Acer 3200 User's Manual
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1. JP3 LAN EEPROM Enabled 1 2 Disabled 2 3 JPXA Boot block Enabled 1 2 Disabled 2 3 JPXB Check password Enabled 1 2 Disabled 2 3 JPX1 CMOS clear Clear CMOS 1 2 Normal 2 3 JPX2 CPU speed Safe mode 1 2 Normal 2 3 JPX3 Support CPU Coppermine Celeron 1 2 VIA Cyrix Joshua 2 3 JPX4 Onboard LAN Enabled 1 2 Disabled 2 3 PS ON ATX power switch PWR ATX power connector PWRLED Power LED connector SL1 to 3 PCI slots 1 to 3 USB2 USB connector for USB audio board U4 FC PGA CPU socket U10 Intel 82815 Chipset 63 U13 Super I O chipset U14 Firmware HUB BIOS U17 Audio chipset U19 Intel 82801BA Chipset WOL Wake on LAN connector 64 4 Upgrading your computer Audio board The audio board that came with your computer should look like the figure that follows ae CN3 CN2 JK1 JK2 JP1 Audio connector connects to the AUDIO2 connector of the mainboard CN1 USB connector connects to the USB2 connector of the mainboard CN2 and CN3 USB ports JK1 Microphone in port JK2 Audio out port a The system has two microphone in ports front and rear However you can not use both of them at the same time The default setting for your system enables the micro phone in port in front and disables the one at the back 65 Installing additional memory The three 168 pin sockets on board support Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM type DIMMs You may instal2. 14 2 System tour i D Black LV Handset telephone line ports optional Expansion slots S Microphone in port O Light blue Audio in Line in jack m O Lime Audio out Line out jack n CH Blue CRT monitor port o Teal or Serial port Turquoise p gt Black USB ports q Purple PS 2 keyboard port Power cord socket a The CRT monitor port is automatically disabled when an add on VGA card is installed into the system Connect the monitor to the VGA port instead b The system has two microphone in ports front and rear However you can not use both of them at the same time The default setting for your system enables the micro phone in port in front and disables the one at the back For information on how to connect the peripherals see Connecting peripherals on page 31 and Connecting options on page 37 15 Keyboard The keyboard that came with your computer has full sized keys that include separate cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys Internet Progrmmable Suspend Progrmmable keys keys keys Volume EE Lech Function Ok keys Scroll lock nn LELEGG Z Eeler Num lock E S FH Gig EE Windows Application Cursor keys keys keys Programmable keys The programmable keys help you directl
3. Features Here are just a few of your computer s many features Performance Intel Pentium III and Celeron processor with integrated L2 cache memory in Flip Chip FC PGA 370 socket form factor Expandable system memory to a maximum of 512 MB Note Due to a chipset limitation you can only use two DIMM sockets DIMM1 and DIMM2 when you install a 133 MHZ front side bus CPU If the system has a 100 MHz front side bus CPU then you can use all of the DIMM sockets Power management function Reserved keylock and intrusion alarm function 3 5 inch floppy disk drive CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Multimedia 128 bit graphics accelerator onboard with an additional AGP card slot Note The onboard VGA function will automatically be disabled when you install an AGP VGA card in the AGP slot 3 D quality audio system via onboard audio controller Supports CRT cathode ray tube monitors Audio in Line in Audio out Line out Headphone out Mic in and Game MIDI interfaces Note The system has two microphone in ports front and rear However you can not use both of them at the same time The default setting for your system enables the microphone in port in front and disables the one at the back 10 2 System tour Connectivity es PS 2 mouse and keyboard interface e One parallel interface and two serial interfaces internal and external e Universal Serial Bus USB ports available on front
4. High Quality Video Playback plays DVD movie titles at full 24 or 30 frames per second 2 Dolby Digital Certified audio decoding engine of PowerDVD is certified by Dolby to meet high quality audio requirements 3 Dolby Headphone Technology provides optimized sound in various setting and five speaker surround sound playback with standard stereo headphones 4 AB Repeat Mode plays a selection of the DVD title continuously until cancellation 5 Digital Zoom Function videos can be zoomed in by either 4x or 9x the normal screen ratio 6 Tool Bar Navigator maximum video playback control of the DVD titles 7 Multiple Playback Commands provides playback control of the DVD title with a multitude of options Fast or Slow Forward and Backward Step Forward by multiple frames and Step Backward 8 Dual Playback Modes for Widescreen Titles views DVD titles in Pan Scan mode full screen view on a 4 3 screen or Letterbox black strips added above and below the picture to give a look similar to what is viewed on a wide screen 9 i Power Internet Connection activates the PowerDVD Desktop Portal Page The Desktop Portal Page offers useful links to DVD resources such as up to date news on the DVD industry and technology DVD movie database and places to share discussions and forums with other DVD enthusiasts 78 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 5 Software Dynamic Skin Technology offers five skin
5. and rear panels e High speed fax data PCI modem optional e 10Base T 100Base TX network support with remote wake up function 11 Front panel Your computer s front panel consists of the following a Floppy disk drive light emitting diode LED b 3 5 inch floppy disk drive c Floppy disk drive eject button d Q CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW Headphone Earphone port e Volume adjustment f CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW LED g CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW tray h CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW emergency eject slot i A Stop Eject button 12 2 System tour j di Power switch k Power LED l HI System activity LED m Hard disk drive activity LED n Q Headphone out port o S Microphone in port p gt USB ports a The system has two microphone in ports front and rear However you can not use both of them at the same time The default setting for your system enables the micro phone in port in front and disables the one at the back 13 Rear panel Your computer s rear panel consists of the following 0000 a Power supply b Voltage Selector switch c Keyhole d Green PS 2 mouse port e B Gray Network port f N Burgundy Parallel Printer port g A Gold Game MIDI port h VGA port
6. design selections to dynamically change the look of your interface Bookmark Function allows you to save your favorite scenes so that you can return to them directly at a later time Includes a user friendly viewer mode making it simple to get the desired scenes On Screen Display for using the selected functions of the PowerDVD to control its functions without bringing up the user interface Dual Subtitles for Language Learning displays two subtitles simultaneously on the screen which is great for language learning Multifunctional Screen Capture allows you to capture images from a movie and save them to a file your dekstop or the clipboard Closed Caption Decoder provides a feature enhancement for those who are hearing impaired It uses the ability to watch a DVD title with closed captioning Low CPU consumption allows you to run background tasks on the computer while playing DVD titles For more information about the PowerDVD you may refer to the online help in the PowerDVD software 79 BIOS 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 Th
7. of the cover with both hands Slide it back about an inch and then gently lift it upward to detach it 50 4 Upgrading your computer To reinstall the cover 1 Align the cover s hinges to the housing frame and then gently push it in to slide it back into place 2 Secure the cover with two screws 51 Internal components The figure below shows what your computer looks like once you remove the cover 1 3 5 inch floppy disk drive 2 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive 3 Drive frame 4 Power supply 5 Mainboard 6 VGA card optional 7 Modem card optional 8 Expansion slot 52 4 Upgrading your computer Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer s hard disk drive 1 Remove the cover see page 49 2 Detach all cables connected to the CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW and 3 5 inch floppy disk drives 3 Press the tabs on both sides of the drive frame to release it from the housing Rotate the drive frame to a 90 degree angle 53 Pull the drive frame away from the housing 4 Remove the screw that holds the hard disk drive to the housing Detach the power and disk drive cables from the hard disk drive Set the screw aside 5 54 4 Upgrading your computer 6 Hold the hard disk drive frame slide it to the right and then gently move it inward to detach it see figure below 7 Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk drive to the drive f
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9. 4 3 Setting up your computer 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 47 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 Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it 2 Wear a wrist grounding 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 49 3 Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling a computer component 4 Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to
10. Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disc impair the disc lens reader on the CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive or stop the computer from successfully reading the disc e When handling discs always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints e When cleaning discs use a clean dust free cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge Do not wipe in a circular motion e Clean your CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive periodically You may refer to the Cleaning Kit for instructions Cleaning Kits can be purchased in any computer or electronics shop 23 Hard disk drive Your computer is preinstalled with a high capacity Enhanced IDE E IDE hard disk drive If you want to replace your hard disk or upgrade it contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for support 24 2 System tour 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 post
11. Mute option 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 Q System cannot read diskette hard disk and or CD DVD information A Check the following e Make sure that you are using the correct type of disc or diskette See Disk drives on page 20 e Check if the diskette is formatted correctly If not format it again Caution If you reformat a diskette you will lose all data on it e Make sure that the diskette or CD is inserted into the drive correctly e Check if the CD DVD is clean and not scratched e Check your drive by using a good i e undamaged diskette or a good disc If your floppy disk drive CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive or CD RW drive can not read the information on the good diskette CD or DVD there may be a problem with the drive Contact your dealer or technical support center for help Q System cannot write diskette and or hard disk information A Check the following e Make sure that the diskette or hard disk is not write protected See Disk drives on page 20 e Make sure that you are using the correct type of disc or diskette See Disk drives on page 20 85 e Check if the diskette is formatted correctly If not format it again Caution If you reformat a diskette you will lose all data on it 86 6Q amp A
12. Veriton 3200 User s quide ser s g Document History EDITION PART NUMBER DATE First Edition 49 38H01 081 February 2001 Copyright Notice Copyright 2001 by Acer America Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or other wise without the prior written permission of Acer America Corporation Printed in China Trademarks Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated Windows Me and Windows 2000 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora tion PC cillin is a trademark of Trend Micro Incoporated Intel Celeron Pentium and LANDesk are registered trademarks of Intel Corpora tion Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Disclaimer Acer and its suppliers make no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaim any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Further Acer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such re visions or changes Acer reserves the right to make changes to the produ
13. anel of your computer Note The system has two microphone in ports front and rear However you can not use both of them at the same time The default setting for your system enables the microphone in port in front and disables the one at the back Al e 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 e speakers connect to the Audio out Line out jack g lime jack located on the rear panel of your computer 42 3 Setting up your computer Note You may also connect the USB speakers to the PS 2 port via use of a USB to PS 2 connector The USB to PS 2 connector can only be used with the bundled speakers It will not work with other USB devices such as a USB mouse USB keyboard etc external CD player connects to the Audio in Line in jack 4 light blue jack located on the rear panel of your computer 43 e joystick connects to the Game MIDI port A gold port located on the rear panel of your computer Note For information on how to configure multimedia devices consult the documentation that came with each device 4
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15. e computer reboots immediately after you exit Setup To run the BIOS utility press the key combination Ctrl Alt Esc For information about BIOS and how to configure your computer refer to the Veriton 3200 online manual see Accessing the online manual on page 6 80 5 Software Reinstalling programs If you uninstall one of the preinstalled programs and want to reinstall it do the following 1 Make sure that the computer is turned on and in the Windows OS 2 Insert the Resource CD into the CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive 3 Select the application that you want to reinstall 4 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation 6 Q amp A 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 for assistance 83 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 on the power switch but the system did not boot up A Check the LED located at the center of 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 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 followi
16. e socket 3 Remove the fan heatsink from the CPU 69 4 Lift up the socket lever and then pull the CPU out of the socket To install the upgrade CPU Before you proceed make sure that there is no CPU installed in the CPU socket Follow these steps to install the upgrade CPU 1 Lift up the socket lever 2 Insert the CPU making sure that pin 1 indicated by a notched corner of the CPU connects to hole 1 of the socket the bottom right corner Press down the socket lever to lock the CPU into the socket 70 4 Upgrading your computer 3 Attach the heatsink and fan to the CPU Make sure that the metal brackets on both sides securely lock the heatsink and fan into place 4 Plug the fan heatsink cable into the fan connector on the mainboard See Mainboard layout on page 60 for the location of the connectors on the mainboard Warning The heatsink becomes very hot when the computer is on Never touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands 5 Software This chapter describes the applications that came with your computer 73 Your computer comes with the following applications PC cillin LDCM NTI CD Maker 2000 Power DVD BIOS utility 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 74 5 Software PC cillin PC cillin is a
17. emoving covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe 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 other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f Ifthe product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly 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 app
18. er immediately e Veriton 3200 e Items contained in the accessory box e Foot stands e USB mouse e Power cable e USB speakers available in select countries e USB keyboard e User s guide and installation poster e Other user documentation and third party software 1 First things first 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 Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt Never place the system on uneven surfaces 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 When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug 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 Check the documentation that came with your software programs to see if you can select other combinat
19. exceeded its threshold value If so the program notifies the system administrator or take some action to protect it from further damage LDCM may not be preloaded on your computer In such a case you will need to install it To do so do the following 1 2 3 Make sure that your computer is turned on Insert the Programs CD that came with your computer into the CD ROM DVD ROM CD R W drive Caution Make sure that the CD is properly inserted into the CD ROM DVD ROM CD R W drive Improper insertion may damage both the CD and the disc drive For instructions please see To insert a CD DVD into your computer s CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive on page 21 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation Note LDCM currently supports Windows Me and Windows 2000 76 5 Software NTI CD Maker 2000 The NTI CD Maker 2000 is a CD Recording software which allows you to create and copy audio data and videos to CD RW discs The basic features of the CD Maker 2000 are as follows 1 Easy Step Interface to create and write the CD simply drag and drop desired files from the Windows Explorer panel into the layout area 2 CD Copy to make exact duplicates of a CD copy the source disc to a hard disk or copy directly from CD to CD on the fly 3 Audio CD to record CD DA WAV amp MP3 files to the CD convert MP3 files to WAV or CD DA tracks during recording and play preview audio tracks using the in
20. ge 47 when installing or removing a computer component Also make sure that you have removed the computer cover see page 49 1 Open the clips on the socket 2 Align the DIMM with the socket 3 Press the DIMM into the socket until the clips lock onto the DIMM 67 Note The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket you may have inserted it incorrectly Turn the 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 For more information on BIOS refer to the Veriton 3200 online manual see Accessing the online manual on page 6 68 4 Upgrading your computer Upgrading the CPU Note Observe the Installation precautions on page 47 when installing or removing a computer component Also make sure that you have removed the computer cover see page 49 To remove the CPU Before you can replace or upgrade your processor you need to remove the previously installed processor on the mainboard Follow these steps to remove the CPU 1 On the mainboard locate the CPU mounted on the socket 2 Detach the fan heatsink cable connector Insert a flat screwdriver into the fan heatsink metal bracket press down and pry the screwdriver outward to detach the metal bracket from th
21. ge til leverand ren vill 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 Anv nd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anvant batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS P risto voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem en Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Notices 1 First things first Package contents Taking care of your computer Important tips Cleaning and servicing Asking for technical assistance Accessing the online manual 2 System tour Features Performance Multimedia Connectivity Front panel Rear panel Keyboard Programmable keys Internet Suspend keys Multimedia keys Volume control Mute Cursor keys Lock keys Windows keys Mouse Disk drives 3 5 inch floppy disk drive CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive Hard disk drive 3 Setting up your computer Arranging a comfortable work area Adjusting your chair Positioning your Veriton PC P
22. ically disabled when an add on VGA card is installed into the system Connect the monitor to the VGA port instead Note Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information 34 3 Setting up your computer Power cable Caution Before you proceed check the voltage range in your area Make sure that it matches your computer s voltage setting see the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of your computer If they don t match change your computer s voltage setting according to your area s voltage range 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 35 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 36 3 Setting up your computer Turning off your computer To turn off your computer do either of the following e From your Wi
23. input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Caution 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 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 mat riel brouilleur du Canada Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save these instructions for future reference 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water 4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The
24. ions of resolution and color These adjustments could make viewing the screen more comfortable Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboard 1 2 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord Use a 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 mouse 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 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 Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance contact your local dealer or distributor You may also access the Acer Web site at http Avww acer com for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area 6 1 First things first Accessing the online manual You may also refer to the Veriton 3200 online manual for information about your computer To access the online manual simply double click on the Veriton 3200 Online icon on your Windows desktop 2 System tour This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer
25. l 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB or 256 MB single and double density for a maximum memory capacity of 512 MB Note Due to a chipset limitation you can only use two DIMM sockets DIMM1 and DIMM2 when you install a 133 MHZ front side bus CPU If you install a 100 MHz front side bus CPU then you can use all three DIMM sockets However the maximum memory capacity still applies when using three DIMM sockets The SDRAM DIMMs should work under 3 3 volts 5 volt memory devices are not supported Both PC 100 100MHz and PC 133 133 MHz SDRAM can be installed on the mainboard however they cannot be used at the same time in a computer Contact your dealer for qualified DIMM vendors Caution Do not use both PC 100 and PC 133 SDRAM together Such a combination might cause your computer to malfunction Each of the DIMM sockets is independent from each other This independence allows you to install DIMMs with different capacities to form different configurations To remove a DIMM Note Observe the Installation precautions on page 47 when installing or removing a computer component Also make sure that you have removed the computer cover see page 49 1 Press the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM socket outward to release the DIMM see step 1 in the figure 66 4 Upgrading your computer 2 Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket see step 2 in the figure To install a DIMM Note Observe the Installation precautions on pa
26. llow enough space for movement without making you stretch or lean over e Use your arm to move the mouse Do not rest your wrist on the table when moving the mouse 31 Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer is easy For the most part you only have four things to connect the USB mouse the USB keyboard the monitor and the power cable USB devices Universal Serial Bus USB is a newer serial bus design that is capable of cascading low medium speed peripherals less than 12 Mbps such as a keyboard mouse speakers joystick scanner printer and modem With USB complex cable connections can be eliminated Your computer comes with four USB ports two each on both the front and rear panels These ports allow you to connect additional serial devices to your computer without using up its system resources Your computer comes with a USB keyboard and a USB mouse To connect a USB device simply plug the device cable into any of the USB ports er black ports Note Front and back USB ports are functional after the OS is loaded Only the back USB port are functional during the initial boot screens 32 3 Setting up your computer Note Most USB devices have a built in USB port which allows you to daisy chain other devices 33 Monitor To connect a monitor simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port oO blue port located on the rear panel of your computer Note The CRT monitor port is automat
27. n antivirus program designed to scan and clean computer viruses from your computer s hard drive and floppy drive To ensure the integrity of your computer data you should scan your hard drive on a regular basis Fixes for newly discovered viruses may not be included in the software provided with your computer You may contact your software vendor or Trend Micro s Web site www trendmicro com for updates To run PC cillin 1 Select the PC cillin icon from your Windows desktop 2 Select the drives directories or files that you want to scan 3 Select the scan option to begin the virus check If PC cillin finds any infected files it will list several options for you to follow 75 LDCM LANDesk Client Manager LDCM 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 The basic features of the LDCM are as follows System Information helps locate available computers in your network and collects general computer information like operating system protocols addresses etc Configuration Information shows the configuration of every device i e BIOS I O ports hard disks network interface cards etc installed in every computer in a network Fault Management checks the computers for hardware errors and observes whether or not a certain device has
28. ndows desktop click on Start Shut Down and select Shut down then click on OK e Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer and then press the power switch for at least four seconds Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in Suspend mode only 37 Connecting options Printer To connect a printer plug the printer cable into the parallel port burgundy port located on the rear panel of your computer 38 3 Setting up your computer 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 gray port on the rear panel of your computer Note Consult your operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup 39 Modem optional Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line LV and handset into their corresponding ports on the rear panel of your computer Refer to the figure below for the connections 40 3 Setting up your computer Multimedia devices You can connect multimedia devices such as a microphone headphones or earphones speakers an external CD player and a joystick for games These devices will allow you to take advantage of your computer s multimedia features Plug the devices in as follows e microphone connects to the Mic in port S pink port located on the front and rear p
29. ng 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 disk drive and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart your computer This will automatically diagnose your system and make necessary fixes Q Nothing appears on the screen A Your computer s power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not work you can restart your computer If restarting your computer does not work contact your dealer or the technical support center for support 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 printer cable is connected securely to the system s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer See Printer on page 37 for information on how to connect the printer to your computer 84 6Q amp A 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 Under Windows look for the Volume icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the
30. oin the fight against intellectual property pi racy wherever it may occur Acer will pursue the enforcement of intellectual property rights and will strive to fight against piracy Notices 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the device and receiver e Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for 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
31. ositioning your monitor Positioning your keyboard Positioning your mouse Connecting peripherals USB devices Monitor 25 27 27 27 29 29 30 31 31 33 Contents Power cable Turning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting options Printer Network Modem optional Multimedia devices 4 Upgrading your computer Installation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions Post installation instructions Opening your computer To remove the top cover To reinstall the cover Internal components Replacing the hard disk Installing an expansion card System boards Mainboard layout Audio board Installing additional memory To remove a DIMM To install a DIMM To reconfigure your computer Upgrading the CPU To remove the CPU To install the upgrade CPU 5 Software PC cillin LDCM NTI CD Maker 2000 PowerDVD BIOS utility Reinstalling programs 6 Q amp A 34 35 36 37 37 38 39 40 45 47 47 47 48 49 49 50 51 52 58 60 60 64 65 65 66 67 68 68 69 71 74 75 76 77 79 80 81 1 First things first This chapter describes the contents of your computer package and also provides important tips on how to take care of your computer 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 deal
32. product may fall causing serious damage to the product 5 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom 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 6 This product should be operated from the 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 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord vi 10 11 12 13 14 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 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch 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 Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or r
33. rame and detach the hard disk drive Set the screws aside 55 8 Insert the new hard disk drive into the frame and secure it with the four screws 9 Reinstall the drive frame into the housing see figures below 56 4 Upgrading your computer 10 Reinstall the CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW and 3 5 inch floppy disk drive frame into the housing see figures below Make sure that the tabs on both sides snap into place 11 Reattach the CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW and the 3 5 inch floppy disk drive cables 57 Note Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard 12 Reinstall the cover see page 50 58 4 Upgrading your computer Installing an expansion card Note Observe the Installation precautions on page 47 when installing or removing a computer component To install an expansion card Caution The system accepts low profile PCI cards only 1 Remove the cover see page 49 2 Locate an empty PCI slot on the mainboard 3 Remove the screw that holds the bracket to the computer Save the screw 4 Pull out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot 5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging 59 6 Align the card with the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot Make sure that the card is properly seated H 7 Secure the card to your computer with a screw 8 Reinstall
34. roved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters vii Laser compliance statement The CD ROM drive in this computer is a laser product The CD ROM drive s classification label shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GE FFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO L SER DE LA CLASE ADVERTENCIA RADIACI N L SER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTR LING VEDABNING SE IKKE IND I STR LEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERS TEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTR LNING N R DENNA DEL R PPNAD L TUIJOTA SATEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN STRALEN VARNING LASERSTR LNING NAR DENNA DEL R PPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STR LEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNESSTIRR IKKE INN STRALEN Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig handtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type L ver det brugte batteri tilba
35. stalled media player 4 Data CD supports multiple file system i e Joliet MS DOS ISO 9660 and Romeo naming conventions CD ROM and CD ROM XA formats automatically senses any sessions recorded on a disc and allows you to create a bootable CD 5 Mixed Mode CD to record in Mixed Mode CD format data session followed by audio session 6 CD Extra to record in CD Extra format audio session followed by data session Manual Installation Instruction 1 Insert the Acer System Resource CD and wait for the Acer Resource window to appear 2 From the Menu select Application 3 When the Software List Window appears double click on NTI CD Maker 4 Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the NTI CD Maker installation For more information about how to use the NTI CD Maker 2000 you may refer to the NTI CD Maker 2000 Help menu 77 PowerDVD PowerDVD is a high quality pure software DVD player which brings high quality movies and karaoke into your multimedia PC You may play back high resolution DVD titles or MPEG 2 files with MPEG 2 video and Dolby 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 is provided It also has the i Power Internet Enabling feature which links to online DVD resources via the PowerDVD Desktop Portal Page Main features of PowerDVD video include 1
36. surface depression on the diskette An improperly attached label may cause a diskette to get stuck in a drive when you are inserting or removing it 21 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive Your computer may come with a CD ROM CD RW or a DVD ROM drive This drive is located on the front panel of 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 new digital video discs DVDs as well Meanwhile the CD RW drive allows you to record the 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 DVD into your computer s CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive 1 Gently push the eject button located on the front panel Caution Avoid using low quality CDs CD Rs and CD RWs because they could be damaged by your computer s CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive 22 2 System tour 2 When the disc tray slides open insert the CD DVD 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 3 Push the eject button again to close the tray To take care of your CDs and DVDs e Keep your discs in a disk case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage
37. t 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 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 below 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 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 30 3 Setting up your computer Positioning your mouse e The mouse should be placed on the same surface as your keyboard so that you can reach it with ease e Adjust its position to a
38. 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 48 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 49 Opening your computer Caution Before you proceed make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected to it Read the Preinstallation instructions on page 47 You need to open your computer before you can install additional components See the following section for instructions To remove the top 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 Remove the two screws from the rear panel using a screwdriver Set the screws aside Hold the sides
39. the Num Lock is toggled off Lock keys 17 The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off to switch between two functions Caps Lock When activated all alphabetic characters typed appear in uppercase same function as pressing Shift lt letter gt 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 x and 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 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows logo key A Start button Combinations with this key perform special functions such as 0 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 Run dialog box 18 2 System tour Application key wil Opens the applications context menu same function as clicking the right button of the mouse 19 Mouse Your mouse has one ratchet wheel and two buttons a left button and a right button Quickly pressing and releasing the buttons is called clicking Sometimes you will need to do a double click clicking the same button twice q
40. the cover see page 50 When you turn on the computer BIOS Basic Input Output System automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly installed devices 60 4 Upgrading your computer System boards Mainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer It should look like the figure shown below Q BC xn curs Seat rs UZO Li DOS m gt 5963 ACT PS ON BZ1 USB2 DIMM3 INTRUDER DIMM2 U19 DIMM1 AOL JPXB JPXA PWR JP3 U4 SL3 U10 FN2 JPX4 JPX2 e 820052 Oo 39 gt lt x i 61 ACT Turbo LAN active LED connector AOL Alert on LAN connector AUDIO2 Audio connector for USB audio board BT1 Battery B21 Buzzer CD IN CD ROM audio connector CN2 PS 2 mouse upper and keyboard lower ports CN3 Network upper and USB lower ports CN8 MIDI game upper line out left line in middle and mic in right ports CN10 AGP slot CN19 Parallel upper VGA lower right and serial port 1 lower left ports COM2 Serial port 2 COM2 connector optional DIMM1 to 3 DIMM sockets 1 to 3 FAX VOICE More voice input for modem card FDC Floppy disk drive connector FN2 3 pin CPU fan connector IDELED IDE LED connector IDE1 IDE 1 HDD connector IDE2 IDE 2 HDD connector INTRUDER Intrusion alarm connector 62 4 Upgrading your computer
41. uickly or a right click clicking the right button quickly The ratchet wheel in between the two buttons is added to provide easier scrolling capability By simply moving the wheel with your index finger you can quickly move through multiple pages lines or windows The wheel may also function as a third button allowing you to quickly click or double click an icon or a selected item Note If you are left handed refer to your Windows manual for instructions on how to set up your mouse for left handed use 20 2 System tour Disk drives Your computer comes with the following disk drives 3 5 inch floppy disk drive Your computer s 3 5 inch floppy disk drive can handle 720 KB and 1 44 MB capacity diskettes The floppy diskettes are compact lightweight and easy to carry around Here are some tips on how to take care of your diskettes e Always make backup copies of the diskettes that contain important data or program files e Keep diskettes away from magnetic fields and sources of heat e Avoid removing a diskette from a drive when the floppy drive activity light is on e Write protect your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure To do this slide the write protect tab to the write protect position Write protected GE e sid D Che Qa QD E e When you put a label on a 3 5 inch diskette make sure that the label is properly attached flat on the surface and within the labeling area area with a slight
42. ure will make you more comfortable and productive e Avoid tilting your chair If you have a chair that tilts lock those 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 back Your torso works harder to maintain balance if you do not rest your body on the chair back Positioning your Veriton PC You may position your computer in two ways e Tower like vertical position e Regular desktop position To position your PC in the tower like or vertical position 1 Check the foot stands that came with your computer 2 a Press the notch on both sides of the foot stands 28 3 Setting up your computer b Attach the foot stands to the slots on the housing frame as shown in the figure below To place your PC in the regular desktop position 1 Check the foot stands that came with your computer 2 Attach the foot stands as shown in the figure that follows 29 3 Place your computer in the desired location Take note of the following tips 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 equipmen
43. y access a URL Web site or launch any program file or application in your system The fifth key is set to launch the media player If you want to configure the settings of each key right click on the Magic Keyboard icon located on your Windows desktop Internet Suspend keys The Internet Suspend keys consist of three buttons Email Launches the email application that Kai came bundled with your system 16 2 System tour Web browser Launches the browser application tha www came bundled with your system A 7 Suspend Press this button to put the system to Wz Resume sleep Press again to wake the system up Multimedia keys The multimedia keys allow you to play pause stop step forward or step back a song or movie conveniently using your keyboard Play Pause Press to start playing an audio or p gt Il video file Press again to pause Stop Press to stop playing the audio or video file gt i Forward Press to skip forward to the next file and start playing W Backward Press to skip backward to the previous file and start playing Volume control Mute The volume control mute knob controls the speaker volume d Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the volume Press it to toggle between mute and sound 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
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