load must not be operated from the wall outlet before cleaning Unplug this document for cleaning. Using electrical power • This product should never be blocked by plugging...
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... replace the power cord set . Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that may result in a grounded power outlet. Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to dangerous voltage points or other nearby electrical devices that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions...
... replace the power cord set . Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that may result in a grounded power outlet. Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to dangerous voltage points or other nearby electrical devices that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions...
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... the remote risk of climate change. Acer is ENERGY STAR? For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside...
... the remote risk of climate change. Acer is ENERGY STAR? For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside...
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...use , consult a physician immediately and inform your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are also at "sleep" mode...sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of physical injury. Finding your comfort zone Find your sitting height to relax your neck and shoulders. • Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your company's health and safety department. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in front of inactivity respectively. • Wake...
...use , consult a physician immediately and inform your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are also at "sleep" mode...sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of physical injury. Finding your comfort zone Find your sitting height to relax your neck and shoulders. • Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your company's health and safety department. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in front of inactivity respectively. • Wake...
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... 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 looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using drapes, shades or blinds. • Using a task light. • Changing the display...
... 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 looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using drapes, shades or blinds. • Using a task light. • Changing the display...
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... keyboard 7 USB interface 7 PS/2 interface 7 Connecting a monitor 7 Connecting the power cable 8 Turning on your computer 8 Turning off your computer 8 3 Upgrading your computer 9 Installation precautions 10 ESD precautions 10 Preinstallation instructions 10 Post-installation instructions 10 Opening your computer 11 To remove the computer cover 11 To replace the computer cover 11 Upgrading your computer 11 To remove a memory DIMM 12 To install a memory DIMM 13 To reconfigure your computer 13 Replacing the hard disk 13 Installing an expansion card...
... keyboard 7 USB interface 7 PS/2 interface 7 Connecting a monitor 7 Connecting the power cable 8 Turning on your computer 8 Turning off your computer 8 3 Upgrading your computer 9 Installation precautions 10 ESD precautions 10 Preinstallation instructions 10 Post-installation instructions 10 Opening your computer 11 To remove the computer cover 11 To replace the computer cover 11 Upgrading your computer 11 To remove a memory DIMM 12 To install a memory DIMM 13 To reconfigure your computer 13 Replacing the hard disk 13 Installing an expansion card...
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English 2 Front panel The front panel of your computer has the following: Icon Description Microphone-in jack (front) Headphone jack USB ports USB 3.0 USB 3.0 ports (selected models only) Recovery button Network / hard disk drive indicators Power button Rear panel The rear panel of your computer has the following: Icon Description PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port VGA port USB ports 1 System tour
English 2 Front panel The front panel of your computer has the following: Icon Description Microphone-in jack (front) Headphone jack USB ports USB 3.0 USB 3.0 ports (selected models only) Recovery button Network / hard disk drive indicators Power button Rear panel The rear panel of your computer has the following: Icon Description PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port VGA port USB ports 1 System tour
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A CD-ROM allows you to the edge. A DVD drive can be purchased from the center to play different types of your computer's optical drive: 1 Push the eject button on the front panel. 2 When the tray slides open, place the disc on the data surface. • When cleaning discs, use . • Hold discs by their cases when not in use a soft, dust-free cloth and wipe the disc in a straight...
A CD-ROM allows you to the edge. A DVD drive can be purchased from the center to play different types of your computer's optical drive: 1 Push the eject button on the front panel. 2 When the tray slides open, place the disc on the data surface. • When cleaning discs, use . • Hold discs by their cases when not in use a soft, dust-free cloth and wipe the disc in a straight...
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... type. If you need for working and moving. • To place your PC in a vertical position (for selected models) : • Rotate the plastic stabilizers on the side of your computer. • Ensure the plastic stabilizers are extended completely. Putting your keyboard beside your monitor will add tension to your neck muscles. English 6 2 Setting up your computer Arranging a comfortable work...
... type. If you need for working and moving. • To place your PC in a vertical position (for selected models) : • Rotate the plastic stabilizers on the side of your computer. • Ensure the plastic stabilizers are extended completely. Putting your keyboard beside your monitor will add tension to your neck muscles. English 6 2 Setting up your computer Arranging a comfortable work...
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Connecting your mouse and keyboard USB interface Plug your USB mouse or keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard (purple) port on the rear panel of your computer. located on PS/2 interface Plug the PS/2 keyboard cable into any of the USB ports the front and rear panels of your computer. Note: When a VGA card is easy. Note: Refer to the monitor manual for additional instructions and information. Do not rest your computer is added to the PCI Express slot, the...
Connecting your mouse and keyboard USB interface Plug your USB mouse or keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard (purple) port on the rear panel of your computer. located on PS/2 interface Plug the PS/2 keyboard cable into any of the USB ports the front and rear panels of your computer. Note: When a VGA card is easy. Note: Refer to the monitor manual for additional instructions and information. Do not rest your computer is added to the PCI Express slot, the...
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... and plugging in the power cable, you are using a power strip or an AVR (AutoVoltage Regulator), make sure that the power cable is plugged in and turned on and get to work. Set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your computer. Then plug the other end of the power cable into the power cable socket located on all peripherals connected to turn on your computer: 1 Turn on the rear panel...
... and plugging in the power cable, you are using a power strip or an AVR (AutoVoltage Regulator), make sure that the power cable is plugged in and turned on and get to work. Set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your computer. Then plug the other end of the power cable into the power cable socket located on all peripherals connected to turn on your computer: 1 Turn on the rear panel...
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...) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Then unplug all the peripherals connected to it before you start installing the components may cause serious damage. Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component: 1 See to it to a metal part of the computer before you install a computer component: 1 Do not remove a component from the power outlets. 2 Open your computer according...
...) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Then unplug all the peripherals connected to it before you start installing the components may cause serious damage. Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component: 1 See to it to a metal part of the computer before you install a computer component: 1 Do not remove a component from the power outlets. 2 Open your computer according...
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... the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. then gently push it in the vertical position, rotate the plastic stabilizers and lay your computer and unplug all peripherals connected to open your computer. However, for instructions. Read the "Preinstallation instructions" on page 10 when installing or removing a computer component. To remove the computer cover 1 Turn off your computer and all cables. 2 Place...
... the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. then gently push it in the vertical position, rotate the plastic stabilizers and lay your computer and unplug all peripherals connected to open your computer. However, for instructions. Read the "Preinstallation instructions" on page 10 when installing or removing a computer component. To remove the computer cover 1 Turn off your computer and all cables. 2 Place...
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... installation. Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of memory installed. English 13 To install a memory DIMM 1 Locate the memory DIMM socket on the mainboard. 2 Align the memory DIMM with drive rails. 5 Reattach all cables connected to the hard disk and pull the hard disk out. 3 Remove the drive rails that hold the hard disk to the disk frame and detach the hard disk. Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk...
... installation. Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of memory installed. English 13 To install a memory DIMM 1 Locate the memory DIMM socket on the mainboard. 2 Align the memory DIMM with drive rails. 5 Reattach all cables connected to the hard disk and pull the hard disk out. 3 Remove the drive rails that hold the hard disk to the disk frame and detach the hard disk. Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk...
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... or a qualified service technician for assistance. Note: If you removed earlier. 8 Replace the computer cover. Make sure that the card is properly seated. 7 Secure the card to your computer with the bracket lock you want to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your computer English Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their...
... or a qualified service technician for assistance. Note: If you removed earlier. 8 Replace the computer cover. Make sure that the card is properly seated. 7 Secure the card to your computer with the bracket lock you want to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your computer English Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their...
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... (nonsystem) disc in and turned on the rear panel of your computer and each is being applied to the system. Check the LED located above the power switch. I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. Try the following: • Check if the voltage selector switch located on . If pressing a key does not work, you are using a power strip, make sure it with a system disc and...
... (nonsystem) disc in and turned on the rear panel of your computer and each is being applied to the system. Check the LED located above the power switch. I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. Try the following: • Check if the voltage selector switch located on . If pressing a key does not work, you are using a power strip, make sure it with a system disc and...
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... unscratched. • Check your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the taskbar. Check the following : • Make sure the hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure you are using the correct type of your USB keyboard to the line-out jack of disc. You can not read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. Look for assistance. Check the...
... unscratched. • Check your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the taskbar. Check the following : • Make sure the hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure you are using the correct type of your USB keyboard to the line-out jack of disc. You can not read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. Look for assistance. Check the...
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... installed and used in a residential installation. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may cause harmful interference to this computer. In compliance 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...
... installed and used in a residential installation. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may cause harmful interference to this computer. In compliance 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...
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... In the event of problems, you will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make changes in advance to determine if it is causing the problem. Above all, it ...manual call attempts to the same number within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be notified in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. English 22 5 Regulations and safety notices Your telephone company may make or model...
... In the event of problems, you will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make changes in advance to determine if it is causing the problem. Above all, it ...manual call attempts to the same number within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be notified in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. English 22 5 Regulations and safety notices Your telephone company may make or model...
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... not be set up to make automatic calls to different numbers are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this equipment is located on the drive. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with wireless LAN and...
... not be set up to make automatic calls to different numbers are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this equipment is located on the drive. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with wireless LAN and...