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...should never be blocked by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on an unstable cart, stand or table. i Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this document for accessibility Be sure that could be placed near or ...over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in a fire or electric shock. Use a damp cloth for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit...into this product from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the computer.
...should never be blocked by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on an unstable cart, stand or table. i Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this document for accessibility Be sure that could be placed near or ...over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in a fire or electric shock. Use a damp cloth for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit...into this product from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the computer.
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... check www.lamprecycle.org. ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save your money by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more than 80% energy at www.eiae.org. Acer is committed to offer products and services worldwide that are registered U.S. The...30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting...
... check www.lamprecycle.org. ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save your money by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more than 80% energy at www.eiae.org. Acer is committed to offer products and services worldwide that are registered U.S. The...30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting...
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... excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Incorrect computer usage may lead to computer use . Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by adjusting the viewing angle of...comfort zone by looking away from staying too long in front of a computer. The following sections provide suggestions on a distant point. The following section provides tips for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of working conditions,...
... excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Incorrect computer usage may lead to computer use . Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by adjusting the viewing angle of...comfort zone by looking away from staying too long in front of a computer. The following sections provide suggestions on a distant point. The following section provides tips for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after long hours of working conditions,...
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... the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using the computer on a couch or bed. Display • Keep your display clean... for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. : • Blink frequently to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often...
... the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using the computer on a couch or bed. Display • Keep your display clean... for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. : • Blink frequently to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often...
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...Computer . . . 1 About this 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... 20 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 21 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 23 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 25 First steps 26 Troubleshooting 26 Add-in cards ...
...Computer . . . 1 About this 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... 20 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 21 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 23 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 25 First steps 26 Troubleshooting 26 Add-in cards ...
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... news from our trained representatives • Membership in the eMachines community: receive promotions and participate in the mandatory fields and click Next. Choose your country and follow the simple instructions. Product Registration When using your computer for the first time, it . Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your...
... news from our trained representatives • Membership in the eMachines community: receive promotions and participate in the mandatory fields and click Next. Choose your country and follow the simple instructions. Product Registration When using your computer for the first time, it . Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your...
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...powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these ports. This jack is color-coded pink. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Plug... the memory card reader. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this drive to listen...
...powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these ports. This jack is color-coded pink. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Plug... the memory card reader. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this drive to listen...
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... flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Keep ventilation openings clear of tasks. 8 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your computer, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work day, and schedule a variety of obstructions.
... flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Keep ventilation openings clear of tasks. 8 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your computer, follow these general guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable work day, and schedule a variety of obstructions.
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... the modem. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Protect your computer by connecting them from reaching your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. If you run your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer normally. 9 Protect your computer. Preparing power connections Protecting from power source...
... the modem. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. Protect your computer by connecting them from reaching your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. If you run your computer for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer normally. 9 Protect your computer. Preparing power connections Protecting from power source...
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.... Make sure this switch is set the voltage selection switch: 1 Disconnect your computer, near the power cable connector. Use the power selection switch on the back of the world, such as this when your computer, provides power to this , the voltage switch should always be damaged. To ...States. In the United States, the utility power is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. If your computer is operating in another country). In other areas of your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such as while in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is typically set at ...
.... Make sure this switch is set the voltage selection switch: 1 Disconnect your computer, near the power cable connector. Use the power selection switch on the back of the world, such as this when your computer, provides power to this , the voltage switch should always be damaged. To ...States. In the United States, the utility power is operating in cards, and peripheral devices. If your computer is operating in another country). In other areas of your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such as while in an environment such as Europe, the utility power is typically set at ...
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...end of the network cable into the network jack on page 4. 2 Insert the other end of your computer. You can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Your computer may be equipped with a standard telephone line to connect to the internet or fax documents. For the ...location, see "Back" on the back of fire, use with a built-in Ethernet (network) jack. For information about setting up modem Warning To reduce the risk of your computer. Connecting a dial-up a wired or wireless Ethernet network. Connecting to a broadband modem...
...end of the network cable into the network jack on page 4. 2 Insert the other end of your computer. You can use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Your computer may be equipped with a standard telephone line to connect to the internet or fax documents. For the ...location, see "Back" on the back of fire, use with a built-in Ethernet (network) jack. For information about setting up modem Warning To reduce the risk of your computer. Connecting a dial-up a wired or wireless Ethernet network. Connecting to a broadband modem...
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...by moving the mouse pointer over it. You can access Web sites to shop, track investments, read the news, download programs, and much more about using a Web page display program called a browser. You can contain text, animations, music, and other multimedia features. A group of related Web pages is... a link. Web pages can identify a link by clicking areas on the back of your computer. If the pointer changes to a hand, the item is called links or hyperlinks. To learn more . Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 ...
...by moving the mouse pointer over it. You can access Web sites to shop, track investments, read the news, download programs, and much more about using a Web page display program called a browser. You can contain text, animations, music, and other multimedia features. A group of related Web pages is... a link. Web pages can identify a link by clicking areas on the back of your computer. If the pointer changes to a hand, the item is called links or hyperlinks. To learn more . Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 ...
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... an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you requested. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your computer, and displays the page on the browser address bar. - Click (Start), then click Internet....Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the site that a Web page displays on your screen ...
... an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you requested. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your computer, and displays the page on the browser address bar. - Click (Start), then click Internet....Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the site that a Web page displays on your screen ...
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...a router, see the router's documentation. The network is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to the router or use a router that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The router is available at 1000 Mbps. ...a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to build computer networks in your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in the home. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to obtain a permit and hire a licensed ...
...a router, see the router's documentation. The network is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to the router or use a router that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The router is available at 1000 Mbps. ...a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to build computer networks in your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in the home. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to obtain a permit and hire a licensed ...
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... additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that your ISP. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection ...already installed. If the connection is working , contact your current setup. Plug your Ethernet cable into your network from ISP to protect your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure ...
... additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that your ISP. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection ...already installed. If the connection is working , contact your current setup. Plug your Ethernet cable into your network from ISP to protect your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure ...
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... to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of the cable with the connectors facing away from you access the Internet connection from any network computer. This type of cable. straight-through cable, the wires on each end. For ... network and can provide firewall protection for more than two computers and you will be connecting your network as well. 18 For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to the computers on each connector are available in two different types; Cat...
... to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of the cable with the connectors facing away from you access the Internet connection from any network computer. This type of cable. straight-through cable, the wires on each end. For ... network and can provide firewall protection for more than two computers and you will be connecting your network as well. 18 For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to the computers on each connector are available in two different types; Cat...
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...indicator should light on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat 3 for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the WAN port ...router (except the WAN port). In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the DSL or cable modem and is identified by a label or a switch... other end of a straight-through network cable into the Ethernet jack on the computer. The WAN port is used to connect the router to the network. Plug the other end into a grounded, 110V ...
...indicator should light on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat 3 for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the WAN port ...router (except the WAN port). In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the DSL or cable modem and is identified by a label or a switch... other end of a straight-through network cable into the Ethernet jack on the computer. The WAN port is used to connect the router to the network. Plug the other end into a grounded, 110V ...
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...20 When networking is a language computers use to talk to each computer you plan to use the TCP/IP protocol on a computer with a router or access point router, the protocol must be set up, log onto one of several available protocols must give each computer on each other. For instructions, ...is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. If you receive your computer. Using a DHCP server In order to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is typically preset when you are setting up a wired network, ...
...20 When networking is a language computers use to talk to each computer you plan to use the TCP/IP protocol on a computer with a router or access point router, the protocol must be set up, log onto one of several available protocols must give each computer on each other. For instructions, ...is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. If you receive your computer. Using a DHCP server In order to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is typically preset when you are setting up a wired network, ...
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... drivers installed. After the drives and printers on page 21. • Connect your printer to your computer. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Then you can : • View a network drive • Open and copy... files stored on other network computers • Print documents on each network computer are shared, you can access them as though they were...
... drivers installed. After the drives and printers on page 21. • Connect your printer to your computer. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Then you can : • View a network drive • Open and copy... files stored on other network computers • Print documents on each network computer are shared, you can access them as though they were...
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... printers Creating a shortcut to a network drive After a shortcut is created on computer 2 to the Documents folder on computer 1. To access the Documents folder on computer 1 from computer 2, double-click the shortcut icon. Using the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you want to open . 4 Double-click the folder containing the...
... printers Creating a shortcut to a network drive After a shortcut is created on computer 2 to the Documents folder on computer 1. To access the Documents folder on computer 1 from computer 2, double-click the shortcut icon. Using the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared, you want to open . 4 Double-click the folder containing the...
