Acer 7600 series manual To take care of your CDs and DVDs

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2.When the disc tray slides open, place the CD or DVD gently on the tray. Make sure that the label or title side of the disc is facing upward. When holding a disc, hold it by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints.

3.Push the eject button again to close the tray.

To take care of your CDs and DVDs

•Keep your disc in its case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage. Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disc, impair the disc lens reader on the CD or DVD drive, or stop the computer from successfully reading the disc.

•When handling discs, always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints.

•When cleaning discs, use a clean, dust-free cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge. Do not wipe in a circular motion.

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Contents Veriton 7600 series User’s guide Page System tour Setting up your computerFirst things first System utilities Frequently asked questionsUpgrading your computer 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 Features PerformanceMultimedia 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 Positioning your PC Adjusting your chairArranging a comfortable work area Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboardPositioning your mouse USB mouse Connecting peripheralsConnecting your 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 Preinstallation instructions Installation precautionsESD precautions 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 DescriptionTo remove a DDR Dimm Installing additional memoryUpgrading your computer 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 Year 2000 compliance statement Lithium battery statement Macrovision statementLaser compliance statement 104 Appendix a Notices Taking care of your computer Important tips Cleaning and servicingTo clean your computer and keyboard To clean your pointing device To clean your monitorWhen to contact a service technician Asking for technical assistance108 Appendix B Taking care of your computer Index ESD