Acer Veriton A430_31 User manual

Veriton Series
User Guide
VT002

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Veriton Series User Guide
Original Issue: 04/2012
Veriton Series Desktop Computer
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Information for your safety and
comfort
Safety instructions
Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow
all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Turning the product off before cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Warnings
•Do not use this product near water.
•Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product
falls, it could be seriously damaged.
•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.
•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 onto or into the product.
•To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do
not place the product on a vibrating surface.
Using electrical power
•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.
•Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product
where people will walk on the cord.
•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.
•Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many
devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit
rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power
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•This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The
plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is
properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert the plug
into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details.
Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power
outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock
and/or injury.
Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from
unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that
may interfere with the performance of this product.
•Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to
replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the
following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, VDE
approved or its equivalent, 4.5 meters (15 feet) maximum length.
Product servicing
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.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel when:
•The power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed.
•Liquid was spilled into the product.
•The product was exposed to rain or water.
•The product has been dropped or the case has been damaged.
•The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for
service.
•The product does not operate normally after following the operating
instructions.
Note: 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.
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 the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Telephone line safety
•Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or
before servicing.
•To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning, do not connect the
telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms.
Disposal instructions
Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment,
please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics
Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit
http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm
http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm
Mercury advisory
For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display:
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of
according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the
Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal
information, check www.lamprecycle.org.
ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR qualified products save you money by reducing
energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing
features or performance. Acer is proud to offer our customers
products with the ENERGY STAR mark.
What is ENERGY STAR?
Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and
prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines
set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Acer is committed to offer
products and services worldwide that help customers save money, conserve energy
and improve the quality of our environment. The more energy we can save through
higher energy efficiency, the more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of
climate change. More information refers to www.energystar.gov.

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Note: The statement above is applicable only to Acer system with an
ENERGY STAR sticker.
Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products:
•Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates.
•Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after
10 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively.
•Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving
mouse.
•Computers will save more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode.
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks
Tips and information for comfortable use
Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use.
Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a
computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate
working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of
physical injury.
Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis,
tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may
appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:
•Numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation.
•Aching, soreness or tenderness.
•Pain, swelling or throbbing.
•Stiffness or tightness.
•Coldness or weakness.
If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or
pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your
company's health and safety department.
The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.
Finding your comfort zone
Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a
footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the
following tips:
•Refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture.
•Avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward.
•Stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles.
•Take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders.
•Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders.
•Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within
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•If you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the
center of your desk to minimize neck strain.
Taking care of your vision
Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive
room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast
displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how
to reduce eyestrain.
Eyes
•Rest your eyes frequently.
•Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing
on a distant point.
•Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.
Display
•Keep your display clean.
•Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes
point downward when looking at the middle of the display.
•Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for
enhanced text readability and graphics clarity.
•Eliminate glare and reflections by:
•Placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any
light source.
•Minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds.
•Using a task light.
•Changing the display's viewing angle.
•Using a glare-reduction filter.
•Using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the
display's top front edge.
•Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.
•Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended
periods of time.
Developing good work habits
Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and
productive:
•Take short breaks regularly and often.
•Perform some stretching exercises.
•Breathe fresh air as often as possible.
•Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.
Warning! We do not recommend using the computer on a couch
or bed. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take
breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises.

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Information for your safety and comfort iii
Safety instructions iii
Disposal instructions v
Tips and information for comfortable use vi
1 System tour 1
Front panel 2
Rear panel 2
Optical drive 4
Taking care of your optical discs 4
2 Setting up your computer 5
Arranging a comfortable work area 6
Positioning your monitor 6
Positioning your keyboard 6
Positioning your mouse 7
Connecting peripherals 7
Connecting your mouse and keyboard 7
USB interface 7
PS/2 interface 7
Connecting a monitor 7
Connecting the power cable 8
Turning on your computer 8
Turning off your computer 8
3 Upgrading your computer 9
Installation precautions 10
ESD precautions 10
Preinstallation instructions 10
Post-installation instructions 10
Opening your computer 11
To remove the computer cover 11
To replace the computer cover 11
Upgrading your computer 11
To remove a memory DIMM 12
To install a memory DIMM 13
To reconfigure your computer 13
Replacing the hard disk 13
Installing an expansion card 14
Contents

4 Frequently asked questions 15
Frequently asked questions 16
5 Regulations and safety notices 19
FCC notice 20
Modem notices 21
Laser compliance statement 23
Digital audio output statement 23
Radio device regulatory notice 23
Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio
communication devices (RSS-210) 24
Federal Communications Commission 27
Remark: All images are for reference purposes only.
Actual configuration may vary.

1 System tour

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Front panel
The front panel of your computer has the following:
Rear panel
The rear panel of your computer has the following:
Icon Description
Microphone-in jack (front)
Headphone jack
USB ports
USB 3.0 USB 3.0 ports (selected models only)
Recovery button
Network / hard disk drive indicators
Power button
Icon Description
PS/2 mouse port
PS/2 keyboard port
Serial port
VGA port
USB ports

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The table below indicates the functions of the audio jacks on the rear panel:
USB 3.0 USB 3.0 ports (selected models only)
Network port
Kensington lock slot
DP Display port (selected models only)
SPDIF SPDIF port (selected models only)
HDMI port (selected models only)
DC-in jack (selected models only)
DVI port (for selected models only)
Color/use Headphone Stereo Quadraphonic 5.1 CH
Blue Rear Rear
Green Headphone Front Front Front
Pink Mic-in Mic-in Mic-in Center/
woofer
Icon Description

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Optical drive
Your computer may come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD-
Dual or DVD-Super multi drive. This drive is located at the front of your computer. A
CD-ROM allows you to play different types of compact discs (CD). A DVD drive can
read CDs, CD-I discs, video-CDs and digital video discs (DVD). CD-RW, DVD-Dual
and DVD-Super multi drives can record (burn) recordadable and rewritable discs.
Caution: Optical discs are fragile and should be handled with care.
To insert an optical disc into your computer’s optical drive:
1 Push the eject button on the front panel.
2 When the tray slides open, place the disc on the tray, maling sure that the label
side faces up.
3 Push the tray gently to close it.
Taking care of your optical discs
Optical discs must be kept free of fingerprints, dirt and scratches. Any dirt or
damage can render data on the disc unreadable or damage the reading lens in the
drive.
• Keeps discs in their cases when not in use.
• Hold discs by their edges to avoid getting fingerprints or scratches on the data
surface.
• When cleaning discs, use a soft, dust-free cloth and wipe the disc in a straight
line from the center to the edge. Do not wipe in a circular motion.
• Clean your optical drive periodically. Cleaning kits can be purchased from any
computer or electronics shop.
Note: Please refer to the cleaning kit instructions.

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computer

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Arranging a comfortable work area
Take note of the following when selecting a location for your computer:
• 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.
• Avoid dusty areas and extremes of temperature and humidity.
• You may place your computer beside your desk or under your table, as long as
it does not block the space you need for working and moving.
• To place your PC in a vertical position (for selected models) :
• Rotate the plastic stabilizers on the side of your computer.
• Ensure the plastic stabilizers are extended completely.
CAUTION: Please use the stabilizers when placing your PC in the
upright position.
Positioning your monitor
Place your monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 50 to 60 cm away
from you. 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 for 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.
• The keyboard should be placed just above your lap. Adjust the keyboard
height by flipping the folding stands located under the keyboard.
• 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.
• 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
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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.
Connecting peripherals
Setting up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have four things to
connect: the mouse, keyboard, monitor and power cable.
Note: The peripherals shown in the connections below are for your
reference only. Actual device models may vary in select countries.
Connecting your mouse and keyboard
USB interface
Plug your USB mouse or keyboard cable into any of the USB ports located on
the front and rear panels of your computer.
PS/2 interface
Plug the PS/2 keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard (purple) port on the rear panel
of your computer. Plug the PS/2 mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse (green) port on
the rear panel of your computer.
Connecting a monitor
To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the video port on the rear
panel of your computer .
Note: When a VGA card is added to the PCI Express slot, the monitor
should be connected to the add-on card and the onboard VGA will be
disabled.
Note: Refer to the monitor manual for additional instructions
and information.

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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, change your computer's voltage setting according to
your area's voltage range.
Set the voltage selector switch to 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.
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, 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.
Turning off your computer
If you cannot shut down your computer normally, press and hold the power button
for at least four seconds. Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in
suspend mode only.

3 Upgrading
your
computer

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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 11.
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 connectors.
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.
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.