Acer Veriton 3600V, Veriton 3600GT manual Connecting to the network

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42	3 Setting up your computer

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 for information on how to configure your network setup.

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Contents Veriton 3600GT/3600V User’s guidePage 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 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 peripherals Connecting your mouseUSB 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 Installation precautions ESD 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 likeInstalling additional memory Upgrading your computerTo 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 Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboardImportant 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