Acer 7600 series manual Frequently asked questions

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96	6 Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

The following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions to the situation.

Q:I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up.

A:Check the LED located above the power switch.

If the LED is not lit, no power is being applied to the system. Do any of the following:

•Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of the computer is set to the correct voltage.

•Check if you plugged the power cable properly into an electrical outlet.

•If you are using a power strip or AVR, make sure that it is plugged in and turned on.

If the LED is lit, check the following:

•Is a nonbootable (nonsystem) diskette in the floppy drive? If yes, remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart your computer.

•The operating system files may be damaged or missing. Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart your computer. This will automatically diagnose your system and make necessary fixes. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to its original default factory settings.

Note: For more information about recovering your system, refer to page 86.

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Contents Veriton 7600 series User’s guide Page Setting up your computer First things firstSystem tour Frequently asked questions Upgrading your computerSystem utilities Index 109 Page First things first Page System specifications Component SpecificationHDD Package contents Accessing the user’s guide To access the user’s guide for Windows XPSystem tour Page Page Multimedia FeaturesPerformance ConnectivityPage Front panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the followingLabel Icon Component Rear panel Your computer’s rear panel consists of the followingLabel Icon Color Component Keyboard DescriptionProgrammable keys Internet/Suspend keys Internet/Suspend keys consist of three buttonsMultimedia keys Volume control/Mute knob Lock keys Lock key DescriptionCursor keys Windows keys Key DescriptionFunction keys Palm restOptical drive To take care of your CDs and DVDs Page Hard disk Setting up your computer Page 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 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 Page Setting up your computer Connecting USB devices Setting up your computer Upgrading your computer Upgrading your computer Page Installation precautions ESD precautionsPreinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening your computer To remove the side panelTo replace the side panel Upgrading your computer Internal components System boards Mainboard layoutVeriton 7600G mainboard layout AGP1 JFP1 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 System utilities Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope optional How do I check for viruses using Norton AntiVirus? Norton AntiVirusSystem utilities NTI CD-Maker For models with CD-RW System utilities PowerDVD for models with DVD How do I open PowerDVD and watch a DVD?Bios utility Reinstalling programs Recovering your system 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 Questions Page Page Frequently asked questions Page Frequently asked questions Appendix a FCC notice Important safety instructions Use conditions102 Appendix a Notices Lithium battery statement Macrovision statement Laser compliance statementYear 2000 compliance statement 104 Appendix a Notices Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboardImportant tips When to contact a service technician To clean your pointing deviceTo clean your monitor Asking for technical assistance108 Appendix B Taking care of your computer Index ESD