Acer 2800 Optical drive

Optical drive

Your computer may come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo,

DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive. This drive is located on the front panel of

your computer. The CD drive allows you to play different types of compact disks

(CDs). The DVD drive allows you to play not only old CD-ROMs, CD-I disks, and

video CDs, but digital video disks (DVDs) as well. DVD-ROM is a type of disk

media with enough storage space for a full-length movie. The CD-RW, DVD-

Dual and DVD-super multi drive allow you to record or burn recordable and

rewritable disks.

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 or DVD drive:

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

Contents

Main Page Disposal instructions Page 1 First things first 1 Contents 2 System tour 7 3 Setting up your computer 19 4 Upgrading your computer 33 5 System utilities 43 7 Frequently asked questions 55 Appendix A: Notices 59 Appendix B: Taking care of your computer 69 Index 73 Page Page Page Specifications Page Package contents Accessing the User's Guide Page Page Page Features Performance Multimedia Connectivity Front and rear panels Front panel Rear panel Audio jacks function table Keyboard Internet/Email/Search keys Multimedia keys Volume control/mute keys Lock keys Cursor keys Windows keys Page Optical drive Taking care of your CDs and DVDs Hard disk Page Page Arranging a comfortable work area Adjusting your chair Positioning your PC Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboard Positioning your mouse Connecting peripherals Connecting your mouse and keyboard Page Page Turning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting options Connecting your printer Page Connecting multimedia devices Page Connecting USB devices Page Page Page Installation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions Page Opening your Veriton 2800 To remove the computer cover To replace the computer cover System boards Mainboard layout Upgrading your computer Installing additional memory To remove a DDR2 DIMM To install a DDR2 DIMM To reconfigure your computer Replacing the Veriton 2800's hard disk Installing an expansion card Page Page Page Adobe Reader Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses? Page PowerDVD (for models with DVD) How do I open and watch a DVD? BIOS utility Reinstalling programs Recovering your system Page Page 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? Page Page Frequently asked questions I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. Nothing appears on the screen. The printer does not work. No sound comes out from the computer. System cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. System cannot write data on the hard disk or CD-R/CD-RW. Page ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance FCC notice Notice: Shielded cables Notice: Peripheral devices Notice: Canadian users Remarque l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem notices Notice for USA Important safety instructions Page Macrovision copyright protection notice Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statement Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE marking Page Page Important tips Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboard To clean your pointing device To clean a regular mouse (with rubber ball) Asking for technical assistance Page English Index A B C D English T U V