Acer VX4618GUI7260W manual Turning on your computer, Turning off your computer

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44	3 Setting up your computer

Turning on your computer

After connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in the power cable, you are now ready to turn the computer on and get to work.

To turn on your computer:

1Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer, such as the monitor, printer, speakers, etc.

2On the front panel of your computer, press the Power button.

Important: Make sure that the power cable is properly plugged into an electrical outlet. If you are using a power strip or an AVR (Auto-Voltage Regulator), make sure that it is plugged in and turned on.

Turning off your computer

To turn off your computer, follow the steps below.

For Windows XP:

1On the Windows XP taskbar, click on the Start button, and click Turn Off Computer, then click Turn Off.

2Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer.

If you cannot shut down your computer normally, press and hold the power button for at least four seconds. Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in suspend mode only.

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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 computerSystem utilities Frequently asked questionsAppendix a Regulations and safety notices 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 Features PerformanceMultimedia ConnectivityFront panel Veriton Icon Component 3900Pro 6900Pro/7900Pro 5900Pro Rear panel Icon Component Audio jacks function table HeadphoneKeyboard DescriptionIcon Key Description Internet/Email/Search keysMultimedia keys Volume control/mute keys Lock keysKey Description 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 Positioning your PC Adjusting your chairArranging a comfortable work area Positioning your mouse Positioning your monitorPositioning your keyboard Connecting peripherals Connecting your mouse and keyboardUSB interface 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 Preinstallation instructions Installation precautionsESD precautions Post-installation instructions Opening your computer 3900Pro To remove the computer coverTo replace the computer cover Opening your Veriton 5900Pro To remove the side panel Preinstallation instructions onOpening your Veriton 6900Pro/ 7900Pro To replace the side panel To remove a DDR2 Dimm Installing additional memoryUpgrading your computer 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 How do I open and watch a DVD? PowerDVD for models with DVDClick the Cyberlink PowerDVD tab Bios utility Reinstalling programsRecovering your system Page If you have not yet backed-up your system Page System utilities Page How do I back up files from my hard drive? Using backup Windows XP onlyClick Accessories Click Disk Defragmenter Disk defragmenter Windows XP onlyHow do I defragment my hard drive? 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 noticeModem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesPage Radio device regulatory notice General Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice EN 61000-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirementEuropean Union EU Appendix a Regulations and safety notices Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE marking Index