Acer Veriton 3600GT, Veriton 3600V manual Index

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Index

A

accessing the user’s guide 6 applications 67

B

BIOS utility 75

C

computer maintenance

102

 

cleaning

102

 

 

 

servicing

102

 

 

connecting options

 

 

 

multimedia devices

43

45

audio line-in device

earphones/headphones 44

external speakers

43

joystick

43

43

 

microphone

 

network

40,

42

 

 

printer

40

46

 

 

USB devices

 

 

D

disk drives CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive

inserting CDs/DVDs 22 taking care CDs/DVDs 23

hard disk 24

F

features 9

 

9

 

 

connectivity

 

 

multimedia

 

9

 

 

performance

9

87

frequently asked questions

blank screen

88

 

 

no audio

88

 

 

 

no sound

88

88

 

printer not working

87

system did not boot up

Frequently-asked questions

 

 

system cannot read disk

89

system cannot write to disk 89 front panel 10

105

I

internal components 53 internet/suspend key

email 15 suspend 15 web browser 15

K

keyboard 14 application key 20

L

lock keys

caps lock 18 num lock 18 scroll lock 18

M

mainboard

Veriton 3300 54 multimedia key

forward 16 play/pause 16 stop 16

N

notice

DVD copyright protection 95 NTI 72

P

PowerDVD 74

R

rear panel 12

77

recovering your system

remove computer cover

51

S safety

CD-ROM 96 FCC notice 92 general instructions 94 modem notices 93

setting up computer 27, 32 area 27

chair 27

connecting peripherals external monitor 36 power cable 37

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Contents User’s guide Veriton 3600GT/3600VPage Setting up your computer First things firstSystem tour Frequently asked questions Appendix a Notices Upgrading your computerSystem utilities Appendix B Taking care of your computer 101 Contents First things first Page Component Specification System specificationsDVD+/-RW, or DVD-RAMSupermulti plus drive Package contents To access the user’s guide for Windows XP Accessing the user’s guideSystem tour Page Connectivity FeaturesPerformance MultimediaYour computer’s front panel consists of the following Front panelInch optical drive bay Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following Rear panelLabel Icon Color Component Description KeyboardIcon Key Description Internet/E-mail/Search keysMultimedia keys Volume control/Mute keys Lock key Description Lock keysCursor keys Key Description Windows keysPalm rest Function keysOptical drive To take care of your CDs and DVDs Hard disk Setting up your computer Page To position your PC in a tower or vertical position Adjusting your chairArranging a comfortable work area Positioning your PCSetting up your computer To position your PC in a desktop or horizontal position Positioning your keyboard Positioning your monitorPositioning your mouse Connecting peripherals Connecting your mouseUSB mouse PS/2 mouse USB keyboard Connecting your keyboardPS/2 keyboard Connecting a monitor Connecting the power cable Turning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting your printer Connecting optionsConnecting the modem optional Connecting to the network Connecting multimedia devices Setting up your computer Page Connecting USB devices Upgrading your computer Page Installation precautions ESD precautionsPreinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions To remove the computer cover Opening your computerTo replace the computer cover Number Component Internal componentsMainboard layout System boardsAGP1 JFP1 Audio board that came with your computer should look like Audio boardInstalling additional memory Upgrading your computerTo remove a DDR Dimm To install a DDR Dimm Replacing the hard disk To reconfigure your computerPage Upgrading your computer Installing an expansion card Upgrading your computer System utilities Page Page Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope optional Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses using Norton AntiVirus?Page NTI CD-Maker For models with CD-RW Page How do I open PowerDVD and watch a DVD? PowerDVD for models with DVDBios utility Reinstalling programs Recovering your system System utilities Page System utilities Page How do I back up files from my hard drive? Using Backup Windows XP onlyHow do I defragment my hard drive? Disk Defragmenter Windows XP onlySystem utilities Frequently asked questions Page Page Frequently asked questions Page Frequently asked questions Appendix a Energy Star Guidelines Compliance Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Important safety instructions Macrovision copyright protection notice Lithium battery statement Page Declaration of Conformity for CE marking Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 100 Appendix a Notices Appendix B Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboardImportant tips Asking for technical assistance To clean your pointing deviceTo clean your monitor When to contact a service technician104 Appendix B Taking care of your computer Index ESD