Acer 6800 Series manual

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

Changes may be made peri odically to the infor mation in this publication without obligation to notify any person o f such revisions o r change s. Su ch chan ges will b e incorp orated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publ ications. This company makes no representations or warra nties, either expre ssed or implied, with[...]

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 panel 10 Rear panel 12 Keyboard 15 Internet/Email/Search keys 16 Multimedia keys 16 Volume control / Mute keys 17 Lock keys 17 Cursor keys 18 Windows keys 18 Function keys 19 Palm re[...]

Turning on your computer 30 Turning off your computer 30 Connecting options 31 Connecting your printer 31 Connecting the modem (option al) 32 Connecting to the networ k 32 Connecting mu ltimedia devices 33 Connecting USB devices 35 4 Upgrading your computer 37 Installation precautions 39 ESD precautio ns 39 Preinstallation instructions 39 Post-inst[...]

NTI CD&DVD-Maker (for models with CD or DVD Burner) 58 PowerDVD (for models with DVD) 59 How do I open and watch a DVD? 59 BIOS utility 60 Reinstalling programs 60 Recovering your system 60 Acer eManager 64 Acer eLock 65 Acer eSettings 66 Acer eRecovery 67 Using backup (Windows XP only) 68 How do I back up files from my har d drive? 68 Disk def[...]

Cleaning and servicing 86 To clean your computer and keyboard 86 To clean your pointing device 87 To clean your monitor 87 When to contact a service techn ician 87 Asking for technical assistance 87 Index 89[...]

1 First things first[...]

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

3 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: ?[...]

1 First things first 4 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 eLock Lock pad and intrusion alert Housing[...]

5 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 • US[...]

1 First things first 6[...]

2 System tour[...]

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

9 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-SDRAM 667, 4 DIMM slots, e xpandable to 4 G B dual-channel memory • Power man agement [...]

2 System tour 10 Front panel Your computer's front panel consists of the follo wing: Veriton 5800 Veriton 6800[...]

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

2 System tour 12 Rear panel Your computer's rear panel consists of the following: Veriton 5800 Veriton 6800[...]

13 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[...]

2 System tour 14 Audio jacks function table Note: See "Connecting peri pherals" on page 27 and "Connecting options" on page 31 for more information. Audio jack 11 Expansion slots 12 Chassis lock pad 13 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 Headphone Line-out Front F[...]

15 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 27 . No. Description No. Description 1 Sleep button 2 Internet/Email/Search keys 3 Multimedia keys[...]

2 System tour 16 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 [...]

17 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 Scrol[...]

2 System tour 18 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[...]

19 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.[...]

2 System tour 20 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[...]

21 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.[...]

2 System tour 22 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 d isks, always hold them [...]

3 Setting up your computer[...]

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

25 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[...]

3 Setting up your comp uter 26 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[...]

27 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[...]

3 Setting up your comp uter 28 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-E slot, the monitor should be c onnected to the add-on c ard and the on -board VGA will be disabled. Note: Refer to the mo[...]

29 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[...]

3 Setting up your comp uter 30 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, fax, speakers, etc. 2 On the front p anel of[...]

31 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: [...]

3 Setting up your comp uter 32 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[...]

33 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[...]

3 Setting up your comp uter 34 • Earphones, headpho nes: Connect to the hea dphone-out jack (lim e jack) located on the front pane l of your computer. Note: To adjust the headph ones volume, use the volum e 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. • E[...]

35 • 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[...]

3 Setting up your comp uter 36 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.[...]

4 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.[...]

39 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[...]

4 Upgrading your comp uter 40 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[...]

41 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 39 . You need to open your computer before you can install additiona l components. See the following section for instructions: To remove the comp[...]

4 Upgrading your comp uter 42 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 39 . You need to open your comp uter before you can install additiona l components. See the following section for[...]

43 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.[...]

4 Upgrading your comp uter 44 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 main board layout of your Veri ton series computer model.[...]

45 No. Component No. C omponent 1 4 Memory slots 2 CPU fan connector 3 CPU socket 4 ATX 12V power connector 5 Front panel audio connector 6 Alternate power connector 7 PCI Express X16 connector 8 2 PCI conventional bus connectors 9 CD in 10 PCI Express connector 11 S/PDIF output conne ctor 12 External COM port connector 13 System fan connector 1 4 [...]

4 Upgrading your comp uter 46 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 39 when installing or removing a computer component. However, for safety purposes, we do not recommend[...]

47 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)[...]

4 Upgrading your comp uter 48 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 Veriton 5800's hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the computer cover. [...]

49 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Locate an empty PCI-E or PCI slo t 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 ve p[...]

4 Upgrading your comp uter 50 Replacing 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 disk[...]

51 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 Remove the side panel (see page 42). 2 Locate an empty PCI-E or PCI slo t 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 packaging. 6 [...]

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5 System utilities[...]

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

55 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 • LANDesk System Manager • Norton AntiVirus • NTI CD-Maker •P o w e r D V D • BI[...]

5 System utilities 56 LANDesk System Manager LANDesk System Manage r allow s deskto p managemen t via the Web, standa rd network or dial-up connections. It is comp atible with leading managemen t specifications, such as Wired for Management 2.0, Desktop Management Interface (DMI) v2.0 and others. Your computer may be bu ndled with a LANDesk System [...]

57 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 Norton AntiVirus Ic[...]

5 System utilities 58 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[...]

59 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 and advanced featur[...]

5 System utilities 60 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configurat ion pro gram built 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" me[...]

61 You can also follow the steps below: 1 Locate the OBR button. See "Front panel" on pa ge 10 . 2 Press the button. After a moment, one of the following screens will appear on your display. Please type in your password. 3 Select "System Recovery."[...]

5 System utilities 62 4 Select "Factory Default Image."[...]

63 5 You should see the following screen: Caution! R unning the recovery operation will erase all files previously saved on your computer so make sure to back up your important files before starting the recovery process.[...]

5 System utilities 64 Note: This feature occupies 2 GB in a hidden partition o n your hard drive. 6 If you attempt to restore your sy stem using the OneButton Recovery feature, and the system DOES NOT resp ond, con tact your local ve ndor or authorised Acer representative immediately. Acer eManager Acer eManager is a simple and easy-to-use portal f[...]

65 Acer eLock Acer eLock is a security utility that is included within Acer eManager an d made specifically for Acer desktop computers. This u tility allows you to lock up your USB data, optic al and floppy drives to ensure th at data can't be stolen wh ile your computer is unatte nded. • USB Data Devices — Includes U SB disk drives, USB p[...]

5 System utilities 66 Acer eSettings Acer eSettings is a system utility that is included within Acer eManager and made specifically for Acer desktop comp uters. This utility allows you to inspect hardware specifications an d to monitor the system h ealth status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings contains several internal functions that are made to optimi[...]

67 Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks to be provided by the manufacturer. The Ac er eRecovery utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's HDD and allows you to perfo rm backup/restore operations and to burn backup images to CD or DVD, depending on system configu[...]

5 System utilities 68 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 [...]

69 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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6 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.[...]

73 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[...]

6 Frequently asked questions 74 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 3[...]

Appendix A: Notices[...]

Appendix A: Notices 76 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[...]

77 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 78 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[...]

79 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 80 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[...]

81 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 82 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 [...]

83 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 86 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[...]

87 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[...]

Appendix B: Taking care of your comp uter 88[...]

89 Index A accessing the online User’s Guide 5 applications 55 B BIOS utility 60 C computer cover remove 41 replace 41 computer maintenance 86 cleaning 86 servicing 86 connecti ng options multimedia devices 33 audio line-in device 35 earphones/headphones 34 external speakers 33 microphone 33 network 31, 32 printer 31 serial mouse 32 USB devices 3[...]

Index 90 mouse 26 software 55 Norton AntiVirus 57 system boards 44 mainboard 44 system utilities Acrobat Reader 55 Norton AntiVirus 57 NTI CD-Maker 58 PowerDVD 59 reinstalling programs 60 T turning off computer 30 software shutdown 30 suspend mode 30 turning on computer 30 power button 30 U upgrade add memory 46 install DDR DIMM 47 reconfigur e com[...]