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Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. Should the 
product fall, it could be seriously damaged.

5

Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable 
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These 
openings must not be covered. The openings should never be blocked by 
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This 
product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or 
in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

6

This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the 
label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your 
dealer or local power company.

7

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this 
product where people will walk on the cord.

8

If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure the total ampere 
rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed 
the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure the total rating of all 
products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.

9

Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as 
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could 
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into 
the product.

10 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.

11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified 

service personnel under the following conditions:
a

When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

b

If liquid has been spilled into the product.

c

If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d

If the product does not operate normally when the operating 
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered 
by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other 
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work 
by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

e

If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged.

f

If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a 
need for service.

12 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your 

accessories box) for this unit. It should be the detachable type: UL listed/
CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its 
equivalent. Maximum length is 4.6 metres (15 feet).

 

Summary of Contents for AcerPower FV

Page 1: ...AcerPower FV User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model Number ___________...

Page 3: ...ting your computer 8 Shutting down your computer 8 Troubleshooting 9 Taking care of your computer 11 Important tips 11 Cleaning and servicing 11 To clean your computer and keyboard 11 To clean your pointing device 12 To clean your optical mouse 12 To clean your monitor 12 When to contact a service technician 12 Asking for technical assistance 12 Energy Star guidelines compliance 13 Declaration of ...

Page 4: ...Remark All images are for reference purposes only Actual configuration may vary ...

Page 5: ...omputer consists of the following Front panel No Description No Description 1 Optical drive 2 Floppy drive 3 Multimedia card reader optional 4 Power button 5 Microphone jack 6 Speaker or headphone jack 7 USB 2 0 ports 8 Indicator ...

Page 6: ...connector 4 Center surround Subwoofer jack 5 Line in jack 6 Modem card optional 7 Power cord socket 8 Voltage selector switch 9 PS 2 mouse connector 10 PS 2 Keyboard connector 11 VGA port 12 Serial port 13 USB 2 0 ports 14 Side surround jack 15 Rear surround jack 16 Microphone in jack 17 Line out Front surround jack ...

Page 7: ... 52X 24X DVD CD RW combo or DVD writer High capacity Enhanced IDE drive SATA Supports USB 2 0 high performance peripherals Multimedia 3D quality audio system via onboard audio controller Audio in line in audio out line out headphone out and external microphone in jacks Connectivity Two PS 2 ports for keyboard and mouse One parallel port One VGA port Serial port Six USB 2 0 ports two front four rea...

Page 8: ...s section provides a brief description of basic system peripherals Mouse PS 2 or USB manufacturing option The included mouse is a standard two button wheel mouse Connect the mouse to the PS 2 mouse port or USB port on the back panel of the system Keyboard PS 2 or USB manufacturing option Connect the keyboard to the PS 2 keyboard port or USB port on the back panel of the system ...

Page 9: ...ct the speaker cable to the audio out external speaker port on the back panel of the system For more detailed information about the speakers please refer to the included operating instructions Note Speakers are optional and the appearance might be different depending on the actual product ...

Page 10: ...ack and off Set up new components You can only use components compatible with AcerPower FV computers Before you choose new components please ask your authorised Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your AcerPower FV system In order to ensure proper setup and installation please refer to the instructions provided with your new components Probable upgrades are Upgrade to high capacity HD...

Page 11: ...he system can accommodate extra peripheral equipment through these I O ports Your system can also support an optional high speed fax data modem or an additional LAN local area network card Furthermore the system is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP operating systems Necessary to know before setup Prior to setting up your AcerPower FV system Select a location Open package Select location Selecti...

Page 12: ...ng all peripherals to the system After everything is connected plug the power cord into the system and insert the other end into a power outlet Starting your computer After connecting all the peripheral equipment start your computer according to the steps below 1 Power on all peripheral equipment such as monitor printer fax speakers etc 2 Turn on the system Once the start up process is complete yo...

Page 13: ...ED is lit check the following Is a non bootable non system floppy disc in the floppy drive If yes remove or replace it with a system floppy disc and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart your computer Q Nothing appears on the screen A Your computer s power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not work restart you...

Page 14: ...t again Caution If you reformat a floppy disc you will lose all data on it Make sure the floppy disc CD or DVD is inserted correctly i e rightside up into the proper drive e g floppy disc goes into floppy drive DVD goes into DVD drive Check to be sure the CD or DVD is clean and unscratched Check your drive by using a good i e undamaged floppy or optical disc If your floppy CD or DVD drive cannot r...

Page 15: ...jects on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere rating of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not ex...

Page 16: ...for maintenance instructions To clean your monitor Make sure you keep your screen clean For cleaning instructions refer to the documentation that came with your monitor When to contact a service technician If you drop and damage the computer If liquid has been spilled into the computer If the computer is not operating normally Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance contact your l...

Page 17: ...peration with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference with radio and TV reception Modem notices TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences among the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself ...

Page 18: ...net slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product 10 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 11 Unplug this product from the wall...

Page 19: ...éver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilFVarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anvãnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera...

Page 20: ...TTER 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 VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA ...

Page 21: ...ctrical business equipment This equipment has been approved to Council Decision 98 482 EC CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN We Acer Inc hereby declare that the equipment bearing the trade name and model number specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible and that al...

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