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... rating of the equipment plugged into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is used with this document for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of power available, consult your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this product, make sure that could be...
... rating of the equipment plugged into the product. • To avoid damage of internal components and to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is used with this document for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of power available, consult your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this product, make sure that could be...
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If power strips are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the branch circuit rating. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in damage and will often require extensive work by plugging in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . Do not insert the plug into the product. • The product...
If power strips are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the branch circuit rating. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in damage and will often require extensive work by plugging in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . Do not insert the plug into the product. • The product...
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... remote risk of used batteries according to local, state or federal laws. Dispose of electric shock 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...
... remote risk of used batteries according to local, state or federal laws. Dispose of electric shock 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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....energystar.gov. Acer is ENERGY STAR? The more energy we can save through higher energy efficiency, the more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save you money by the U.S. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress...
....energystar.gov. Acer is ENERGY STAR? The more energy we can save through higher energy efficiency, the more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save you money by the U.S. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress...
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... for more than the top edge of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. • If you have these symptoms, or any light source. • Minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds. • Using a task light. • Changing the display's viewing angle. The following section provides tips for...
... for more than the top edge of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. • If you have these symptoms, or any light source. • Minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds. • Using a task light. • Changing the display's viewing angle. The following section provides tips for...
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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 7 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 7 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
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
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English 3 Icon Description Parallel/printer port 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 the audio jacks on the rear panel: Color/use Blue Green Pink Headphone 1.1 CH Line-in Line-in Headphone Line-out Mic-in 3.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Orange Black Gray Center/ woofer 5.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Rear Center/ woofer 7.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Rear Center/ woofer Side Note: See "Connecting peripherals" on page 7.
English 3 Icon Description Parallel/printer port 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 the audio jacks on the rear panel: Color/use Blue Green Pink Headphone 1.1 CH Line-in Line-in Headphone Line-out Mic-in 3.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Orange Black Gray Center/ woofer 5.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Rear Center/ woofer 7.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Rear Center/ woofer Side Note: See "Connecting peripherals" on page 7.
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... motion. • Clean your optical discs Optical discs must be kept free of your optical drive periodically. Any dirt or damage can be handled with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive. A CD-ROM allows you 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...
... motion. • Clean your optical discs Optical discs must be kept free of your optical drive periodically. Any dirt or damage can be handled with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive. A CD-ROM allows you 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...
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... your keyboard in front of the screen is a very important factor for selected models) : • Rotate the plastic stabilizers on the side of the keyboard is at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 50 to 60 cm away from you type which could add tension to sit in the upright position. Putting your keyboard beside your monitor will make you turn your...
... your keyboard in front of the screen is a very important factor for selected models) : • Rotate the plastic stabilizers on the side of the keyboard is at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 50 to 60 cm away from you type which could add tension to sit in the upright position. Putting your keyboard beside your monitor will make you turn your...
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... and rear panels 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 computer . Actual device models may vary in the connections below are for movement without making you stretch or lean over. • Use your arm to move the mouse. Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer is added to the PCI Express slot, the monitor should be disabled. Note: When a VGA card...
... and rear panels 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 computer . Actual device models may vary in the connections below are for movement without making you stretch or lean over. • Use your arm to move the mouse. Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer is added to the PCI Express slot, the monitor should be disabled. Note: When a VGA card...
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Set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your computer English Note: Refer to the monitor manual for at least four seconds. Plug the power cable into a power outlet. To turn the computer on and get to turn on your computer: 1 Turn on the rear panel of your computer normally, press and hold the power button for additional instructions and information. Turning off your computer...
Set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your computer English Note: Refer to the monitor manual for at least four seconds. Plug the power cable into a power outlet. To turn the computer on and get to turn on your computer: 1 Turn on the rear panel of your computer normally, press and hold the power button for additional instructions and information. Turning off your computer...
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...-installation instructions. Not turning off your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Then unplug all the peripherals connected to the DIMM sockets or component connectors. 5 See the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with the computer throughout any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to it before opening it that you read the following sections for specific instructions...
...-installation instructions. Not turning off your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Then unplug all the peripherals connected to the DIMM sockets or component connectors. 5 See the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with the computer throughout any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to it before opening it that you read the following sections for specific instructions...
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... removed earlier. 3 Replace the side panels. 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer on a flat, steady surface. Upgrading your computer Certain components of your computer on its side. 3 Turn the screws counterclockwise to it. If you can install additional components. To remove the computer cover 1 Turn off your computer and all cables. 2 Place your computer are upgradeable, such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU...
... removed earlier. 3 Replace the side panels. 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer on a flat, steady surface. Upgrading your computer Certain components of your computer on its side. 3 Turn the screws counterclockwise to it. If you can install additional components. To remove the computer cover 1 Turn off your computer and all cables. 2 Place your computer are upgradeable, such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU...
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..., turn the memory DIMM around and try to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of memory installed. To reconfigure your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Detach all cables to the new hard disk. Note: Make sure that hold the hard disk to ensure proper installation. Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk into the frame and secure it again. Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to replace...
..., turn the memory DIMM around and try to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of memory installed. To reconfigure your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Detach all cables to the new hard disk. Note: Make sure that hold the hard disk to ensure proper installation. Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk into the frame and secure it again. Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to replace...
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... you removed earlier. 8 Replace the computer cover. Note: If you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. When you want to the newly installed devices. Save the lock. 4 Pull out the bracket on the mainboard. 3 Remove the bracket lock that the card...
... you removed earlier. 8 Replace the computer cover. Note: If you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. When you want to the newly installed devices. Save the lock. 4 Pull out the bracket on the mainboard. 3 Remove the bracket lock that the card...
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... switch located on . If yes, remove or replace it is correctly attached to the computer and the monitor. Nothing appears on . If pressing a key does not work . If the LED is not lit, no power is followed by easy answers and solutions. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on the screen. • Check that the cable is plugged in a drive...
... switch located on . If yes, remove or replace it is correctly attached to the computer and the monitor. Nothing appears on . If pressing a key does not work . If the LED is not lit, no power is followed by easy answers and solutions. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on the screen. • Check that the cable is plugged in a drive...
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... DVD is clean and unscratched. • Check your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the icon and deselect the Mute option. If your drive can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to the lineout jack of disc. Contact your drive by using the correct type of your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned...
... DVD is clean and unscratched. • Check your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the icon and deselect the Mute option. If your drive can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to the lineout jack of disc. Contact your drive by using the correct type of your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned...
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... operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any product is compatible with all respects with a telecommunications compliance label. "TBR 21"] for Australia For safety reasons, only connect headsets with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make changes in advance to the Public Switched Telephone Network...
... operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any product is compatible with all respects with a telecommunications compliance label. "TBR 21"] for Australia For safety reasons, only connect headsets with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make changes in advance to the Public Switched Telephone Network...
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... Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to another device connected to the same number within the limits for emergency use. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that there is a laser product. In order to operate...
... Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to another device connected to the same number within the limits for emergency use. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that there is a laser product. In order to operate...