Acer ACERPOWER F3 User Manual

AcerPower F3

User’s Guide

Copyright© 2005 Acer Incorporated
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AcerPower F3
User’s Guide

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affixed to your computer. All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial
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System Tour 1

Front panel 1
Rear Panel 3
System Features 4

Performance 4
Multimedia 4
Connectivity 4

System peripherals 5

Mouse (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) 5
Keyboard (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) 5
Speakers 6

System upgrade 6

Opening the computer 6
Setting up new components 7

Acer eRecovery 8

Create backup 8
Restore from backup 9
Create factory default image CD 9
Re-install bundled software without CD 9
Change password 10

Acer disc-to-disc recovery 11

Restore without a Recovery CD 11
Multilingual operating system installation 11

Contents

Setting up your computer 13

Before commencing setup 13

Selecting location 13

Opening the package 13
Connecting the peripherals 14
Starting your computer 14
Shutting down your computer 14

Troubleshooting 15

Taking Care of your computer 17

Important tips 17
Cleaning and servicing 17

To clean your computer and keyboard 17

To clean your pointing device 18

To clean your optical mouse 18

To clean your monitor 18

When to contact a service technician 18

Asking for technical assistance 18
Energy Star Guidelines Compliance 19
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries 19
Modem notices 19

TBR 21 19
Important safety instructions 19
Lithium battery statement 21
Laser compliance statement 22
Declaration of conformity for CE marking 23
Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of Conformity 25

Remark: All the drawings in the Guide are diagrams. About
components’s quantity and style, substances shall take precedence.

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System Tour

Your computer’s front panel consists of the following:

Front panel

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No. Description No. Description

1 Optical drive (optional) 2 Floppy drive (optional)

3 Card reader (optional) 4 Power button

5 Microphone jack 6 Speaker or headphone jack

7 USB ports 8 Indicator

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No. Description No. Description

1 Optical drive (optional) 2 Floppy drive (optional)

3 Indicator 4 Power button

5 Speaker or headphone jack 6 Microphone jack

7USB ports

Note: The specifications above are for reference only. The exact

configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.

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Rear Panel

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No. Description No. Description

1 Power cord socket 2 Voltage selector switch

3 Fan aperture 4 PS/2 keyboard connector

5 PS/2 mouse connector 6 Serial port

7 Printer connector 8 Monitor connector

9 USB 2.0 ports 10 RJ-45 Ethernet connector

11 Microphone jack 12 Line-out jack

13 Line-in jack 14 Extension card slots

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System Features

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Your computer features:

Performance

• Intel® Pentium® 4 Socket LGA775 CPU

• System Memory DDRII 400/533 DIMM, 4 DDR DIMM Slots,
expandable to 4GB

• Power management functions

• 3.5 inch floppy drive / card reader (optional)

• CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW (52X/24X), DVD/CD-RW combo or
DVD writer (optional)

• High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE drive / SATA

• Support for 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

Note: the system has two microphone-in Jacks (front and rear)

Connectivity

• Two PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse

• One parallel port

• One serial port

• One VGA port

• 6 USB 2.0 ports (two on the front, four on the rear panel and two
reserved )

• 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet network

• Speaker out (front, rear)

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System peripherals

The AcerPower F3 computer consists of the system itself, and system
peripherals, like a mouse, a keyboard and a set of speakers (optional).
This section provides a brief description of the 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.

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Speakers

For systems bundled with speakers, before powering on the system,
connect 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.

System upgrade

You can expand your AcerPower F3 system quickly and easily by adding
components. You can also upgrade the components of your AcerPower
F3 system.

Opening the computer

Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the
computer and unplug the power cord from the outlet.

• Remove the two screws on the side panel.

• Slide the panel back and off.

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Setting up new components

You can only use components compatible with AcerPower F3
computers. Before you choose new components, please ask your
authorized Acer dealer whether the part is compatible with your
AcerPower F3 system.

In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please consult the
instructions provided with your new components.

Possible upgrades include:

• Upgrade to High Capacity HDD

• Expand high-level memory

• Upgrade from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW
combo or DVD writer

• Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots e.g., PCI fax/
modem card

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Acer eRecovery

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Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system.
Users can create and save a backup of the current system configuration
to hard drive, CD, or DVD.

Acer eRecovery consists of the following functions:
1 Create backup
2 Restore from backup
3 Create factory default image CD
4 Re-install bundled software without CD
5 Change Acer eRecovery password
This chapter will guide you through each process.

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

Create backup

Users can create and save backup images to hard drive, CD, or DVD.
1 Boot to Windows XP
2 Press <Alt>+<F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility.
3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.
4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click

Next.

5 In the Recovery settings window, select Backup snapshot image

and click Next.

6 Select the backup method.

a Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disc image on drive D:.
b Backup to optical device to store the backup disc image on CD

or DVD (only available on systems that include an optical disc

burner).
7 After choosing the backup method, click Next.
Follow the instruction on screen to complete the process.

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Restore from backup

Users can restore backup previously created (as stated in the Create
backup section) from hard drive, CD, or DVD.

1 Boot to Windows XP.
2 Press <Alt>+<F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility.
3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.
4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click

Next.

5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen

instructions to complete the restore process.

Note: The "Restore C:" item is enabled only if there is a user
backup stored on the hard drive (D:\). Please refer to the Create
backup section.

Create factory default image CD

When the System CD and Recovery CD are not available, you can create
them by using this feature.

1 Boot to Windows XP.
2 Press <Alt>+<F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility.
3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.
4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click

Next.

5 In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disc and

click Next.

6 In the Burn image to disc window, select 01. Factory default image

and click Next.

7 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

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Re-install bundled software without CD

Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver
and application re-installation.

1 Boot to Windows XP.

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2 Press <Alt>+<F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility.
3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.
4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click

Next.

5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/

drivers and click Next.

6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on

screen to re-install.

At first launch, Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and
may take few seconds to bring up the software content window.

Change password

Acer eRecovery and Acer disc-to-disc recovery are protected by a
password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to
change the password in Acer eRecovery.

1 Boot to Windows XP.
2 Press <Alt>+<F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility.
3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.
4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click

Next.

5 In the Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer

eRecovery password and click Next.

6 Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

Note: If the system crashes, and will not boot to Windows, you can
run Acer disc-to-disc recovery to restore the factory default image
under DOS mode.

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Acer disc-to-disc recovery

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

Restore without a Recovery CD

This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original
software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook.
Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be
reformatted and all data will be erased.) It is important to back up all
data files before you use this option.

1 Restart the system.
2 While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt>+<F10> at the same

time to enter the recovery process.

3 The message "The system has password protection. Please enter

000000:" is displayed.
4 Enter six zeros and continue.
5 The Acer Recovery main page appears.
6 Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items (operating system

versions) and press <Enter> to select.

Important: This feature occupies 2-3 GB in a hidden partition on
your hard drive.

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Multilingual operating system installation

Follow the instructions to choose the operating system and language
you prefer when you first power-on the system.

1 Turn on the system.
2 Acer's multilingual operating system selection menu will pop-up

automatically.
3 Use the arrow keys to scroll to the language version you want.

Press <Enter> to confirm your selection.
4 The operating system and language you choose now will be the

only option for future recovery operations.
5 The system will install the operating system and language you

choose.

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Setting up your computer

AcerPower F3 is a versatile, high-power system, supporting Intel®
Socket LGA775 CPUs. The computer uses Peripheral Component
Interface Express (PCI Express). This improves system efficiency and
helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications.

Your AcerPower F3 has standard I/O (Input/Output) interfaces such as a
parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, USB ports, two
microphone ports and stereo line-out jacks (one at the front and one
on the rear panel) and a stereo line-in jack. The system can
accommodate extra peripheral equipment through those I/O ports.

Support for an ethernet LAN is included as standard. In addition your
system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem.

Furthermore, the system is compatible with Windows® XP operating
systems.

Before commencing setup

Prior to setting up your AcerPower F3 System:

• Select a location

• Open the package

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Selecting location

Selecting the optimum location for your computer:

• Don't place the system too close to other electrical equipment.

• Don't place the system in high traffic areas or where the power

cord or other cords may be stepped on.

• Avoid placing the system in any location that is excessively dusty or

damp.

Opening the package

Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for later
use.

Ensure that all items are present and in good condition. If any of the
following items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer
immediately.

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• AcerPower F3 Series

• PS/2 or USB keyboard (manufacturing option)

• PS/2 or USB mouse (manufacturing option)

• Speakers ( for selected models only)

• User's Guide and Starter poster

Other user documentation and third party software.

Connecting the peripherals

Note: Don't connect the system power cord before connecting 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 below steps:

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, you can

begin to use the computer.

Shutting down your computer

From the "Start" Menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK.

In the event of a system crash, press and hold the power button on the
front of the system for four seconds. After the system has shut down,
turn off all peripheral devices.

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Troubleshooting

The following questions are possible situations that may arise during
the use of your computer and each is followed by simple answers and
solutions to the situation.

Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up.

A: Check the LED located above the power switch.

If the LED is not lit, no power is being applied to the system. Do any of
the following:

• Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of

the computer is set to the correct voltage.

• Check if you properly plugged the power cable into an electrical

outlet.

• If you are using a power strip or AVR, make sure that it is plugged

in and turned on.

If the LED is lit, check the following:

• Is a non bootable (non system) diskette in the floppy drive? If yes,

remove or replace it with a system diskette 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.

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If pressing a key does not work, try restarting your computer. If
restarting your computer does not work, contact your dealer or the
technical support center for assistance.

Q: The printer does not work.

A: Do the following:

• Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that

it is turned on.

• Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the

system's parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer.

• For additional information concerning the printer, refer to the

printer's documentation.

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Q: No sound comes out from the speakers.

A: Check the following:

• The volume may be muted. Look for the Volume icon on the
taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute
option. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your
USB keyboard to toggle the mute function.

• If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are connected to
the line-out jack of your computer, the internal or built-in
speakers are automatically turned off.

Q: System cannot read a diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information.

A: Check the following:

• Make sure that you are using the correct type of media.

• Check if the diskette is formatted correctly. If not, format it again.

Caution: If you reformat a diskette, you will lose any data on it.

Make sure the diskette, CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly.

• Check if the CD or DVD is clean and not scratched.

• Check your drive by using a good (i.e., undamaged) diskette or a
good disc. If your floppy drive, CD or DVD drive can not read the
information on the good diskette, CD or DVD there may be a
problem with the drive. Contact your dealer or technical support
center for assistance.

Q: System cannot write to diskette, hard disk or disc.

A: Check the following:

• Make sure the media is not write-protected.

• Make sure that you are using the correct type of diskette. Check if
the diskette is formatted correctly. If not, format it again.

Caution: If you reformat a diskette, you will lose any data on it.

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Taking Care of your computer

Please read the important instructions listed in this section. Following
these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your
computer.

Important tips

• Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it
near sources of heat, such as a radiator.

• Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.

• Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.

• Do not spill water on the computer.

• Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.

• Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.

• Never place the system on uneven surfaces.

• Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.
Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal
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 exceed the fuse rating.

• Check the documentation that came with your software programs
to see if you can select other combinations of resolution and color.
These adjustments could make viewing the screen more
comfortable.

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Cleaning and servicing

To clean your computer and keyboard

1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.
2 Use a soft cloth moistened with water and gently wipe the exterior

of the computer and the keyboard. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners.

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To clean your pointing device

To clean your mouse (with rubber ball)
1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse.
2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth.
3 Put the ball back and replace the cover.

To clean your optical mouse

For users of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came
with your mouse for maintenance instructions.

To clean your monitor

Make sure that 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 dropped and damaged 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 local dealer or distributor. You
may also access the acer web site (www.acersupport.com) for
information on how and where to contact the service centers available
in your area.

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Energy Star Guidelines Compliance

As an Energy Partner, Acer Inc., has determined that this product meets the
Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

Declaration of Conformity for EU countries

Hereby, Acer, declares that this personal computer is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables
to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to
comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation
with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception.

Modem notices

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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 between the individual PSTNs
provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an
unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination
point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in
the first instance.

Important safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.

1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

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3 Do not use this product near water.
4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product

may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

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 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.

6 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the

marking 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 persons will walk on the cord.

8 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total

ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that 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 on 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.

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

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

13 Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving

or disassembling this equipment.

14 Avoid using a telephone line (other than cordless type) during an

electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.

Lithium battery statement

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 local regulations. Recycle if at all
possible.

ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning
må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Léver det brugte
batteri tilbage til leverandøren.

ADVARSEL
Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme
batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten.
Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.

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VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Anvãnd samma batterityp
eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

VAROITUS
Päristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo
ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty
paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

VORSICHT!
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz
nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem
ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.

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Laser compliance statement

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The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD
or DVD drive’s classification label (content shown below) is located on
the drive.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO
BEAM.

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.
VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA
SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN

VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I
STRÅLEN

ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN

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Declaration of conformity for CE marking

Name of manufacturer: Acer Inc.

Address of manufacturer: 8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd.,

Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221,

Declares that product: Personal computer

Model: AcerPower F3

Conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as attested by conformity
with the following harmonised standards:

EN55022:1998 /A1: 2000; AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2002: Limits and methods of
measurement of Radio Interference characteristics of Information
Technology Equipment

EN55024: 1998/A1: 2001; AS/NZS CISPR 24: 1997: Information
technology equipment -- Immunity characteristics -- Limits and

methods of measurement including:

Standard Description Results Criteria

EN61000-4-2: 1995/A1: 1998/A2: 2001
AS/NZS 61000.4.2: 2002

EN61000-4-3: 1996/A1: 1998/A2: 2001
AS/NZS 61000.4.3: 1999

EN61000-4-4: 1995/A1: 2001/A2: 2001
AS/NZS 61000.4.4: 1999

EN61000-4-5: 1995/A1: 2001
AS/NZS 61000.4.5: 1999

EN61000-4-6: 1996/A1: 2001
AS/NZS 61000.4.6: 1999

Electrostatic Discharge Pass B

Radio-Frequency, Electromagnetic Field Pass A

Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Pass B

Surge Pass B

Conductive Disturbance Pass A

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EN61000-4-8: 1993/A1: 2001
AS/NZS 61000.4.8: 2002

EN61000-4-11: 1994/A1: 2001
AS/NZS 61000.4.11: 1999

Power Frequency Magnetic Field Pass A

Voltage Dips / Short Interruption and
Voltage Variation

>95% in 10ms Pass B

30% in 500ms Pass C

>95% in 5000ms Pass C

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Standard Description Results

EN61000-3-2: 2000
AS/NZS 61000.3.2: 2003

EN61000-3-3: 1995
A1: 2001/ AS/NZS 61000.3.3: 1998

Limits for harmonics current emissions Pass

Limits for voltage fluctuations and flicker in low­voltage supply systems.

Pass

Conforms to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as attested by
conformity with the following harmonized standard:

EN60950: 2000 3rd: Safety of Information Technology Equipment
Including electrical 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 all the necessary steps have been taken and are in
force to assure that production units of the same equipment will
continue to comply with the requirements.

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Easy Lai / Director

Acer Incorporated

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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.

The following local Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for
this declaration:

Product name: Personal computer

Model: AcerPower F3

Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation

Address of responsible party: 2641 Orchard Parkway, San Jose,

CA 95134, U.S.A.

Contact person: Mr. Young Kim

Phone no.: 408-922-2909

Fax no.: 408-922-2606

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