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Acer 7600 manual Upgrading your computer

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Acer 7600 manual Upgrading your computer

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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 Appendix A Notices Appendix B Taking care of your computerIndex Cleaning and servicingPage 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 Features PerformanceMultimedia ConnectivityOne parallel port One VGA port High-speed V92, 56K Fax/modem optionalFront 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 Label IconColor ComponentKeyboard DescriptionProgrammable keys No. DescriptionInternet/Suspend keys The Internet/Suspend keys consist of three buttons2 System tour Multimedia keys Volume control/Mute knob 2 System tourLock keys Cursor keys 2 System tourWindows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functionsFunction keys Palm restOptical 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 monitor Positioning your keyboardPositioning your mouse Connecting peripherals Connecting your mouseUSB mouse PS/2 mouse 3 Setting up your computerConnecting your keyboard USB keyboardPS/2 keyboard 3 Setting up your computerConnecting 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 options Connecting your printerConnecting the modem optional Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line3 Setting up your computer Connecting to the network network port white port on the rear panel of your computerConnecting 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 Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component3 Replace the side panels 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computerOpening your computer To remove the side panelTo replace the side panel 2 Secure the side panels with the four screws you removed earlier 4 Upgrading your computerInternal components System boards Mainboard layout4 Upgrading your computer Veriton 7600G mainboard layout Label HDD LED, Power LED connector Power button and Reset switch controllerPower connector 12V power JRECOVERAudio board Installing additional memory Upgrading your computerTo remove a DDR DIMM To install a DDR DIMM To reconfigure your computer Replacing the hard disk3 a Detach the power and hard disk cables from the hard disk b Connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard diskb Detach the hard disk from the drive frame 4 a Insert the new hard disk into the frameInstalling an expansion card 5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging 7 Secure the card to your computer with a screw you removed earlier8 Replace the side panel see page 4 Upgrading your computerPage 4 Upgrading your computer 5 System utilities Page Page Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope Client Manager optional Norton AntiVirus Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope optional How do I check for viruses using Norton AntiVirus? Norton AntiVirusYou 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 NTI CD-Maker for models with CD-RW To copy an audio or data disc1 Click the Quick Burning icon on the desktop4 Click the Start button to begin copying 5 System utilitiesPowerDVD for models with DVD How do I open PowerDVD and watch a DVD?BIOS utility Reinstalling programs 3 Select the application that you want to reinstall4 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation 1 Make sure that the system is turned onRecovering your system 3 Click OK. You will be prompted again to continue 4 Click OK again 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?5 System utilities questions 6 Frequently askedPage 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 Notices Appendix AFCC 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 Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision statement Year 2000 compliance statementAppendix A Notices Appendix B Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboardImportant tips To clean your pointing device To clean your monitorWhen to contact a service technician To clean a regular mouse with rubber ballAppendix B Taking care of your computer Index PowerDVD Acrobat ReaderNorton AntiVirus