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Acer 3600 Series User Manual

Manual is about: Acer Desktop Computer User's Guide

Summary of 3600 Series

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    Veriton 3600 series user’s guide wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!J!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranti...

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    Iii 1 first things first 1 system specifications 5 package contents 6 accessing the user’s guide 7 2 system tour 9 features 12 performance 12 multimedia 12 connectivity 12 front panel 14 rear panel - vt3600d 16 rear panel - vt3600g 18 keyboard 20 programmable keys 21 internet/suspend keys 22 multime...

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    Iv connecting to the network 51 connecting multimedia devices 52 connecting usb devices 55 4 upgrading your computer 57 installation precautions 60 esd precautions 60 preinstallation instructions 60 post-installation instructions 61 opening your computer 62 to remove the computer cover 62 to replace...

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    V appendix b: taking care of your computer 111 important tips 112 cleaning and servicing 112 asking for technical assistance 113 index 115 wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!W!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    This chapter describes the system specifications and the contents of your computer package. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!4!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    1 first things first 4 system specifications component specification processor • intel pentium ® 4 1.8 - 3.6 ghz • intel celeron ® 2.0 - 2.6 ghz system memory four sdram slots support a maximum of 4 gb dual- channel ddr memory chipset • intel mch 865g • intel mch 865pe graphics intel mch 865g on-die...

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    5 security • chassis lock (kensington compatible) • chassis intrusion alarm chassis three models: h80, h40, h34a wake system wake on lan wake on modem mouse/keyboard hdd • 5400 rpm: 40 - 100 gb • 7200 rpm: 40 gb, 80 gb, 120 gb optical drive cd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd/cd-rw combo operating system...

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    1 first things first 6 package contents before you unpack your computer, make sure that you have enough space to set up your computer. Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • veriton 3600 series • i...

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    7 accessing the user’s guide this user’s guide is also available on your computer as an adobe acrobat pdf file. To access the user’s guide (for windows xp) 1 on the windows xp taskbar, click on the start button then select help and support center. 2 on the help and support center home page, double-c...

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    This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!22!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    2 system tour 12 features here are just a few of your computer’s many features: performance • intel pentium ® 4 supporting fsb up to 800 mhz or • intel celeron ® cpu supporting fsb up to 400 mhz • intel hyperthreading technology supported on 3.06 ghz and higher intel pentium ® 4 systems • intel 865g...

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    13 • one vga port • eight universal serial bus (usb) 2.0 ports (two internal, two on the front and four on the rear panel) • high-speed fax/data pci modem (optional) • broadcom 5705 10/100/1000base-t gigabit lan support with remote wake-up function wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!24!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3...

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    2 system tour 14 front panel your computer’s front panel consists of the following: label icon component 1 floppy drive light-emitting diode (led) 2 3.5-inch floppy drive 3 floppy drive eject button 4 cd-rom/dvd-rom/cd-rw headphone/earphone port 5 volume control 6 cd-rom/dvd-rom/cd-rw tray 7 cd-rom/...

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    15 note: the system has two microphone-in jacks (front and rear). However, you can not use both of them at the same time. By default, your system enables the microphone-in jack in front and disables the one at the back. 11 microphone-in jack (front) see note 12 headphone-out port 13 hard disk activi...

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    2 system tour 16 rear panel - vt3600d your computer’s rear panel consists of the following: label icon color component 1 power supply 2 voltage selector switch 3 keyhole 4 green ps/2 mouse port 5 teal or turquoise serial port 6 burgundy parallel/printer port 7 white network port 8 one touch recovery...

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    17 for information on how to connect the peripherals, see “connecting peripherals” on page 41 and “connecting options” on page 49. 9 light blue audio-in/line-in jack 10 monitor port (pci expansion card) 11 telephone/handset line port 12 power cord socket 13 purple ps/2 keyboard port 14 black usb por...

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    2 system tour 18 rear panel - vt3600g your computer’s rear panel consists of the following: label icon color component 1 power supply 2 voltage selector switch 3 keyhole 4 green ps/2 mouse port 5 teal or turquoise serial port 6 burgundy parallel/printer port 7 blue monitor port (on-die vga) 8 white ...

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    19 for information on how to connect the peripherals, see “connecting peripherals” on page 41 and “connecting options” on page 49. 9 one touch recovery button (optional) 10 light blue audio-in/line-in jack 11 monitor port (pci expansion card) 12 telephone/handset line port 13 power cord socket 14 pu...

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    2 system tour 20 keyboard the keyboard that came with your computer has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two windows keys, and twelve function keys. For information on how to connect your usb keyboard, please see “connecting peripherals” on page 41. No. Description 1 programmable k...

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    21 programmable keys the programmable keys help you directly access a url (web site) or launch any program, files, or application in your system. The fifth key is set to launch the windows media player. If you want to configure the settings of each key, right click on the magic keyboard icon located...

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    2 system tour 22 internet/suspend keys the internet/suspend keys consist of three buttons: icon key description email launches your email application. Web browser launches your current default browser. Suspend press this button to put system to sleep. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!33!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4...

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    23 multimedia keys allow you to conveniently play, pause, stop, step forward, or step back a song or movie using your keyboard. Icon key description play/pause press to start playing the audio track or video file. Press again to pause. Stop press to stop playing the audio track or video file. Forwar...

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    2 system tour 24 volume control/mute knob the volume control/mute knob controls the speaker volume. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the volume. Press it to toggle between mute and sound. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!35!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    25 lock keys the keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off to switch between two functions. Lock key description caps lock when activated, all alphabetic characters typed appear in uppercase (same function as pressing shift + ). Num lock when activated, the keypad is set to numeri...

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    2 system tour 26 cursor keys the cursor keys, also called the arrow keys, let you move the cursor around the screen. They serve the same function as the arrow keys on the numeric keypad when the num lock is toggled off. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!37!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    27 windows keys the keyboard has two keys that perform windows-specific functions. Key description windows logo key start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions, such as: • windows + tab: activate the next taskbar button • windows + e: explore my computer • windows + f: find do...

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    2 system tour 28 function keys the function keys, f1 - f12, let you perform specific functions, depending on the application that uses them. Palm rest the detachable palm rest provides you a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!39!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;...

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    29 optical drive your computer may come with a cd-rom, dvd-rom or a combo dvd/ cd-rw drive. This drive is located on the front panel of your computer. The cd-rom drive allows you to play different types of compact discs (cds). The dvd-rom drive allows you to play not only old cd-roms, cd-i discs, an...

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    2 system tour 30 2 when the disc tray slides open, place the cd or dvd gently on the tray. Make sure that the label or title side of the disc is facing upward. When holding a disc, hold it by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints. 3 push the eject button again to close the tray. To take...

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    31 hard disk your computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity enhanced-ide !!!! (e-ide) hard disk. Refer to “replacing the hard disk” on page 72 for instructions on how to upgrade or replace your hard disk wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!42!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!46!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    3 setting up your computer 36 arranging a comfortable work area working safely begins with the arrangement of your work space and the proper use of equipment. For this reason, it is very important to take time and think about how you are going to arrange your work area. Here are some points to consi...

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    37 2 attach the foot stands to the slots on the housing frame (b) as shown in the figure below: wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!48!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    3 setting up your computer 38 to position your pc in a desktop or horizontal position: 1 attach the foot stands as shown in the figure that follows. 2 place your computer in the desired location. Take note of the following when selecting a location for your computer: • do not put your computer near ...

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    39 positioning your monitor place your monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 50 to 60 centimeters away. Adjust the display in such a way that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. Positioning your keyboard the location of the keyboard is a very important factor to you...

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    3 setting up your computer 40 keyboard beside your monitor will make you turn your head while you type which could add tension to your neck muscles that may later result in neck strain. Positioning your mouse • the mouse should be placed on the same surface as your keyboard so that you can reach it ...

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    41 connecting peripherals setting up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, and the power cable. Note: the peripherals shown in the connections below are for your reference only. Actual device models may vary in select co...

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    3 setting up your computer 42 ps/2 mouse plug the ps/2 mouse cable into the ps/2 mouse port (green port) located on the rear panel of your computer. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!53!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    43 connecting your keyboard usb keyboard plug your usb keyboard cable into any of the usb ports (black port) located on the front and rear panel of your computer. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!54!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    3 setting up your computer 44 ps/2 keyboard plug your ps/2 keyboard cable into the ps/2 keyboard port (purple port) located on the rear panel of your computer. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!55!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    45 connecting a monitor the location of your monitor port depends on which veriton 3600 models you have. Refer to “rear panel - vt3600d” on page 16 or “rear panel - vt3600g” on page 18 to locate your monitor port(s). To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port (blue por...

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    3 setting up your computer 46 connecting the power cable caution! Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area. Make sure that it matches your computer’s voltage setting . If they don’t match, set your computer’s voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area. Set t...

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    47 turning on your computer after connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in the power cable, you are now ready to turn the computer on and get to work. To turn on your computer: 1 turn on all peripherals connected to your computer such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 on the...

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    3 setting up your computer 48 turning off your computer to turn off your computer, follow the steps below. For windows xp: 1 on the windows xp taskbar, click on the start button, and click turn off computer; then click turn off. 2 turn off all peripherals connected to your computer. For windows 2000...

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    49 connecting options connecting your printer your computer supports parallel, serial and usb printers. To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port (burgundy port) located on the rear panel of your computer. Note: the printer shown below is for your reference only. A...

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    3 setting up your computer 50 connecting the modem (optional) set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line and handset line into their corresponding ports on the rear panel of your computer. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!61!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    51 connecting to the network you can connect your computer to a local area network (lan) using a network cable. To do so, simply plug the network cable into the network port (white port) on the rear panel of your computer. Note: consult your network system administrator or operating system manual fo...

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    3 setting up your computer 52 connecting multimedia devices you can connect multimedia devices such as microphone, earphone or headphone, external speakers, and audio line-in device. These devices will allow you to take advantage of your computer’s multimedia features. Note: the multimedia devices s...

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    53 • earphones, headphones: connect to the headphone-out port (lime port) located on the front panel of your computer note: to adjust the volume of the headphones, click on the volume icon located on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen. When the volume control pops up, drag the volume control l...

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    3 setting up your computer 54 • external speakers: connect to the audio-out/line-out jack (lime jack) on the rear panel of your computer • audio line-in device: connect to the audio-in/line-in jack (light blue jack) located on the rear panel of your computer wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!65!!Uivstebz-!...

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    55 connecting usb devices universal serial bus (usb) is a serial bus design that is capable of cascading peripherals such as a digital camera, keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. With usb, complex cable connections can be eliminated. Your computer comes with six usb ports: two on ...

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    3 setting up your computer 56 note: some usb devices have a built-in usb port which allows you to connect or daisy-chain more usb devices. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!67!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    This chapter contains instructions on how to upgrade your computer and basic information about your system boards that you will find helpful when performing the upgrade process. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!6:!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    4 upgrading your computer 60 installation precautions before you install any computer component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important esd precautions along with preinstallation and post-installation instructions. Esd precautions electrostatic discharge ...

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    61 post-installation instructions observe the following after installing a computer component: 1 see to it that the components are installed according to the step- by-step instructions in their respective sections. 2 replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier. 3 replace the...

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    4 upgrading your computer 62 opening your computer caution: before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected to it. Read the “preinstallation instructions” on page 60. You need to open your computer before you can install additional components. See t...

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    63 to replace the computer cover 1 align the cover’s hinges to the housing frame (a); then gently push it in to slide it back into place (b). Secure the cover with two screws you removed earlier (c,d). Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!74!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    4 upgrading your computer 64 internal components the figure below shows what your computer looks like once you remove the cover: note: the mainboard model shown in the figure above may not be exactly the same with the one found in your computer. Number component 1 3.5-inch floppy drive 2 optical dri...

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    65 system boards mainboard layout the mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer. Refer to the section below for the corresponding mainboard layout of your veriton 3600 series computer model. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!76!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    67 label component agp1 agp slot (vt3600g only) see note aud1 line-in (top), line-out (middle), and rear microphone- in (bottom) ports atx1 power connector bios1 bios chipset bt1 battery cd1 cd-in connector com1 serial connector dled1 d-bracket (lanscope) connector dimm1 dimm2 dimm3 dimm4 dimm socke...

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    4 upgrading your computer 68 note: for the location of the agp slot on the veriton 3600 mainboard, see page 65. Jfp1 hdd led, power led connector power button and reset switch controller jkbms1 ps/2 mouse (upper) and keyboard (lower) ports jpw1 power connector (12v power) jrecover one touch recovery...

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    69 audio board the audio board that came with your computer should look like the figure that follows. Note: the system has two microphone-in jacks (front and rear). However, you can not use both of them at the same time. By default, your system enables the microphone-in jack in front and disables th...

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    4 upgrading your computer 70 upgrading your computer certain components of your computer are upgradeable such as the memory, the hard disk, the cpu and the expansion cards. You need to observe the “installation precautions” on page 60 when installing or removing a computer component. However, for sa...

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    71 3 press the holding clips on both sides of the ddr dimm socket outward to release the ddr dimm (1,2). Gently pull the ddr dimm out of the socket (3). To install a ddr dimm 1 locate the ddr dimm socket on the mainboard. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!82!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    4 upgrading your computer 72 2 align the ddr dimm with the socket (1). Press the ddr dimm into the socket until the clips lock onto the ddr dimm (2,3). Note: the ddr dimm sockets are slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a ddr dimm but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may h...

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    73 3 press the tabs (a) and (b) on both sides of the drive frame to release it from the housing. Rotate the drive frame to a 90-degree angle (c); then pull out (d), and remove the drive frame (e). Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!84!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    4 upgrading your computer 74 4 detach hard disk cable (a) and power cable (b) from the hard disk. Then, remove the screw that holds the hard disk to the housing (c). Set the screw aside. 5 slide the hard disk frame to the right (d); then gently move it inward (e) and pull it up to detach it (f). Wu4...

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    75 6 install the new hard disk into the housing (a,b,c,d,e). Secure it with the screw you removed earlier (f) and connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard disk (g,h). Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!86!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    4 upgrading your computer 76 7 reinstall the drive frame into the housing (i,j). Make sure the tabs on both sides snap into place. 8 reattach the cd or dvd drive and the floppy drive cables. Note: make sure that the other ends of the disk drive cables are securely connected to their corresponding co...

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    77 4 pull out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot. 5 remove the expansion card from its protective packaging. 6 align the card with the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!88!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4...

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    4 upgrading your computer 78 7 secure the card to your computer with the screw you removed earlier. 8 replace the computer cover (see page 63). When you turn on the computer, bios (basic input/output system) automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly-installed devices. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/...

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    This chapter describes the applications that are preinstalled on your computer. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!92!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    5 system utilities 82 depending on the hardware and optional features installed in your computer, your system came bundled with several program utilities designed to streamline your computer’s operations. These utilities may include any of the following: • acrobat ® reader ™ • acer lanscope client m...

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    83 acrobat reader acrobat reader is a software that lets you view, navigate, browse and print adobe portable document format (pdf) files on all major computer platforms. To read a pdf document you can: • simply double click on any file with an icon like that shown above. Or 1 on the windows taskbar,...

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    5 system utilities 84 acer lanscope (optional) acer lanscope allows desktop management via the web, standard network, or dial-up connections. It is compatible with the leading management specifications, such as wired for management 2.0, desktop management interface (dmi) v2.0, and others. Your compu...

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    85 norton antivirus norton antivirus is an anti-virus software which finds and repairs infected files, protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure. It also scans incoming email attachments for viruses. It provides useful virus detection and repair facilities. How do i check f...

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    5 system utilities 86 you can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working. For more information about norton a...

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    87 nti cd-maker (for models with cd-rw) the nti cd-maker is a cd-recording software which allows you to create and copy audio, data and videos to cd-r or cd-rw discs. To copy an audio or data disc: 1 click the quick burning icon on the desktop. 2 insert the cd you would like to copy into the source ...

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    5 system utilities 88 4 click the start button to begin copying. For more information about nti cd-maker and its other features, refer to the ntl cd-maker help menu. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!99!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    89 powerdvd (for models with dvd) powerdvd is a high-quality, pure software dvd player which brings high-quality movies and karaoke to your multimedia pc. You can play back high resolution dvd titles or mpeg-2 files with mpeg-2 video and dolby digital (ac-3) audio. Powerdvd provides a complete set o...

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    5 system utilities 90 bios utility the bios utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's basic input/output system (bios). Since most computers are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration probl...

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    91 reinstalling programs if you uninstall one of the preinstalled programs and want to reinstall it, do the following: 1 make sure that the system is turned on. 2 insert the system cd into the cd or dvd drive. 3 select the application that you want to reinstall. 4 follow all onscreen instructions un...

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    5 system utilities 92 recovering your system if your operating system files are lost or damaged, the recovery process will restore your system's original factory default settings. Your acer veriton series computer includes a one touch recovery button, a feature that makes restoring your system quick...

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    93 2 press the button. After a moment the following screen will appear on your display. 3 click ok. You will be prompted again to continue. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!:4!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!3114!!5;28!Qn.

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    5 system utilities 94 4 click ok again. 5 after 15 seconds the system will reboot and initate the restore operation. 6 after the recovery operation finishes the system will reboot again. You will be required to go through the setup process again. Wu4711tfsjft`fo/cppl!!Qbhf!:5!!Uivstebz-!Bqsjm!4-!311...

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    95 caution! Running the recovery operation will erase all files previously saved in your computer so make sure to back up your important files before starting the recovery process. If you attempt to restore your system using the one touch feature, and the system does not respond, contact your local ...

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    5 system utilities 96 using backup (windows xp only) the backup utility creates copies of information on your hard disk. In the event that the original data on your hard disk is erased or overwritten, or becomes inaccessible because of a hark disk malfunction, you can use the copy to restore your lo...

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    97 disk defragmenter (windows xp only) the disk degfragmentation utility consolidates files and folders on your computer’s hard disk. This allows your computer to access files and folders and save new data more efficiently. By consolidating your files and folders, the defragmenter also consolidates ...

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    6 frequently asked questions 102 the following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions to the situation. Q: i pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. A: check the led located beside the power...

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    103 q: nothing appears on the screen. A: your computer’s power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. Just press any key to turn the display back on. If pressing a key does not work, contact your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. Q: the printer does n...

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    6 frequently asked questions 104 q: system cannot read diskette, hard disk, cd or dvd information. A: check the following: • make sure that you are using the correct type of disc. See page 29. • make sure the cd or dvd is inserted into the drive correctly. • check if the cd or dvd is clean and not s...

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    Appendix a: notices 106 fcc notice this device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device gen...

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    107 use conditions this part 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. Notice:...

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    Appendix a: notices 108 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. ...

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    109 lithium battery statement caution danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Macrovision ® statement this product incorporates copyrigh...

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    Appendix b: taking care of your computer 112 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 ...

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    113 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. To clean your pointing device to clean a regular mouse (with rubber ball) 1 open the circular cover underneath the mouse. 2 take out the rubber ball and w...

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    115 index a accessing the user’s guide 7 applications 82 b bios utility 90 c computer maintenance 112 cleaning 112 servicing 112 connecting options multimedia devices 52 audio line-in device 54 earphones/headphones 53 external speakers 52 joystick 52 microphone 52 network 49, 51 printer 49 usb devic...

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    116 connecting peripherals external monitor 45 power cable 46 usb keyboard 43 usb mouse 41 keyboard 39 monitor 39 mouse 40 software 82 system boards 65 audio board 69 mainboard 65, 66 system utilities acrobat reader 83 nti cd-maker 87, 89 powerdvd 89 reinstalling programs 91 t turning off computer 4...