Page 3 - iii; Safety instructions; Turning the product off before cleaning
iii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do...
Page 4 - iv; Safe listening; Using electrical power
iv • Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by hearing experts,to prote...
Page 5 - Product servicing; Additional safety information
v Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personne...
Page 6 - Disposal instructions; Mercury advisory
vi Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www....
Page 7 - vii; Tips and information for comfortable use; Finding your comfort zone
vii 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 ...
Page 8 - viii; Taking care of your vision
viii Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. Eyes•...
Page 9 - Contents
Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information v Disposal instructions vi Tips and information for comfortable use vii System tour 1 Environment 2 Setting up your computer 3 Necessary to know before setup 3 Selecting a location 3 Opening the package...
Page 11 - English; System tour; Your computer consists of the following:
1 English System tour Your computer consists of the following: Icon Description Icon Description Power button Floppy drive (selected models only) Microphone jack Optical drive (selected models only) Speaker or headphone jack Media card reader (selected models only) USB port IEEE 1394/FireWire jack (...
Page 12 - Environment; Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
System tour 2 English Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-ope...
Page 13 - Setting up your computer; Necessary to know before setup; Selecting a location
3 English Setting up your computer The AcerSystem is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. The computer uses a state-of-the-art bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. Your AcerSy...
Page 14 - Opening the package; Connecting peripherals; Starting your computer
Setting up your computer 4 English Opening the package Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for later use. Ensure that all items are present and in good condition. If any of the following items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • AcerSystem • Mouse ...
Page 15 - Shutting down your computer; Opening the computer; Remove the screws on the chassis.; Setting up new components; Probable upgrades are:; Audio and Video Set up Procedures; Audio output device priority:
5 English Shutting down your computer From the "Start" menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK. In the event of a system crash, press and hold the power button on the front of the system for four seconds. After the system has shut down, turn off all peripheral devices. System upgrade Y...
Page 16 - Switching audio output
Setting up your computer 6 English After finishing setting up your operating system, the audio output priority will be as shown in the table below. • USB speakers and HDMI devices can support hot-plugging. Analog speakers will always be listed in the output device priority list regardless of the pre...
Page 17 - Setting up displays
7 English Setting up displays • Right-click on the desktop and choose Screen resolution. • Choose the monitor that you want to set as the primary monitor and check Make this my main display, then press Apply and OK to change the setting. • If you want to extend your desktop to the second monitor, se...
Page 18 - To watch videos or listen to music open; Navigating media and photos; Shared files; Devices connected to your network are shown in the; Home Shared; section. Select a device, then the select the category to explore.
8 English Acer clear.fi (only for certain models) With Acer clear.fi, you can enjoy videos, photos and music. Stream media from, or to, other devices with Acer clear.fi installed. Note: All devices must be connected to the same network. To watch videos or listen to music open clear.fi Media , to bro...
Page 19 - Which devices are compatible?; In the bottom right corner, select; Play to; Select the remote device that will be used to play the file.
9 English Note: You must activate sharing on the device that stores the files. Open clear.fi on the device that stores the files, select Edit then make sure Share my library on local network is active. Which devices are compatible? Certified Acer devices with clear.fi or DLNA software can be used wi...
Page 20 - Frequently asked questions
10 English Frequently asked questions The following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions to the situation. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. A: Check the LED located above the p...
Page 22 - Taking care of your computer; Important tips
12 English Taking care of your computer Please read the important instructions listed in this section. Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer. Important tips • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a ...
Page 24 - Regulations and safety notices; FCC notice; Notice: Shielded cables
14 English Regulations and safety notices 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 FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installatio...
Page 25 - Notice: Canadian users; Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens
15 English this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est ...
Page 26 - Modem notices; Notice for USA; Notice for Australia
16 English Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. Upon request, you must provide this information t...
Page 27 - Notice for New Zealand
17 English Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort ...
Page 28 - Laser compliance statement; List of applicable countries
18 English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTCAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Digital audio output stat...
Page 29 - Declaration of Conformity
19 English Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi, New Taipei City 221, TaiwanContact Person: Mr. RU Jan, e-mail: [email protected] And, Acer Italy s.r.l Via Lepetit, ...
Page 31 - Federal Communications Commission
21 English Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St., San Jose CA 95110, U. S. A.Tel : 254-298-4000 Fax : 254-298-4147 www.acer.com Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditi...