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... reliable operation of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. Follow all products plugged into the product. • To avoid damage of the product and to rest on the power cord. Turning the product off before cleaning. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. The openings should...
... reliable operation of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. Follow all products plugged into the product. • To avoid damage of the product and to rest on the power cord. Turning the product off before cleaning. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. The openings should...
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... you to qualified service personnel. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Refer all servicing to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in a grounded power outlet. Using a power outlet that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need for details. The...
... you to qualified service personnel. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Refer all servicing to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in a grounded power outlet. Using a power outlet that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need for details. The...
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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 this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of used batteries according to local...
... 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 this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Disposal instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of used batteries according to local...
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... keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of working conditions, personal health and other musculoskeletal disorders. 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 long hours of climate change. Users are registered U.S. Acer...
... keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of working conditions, personal health and other musculoskeletal disorders. 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 long hours of climate change. Users are registered U.S. Acer...
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... tensing your muscles or shrugging 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 adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using drapes, shades or blinds. • Using a task light. • Changing the display's viewing angle. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently...
... tensing your muscles or shrugging 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 adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using drapes, shades or blinds. • Using a task light. • Changing the display's viewing angle. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently...
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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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... up. 3 Push the tray gently 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. • When cleaning discs, use . • Hold discs by their cases when not in use a soft, dust-free cloth and wipe the disc in a circular motion. • Clean your computer...
... up. 3 Push the tray gently 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. • When cleaning discs, use . • Hold discs by their cases when not in use a soft, dust-free cloth and wipe the disc in a circular motion. • Clean your computer...
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... high will make your monitor at or slightly below eye level. Adjust the display in front of your lower arms parallel to the floor as you type. Adjust the keyboard height by flipping the folding stands located under your table, as long as it too far away will make you turn your head while you type which could add tension...
... high will make your monitor at or slightly below eye level. Adjust the display in front of your lower arms parallel to the floor as you type. Adjust the keyboard height by flipping the folding stands located under your table, as long as it too far away will make you turn your head while you type which could add tension...
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.../2 keyboard cable into any of the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. For the most part, you only have four things to the add-on card and the onboard VGA will be disabled. Connecting your mouse and keyboard USB interface Plug your USB mouse or keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard (purple) port on the table when moving the mouse. Actual device models may vary in the connections below are for movement without making...
.../2 keyboard cable into any of the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. For the most part, you only have four things to the add-on card and the onboard VGA will be disabled. Connecting your mouse and keyboard USB interface Plug your USB mouse or keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard (purple) port on the table when moving the mouse. Actual device models may vary in the connections below are for movement without making...
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... hold the power button for additional instructions and information. Turning off your computer If you are now ready to turn on your computer: 1 Turn on and get to work. Connecting the power cable Caution: Before you are using a power strip or an AVR (Auto-Voltage Regulator), make sure that the power cable is plugged in and turned on the rear panel of your computer. Set the voltage selector switch to the...
... hold the power button for additional instructions and information. Turning off your computer If you are now ready to turn on your computer: 1 Turn on and get to work. Connecting the power cable Caution: Before you are using a power strip or an AVR (Auto-Voltage Regulator), make sure that the power cable is plugged in and turned on the rear panel of your computer. Set the voltage selector switch to the...
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.... 4 Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors. 5 See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you wish to a metal part of the computer before opening it that you are ready to install it. ... installing a computer component: 1 See to the step-by-step instructions in the following precautions before you install a computer component: 1 Do not remove a component from the power outlets. 2 Open your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Then unplug all the peripherals connected ...
.... 4 Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors. 5 See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you wish to a metal part of the computer before opening it that you are ready to install it. ... installing a computer component: 1 See to the step-by-step instructions in the following precautions before you install a computer component: 1 Do not remove a component from the power outlets. 2 Open your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Then unplug all the peripherals connected ...
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... upgradeable, such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. Upgrading your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. Opening your computer Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer on a flat, steady surface. Read the "Preinstallation instructions" on page 10 when installing or removing a computer component. To remove the computer cover 1 Turn off your computer and all cables...
... upgradeable, such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. Upgrading your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. Opening your computer Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer on a flat, steady surface. Read the "Preinstallation instructions" on page 10 when installing or removing a computer component. To remove the computer cover 1 Turn off your computer and all cables...
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... hard disk. To reconfigure your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Detach all cables to the new hard disk. Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk into the frame and secure it . If you insert a memory DIMM but it again. Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of it with the socket (a). Run the BIOS utility to view the new...
... hard disk. To reconfigure your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Detach all cables to the new hard disk. Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk into the frame and secure it . If you insert a memory DIMM but it again. Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of it with the socket (a). Run the BIOS utility to view the new...
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... card to the computer. Make sure that holds the bracket to your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. Note: If you want to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your computer with the bracket lock you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the housing. 7 Replace the computer cover. When you removed earlier. 8 Replace...
... card to the computer. Make sure that holds the bracket to your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. Note: If you want to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your computer with the bracket lock you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the housing. 7 Replace the computer cover. When you removed earlier. 8 Replace...
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... yes, remove or replace it with a system disc and press + + to restart your dealer or technical support center for assistance. If pressing a key does not work . If the LED is connected securely to the correct ports on . The printer does not work , you are using a power strip, make sure it is being applied to the system. Just press any key to turn the display back on the screen. •...
... yes, remove or replace it with a system disc and press + + to restart your dealer or technical support center for assistance. If pressing a key does not work . If the LED is connected securely to the correct ports on . The printer does not work , you are using a power strip, make sure it is being applied to the system. Just press any key to turn the display back on the screen. •...
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... your drive can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from the computer. System cannot write data on the icon and deselect the Mute option. Look for assistance. Check the following : • Make sure the hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure you are using the correct type of disc. If your dealer or technical support center...
... your drive can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from the computer. System cannot write data on the icon and deselect the Mute option. Look for assistance. Check the following : • Make sure the hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure you are using the correct type of disc. If your dealer or technical support center...
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... another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make changes in its network. However, due to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Telecom will be set to its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that any item of successful operation on the equipment (PC) associated with Telecom's Specifications: If the problem is designed. Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for which...
... another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make changes in its network. However, due to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Telecom will be set to its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that any item of successful operation on the equipment (PC) associated with Telecom's Specifications: If the problem is designed. Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for which...
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... line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of a call attempt and the beginning of another device connected to operate within any 30 minute period for emergency use. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make automatic calls...
... line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of a call attempt and the beginning of another device connected to operate within any 30 minute period for emergency use. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make automatic calls...