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Acer 7600 manual First things first, System tour, Setting up your computer

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1 First things first	1
System specifications
Package contents	6
Accessing the user’s guide	7

2 System tour	9
Features	12
Performance	12
Multimedia	12
Connectivity	12
Front panel	14
Rear panel	16
Keyboard	18
Programmable keys	19
Internet/Suspend keys	20
Multimedia keys	21
Volume control/Mute knob	22
Lock keys	23
Cursor keys	24
Windows keys	25
Function keys	26
Palm rest	26
Optical drive	27
Hard disk	29

3 Setting up your computer	31
Arranging a comfortable work area	34
Adjusting your chair	34
Positioning your PC	34
Positioning your monitor	35
Positioning your keyboard	35
Positioning your mouse	36
Connecting peripherals	37
Connecting your mouse	37
Connecting your keyboard	39
Connecting a monitor	41
Connecting the power cable	42
Turning on your computer	43
Turning off your computer	44
Connecting options	45

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Acer 7600 manual First things first, System tour, Setting up your computer

Contents

Veriton 7600 series User’s guide Veriton 7600series User’s guide Original Issue April Copyright 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights ReservedModel Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase 3 Setting up your computer 1 First things first2 System tour 6 Frequently asked questions 4 Upgrading your computer5 System utilities Cleaning and servicing Appendix A NoticesAppendix B Taking care of your computer IndexPage 1 First things first Page Page System specifications SpecificationComponent Security Package contents Accessing the user’s guide To access the user’s guide for Windows XPTo access the user’s guide for Windows 1 First things first 2 System tour Page This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer Connectivity FeaturesPerformance MultimediaHigh-speed V92, 56K Fax/modem optional One parallel port One VGA portFront panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the following2 System tour Label IconComponent Rear panel Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following2 System tour Component LabelIcon ColorDescription KeyboardNo. Description Programmable keysInternet/Suspend keys The Internet/Suspend keys consist of three buttons2 System tour Multimedia keys 2 System tour Volume control/Mute knobLock keys 2 System tour Cursor keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions Windows keysPalm rest Function keysOptical drive To take care of your CDs and DVDs Hard disk 2 System tour 3 Setting up your computer Page Page Adjusting your chair Arranging a comfortable work areaPositioning your PC Positioning your keyboard Positioning your monitorPositioning your mouse Connecting peripherals Connecting your mouseUSB mouse 3 Setting up your computer PS/2 mouseUSB keyboard Connecting your keyboard3 Setting up your computer PS/2 keyboardConnecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitorport blue port located on the rear panel of your computer Connecting the power cable Turning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting your printer Connecting optionsConnecting the modem optional Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line3 Setting up your computer network port white port on the rear panel of your computer Connecting to the networkConnecting multimedia devices Page external speakers connect to the Audio-out/Line-out jack lime jack located on the rear panel of your computer Connecting USB devices 3 Setting up your computer 4 Upgrading your computer 4 Upgrading your computer Page Installation precautions ESD precautionsPreinstallation instructions 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer Post-installation instructionsObserve the following after installing a computer component 3 Replace the side panelsTo remove the side panel Opening your computerTo replace the side panel 4 Upgrading your computer 2 Secure the side panels with the four screws you removed earlierInternal components System boards Mainboard layout4 Upgrading your computer Veriton 7600G mainboard layout Label JRECOVER HDD LED, Power LED connectorPower button and Reset switch controller Power connector 12V powerAudio board Installing additional memory Upgrading your computerTo remove a DDR DIMM To install a DDR DIMM Replacing the hard disk To reconfigure your computer4 a Insert the new hard disk into the frame 3 a Detach the power and hard disk cables from the hard diskb Connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard disk b Detach the hard disk from the drive frameInstalling an expansion card 4 Upgrading your computer 5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging7 Secure the card to your computer with a screw you removed earlier 8 Replace the side panel see pagePage 4 Upgrading your computer 5 System utilities Page Page Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope Client Manager optional Norton AntiVirus Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope optional Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses using Norton AntiVirus?You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working on the desktop NTI CD-Maker for models with CD-RWTo copy an audio or data disc 1 Click the Quick Burning icon5 System utilities 4 Click the Start button to begin copyingHow do I open PowerDVD and watch a DVD? PowerDVD for models with DVDBIOS utility 1 Make sure that the system is turned on Reinstalling programs3 Select the application that you want to reinstall 4 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installationRecovering your system 3 Click OK. You will be prompted again to continue 4 Click OK again Page How do I back up files from my hard drive? Using Backup Windows XP onlyHow do I defragment my hard drive? Disk Defragmenter Windows XP only5 System utilities 6 Frequently asked questionsPage Page Frequently asked questions Q Nothing appears on the screen Q The printer does not work A Do the followingQ No sound comes out from the computer A Check the following Q System cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information Appendix A NoticesFCC notice Reorient or relocate the receiving antennaIncrease the separation between the device and receiver Important safety instructions c If the product has been exposed to rain or water Year 2000 compliance statement Lithium battery statementLaser compliance statement Macrovision statementAppendix A Notices Taking care of your computer Appendix BCleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboardImportant tips To clean a regular mouse with rubber ball To clean your pointing deviceTo clean your monitor When to contact a service technicianAppendix B Taking care of your computer Index PowerDVD Acrobat ReaderNorton AntiVirus