Acer 7500G manual Frequently asked questions

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80	6 Frequently asked questions

Q:Nothing appears on the screen.

A:Your computer’s power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. Just press any key to turn the display back on.

If pressing a key does not work, you can restart your computer. If restarting your computer does not work, contact your dealer or the technical support center for assistance.

Q:The printer does not work.

A:Do the following:

•Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on.

•Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system’s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer. See “Connecting your printer” on page 37 for information on how to connect the printer to your computer.

•For additional information concerning the printer, refer to the printer’s documentation.

Q:No sound comes out from the computer.

A:Check the following:

•The volume may be muted. Look for the Volume icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from mute to sound on.

•If headphones, earphones, or external speakers are connected to the line-out jack of your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned off.

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Contents Veriton 7500 series Veriton 7500/Veriton 7500G User’s guidePage FCC notice Important safety instructions Use conditionsLithium battery statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision statement Year 2000 compliance statementContents Upgrading your computer System utilitiesFrequently asked questions Index Page First things first Page Package contents Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicingTo clean your computer and keyboard Important tipsWhen to contact a service technician To clean your pointing deviceTo clean your monitor Asking for technical assistanceAccessing the user’s guide To access the user’s guide for Windows XPSystem tour Page Multimedia FeaturesPerformance ConnectivitySystem tour Front panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the followingInch drive bays Rear panel Your computer’s rear panel consists of the followingSystem tour Keyboard DescriptionFunction keys Lock keysWindows keys Cursor keysPalm rest Volume control/Mute knob Multimedia keysInternet/Suspend keys Programmable keysMouse USB Mouse PS/2 MouseDisk drives Floppy driveCD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive To take care of your CDs and DVDs Hard disk Computer Page Adjusting your chair Arranging a comfortable work areaPositioning your PC Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboardPositioning your mouse Connecting peripherals Connecting your mouseUSB mouse Serial 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 Page Setting up your computer Connecting USB devices Setting up your computer Upgrading your Page Installation precautions ESD precautionsPreinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening your computer To remove the side panelTo replace the side panel Page Internal components System boards Mainboard layoutVeriton 7500 mainboard layout Veriton 7500G mainboard layout BT1 Dimm Audio board Label DescriptionInstalling additional memory Upgrading your computerTo remove a DDR Dimm To install a DDR Dimm To reconfigure your computer Replacing the hard diskUpgrading your computer Installing an expansion card Upgrading your computer Page Upgrading your computer System utilities Page Page Acrobat Reader Ldcm optional Norton AntiVirus NTI CD-Maker For models with CD-RW PowerDVD for models with DVD Bios utility Reinstalling programs Recovering your systemQuestions Page Page Frequently asked questions Page Frequently asked questions Index Ldcm