Acer Veriton 3600GT, Veriton 3600V manual First things first, System tour, Setting up your computer

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1 First things first	1
System specifications	3
Package contents	5
Accessing the user’s guide	6

2 System tour	7
Features	9
Performance	9
Multimedia	9
Connectivity	9
Front panel	10
Rear panel - VT3600G	12
Keyboard	14
Internet/E-mail/Search keys	15
Multimedia keys	16
Volume control/Mute keys	17
Lock keys	18
Cursor keys	19
Windows keys	20
Function keys	21
Palm rest	21
Optical drive	22
Hard disk	24

3 Setting up your computer	25
Arranging a comfortable work area	27
Adjusting your chair	27
Positioning your PC	27
Positioning your monitor	30
Positioning your keyboard	30
Positioning your mouse	31
Connecting peripherals	32
Connecting your mouse	32
Connecting your keyboard	34
Connecting a monitor	36
Connecting the power cable	37
Turning on your computer	38
Turning off your computer	39
Connecting options	40
Connecting your printer	40
Connecting the modem (optional)	41
Connecting to the network	42
Connecting multimedia devices	43

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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