Acer Veriton manual

Veriton 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[...]

iii English Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liq uid cleaners or aerosol clea[...]

iv English do not place the product o n a vibrating surface. • Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected sho rt current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. • Keep the product at least 15 cm away f r om the wall for suffici[...]

v English Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise prod uced by other nearb y electrical devices th at may interfere with the performance of this product. • Use the product only with the su pplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the follow[...]

vi English Additional safety information Your device and its enhancements may c ontain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Operating environment Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting device s when using your la ptop under the followin g conditions. Thes e devices may include, but a re not li[...]

vii English Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadeq uately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel inje ction systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, elec tronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information, chec k with the manufacturer, or its representative, [...]

viii English Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize po llution and e nsure utmost p rotection of the global enviro nment, please recycle. For more informatio n on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer .com/about/sustainability.h[...]

ix English ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the power to prote ct the envi ronment in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or product feature s. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas em issions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environme[...]

x English Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zo ne by adjusting the viewin g angle of the moni tor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximu m 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[...]

xi English Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make you r computer use more relaxin g 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 bod y. Warning! We do not recommend using the c[...]

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Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Additional safety information vi Operating environment vi Medical devices vi Vehicles vii Potentially explosive environments vii Emergency calls vii Disposal instructions viii Tips and information for comfortable use ix Empowering Technology 1 Acer Empowering Technology 3 Empowerin[...]

Connecting peripherals 26 Connecting your mouse and keyboard 26 Connecting a monitor 27 Connecting the power cab le 28 Taking care of your AC adapter 28 Turning on your computer 29 Turning off your computer 30 Connecting options 31 Connecting to the networ k 31 Connecting mu ltimedia devices 32 3 System utilities 35 Adobe Reader 37 Norton AntiVirus[...]

Canada — Low-powe r license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 61 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 63 64 Index 67[...]

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Empowering Technology[...]

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

3 English Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology toolba r makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer computer. Displayed by default in the upper-right co rn er of your screen, it features the following handy utilities: • Acer eSettings Man agement accesses system information[...]

Empowering Technology 4 English Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspec t hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or oth er Windows set tings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Displays general system sta[...]

5 English Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management i s a security utility that allows you to lock 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 r[...]

Empowering Technology 6 English 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[...]

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Empowering Technology 8 English Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a syste m optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer computer. It pr ovides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced option s for full control over the foll owing optio[...]

9 English Acer eAcoustics Management Acer eAcoustics Management offers you a useful tool to balance your computing power needs with your desired level of quietness. By reducing the processor speed for tasks that require le ss processing, the CPU and system fans can run slower, thus red ucing the am ount o f sound generated by these components. Usin[...]

Empowering Technology 10 English Acer eAcoustics Management Main Page Listed on the main p age are two optio ns for Acer eAcoustics Management, labeled as Quiet and Professional. Select the mode that su its your working requirements best, and exit the utility to apply the settings. Quiet Use this mode for tasks that requir e low processing power, l[...]

11 English 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 spa ce in a hidden partition on your system's hard drive. By default, user-c reated ba ckups are stored on the D: drive. Acer eRecov[...]

Empowering Technology 12 English Note: If your computer did not com e with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Manageme nt's "System backup to optical disk" feature to bu rn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best resul ts when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Managem ent, detach all perip[...]

English 1 System tour[...]

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

15 English 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 computer or Veriton computer withou t optical drive Items contained in the [...]

1 System tour 16 English Accessing the User's Guide This User's Guide is also available on your compute r as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. To access the User's Guide (for Windows XP) 1. On the Windows XP taskbar, click on the start button then select All Programs, AcerSystem . 2. Click on Veriton Series User’s Guide .[...]

17 English Front and rear panels Your computer's front and rear panels consist of th e following: Note: See "Connecting peri pherals" on page 26 and "Connecting options" on page 31 for more information. Icon Component Ic on Compon ent Eject button DVI port Power button CRT/LCD monitor port Media activity OBR (One Button Rec[...]

1 System tour 18 English 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 connect your keyboard, see "Conne cting your mouse and keyboard" on page 26 . No. Description No. Description 1 Sleep button 2 Internet/Email/Search k[...]

19 English Optical drive (for selected models) Your computer may come with a DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD -Dual or DVD-Super multi drive. This drive is located on the front panel o f your computer. The DV D drive allows you to play not only old CD-ROMs, CD-I disks, and video CDs, but digital video disks (DVDs) as well. The DVD-D ual and DVD-Super multi dri[...]

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2 Setting up your computer[...]

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

23 English 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 s[...]

2 Setting up your computer 24 English 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[...]

25 English Positioning your monitor Place your monitor at a comfortable view ing distance, usually 50 to 60 cm away. Adjust the display in such a way that the to p 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 you[...]

2 Setting up your computer 26 English 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. Con[...]

27 English Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug th e monitor cable into the monitor port (blue port) or DVI port located on th e rear panel of your computer . Note: Refer to the monitor manual for additional instructions and information.[...]

2 Setting up your computer 28 English Connecting the power cable Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugg ed into the computer and to the power outlet. Caution: Befo re you proceed, check the voltag e range in your area. Make sure that it matches your computer's vo ltage setting. Note: Plug the power cable in tightly to avoid accidental[...]

29 English 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 co mputer, pre ss t[...]

2 Setting up your computer 30 English Turning off your computer To turn off your comput er, follow the steps below. For Windows XP: 1 On the Windows XP taskbar, click on the Start button, an d click Turn Off Computer, then click Turn Off. 2 Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer. If you cannot shut down your computer norm ally, press a[...]

31 English Connecting options 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 network cable into the network p ort on the rear panel of your comput er. Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on how to con figur[...]

2 Setting up your computer 32 English 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.[...]

33 English • 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: Connect to the audio-o[...]

2 Setting up your computer 34 English • 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[...]

3 System utilities[...]

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

37 English 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[...]

3 System utilities 38 English Norton AntiVirus (for selected models) 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 A[...]

39 English 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 in[...]

3 System utilities 40 English 4 Click the Start button to begin copy ing. For more information abou t NTI CD&DVD-Maker and i ts other features, refer to the NTl CD&DVD-Maker Help menu.[...]

41 English 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 advance[...]

3 System utilities 42 English 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&[...]

43 English Recovering your system If your operating system files are lost or damaged, the recovery process will restore your system's origina l factory default settings or last s ystem backup. Your Veriton seri es computer incl udes an OBR(One Button Recovery) butto n, a feat ure that makes restoring your system quick and easy. OBR works from [...]

3 System utilities 44 English You can also follow the steps be low: 1 Locate the OBR button. 2 Press the button. You can change the password in Acer eRecovery.[...]

45 English a If you have not yet backed-up your system.[...]

3 System utilities 46 English b If you have previous ly backed-up your syste m. 3 Select “Recover to Default Settings” to restore your system to the default factory settings. Select “Recover data from last backup” to restore your system to the last syste m backup.[...]

47 English 4 If you chose the reco very option , you should s ee the following screen. Click OK to continue. 5 After 15 seconds the sys tem will reboot and initiate the restore operation.[...]

3 System utilities 48 English 6 After the recovery operation finish es the system will reboot. You will be required to go thro ugh the setup proc ess again. Caution! Running the Recovery operation will erase all files previously saved in your computer so make sure to back up your important files before starting the recovery process. Note : This fea[...]

49 English 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 malf unction, you can use the copy to restore your lost or damaged data. How do I back up files from my hard dr[...]

3 System utilities 50 English 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 your files and folde rs, the defragmenter also consolidates the volume&apo[...]

4 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.[...]

53 English 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 [...]

4 Frequently asked questions 54 English 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 correspond ing port on the prin ter. • For additio nal informa tion concer[...]

55 English English Regulations and safety notices 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 designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses , and can [...]

56 English and (2) this device must accept any interference received, inclu ding interference that may cause undesired ope ration. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Ca nadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du C[...]

57 English English Your telephone company may make chang es in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could a ffect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in ad vance to give you an opportunity to maintain unin terrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disc[...]

58 English Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equ ipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its netw ork. It indicates n o endorsement of the product b y Telecom, no r does it provi de any sort of warranty . Above all, it provides no assu[...]

59 English English Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser p roduct. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (sho wn below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WH EN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PROD UIT LASERATTENTION: RAD [...]

60 English Radio device regulatory notice Note : Below regulatory information is for mo dels with wireless LAN and/o r Bluetooth on ly. General This product complies with the radio fre quency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. De pending on configura tions, this pr oduct may or may not c on[...]

61 English English List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium , Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdo m Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hung ary, Czech Republic, Slovak Rep ublic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage all[...]

62 English 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including in terference that may cause undesired op eration of the de vice. b Operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to b e operated in doors an d installation outdoors is subject t[...]

63 English English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 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 ac cept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera[...]

64 English We , Acer Computer (S hanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Personal Computer Trade Name: Acer Machine Type:Veriton 1000 SKU Number:Veriton 100xx ("x" = 0[...]

65 English English RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the R estriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment[...]

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67 Index A accessing the online User’s Guid e 16 applications 37 B BIOS utility 42 C connecti ng options multimedia devices 32 audio line-in device 34 earphones/headphones 33 external speakers 32 microphone 32 network 31 serial mouse 31 D disk drives CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive inserting CDs/DVDs 19 taking care CDs/DVDs 19 F Frequently-asked quest[...]

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