Acer Veriton 2800 User Manual

Veriton 2800 Series

User's Guide

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Veriton 2800 Series User's Guide

Original Issue: August 2005

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1 First things first

Specifications Package contents

Accessing the User's Guide

2 System tour

Features Performance Multimedia Connectivity

Front and rear panels Keyboard

Internet/Email/Search keys Multimedia keys

Volume control/mute keys Lock keys

Cursor keys Windows keys Function keys Palm rest

Optical drive

Taking care of your CDs and DVDs Hard disk

3 Setting up your computer

Arranging a comfortable work area Adjusting your chair

Positioning your PC Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboard Positioning your mouse

Connecting peripherals

Connecting your mouse and keyboard USB interface

PS/2 interface Connecting a monitor Connecting the power cable

Turning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting options

Connecting your printer Connecting the modem (optional) Connecting to the network

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Connecting multimedia devices	29
Connecting USB devices	31

4 Upgrading your computer	33
Installation precautions	35
ESD precautions	35
Preinstallation instructions	35
Post-installation instructions	36
Opening your Veriton 2800	37
To remove the computer cover	37
To replace the computer cover	37
System boards	38
Mainboard layout	38
Upgrading your computer	39
Installing additional memory	39
To remove a DDR2 DIMM	39
To install a DDR2 DIMM	40
To reconfigure your computer	41
Replacing the Veriton 2800's hard disk	41
Installing an expansion card	41

5 System utilities	43
Adobe Reader	45
Norton AntiVirus	46
How do I check for viruses?	46
NTI CD&DVD-Maker (for models with CD or DVD
Burner)	47
PowerDVD (for models with DVD)	48
How do I open and watch a DVD?	48
BIOS utility	49
Reinstalling programs	49
Recovering your system	49
Acer eManager	53
Acer eLock	53
Acer eProtection	54
Acer eSettings	55
Acer eRecovery	56
For more information, see Acer eManager's online help
file.	57
Using backup (Windows XP only)	58
How do I back up files from my hard drive?	58
Disk defragmenter (Windows XP only)	59
How do I defragment my hard drive?	59

6 Frequently asked questions	61
Frequently asked questions	63
Appendix A: Notices	65
ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance	66
FCC notice	66
Notice: Canadian users	67
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries	67
Modem notices	67
Notice for USA	67
TBR 21	68
Notice for Australia	68
Important safety instructions	68
Macrovision copyright protection notice	70
Lithium battery statement	70
Laser compliance statement	71
Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of Conformity	72
Declaration of Conformity for CE marking	73
Appendix B: Taking care of your computer	75
Important tips	76
Cleaning and servicing	76
To clean your computer and keyboard	76
To clean your pointing device	77
To clean your monitor	77
When to contact a service technician	77
Asking for technical assistance	77
Index	79

1First things first

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

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Specifications

Operating	Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
system	Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Platform	Intel® Celeron® with 533 MHz FSB
	Intel® Pentium® 4 with 533/800 MHz FSB
	Intel® Pentium® D with 800/1066 MHz
Chipset	Intel® 945G Express
System memory	Supporting up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 RAM
Drives	• One external 5.25" drive bay
Network	Marvell® 88E8052 with gigabit Ethernet
interface	Optional PCI modem
I/O interface	Two PS/2 ports
	One serial port
	One parallel port
	Eight USB 2.0 ports
	Ethernet (RJ-45) port
	VGA port
	Six audio jacks
I/O expansion	One PCI slot
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	One PCI Express slot
Graphics	Integrated graphics with DVMT 3.0
Audio	Realtek ALC880 with embedded Intel® HDA CODEC
Keyboard	PS/2 or USB multimedia keyboard
Monitor	Choice of Acer CRT or LCD monitors
Security	Acer eManager (eSecurity, eSettings, eRecovery)
	Lock pad and intrusion alert
Housing	370 x 76 x 385 mm

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Management	Acer eManager
software	Norton AntiVirus™
Industry	PC2001
standards	SMBIOS (DMI) 2.3.1
	PCI 2.3
	WFM 2.0
	ACPI 2.0
	Microsoft® OnNow
	ENERGY STAR
	MacroVision
Power supply	250 W
Certification	FCC, CE, C-tick, BSMI, VCCI, CCC, cUL, UL, Nemko,
	GS (TUV), ENERGY STAR

Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.

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Package contents

Before you unpack your computer, make sure that you have enough 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:

•Veriton computer

•Items contained in the accessory box

•USB or PS/2 keyboard

•USB or PS/2 mouse

•User's Guide and installation poster

•Other user documentation and third-party software

Accessing the User's Guide

This User's Guide is also available on your computer as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file.

To access the User's Guide (for Windows XP)

1On the Windows XP taskbar, click on the start button then select Help and Support.

2On the Help and Support Center home page, double-click the Veriton Series Online icon.

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This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.

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Features

Here are just a few of your computer's many features:

Performance

•Intel® Celeron® supporting 533 MHz FSB, or Intel® Pentium® 4 supporting 533/800 MHz FSB, or Intel® Pentium® D supporting 800/1066 MHz FSB

•Intel® 945G Express chipset

•DDR2 533/667, 2 DIMM slots, expandable to 2 GB

•Power management function

•CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive

•High-capacity SATA hard disk

Multimedia

•Intel® high-definition audio

•Supporting up to 7.1 surround sound, audio CODEC support for 192 KHz quality, multiple streams.

•3D-quality audio system via onboard audio controller

•Audio-in/line-in, audio-out/line-out, headphone-out and microphone-in interfaces

Connectivity

•Two PS/2 interfaces for mouse and keyboard

•One serial port

•One parallel port

•One VGA port

•Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports (four on the front; four on the rear panel)

•High-speed V.92, 56K fax/modem (manufacturing option)

•Gigabit Ethernet LAN support with remote wake-up function

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Front and rear panels

Your computer's front and rear panels consist of the following:

Front panel

No. Icon Component

15.25" drive bay

23.5" drive bay

3	USB ports
4	Speaker-out/line-out port
5	Microphone-in jack (front)

6Indicators

7Power button

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Rear panel

Your computer's rear panel consists of the following:

No. Icon Component

1Power supply (with full range voltage)

2Power cord socket

3	PS/2 mouse port
4	PS/2 keyboard port
5	Serial port
6	Parallel/printer port
7	CRT/LCD monitor port
8	USB ports
9	Network port

10Audio jack

11Expansion slot (PCI or PCI Express)

12Chassis lock pad

13Hardware reset button

Audio jacks function table

Color/Use				Headphone	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	Front	Front
Pink					Mic-in	Mic-in	Mic-in	Mic-in
Orange							Rear	Rear
Black						Center &	Center &	Center &
						woofer	woofer	woofer
Gray								Side

Note: See "Connecting peripherals" on page 23 and "Connecting options" on page 27 for more information.

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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 "Connecting your mouse and keyboard" on page 23.

No.	Description	No.	Description
1	Sleep button	2	Internet/Email/Search keys
3	Multimedia keys	4	Volume control/mute keys
5	Scroll Lock key	6	Num Lock key
7	Cursor keys	8	Application key
9	Windows logo key	10	Caps Lock key
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Internet/Email/Search keys

Icon	Key	Description
	Web browser	Launches your current default browser.
	Email	Launches your email application.
	Search	Opens a search window.

Multimedia keys

Allow you to conveniently play, pause, stop, advance or rewind a song or movie using your keyboard.

Icon			Key	Description
			Backward	Press to skip backward to the previous track or
				video file.
			Play/pause	Press to start playing the audio track or video file.
				Press again to pause.
			Stop	Press to stop playing the audio track or video file.
			Forward	Press to skip forward to the next track or video file.

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Volume control/mute keys

Icon		Key	Description
		Volume up	Press to increase audio volume.
		Volume down	Press to decrease audio volume.
		Mute	Toggle sound on/off.

Lock keys

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off to switch between functions.

Lock key	Description
Scroll Lock	When activated, the screen moves one line up or down when
	you press the up arrow or down arrow, respectively.
Num Lock	When activated, the keypad is set to numeric mode, i.e., the
	keys function as a calculator (complete with arithmetic
	operators such as +, -, * and /).
Caps Lock	When activated, all alphabetic characters typed appear in
	uppercase (same function as pressing Shift + <letter>).

Note: Scroll Lock may not work with some applications.

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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 keys 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					Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the
key					Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be
					used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:
					<	> + <Tab> Activates the next Taskbar button.
					<	> + <E>	Opens the My Computer window.
					<	> + <F1>	Opens Help and Support.
					<	> + <F>	Opens the Find: All Files dialog box.
					<	> + <R>	Opens the Run dialog box.
					<	> + <M>	Minimizes all windows.
					<Shift> + < > + <M> Undoes the minimize all windows action.
Application					This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button;
key					it opens the application's context menu.

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Function keys

The function keys, F1 - F12, let you perform specific functions, 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.

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Optical drive

Your computer may come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive. This drive is located 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 CD-ROMs, CD-I disks, and video CDs, but digital video disks (DVDs) as well. DVD-ROM is a type of disk media with enough storage space for a full-length movie. The CD-RW, DVDDual and DVD-super multi drive allow you to record or burn recordable and rewritable disks.

CDs and DVDs, like diskettes, are also compact, lightweight and easy to carry around. However, they are more delicate than diskettes and must be handled with extra care.

To insert a CD or DVD into your computer's CD or DVD drive:

1.Gently push the Eject button located on the front panel.

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2.When the disk tray slides open, place the CD or DVD gently on the tray. Make sure that the label or title side of the disk is facing upward. When holding a disk, hold it by the edges to avoid leaving smudges

or fingerprints.

3.Push the tray and it will close automatically.

Taking care of your CDs and DVDs

•Keep your disk in its case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage. Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disk, impair the disk lens reader on the CD or DVD drive, or stop the computer from successfully reading the disk.

•When handling disks, always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints.

•When cleaning disks, use a clean, dust-free cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge. Do not wipe in a circular motion.

•Clean your CD or DVD drive periodically. You may refer to the Cleaning Kit for instructions. Cleaning kits can be purchased in any computer or electronics shop.

Hard disk

Your computer is pre-installed with a high-capacity serial SATA hard disk. For instructions on how to upgrade or replace your hard disk, see: "Replacing the Veriton 2800's hard disk" on page 41.

3Setting up your computer