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Disposal instructions
Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global
environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste
from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit
http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm
Mercury advisory
For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor
or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be
recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For
more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.
For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org.
Rechargeable Recycling Program in US and Canada
Acer supports the efforts of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation's
Call2Recycle (RBRC) program. The RBRC is deigned to recycle rechargeable
batteries at no cost to the consumer.
Disposal
To safety dispose of battery or rechargeable battery pack, including: Nickel
Metal Hydride "Ni-MH", Lithium Ion "Li-ion", and Small Sealed Lead "Pb"
rechargeable batteries weighing up to 2 lbs, we recommend that you take it to
a participating collection center. For a list of locations, go to www.rbrc.org or
Call 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837).
ENERGY STAR
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/powermanagement.
Note: The statement above is applicable only to eMachines
notebooks with an ENERGY STAR sticker located in the bottom
right-hand corner of the palm rest.
As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.