Acer Aspire E500 User Manual

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vENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that givespeople the power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and withoutsacrificing quality or product features. Products that earn the ENERGY STARprevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelinesset by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department ofEnergy (DOE). In the average home, 75% of all electricity used to power home electronics isconsumed while the products are turned off. ENERGY STAR qualified home electronicproducts in the off position use up to 50% less energy than conventional equipment. Moreinformation refers to http://www.energystar.gov and http://www.energystar.gov/powermangement.Note: Note: The statement above is applicable only to AcerSystem with an ENERGY STARsticker.As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGYSTAR 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 useComputer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are alsoat risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long workperiods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personalhealth and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis orother 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 weaknessIf you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or painrelated to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's healthand safety department.The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.Finding your comfort zoneFind your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, orraising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips:• refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture• avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward