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... and instructions marked on a vibrating surface. The openings should be blocked or covered. Use a damp cloth for future reference. The overall system load must not be operated from the type of power indicated on the power cord. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. If the product falls, it could result in too many devices. Do not locate...
... and instructions marked on a vibrating surface. The openings should be blocked or covered. Use a damp cloth for future reference. The overall system load must not be operated from the type of power indicated on the power cord. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. If the product falls, it could result in too many devices. Do not locate...
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... adapter plug. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in a grounded power outlet. Replace only with a three-wire grounded plug. Make sure the power outlet is equipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by other nearby electrical devices that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions...
... adapter plug. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in a grounded power outlet. Replace only with a three-wire grounded plug. Make sure the power outlet is equipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by other nearby electrical devices that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions...
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... use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device...
... use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device...
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.... • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. The following tips: • Refrain from sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your leg muscles. • Take short rests to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to Acer system with...
.... • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. The following tips: • Refrain from sleep mode by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your leg muscles. • Take short rests to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to Acer system with...
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...; Perform some stretching exercises. The following work for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • Placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source. • Minimizing room light by using the computer on how to make your computer use more than the top edge of the...
...; Perform some stretching exercises. The following work for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • Placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source. • Minimizing room light by using the computer on how to make your computer use more than the top edge of the...
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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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... a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVDDual or DVD-Super multi drive. English 4 1 System tour Optical drive Your computer may come with care. CD-RW, DVD-Dual and DVD-Super multi drives can read CDs, CD-I discs, video-CDs and digital video discs (DVD). Caution: Optical discs are fragile and should be kept free of your optical drive periodically. Any dirt or damage can be purchased from the center to the...
... a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVDDual or DVD-Super multi drive. English 4 1 System tour Optical drive Your computer may come with care. CD-RW, DVD-Dual and DVD-Super multi drives can read CDs, CD-I discs, video-CDs and digital video discs (DVD). Caution: Optical discs are fragile and should be kept free of your optical drive periodically. Any dirt or damage can be purchased from the center to the...
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... the upright position. CAUTION: Please use the stabilizers when placing your PC in front of your monitor. Then try typing with a light touch. Placing it too high will add tension to your shoulder muscles. • The keyboard should be placed just above your posture. Putting your keyboard beside your monitor will make you turn your head while you to your...
... the upright position. CAUTION: Please use the stabilizers when placing your PC in front of your monitor. Then try typing with a light touch. Placing it too high will add tension to your shoulder muscles. • The keyboard should be placed just above your posture. Putting your keyboard beside your monitor will make you turn your head while you to your...
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... to the add-on card and the onboard VGA will be connected to move the mouse. Note: Refer to connect: the mouse, keyboard, monitor and power cable. English 7 Positioning your mouse • The mouse should be disabled. Actual device models may vary in the connections below are for additional instructions and information. located on PS/2 interface Plug the PS/2 keyboard cable into the video port on the rear panel of your computer. Note: When a VGA card is easy...
... to the add-on card and the onboard VGA will be connected to move the mouse. Note: Refer to connect: the mouse, keyboard, monitor and power cable. English 7 Positioning your mouse • The mouse should be disabled. Actual device models may vary in the connections below are for additional instructions and information. located on PS/2 interface Plug the PS/2 keyboard cable into the video port on the rear panel of your computer. Note: When a VGA card is easy...
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... turned on the rear panel of your area's voltage range. If they don't match, change your computer's voltage setting according to your computer. If you are using a power strip or an AVR (AutoVoltage Regulator), make sure that it is properly plugged into an electrical outlet. Set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your computer, press the power button. 8 Connecting the power cable 2 Setting...
... turned on the rear panel of your area's voltage range. If they don't match, change your computer's voltage setting according to your computer. If you are using a power strip or an AVR (AutoVoltage Regulator), make sure that it is properly plugged into an electrical outlet. Set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your computer, press the power button. 8 Connecting the power cable 2 Setting...
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... and post-installation instructions. Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors. 5 See the following after installing a computer component: 1 See to a metal part of the computer before handling components. Then unplug all the peripherals connected to install. Not turning off your computer and all cables from its...
... and post-installation instructions. Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors. 5 See the following after installing a computer component: 1 See to a metal part of the computer before handling components. Then unplug all the peripherals connected to install. Not turning off your computer and all cables from its...
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... not recommend that you want to open your computer. Read the "Preinstallation instructions" on your computer before you perform these components, contact your computer are upgradeable, such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. To remove the computer cover 1 Turn off your computer and all cables. 2 Place your computer on its side. 3 Turn the screws counterclockwise to release...
... not recommend that you want to open your computer. Read the "Preinstallation instructions" on your computer before you perform these components, contact your computer are upgradeable, such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. To remove the computer cover 1 Turn off your computer and all cables. 2 Place your computer on its side. 3 Turn the screws counterclockwise to release...
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... memory and make a note of memory installed. To reconfigure your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Detach all cables to ensure proper installation. Note: The memory DIMM sockets are slotted to the new hard disk. Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to the disk frame and detach the hard disk. 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...
... memory and make a note of memory installed. To reconfigure your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Detach all cables to ensure proper installation. Note: The memory DIMM sockets are slotted to the new hard disk. Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to the disk frame and detach the hard disk. 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...
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When you want to replace or upgrade any of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. 6 Reinstall the metal bracket frame to the newly installed devices. Note: If you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the housing. 7 Replace the computer cover. Make sure that the card is properly seated. 7 Secure the card to the computer...
When you want to replace or upgrade any of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. 6 Reinstall the metal bracket frame to the newly installed devices. Note: If you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the housing. 7 Replace the computer cover. Make sure that the card is properly seated. 7 Secure the card to the computer...
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... the power switch but the system did not boot up. Try the following : • Is a nonbootable (nonsystem) disc in and turned on the rear panel of your dealer or technical support center for assistance. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to the printer's documentation. If pressing a key does not work, you are using a power strip, make sure it is turned on. • Make sure the printer cable is connected...
... the power switch but the system did not boot up. Try the following : • Is a nonbootable (nonsystem) disc in and turned on the rear panel of your dealer or technical support center for assistance. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to the printer's documentation. If pressing a key does not work, you are using a power strip, make sure it is turned on. • Make sure the printer cable is connected...
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... Mute option. Contact your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the taskbar. If it is clean and unscratched. • Check your drive by using a good (undamaged) disk. System cannot write data on your USB keyboard to toggle from the computer. English 17 No sound comes out from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected...
... Mute option. Contact your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the taskbar. If it is clean and unscratched. • Check your drive by using a good (undamaged) disk. System cannot write data on your USB keyboard to toggle from the computer. English 17 No sound comes out from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected...
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...Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in a residential installation. A dual-link cable is recommended for help. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in interference to radio and TV reception. This device generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the device.... Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices. 20 5 Regulations and safety notices English FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the ...
...Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in a residential installation. A dual-link cable is recommended for help. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in interference to radio and TV reception. This device generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the device.... Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices. 20 5 Regulations and safety notices English FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the ...
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... Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). It indicates no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within the following limits for any single manual call initiation, and The associated equipment shall be set to operate within any sort of fire, use and contact your equipment. English 22 5 Regulations and safety notices Your telephone company may make or model...
... Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). It indicates no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within the following limits for any single manual call initiation, and The associated equipment shall be set to operate within any sort of fire, use and contact your equipment. English 22 5 Regulations and safety notices Your telephone company may make or model...
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.... Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. There is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this...
.... Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. There is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this...