Acer 6800 manual Upgrading your computer, Connecting peripherals

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Positioning your monitor	36
Positioning your keyboard	36
Positioning your mouse	36
Connecting peripherals	37
Connecting your mouse and keyboard	37
USB interface	37
PS/2 interface	37
Connecting a monitor	38
Connecting the power cable	39
Turning on your computer	40
Turning off your computer	40
Connecting options	41
Connecting your printer	41
Connecting the modem (optional)	42
Connecting to the network	42
Connecting multimedia devices	43
Connecting USB devices	45

5 Upgrading your computer	47
Installation precautions	49
ESD precautions	49
Preinstallation instructions	49
Post-installation instructions	50
Opening your Veriton 5800	51
To remove the computer cover	51
To replace the computer cover	51
Opening your Veriton 6800/7800	52
To remove the side panel	52
To replace the side panel	53
System boards	54
Mainboard layout	54
Upgrading your computer	56
Installing additional memory	56
To remove a DDR2 DIMM	56
To install a DDR2 DIMM	57
To reconfigure your computer	58
Replacing the Veriton 5800's hard disk	58
Installing an expansion card	59
Replacing the Veriton 6800/7800's hard disk	60

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Contents Veriton 5800/6800/7800 Series Users GuidePage Disposal instructions Page Contents Connecting peripherals Upgrading your computerFrequently asked questions System utilitiesAppendix a Notices Appendix B Taking care of your computer IndexEmpowering 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 Package contents Accessing the Users GuideFirst things first System tour Page Multimedia FeaturesPerformance ConnectivityFront panel Icon Component Veriton Veriton 6800/7800 Rear panel Icon Component Veriton 5800/6800/7800 Audio jacks function table Keyboard DescriptionInternet/Email/Search keys Multimedia keysVolume control/mute keys Lock keysCursor keys Windows keysFunction keys Palm restOptical drive Page Hard disk Taking care of your CDs and DVDsSetting up your computer Page Adjusting your chair Arranging a comfortable work areaPositioning your PC Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboardPositioning your mouse USB interface Connecting peripheralsConnecting your mouse and keyboard PS/2 interfaceConnecting a monitor Connecting the power cable Turning on your computer Turning off your computerConnecting options Connecting your printerConnecting the modem optional Connecting to the networkConnecting multimedia devices Setting up your computer Connecting USB devices Setting up your computer Upgrading your computer Page Installation precautions ESD precautionsPreinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening your Veriton To remove the computer coverTo replace the computer cover Opening your Veriton 6800/7800 To remove the side panelTo replace the side panel System boards Mainboard layoutBios Installing additional memory Upgrading your computerTo remove a DDR2 Dimm To install a DDR2 Dimm To reconfigure your computer Replacing the Veriton 5800s hard diskInstalling an expansion card Replacing the Veriton 6800/7800s hard disk Installing an expansion card Upgrading your computer System utilities Page Adobe Reader Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses?NTI CD&DVD-Maker For models with CD or DVD Burner PowerDVD for models with DVD How do I open and watch a DVD?Bios utility Reinstalling programsUsing 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 Frequently asked questions Page Frequently asked questions Pressed the power switch but the system did not boot upPrinter does not work Appendix a Energy Star guidelines compliance FCC noticeOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesModem notices Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensImportant safety instructions TBRPage Lithium battery statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeLaser compliance statement Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE marking Appendix a Notices Appendix B Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboardImportant tips When to contact a service technician To clean your pointing deviceTo clean your monitor Asking for technical assistanceAppendix B Taking care of your computer Index