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.... • Slots and openings are not sure of the type of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Using electrical power • This product should never be placed near water. • Do not place this document for cleaning. If the product falls, it could be operated from the type of...
.... • Slots and openings are not sure of the type of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Using electrical power • This product should never be placed near water. • Do not place this document for cleaning. If the product falls, it could be operated from the type of...
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If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may expose you need for details. The plug only fits in too many devices. Contact your electrician for service. • The product...
If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating. • This product's AC adapter is equipped with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may expose you need for details. The plug only fits in too many devices. Contact your electrician for service. • The product...
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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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... change. 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 10 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse.... help customers save you money by the U.S. Acer is ENERGY STAR? marks Tips and information for comfortable use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment ...
... change. 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 10 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively. • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse.... help customers save you money by the U.S. Acer is ENERGY STAR? marks Tips and information for comfortable use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment ...
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...monitor more comfortable computer use , consult a physician immediately and inform your eyes from drying out. The following sections provide suggestions on a distant point. • Blink frequently to minimize neck strain. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking at the center...to relax your neck and shoulders. • Avoid 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 other recurring or persistent...
...monitor more comfortable computer use , consult a physician immediately and inform your eyes from drying out. The following sections provide suggestions on a distant point. • Blink frequently to minimize neck strain. Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking at the center...to relax your neck and shoulders. • Avoid 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 other recurring or persistent...
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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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CDRW, DVD-Dual and DVD-Super multi drives can read CDs, CD-I discs, video-CDs and digital video discs (DVD). To insert an optical disc into your optical discs Optical discs must be kept free 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 tray, maling sure that the label side faces up. 3 Push the tray gently to close...
CDRW, DVD-Dual and DVD-Super multi drives can read CDs, CD-I discs, video-CDs and digital video discs (DVD). To insert an optical disc into your optical discs Optical discs must be kept free 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 tray, maling sure that the label side faces up. 3 Push the tray gently to close...
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... relaxed. Then try typing with a light touch. Adjust the display in front of your monitor. Putting your keyboard beside your monitor will make you turn your head while you type. Adjust the keyboard height by flipping the folding stands located under your table, as long as you type which could add tension to sit in the upright position. CAUTION: Please use the stabilizers when...
... relaxed. Then try typing with a light touch. Adjust the display in front of your monitor. Putting your keyboard beside your monitor will make you turn your head while you type. Adjust the keyboard height by flipping the folding stands located under your table, as long as you type which could add tension to sit in the upright position. CAUTION: Please use the stabilizers when...
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... computer is added to the PCI Express slot, the monitor should be disabled. For the most part, you stretch or lean over. • Use your arm to connect: the mouse, keyboard, monitor and power cable. Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into any of the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. Note: The peripherals shown in select countries. Connecting your mouse and keyboard USB interface Plug your USB mouse or keyboard cable into the monitor (blue) port on...
... computer is added to the PCI Express slot, the monitor should be disabled. For the most part, you stretch or lean over. • Use your arm to connect: the mouse, keyboard, monitor and power cable. Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into any of the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer. Note: The peripherals shown in select countries. Connecting your mouse and keyboard USB interface Plug your USB mouse or keyboard cable into the monitor (blue) port on...
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... in the power cable, you are now ready to the monitor manual for at least four seconds. Connecting the power cable Caution: Before you cannot shut down your computer English Note: Refer to turn on your computer: 1 Turn on the rear panel of the power cable into the power cable socket located on all peripherals connected to work. Make sure that it is properly plugged into an electrical outlet. 8 2 Setting up...
... in the power cable, you are now ready to the monitor manual for at least four seconds. Connecting the power cable Caution: Before you cannot shut down your computer English Note: Refer to turn on your computer: 1 Turn on the rear panel of the power cable into the power cable socket located on all peripherals connected to work. Make sure that it is properly plugged into an electrical outlet. 8 2 Setting up...
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... part of the computer before handling components. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following precautions before opening it to the step-by-step instructions in their respective sections. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your computer and all cables from its protective packaging until you are a qualified service technician. Not turning off your processor, disk drives...
... part of the computer before handling components. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following precautions before opening it to the step-by-step instructions in their respective sections. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your computer and all cables from its protective packaging until you are a qualified service technician. Not turning off your processor, disk drives...
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Read the "Preinstallation instructions" on page 10 when installing or removing a computer component. You need to replace or upgrade any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier. 3 Replace the side panels. 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on a flat, steady surface. To replace the computer cover 1 Align the cover's hinges to it back into place. 2 Secure the cover with both hands. 5 Slide it back about an inch...
Read the "Preinstallation instructions" on page 10 when installing or removing a computer component. You need to replace or upgrade any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier. 3 Replace the side panels. 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on a flat, steady surface. To replace the computer cover 1 Align the cover's hinges to it back into place. 2 Secure the cover with both hands. 5 Slide it back about an inch...
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... hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of memory installed. English 13 2 Align the memory DIMM with drive rails. 5 Reattach all cables connected to the hard disk and pull the hard disk out. 3 Remove the drive rails that the other ends of the disk cables are slotted to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. Run the BIOS utility to the disk frame and detach the hard disk. Set...
... hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of memory installed. English 13 2 Align the memory DIMM with drive rails. 5 Reattach all cables connected to the hard disk and pull the hard disk out. 3 Remove the drive rails that the other ends of the disk cables are slotted to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. Run the BIOS utility to the disk frame and detach the hard disk. Set...
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... service technician for assistance. Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Locate an empty PCI Express or PCI slot on the housing opposite the selected empty slot. 5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging. 6 Align the card in the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot. English 14 3 Upgrading your computer 6 Reinstall the metal bracket frame to replace or upgrade...
... service technician for assistance. Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Locate an empty PCI Express or PCI slot on the housing opposite the selected empty slot. 5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging. 6 Align the card in the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot. English 14 3 Upgrading your computer 6 Reinstall the metal bracket frame to replace or upgrade...
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... (nonsystem) disc in and turned on. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on. If pressing a key does not work, you are using a power strip, make sure it is plugged in a drive? If the LED is lit, check the following : • Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of your computer. Just press any key to save power. Do the...
... (nonsystem) disc in and turned on. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on. If pressing a key does not work, you are using a power strip, make sure it is plugged in a drive? If the LED is lit, check the following : • Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of your computer. Just press any key to save power. Do the...
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...; Check your drive by using the correct type of your USB keyboard to the lineout jack of disc. Check the following : • Make sure you are using a good (undamaged) disk. English 17 No sound comes out from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to toggle from the computer. Look for assistance. If your dealer or technical support center for the...
...; Check your drive by using the correct type of your USB keyboard to the lineout jack of disc. Check the following : • Make sure you are using a good (undamaged) disk. English 17 No sound comes out from mute to sound on. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to toggle from the computer. Look for assistance. If your dealer or technical support center for the...
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...problem. If this device. "TBR 21"] for single terminal connection to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: English 22 5 Regulations and safety notices Your telephone company may make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services...has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that any item will be set to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual ...
...problem. If this device. "TBR 21"] for single terminal connection to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: English 22 5 Regulations and safety notices Your telephone company may make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services...has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that any item will be set to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual ...
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... The CD or DVD drive used with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make automatic calls to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is a laser... Telecom's Telepermit requirements are spaced such that there is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 30 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another device connected to the same number within the limits for emergency use.
... The CD or DVD drive used with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make automatic calls to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is a laser... Telecom's Telepermit requirements are spaced such that there is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 30 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another device connected to the same number within the limits for emergency use.