Acer Veriton 2800 User manual

Veriton 2800 Series
User's Guide

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Veriton 2800 Series User's Guide
Original Issue: August 2005
Veriton 2800 Series Desktop Computer
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Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize
pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please
recycle it.
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For electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display:
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of
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1 First things first 1
Specifications 3
Package contents 5
Accessing the User's Guide 5
2 System tour 7
Features 9
Performance 9
Multimedia 9
Connectivity 9
Front and rear panels 10
Keyboard 12
Internet/Email/Search keys 13
Multimedia keys 13
Volume control/mute keys 14
Lock keys 14
Cursor keys 15
Windows keys 15
Function keys 16
Palm rest 16
Optical drive 17
Taking care of your CDs and DVDs 18
Hard disk 18
3 Setting up your computer 19
Arranging a comfortable work area 21
Adjusting your chair 21
Positioning your PC 21
Positioning your monitor 22
Positioning your keyboard 22
Positioning your mouse 22
Connecting peripherals 23
Connecting your mouse and keyboard 23
USB interface 23
PS/2 interface 23
Connecting a monitor 24
Connecting the power cable 25
Turning on your computer 26
Turning off your computer 26
Connecting options 27
Connecting your printer 27
Connecting the modem (optional) 28
Connecting to the network 28
Contents

Connecting multimedia devices 29
Connecting USB devices 31
4 Upgrading your computer 33
Installation precautions 35
ESD precautions 35
Preinstallation instructions 35
Post-installation instructions 36
Opening your Veriton 2800 37
To remove the computer cover 37
To replace the computer cover 37
System boards 38
Mainboard layout 38
Upgrading your computer 39
Installing additional memory 39
To remove a DDR2 DIMM 39
To install a DDR2 DIMM 40
To reconfigure your computer 41
Replacing the Veriton 2800's hard disk 41
Installing an expansion card 41
5 System utilities 43
Adobe Reader 45
Norton AntiVirus 46
How do I check for viruses? 46
NTI CD&DVD-Maker (for models with CD or DVD Burner)47
PowerDVD (for models with DVD) 48
How do I open and watch a DVD? 48
BIOS utility 49
Reinstalling programs 49
Recovering your system 49
Using backup (Windows XP only) 53
How do I back up files from my hard drive? 53
Disk defragmenter (Windows XP only) 54
How do I defragment my hard drive? 54
7 Frequently asked questions 55
Frequently asked questions 57
Appendix A: Notices 59
ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 60
FCC notice 60

Notice: Canadian users 61
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries 61
Modem notices 61
Notice for USA 61
TBR 21 62
Notice for Australia 62
Important safety instructions 62
Macrovision copyright protection notice 64
Lithium battery statement 64
Laser compliance statement 65
Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of Conformity 66
Declaration of Conformity for CE marking 67
Appendix B: Taking care of your computer 69
Important tips 70
Cleaning and servicing 70
To clean your computer and keyboard 70
To clean your pointing device 71
To clean your monitor 71
When to contact a service technician 71
Asking for technical assistance 71
Index 73

1 First things
first

This chapter describes the system specifications
and contents of your computer package.