Acer Veriton manual Information for your safety and comfort, Safety instructions

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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.

CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device

Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit:

Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet.

Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the computer.

If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.

CAUTION for Accessibility

Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Warnings

•Do not use this product near water.

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

•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 blocked or 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.

•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.

•To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage,

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Contents Users Guide Veriton SeriesPage Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructionsTurning the product off before cleaning Safe Listening Using electrical powerProduct servicing Telephone line safetyAdditional safety information Operating environmentMedical devices Vehicles Potentially explosive environmentsEmergency calls Mercury advisory Disposal instructionsTips and information for comfortable use Taking care of your vision Finding your comfort zoneDeveloping good work habits Xii Contents How do I back up files from my hard drive? Connecting to the network Connecting multimedia devicesNorton AntiVirus for selected models How do I open and watch a DVD?Index Page Empowering Technology Page Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering TechnologyAcer eSettings Management Acer eLock Management Acer eDataSecurity Management English Acer ePerformance Management Acer eAcoustics Management Using Acer eAcoustics ManagementQuiet Professional ModeAcer eRecovery Management English System tour Page Package contents Accessing the Users Guide Icon Component Front and rear panelsDescription KeyboardTaking care of your CDs and DVDs Optical drive for selected modelsEnglish Setting up your computer Page Adjusting your chair Arranging a comfortable work areaPositioning your PC Setting up your computer Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboardPositioning your mouse Connecting your mouse and keyboard Connecting peripheralsConnecting a monitor Taking care of your AC adapter Connecting the power cableTurning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting to the network Connecting optionsConnecting multimedia devices English English System utilities Page Adobe Reader How do I check for viruses? Norton AntiVirus for selected modelsNTI CD&DVD-Maker For models with CD or DVD Burner English How do I open and watch a DVD? PowerDVD for models with DVDReinstalling programs Bios utilityRecovering your system English If you have not yet backed-up your system English English English How do I back up files from my hard drive? Using backup Windows XP onlyHow do I defragment my hard drive? Disk defragmenter Windows XP onlyFrequently asked questions Page Frequently asked questions Pressed the power switch but the system did not boot upNothing appears on the screen Printer does not work No sound comes out from the computerSystem cannot write data on the hard disk or CD-R/CD-RW FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesTBR English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU Radio device regulatory notice GeneralFCC RF safety requirement English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV function English English Index Index