Acer 6800 manual

Veriton 5800/6800/7800 Series User's Guide[...]

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Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protectio n of the global environment, please recycle it. USA For electronic products c ontaining an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycl ed or disposed of according [...]

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1 Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology 3 Acer eDataSecuri ty Management 4 Acer eLock Management 5 Acer ePerforman ce Management 6 Acer eRecovery Mana gement 7 Acer eSettings Manageme nt 8 Acer eAcoustics Management 9 2 First things first 11 Specifications 13 Package contents 15 Accessing the User's Guide 15 3 System tour 17 Featu[...]

Positioning your monitor 36 Positioning your keyboard 36 Positioning your mouse 36 Connecting peripherals 37 Connecting your mouse and keyboard 37 USB interface 37 PS/2 interface 37 Connecting a monitor 38 Connecting the power cab le 39 Turning on your computer 40 Turning off your computer 40 Connecting options 41 Connecting your printer 41 Connect[...]

Installing an expansion card 61 6 System utilities 63 Adobe Reader 65 Norton AntiVirus 66 How do I check for viruses? 66 NTI CD&DVD-Maker (for models with CD or DVD Burner) 67 PowerDVD (for models with DVD) 68 How do I open and watch a DVD? 68 BIOS utility 69 Reinstalling programs 69 Using backup (Windows XP only) 70 How do I back up files from[...]

Appendix B: Taking care of your computer 87 Important tips 88 Cleaning and servicing 88 To clean your computer and keyboard 88 To clean your pointing device 89 To clean your monitor 89 When to contact a service techn ician 89 Asking for technical assistance 89 Index 91[...]

1 Empowering Technology[...]

Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer desktop.[...]

3 Acer Empowering Technology It features six handy utilities: • Acer eDataSecurity Manage ment protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorith ms. • Acer eLock Manageme nt limits access to external storage media. • Acer ePerforman ce Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, me mory and registry settings. [...]

1 Empowering Technol ogy 4 Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a h and y file encryption utility that pro tects your files from being accessed by unauth orized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for qu ick and easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the- fly file[...]

5 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management i s a security utility that allows you to loc k up your removable data, optical and floppy dr ives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your computer is unattended. • Removable data devices — inclu des USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card reade[...]

1 Empowering Technol ogy 6 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a syste m optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization — release unused memo ry and check usage • Disk optimization — remove u[...]

7 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a po werful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by th e manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hid den partition on your system's HDD. User-created backups are stored on D: drive. Acer eReco very Management provides you with:[...]

1 Empowering Technol ogy 8 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspec t hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Fu rthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimiz e your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: • [...]

9 Acer eAcoustics Management Acer eAcoustics Management is a utility that allows you to enjoy a quieter system, scaled to your individua l pe rformance needs. Acer eAcoustics Management reduces the sound created fr om your desktop by adjusting system fan speeds. Utilize different profiles, so you can find the optimal balance of system performance a[...]

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2 First things first[...]

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

13 Specifications Operating system Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Professional Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition Platf orm Intel ® Cele ron ® with 533 MHz FSB Intel ® Pentium ® 4 with 800/1066 MHz FSB Chipset Intel ® 945G Express System memory Supporting up to 4 GB of D DR2 667 RAM Dual channels supported o n four DIMMs Drives Veriton 5800: [...]

2 First things first 14 Note: The specifications listed above are for reference on ly. The exact config uration of your PC depend s on the model purchased. Audio Realtek ALC880 with embedded Intel ® HDA CODEC Keyboard PS/2 or USB multimedia keyboard Monitor Choice of Acer CRT or LCD monito rs Security Acer Empowering Technology Lock pad and intrus[...]

15 Package contents Before you unpac k your computer, make sure that y ou have enough space to set up your computer. Carefully unpack the carton and rem ove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact yo ur dealer immediately: • Veriton series • Items contained in the accessor y box • USB or PS/2 keyboard • U[...]

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3 System tour[...]

This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.[...]

19 Features Here are just a few of your computer's man y features: Performance •I n t e l ® Celeron ® supporting FSB up to 533 MHz, or Intel ® Pentium ® 4 supporting FSB (front side bus) up to 800/1066 MHz •I n t e l ® 945G Express chipset • DDR2 667, 4 DIMM slots, expa ndable to 4 GB dual-channel memo ry • Power man agement funct[...]

3 System tour 20 Front panel Your computer's front panel consists of the follo wing: Veriton 5800 Veriton 6800[...]

21 Veriton 7800 Icon Component Veriton 5800 Veriton 6800/7800 5.25" drive bay(s) 1 1 3.5" floppy drive 2 2 Microphone-in jack (front) 3 3 Speaker-out/line-out port 4 4 USB ports 5 5 Hardware reset button 6 Indicators 7 6 Power button 8 7[...]

3 System tour 22 Rear panel Your computer's rear panel consists of the following: Veriton 5800 Veriton 6800[...]

23 Veriton 7800 Icon Componen t Veriton 5800/6800/780 0 Power supply 1 Power cord socket 2 Voltage selector switch 3 PS/2 mouse port 4 PS/2 keyboard port 5 Serial port 6 Parallel/printer port 7 CRT/LCD monitor p ort 8 USB ports 9 Network port 10[...]

3 System tour 24 Audio jacks function table Note: See "Connecting peri pherals" on page 37 and "Connecting options" on page 41 for more information. Audio jack 11 Expansion slots 12 Chassis lock pad 13 Hardware reset button 14 Color / Use Headphon e 1.1 CH 3.1 CH 5.1 CH 7.1 CH Blue Line-in Line-in Line-in Line-in Line-in Green H[...]

25 Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, four multimedia keys, and 12 function keys. For information on how to con nect your keyboard, see "Conne cting your mouse and keyboard" on page 37 . No. Description No. Description 1 Sleep button 2 Internet/Email/Search keys 3 Multimedia keys[...]

3 System tour 26 Internet/Email/Search keys Multimedia keys Allow you to convenientl y play, p ause, stop, advance or rewind a so ng or movi e using your keyboard . Icon Key Description Web browser Launches your current default br owser. Email Launches your email application. Search Opens a search window. Icon Key Description Backward Press to ski [...]

27 Volume control/mute keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on an d off to switch between functions. Note: Scroll Lock may not work with some a pplications. Icon Key Description Volume up Press to increase audio volume. Volume down Press to decrease audio volume. Mute Toggle sound on/off. Lock key Description Scroll [...]

3 System tour 28 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 k eys on the numeric keypad when the Num Lock is toggled off. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this k[...]

29 Function keys The function keys, F1 - F12, let you pe rform specific functio ns, depending on the application that uses them. Palm rest The detachable palm rest provides you with a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing.[...]

3 System tour 30 Optical drive Your computer may come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW co mbo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive. This drive is lo cated on the front panel of your computer. The CD drive allows you to play different types of compact disks (CDs). The DVD drive allows you to play not only old C D-ROMs, CD-I disk s, and video CDs, but[...]

31 2. When the disk tray slides open, place the C D or DVD gently on the tray. Make sure that the label or title side of the disk is facing u pward. When holding a disk, hold it b y the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints. Veriton 5800 Veriton 6800/7800 3. Push the tray and it will close autom atically.[...]

3 System tour 32 Taking care of your CDs and DVDs • Keep your disk in its case when no t in use to avoid scratches or other damage. Any kind of dirt o r damage can affect the data o n the disk, impair the disk lens reader on the CD or DV D drive, or stop the comp uter from successfully reading the disk. • When handling di sks, always hold them [...]

4 Setting up your computer[...]

This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals.[...]

35 Arranging a comfortable work area Working safely and comfortably begins with the arrangement of your work space and the proper use of equipm ent. For this reason, it is very important to take time and think about ho w you are going to arrange your work area. Refer to the diagram on the following page as you set up your system. Here are some poin[...]

4 Setting up your comp uter 36 Take note of the following when selecting a location for your computer: • Do not put your computer near any equipment that m ight cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference, such as radio transmitters, televisions, copy machin es or heating and ai r-conditioning equipment. • Avoid dusty areas and extrem[...]

37 Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer is easy. For the m ost part, you only have four things to connect: the mouse, the keyboard, the m onitor, and the power cable. Note: The peripherals shown in the co nnections below are for your reference only. Actual device models may vary in select countries. Connecting your mouse and keyboard USB[...]

4 Setting up your comp uter 38 Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug th e monitor cable into the monitor port (blue port) located on the re ar panel of your c omputer . Note: When a VGA card is added to the PCI Express slot, the monitor should be con nected to the add-on card and the onboard VGA will be disabled. Note: Refer to the[...]

39 Connecting the power cable Caution: Befo re you proceed, check the voltag e range in your area. Make sure that it matches your computer's voltage setting. If they don't match, chang e your computer's voltage settin g according to your area's voltage range. Set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicabl e to yo[...]

4 Setting up your comp uter 40 Turning on your computer After connecting the necessary peripher als and plugging in the power cable, you are now ready to turn the compu ter on and get to work. To turn on your co mputer: 1 Turn on all peripherals connected to you r computer, such as the monito r, printer, speakers, etc. 2 On the front p anel of your[...]

41 Connecting options Connecting your printer Your computer supports parallel, serial and USB printers. To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port (burgundy port) located o n the rear panel of your c omputer. Note: The printer sh own below is for your reference only. Actual device model may vary by co untry. Note: [...]

4 Setting up your comp uter 42 Connecting the modem (optional) Set up your m odem conne ction by plu gging the te lephone li ne and handset line into their corresp onding ports on the rear panel of your computer. Connecting to the network You can connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. To do so, simply pl ug the n[...]

43 Connecting multimedia devices You can connect multimedia dev ices such as microphones, earphon es or headphones, external speakers an d audio line-in devices. T hese devices will let you take advantage of your comp uter's multimedia features. Note: The multimedia devices shown below are for reference only. Actual device models may vary in s[...]

4 Setting up your comp uter 44 • Earphones, headpho nes: Connect to the hea dphone jack located on the front panel of your computer. Note: To adjust the headphon e volume, use the volume control buttons on the k eyboard. You can al so adjust the volume by using the volume icon on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen. • External speakers: Co[...]

45 • Audio line-in device: Connects to the aud io-in/line-in jack (light blue jack) located on the rear panel of your com puter Connecting USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus design capable of cascading periph erals such as a digital camera, keyboard, mo use, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. With USB, complex cab le connec[...]

4 Setting up your comp uter 46 Note: The USB devices shown below are for referenc e only. Actual device models may vary by g eographic region. Note: Some USB devic es have a built-in USB port which permi ts you to connect more USB devices.[...]

5 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 performi ng the upgrade process.[...]

49 Installation precautions Before you install any compu ter component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections con tain important ESD precau tions along with preinstallation and po st-installation instructions. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and othe[...]

5 Upgrading your comp uter 50 Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a com puter 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 p e riphera ls that you rem oved ea rlier. 3 Replace the side panels. 4 Co[...]

51 Opening your Veriton 5800 Caution! Be fore you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer and all pe ripherals connected to it. Read the "Preinstallation instru ctions" on page 49 . You need to open your computer before you can install additiona l components. See the following section for instructions: To remove the comp[...]

5 Upgrading your comp uter 52 Opening your Veriton 6800/7800 Caution! Be fore you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer and all pe ripherals connected to it. Read the "Preinstallation instru ctions" on page 49 . You need to open your comp uter before you can install additiona l components. See the following section for[...]

53 Veriton 7800 To replace the side pa nel 1 Align the side panel's hinges to the ho using frame and then push it in to slide it back into place. 2 Secure the side panels with the two screws.[...]

5 Upgrading your comp uter 54 System boards Mainboard layout The mainbo ard becomes a ccessible onc e you open yo ur computer . Refer to the section below for the corresponding m ainboard layout of your Veriton 5800/ 6800/7800 series computer model.[...]

55 No. Component No. Co mponent 1 4 memory slots 2 CPU fan connector 3 CPU socket 4 ATX 12V power connector 5 USB connectors 6 PCI Express X16 connector 7 2 PCI conventional bus connectors 8 CD audio connector 9 S/PDIF audio connector 10 External COM po rt connector 11 System fan connector 12 OneButton Recovery connector 13 BIOS 14 USB connectors 1[...]

5 Upgrading your comp uter 56 Upgrading your computer Certain components of your com puter are upgradeable, such as the mem ory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expan sion cards. You need to observe the "Installation prec autions" on page 49 when installing or removing a computer component. However, for safety purposes, we do not recommend[...]

57 3 Press the holding clips on both si des of the DDR2 DIMM socket outward to release the DDR2 DIMM (a). Gently pull the DDR2 DI MM out of the socket (b). To install a DDR2 DIMM 1 Locate the DDR2 DIMM socket on the m ainboard. 2 Align the DDR2 DIMM with the socket (a). Press the DDR2 DIMM into the socket until the clips lock onto the DDR2 DIMM (b)[...]

5 Upgrading your comp uter 58 To reconfigure your computer Your computer automatically detects th e amount of memory installed. Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory an d make a note of it. Replacing the Veriton 5800's hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the computer cov[...]

59 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Locate an empty PCI Express or PCI slot on the mainboard. 3 Remove the bracket lock that holds the bracket to the computer. Save the lock. 4 Pull out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected em pty slot. 5 Remove the expansion card from its protecti[...]

5 Upgrading your comp uter 60 Replacing the Veriton 6800/7800's hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the side panel. 2 Detach the power and hard disk cables from the hard disk(a). Detach the hard disk from the drive frame (b). 3 Insert the new hard disk into the frame (a). Connect the power and hard [...]

61 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 Remove the side panel (see page 52). 2 Locate an empty PCI Express or PCI slot on the mainboard. 3 Remove the lock that holds the bracket to the c omputer. 4 Pull out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected em pty slot. 5 Remove the expansion card from its protecti ve packagin[...]

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6 System utilities[...]

This chapter describes applications that are preinstalled on your computer.[...]

65 Depending on the hardware and optional features installed in your computer, your system came bundled with several program utilities designed to streamline your computer's operations. These utilit ies may include any o f the following: • Adobe Reader • Norton AntiVirus • NTI CD-Maker •P o w e r D V D • BIOS utility • Acer Empower[...]

6 System utilities 66 Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-v irus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer d ata safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? A Full System Scan scans all files on yo ur computer. To perform a system scan: 1 Start Norton AntiVirus. Double click on the [...]

67 NTI CD&DVD-Maker (for models with CD or DVD Burner) The NTI CD&DVD-Maker is optical disk-recor ding software that allows you to create and copy audio, data and vid eos to recordable or rewritable optical disks. To copy an audio or da ta disk: 1 Click the Quick Burning icon on the desktop. 2 Insert the CD you would like to copy into the s[...]

6 System utilities 68 PowerDVD (for models with DVD) PowerDVD is a high-quality, pure software DVD playe r that brings high-quality movies and karaoke to your mu ltimedia PC. You can play back hi gh-resolution DVD titles or MPEG-2 files with MPEG-2 video and Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio . PowerDVD provides a complete set of co mmands for navigatio n [...]

69 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program bu ilt into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (B IOS). Sinc e most com puters 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[...]

6 System utilities 70 Using backup (Windows XP only) The Backup utility creates copies of inform ation on your ha rd disk. In the event that the original data on your hard disk is erased or overwritten, or becomes inaccessible because of a hard disk malfunction, you can use the copy to restore your lost or damaged data. How do I back up files from [...]

71 Disk defragmenter (Windows XP only) The disk degfragmentation utility consolid ates files and folders on your computer's hard disk. This allows your co mputer to access files and folders and save new data more efficiently. By co nsolidating yo ur files and folders, the defragmenter also consolidates the volume's free space, makin g it [...]

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7 Frequently asked questions[...]

This chapter tells you what to do in case your computer is not worki ng properly. However, if a more serious problem arises, contact your dealer or the technical support center (www.acersupport.com ) for assistance.[...]

75 Frequently asked questions The following questions indicate possible situatio ns that may arise during the use of your computer and each i s followed by easy answers and solutions. I pressed the power switch but the system did not boo t up. Check the LED located above the power switch. If the LED is not lit, no power is being applied to the syst[...]

7 Frequently asked questions 76 The printer does not work. Do the following: • Make sure the printer is connected to a po wer outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure the printer cable is conn ected securely to the system's parallel or USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. See "Connecting your printer" on page 4[...]

Appendix A: Notices[...]

Appendix A: Notices 78 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc . has determined that this product mee ts the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficien cy. FCC notice This device has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are desi[...]

79 Operation conditions This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration. Notice: Canadia n users This Class B digital ap[...]

Appendix A: Notices 80 Caution: To reduce th e risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or C SA Certif ied Telecom municatio n Line Cord. TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Cou ncil Decision 98/482/EC — "TBR 21" ] for single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differenc[...]

81 8 If an extension cord is used with this product, m ake sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugge d into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that th e total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does no t exceed the fuse rating. 9 Never push objects of any kind into t[...]

Appendix A: Notices 82 Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copy right protection technology that is pr otected by U.S. patents and other in tellectual property rights. U se of this copyright protection technology must be autho rized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless oth[...]

83 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this com puter is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label content (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RA DIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PROD UIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU [...]

Appendix A: Notices 84 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R ules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This d evice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must ac cept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired [...]

85 Declaration of Conformity for CE marking Conforms to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonised standards: EN55022:1994 /A2: 1997: Limits and Methods of Measurement o f Radio Interference characteristics of Information Tec hnology Equi pment EN55024: 1998/A1: 2001: Information techn ology equipment — I[...]

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Appendix B: Taking care of your computer[...]

Appendix B: Taking care of your comp uter 88 Please read the important instructions listed in this section. Fo llowing these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer. Important tips • Do not expose th e computer to direct sunlig ht. Do not plac e it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the compute[...]

89 To clean your pointing device To clean a regular mouse (with rubber ball) 1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with a soft, water-moisten ed cloth. 3 Put the ball back and close the co ver. To clean a n optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your mo[...]

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91 Index A accessing the online User’s Guid e 15 applications 65 B BIOS utility 69 C computer cover remove 51 replace 51 computer maintenance 88 cleaning 88 servicing 88 connecti ng options multimedia devices 43 audio line-in device 45 earphones/headphones 44 external speakers 43 microphone 43 network 41, 42 printer 41 serial mouse 42 USB devices[...]

Index 92 software 65 Norton AntiVirus 66 system boards 54 mainboard 54 system utilities Acrobat Reader 65 Norton AntiVirus 66 NTI CD-Maker 67 PowerDVD 68 reinstalling programs 69 T turning off computer 40 software shutdown 40 suspend mode 40 turning on computer 40 power button 40 U upgrade add memory 56 install DDR DIMM 57 reconfigur e comput er 58[...]