Acer VERITON 7200D User Manual

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Veriton 7200 series

(Veriton 7200/Veriton 7200D) User’s guide

Veriton 7200 series

(Veriton 7200/Veriton 7200D) 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: Shielded cables

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

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.

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.

Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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 covered. 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 SVT, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

Laser compliance statement

The CD or DVD drive in this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD 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.

APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT

LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.

LASER KLASSE 1

VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET, NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN

PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I

ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS.

ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN

VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE. VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN

VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN

ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN

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.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Léver det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.

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ADVARSEL

Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Anvãnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

VAROITUS

Päristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

VORSICHT!

Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

Year 2000 compliance statement

The Veriton 7200 series 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

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1 First things first	1
Package contents	3
Taking care of your computer	4
Important tips	4
Cleaning and servicing	4
Asking for technical assistance	5
Accessing the online guide	6

2 System tour	7
Features	9
Performance	9
Multimedia	9
Connectivity	10
Front panel	11
Rear panel	13
Keyboard	15
Mouse	18
Disk drives	19
Floppy drive	19
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive	20
Hard disk	21

3 Setting up your computer	23
Arranging a comfortable work area	25
Adjusting your chair	25
Positioning your Veriton PC	25
Positioning your monitor	26
Positioning your keyboard	26
Positioning your mouse	26
Connecting peripherals	27
USB Keyboard	27
USB Mouse	28
Monitor	29
Power cable	30
Turning on your computer	31
Turning off your computer	33
Connecting options	34
Printer	34
Serial mouse	35

Contents

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Network	36
USB devices	37
Multimedia devices	39
4 Upgrading your computer	43
Installation precautions	45
ESD precautions	45
Preinstallation instructions	45
Post-installation instructions	46
Opening your computer	47
To remove the side panel	47
To reinstall the side panel	48
Internal components	50
Replacing the hard disk	51
Installing an expansion card	54
System boards	56
Mainboard layout	56
Veriton 7200 mainboard layout	57
Veriton 7200D mainboard layout	58
Audio board	61
Upgrading the memory	62
Installing additional memory for Veriton 7200	62
Installing additional memory for Veriton 7200D	62
Removing and installing a DIMM for the
Veriton 7200 series	63
To install a DIMM	64
To reconfigure your computer	64
5 Software	65
Acrobat Reader	68
LDCM	69
Norton AntiVirus	70
NTI CD-Maker (for models with CD-RW)	71
PowerDVD (for models with DVD)	72
BIOS utility	73
Reinstalling programs	74
Recovering your system	74
6 Q & A	75
Index	81

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 7200 series

•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

4	1 First things first

Taking care of your computer

Please read the important instructions listed in this section. Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer.

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 cord.

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.

To clean your monitor

Make sure that you keep your screen clean. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor.

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.

Asking for technical assistance

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

6	1 First things first

Accessing the online guide

You may also refer to the Veriton 7200 series online guide for information about your computer. To access the online guide, simply double-click on the Veriton 7200 series Online icon on your Windows desktop.

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:

•Veriton 7200: Maximum of 3 GB using SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) DIMMs

•Veriton 7200D: Maximum of 2GB using DDR (Double Data Rate)-SDRAM DIMMs

Note: To capitalize on the system memory capacity mentioned above, you must use 1-GB capacity memory modules. As of the moment, such module type is not available in the market. The biggest capacity memory module type available is 512-MB which qualifies the system memory capacity of Veriton 7200 to 1.5 GB and 1.0 GB for Veriton 7200D.

•Power management function

•3.5-inch floppy drive

•DVD-ROM, CD-ROM or CD-RW drive

•High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

Multimedia

•128-bit graphics accelerator installed in the AGP 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

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.

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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

Front panel

Your computer’s front panel consists of the following:

Label	Icon	Component
1		CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW tray
2		Stop/Eject button
3		Skip/Forward button
4		Hard disk activity light-emitting diode (LED)
5		LAN activity LED
6		Power LED
7		Power switch
8		CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW LED
9		Volume control
10		CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW Headphone/Earphone port

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Label	Icon	Component

11		5.25-inch drive bays

12		3.5-inch floppy drive

13		Floppy drive LED

14		Floppy drive eject button

15		Speaker-out/Line-out port

16		Microphone-in port (front)see note

17		USB ports

Rear panel

Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following:

Label	Icon	Color	Component
1			Power switch
2			Voltage selector switch
3			Power cord socket
4		White	Network port
5		Burgundy	Parallel/Printer port
6		Gold	Game/MIDI port
7			CRT/LCD monitor port
8			Power supply
9		Green	PS/2 mouse port

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Label	Icon	Color	Component

10		Purple	PS/2 keyboard port

11		Black	USB ports

12		Teal or	Serial port
		Turquoise

13		Lime	Audio-out/Line-out jack

14		Light	Audio-in/Line-in jack
		blue

15			Microphone-in port (rear)

16			Expansion slots

For information on how to connect the peripherals, see “Connecting peripherals” on page 27 and “Connecting options” on page 34.

Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys.

Item	Component	Description

1	Function keys	Performs specific functions, depending
		on the application that uses them.

2	Caps lock	When activated, all alphabetic
		characters typed appear in uppercase

(same function as pressing Shift + <letter>).

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Item	Component	Description

3	Windows logo key	Start button. Combinations with this
		key perform special functions, such as:
		• Windows + Tab: Activate the next
		• 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: Display 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 arrow 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.

6	Palm rest (detachable)	Provides a comfortable place to rest your
		hands while typing.

7	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 /).

8	Scroll lock	When activated, the screen moves one
		line up or down when you press the up
		arrow or down arrow respectively. Take
		note that Scroll Lock may not work with
		some applications.

9	Volume control/Mute	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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Item	Component	Description

10	Multimedia keys	Allow you to do the following:
		•	Play/Pause button		: press to
			start playing the audio track or
			video file. Press again to pause.

		•	Stop button	: press to stop
		•	Stop button	: press to stop
			playing the audio track or video
			file.
		•	Forward button		: press to skip
			forward to the next track or video
			file and start playing.
		•	Backward button		: press to skip
			backward to the previous track or
			video file and start playing.

11	Internet/Suspend keys	Consist of three buttons:
		•	Email button		: launches the
			email application that came
			bundled with your system.
		•	Web browser button			:
			launches the browser application
			that came bundled with your
			system.
		•	Suspend button		: puts the
			system to sleep when pressed.

12	Programmable keys	Help you directly access a URL (Web site)
		or launch any program, file, or

application in your system. The fifth key is set to launch the media player.

To configure the settings of each key, right-click on the Magic Keyboard icon located on the Windows taskbar.

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Mouse

Your mouse has one ratchet wheel and two buttons: a left button and a right 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).

The ratchet wheel in between the two buttons is added to provide easier scrolling capability. By simply moving the wheel with your index finger, you can quickly move through multiple pages, lines, or windows. The wheel may also function as a third button allowing you to quickly click or double-click an icon or a selected item.

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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