Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... AcerSystem User Guide Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without obligation to be incorporated in new editions of this booklet is subject to their respective companies. This booklet has been reviewed for any inadvertent errors or misprints. No part...
... AcerSystem User Guide Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without obligation to be incorporated in new editions of this booklet is subject to their respective companies. This booklet has been reviewed for any inadvertent errors or misprints. No part...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning Unplug this document for future reference. This product should never be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for plug as possible. Keep this product from the wall outlet before removing...
... accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning Unplug this document for future reference. This product should never be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for plug as possible. Keep this product from the wall outlet before removing...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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...overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even...Turn the volume down if you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion. • After setting the volume level, do not increase it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will walk on the cord. • If an extension cord is used , the load should be operated from the type of power...
...overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Do not locate this product where people will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even...Turn the volume down if you can hear it clearly and comfortably and without distortion. • After setting the volume level, do not increase it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will walk on the cord. • If an extension cord is used , the load should be operated from the type of power...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... or its enhancements may result in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of other risks. Replace only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to dangerous voltage points or other controls may contain small parts.
... or its enhancements may result in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of other risks. Replace only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to dangerous voltage points or other controls may contain small parts.
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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...acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. Acer is committed to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set...instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Acer... or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. What is ENERGY STAR?...
...acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. Acer is committed to offer products and services worldwide that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set...instructions Do not throw this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Acer... or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. What is ENERGY STAR?...
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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 15 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from staying too...sleep" mode. The following symptoms may lead to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your comfort zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working...
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 15 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from staying too...sleep" mode. The following symptoms may lead to relax your neck and shoulders • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your comfort zone by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more comfortable computer use. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... maintain a healthy body. The following work habits Develop the following sections provide suggestions on how to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to minimize neck strain Taking care of time. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach •...
... maintain a healthy body. The following work habits Develop the following sections provide suggestions on how to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to minimize neck strain Taking care of time. viii • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach •...
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...-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 15 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of your computer 7 Important tips 7 Cleaning and servicing 7 To clean your computer and keyboard 7 To clean your pointing device 7 To clean your monitor 8 When to know before setup 2 Selecting a location 2 Opening the package 2 Connecting peripherals 3 Starting your computer 3 Shutting down your computer 2 Necessary to contact a service technician 8 Asking for technical...
...-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 15 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of your computer 7 Important tips 7 Cleaning and servicing 7 To clean your computer and keyboard 7 To clean your pointing device 7 To clean your monitor 8 When to know before setup 2 Selecting a location 2 Opening the package 2 Connecting peripherals 3 Starting your computer 3 Shutting down your computer 2 Necessary to contact a service technician 8 Asking for technical...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... Speaker or headphone jack 1 Description Floppy drive (selected models only) Optical drive (selected models only) Media card reader (selected models only) USB port Copy button (selected models only) Media navigation interface (selected models only) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector IEEE 1394/FireWire jack (selected models only) Backup button (selected models only) Removable hard drivecarriers (selected models only) S/PDIF port (selected models only) PS/2 mouse connector VGA port Printer connector (selected models only) Microphone-in jack Serial port (selected models...
... Speaker or headphone jack 1 Description Floppy drive (selected models only) Optical drive (selected models only) Media card reader (selected models only) USB port Copy button (selected models only) Media navigation interface (selected models only) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector IEEE 1394/FireWire jack (selected models only) Backup button (selected models only) Removable hard drivecarriers (selected models only) S/PDIF port (selected models only) PS/2 mouse connector VGA port Printer connector (selected models only) Microphone-in jack Serial port (selected models...
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... and software applications. The computer uses a state-of your computer The AcerSystem is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. Your system can accommodate extra peripheral equipment through these I /O (input/output) interfaces such as a parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, USB 2.0 ports, and stereo microphone, line-in any location that is compatible with Microsoft® Windows® or Linux-based operating systems...
... and software applications. The computer uses a state-of your computer The AcerSystem is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. Your system can accommodate extra peripheral equipment through these I /O (input/output) interfaces such as a parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, USB 2.0 ports, and stereo microphone, line-in any location that is compatible with Microsoft® Windows® or Linux-based operating systems...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • AcerSystem • Mouse (PS/2 or USB) • Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) • Wireless keyboard with pointing function • Remote control for Microsoft® Windows® Vista / Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by selected models • User's Guide and Starter poster Other user documentation and third-party software. If any of the following items are present...
... damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • AcerSystem • Mouse (PS/2 or USB) • Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) • Wireless keyboard with pointing function • Remote control for Microsoft® Windows® Vista / Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by selected models • User's Guide and Starter poster Other user documentation and third-party software. If any of the following items are present...
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... devices. 4 Setting up new components You can only use components compatible with your new components. Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug the power cord from a CD-ROM drive to the instructions provided with AcerSystem computers. In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CDRW combo or DVD write (selected models...
... devices. 4 Setting up new components You can only use components compatible with your new components. Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug the power cord from a CD-ROM drive to the instructions provided with AcerSystem computers. In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CDRW combo or DVD write (selected models...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... boot up. If yes, remove or replace it is plugged in the floppy drive? A: Check the LED located above the power switch. Do any key to restart your computer. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you can restart your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. Note: For more information about recovering your system, refers to its original default factory settings. Q: The printer does not work...
... boot up. If yes, remove or replace it is plugged in the floppy drive? A: Check the LED located above the power switch. Do any key to restart your computer. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you can restart your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. Note: For more information about recovering your system, refers to its original default factory settings. Q: The printer does not work...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... or technical support center for the Volume icon on the taskbar. A: Check the following : • The volume may be muted. Q: System cannot write data on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. Q: No sound comes out from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are using the correct type of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD...
... or technical support center for the Volume icon on the taskbar. A: Check the following : • The volume may be muted. Q: System cannot write data on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. Q: No sound comes out from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are using the correct type of disk. • Make sure the CD or DVD...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on how and where to the documentation that came with your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. EEnngglilisshh English 8 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. To clean an optical mouse For users of your monitor. When to contact a service technician •...
... applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on how and where to the documentation that came with your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. EEnngglilisshh English 8 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. To clean an optical mouse For users of your monitor. When to contact a service technician •...
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... turning the device off and on, the user is likely to result in accordance with the instructions, may be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices must be attached to this computer. This device generates, uses,...radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in interference to radio and TV reception. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices. English English 9 Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the ...
... turning the device off and on, the user is likely to result in accordance with the instructions, may be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices must be attached to this computer. This device generates, uses,...radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in interference to radio and TV reception. Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices. English English 9 Regulations and safety notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the ...
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... contact your equipment. English English 11 Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment supplier in the first instance. If they do, you should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
... contact your equipment. English English 11 Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment supplier in the first instance. If they do, you should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
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... lines will work correctly in such circumstances. 3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on local power, is available for emergency use. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all operating conditions, of warranty. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There...
... lines will work correctly in such circumstances. 3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on local power, is available for emergency use. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all operating conditions, of warranty. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There...
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...DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is intended for models with this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is located on the drive. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is a laser product. English English 13 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Radio device... ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I STRÅLEN. AVOID EXPOSURE...
...DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is intended for models with this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is located on the drive. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is a laser product. English English 13 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Radio device... ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I STRÅLEN. AVOID EXPOSURE...
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... interference with Part 15 of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is subject to indoor use may cause undesired operation of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. 2 High power radar are allocated as follows: 1 This device is intended...
... interference with Part 15 of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is subject to indoor use may cause undesired operation of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. 2 High power radar are allocated as follows: 1 This device is intended...