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Acer 2800 BIOS utility, Reinstalling programs, Recovering your system

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BIOS utility

The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's

Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most computers are already properly

configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility. However, if you

encounter configuration problems and get the "Run Setup" message, you will

need to run this utility.

Note: Before you run BIOS, make sure that you have saved

all open files. The computer reboots immediately after you

exit Setup.

To run the BIOS utility, press the Del key on your keyboard during computer

boot up.

Reinstalling programs

If you uninstall one of the preinstalled programs and want to reinstall it,

do the following:

1 Make sure that the system is turned on.

2 Insert the System CD into the CD or DVD drive.

3 Select the application that you want to reinstall.

4 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation.

Recovering your system

If your operating system files are lost or damaged, the recovery process will

restore your system's original factory default settings or last system backup.

Your Acer Veriton series computer includes a one-button recovery feature that

makes restoring your system quick and easy.

Acer eRecovery Management works from a hidden partition on your hard drive

that contains all the information required to restore your system.

There are two modes to recover your system. One is from the system's original

settings and another is from system backup.

Warning: Initiating the recovery operation while the operating

system is running will result in abnormal shutdown and may make

your current OS unstable or unusable.

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