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Specifications
Install
FAQ
To reconfigure your computer
Connecting peripherals
Veriton 7600series User’s guide Original Issue April
Power button and Reset switch controller
Setting up your computer
Adjusting your chair
Using Backup Windows XP only
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Contents
Veriton 7600 series User’s guide
Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase
Veriton 7600series User’s guide Original Issue April
Copyright 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved
2 System tour
3 Setting up your computer
1 First things first
5 System utilities
6 Frequently asked questions
4 Upgrading your computer
Appendix A Notices
Appendix B Taking care of your computer
Index
Cleaning and servicing
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1 First things first
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Component
System specifications
Specification
Security
Package contents
To access the user’s guide for Windows
Accessing the user’s guide
To access the user’s guide for Windows XP
1 First things first
2 System tour
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This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer
Features
Performance
Multimedia
Connectivity
One parallel port One VGA port
High-speed V92, 56K Fax/modem optional
2 System tour
Front panel
Your computer’s front panel consists of the following
Component
Label
Icon
2 System tour
Rear panel
Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following
Label
Icon
Color
Component
Keyboard
Description
Programmable keys
No. Description
2 System tour
Internet/Suspend keys
The Internet/Suspend keys consist of three buttons
Multimedia keys
Volume control/Mute knob
2 System tour
Lock keys
Cursor keys
2 System tour
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions
Function keys
Palm rest
Optical drive
To take care of your CDs and DVDs
Hard disk
2 System tour
3 Setting up your computer
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Positioning your PC
Adjusting your chair
Arranging a comfortable work area
Positioning your monitor
Positioning your keyboard
Positioning your mouse
USB mouse
Connecting peripherals
Connecting your mouse
PS/2 mouse
3 Setting up your computer
Connecting your keyboard
USB keyboard
PS/2 keyboard
3 Setting up your computer
port blue port located on the rear panel of your computer
Connecting a monitor
To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor
Connecting the power cable
Turning on your computer
Turning off your computer
Connecting options
Connecting your printer
3 Setting up your computer
Connecting the modem optional
Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line
Connecting to the network
network port white port on the rear panel of your computer
Connecting multimedia devices
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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
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Preinstallation instructions
Installation precautions
ESD precautions
Post-installation instructions
Observe the following after installing a computer component
3 Replace the side panels
4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer
Opening your computer
To remove the side panel
To replace the side panel
2 Secure the side panels with the four screws you removed earlier
4 Upgrading your computer
Internal components
4 Upgrading your computer
System boards
Mainboard layout
Veriton 7600G mainboard layout
Label
HDD LED, Power LED connector
Power button and Reset switch controller
Power connector 12V power
JRECOVER
Audio board
To remove a DDR DIMM
Installing additional memory
Upgrading your computer
To install a DDR DIMM
To reconfigure your computer
Replacing the hard disk
3 a Detach the power and hard disk cables from the hard disk
b Connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard disk
b Detach the hard disk from the drive frame
4 a Insert the new hard disk into the frame
Installing an expansion card
5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging
7 Secure the card to your computer with a screw you removed earlier
8 Replace the side panel see page
4 Upgrading your computer
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4 Upgrading your computer
5 System utilities
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Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope Client Manager optional Norton AntiVirus
Acrobat Reader
Acer LANScope optional
How do I check for viruses using Norton AntiVirus?
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
NTI CD-Maker for models with CD-RW
To copy an audio or data disc
1 Click the Quick Burning icon
on the desktop
4 Click the Start button to begin copying
5 System utilities
PowerDVD 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 reinstall
4 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation
1 Make sure that the system is turned on
Recovering your system
3 Click OK. You will be prompted again to continue
4 Click OK again
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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 asked
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Frequently asked questions
Q No sound comes out from the computer A Check the following
Q Nothing appears on the screen
Q The printer does not work A Do the following
Q System cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information
Notices
Appendix A
Increase the separation between the device and receiver
FCC notice
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Important safety instructions
c If the product has been exposed to rain or water
Lithium battery statement
Laser compliance statement
Macrovision statement
Year 2000 compliance statement
Appendix A Notices
Appendix B
Taking care of your computer
Important tips
Cleaning and servicing
To clean your computer and keyboard
To clean your pointing device
To clean your monitor
When to contact a service technician
To clean a regular mouse with rubber ball
Appendix B Taking care of your computer
Index
Norton AntiVirus
PowerDVD
Acrobat Reader