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Acer 7600 manual

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Acer 7600 manual

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Veriton 7600 series User’s guide Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Veriton 7600series User’s guide Original Issue AprilCopyright 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved 2 System tour 3 Setting up your computer1 First things first 5 System utilities 6 Frequently asked questions4 Upgrading your computer Cleaning and servicing Appendix A NoticesAppendix B Taking care of your computer IndexPage 1 First things first Page Page Component System specificationsSpecification Security Package contents To access the user’s guide for Windows Accessing the user’s guideTo access the user’s guide for Windows XP 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 port2 System tour Front panelYour computer’s front panel consists of the following Component LabelIcon 2 System tour Rear panelYour computer’s rear panel consists of the following Component LabelIcon ColorDescription KeyboardNo. Description Programmable keys2 System tour Internet/Suspend keysThe Internet/Suspend keys consist of three buttons 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 Positioning your PC Adjusting your chairArranging a comfortable work area Positioning your keyboard Positioning your monitorPositioning your mouse USB mouse Connecting peripheralsConnecting your mouse 3 Setting up your computer PS/2 mouseUSB keyboard Connecting your keyboard3 Setting up your computer PS/2 keyboardport blue port located on the rear panel of your computer Connecting a monitorTo connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor Connecting the power cable Turning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting your printer Connecting options3 Setting up your computer Connecting the modem optionalSet up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line 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 Preinstallation instructions Installation precautionsESD precautions 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 4 Upgrading your computer System boardsMainboard layout Veriton 7600G mainboard layout Label JRECOVER HDD LED, Power LED connectorPower button and Reset switch controller Power connector 12V powerAudio board To remove a DDR DIMM Installing additional memoryUpgrading your computer 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 No sound comes out from the computer A Check the following Q Nothing appears on the screenQ The printer does not work A Do the following Q System cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information Appendix A NoticesIncrease the separation between the device and receiver FCC noticeReorient or relocate the receiving antenna 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 BImportant tips Cleaning and servicingTo clean your computer and keyboard 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 Norton AntiVirus PowerDVDAcrobat Reader