Acer Veriton 5600GT User manual

Veriton 5600GT/5600V
User’s Guide

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Veriton 5600GT/5600V
User’s Guide
Original Issue November 2003
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1 First things first 1
System specifications 3
Package contents 5
Accessing the user’s guide 6
2 System tour 7
Features 9
Performance 9
Multimedia 9
Connectivity 9
Front panel 10
Rear panel 12
Keyboard 14
Internet/E-mail/Search keys 15
Multimedia keys 16
Volume control/Mute keys 17
Lock keys 18
Cursor keys 19
Windows keys 19
Function keys 20
Palm rest 20
Optical drive 21
Hard disk 23
3 Setting up your computer 25
Arranging a comfortable work area 27
Adjusting your chair 27
Positioning your PC 27
Positioning your monitor 28
Positioning your keyboard 28
Positioning your mouse 29
Connecting peripherals 30
Connecting your mouse 30
Connecting your keyboard 31
Connecting a monitor 32
Connecting the power cable 32
Turning on your computer 33
Turning off your computer 34
Connecting options 35
Connecting your printer 35
Connecting the modem (optional) 36
Connecting to the network 36
Connecting multimedia devices 38
Contents

Contents
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Connecting USB devices 41
4 Upgrading your computer 43
Installation precautions 45
ESD precautions 45
Preinstallation instructions 45
Post-installation instructions 46
Opening your computer 47
To remove the computer cover 47
To replace the computer cover 47
Internal components 48
System boards 49
Mainboard layout 49
Audio board 52
Upgrading your computer 53
Installing additional memory 53
Replacing the hard disk 55
Installing an expansion card 56
5 System utilities 59
Acrobat Reader 62
Acer LANScope (optional) 63
Norton AntiVirus 64
NTI CD-Maker
(for models with CD-RW) 66
PowerDVD (for models with DVD) 68
BIOS utility 69
Reinstalling programs 70
Recovering your system 71
Using Backup (Windows XP only) 76
Disk Defragmenter (Windows XP only) 77
6 Frequently asked questions 79
FAQs 81
Appendix A: Notices 85
Energy Star Guidelines Compliance 86
FCC notice 86
Notice: Canadian users 87
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries 87
Modem notices 87
Important safety instructions 88

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Macrovision copyright protection notice 89
Lithium battery statement 90
Laser compliance statement 90
Declaration of Conformity for CE marking 92
Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of Conformity 93
Appendix B: Taking care of your computer 95
Important tips 96
Cleaning and servicing 96
Asking for technical assistance 97
Index 99