Connecting options, Connecting your printer | Acer 6800 Series

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Connecting options

Connecting your printer

Your computer supports parallel, serial and USB printers.

To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port (burgundy port) located on the rear panel of your computer.

Note: The printer shown below is for your reference only. Actual device model may vary by country.

Note: If you are using a serial printer, connect the printer cable into the serial port located on the rear panel of your computer. In the same manner, connect a USB printer by plugging the printer cable into any of the USB ports located on the front and rear panel.

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Acer 6800 Series, 5800 Series, 7800 Series manual Connecting options, Connecting your printer

Contents

Users Guide Veriton 5800/6800/7800 SeriesPage Contents System utilities Upgrading your computer Appendix a Notices Frequently asked questionsAppendix B Taking care of your computer 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 Arranging a comfortable work area Adjusting your chairPositioning your PC Positioning your keyboard Positioning your monitorPositioning your mouse 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 ESD precautions Installation precautionsPreinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions To remove the computer cover Opening your VeritonTo replace the computer cover To remove the side panel Opening your Veriton 6800/7800 To replace the side panel Mainboard layout System boards Bios Upgrading your computer Installing additional memoryTo remove a DDR2 Dimm 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 Reinstalling programs Bios utilityRecovering your system 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 To clean your computer and keyboard Cleaning and servicingImportant tips 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