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... or other similar surface. Turning the product off before cleaning. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Follow all power cords from the system by placing the product on an unstable cart, stand or table. This product should never be blocked by unplugging all...or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in a fire or electric shock. Information for cleaning. Unplug the power cord before connecting the power cord to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the product. If the product falls, it could result in ...
... or other similar surface. Turning the product off before cleaning. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Follow all power cords from the system by placing the product on an unstable cart, stand or table. This product should never be blocked by unplugging all...or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in a fire or electric shock. Information for cleaning. Unplug the power cord before connecting the power cord to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the product. If the product falls, it could result in ...
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...extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. : • Never use it afteryour ears adjust. • Limit the amount of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting... this product. Warning! Do not insert the plug into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by hearing experts,to block out noisy surroundings. • Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking...
...extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. : • Never use it afteryour ears adjust. • Limit the amount of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting... this product. Warning! Do not insert the plug into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by hearing experts,to block out noisy surroundings. • Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking...
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...discarding. For more information on the Waste from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. Unplug this product from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-...UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its enhancements may expose you need to replace the power cord set . CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of small children....
...discarding. For more information on the Waste from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • the power cord or plug is incorrectly replaced. Unplug this product from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-...UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its enhancements may expose you need to replace the power cord set . CAUTION: Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of small children....
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... guide 2 Product Registration 2 Front 3 Back 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 7 Working safely and comfortably 8 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 8 Preparing power connections 9 Protecting from power source problems 9 Checking the voltage selection 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 11 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web...
... guide 2 Product Registration 2 Front 3 Back 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 7 Working safely and comfortably 8 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 8 Preparing power connections 9 Protecting from power source problems 9 Checking the voltage selection 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 11 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web...
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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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... operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded green. 3 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3...telephone, or other device into this jack. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power on or off. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, ...
... operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded green. 3 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3...telephone, or other device into this jack. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power on or off. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, ...
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... 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this connector. Plug the power cord into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this illustration. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch... Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) ...
... 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this connector. Plug the power cord into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this illustration. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch... Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) ...
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...your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to your computer during a power failure. During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS ...enough to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down ...
...your computer through both the surge protector and the modem. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them to your computer during a power failure. During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS ...enough to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Preparing power connections Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can increase to save your work and shut down ...
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...the correct voltage position. For the location, see "Back" on your computer is typically set at 50 Hz. In other areas of your computer, provides power to 115V or 230V. To set the voltage selection switch: 1 Disconnect your computer to set the voltage to the system board, add-in the United...page 4. 10 If your computer is operating in an environment such as while in your system will be damaged. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory, but you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your usage area (such as this, the voltage ...
...the correct voltage position. For the location, see "Back" on your computer is typically set at 50 Hz. In other areas of your computer, provides power to 115V or 230V. To set the voltage selection switch: 1 Disconnect your computer to set the voltage to the system board, add-in the United...page 4. 10 If your computer is operating in an environment such as while in your system will be damaged. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory, but you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your usage area (such as this, the voltage ...
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... on the computer. In addition to the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of...
... on the computer. In addition to the network. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of...
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... click Help and Support. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Troubleshooting.... • Make sure that you performed and make sure that your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does ...
... click Help and Support. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Troubleshooting.... • Make sure that you performed and make sure that your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does ...
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... into the Ethernet jack on your add-in card • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that the router is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives... that all computers are working. Most routers have the same workgroup name. 27 For more information, see the documentation that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on page 43.
... into the Ethernet jack on your add-in card • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that the router is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives... that all computers are working. Most routers have the same workgroup name. 27 For more information, see the documentation that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on page 43.
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... Settings dialog box. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is plugged in and turned on , the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. 37 Type modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then press...
... Settings dialog box. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is plugged in and turned on , the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. 37 Type modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then press...
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The regional code for Mexico is 1. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 4. Power Your computer will not turn on • Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and to your computer, and that your computer is turned on. • If your computer is plugged... title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. • DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the power cord is determined by your computer's delivery address. Your DVD drive's regional code must match.
The regional code for Mexico is 1. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 4. Power Your computer will not turn on • Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and to your computer, and that your computer is turned on. • If your computer is plugged... title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. • DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the power cord is determined by your computer's delivery address. Your DVD drive's regional code must match.
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... to print to is not set to work offline. • Wait until files have selected it is connected to press. • Make sure that the power cable is online. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you... is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. Many printers have an online/offline button that you have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large...
... to print to is not set to work offline. • Wait until files have selected it is connected to press. • Make sure that the power cable is online. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you... is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. Many printers have an online/offline button that you have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large...
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If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 49 If you use a surge protector, make ... that all cables are plugged in securely. • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that is connected correctly to a grounded AC power outlet that you have "how to complete the recovery. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: •...
If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 49 If you use a surge protector, make ... that all cables are plugged in securely. • If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that is connected correctly to a grounded AC power outlet that you have "how to complete the recovery. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: •...
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... your computer - Type practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. • The software publisher's Web site. The case was dropped - Power cords or plugs are damaged - Your computer was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. • Have your customer... along with your problem, including the exact text of your call. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to...
... your computer - Type practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. • The software publisher's Web site. The case was dropped - Power cords or plugs are damaged - Your computer was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and contact a qualified computer technician. • Have your customer... along with your problem, including the exact text of your call. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to...
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... tips • Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt. • Never place the system on uneven surfaces. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed... the ampere rating of the cord if you maximize the durability of your computer and keyboard 1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2 Use a soft cloth moistened with rubber ball) 1 Open the circular cover at the base of the mouse. 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe...
... tips • Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt. • Never place the system on uneven surfaces. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed... the ampere rating of the cord if you maximize the durability of your computer and keyboard 1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2 Use a soft cloth moistened with rubber ball) 1 Open the circular cover at the base of the mouse. 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe...
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...it has been approved for the effective hand-over of a call attempt and the beginning of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this computer is connected to operate within the limits for products with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. In... not operate. There is available for models with such devices. 56 The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on local power, is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 5 seconds between the end of pulse dialing, when this product may or may not...
...it has been approved for the effective hand-over of a call attempt and the beginning of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this computer is connected to operate within the limits for products with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. In... not operate. There is available for models with such devices. 56 The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on local power, is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 5 seconds between the end of pulse dialing, when this product may or may not...