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... ensure reliable operation of all warnings and instructions marked on a vibrating surface. iii Information for cleaning. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Do not locate this product, make sure that the total rating of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the product. Using electrical power • This...
... ensure reliable operation of all warnings and instructions marked on a vibrating surface. iii Information for cleaning. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Do not locate this product, make sure that the total rating of the product and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the product. Using electrical power • This...
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... replace the power cord set . Refer all servicing to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the performance of other risks. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Using a power outlet that may interfere with the same or equivalent type recommended by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers...
... replace the power cord set . Refer all servicing to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the performance of other risks. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Using a power outlet that may interfere with the same or equivalent type recommended by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers...
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...connect the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Disposal instructions...monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. Environmental Protection Agency. For more energy we can save you money by the U.S. Acer is ENERGY STAR? More information refers to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of climate change...please recycle. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Acer is committed to www....
...connect the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Disposal instructions...monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. Environmental Protection Agency. For more energy we can save you money by the U.S. Acer is ENERGY STAR? More information refers to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of climate change...please recycle. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Acer is committed to www....
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...tips for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after 10 and 30 minute of physical injury. Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after prolonged use. marks Tips ...one fixed posture. • Avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward. • Stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach.
...tips for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after 10 and 30 minute of physical injury. Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: • Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates. • Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after prolonged use. marks Tips ...one fixed posture. • Avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward. • Stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach.
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... that the side faces the window or any light source. • Minimizing room light by looking at the middle of your desk to minimize neck strain. Developing good work habits to make your computer use more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking away from the monitor and focusing on how...
... that the side faces the window or any light source. • Minimizing room light by looking at the middle of your desk to minimize neck strain. Developing good work habits to make your computer use more than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking away from the monitor and focusing on how...
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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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... digital video discs (DVD). This drive is located at the front of your optical discs Optical discs must be kept free of fingerprints, dirt and scratches. A CD-ROM allows you to the cleaning kit instructions. Cleaning kits can record (burn) recordadable and rewritable discs. CD-RW, DVD-Dual and DVD-Super multi drives can be handled with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVDDual or DVD-Super multi drive. Caution: Optical discs are...
... digital video discs (DVD). This drive is located at the front of your optical discs Optical discs must be kept free of fingerprints, dirt and scratches. A CD-ROM allows you to the cleaning kit instructions. Cleaning kits can record (burn) recordadable and rewritable discs. CD-RW, DVD-Dual and DVD-Super multi drives can be handled with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVDDual or DVD-Super multi drive. Caution: Optical discs are...
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... monitor will make you turn your head while you type which could add tension to sit in a vertical position (for working and moving. • To place your monitor at or slightly below eye level. If you type. Then try typing with a light touch. Positioning your monitor Place your PC in an unnatural position. Adjust the keyboard height by flipping the folding stands located...
... monitor will make you turn your head while you type which could add tension to sit in a vertical position (for working and moving. • To place your monitor at or slightly below eye level. If you type. Then try typing with a light touch. Positioning your monitor Place your PC in an unnatural position. Adjust the keyboard height by flipping the folding stands located...
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... instructions and information. Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into any of the USB ports the front and rear panels of your reference only. Note: The peripherals shown in select countries. Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer. Note: When a VGA card is easy. Connecting your mouse and keyboard USB interface Plug your USB mouse or keyboard cable into the video port on the rear panel of your computer is added to the PCI Express slot, the monitor should be disabled...
... instructions and information. Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into any of the USB ports the front and rear panels of your reference only. Note: The peripherals shown in select countries. Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer. Note: When a VGA card is easy. Connecting your mouse and keyboard USB interface Plug your USB mouse or keyboard cable into the video port on the rear panel of your computer is added to the PCI Express slot, the monitor should be disabled...
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... setting. Then plug the other end of the power cable into an electrical outlet. To turn the computer on the rear panel of your computer, press the power button. Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on and get to your area's voltage range. Turning on your computer After connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in and turned on all peripherals connected to turn on your computer: 1 Turn on . Make...
... setting. Then plug the other end of the power cable into an electrical outlet. To turn the computer on the rear panel of your computer, press the power button. Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on and get to your area's voltage range. Turning on your computer After connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in and turned on all peripherals connected to turn on your computer: 1 Turn on . Make...
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... sections. English 10 3 Upgrading your computer Installation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors. 5 See the following sections for specific instructions on page 11. 3 Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling components. Then unplug all the peripherals connected to it before you start installing the components may...
... sections. English 10 3 Upgrading your computer Installation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors. 5 See the following sections for specific instructions on page 11. 3 Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling components. Then unplug all the peripherals connected to it before you start installing the components may...
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... peripherals connected to slide it . Opening your computer Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your dealer or a qualified service technician for instructions. Upgrading your computer Certain components of the cover with the screws. 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 and the expansion cards.
... peripherals connected to slide it . Opening your computer Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your dealer or a qualified service technician for instructions. Upgrading your computer Certain components of the cover with the screws. 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 and the expansion cards.
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... again. 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 new hard disk. Note: The memory DIMM sockets are slotted to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of memory installed. Run the BIOS utility to ensure proper...
... again. 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 new hard disk. Note: The memory DIMM sockets are slotted to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of memory installed. Run the BIOS utility to ensure proper...
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... or PCI slot on the housing opposite the selected empty slot. 5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging. 6 Align the card in the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot. When you want to 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...
... or PCI slot on the housing opposite the selected empty slot. 5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging. 6 Align the card in the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot. When you want to 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...
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... the LED located above the power switch. If pressing a key does not work, you are using a power strip, make sure it is plugged in a drive? The printer does not work , contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance. If the LED is being applied to the system. Nothing appears on . If the LED is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a nonbootable (nonsystem) disc...
... the LED located above the power switch. If pressing a key does not work, you are using a power strip, make sure it is plugged in a drive? The printer does not work , contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance. If the LED is being applied to the system. Nothing appears on . If the LED is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a nonbootable (nonsystem) disc...
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... dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the icon and deselect the Mute option. 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 computer, the internal or built-in speakers are using the correct type of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD is...
... dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the icon and deselect the Mute option. 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 computer, the internal or built-in speakers are using the correct type of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD is...
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...use shielded cables to connect to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may be made using shielded cables to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the device and receiver. • Connect the device.... A dual-link cable is encouraged to try to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices. Operation with the...
...use shielded cables to connect to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may be made using shielded cables to Part 15 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the device and receiver. • Connect the device.... A dual-link cable is encouraged to try to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices. Operation with the...
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...operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. It indicates no more than 10 call initiation, and Telecom will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make changes in its network. English 22 5 Regulations and safety notices Your telephone company may make or model...shall be set to operate within any 30 minute period for single terminal connection to determine if it provide any single manual call attempts to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. Above all operating conditions, of Telecom's network services. 2 ...
...operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. It indicates no more than 10 call initiation, and Telecom will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make changes in its network. English 22 5 Regulations and safety notices Your telephone company may make or model...shall be set to operate within any 30 minute period for single terminal connection to determine if it provide any single manual call attempts to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. Above all operating conditions, of Telecom's network services. 2 ...
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... not be set up to make automatic calls to bell tinkle or noise and may not provide for emergency use. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that there is not less than Class I. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this device. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This...
... not be set up to make automatic calls to bell tinkle or noise and may not provide for emergency use. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that there is not less than Class I. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this device. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This...