Acer VX4618GUI7260W guide

This chapter contains instructions on how to upgrade your computer, and basic information about your system boards that you will find helpful when performing the upgrade process.

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Acer VX4618GUI7260W manual

Contents

Veriton Series Users GuidePage Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Product servicing Replacing the battery pack Telephone line safety Disposal instructions Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Developing good work habits Page Contents Setting up your computer Upgrading your computer Appendix a Regulations and safety notices Frequently asked questionsSystem utilities Index Empowering Technology Page Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology password Acer eSettings Management Acer eLock Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Page Acer ePerformance Management Using Acer eAcoustics Management Acer eAcoustics Management Acer eAcoustics Management Main Quiet Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology First things first Page Specifications GS TUV, Energy Star Package contents Accessing the Users Guide First things first System tour Page Features PerformanceMultimedia Connectivity Front panel Veriton Icon Component 3900Pro 6900Pro/7900Pro 5900Pro Rear panel Icon Component Audio jacks function table Headphone Keyboard Description Multimedia keys Internet/Email/Search keysIcon Key Description Volume control/mute keys Lock keysKey Description Lock key Description Cursor keys Windows keys Function keys Palm rest Optical drive Page System tour Hard disk Taking care of your CDs and DVDs System tour Setting up your computer Page Arranging a comfortable work area Adjusting your chairPositioning your PC Positioning your keyboard Positioning your monitorPositioning your mouse Connecting peripherals Connecting your mouse and keyboardUSB interface PS/2 interface Connecting a monitor Connecting the power cable Turning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting options Connecting your printer Connecting the modem optional Connecting to the network 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 Opening your computer 3900Pro To remove the computer cover To replace the computer cover Opening your Veriton 5900Pro Opening your Veriton 6900Pro/ 7900Pro Preinstallation instructions onTo remove the side panel To replace the side panel Upgrading your computer Installing additional memoryTo remove a DDR2 Dimm To install a DDR2 Dimm To reconfigure your computer Replacing the Veriton 3900Pros hard diskPage Upgrading your computer Installing an expansion card Replacing the Veriton 5900Pros hard disk Installing an expansion card Replacing the Veriton 6900Pro/7900Pros hard disk Replace the side panel. See To replace the side panel on System utilities Page Adobe Reader NTI CD&DVD-Maker For models with CD or DVD Burner Page Click the Cyberlink PowerDVD tab PowerDVD for models with DVDHow do I open and watch a DVD? Bios utility Reinstalling programs Recovering your system Page If you have not yet backed-up your system Page System utilities Page Click Accessories Using backup Windows XP onlyHow do I back up files from my hard drive? How do I defragment my hard drive? Disk defragmenter Windows XP onlyClick Disk Defragmenter System utilities Frequently asked questions Page Frequently asked questions Pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up Printer does not work Appendix a Regulations and safety notices Energy Star guidelines compliance FCC notice Modem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR List of applicable countriesPage Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementRadio device regulatory notice General European Union EU FCC RF safety requirementEN 61000-3-2/-3 Appendix a Regulations and safety notices Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE marking Index