Acer Veriton 3600V, Veriton 3600GT manual Optical drive

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22	2 System tour

Optical drive

Your computer may come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or a combo DVD/ CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or DVD-RAM(Supermulti plus) 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, and video CDs, but digital video discs (DVDs) as well. DVD or DVD-ROM is a type of disc media that holds a minimum of 4.7-GB (gigabytes), enough for a full- length movie. The CD-RW drive allows you to record or burn CD-RW (recordable and rewritable) discs.

CDs and DVDs, like diskettes, are also compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around. However, they are more delicate than diskettes and must be handled with extra care.

To insert a CD or DVD into your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD drive:

1 Gently push the Eject button located on the front panel.

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Contents Veriton 3600GT/3600V User’s guidePage First things first Setting up your computerSystem tour Upgrading your computer Frequently asked questions Appendix a NoticesSystem utilities Appendix B Taking care of your computer 101 Contents First things first Page System specifications Component SpecificationDVD+/-RW, or DVD-RAMSupermulti plus drive Package contents Accessing the user’s guide To access the user’s guide for Windows XPSystem tour Page Features PerformanceMultimedia ConnectivityFront panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the followingInch optical drive bay Rear panel Your computer’s rear panel consists of the followingLabel Icon Color Component Keyboard DescriptionInternet/E-mail/Search keys Icon Key DescriptionMultimedia keys Volume control/Mute keys Lock keys Lock key DescriptionCursor keys Windows keys Key DescriptionFunction keys Palm restOptical drive To take care of your CDs and DVDs Hard disk Setting up your computer Page Adjusting your chair Arranging a comfortable work areaPositioning your PC To position your PC in a tower or vertical positionSetting up your computer To position your PC in a desktop or horizontal position Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboardPositioning your mouse Connecting your mouse Connecting peripheralsUSB mouse PS/2 mouse Connecting your keyboard USB keyboardPS/2 keyboard Connecting a monitor Connecting the power cable Turning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting options Connecting your printerConnecting the modem optional Connecting to the network Connecting multimedia devices Setting up your computer Page Connecting USB devices Upgrading your computer Page ESD precautions Installation precautionsPreinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening your computer To remove the computer coverTo replace the computer cover Internal components Number ComponentSystem boards Mainboard layoutAGP1 JFP1 Audio board Audio board that came with your computer should look likeUpgrading your computer Installing additional memoryTo remove a DDR Dimm To install a DDR Dimm To reconfigure your computer Replacing the hard diskPage Upgrading your computer Installing an expansion card Upgrading your computer System utilities Page Page Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope optional How do I check for viruses using Norton AntiVirus? Norton AntiVirusPage NTI CD-Maker For models with CD-RW Page PowerDVD for models with DVD How do I open PowerDVD and watch a DVD?Bios utility Reinstalling programs Recovering your system System utilities Page System utilities Page Using Backup Windows XP only How do I back up files from my hard drive?Disk Defragmenter Windows XP only How do I defragment my hard drive?System 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 To clean your computer and keyboard Cleaning and servicingImportant tips To clean your pointing device To clean your monitorWhen to contact a service technician Asking for technical assistance104 Appendix B Taking care of your computer Index ESD