Acer Veriton 3600GT manual Installation precautions, ESD precautions, Preinstallation instructions

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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 (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Always observe the following precautions before you install a computer component:

1Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.

2Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the computer before handling components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with the computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection.

Preinstallation instructions

Always observe the following before you install any component:

1Turn off your computer and all the peripherals connected to it before opening it. Then unplug all cables from the power outlets.

2Open your computer according to the instructions on page 51.

3Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling a computer component.

4Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connector.

5See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you wish to install.

Warning! Not turning off the computer properly before you start installing the components may cause serious damage.

Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician.

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Contents User’s guide Veriton 3600GT/3600VPage 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 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 your mouse Connecting peripheralsUSB 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 ESD precautions Installation 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 boardUpgrading your computer Installing additional memoryTo 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 To clean your computer and keyboard Cleaning and servicingImportant 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