Acer Veriton 5200 User Guide

Veriton 5200

User’s guide

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Veriton 5200
User’s guide

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Notices

FCC notice

This device has been tested and found 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 radiate radio frequency
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the device and receiver

• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help

Notice: Shield cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables
to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

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Notice: Peripheral devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to
comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation
with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception.

Caution! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority, which is granted by
the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this
computer.

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Use conditions

This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Notice: Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Important safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.
1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
3 Do not use this product near water.
4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product

may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
5 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for

ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it

from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covere. The

openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,

rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or

over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper

ventilation is provided.
6 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult

your dealer or local power company.
7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this

product where persons will walk on the cord.
8 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total

ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not

exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, 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 on the
product.

10 Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing

covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.

11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified

service personnel under the following conditions:
a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
b If liquid has been spilled into the product
c If the product has been exposed to rain or water
d If the product does not operate normally when the operating

instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work

by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.
e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a

need for service.

12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we

recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman.

13 Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not

disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children and
dispose of used batteries promptly.

14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your

accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA
certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its
equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

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Year 2000 compliance statement

The Veriton 5200 computer carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000
Compliant" logo, which certifies that this model has been tested by NSTL using
the YMark2000 test, and has been found to meet NSTL's standards for Year
2000 hardware compliance.

For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http://
global.acer.com/service/pcy2000.html

vi

Laser compliance statement

The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive in this computer is a laser product. The
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive’s classification label (shown below) is located
on the drive.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO
BEAM.

Lithium battery statement

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Notices iii

FCC notice iii
Important safety instructions iv
Year 2000 compliance statement v
Laser compliance statement vi
Lithium battery statement vi

1 First things first 1

Package contents 3
Before you start... 4

Important tips 4
Cleaning and servicing 4
Asking for technical assistance 5
Accessing your online guide 5

2 System tour 7

Features 9

Performance 9
Multimedia 9

Connectivity 9
Front panel 10
Rear panel 12
The keyboard 14
The mouse 17
Disk drives 18

Hard disk 18

3.5-inch floppy drive 18

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 19

Contents

3 Setting up your computer 23

Arranging a comfortable work area 25

Adjusting your chair 25

Positioning your Veriton 5200 25

Positioning your monitor 26

Positioning your keyboard 26

Positioning your mouse 26
Connecting peripherals 27

Connecting your keyboard 27

Connecting your mouse 29

Connecting a CRT monitor 32

Connecting the power cable 33

Turning on your computer 34
Turning off your computer 36
Connecting options 37

Connecting your printer 37
Connecting to the network 38
Connecting USB devices 39
Connecting multimedia devices 41

4 Upgrading your computer 45

Installation precautions 47

ESD precautions 47
Preinstallation instructions 47
Post-installation instructions 48

Opening your computer 49

To remove the computer cover 49

To replace the computer cover 50
Internal components 51
System boards 52

Mainboard layout 52

Audio board 55
Upgrading your computer 56

Installing additional memory 56

Replacing the hard disk 58

Installing an expansion card 60

5 System utilities 63

System utilities 65

Acrobat Reader 65

LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) 65

Norton AntiVirus 66

NTI CD-Maker 2000 66

PowerDVD 67

VariSpeed 67

BIOS Setup utility 67
Reinstalling programs 69

6 Frequently asked questions 71

FAQs 73

Index 77

1 First things first

This chapter describes the contents of your
computer package and also provides
important tips on how to take care of your
computer.

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 5200

• Items contained in the accessory box

• USB keyboard

• USB mouse

• User’s guide and installation poster

• Other user documentation and third-party software

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1 First things first

Before you start...

Please read the safety instructions listed in this section. Following
these instructions on the care and use of your new computer will help
you maximize its durability .

Important tips

• Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it

near sources of heat, such as a radiator.

• Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.

• Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.

• Do not spill water on the computer.

• Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.

• Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.

• Never place the system on uneven surfaces.

• Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.

Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal
traffic.

• When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself

but pull on the plug.

• The total ampere rating of the equipment plugged in should not

exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension
cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into
a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

• Check the documentation that came with your software programs

to see if you can select other combinations of resolution and color .
These adjustments could make viewing the screen more
comfortable.

Cleaning and servicing

To clean your computer and keyboard

1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cable.
2 Use a soft cloth moistened with water and gently wipe the exterior

of the computer and the keyboard. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners.

To clean your mouse

1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse.
2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth.
3 Put the ball back and close the cover.

When to contact a service technician

• If you dropped and damaged the computer

• If liquid has been spilled into the computer

• If the computer is not operating normally

• If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and
done the troubleshooting tips discussed in the “Frequently asked
questions” section on page 73

• If your problem is not listed in the “Frequently asked questions”
section on page 73

• If you want to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal
components

Asking for technical assistance

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For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. You
may also access the Acer Web site at http://www.acer.com/
information on how and where to contact the service centers available
in your area.

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Accessing your online guide

For on-the-go help information about your computer, refer to the
Veriton 5200 online guide. To access the online guide, simply double­click on the Veriton 5200 online icon on your Windows desktop.

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1 First things first

2 System tour

This chapter discusses the features and
components of your computer.

Features

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

Performance

• Intel Pentium® 4 processor with Intel NetBurst™ micro­architecture

• System memory expandable to a maximum of 3 GB

• Power management function

• 3.5-inch floppy drive

• Optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive)

• High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

Multimedia

• 128-bit graphics accelerator installed in the AGP Pro card slot

• 3-D quality audio system via onboard audio controller

• Audio-in/Line-in, Audio-out/Line-out, Headphone-out, Mic-in, and
Game/MIDI interfaces

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Note: The system has two microphone-in ports (front and rear).
However, you can not use both of them at the same time. The
default setting for your system enables the microphone-in port in
front and disables the one at the back.

Connectivity

• PS/2 mouse and keyboard interfaces

• Two serial and one parallel interfaces

• Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (two on the front and two on the
rear panel)

• High-speed fax/data PCI modem (optional)

• 10Base-T/100Base-TX network support with remote wake-up
function

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Front panel

Your computer’s front panel consists of the following:

2 System tour

Label Icon Description

1 USB ports

2

3 Headphone/Earphone port

4 Hard disk activity indicator

5 System activity indicator

Microphone-in port (front)

see note

Label Icon Description

6 Power indicator

7 Power button

8 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW Headphone/

Earphone port

9 Volume control tuner

10 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive indicator

11 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive

12 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Skip/

Forward button

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13 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Stop/Eject

14 3.5-inch floppy drive Eject button

15 3.5-inch floppy drive

16 3.5-inch floppy drive indicator

17 5.25-inch drive bay

Note: The system has two microphone-in ports (front and rear).
However, you can not use both of them at the same time. The
default setting for your system enables the microphone-in port in
front and disables the one at the back. Refer to the Veriton 5200
online guide for instructions on how to enable the rear
microphone-in port.

button

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Rear panel

Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following:

2 System tour

Label Icon Color Description

1Power supply

2 Main power switch

3 Power cable socket

4 Voltage selector switch

5 Green PS/2 mouse port

6 Purple PS/2 keyboard port

7 Black USB ports

Label Icon Color Description

8 White Network port

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9 Teal or

Turquoise

10 Teal or

Turquoise

11 Burgundy Parallel/Printer port

12 Gold Game/MIDI port

13 Lime Audio-out/Line-out jack

14 Light

blue

15 Microphone-in port (rear)

16 Expansion slots

17 CRT/LCD monitor port

Serial port 1

Serial port 2

Audio-in/Line-in jack

For information on how to connect the peripherals, see “Connecting
peripherals” on page 27 and “Connecting options” on page 37.

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2 System tour

The keyboard

Your computer comes with a USB keyboard. The keyboard has full­sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and
twelve function keys.

For information on how to connect your USB keyboard, please see
“Connecting peripherals” on page 27

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No. Component Function

1 Function keys

(F1 - F12)

2 Caps Lock When activated, all alphabetic characters

Access most of the computer’s controls like
screen brightness, volume output and the
BIOS Setup utility.

typed appear in uppercase (same function
as pressing Shift + <letter>).

No. Component Function

3 Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key

perform special functions, such as:

• Windows + Tab: Activate the next
Taskbar button

• Windows + E: Explore My Computer

• Windows + F: Find Document

• Windows + M: Minimize All

• Shift + Windows + M: Undo Mini­mize All

• Windows + R: Displays the Run dia­log box

4 Application key Opens the applications context menu

(same function as clicking the right button
of the mouse).

5 Cursor keys Also called the arrow keys. These keys let

you move the cursor around the screen.
They serve the same function as the arrow
keys on the numeric pad when the Num
Lock is toggled off.

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6 Palm rest (detach-

able)

7 Num Lock When activated, the keypad is set to

8 Scroll Lock When activated, the screen moves one line

9 Volume control/

Mute knob

Provides a comfortable place to rest your
hands while typing.

numeric mode, i.e., the keys function as a
calculator (complete with arithmetic oper­ators such as +, -, x, and /).

up or down when you press the up arrow
or down arrow respectively. Take note that
Scroll Lock may not work with some appli­cations.

The volume control/mute knob controls
the speaker volume. Turn it clockwise or
counterclockwise to adjust the volume.
Press it to toggle between mute and
sound.

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No. Component Function

10 Multimedia keys Allow you to do the following:

• Play/Pause button - press to
start playing the audio or video file.
Press again to pause.

• Stop button - press to stop play­ing the audio or video file.

• Forward button - press to skip
forward to the next file and start play­ing.

• Backward button - press to
skip backward to the previous file and
start playing.

2 System tour

11 Internet/Suspend

keys

12 Programmable

keys

Consist of three buttons:

• Email button launches your
email application.

• Web browser button
launches your current default
browser.

• Suspend/Resume button
puts the system to sleep when
pressed. To wake the system press it
again.

Access a URL (Web site) or launch any pro­gram, file or application in your system.
The fifth key is set to launch the Windows
Media Player.

To configure the settings of each key, right­click on the Magic Keyboard icon located
on your Windows desktop.

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The mouse

Your computer comes with a USB mouse. The mouse has one ratchet
wheel and two buttons: a right button and a left button. Quickly
pressing and releasing the buttons is called clicking. Sometimes, you
will need to do a double-click (clicking the same button twice quickly)
or a right-click (clicking the right button quickly).

For information on how to connect your USB mouse, see “Connecting
peripherals” on page 27.

No. Component Function

1 Left button Allows you to select with a click and exe-

cute with a double-click.

2 Ratchet wheel Allows you to easily scroll. By moving the

wheel with your index finger, you can
quickly move through multiple pages,
lines or windows. Also functions as a
third button allowing you to quickly click
or double-click an icon or a selected item.

3 Right button Opens the applications context menu.

For information on how to clean your mouse, see “To clean your
mouse” on page 5.

Note: If you are left-handed, refer to your Windows manual for
instructions on how to set up your mouse for left-handed use.

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2 System tour

Disk drives

Your Veriton 5200 computer comes with the following disk drives:

Hard disk

Your computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE
(E-IDE) hard disk.

Refer to “Replacing the hard disk” on page 58 for instructions on how
to upgrade or replace your hard disk.

3.5-inch floppy drive

Your computer’s 3.5-inch floppy drive supports 720-KB and 1.44-MB
capacity diskettes.

Floppy diskettes are compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around.
Here are some tips on how to take care of your diskettes:

• Always make backup copies of the diskettes that contain
important data or program files.

• Keep diskettes away from magnetic fields and sources of heat.

• Avoid removing a diskette from the floppy drive when the drive
activity indicator is on.

• Write-protect your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure. To do
this, slide the write-protect tab to the write-protect position (1).

Sliding the write-protect tab to the not-write-protect position (2)