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...built-in installation unless proper ventilation is used with this product from the type of power available, consult your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. These openings must not exceed 80% of the equipment plugged into this...internal components and to protect it could result in too many devices. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. If the product falls, it from overheating. Do not locate this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could be operated...
...built-in installation unless proper ventilation is used with this product from the type of power available, consult your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. These openings must not exceed 80% of the equipment plugged into this...internal components and to protect it could result in too many devices. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. If the product falls, it from overheating. Do not locate this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could be operated...
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... has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in electric shock and/or injury. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may interfere with a three-wire grounded plug. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Note...
... has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in electric shock and/or injury. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may interfere with a three-wire grounded plug. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Note...
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... remote risk of electric shock from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside...
... remote risk of electric shock from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside...
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... into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after 15 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save through higher energy efficiency, the more we can save more energy we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of climate change. Users are ENERGY STAR qualified use Computer users may appear...
... into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after 15 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save through higher energy efficiency, the more we can save more energy we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of climate change. Users are ENERGY STAR qualified use Computer users may appear...
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... tips for more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to computer use . Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone...lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on your leg muscles • take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse...
... tips for more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to computer use . Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone...lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on your leg muscles • take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse...
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... optical discs 4 2 Setting up your computer 5 Arranging a comfortable work area 6 Positioning your monitor 6 Positioning your keyboard 6 Positioning your mouse 6 Connecting peripherals 7 Connecting your mouse and 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...
... optical discs 4 2 Setting up your computer 5 Arranging a comfortable work area 6 Positioning your monitor 6 Positioning your keyboard 6 Positioning your mouse 6 Connecting peripherals 7 Connecting your mouse and 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...
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English 2 1 System tour Front panel The front panel of your computer has the following: Icon Description 5.25-inch drive bay(s) 3.5-inch drive bay(s) Microphone-in jack (front) Speaker-/line-out jack (front) USB ports OBR (One Button Recovery) button (For selected models only) Indicators Power button Rear panel The rear panel of your computer has the following: Icon Description Power supply Power cord socket Voltage selector switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel/printer port
English 2 1 System tour Front panel The front panel of your computer has the following: Icon Description 5.25-inch drive bay(s) 3.5-inch drive bay(s) Microphone-in jack (front) Speaker-/line-out jack (front) USB ports OBR (One Button Recovery) button (For selected models only) Indicators Power button Rear panel The rear panel of your computer has the following: Icon Description Power supply Power cord socket Voltage selector switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel/printer port
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... Description External display port USB ports Network port Audio jacks Expansion slots Chassis lock DVI port (for selected models only) The table below indicates the functions of your This drive is located at the front of the audio jacks on the rear panel: Color/use Blue Green Pink Orange Black Gray Headphone 1.1 CH Line-in Line-in Headphone Line-out Mic-in 3.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Center...
... Description External display port USB ports Network port Audio jacks Expansion slots Chassis lock DVI port (for selected models only) The table below indicates the functions of your This drive is located at the front of the audio jacks on the rear panel: Color/use Blue Green Pink Orange Black Gray Headphone 1.1 CH Line-in Line-in Headphone Line-out Mic-in 3.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Center...
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... types of fingerprints, dirt and scratches. To insert an optical disc into your optical drive periodically. CDRW, DVD-Dual and DVD-Super multi drives can read CDs, CD-I discs, video-CDs and digital video discs (DVD). Caution: Optical discs are fragile and should be purchased from the center to the cleaning kit instructions. A DVD drive can record (burn) recordadable and rewritable discs. Taking care of your optical discs Optical discs must be kept free of compact discs...
... types of fingerprints, dirt and scratches. To insert an optical disc into your optical drive periodically. CDRW, DVD-Dual and DVD-Super multi drives can read CDs, CD-I discs, video-CDs and digital video discs (DVD). Caution: Optical discs are fragile and should be purchased from the center to the cleaning kit instructions. A DVD drive can record (burn) recordadable and rewritable discs. Taking care of your optical discs Optical discs must be kept free of compact discs...
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... mouse should be placed on the side of the screen is a very important factor for selected models) : • Rotate the plastic stabilizers on the same surface as you type which could add tension to the floor as your keyboard so that the top of your head while you type. Positioning your keyboard The location of your monitor. Adjust the keyboard height...
... mouse should be placed on the side of the screen is a very important factor for selected models) : • Rotate the plastic stabilizers on the same surface as you type which could add tension to the floor as your keyboard so that the top of your head while you type. Positioning your keyboard The location of your monitor. Adjust the keyboard height...
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... part, you stretch or lean over. • Use your computer is added to the PCI Express slot, the monitor should be connected to the add-on the table when moving the mouse. located PS/2 interface Plug the PS/2 keyboard cable into the PS/2 mouse (green) port on the rear panel of your computer . Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into any of the USB ports on the rear panel of your reference only. Connecting peripherals Setting...
... part, you stretch or lean over. • Use your computer is added to the PCI Express slot, the monitor should be connected to the add-on the table when moving the mouse. located PS/2 interface Plug the PS/2 keyboard cable into the PS/2 mouse (green) port on the rear panel of your computer . Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into any of the USB ports on the rear panel of your reference only. Connecting peripherals Setting...
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... they don't match, change your computer's voltage setting according to your area. Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on all peripherals connected to work. Important: Make sure that the power cable is plugged in and turned on and get to your computer, such as the monitor, printer, speakers, etc. 2 On the front panel of your computer, press the power button. Set the voltage selector switch to the voltage...
... they don't match, change your computer's voltage setting according to your area. Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on all peripherals connected to work. Important: Make sure that the power cable is plugged in and turned on and get to your computer, such as the monitor, printer, speakers, etc. 2 On the front panel of your computer, press the power button. Set the voltage selector switch to the voltage...
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... access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors. 5 See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you wish to install. Post-installation instructions Observe the following before you install any component: 1 Turn off your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following after installing a computer component: 1 See to it to a metal part of the computer before opening it. Not turning...
... access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors. 5 See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you wish to install. Post-installation instructions Observe the following before you install any component: 1 Turn off your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following after installing a computer component: 1 See to it to a metal part of the computer before opening it. Not turning...
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... of the cover with the screws. If you removed earlier. 3 Replace the side panels. 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on a flat, steady surface. Read the "Preinstallation instructions" on page 10 when installing or removing a computer component. You need to open your computer and all cables. 2 Place your computer on your computer are upgradeable, such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. Opening your computer...
... of the cover with the screws. If you removed earlier. 3 Replace the side panels. 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on a flat, steady surface. Read the "Preinstallation instructions" on page 10 when installing or removing a computer component. You need to open your computer and all cables. 2 Place your computer on your computer are upgradeable, such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. Opening your computer...
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.... Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk into the frame and secure it again. Press the memory DIMM into the socket, turn the memory DIMM around and try to insert it with the socket (a). Note: The memory DIMM sockets are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory and make...
.... Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk into the frame and secure it again. Press the memory DIMM into the socket, turn the memory DIMM around and try to insert it with the socket (a). Note: The memory DIMM sockets are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory and make...
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... the newly installed devices. Note: If you want to the computer. Save the lock. 4 Pull out the bracket on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to your computer 6 Reinstall the metal bracket frame to the housing. 7 Replace the computer cover. When you turn on the housing opposite the selected empty slot. 5 Remove the expansion card from its...
... the newly installed devices. Note: If you want to the computer. Save the lock. 4 Pull out the bracket on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to your computer 6 Reinstall the metal bracket frame to the housing. 7 Replace the computer cover. When you turn on the housing opposite the selected empty slot. 5 Remove the expansion card from its...
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... dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on . Check the LED located above the power switch. If the LED is plugged in a drive? If restarting your computer does not work, contact your computer. Check the following : • Is a nonbootable (nonsystem) disc in and turned on the taskbar. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to the system. If pressing a key does not work . The...
... dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on . Check the LED located above the power switch. If the LED is plugged in a drive? If restarting your computer does not work, contact your computer. Check the following : • Is a nonbootable (nonsystem) disc in and turned on the taskbar. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to the system. If pressing a key does not work . The...
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... using a good (undamaged) disk. If your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned off. Check the following : • Make sure the hard disk is clean and unscratched. • Check your dealer or technical support center for assistance. English 17 press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected...
... using a good (undamaged) disk. If your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned off. Check the following : • Make sure the hard disk is clean and unscratched. • Check your dealer or technical support center for assistance. English 17 press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected...
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...make or model, nor does it imply that the item complies with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be set to its network. Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for Australia For safety reasons, only connect headsets with the equipment, discontinue use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed...which it provide any single manual call attempts to the same number within the following limits for compliance with minimum conditions for connection to operate within any 30 minute period for any sort of correct operation at the higher speeds for compliance with Telecom's ...
...make or model, nor does it imply that the item complies with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be set to its network. Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for Australia For safety reasons, only connect headsets with the equipment, discontinue use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed...which it provide any single manual call attempts to the same number within the following limits for compliance with minimum conditions for connection to operate within any 30 minute period for any sort of correct operation at the higher speeds for compliance with Telecom's ...
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... not dependent on local power, is connected to the same line as black or red dots. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. There is no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown...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 different numbers are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used...
... not dependent on local power, is connected to the same line as black or red dots. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. There is no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown...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 different numbers are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used...
