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... be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for future reference. Using electrical power • This product should never be blocked or covered. Turning the product off before cleaning. If you are used with this document for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the equipment plugged into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to protect...
... be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for future reference. Using electrical power • This product should never be blocked or covered. Turning the product off before cleaning. If you are used with this document for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the equipment plugged into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to protect...
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..., as opening or removing covers may result in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . Replace only with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in electric shock and/or injury. Warning! Using a power outlet that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions. CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to dangerous voltage points or other controls may expose you need for details. Refer all servicing to...
..., as opening or removing covers may result in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . Replace only with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in electric shock and/or injury. Warning! Using a power outlet that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions. CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to dangerous voltage points or other controls may expose you need for details. Refer all servicing to...
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... an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. For more information on the Waste from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to local, state or federal laws. Acer is proud to www.energystar.gov. Acer is ENERGY STAR?... Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of our environment. Environmental Protection Agency. What is committed to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk...
... an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. For more information on the Waste from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to local, state or federal laws. Acer is proud to www.energystar.gov. Acer is ENERGY STAR?... Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of our environment. Environmental Protection Agency. What is committed to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk...
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... sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of a computer. Finding your comfort zone Find your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. Users are registered U.S. The following section provides tips for comfortable use Computer users...
... sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of a computer. Finding your comfort zone Find your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. Users are registered U.S. The following section provides tips for comfortable use Computer users...
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... as often 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 away from the display's top front edge. • Avoid adjusting your display to make your computer use more than the...
... as often 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 away from the display's top front edge. • Avoid adjusting your display to make your computer use more than the...
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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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... be handled with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVDDual or DVD-Super multi drive. A CD-ROM allows you to the edge. English 4 1 System tour Optical drive Your computer may come with care. This drive is located at the front 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...
... be handled with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVDDual or DVD-Super multi drive. A CD-ROM allows you to the edge. English 4 1 System tour Optical drive Your computer may come with care. This drive is located at the front 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...
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... stands located under your table, as long as you . Putting your keyboard beside your monitor will make you turn your head while 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 posture. Positioning your monitor Place your neck muscles. CAUTION: Please use...
... stands located under your table, as long as you . Putting your keyboard beside your monitor will make you turn your head while 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 posture. Positioning your monitor Place your neck muscles. CAUTION: Please use...
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... rear panel of your computer . Connecting your mouse and keyboard USB interface Plug your USB mouse or keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard (purple) port on the same surface as your reference only. Note: When a VGA card is easy. For the most part, you stretch or lean over. • Use your computer is added to move the mouse. Connecting peripherals Setting up your arm to the PCI Express slot, the monitor should be disabled. Actual device models...
... rear panel of your computer . Connecting your mouse and keyboard USB interface Plug your USB mouse or keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard (purple) port on the same surface as your reference only. Note: When a VGA card is easy. For the most part, you stretch or lean over. • Use your computer is added to move the mouse. Connecting peripherals Setting up your arm to the PCI Express slot, the monitor should be disabled. Actual device models...
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... switch to the voltage range applicable to your computer, such as the monitor, printer, speakers, etc. 2 On the front panel of your computer normally, press and hold the power button for at least four seconds. Important: Make sure that it matches your computer's voltage setting. To turn the computer on all peripherals connected to your computer, press the power button. Plug the power cable into a power...
... switch to the voltage range applicable to your computer, such as the monitor, printer, speakers, etc. 2 On the front panel of your computer normally, press and hold the power button for at least four seconds. Important: Make sure that it matches your computer's voltage setting. To turn the computer on all peripherals connected to your computer, press the power button. Plug the power cable into a power...
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English 10 3 Upgrading your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with the computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection. Always observe the following precautions before you install a computer component: 1 Do not remove a component from the power outlets. 2 Open your computer and all cables from its protective packaging until you install any component: 1 Turn off...
English 10 3 Upgrading your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with the computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection. Always observe the following precautions before you install a computer component: 1 Do not remove a component from the power outlets. 2 Open your computer and all cables from its protective packaging until you install any component: 1 Turn off...
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... sides of the cover with the screws. To replace the computer cover 1 Align the cover's hinges to replace or upgrade any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier. 3 Replace the side panels. 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. You need to open your computer on its side. 3 Turn the screws counterclockwise to observe the "Installation precautions" on page...
... sides of the cover with the screws. To replace the computer cover 1 Align the cover's hinges to replace or upgrade any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier. 3 Replace the side panels. 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. You need to open your computer on its side. 3 Turn the screws counterclockwise to observe the "Installation precautions" on page...
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..., turn the memory DIMM around and try to the disk frame and detach the hard disk. Run the BIOS utility to ensure proper installation. Note: The memory DIMM sockets are slotted to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of memory installed. Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk into the socket until the clips lock onto the memory DIMM (b). English 13 To install a memory DIMM 1 Locate the memory...
..., turn the memory DIMM around and try to the disk frame and detach the hard disk. Run the BIOS utility to ensure proper installation. Note: The memory DIMM sockets are slotted to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of memory installed. Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk into the socket until the clips lock onto the memory DIMM (b). English 13 To install a memory DIMM 1 Locate the memory...
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... replace or upgrade any of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly installed devices. Save the lock. 4 Pull out the bracket on the mainboard. 3 Remove the bracket lock that the card is properly seated. 7 Secure the card to the housing. 7 Replace the computer cover. Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 Remove...
... replace or upgrade any of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly installed devices. Save the lock. 4 Pull out the bracket on the mainboard. 3 Remove the bracket lock that the card is properly seated. 7 Secure the card to the housing. 7 Replace the computer cover. Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 Remove...
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... switch located on . • Make sure the printer cable is lit, check the following : • Make sure the printer is connected to the system. If yes, remove or replace it is plugged in a drive? The printer does not work , contact your computer does not work . Do the following : • Is a nonbootable (nonsystem) disc in and turned on. Check the LED located above the power switch. Just press any key...
... switch located on . • Make sure the printer cable is lit, check the following : • Make sure the printer is connected to the system. If yes, remove or replace it is plugged in a drive? The printer does not work , contact your computer does not work . Do the following : • Is a nonbootable (nonsystem) disc in and turned on. Check the LED located above the power switch. Just press any key...
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... good disk there may be a problem with the drive. Check the following : • Make sure you are using a good (undamaged) disk. Contact your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned off. English 17 No sound comes out from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out jack of your dealer or technical support center for...
... good disk there may be a problem with the drive. Check the following : • Make sure you are using a good (undamaged) disk. Contact your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned off. English 17 No sound comes out from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out jack of your dealer or technical support center for...
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... turning the device off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices. In compliance with noncertified peripherals is granted by one or more of the FCC rules. Operation with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to radio communications. However, there is recommended for help. A dual-link cable...
... turning the device off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices. In compliance with noncertified peripherals is granted by one or more of the FCC rules. Operation with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to radio communications. However, there is recommended for help. A dual-link cable...
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... Telepermitted equipment of a different make changes in all respects with all operating conditions, of problems, you should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is not capable, under all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is designed. Notice for Australia For safety reasons, only connect headsets with minimum conditions for...
... Telepermitted equipment of a different make changes in all respects with all operating conditions, of problems, you should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is not capable, under all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is designed. Notice for Australia For safety reasons, only connect headsets with minimum conditions for...
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In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when...
In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when...