Tips and information for comfortable use xiiiENERGY STARAcer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save your money byreducing energy cost and protecting the environment withoutsacrificing features or performance. Acer is proud to offer ourcustomers products with the ENERGY STAR mark.What is ENERGY STAR?Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and preventgreenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set bythe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Acer is committed to offer productsand services worldwide that help customers save money, conserve energy andimprove the quality of our environment. The more energy we can save throughhigher energy efficiency, the more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks ofclimate change. More information refers towww.energystar.gov or www.energystar.gov/powermanagement.Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products: (only for certain models)• Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates.• Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" modeafter 10 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively.• Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or movingmouse.• Computers will save more than 80% energy when in Sleep mode.ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks.Tips and information for comfortable useComputer 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 acomputer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress,inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatlyincrease the risk of physical injury.Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis,tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms mayappear 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 discomfortand/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately andinform your company's health and safety department.