Acer Veriton manual Tips and information for comfortable use

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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). In the average home, 75% of all electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. ENERGY STAR qualified home electronic products in the off position use up to 50% less energy than conventional equipment. More information refers to http://www.energystar.gov and http://www.energystar.gov/powermangement.

As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

This product has been shipped enabled for power management:

•Activate display’ Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity.

•Activate computer’s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity.

•Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button.

•More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management.

Tips and information for comfortable use

Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.

Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:

•numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation

•aching, soreness or tenderness

•pain, swelling or throbbing

•stiffness or tightness

•coldness or weakness

If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department.

The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.

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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 Norton AntiVirus for selected models Connecting to the network Connecting multimedia devicesHow do I open and watch a DVD? How do I back up files from my hard drive?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