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... the benefits of being an Acer customer. Then share them on Facebook, YouTube or Windows Live. Find and organize the answers you need using Bing™, so you can make faster, more informed decisions. Photo editing -- Easily edit and print your ideas, solve problems and simplify everyday projects with Windows Live Photo Gallery. Productivity Software Work Great with Bing --
... the benefits of being an Acer customer. Then share them on Facebook, YouTube or Windows Live. Find and organize the answers you need using Bing™, so you can make faster, more informed decisions. Photo editing -- Easily edit and print your ideas, solve problems and simplify everyday projects with Windows Live Photo Gallery. Productivity Software Work Great with Bing --
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... 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 wall outlet before cleaning Unplug this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need...
... 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 wall outlet before cleaning Unplug this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need...
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... extension cord is used , the load should be operated from lithium battery pack. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to replace the power cord set . Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by other nearby electrical devices that the total...
... extension cord is used , the load should be operated from lithium battery pack. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to replace the power cord set . Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by other nearby electrical devices that the total...
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... restore the product to the manufacturer's instructions. Additional safety information Your device and its enhancements may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in performance, indicating a need for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. CAUTION: Danger of small children. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may contain small parts...
... restore the product to the manufacturer's instructions. Additional safety information Your device and its enhancements may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in performance, indicating a need for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. CAUTION: Danger of small children. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may contain small parts...
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... For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. Note: The statement above is committed to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR sticker. Acer is ENERGY STAR? Environmental Protection Agency. vi Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and...
... For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. Note: The statement above is committed to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR sticker. Acer is ENERGY STAR? Environmental Protection Agency. vi Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and...
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... for comfortable use . Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in front of a computer. Users are registered U.S. The following tips: • Refrain from sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and... computer use . vii Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • The display is configured to go into sleep mode after less than 30 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the computer...
... for comfortable use . Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working in front of a computer. Users are registered U.S. The following tips: • Refrain from sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and... computer use . vii Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • The display is configured to go into sleep mode after less than 30 minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the computer...
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... at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and 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 the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to make your...
... at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and 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 the middle of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to make your...
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... v Disposal instructions vi Tips and information for comfortable use vii System tour 1 Environment 2 Setting up your computer 3 Necessary to know before setup 3 Selecting a location 3 Opening the package 3 Connecting peripherals 4 Starting your computer 4 Shutting down your computer 4 System upgrade 5 Opening the computer 5 Setting up new components 5 Frequently asked questions 6 Taking care of your computer 8 Important tips 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 To clean your computer and keyboard...
... v Disposal instructions vi Tips and information for comfortable use vii System tour 1 Environment 2 Setting up your computer 3 Necessary to know before setup 3 Selecting a location 3 Opening the package 3 Connecting peripherals 4 Starting your computer 4 Shutting down your computer 4 System upgrade 5 Opening the computer 5 Setting up new components 5 Frequently asked questions 6 Taking care of your computer 8 Important tips 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 To clean your computer and keyboard...
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...) Optical drive (selected models only) Speaker or headphone jack Media card reader (selected models only) USB port IEEE 1394/FireWire jack (selected models only) Copy button (selected models only) Media navigation interface (selected models only) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector SPDIF 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...
...) Optical drive (selected models only) Speaker or headphone jack Media card reader (selected models only) USB port IEEE 1394/FireWire jack (selected models only) Copy button (selected models only) Media navigation interface (selected models only) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector SPDIF 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...
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... models only) Description Network / hard disk drive indicators Kensington lock slot DC-in Center/ woofer Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% The exact configuration of the audio jacks on the model purchased. English 2 System tour Icon Description Recovery button Icon USB 3.0 USB 3.0 ports...
... models only) Description Network / hard disk drive indicators Kensington lock slot DC-in Center/ woofer Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% The exact configuration of the audio jacks on the model purchased. English 2 System tour Icon Description Recovery button Icon USB 3.0 USB 3.0 ports...
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... close to know before setup Selecting a location Selecting the optimum location for later use the foot stand when placing your computer The AcerSystem is excessively dusty or damp. The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. Ensure that is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. English 3 Setting up your PC...
... close to know before setup Selecting a location Selecting the optimum location for later use the foot stand when placing your computer The AcerSystem is excessively dusty or damp. The system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card. Ensure that is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. English 3 Setting up your PC...
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... • Remote control for four seconds. English 4 Setting up process is connected, plug the power cord into the system and insert the other end into a power outlet. Once the start your computer From the "Start" menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK. In the event of the system for Microsoft® Windows Media Center Edition Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by selected models • User's Guide and...
... • Remote control for four seconds. English 4 Setting up process is connected, plug the power cord into the system and insert the other end into a power outlet. Once the start your computer From the "Start" menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK. In the event of the system for Microsoft® Windows Media Center Edition Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by selected models • User's Guide and...
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... choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your AcerSystem system. Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off . In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CDRW combo or DVD writer (selected models only) • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/ modem card (selected models only...
... choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your AcerSystem system. Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off . In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CDRW combo or DVD writer (selected models only) • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/ modem card (selected models only...
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..., remove or replace it is plugged in the floppy drive? If pressing a key does not work , contact your system to save power. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to its original default factory settings. If the LED is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) diskette in and turned on the screen. A: Check the LED located above the power switch.
..., remove or replace it is plugged in the floppy drive? If pressing a key does not work , contact your system to save power. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to its original default factory settings. If the LED is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) diskette in and turned on the screen. A: Check the LED located above the power switch.
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... corresponding port on the icon and deselect the Mute option. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your drive by using the correct type of your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. Q: System cannot write data on . • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are using a good (i.e., undamaged) disk...
... corresponding port on the icon and deselect the Mute option. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your drive by using the correct type of your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. Q: System cannot write data on . • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are using a good (i.e., undamaged) disk...
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... your monitor Make sure that you want to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components Asking for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 6 • If you keep your screen clean. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com) for technical assistance For technical assistance...
... your monitor Make sure that you want to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components Asking for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 6 • If you keep your screen clean. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com) for technical assistance For technical assistance...
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... to operate this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in interference to radio communications. This device generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the device off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. A dual-link cable is no...
... to operate this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in interference to radio communications. This device generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the device off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. A dual-link cable is no...
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..., only connect headsets with Part 68 of problems, you in advance to your service temporarily. Notice for single terminal connection to the telephone network, the telephone company may make changes in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give you an opportunity to file a complaint with the equipment, discontinue use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or...
..., only connect headsets with Part 68 of problems, you in advance to your service temporarily. Notice for single terminal connection to the telephone network, the telephone company may make changes in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give you an opportunity to file a complaint with the equipment, discontinue use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or...
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... of Telepermitted equipment of a different make automatic calls to the same number within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make or model, nor does it imply that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as...
... of Telepermitted equipment of a different make automatic calls to the same number within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make or model, nor does it imply that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as...
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... or DVD drive used in the country of use . Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I. For further information, please contact local office in strict accordance with this device is intended to be used with the regulations and constraints in the country of the device. This device may cause undesired operation of use . Low-power...
... or DVD drive used in the country of use . Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I. For further information, please contact local office in strict accordance with this device is intended to be used with the regulations and constraints in the country of the device. This device may cause undesired operation of use . Low-power...