Page 3 - Information for your safety and; Safety instructions
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 5 - Disposal instructions
v CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Telephone line safety • Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not...
Page 6 - Tips and information for comfortable use
vi ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR qualified products save you money by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Acer is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark.What is ENERGY STAR?Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use les...
Page 9 - Contents
Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Disposal instructions v Tips and information for comfortable use vi 1 System tour 1 Front panel 2 Rear panel 2 Optical drive 3 Taking care of your optical discs 4 2 Setting up your computer 5 Arranging a comfortable work area 6 Posi...
Page 10 - Regulations and safety notices
Installing an expansion card 14 4 Frequently asked questions 15 Frequently asked questions 16 5 Regulations and safety notices 19 FCC notice 20 Modem notices 21 Laser compliance statement 23 LCD pixel statement 23 Macrovision copyright protection notice 24 Radio device regulatory notice 24 General 2...
Page 11 - System tour
Page 12 - Front panel
1 System tour 2 English Front panel The front panel of your computer has the following: Rear panel The rear 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 Reco...
Page 13 - Optical drive
3 Eng lis h The table below indicates the functions of the audio jacks on the rear panel: Note: See “Connecting peripherals” on page 7. Optical drive Your computer may come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive. This drive is located at the front of your External...
Page 14 - Taking care of your optical discs
1 System tour 4 English computer. A CD-ROM allows you to play different types of compact discs (CD). A DVD drive can read CDs, CD-I discs, video-CDs and digital video discs (DVD). CD-RW, DVD-Dual and DVD-Super multi drives can record (burn) recordadable and rewritable discs. Caution: Optical discs a...
Page 16 - Arranging a comfortable work area; Positioning your monitor
2 Setting up your computer 6 English Arranging a comfortable work area Take note of the following when selecting a location for your computer:• Do not put your computer near any equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference, such as radio transmitters, televisions, copy ...
Page 17 - Connecting peripherals; Connecting your mouse and keyboard; USB interface; Connecting a monitor
7 Eng lis h you can reach it with ease. • Adjust its position to allow enough space for movement without making you stretch or lean over. • Use your arm to move the mouse. Do not rest your wrist on the table when moving the mouse. Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer is easy. For the most...
Page 18 - Connecting the power cable; Turning on your computer; Turning off your computer
2 Setting up your computer 8 English Connecting the power cable Caution: Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area. Make sure that it matches your computer's voltage setting. If they don't match, change your computer's voltage setting according to your area's voltage range. Set the vo...
Page 19 - Upgrading
Page 20 - Installation precautions; ESD precautions; Post-installation instructions
3 Upgrading your computer 10 English Installation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with preinstallation and post-installation instructions. ESD precautions Electrostatic di...
Page 21 - Opening your computer; To remove the computer cover; Upgrading your computer
11 Eng lis h 2 Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier. 3 Replace the side panels. 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer. Opening your computer Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected ...
Page 22 - To remove a memory DIMM; To install a memory DIMM
3 Upgrading your computer 12 English To remove a memory DIMM Note: The memory DIMM has only one notch located toward the center of the module. 1 Remove the side panel. 2 Locate the memory DIMM socket on the mainboard. 3 Press the holding clips on both sides of the memory DIMM socket outward to relea...
Page 23 - To reconfigure your computer; Replacing the hard disk
13 Eng lis h 2 Align the memory DIMM with the socket (a). Press the memory DIMM into the socket until the clips lock onto the memory DIMM (b). Note: The memory DIMM sockets are slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a memory DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, turn the mem...
Page 24 - Installing an expansion card
3 Upgrading your computer 14 English 6 Reinstall the metal bracket frame to the housing. 7 Replace the computer cover. 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 mainboard. 3 Remove the bracket lock that hol...
Page 25 - Frequently
Page 29 - Regulations
Page 30 - FCC notice; Notice: Shielded cables
5 Regulations and safety notices 20 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 FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installat...
Page 31 - Notice: Canadian users; Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens; Modem notices; Notice for USA
21 Eng lis h and (2) 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 cla...
Page 32 - Notice for Australia
5 Regulations and safety notices 22 English If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor. Caution: To reduce the risk ...
Page 33 - Laser compliance statement
23 Eng lis h b The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt. 4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this ...
Page 34 - Macrovision copyright protection notice
5 Regulations and safety notices 24 English Macrovision copyright protection notice "U.S Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132." This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights....
Page 35 - List of applicable countries; The FCC RF safety requirement
25 Eng lis h • EN301 893 V1.4.1 (Applicable to 5GHz high performance RLAN) List of applicable countries EU member states as of July 2009 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom, Estonia, La...
Page 36 - Declaration of Conformity
5 Regulations and safety notices 26 English c Operation in 5 GHz band Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, e-mail:[email protected] And, Acer Europe SA Via Cantonale, Centro Galleria 2 6928...