Acer VX4618GUI7260W manual Setting up your computer, Upgrading your computer

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Optical drive	32
Taking care of your CDs and DVDs	35
Hard disk	35

3 Setting up your computer	37
Arranging a comfortable work area	39
Adjusting your chair	39
Positioning your PC	39
Positioning your monitor	40
Positioning your keyboard	40
Positioning your mouse	40
Connecting peripherals	41
Connecting your mouse and keyboard	41
USB interface	41
PS/2 interface	41
Connecting a monitor	42
Connecting the power cable	43
Turning on your computer	44
Turning off your computer	44
Connecting options	45
Connecting your printer	45
Connecting the modem (optional)	46
Connecting to the network	46
Connecting multimedia devices	47
Connecting USB devices	49

4 Upgrading your computer	51
Installation precautions	53
ESD precautions	53
Preinstallation instructions	53
Post-installation instructions	54
Opening your computer 3900Pro	55
To remove the computer cover	55
To replace the computer cover	56
Opening your Veriton 5900Pro	57
To remove the computer cover	57
To replace the computer cover	57
Opening your Veriton 6900Pro/7900Pro	58

To remove the side panel

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Contents Veriton Series Users GuidePage Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructionsProduct servicing Replacing the battery pack Telephone line safety Disposal instructionsTips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zoneDeveloping good work habits Page Contents Setting up your computer Upgrading your computerAppendix a Regulations and safety notices Frequently asked questionsSystem utilities Index Empowering Technology Page Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology passwordAcer eSettings Management Acer eLock Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Page Acer ePerformance Management Using Acer eAcoustics Management Acer eAcoustics ManagementAcer eAcoustics Management Main QuietAcer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology First things first Page Specifications GS TUV, Energy Star Package contents Accessing the Users GuideFirst things first System tour Page Multimedia FeaturesPerformance ConnectivityFront panel Veriton Icon Component 3900Pro 6900Pro/7900Pro 5900Pro Rear panel Icon Component Audio jacks function table HeadphoneKeyboard DescriptionMultimedia keys Internet/Email/Search keysIcon Key Description Key Description Volume control/mute keysLock keys Lock key DescriptionCursor keys Windows keysFunction keys Palm restOptical drive Page System tour Hard disk Taking care of your CDs and DVDsSystem tour Setting up your computer Page Arranging a comfortable work area Adjusting your chairPositioning your PC Positioning your keyboard Positioning your monitorPositioning your mouse USB interface Connecting peripheralsConnecting your mouse and keyboard PS/2 interfaceConnecting a monitor Connecting the power cable Turning on your computer Turning off your computerConnecting options Connecting your printerConnecting the modem optional Connecting to the networkConnecting multimedia devices Setting up your computer Connecting USB devices Setting up your computer Upgrading your computer Page ESD precautions Installation precautionsPreinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening your computer 3900Pro To remove the computer coverTo replace the computer cover Opening your Veriton 5900Pro Opening your Veriton 6900Pro/ 7900Pro Preinstallation instructions onTo remove the side panel To replace the side panel Upgrading your computer Installing additional memoryTo remove a DDR2 Dimm To install a DDR2 Dimm To reconfigure your computer Replacing the Veriton 3900Pros hard diskPage Upgrading your computer Installing an expansion card Replacing the Veriton 5900Pros hard diskInstalling an expansion card Replacing the Veriton 6900Pro/7900Pros hard disk Replace the side panel. See To replace the side panel on System utilities Page Adobe Reader NTI CD&DVD-Maker For models with CD or DVD Burner Page Click the Cyberlink PowerDVD tab PowerDVD for models with DVDHow do I open and watch a DVD? Bios utility Reinstalling programsRecovering your system Page If you have not yet backed-up your system Page System utilities Page Click Accessories Using backup Windows XP onlyHow do I back up files from my hard drive? How do I defragment my hard drive? Disk defragmenter Windows XP onlyClick Disk Defragmenter System utilities Frequently asked questions Page Frequently asked questions Pressed the power switch but the system did not boot upPrinter does not work Appendix a Regulations and safety notices Energy Star guidelines compliance FCC noticeRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesPage Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementRadio device regulatory notice General European Union EU FCC RF safety requirementEN 61000-3-2/-3 Appendix a Regulations and safety notices Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE marking Index