Acer 7600 series manual Upgrading your computer, System utilities, Frequently asked questions

Page 4

iv
Connecting your printer	43
Connecting the modem (optional)	44
Connecting to the network	45
Connecting multimedia devices	46
Connecting USB devices	49
4 Upgrading your computer	51
Installation precautions	54
ESD precautions	54
Preinstallation instructions	54
Post-installation instructions	55
Opening your computer	56
To remove the side panel	56
To replace the side panel	57
Internal components	59
System boards	60
Mainboard layout	60
Audio board	64
Upgrading your computer	65
Installing additional memory	65
Replacing the hard disk	67
Installing an expansion card	69
5 System utilities	73
Acrobat Reader	77
Acer LANScope (optional)	78
Norton AntiVirus	79
NTI CD-Maker (for models with CD-RW)	81
PowerDVD (for models with DVD)	83
BIOS utility	84
Reinstalling programs	85
Recovering your system	86
Using Backup (Windows XP only)	90
Disk Defragmenter (Windows XP only)	91
6 Frequently asked questions	93
Frequently asked questions	96

Image 4

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 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 Arranging a comfortable work area Adjusting your chairPositioning your PC Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboardPositioning your mouse Connecting your mouse Connecting peripheralsUSB 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 ESD precautions Installation 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 DescriptionUpgrading your computer Installing additional memoryTo 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 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 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