Acer 6800 manual Setting up your computer

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4Setting up your computer

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Contents Users Guide Veriton 5800/6800/7800 SeriesPage Disposal instructions Page Contents Upgrading your computer Connecting peripheralsAppendix a Notices Frequently asked questionsSystem utilities Index Appendix B Taking care of your computerEmpowering Technology Page Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eAcoustics Management Empowering Technology First things first Page Specifications GS TUV, Energy Star Accessing the Users Guide Package contentsFirst things first System tour Page Performance FeaturesMultimedia ConnectivityFront panel Icon Component Veriton Veriton 6800/7800 Rear panel Icon Component Veriton 5800/6800/7800 Audio jacks function table Description KeyboardMultimedia keys Internet/Email/Search keysLock keys Volume control/mute keysWindows keys Cursor keysPalm rest Function keysOptical drive Page Taking care of your CDs and DVDs Hard diskSetting up your computer Page Positioning your PC Adjusting your chairArranging a comfortable work area Positioning your mouse Positioning your monitorPositioning your keyboard Connecting your mouse and keyboard Connecting peripheralsUSB interface PS/2 interfaceConnecting a monitor Connecting the power cable Turning off your computer Turning on your computerConnecting your printer Connecting optionsConnecting to the network Connecting the modem optionalConnecting multimedia devices Setting up your computer Connecting USB devices Setting up your computer Upgrading your computer Page Preinstallation instructions Installation precautionsESD precautions Post-installation instructions To replace the computer cover Opening your VeritonTo remove the computer cover To remove the side panel Opening your Veriton 6800/7800To replace the side panel Mainboard layout System boardsBios To remove a DDR2 Dimm Installing additional memoryUpgrading your computer To install a DDR2 Dimm Replacing the Veriton 5800s hard disk To reconfigure your computerInstalling an expansion card Replacing the Veriton 6800/7800s hard disk Installing an expansion card Upgrading your computer System utilities Page Adobe Reader How do I check for viruses? Norton AntiVirusNTI CD&DVD-Maker For models with CD or DVD Burner How do I open and watch a DVD? PowerDVD for models with DVDReinstalling programs Bios utilityHow 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 Frequently asked questions Page Pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up Frequently asked questionsPrinter does not work Appendix a FCC notice Energy Star guidelines complianceModem notices Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensTBR Important safety instructionsPage Macrovision copyright protection notice Lithium battery statementLaser compliance statement Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE marking Appendix a Notices Appendix B Taking care of your computer Important tips Cleaning and servicingTo clean your computer and keyboard To clean your monitor To clean your pointing deviceWhen to contact a service technician Asking for technical assistanceAppendix B Taking care of your computer Index