Acer 7600 series manual Optical drive

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Optical drive

Your computer may come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or a combo DVD/ CD-RW drive. This drive is located on the front panel of your computer. The CD-ROM drive allows you to play different types of compact discs (CDs). The DVD-ROM drive allows you to play not only old CD-ROMs, CD-I discs, and video CDs, but digital video discs (DVDs) as well. DVD or DVD-ROM is a type of disc media that holds a minimum of 4.7-GB (gigabytes), enough for a full-length movie. The CD-RW drive allows you to record or burn CD-RW (recordable and rewritable) discs.

CDs and DVDs, like diskettes, are also compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around. However, they are more delicate than diskettes and must be handled with extra care.

To insert a CD or DVD into your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD drive:

1.Gently push the Eject button located on the front panel.

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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 keys Cursor 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