AcerSystem User's Guide
Copyright © 2007. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. AcerSystem User's Guide Original Issue: 04/2007 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
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 not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Warnings • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table.
iv • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/ CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. 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.
v ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product features. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE).
vi • stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles • take short rests 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 view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, ex
Safety instructions Disposal instructions Tips and information for comfortable use 1 System tour Front and rear panels 2 Setting up your computer Arranging a comfortable work area Positioning your PC Connecting peripherals Connecting your mouse and keyboard (for selected models) Connecting a monitor Connecting the power cable Connecting to the network Turning on your computer Turning off your computer 3 Frequently asked questions Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices FCC notice Modem notices Laser c
1 1 System tour Front and rear panels Your computer's front and rear panels consist of the following: Icon Component Icon Component Eject button DVI DVI port* Power button CRT/LCD monitor port Hard disk drive indicator OBR (One Button Recovery) button* LAN indicator / Network port Line-out jack USB ports Microphone-in jack Kensington lock Headphone/Speaker-out/line-out port DC-in jack Line-in jack IEEE 1394 port* Media card reader* Optical disk drive indicator* TV-OUT S-video output
2 2 Setting up your computer Arranging a comfortable work area Positioning your PC 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 machines or heating and air-conditioning equipment. • Avoid dusty areas and extremes of temperature and humidity.
3 Caution: Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area. Make sure that it matches your computer's voltage setting. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cable or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cable and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cable, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug.
4 3 Frequently asked questions The following questions indicate possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions. I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. Check the LED located above the power switch. If the LED is not lit, no power is being applied to the system. Try the following: • Check if you properly plugged the power cable into an electrical outlet.
5 Appendix A: 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 installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
6 Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.acer.com/support/ certificate.htm for complete documents.
7 Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage allowed in the countries of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use. For further information, please contact local office in the country of use.
8 APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS. ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN. VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE.
9 • Article 3.1(b) EMC • • • • • • EN301 489-1 V1.4.1:2002 EN301 489-17 V1.2.1:2002 EN301 489-3 V1.4.1:2002 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) EN301 489-7 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) EN301 489-24 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages • • • • EN300 328 V1.5.1:2004 EN301 893 V1.2.3:2003 EN300 220-1 V1.3.1:2000 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) EN300 220-3 V1.1.
10 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
11 Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: • EN60950-1:2001 + A11:2004 • EN60065:2002 for AV product Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
