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Acer Veriton 3600V User's Manual

1. Click the Start button in the taskbar Highlight All Programs Click Accessories Select System Tools mn AeA WN Click Disk Defragmenter E Disk Defragmenter a ok Eile Action View Help gt me Session Status File System Capacity Free Space Free Space NTFS 19 53 GB 12 01 GB 61 NTFS 17 72 GB 1 32 GB 7 Estimated disk usage before defragmentation Estimated disk usage after defragmentation Defragment Pause Stop E Fragmented files ll Contiguous files M Unmovable files Free space When Disk Defragmenter opens select a drive volume and click Analyze The system will quickly examine the volume and determine wether it needs to be defragmented or not For more information about Disk Defragmenter refer to Windows XP help 84 5 System utilities 6 Frequently asked questions This chapter tells you what to do in case your computer is not working properly However if a more serious problem arises contact your dealer or the technical support center www acersupport com for assistance 87 The following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions to the situation Q pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up A Check the LED located beside the power switch If the LED is not lit no power is being applied to the system Do any of the following e Check if th
2. e Veriton 3600 series e Items contained in the accessory box e Foot stands e USB or PS 2 keyboard e USB or PS 2 mouse e Power cable e User s guide and installation poster e Other user documentation and third party software 6 1 First things first Accessing the user s guide This user s guide is also available on your computer as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file To access the user s guide for Windows XP 1 On the Windows XP taskbar click on the Start button then select Help and Support Center 2 On the Help and Support Center home page double click the Veriton 3600 series Online icon To access the user s guide for Windows 2000 1 Double click on the Veriton 3600 series Online icon on your Windows desktop 2 System tour This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer Features Here are just a few of your computer s many features Performance Intel Pentium 4 Celeron supporting FSB Front Side Bus up to 800 400MHz and HyperThreading Technology Intel 865G ICHS5 for 3600GT or 865GV ICH5 for 3600V chipset DDR SDRAM 400 333 266 4 DIMM slots Expandable to 4GB dual channel memory Power management function CD ROM CD RW DVD ROM DVD CD RW combo DVD RW or DVD RAM Supermulti plus drive High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Multimedia 3 D quality audio system via onboard audio controller Audio in Line in Audio out Line out Headphone out and Microphone in i
3. Before you proceed make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected to it Read the Preinstallation instructions on page 49 You need to open your computer before you can install additional components See the following section for instructions To remove the computer cover 1 Turn off your computer and unplug all cables 2 Place your computer on a flat steady surface If your computer is in the vertical position remove the foot stands and place your computer in the regular desktop position 3 Turn the thumbscrews counterclockwise with your fingers to release the cover Hold the sides of the cover with both hands Slide it back about an inch and then gently lift it upward to detach it 52 4 Upgrading your computer To replace the computer cover 1 Align the cover s hinges to the housing frame then gently push it in to slide it back into place Secure the cover with thumbscrews 53 Internal components The figure below shows what your computer looks like once you remove the cover 1 3 5 inch floppy drive 2 Optical drive 3 Drive frame 4 Power supply 5 Mainboard S note 6 Expansion slot Note The mainboard model shown in the figure above may not be exactly the same with the one found in your computer 54 4 Upgrading your computer System boards Mainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer Refer to t
4. s rear panel consists of the following 14 13 1 Power supply 2 Green PS 2 mouse port 3 Purple PS 2 keyboard port 4 9 est Black USB ports 5 Co Teal or Serial port Turquoise 6 Burgundy Parallel Printer port 7 Blue Monitor port On die VGA 8 B White Network port AE 10 S Pink Microphone in jack rear 11 Lime Audio out Line out jack 12 gt Light blue Audio in Line in jack 13 Expansion slots 14 Chassis lock pad 15 Voltage selector switch 16 Power cord socket For information on how to connect the peripherals see Connecting peripherals on page 32 and Connecting options on page 40 14 Keyboard 2 System tour The keyboard that came with your computer has full sized keys that include separate cursor keys two Windows keys four multimedia keys and twelve function keys For information on how to connect your USB keyboard please see Connecting peripherals on page 32 1 Sleep button 2 Internet E mail Search keys 3 Multimedia keys 4 Volume control Mute keys 5 Scroll lock key 6 Num lock key 7 Cursor keys 8 Application key 9 Windows logo key 10 Caps lock key 11 Function keys 15 Internet E mail Search keys Launches your current default brows
5. screen Click OK to continue This function will delete all your personal data files fire you sure you want to continue 5 After 15 seconds the system will reboot and initiate the restore operation Current hard disk Currnet operation Recover Partition number 2 Current partition 1 Partition size 8009 MB File system NTFS Image filet ACER EG Compression level High File size 680 MB Used time 08 01 10 Total data 225 MB Rest time 00 05 25 Average speed 195 MB Min B seal Recovering NTFS partition 18 81 6 After the recovery operation finishes the system will reboot You will be required to go through the setup process again Caution Running the Recovery operation will erase all files previously saved in your computer so make sure to back up your important files before starting the recovery process If you attempt to restore your system using the One Button Recovery feature and the system DOES NOT respond contact your local vendor or authorised Acer representative immediately 82 5 System utilities Using Backup Windows XP only The Backup utility creates copies of information on your hard disk In the event that the original data on your hard disk is erased or overwritten or becomes inaccessible because of a hark disk malfunction you can use the copy to restore your lost or damaged data How do back up files from my hard drive To run the Backup utility Click the
6. Your system accepts low profile PCI cards only 1 Remove the computer cover see page 51 2 Locate an empty PCI slot on the mainboard 3 Remove the bracket lock that holds the bracket to the computer Save the bracket lock 4 Pull out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging 6 Align the card with the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot Make sure that the card is properly seated 7 Secure the card to your computer with the bracket lock you removed earlier 8 Replace the computer cover see page 52 When you turn on the computer BIOS Basic Input Output System automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly installed devices 64 4 Upgrading your computer 5 System utilities This chapter describes applications that are preinstalled on your computer 67 Depending on the hardware and optional features installed in your computer your system came bundled with several program utilities designed to streamline your computer s operations These utilities may include any of the following e Acrobat Reader e Acer LANScope Client Manager optional e Norton AntiVirus e NTI CD Maker e PowerDVD e BIOS utility e Acer One Button Recovery System restore utility If your computer is configured with Microsoft Windows XP the following utilities can be used to monitor and maintain system health e Backup e Disk De
7. cascading peripherals such as a digital camera keyboard mouse joystick scanner printer and modem With USB complex cable connections can be eliminated Your computer comes with eight USB ports four on the front and another four on the rear panel These ports support USB 2 0 high performance external devices such as webcams and digital still cameras They also allow you to connect additional USB devices to your computer without using up its system resources To connect a USB device simply plug the device cable into any of the USB ports lt gt black port Note Some USB devices have a built in USB port which allows you to connect or daisy chain more USB devices 4 Upgrading your computer 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 49 Installation precautions Before you install any computer component we recommend that you read the following sections These sections contain important ESD precautions along with preinstallation and post installation instructions ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage your processor disk drives expansion boards and other components Always observe the following precautions before you install a computer component 1 Donot remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it 2 Wear a wrist grounding
8. other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition f the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged f the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 17 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters 18 Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before serving or disassembling this equipment 19 Avoid using a telephone line other than cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited vi
9. strap and attach it to a metal part of the computer before handling components If a wrist strap is not available maintain contact with the computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component 1 Turn off your computer and all the peripherals connected to it before opening it Then unplug all cables from the power outlets 2 Open your computer according to the instructions on page 51 3 Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling a computer component 4 Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connector 5 See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you wish to install Warning Not turning off the computer properly before you start installing the components may cause serious damage Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician 50 4 Upgrading your computer Post installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component 1 See to it that the components are installed according to the step by step instructions in their respective sections 2 Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier Replace the computer cover 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer 51 Opening your computer Caution
10. take advantage of your computer s multimedia features Note The multimedia devices shown below are for your reference only Actual device models may vary in select countries Plug the devices in as follows Note For information on how to configure multimedia devices consult the documentation that came with each device e microphone connects to the microphone in jack S pink port located on the front and rear panel of your computer Note The system has two microphone in jacks front and rear However you can not use both of them at the same time By default your system enables the microphone in jack in front and disables the one at the back 44 3 Setting up your computer earphones headphones connect to the Headphone out port Q lime port located on the front panel of your computer Note To adjust the volume of the headphones click on the Volume icon located on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen When the Volume control pops up drag the Volume control lever to the desired level You can also use the Volume control button on the keyboard external speakers connect to the Audio out Line out jack 4 lime jack on the rear panel of your computer 45 audio line in device connect to the Audio in Line in jack light blue jack located on the rear panel of your computer 46 3 Setting up your computer Connecting USB devices Universal Serial Bus USB is a serial bus design that is capable of
11. the voltage range applicable to your area Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your computer Then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet 38 3 Setting up your computer Turning on your computer After connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in the power cable you are now ready to turn the computer on and get to work To turn on your computer 1 Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer such as the monitor printer fax speakers etc 2 On the front panel of your computer press the Power button Important Make sure that the power cable is properly plugged into an electrical outlet If you are using a power strip or an AVR Auto Voltage Regulator make sure that it is plugged in and turned on 39 Turning off your computer To turn off your computer follow the steps below For Windows XP 1 Onthe Windows XP taskbar click on the Start button and click Turn Off Computer then click Turn Off 2 Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer For Windows 2000 1 On the Windows 2000 taskbar click on the Start button highlight Shut Down select Shut down from the drop down window then click on OK 2 Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer If you cannot shut down your computer normally press the power button for at least four seconds Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in Suspend mod
12. type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 12 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 13 If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating 95 14 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may ouch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 15 Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 16 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions c When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed d f liquid has been spilled into the product e f the product has been exposed to rain or water f f the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of
13. Start button in the taskbar Highlight All Programs 1 2 3 Click Accessories 4 Select System Tools 5 Click Backup E Backup Utility Untitled Jeg Job Edit View Tools Help FEFE Welcome Backup Restore and Manage Media Schedule Jobs Welcome to the Backup Utility Advanced Mode If you prefer you can switch to wizard Mode to use simplified settings for backup or restore Backup Wizard Advanced The Backup wizard helps you create a backup of your programs and files Restore Wizard Advanced The Restore wizard helps you restore your data from a backup Automated System Recovery Wizard eal The ASR Preparation wizard helps you create a two part backup of your system a floppy disk that has your system settings and other media that contains a backup of your local system partition When Backup starts follow the onscreen instructions to set up your backup profile and schedule For more information about Backup refer to Windows XP help 83 Disk Defragmenter Windows XP only The disk degfragmentation utility consolidates files and folders on your computer s hard disk This allows your computer to access files and folders and save new data more efficiently By consolidating your files and folders the defragmenter also consolidates the volume s free space making it less likely that new files will be fragmented How do defragment my hard drive To run the Disk Defragmenter
14. Veriton 3600GT S600V User s guide Copyright 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Veriton 3600GT 3600V User s guide Original issue date November 2003 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer and the Acer Logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc Other company s product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their re
15. al drive section on page 22 e Make sure that you are using the correct type of disc or diskette Refer to the Optical drive section on page 22 90 6 Frequently asked questions Appendix A Notices 92 Appendix A Notices Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Engery Partner Acer Inc has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for
16. and methods of measurement Including EN61000 4 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 2001 EN61000 4 6 1996 A1 2001 EN61000 4 3 1996 A1 1998 EN61000 4 8 1993 A1 2001 EN61000 4 4 1995 A2 2001 EN61000 4 11 1994 A1 2001 EN61000 4 5 1995 A1 2001 EN61000 3 2 2000 Limits for harmonics current emissions EN61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 Limits for voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems Conforms to the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard EN60950 2000 Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including electrical business equipment This equipment has been approved to Council Decision 98 482 EC CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN We Acer Inc hereby declare that the equipment bearing the trade name and model number specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same equipment will continue to comply with the requirements 2003 11 19 Casy Lai 99 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter
17. another is from system backup You can press Alt F10 after the BIOS finishes running the Power On Self Test POST Warning Initiating the recovery operation while the operating system is running will result in abnormal shutdown and may make your current OS unstable or unusable After the POST runs you have only 1 5 seconds to press Alt F10 Follow all onscreen instructions Please press Alt F10 to recover Windows OS 78 5 System utilities You can also follow the steps below 1 Locate the OBR button See the image on page 10 2 Press the button After a moment one of the following screen will appear on your display a when you don t backup your system yet Hard Disc Full Recovery This function will restore your C drive to the original default settings erasing your personal data b after you backup your system Recover to Default Settings Recover the system to the original default settings Recover data from last backup Cancel 79 In 2 a click OK You will be prompted again In 2 b select Recover to Default Settings to restore your system to the default factory settings Select Recover data from last backup to restore your system to the last time system backup Note Click Backup System icon on the desktop to backup your system anytime 80 5 System utilities 4 Ifyou choosed your recovery option you should see the following
18. cated on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM 97 APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE ADVERTENCIA RADIACION LASER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING VEDABNING SE IKKE IND STRALEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSATEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR PPNAD ALA TUIJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN 98 Appendix A Notices Declaration of Conformity for CE marking Name of Manufacturer Acer Inc Address of Manufacturer 8F 88 Sec 1 Hsin Tai Wu Rd Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221 Taiwan R O C Declares that product Personal Computer Model Veriton 3600GT 3600V Conforms to the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards EN55022 1994 A2 1997 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference characteristics of Information Technology Equipment EN55024 1998 A1 2001 Information technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits
19. ck Your torso works harder to maintain balance if you do not rest your body on the chair back Positioning your PC You may position your computer in two ways e Tower like vertical position e Regular desktop position To position your PC in a tower or vertical position 1 Install the foot stands Press the notch on both sides of the foot stands a 28 3 Setting up your computer 2 Turn out the foot stands to the slots on the housing frame b as shown in the figure below 29 To position your PC in a desktop or horizontal position 1 Attach the foot stands as shown in the figure that follows 2 Place your computer in the desired location Take note of the following when selecting a location for your computer e Do not put your computer near any equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as radio transmitters televisions copy machines or heating and air conditioning equipment e Avoid dusty areas and extremes of temperature and humidity e You may place your computer beside your desk or under your table as long as it does not block the space that you need for working and moving 30 3 Setting up your computer Viewing distance Lower back support Seat height Positioning your monitor Place your monitor at a comfortable viewing distance usually 50 to 60 centimeters away Adjust the display in such a way that the top of the screen is at or slightly belo
20. cters typed appear in uppercase same function as pressing Shift lt letter gt 19 Cursor keys The cursor keys also called the arrow keys let you move the cursor around the screen They serve the same function as the arrow keys on the numeric keypad when the Num Lock is toggled off 20 Windows keys 2 System tour The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows logo key fe ay Start button Combinations with this key perform special functions such as e Windows Tab Activate the next Taskbar button e Windows E Explore My Computer e Windows F Find Document e Windows M Minimize All e Shift Windows M Undo Minimize All e Windows R Display the Run dialog box Application key yi Opens the applications context menu same function as clicking the right button of the mouse 21 Function keys The function keys F1 F12 let you perform specific functions depending on the application that uses them Palm rest The detachable palm rest provides you a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing 22 2 System tour Optical drive Your computer may come with a CD ROM DVD ROM or a combo DVD CD RW DVD RW or DVD RAM Supermulti plus drive This drive is located on the front panel of
21. de any of these components contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance Note The mainboard model shown in the following figures may not be exactly the same with the one found in your computer Installing additional memory The four 184 pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate DDR Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM type DIMMs You may install 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB or 1 GB DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 4 GB The DDR DIMMs should work under 2 5 volts You can install PC2100 DDR266 PC2700 DDR333 or PC3200 DDR400 modules in the DDR DIMM sockets Contact your dealer for qualified DIMM vendors Each DDR DIMM socket is independent from the other This independence allows you to install DDR DIMMs with different capacities to form different configurations To remove a DDR DIMM Note The DDR DIMM has only one notch located on the center of the module 1 Remove the computer cover see page 51 2 Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard 59 3 Press the holding clips on both sides of the DDR DIMM socket outward to release the DDR DIMM 1 2 Gently pull the DDR DIMM out of the socket 3 To install a DDR DIMM 1 Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard 60 4 Upgrading your computer 2 Align the DDR DIMM with the socket 1 Press the DDR DIMM into the socket until the clips lock onto the DDR DIMM 2 3 Note The DDR DIMM sockets are slotted to ensure p
22. e The total ampere rating of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating e Check the documentation that came with your software programs to see if you can select other combinations of resolution and colour These adjustments could make viewing the screen more comfortable Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboard 1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord 103 2 Usea soft cloth moistened with water and gently wipe the exterior of the computer and the keyboard Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners To clean your pointing device To clean a regular mouse with rubber ball 1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with a soft damp cloth 3 Put the ball back and close the cover To clean an optical mouse For users of an optical mouse refer to the documentation that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions To clean your monitor Make sure that you keep your screen clean For cleaning instructions refer to the documentation that came with your monitor When to contact a service technician e Ifyou dropped and damaged the computer e If liquid has been spilled into the computer e Ifthe computer is not operating normally e f acomputer problem persists even after yo
23. e only 40 3 Setting up your computer Connecting options Connecting your printer Your computer supports parallel serial and USB printers To connect a parallel printer plug the printer cable into the parallel port E burgundy port located on the rear panel of your computer Note The printer shown below is for your reference only Actual device model may vary in select countries Pas Can Note If you are using a serial printer connect the printer cable into the serial port located on the rear panel of your computer In the same manner connect a USB printer by plugging the printer cable into any of the USB ports located on the front or rear panels 41 Connecting the modem optional Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line 7 and handset line into their corresponding ports on the rear panel of your computer 42 3 Setting up your computer Connecting to the network You can connect your computer to a Local Area Network LAN using a network cable To do so simply plug the network cable into the network port white port on the rear panel of your computer Note Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup 43 Connecting multimedia devices You can connect multimedia devices such as microphone earphone or headphone external speakers and audio line in device These devices will allow you to
24. e voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of the computer is set to the correct voltage e Check if you plugged the power cable properly into an electrical outlet e Ifyou are using a power strip or AVR make sure that it is plugged in and turned on If the LED is lit check the following e Is anonbootable nonsystem diskette in the floppy drive If yes remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart your computer e The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart your computer This will automatically diagnose your system and make necessary fixes However if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem then you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to its original default factory settings Note For more information about recovering your system refer to page 77 88 6 Frequently asked questions Q Nothing appears on the screen A Your computer s power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power Just press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not work contact your dealer or the technical support center for assistance Q The printer does not work A Do the following e Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on e Make sure that the pr
25. efer to page 22 for instructions on how to insert a CD into your computer s optical drive 2 Follow all onscreen instructions until installation is completed For more information on how to use the LANScope you may refer to the LANScope Help menu Note Acer LANScope currently supports Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 and Windows XP platforms 70 5 System utilities Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti virus software which finds and repairs infected files protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure It also scans incoming email attachments for viruses It provides useful virus detection and repair facilities How do check for viruses using Norton AntiVirus A full system scan scans all files on your computer To perform a system scan 1 Start Norton AntiVirus e Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or e Click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar highlight Programs and select Norton AntiVirus 2 Inthe Norton AntiVirus main window click Scan for Viruses Norton Ant irus Professional Edition Norton Antivirus Scan for Viruses semg Task Task Schedule Scan for Viruses 4 2 Scan my computer al amp Scanallremovable drives Reports LJ Scan all foppy disks Advanced Tools 3 Scan drives Scan folders 0 Scan files Actions Schedule Task Scan pNew p gt gt Schedule saat Norton AntiVirus 2003 Professional Edition 3 Inthe Scan for Viru
26. er Web browser Launches your email application Email iF Opens a search window Search f 16 Multimedia keys 2 System tour Allow you to conveniently play pause stop step forward or step back a song or movie using your keyboard MD Me ol El a ZW Backward Press to skip backward to the previous M4 track or video file and start playing Play Pause Press to start playing the audio track or gt Il video file Press again to pause Stop Press to stop playing the audio track or E video file Forward Press to skip forward to the next track or gt gt video file and start playing Volume control Mute keys ica Si i i i Si a a HH TTT T Cy j ig gi ia sr Volume up Press to increase audio volume VOL Volume Press to decrease audio volume VOL down 3 Mute Toggle sound on off w 18 2 System tour Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off to switch between two functions Scroll Lock When activated the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up arrow or down arrow respectively Take note that Scroll Lock may not work with some applications Num Lock When activated the keypad is set to numeric mode i e the keys function as a calculator complete with arithmetic operators such as and Caps Lock When activated all alphabetic chara
27. ewing uses only 96 Appendix A Notices Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig handtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type L ver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anvand samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anvant batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS Paristo voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin Havita kaytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemaBen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ahnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product The CD or DVD drive s classification label shown below is lo
28. ference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product Name Model Name of Responsible Party Address of Responsible Party Contact Person Phone No Fax No Personal Computer Veriton 3600GT 3600V Acer America Corporation 2641 Orchard Parkeay San Jose CA 95134 U S A David Lee 408 922 5097 408 922 5017 100 Appendix A Notices Appendix B Taking care of your computer 102 Appendix B Taking care of your computer Please read the important instructions listed in this section Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer Important tips e Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator e Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F e Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields e Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture e Do not spill water on the computer e Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration e Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt e Never place the system on uneven surfaces e Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic e When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug
29. fragmenter All of the applications that came with your computer are very easy to use However if you need more help and information you may refer to the online help documentation provided in each software application 68 5 System utilities Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is a software that lets you view navigate browse and print Adobe Portable Document Format PDF files on all major computer platforms POF To read a PDF document i you can e Simply double click on any file with an icon like that shown above or 1 On the windows taskbar click on the Start button highlight Programs and select Acrobat Reader 2 Once the program is running select Open from the File menu 3 Select the file you wish to view in the Open file browser and click the Open button For more information about Acrobat Reader you may refer to the Acrobat Reader Help menu 69 Acer LANScope optional Acer LANScope allows desktop management via the Web standard network or dial up connections It is compatible with the leading management specifications such as Wired for Management 2 0 Desktop Management Interface DMI v2 0 and others Your computer may be bundled with a LANScope installation CD To install LANScope 1 Insert the LANScope installation CD into the optical drive Caution Make sure that the LANScope installation CD is properly inserted into the optical drive Improper insertion may damage both the CD and the drive R
30. he section below for the corresponding mainboard layout of your Veriton 3600 series computer model iu a ATX1 FDD1 SATA1 JBAT1 JFP1 H FAN2 wll IDE2 JRECOVER BT1 USB3 USB2 AGP1 PCI1 JKBMS1 USB1 LPT1 55 AGP1 AGP slot VT3600GT only See note AUD1 Line in top line out middle and rear microphone in bottom ports ATX1 Power connector BIOS1 BIOS chipset BT1 Battery CcD1 CD in connector COM2 Serial connector DLED1 D Bracket LANScope connector DIMM1 DIMM sockets 1 4 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 FN1 3 pin CPU fan connector FN6 CPU ZIF socket FAN2 3 pin system fan connector FDD1 FDD connector IDE1 IDE 1 connector IDE2 IDE 2 connector JAUD1 Audio FPIO connector JBAT1 1 2 Normal 2 3 Clear CMOS Jc Intrusion connector 56 4 Upgrading your computer JFP1 HDD LED Power LED connector Power button and Reset switch controller JKBMS1 PS 2 mouse upper and keyboard lower ports JPW1 Power connector 12V power JRECOVER One Touch Recovery button connecto
31. help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with he Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer 93 Use conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Remarque a l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du R glement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby Acer declares that this personal computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Modem n
32. inter cable is connected securely to the system s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer See Connecting your printer on page 40 for information on how to connect the printer to your computer e For additional information concerning the printer refer to the printer s documentation Q No sound comes out from the computer A Check the following e The volume may be muted Look for the Volume icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute option You can also press the volume control mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from mute to sound on e If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out jack of your computer the internal or built in speakers are automatically turned off 89 Q System cannot read diskette hard disk CD or DVD information A Check the following e Make sure that you are using the correct type of disc See page 22 e Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly e Check if the CD or DVD is clean and not scratched e Check your drive by using a good i e undamaged disc If your drive can not read the information on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive Contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance Q System cannot write data on the hard disk or CD R CD RW A Check the following e Make sure the diskette or hard disk is not write protected Refer to the Optic
33. itched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Notice for Australia For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save them for future reference 6 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 7 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 8 Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 10 Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 11 This product should be operated from the
34. ly copy to an image file on the hard disk first and then copy to CD DVD Recorder from there BD 241040 CD RW 2 00 F Blank 703 1 MB free Total 83 67 MB 42839 Written 44 17 MB 22614 For more information about NTI CD Maker and its other features refer to the NTI CD Maker Help menu 74 5 System utilities PowerDVD for models with DVD PowerDVD is a high quality pure software DVD player which brings high quality movies and karaoke to your multimedia PC You can play back high resolution DVD titles or MPEG 2 files with MPEG 2 video and Dolby Digital AC 3 audio PowerDVD provides a complete set of commands for navigation and advanced features such as multi angle switching multi language and multi subtitle selection and parental control It also has the i Power Internet Enabling feature which links to online DVD resources via the Power DVD Desktop Portal Page How do I open PowerDVD and watch a DVD In most cases when you insert a DVD into your computer s optical drive PowerDVD will automatically open a viewer window and the control panel and begin playing If PowerDVD does not open automatically 1 Click the Start button in the taskbar 2 Highlight All Programs 3 Click the Cyberlink PowerDVD tab 4 Select PowerDVD When PowerDVD opens simply press the play button Q to begin playback For more information about Cyberlink PowerDVD and its other features refer to the PowerDVD Help menu 75 BIOS
35. nterfaces Note The system has two microphone in jacks front and rear However you can not use both of them at the same time By default your system enables the microphone in jack in front Connectivity Two PS 2 interfaces for mouse and keyboard One serial port Option 2nd serial port via COM2 on page 55 One parallel port One VGA port Eight Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports four on the front and four on the rear panel High speed fax data PCI modem optional Gigabit Ethernet LAN support with remote wake up function 10 2 System tour Front panel Your computer s front panel consists of the following 1 5 25 inch drive Stop Eject button 11 2 5 25 inch optical drive bay 3 Floppy drive eject button 4 3 5 inch floppy drive 5 Floppy drive light emitting diode LED 6 Lf Microphone in jack front 5 note 7 Q Headphone out port 8 ost USB ports 9 OBR One Button Recovery slot 10 Hard disk activity LED E 11 i gt LAN activity LED 12 Power LED 13 Power button Note The system has two microphone in jacks front and rear However you can not use both of them at the same time By default your system enables the microphone in jack in front and disables the one at the back For information on how to connect the peripherals see Connecting peripherals on page 32 and Connecting options on page 40 12 2 System tour Rear panel Your computer
36. ock 18 num lock 18 scroll lock 18 M mainboard Veriton 3300 54 multimedia key forward 16 play pause 16 stop 16 N notice DVD copyright protection 95 NTI 72 P PowerDVD 74 R rear panel 12 recovering your system 77 remove computer cover 51 S safety CD ROM 96 FCC notice 92 general instructions 94 modem notices 93 setting up computer 27 32 area 27 chair 27 connecting peripherals external monitor 36 power cable 37 106 USB keyboard 34 USB mouse 32 keyboard 30 monitor 30 mouse 31 software 67 Norton AntiVirus 70 system boards 54 audio board 57 mainboard 54 system utilities Acrobat Reader 68 Norton AntiVirus 70 NTI CD Maker 72 PowerDVD 74 reinstalling programs 76 T turning off computer 39 software shutdown 39 suspend mode 39 turning on computer 38 power button 38 U upgrade add memory 58 install DDR DIMM 59 reconfigure computer 60 remove DDR DIMM 58 computer 54 58 installation precautions 49 ESD 49 post installation 50 preinstallation 49 open computer 51 remove computer cover 51 replace top cover 52 replace components 54 memory 58
37. or models with CD RW PowerDVD for models with DVD BIOS utility Reinstalling programs Recovering your system Using Backup Windows XP only Disk Defragmenter Windows XP only 6 Frequently asked questions Appendix A Notices Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC notice Notice Canadian users Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem notices Important safety instructions Macrovision copyright protection notice 46 47 49 49 49 50 51 51 52 53 54 54 57 58 58 60 63 65 68 69 70 72 74 75 76 77 82 83 85 91 92 92 93 93 93 94 95 Contents Lithium battery statement 96 Laser compliance statement 96 Declaration of Conformity for CE marking 98 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 99 Appendix B Taking care of your computer 101 Important tips 102 Cleaning and servicing 102 Asking for technical assistance 103 Index 105 vi Contents 1 First things first This chapter describes the system specifications and the contents of your computer package System specifications Processor e Intel Pentium 4 2 0 3 6 GHz e Intel Celeron 2 0 2 6 GHz System memory Four SDRAM slots support a maximum of 4 GB dual channel DDR memory Chipset Intel 865G ICH5 3600GT Intel 865GV ICH5 3600V Graphics Intel 865G supporting e DVMT technology e Dual Display Audio AC 97 Codec LAN 10 100 1000 Base T Gigabit Ethernet connecti
38. otices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the bottom side of the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this information to your telephone company If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If this equipment should fail to operate properly disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem If the problem is with the equipment discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor 94 Appendix A Notices CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord TBR 21 This equipment has been approved Council Decision 98 482 EC TBR 21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Sw
39. r LPT1 Parallel Printer port PCI1 to PCI3 PCI slots 1 to 3 SATA1 Serial HDD connectors SATA2 SER1 Serial port U10 Northbridge U19 Southbridge USB1 USB ports USB2 Front USB 2 0 connector USB3 Front USB 2 0 connector USB4 USB ports VGA1 Monitor port Note For the location of the AGP slot on the Veriton 3600 mainboard see page 54 57 Audio board The audio board that came with your computer should look like the figure that follows _ PAN 501 1 94V 0 AL a 83422 Mage Ip Ching fo SEB pre USB1 USB4 JMIC1 JSPK1 JUSB1 USB Connector connects to the JUSB2 of the mainboard JUSB2 USB Connector connects to the JUSB3 of the mainboard USB1 to USB4 USB ports JAUD1 Standard audio connector connects to the JAUD1 of the mainboard JMIC1 Microphone in jack JSPK1 Audio out port Note The system has two microphone in jacks front and rear However you can not use both of them at the same time By default your system enables the microphone in jack in front and disables the one at the back 58 4 Upgrading your computer Upgrading your computer Certain components of your computer are upgradeable such as the memory the hard disk the CPU and the expansion cards You need to observe the Installation precautions on page 49 when installing or removing a computer component However for safety purposes we do not recommend that you perform these upgrades yourself If you want to replace or upgra
40. roper installation If you insert a DDR DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket you may have inserted it incorrectly Turn the DDR DIMM around and try to insert it again To reconfigure your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of memory installed Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer s hard disk 1 Remove the computer cover see page 51 2 Detach all cables connected to the CD or DVD drive the 3 5 inch floppy drive and hard disk 3 Lift the drive frame to a 90 degree angle then pull out and remove the drive frame 61 62 4 Upgrading your computer 4 Pull out the drive rails that holdthe hard disk to the housing Set the drive rails aside 5 Slide the hard disk frame to the left d then gently move it out e and pull it up to detach it f 63 6 Install the new hard disk into the housing Secure it with the drive rails you removed earlier and connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard disk Reinstall the drive frame into the housing 8 Reattach the CD or DVD drive and the floppy drive cables Note Make sure that the other ends of the disk drive cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard 9 Replace the computer cover see page 52 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card Caution
41. ses pane click Scan My Computer 4 Under Actions click Scan When the scan is complete a scan summary appears 5 When you are done reviewing the summary click Finished 71 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 For more information about Norton AntiVirus including setting up custom scans and scheduling scans refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu 72 5 System utilities NTI CD Maker for models with CD RW The NTI CD Maker is a CD Recording software which allows you to create and copy audio data and videos to CD R or CD RW discs To copy an audio or data disc rs 1 Click the Quick Burning icon Quick Burning on the desktop 2 Insert the CD you would like to copy into the source drive and a blank disc into the target drive 3 Choose the source and target drives from the pull down lists NII CD Copy H Sone O MEA 2 CD ROM 1 track 83 4 MB used V Temporarily copy to an image file on the hard disk first and then copy to CD DVD Recorder from there A Target 24x10x40 CD RW 2 00 F 4 Blank 703 1 MB free 100 Start l 73 4 Click the Start button to begin copying NTI CD Copy ATAPI CD ROM DRIVE 52MAx 5283 E CD ROM 1 track 83 4 MB used V Temporari
42. spective companies 1 First things first System specifications Package contents Accessing the user s guide 2 System tour Features Performance Multimedia Connectivity Front panel Rear panel VT3600G Keyboard Internet E mail Search keys Multimedia keys Volume control Mute keys Lock keys Cursor keys Windows keys Function keys Palm rest Optical drive Hard disk 3 Setting up your computer Arranging a comfortable work area Adjusting your chair Positioning your PC Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboard Positioning your mouse Connecting peripherals Connecting your mouse Connecting your keyboard 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 25 27 27 27 30 30 31 32 32 34 36 37 38 39 40 40 41 42 43 Contents Connecting USB devices 4 Upgrading your computer Installation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions Post installation instructions Opening your computer To remove the computer cover To replace the computer cover Internal components System boards Mainboard layout Audio board Upgrading your computer Installing additional memory Replacing the hard disk Installing an expansion card 5 System utilities Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope optional Norton AntiVirus NTI CD Maker f
43. ter to the edge Do not wipe in a circular motion Clean your CD or DVD drive periodically You may refer to the Cleaning kit for instructions Cleaning kits can be purchased in any computer or electronics shop 24 2 System tour Hard disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high capacity Enhanced IDE E IDE hard disk Refer to Replacing the hard disk on page 60 for instructions on how to upgrade or replace your hard disk 3 Setting up your computer This chapter contains step by step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals 27 Arranging a comfortable work area Working safely begins with the arrangement of your work space and the proper use of equipment For this reason it is very important to take time and think about how you are going to arrange your work area Here are some points to consider Adjusting your chair Having the right kind of chair does not necessarily mean that you ll be properly supported It is necessary to adjust your chair to fit your body Proper body posture will make you more comfortable and productive e Avoid tilting your chair If you have a chair that tilts lock the tilt knobs so that your chair will not tilt forward or backward while you are using your computer e Adjust your chair height in such a way that you can sit on it with your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet resting flat on the floor e Rest your body on the chair ba
44. u have checked and done the troubleshooting tips discussed in the Frequently asked questions section on page 85 e If your problem is not listed in the Frequently asked questions section on page 85 e Ifyou want to replace or upgrade any of your computer s internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance contact your local dealer or distributor You may also access the Web site www acersupport com for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area 104 Appendix B Taking care of your computer Index A accessing the user s guide 6 applications 67 B BIOS utility 75 Cc computer maintenance 102 cleaning 102 servicing 102 connecting options multimedia devices 43 audio line in device 45 earphones headphones 44 external speakers 43 joystick 43 microphone 43 network 40 42 printer 40 USB devices 46 D disk drives CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive inserting CDs DVDs 22 taking care CDs DVDs 23 hard disk 24 F features 9 connectivity 9 multimedia 9 performance 9 frequently asked questions 87 blank screen 88 no audio 88 nosound 88 printer not working 88 system did not boot up 87 Frequently asked questions system cannot read disk 89 system cannot write to disk 89 front panel 10 105 l internal components 53 internet suspend key email 15 suspend 15 web browser 15 K keyboard 14 application key 20 L lock keys caps l
45. ur reference only Actual device models may vary in select countries Connecting your mouse USB mouse Plug your USB mouse cable into any of the USB ports lt black located on the front and rear panels of your computer 33 PS 2 mouse Plug the PS 2 mouse cable into the PS 2 mouse port green port located on the rear panel of your computer 34 3 Setting up your computer Connecting your keyboard USB keyboard Plug your USB keyboard cable into any of the USB ports lt gt black port located on the front and rear panel of your computer 35 PS 2 keyboard Plug your PS 2 keyboard cable into the PS 2 keyboard port purple port located on the rear panel of your computer 36 3 Setting up your computer Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port O blue port located on the rear panel of your computer Note Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information on adjusting your monitors settings Note The image above shows the Vertion 3600G Refer to pages 16 and or 18 for the location of your monitor port s 37 Connecting the power cable Caution Before you proceed check the voltage range in your area Make sure that it matches your computer s voltage setting If they don t match set your computer s voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area Set the voltage selector switch to
46. utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s Basic Input Output System BIOS Since most computers are already properly configured and optimized there is no need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems and get the Run Setup message you will need to run this utility Note Before you run BIOS make sure that you have saved all open files The computer reboots immediately after you exit Setup To run the BIOS utility press the Del key on your keyboard during computer boot up 76 5 System utilities Reinstalling programs If you uninstall one of the preinstalled programs and want to reinstall it do the following 1 Make sure that the system is turned on 2 Insert the System CD into the CD or DVD drive 3 Select the application that you want to reinstall 4 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation 77 Recovering your system lit your operating system files are lost or damaged the recovery process will restore your system s original factory default settings or last system backup Your Acer Veriton series computer includes an OBR One Button Recovery button a feature that makes restoring your system quick and easy OBR works from a hidden partition on your hard drive that contains all the information required to restore your system There are two modes to recovery your system One is from system s original settings and
47. vity IDE Two 40 pin parallel ATA IDE slots Two Serial ATA ports FDD 1 44 MB 3 5 inch floppy drive PS 2 e PS 2 keyboard port PS 2 mouse port USB Eight external USB 2 0 ports Serial port One serial port on I O bracket Optional 2nd serial port connecting via COM2 on page 55 Printer port One parallel printer port Thermal Dynamic fan speed control Security e Chassis lock pad Chassis intrusion alarm 1 First things first Wake system Wake on LAN Wake on modem Mouse keyboard HDD Paralle ATA 5400 7200 RPM Serial ATA 7200 RPM Optical Drive CD ROM CD RW DVD ROM DVD CD RW combo or DVD RW or DVD RAM Supermulti plus drive Operating system Windows 2000 Windows XP Home Windows XP Professional Novell SCO Unix Red Hat Linux driver support Dimensions Small Form Factor 345mm H 101 3mm W 414 7mm D Weight e Small Form Factor 5 3 kg 11 7Ib Thermal e System temp gt 90 C functions suspended until overrides system temp is below 90 C e CPU temp gt 110 C functions suspended until CPU temp is below 110 C e CPU temp gt 120 C system auto shutdown Package contents Before you unpack your computer make sure that you have enough space to set up your computer Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents If any of the following items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately
48. w eye level Positioning your keyboard The location of the keyboard is a very important factor to your posture Placing it too far away will make your body lean forward forcing you to sit in an unnatural position Placing it too high will add tension to your shoulder muscles e The keyboard should be placed just above your lap Adjust the keyboard height by flipping the folding stands located under the keyboard e Keep your lower arms parallel to the floor as you type Your upper arms and shoulders should be relaxed Then try typing with a light touch If you feel any shoulder or neck strain stop for a while and check your posture e Position your keyboard in front of your monitor Putting your 31 keyboard beside your monitor will make you turn your head while you type which could add tension to your neck muscles that may later result in neck strain Positioning your mouse The mouse should be placed on the same surface as your keyboard so that you can reach it with ease Adjust its position to allow enough space for movement without making you stretch or lean over Use your arm to move the mouse Do not rest your wrist on the table when moving the mouse 32 3 Setting up your computer Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer is easy For the most part you only have four things to connect the mouse the keyboard the monitor and the power cable Note The peripherals shown in the connections below are for yo
49. your computer The CD ROM drive allows you to play different types of compact discs CDs The DVD ROM drive allows you to play not only old CD ROMs CD I discs and video CDs but digital video discs DVDs as well DVD or DVD ROM is a type of disc media that holds a minimum of 4 7 GB gigabytes enough for a full length movie The CD RW drive allows you to record or burn CD RW recordable and rewritable discs CDs and DVDs like diskettes are also compact lightweight and easy to carry around However they are more delicate than diskettes and must be handled with extra care To insert a CD or DVD into your computer s CD ROM or DVD drive 1 Gently push the Eject button located on the front panel 23 When the disc tray slides open place the CD or DVD gently on the tray Make sure that the label or title side of the disc is facing upward When holding a disc hold it by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints Push the Eject button again to close the tray To take care of your CDs and DVDs Keep your discs in a disk case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disc impair the disc lens reader on the CD or DVD drive or stop the computer from successfully reading the disc When handling discs always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints When cleaning discs use a clean dust free cloth and wipe in a straight line from the cen

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