Acer 7600 series manual First things first, System tour, Setting up your computer

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1 First things first	1
System specifications
Package contents	5
Accessing the user’s guide	6

2 System tour	7
Features	10
Performance	10
Multimedia	10
Connectivity	10
Front panel	12
Rear panel	14
Keyboard	16
Programmable keys	17
Internet/Suspend keys	18
Multimedia keys	19
Volume control/Mute knob	20
Lock keys	21
Cursor keys	22
Windows keys	23
Function keys	24
Palm rest	24
Optical drive	25
Hard disk	28

3 Setting up your computer	29
Arranging a comfortable work area	32
Adjusting your chair	32
Positioning your PC	32
Positioning your monitor	33
Positioning your keyboard	33
Positioning your mouse	34
Connecting peripherals	35
Connecting your mouse	35
Connecting your keyboard	37
Connecting a monitor	39
Connecting the power cable	40
Turning on your computer	41
Turning off your computer	42
Connecting options	43

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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 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 Adjusting your chair Arranging a comfortable work areaPositioning your PC Positioning your keyboard Positioning your monitorPositioning your mouse Connecting peripherals Connecting your mouseUSB 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 Installation precautions ESD 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 boardInstalling additional memory Upgrading your computerTo 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 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 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