Acer 7600 series manual

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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 43 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 7600 series User’s guide Page First things first Setting up your computerSystem tour Upgrading your computer Frequently asked questionsSystem utilities Index 109 Page First things first Page Component Specification System specificationsHDD Package contents To access the user’s guide for Windows XP Accessing the user’s guideSystem tour Page Page Connectivity FeaturesPerformance MultimediaPage Your computer’s front panel consists of the following Front panelLabel Icon Component Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following Rear panelLabel Icon Color Component Description KeyboardProgrammable keys Internet/Suspend keys consist of three buttons Internet/Suspend keysMultimedia keys Volume control/Mute knob Lock key Description Lock keysCursor keys Key Description Windows keysPalm rest Function keysOptical drive To take care of your CDs and DVDs Page Hard disk Setting up your computer Page Page Arranging a comfortable work area Adjusting your chairPositioning your PC 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 Page Setting up your computer Connecting USB devices Setting up your computer Upgrading your computer Upgrading your computer Page ESD precautions Installation precautionsPreinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions To remove the side panel Opening your computerTo replace the side panel Upgrading your computer Internal components Mainboard layout System boardsVeriton 7600G mainboard layout AGP1 JFP1 Label Description Audio boardUpgrading your computer Installing additional memoryTo remove a DDR Dimm To install a DDR Dimm Replacing the hard disk To reconfigure your computerUpgrading your computer Installing an expansion card Upgrading your computer Page Upgrading your computer System utilities Page Page System utilities Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope optional Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses using Norton AntiVirus?System utilities NTI CD-Maker For models with CD-RW System utilities How do I open PowerDVD and watch a DVD? PowerDVD for models with DVDBios utility Reinstalling programs Recovering your system 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 Questions Page Page Frequently asked questions Page Frequently asked questions Appendix a FCC notice Use conditions Important safety instructions102 Appendix a Notices Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Macrovision statementYear 2000 compliance statement 104 Appendix a Notices 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 technician108 Appendix B Taking care of your computer Index ESD