Acer 7600 series manual

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iii 1 First things first 1 System specifications 4 Package contents 5 Accessing the user’s guide 6 2 System tour 7 Features 10 Performance 10 Multimedia 10 Connectivity 10 Front pane l 12 Rear panel 14 Keyboard 16 Programmable keys 17 Internet/Suspend keys 18 Multimedia keys 19 Volume control/Mute knob 20 Lock keys 21 Cursor keys 22 Windows keys [...]

iv Connecting your printer 43 Connecting the modem (optional) 44 Connecting to the network 45 Connecting multimedia devices 46 Connecting USB devices 49 4 Upgrading your computer 51 Installation precautions 54 ESD precautions 54 Preinstallation instructions 54 Post-installation instructions 55 Opening your computer 56 To remove the side panel 56 To[...]

v Appendix A: Notices 99 Appendix B: Taking care of your computer 105 Important tips 106 Cleaning and servicing 106 Asking for technical assist ance 107 Index 109 WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! w!!Npoebz-!Bqs jm!8-!3114!!4; 15!QN[...]

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This chapter describes th e sy stem s pecification s and the contents of yo ur computer package . WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 3!!Npoebz-!Bqs jm!8-!3114!!4; 15!QN[...]

3 System specifications Component Specification Processor • Intel Pentium ® 4 1.8 - 3. 6 GHz • Intel Celeron ® 2.0 - 2.6 GHz System memory Four SDRAM slots support a maximum of 4 GB du al- channel DDR memory Chipset • Intel MCH 865G • Intel MCH 865PE Graphics Intel MCH 86 5G on-die VGA card supporting: • DVMT technology •D u a l V i e[...]

1 First things first 4 Security • Chassis lock (Kensington compatible) • Chassis intrusion alarm Chassis Three models: H8 0, H40, H34A Wake system Wake on LAN Wake on mo dem Mouse/keyboard HDD • 5400 RPM: 40 - 100 GB • 7200 RPM: 40 GB, 80 GB, 120 GB Optical Drive CD-ROM, CD-RW , DVD-ROM, or DVD/CD-RW combo Operating system • Window s 2000[...]

5 Package contents Before you unpack your computer, make sure that you have en ough 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: • V eriton 7600 series • Items contained in the accessory box • USB or PS/2 keyboard • [...]

1 First things first 6 Accessing the user’ s guide This user’ s guide is also available on your computer as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. T o access the user’ s guide (for Windows XP) 1 On the Windows XP taskbar , click on the Start button then select Help and Support Cent er . 2 On the Help and Support Center home page, double-click the V erito[...]

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This chapter discusse s the features and components of your computer . WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! :!!Npoebz-!Bqs jm!8-!3114!!4; 15!QN[...]

2 System tour 10 Featur es Here are just a few of your computer’s many features: Performance • Intel Pentium ® 4 supporting FSB up to 800 MHz or • Intel Celeron CPU supporting FSB up to 400 MHz • Intel Hyperthreading T echnology supported on 3.06 GHz and higher Pentium ® 4 systems • Intel 865G/865PE ICH5 chipset • DDR-SDRAM 400/333/26[...]

11 • One parallel port • One VGA port • Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports (two internal, two on the front and four on the rear panel) • High-speed V92, 56K Fax/modem (optional) • Broadcom 5705 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit LAN support with remote wake-up function WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 22!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

2 System tour 12 Fr ont panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the following: WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 23!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

13 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 o ne at the back. Label Icon Component 1 Optical dr ive tray 2 Stop/Eject button 3 Optical drive em ergency eject slot 4 Optical drive activi ty l[...]

2 System tour 14 Rear panel Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following: WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 25!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

15 For information on how to connect the peripherals, see page 35 and “Connecting options” on page 43. Label Icon Color Component 1 Power cord socket 2 Voltage select or switch 3 Power supply 4 Burgundy Parallel/Printer port 5 White Network port 6 Blue CRT/LCD monitor port 7 Green PS/2 mouse p ort 8 Purple PS/2 keyboard port 9 Black USB ports 1[...]

2 System tour 16 Keyboar d The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys. For information on how to conn ect your keyboard, see “Connecting your keyboard” on page 37. No. Descriptio n 1 Programmable keys 2 Internet/Suspend keys 3 Multimedia keys 4 V olum e control/Mute knob 5 Scro[...]

17 Pr ogrammable keys The programmable keys help you direct ly access a URL (Web site) or launch any program, files, or application in your system. The fif th key is set to launch the Windows Media Player. If you want to conf igure the settings of each key, right click on the Magic Keyboard icon located on the desktop. 8 Application key 9 Windows l[...]

2 System tour 18 Inter net/Suspend keys The Internet/Suspend keys consist of t hree buttons: Icon Key Description Email Launches your email application. We b browser Launches your current default browser. Suspend Press this button to put system to sleep. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 29!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

19 Multimedia keys Allow you to conveniently play, pause, stop, step forward, or step back a song or movie using your keyboard. Icon Key Description Play/Pause Press to start playing the audio track or video file. Press again to pause. Stop Press to stop playing the audio track o r video file. Forward Press to skip forward to the next track or vide[...]

2 System tour 20 V olume control/Mute knob The volume control/mute knob controls the speaker volume. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust th e volume. Press it to toggle between mute and sound. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 31!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

21 Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off to switch between two functions. Lock key Description Caps Lock When activate d, all alphabetic characters typed appear in uppercase (sam e function as pressing Shift + <letter>). Scroll Lock When activated, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up[...]

2 System tour 22 Cursor keys The cursor keys, also called the arrow keys , let you move the cursor around the screen. They serve the same funct ion as the arrow keys on the numeric keypad when the Num Lock is toggled off. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 33!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

23 W indows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific fu nctions. Key Description Windows logo key Start butto n. Combinations with this ke y perform special functions, such a s: • Windows + Tab : Activate the next Taskbar button • Windows + E : Explore My Computer • Windows + F : Find Document • Windows + M : Minimize Al[...]

2 System tour 24 Function keys The function keys, F1 - F12, let you perform specific functions, depending on the application that uses them. Palm r est The detachable palm res t provides yo u a comf ortable place to rest your hands while typing. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 35!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

25 Optical drive Your computer may come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or a combo DVD/ CD-RW drive. This drive is located on the front pan el of your computer. The CD-ROM drive allows you to play different types of compact discs (CDs). The DVD-ROM dr ive allows you to play not only old CD-ROMs, CD-I discs, and video CDs, but digital video discs (DVDs) as w[...]

2 System tour 26 2. 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. 3. Push the eject button again to close the tray . T o take care of your CDs and DVDs • Keep your disc[...]

27 • Clean your CD or DVD drive periodically . Y ou may refer to the Cleaning kit for instructions. Cleaning kit s can be purchased in any computer or electronics shop. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 38!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

2 System tour 28 Har d disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (E- IDE) hard disk. For instructions on how to upgrad e or replace your hard disk, see “Replacing the hard disk” on page 67. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 39!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

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This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 42!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

3 Setting up your computer 32 Arranging a comfortable work ar ea Working safely begins with the arrangement of your work space and the proper use of equipment. For this reason, it is very import ant to take time and think about how you are going to arrange your work area. Refer to the diagram on the following page as you set up your system. Here ar[...]

33 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 you r posture. Placing it too far away will make your[...]

3 Setting up your computer 34 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 tension to your neck muscles that may later result in neck strain. Position[...]

35 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 th e connections below are for your reference only . Actual de vi ce models may va ry in select countries. Connecting your mouse USB mouse Plug[...]

3 Setting up your computer 36 PS/2 mouse Plug the PS/2 mouse cable into th e PS/2 mouse port (green port) located on the rear panel of your computer . WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 47!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

37 Connecting your keyboard USB keyboard Plug your USB keyboard cable into any of the USB ports (black port) located on the front and rear panels of your computer . WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 48!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

3 Setting up your computer 38 PS/2 keyboard Plug your PS/2 keyboard cable in to the PS/2 keyboard port (purple port) located on the rear panel of your computer . WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 49!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

39 Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port (blue port) located on the rear panel of your computer. Note: Refer to the monitor manual for ad ditonal instructions and information. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 4:!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

3 Setting up your computer 40 Connecting the power cable Caution: Before you proce ed, 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 th e voltage range a[...]

41 T ur ning on your computer After connecting the necessary peri pherals and plugging in t he power cable, you are now ready to turn the computer on and get to work. To turn on your computer: 1 T urn on all peripherals connected to your computer such as the monitor , printer , fa x, speakers, etc. 2 On the front panel of your computer , press the [...]

3 Setting up your computer 42 T ur ning of f your computer To turn off your computer, follow the steps below. For Windows XP: 1 On the Windows XP taskbar , click on the Start button, and click T urn Off Computer; then click T urn Off. 2 T urn off all peripherals connected to your computer . For Windows 2000: 1 On the Windows 2000 taskbar , click on[...]

43 Connecting options Connecting your printer Y our computer supports parallel, serial and USB printers . T o connect a parallel printer , plug the printer cable into the parallel port (burgundy port) located on the rear panel of your computer . Note: The printer shown below is fo r your reference only . Actual device model may vary by country . No[...]

3 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting the modem (optional) Set up your modem connection by plugging the telep hone line and handset line into their corresponding p orts on the rear panel of your computer. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 55!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

45 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 admin istrator or operating system manua l for infor mation on how to configure your network[...]

3 Setting up your computer 46 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 take advantage of your computer’s multimedia features. Note: The multimedia devices shown below are for your reference only . Actual [...]

47 • earphones, headphones: connect to the Headphone-out jack (lime jack) located on the front panel of your comput er Note: T o adjust the volu me of the headphones, click the V olume icon located on the taskbar at the bottom of y our scre en. Whe n the volume control pops up, drag the V olume control leve r to the desired level. Y ou can also u[...]

3 Setting up your computer 48 • external speakers: connect to the Audio-out/Line-out jack (lime jack) located on the rear panel of your computer . • audio line-in device: connects to the Audio-in/Line-in jack (light blue jack) located on the rear panel of your computer WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 59!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

49 Connecting USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus design that is capable of 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 six external USB ports: t wo on the front and another four on the rear p[...]

3 Setting up your computer 50 Note: Some USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to connect or daisy-cha in more USB devices. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 61!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

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This chapter contains in structions on how to upgrade your computer and basic information about your system boa rds that you will find helpful when performing the upgrade process. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 64!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

4 Upgrading yo ur computer 54 Installation pr ecautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain impor tant ESD precautions along with preinstallation and post-installation instructions. ESD pr ecautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can dama ge your processor, disk drives,[...]

55 Post-installation instructions Observe the following after inst alling 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 per ipherals that you removed earlier . 3 Replace the side panels. 4 Connect the necessary cables and[...]

4 Upgrading yo ur computer 56 Opening your computer Caution! Before you procee d, make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals conne cted to it. Read the “Preinstallation instruct ions” on page 54. You need to open your computer before yo u can install additional components. See the following section for instructions. T [...]

57 4 Hold one side panel with both hands. Slide it back about an inch and then gently pull it outward to detach it. Do the same to the other side. T o replace the side panel 1 Align the side panel's hinges to the housing fr ame and then push it in to slide it back into place. Do the same to the other side. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 68!!Npoe[...]

4 Upgrading yo ur computer 58 2 Secure the side panels with the four screws you removed earlier . WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 69!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

59 Inter nal components The figure below shows what your computer looks like once you remove the side panel: Note: The mainboard mo del shown in the figure above may not be exactly the same wi th the one found i n your computer . No. Component 1 5.25-inch drive bays (three bays) 2 3.5-inch drive bays (two bays) 3 Daughterboard 4 Mainboard see note [...]

4 Upgrading yo ur computer 60 System boar ds Mainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer. Refer to the section below for the corresponding mainboard layout of your Veriton 7600 series computer model. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 71!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

61 V eriton 7600G mainboard layout WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 72!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

4 Upgrading yo ur computer 62 Label Component AGP1 AGP slot (VT7600G only) see note AUD1 Line-in (top), line-out (middle), and rear microphone- in (bottom) ports A TX1 Power connector BIOS1 BIOS chipset BT1 Battery CD1 CD-in connector COM1 Serial connector DLED1 D-Bracket (LANScope) connector DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM sockets 1-4 FN1 3-pin CPU f[...]

63 Note: For the location of the AGP slot on the V eriton 7600 ! mainboard, see page 59. JFP1 HDD LED, Power LED connector Power button and Rese t switch controller JKBMS1 PS/2 mouse (upper) and keyboard (lower) ports JPW1 Power connector (12V power) JRECOVER One T ouch Recovery button conne ctor LPT1 Parallel/Printer port PCI1 to PCI3 PCI slots 1 [...]

4 Upgrading yo ur computer 64 Audio boar d The audio board that came with your computer should loo k like the figure that follows. 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 micropho ne-in jack in front and disables the one at the ba ck. [...]

65 Upgrading your computer Certain components of your computer are upgradeab le such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. You need to observe the “Installation precautions ” on page 54 when installing or removing a computer component. However, for safety purposes, we do not recommend that you perform thes e upgrades yo[...]

4 Upgrading yo ur computer 66 3 Press the holding clips on both sides of the DDR DIMM socket outward to release the DDR DIMM (a). Gently pull t he DDR DIMM out of the socket (b). T o install a DDR DIMM 1 Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard. 2 Align the DDR DIMM with the socket (a). Pr ess the DDR DIMM into the socket until the clips lo ck o[...]

67 into the socket, you may have inse rted it incorrectly . T urn the DDR DIMM around and try to insert it again. T o reconfigure your computer Your computer automatically detects t he 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 r[...]

4 Upgrading yo ur computer 68 3 (a) Detach the power and hard disk cables from the hard disk. (b) Detach the hard disk from the drive frame. 4 (a) Insert the new hard disk into th e frame. (b) Connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard disk. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 79!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

69 5 Secure it with the four screws you removed earlier . Note: Make sure that the other e nds of the disk cables a re securely connected to their corresp onding connectors on th e mainboa rd. 6 Replace the side panel (see page 57). Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 Remove the side panel (see page 56). 2 Locate an empty P[...]

4 Upgrading yo ur computer 70 4 Pull out the bracket on the housing opposit e the selected empty slot. 5 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. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 81!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

71 7 Secure the card to your computer with a screw you removed earlier . 8 Replace the side panel (see page 57). When you turn on the computer, BIOS (Basic Input/Ou tput System) automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly-installed devices. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 82!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

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5 System utilities 76 Depending on the hardware and optional features installed in your computer, your system came bundled with sever al program utilities designed to streamline your computer ’s operations. These utilities may include any of the following: • Acrobat ® Reader ™ • Acer LANScope Client Manager (op tional) • Norton AntiV iru[...]

77 Acr obat 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. To read a PDF document you can: • Simply double click on any file with an icon like t hat shown above. or 1 On the windows taskbar , click on the Start button, highlight Progra[...]

5 System utilities 78 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[...]

79 Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software which finds and r epairs infected files, protects against viruse s 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 I check for viruses using Norton AntiVirus? A full system[...]

5 System utilities 80 You can schedule customized vir us scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at peri odic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the backgr ound so that you do not have to stop working. For more information about Norton AntiVirus, inclu ding setting up custom scans an[...]

81 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: 1 Click the Quick Burning icon on the desktop. 2 Insert the CD you would like to copy into the source dr ive and a blank disc into the target drive. 3 C[...]

5 System utilities 82 4 Click the Start button to begin copying. For more information about NTI CD-Maker and its other features, refer to the NTl CD-Maker Help menu. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 93!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

83 PowerDVD (for models with DVD) PowerDVD is a high-quality, pure so ftware 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 featur es [...]

5 System utilities 84 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware conf iguration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (B IOS). Since most computers are already properly con figured and optimized, there is no need to r un this utility. However, if you enco unter configuration problems and get the "Run Setup" me[...]

85 Reinstalling pr ograms 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. WU8711tfsjft` FO[...]

5 System utilities 86 Recovering your system If your operating system files are lost or damaged, the recovery pr ocess will restore your system's original factory default s ettings. Your Acer Veriton series computer includes a One Touch Recovery button, a feature that makes restoring y our system quick and easy. One Touch Recovery works from a[...]

87 2 Press the button. After a moment the following screen will appear on your display . 3 Click OK. Y ou will be prompted again to continue. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 98!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

5 System utilities 88 4 Click OK again. 5 After 15 seconds the system will reboot and initate the restore operation. WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 99!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

89 6 After the recovery operation finish es the system will reboot again. Y ou will be required to go through the setup process again. Caution! Running the Recovery ope ration will erase all fil es previously saved in your computer so ma ke sure to back up your important files be fore starting the recovery proc ess. If you attempt to restore your s[...]

5 System utilities 90 Using Backup (W indows 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 I back up file s from [...]

91 Disk Defragmenter (W indows XP only) The disk degfragmentation utility cons olidates files and folders on your computer’s hard disk. This allows your computer to acce ss files and folders and save new data more efficiently. By consolidating your files and folders, the defragmenter al so consolidates the volume’s free space, making it less li[...]

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6 Freq uently asked q uestions 96 Fr equently asked questions The following questions are possible situatio ns that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions to the situation. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. A: Check the LED located above the power switch. If the LED i[...]

97 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 t he 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 assista[...]

6 Freq uently asked q uestions 98 Q: System cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. A: Check the following: • Make sure that you are using the correct type of disc. See page 25. • Make sure the CD or DVD is inse rted into the drive correctly . • Check if the CD or DVD is clean and not scratched. • Check your drive by using a[...]

99 Appendix A: Notices WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! ::!!Npoebz-!Bq sjm!8-!3114!!4 ;15!QN[...]

Appendix A: Notices 100 FCC notice This device has bee n tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Thes e limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe rence in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency e[...]

101 Use conditions This part complies wi th Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condition s: (1) this devi ce may not cause ha rmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any i n terference received, in cluding interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital appara[...]

Appendix A: Notices 102 make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating . 9. 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 o[...]

103 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive in this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive’s classification label (shown bel ow) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRO DUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WH EN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if ba ttery is incorrectly re[...]

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105 Appendix B: T aking car e of your computer WU8711tfsjft` FO/cppl!!Qbhf! 216!!Npoebz-!B qsjm!8-!3114!! 4;15!QN[...]

Appendix B: T aking care of your c omputer 106 Please read the important instructions liste d 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 expose the compute[...]

107 2 Use a soft clot h moistened with wa ter and gently wipe the exterior of the computer and the keyboard. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. T o clean your pointing device T o clean a regular mouse (with rubber ball) 1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. 2 T ake out the rubber ball and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth. 3 Put the bal[...]

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109 Index A accessing the online guide 6 applications 76 B BIOS utility 84 C computer main tenance 106 cleaning 106 servicing 106 connecting options multimedia devi ces 46 audio line-in device 48 earphones/headp hones 47 external speakers 46 microphone 46 network 43, 45 printer 43 serial mouse 45 USB devices 49 D disk drives CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW dr[...]

Index 110 system boards 60 audio boar d 64 mainboard 60 , 61 system utilities Acrobat Reader 77 Norton AntiVirus 79 NTI CD-Maker 81 PowerDVD 83 reinstalling prog rams 85 T turning off computer 42 software shutdown 42 suspend mode 42 turning on computer 41 power button 41 U upgrade add memory 65 install DDR DIMM 66 reconfigure comp uter 67 computer [...]