Setting up your computer | Acer 7800 Series, 5800 Series guide

3Setting up your computer

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Acer 7800 Series, 5800 Series, 6800 Series manual Setting up your computer

Contents

Users Guide Veriton 5800/6800/7800 SeriesPage Contents System utilities Upgrading your computer Appendix B Taking care of your computer Frequently asked questionsAppendix a Notices Index First things first Page Specifications GS TUV, Energy Star Accessing the Users Guide Package contents First things first System tour Page Performance FeaturesMultimedia Connectivity Front panel Icon Component Veriton Veriton 6800/7800 Rear panel Icon Component Veriton 5800/6800/7800 Audio jacks function table Description Keyboard Multimedia keys Internet/Email/Search keys Lock keys Volume control / Mute keys Windows keys Cursor keys Palm rest Function keys Optical drive Page Taking care of your CDs and DVDs Hard disk Setting 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 interface Connecting a monitor Connecting the power cable Turning off your computer Turning on your computer Connecting your printer Connecting options Connecting to the network Connecting the modem optional Connecting 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 6800/7800 To replace the side panel Mainboard layout System boards Bios To remove a DDR2 Dimm Installing additional memoryUpgrading your computer To install a DDR2 Dimm Replacing Veriton 5800s hard disk To reconfigure your computer Installing an expansion card Replacing Veriton 6800/7800s hard disk Installing an expansion card Upgrading your computer System utilities Page Adobe Reader LANDesk System Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton AntiVirus NTI CD&DVD-Maker For models with CD or DVD Burner How do I open and watch a DVD? PowerDVD for models with DVD Recovering your system Bios utilityReinstalling programs Page Select Factory Default Image You should see the following screen Acer eManager Acer eLock Acer eSettings Acer eRecovery How do I back up files from my hard drive? Using backup Windows XP only How do I defragment my hard drive? Disk defragmenter Windows XP only System utilities Frequently asked questions Page Pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up Frequently asked questions Printer does not work Appendix a FCC notice Energy Star guidelines compliance Modem notices Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR Important safety instructionsPage Macrovision copyright protection notice Lithium battery statement Laser 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 assistance Appendix B Taking care of your computer Index