Acer VERITON 7600G, VERITON 7600 User Manual

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Veriton 7600 series
User’s guide
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Copyright © 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved.
Veriton 7600!series User’s guide
Original Issue April 2003
Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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1 First things first 1
System specifications 5 Package contents 6 Accessing the user’s guide 7
2 System tour 9
Features 12
Performance 12 Multimedia 12
Connectivity 12 Front panel 14 Rear panel 16 Keyboard 18
Programmable keys 19
Internet/Suspend keys 20
Multimedia keys 21
Volume control/Mute knob 22
Lock keys 23
Cursor keys 24
Windows keys 25
Function keys 26
Palm rest 26 Optical drive 27 Hard disk 29
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3 Setting up your computer 31
Arranging a comfortable work area 34
Adjusting your chair 34
Positioning your PC 34
Positioning your monitor 35
Positioning your keyboard 35
Positioning your mouse 36 Connecting peripherals 37
Connecting your mouse 37
Connecting your keyboard 39
Connecting a monitor 41
Connecting the power cable 42 Turning on your computer 43 Turning off your computer 44 Connecting options 45
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Connecting your printer 45 Connecting the modem (optional) 46 Connecting to the network 47 Connecting multimedia devices 48 Connecting USB devices 51
4 Upgrading your computer 53
Installation precautions 56
ESD precautions 56 Preinstallation instructions 56 Post-installation instructions 57
Opening your computer 58
To remove the side panel 58
To replace the side panel 59 Internal components 61 System boards 62
Mainboard layout 62
Audio board 66 Upgrading your computer 67
Installing additional memory 67
Replacing the hard disk 69
Installing an expansion card 71
5 System utilities 75
Acrobat Reader 79 Acer LANScope (optional) 80 Norton AntiVirus 81 NTI CD-Maker (for models with CD-RW) 83 PowerDVD (for models with DVD) 85 BIOS utility 86 Reinstalling programs 87 Recovering your system 88 Using Backup (Windows XP only) 92 Disk Defragmenter (Windows XP only) 93
6 Frequently asked questions 95
Frequently asked questions 98
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Appendix A: Notices 101
Appendix B: Taking care of your computer 107
Important tips 108 Cleaning and servicing 108 Asking for technical assistance 109
Index 111
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This chapter describes the system specifications and the contents of your computer package .
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System specifications

Component Specification
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Processor
System memory Four SDRAM slots support a maximum of 4 GB dual-
Chipset Intel MCH 865G
Graphics Intel MCH 865G on-die VGA card supporting:
Audio AC97 Codec
LAN Broadcom 5705 supporting 10/100/1000 MB
IDE 40 pin parallel ATA IDE slot
FDD 1.44 MB 3.5 inch floppy drive
PS2 PS2 keyboard port
Intel Pentium
Intel Celeron
channel DDR memory
Intel MCH 865PE
DVMT technology
•Dual View
1 optional VGA port on rear
Intel MCH 865PE supporting:
Add-on VGA card
connectivity
PS2 mouse port
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4 1.8 - 3.6 GHz
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2.0 - 2.6 GHz
USB Six external USB 2.0 ports
Serial port One serial port
Printer port One parallel printer port
Debug One 4 LED port
Thermal Dynamic fan speed control
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Component Specification
Security Chassis lock (Kensington compatible)
Chassis intrusion alarm
Chassis Three models: H80, H40, H34A
Wake system Wake on LAN
Wake on modem Mouse/keyboard
HDD 5400 RPM: 40 - 100 GB
7200 RPM: 40 GB, 80 GB, 120 GB
Optical Drive CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD/CD-RW combo
Operating system Windows 2000
Windows XP Home
Windows XP Professional
•Novell
•SCO Unix
Red Hat Linux
Dimensions Mini-Tower 424(H) /200(W) /414(D)
Desktop 135(H) /380(W) /420(D)
Small Form Factor 95(H) /324(W) /399(D)
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Weight Mini-Tower 8.5 kg
Desktop 6.5 kg
Small Form Factor 5.3 kg
Thermal overrides
System temp >90 system temp is below 90
•CPU temp >110
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temp is below 110
CPU temp >120
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C - functions suspended until
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C
C - functions suspended until CPU
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C
C - system auto-shutdown
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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 7600 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
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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)
1 On the Windows XP taskbar, click on the Start button then select
Help and Support Center.
2 On the Help and Support Center home page, double-click the
Veriton 7600 series Online icon.
To access the user’s guide (for Windows 2000)
1 Double-click on the Veriton 7600 series Online icon on your
Windows desktop.
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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 Pentium® 4 supporting FSB up to 800 MHz
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Intel Celeron CPU supporting FSB up to 400 MHz
Intel Hyperthreading Technology supported on 3.06 GHz and higher Pentium
Intel 865G/865PE ICH5 chipset
DDR-SDRAM 400/333/266, 4 DIMM slots, Expandable to 4GB dual­channel memory
Power management function
3.5-inch floppy drive
CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD/CD-RW combo drive
High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk
Supports USB 2.0 high-performance peripherals
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Multimedia

3-D quality audio system via onboard audio controller
Audio-in/Line-in, Audio-out/Line-out, Headphone-out, and Microphone-in interfaces
Note: The system has two microphone-in jacks (front and rear). However, you can not use both of them at the same time. By default, your system enables the microphone-in jack in front and disables the one at the back.

Connectivity

Two PS/2 interfaces for mouse and keyboard
One serial port
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One parallel port
One VGA port
Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports (two internal, two on the front and four on the rear panel)
High-speed V92, 56K Fax/modem (optional)
Broadcom 5705 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit LAN support with remote wake-up function
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Front panel

Your computer’s front panel consists of the following:
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Label Icon Component
1 Optical drive tray
2 Stop/Eject button
3 Optical drive emergency eject slot
4 Optical drive activity light-emitting diode (LED)
5 Hard disk activity LED
6 LAN activity LED
7Power LED
8 Power button
9 One touch recovery button (Optional)
10 Volume control
11 Optical drive Headphone/Earphone port
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12 5.25-inch drive bays
13 3.5-inch floppy drive
14 Floppy drive LED
15 Floppy drive eject button
16 Speaker-out/Line-out port
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Microphone-in jack (front)
18 USB ports
Note: The system has two microphone-in jacks (front and rear). However, you can not use both of them at the same time. By default, your system enables the microphone-in jack in front and disables the one at the back.
see note
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Rear panel

Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following:
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Label Icon Color Component
1 Voltage selector switch
2 Power cord socket
3 Burgundy Parallel/Printer port
4 White Network port
6 Power supply
7 Green PS/2 mouse port
8 Purple PS/2 keyboard port
9 Black USB ports
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10 Teal or
Turquoise
11 Blue CRT/LCD monitor port
12 Pink Microphone-in jack (rear)
13 Lime Audio-out/Line-out jack
14 Light blue Audio-in/Line-in jack
15 Handset line port
16 Telephone line port
17 Expansion slots
Serial port
For information on how to connect the peripherals, see page 37 and “Connecting options” on page 45.
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Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys.
For information on how to connect your keyboard, see “Connecting your keyboard” on page 39.
No. Description
1 Programmable keys
2 Internet/Suspend keys
3 Multimedia keys
4 Volume control/Mute knob
5 Scroll lock key
6Num lock key
7 Cursor keys
8 Application key
9 Windows logo key
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No. Description
10 Caps lock key
11 Function keys

Programmable keys

The programmable keys help you directly access a URL (Web site) or launch any program, files, or application in your system. The fifth key is set to launch the Windows Media Player. If you want to configure the settings of each key, right click on the Magic Keyboard icon located on the desktop.
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Internet/Suspend keys

The Internet/Suspend keys consist of three buttons:
Icon Key Description
Email Launches your email application.
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Web browser
Suspend Press this button to put system to sleep.
Launches your current default browser.
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Multimedia keys

Allow you to conveniently play, pause, stop, step forward, or step back a song or movie using your keyboard.
Icon Key Description
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
Forward Press to skip forward to the next track or
Backward Press to skip backward to the previous
video file.
video file and start playing.
track or video file and start playing.
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Volume control/Mute knob

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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Lock keys

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off to switch between two functions.
Lock key Description
Caps Lock When activated, all alphabetic characters typed
appear in uppercase (same function as pressing Shift + <letter>).
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Scroll Lock When activated, the screen moves one line up or
Num Lock When activated, the keypad is set to numeric
down when you press the up arrow or down arrow respectively. Take note that Scroll Lock may not work with some applications.
mode; i.e., the keys function as a calculator (complete with arithmetic operators such as +, -, * and /).
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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.
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Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Description
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: Display the Run dialog box
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Application key Opens the applications context menu (same
function as clicking the right button of the mouse).
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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 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 or a combo DVD/ CD-RW drive. This drive is located on the front panel of your computer. The CD-ROM drive allows you to play different types of compact discs (CDs). The DVD-ROM drive allows you to play not only old CD-ROMs, CD-I discs, and video CDs, but digital video discs (DVDs) as well. DVD or DVD-ROM is a type of disc media that holds a minimum of 4.7-GB (gigabytes), enough for a full-length movie. The CD-RW drive allows you to record or burn CD-RW (recordable and rewritable) discs.
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-ROM or DVD drive:
1. Gently push the Eject button located on the front panel.
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2. When the disc tray slides open, place the CD or DVD gently on the tray. Make sure that the label or title side of the disc is facing upward. When holding a disc, hold it by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints.
3. Push the eject button again to close the tray.
To take care of your CDs and DVDs
Keep your disc 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 disc, impair the disc lens reader on the CD or DVD drive, or stop the computer from successfully reading the disc.
When handling discs, always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints.
When cleaning discs, 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.
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Hard disk

Your computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (E­IDE) hard disk.
For instructions on how to upgrade or replace your hard disk, see “Replacing the hard disk” on page 69.
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This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals.
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Arranging a comfortable work area

Working safely begins with the arrangement of your work space and the proper use of equipment. For this reason, it is very important to take time and think about how 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 points to consider:

Adjusting your chair

Having the right kind of chair does not necessarily mean that you’ll be properly supported. It is necessary to adjust your chair to fit your body. Proper body posture will make you more comfortable and productive.
Avoid tilting your chair. If you have a chair that tilts, lock the tilt knobs so that your chair will not tilt forward or backward while you are using your computer.
Adjust your chair height in such a way that you can sit on it with your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet resting flat on the floor.
Rest your body on the chair back. Your torso works harder to maintain balance if you do not rest your body on the chair back.

Positioning your PC

Take note of the following when selecting a location for your computer:
Do not put your computer near any equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as radio transmitters, televisions, copy machines, or heating and air­conditioning equipment.
Avoid dusty areas and extremes of temperature and humidity.
You may place your computer beside your desk or under your table, as long as it does not block the space that you need for working and moving.
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Positioning your monitor

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Place your monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 50 to 60 centimeters away. Adjust the display in such a way that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level.

Positioning your keyboard

The location of the keyboard is a very important factor to your posture. Placing it too far away will make your body lean forward forcing you to sit in an unnatural position. Placing it too high will add tension to your shoulder muscles.
The keyboard should be placed just above your lap. Adjust the keyboard height by flipping the folding stands located under the keyboard.
Keep your lower arms parallel to the floor as you type. Your upper arms and shoulders should be relaxed. Then try typing with a light touch. If you feel any shoulder or neck strain, stop for a while and check your posture.
Position your keyboard in front of your monitor. Putting your
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keyboard beside your monitor will make you turn your head while you type which could add tension to your neck muscles that may later result in neck strain.

Positioning your mouse

The mouse should be placed on the same surface as your keyboard so that you can reach it with ease.
Adjust its position to allow enough space for movement without making you stretch or lean over.
Use your arm to move the mouse. Do not rest your wrist on the table when moving the mouse.
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Connecting peripherals

Setting up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, and the power cable.
Note: The peripherals shown in the connections below are for your reference only. Actual device models may vary in select countries.

Connecting your mouse

USB mouse
Plug your USB mouse cable into any of the USB ports (black) located on the front and rear panels of your computer.
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PS/2 mouse
Plug the PS/2 mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port (green port) located on the rear panel of your computer.
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Connecting your keyboard

USB keyboard
Plug your USB keyboard cable into any of the USB ports (black port) located on the front and rear panels of your computer.
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PS/2 keyboard
Plug your PS/2 keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port (purple port) located on the rear panel of your computer.
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Connecting a monitor

To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor
port (blue port) located on the rear panel of your computer.
Note: Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information.
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Connecting the power cable

Caution: Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area. Make sure that it matches your computer’s voltage setting. If they don’t match, change your computer’s voltage setting according to your area’s voltage range.
Set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area (a). Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your computer (b). Then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet (c).
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Turning on your computer

After connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in the power cable, you are now ready to turn the computer on and get to work.
To turn on your computer:
1 Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer such as the
monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc.
2 On the front panel of your computer, press the Power button.
Important: Make sure that the power cable is properly plugged into an electrical outlet. If you are using a power strip or an AVR (Auto-Voltage Regulator), make sure that it is plugged in and turned on.
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Turning off your computer

To turn off your computer, follow the steps below.
For Windows XP:
1 On the Windows XP taskbar, click on the Start button, and click
Turn Off Computer; then click Turn Off.
2 Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer.
For Windows 2000:
1 On the Windows 2000 taskbar, click on the Start button, highlight
Shut Down, select Shut down from the drop down window then click on OK.
2 Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer.
If you cannot shut down your computer normally, press the power button for at least four seconds. Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in Suspend mode only.
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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 on the rear panel of your computer.
Note: The printer shown below is for your reference only. Actual device model may vary by country.
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Note: If you are using a serial printer, connect the printer cable into the serial port located on the rear panel of your computer. In the same manner, connect a USB printer by plugging the printer cable into any of the USB ports located on the front and rear panel.
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Connecting the modem (optional)

Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line
and handset line into their corresponding ports on the rear panel of your computer.
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Connecting to the network

You can connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. To do so, simply plug the network cable into the network port (white port) on the rear panel of your computer.
Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup.
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Connecting multimedia devices

You can connect multimedia devices such as microphone, earphone or headphone, external speakers, and audio line-in device. These devices will allow you to take advantage of your computer’s multimedia features.
Note: The multimedia devices shown below are for your reference only. Actual device models may vary in select countries.
Plug the devices in as follows:
Note: For information on how to configure multimedia devices, consult the documentation that came with each device.
microphone: connects to the Microphone-in jack (pink jack) located on the front and rear panel of your computer.
Note: The system has two microphone-in jacks (front and rear). However, you can not use both of them at the same time. By default, your system enables the microphone-in jack in front and disables the one at the back.
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earphones, headphones: connect to the Headphone-out jack (lime jack) located on the front panel of your computer
Note: To adjust the volume of the headphones, click the Volume icon located on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen. When the volume control pops up, drag the Volume control lever to the desired level. You can also use the Volume control button on the keyboard.
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external speakers: connect to the Audio-out/Line-out jack
(lime jack) located on the rear panel of your computer.
audio line-in device: connects to the Audio-in/Line-in jack (light blue jack) located on the rear panel of your computer
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Connecting USB devices

Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus design that is capable of cascading peripherals such as a digital camera, keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. With USB, complex cable connections can be eliminated.
Your computer comes with six external USB ports: two on the front and another four on the rear panel. These ports support USB 2.0 high performance external devices such as webcams and digital still cameras. They also allow you to connect additional USB devices to your computer without using up its system resources.
To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into any of the
USB ports (black) located on the front and rear panels of your computer.
Note: The USB devices shown below are for your reference only. Actual device models may vary by geographic region.
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Note: Some USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to connect or daisy-chain more USB devices.
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This chapter contains instructions on how to upgrade your computer and basic information about your system boards that you will find helpful when performing the upgrade process.
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Installation precautions

Before you install any computer component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with preinstallation and post-installation instructions.

ESD precautions

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Always observe the following precautions before you install a computer component:
1 Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until
you are ready to install it.
2 Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the
computer before handling components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with the computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection.

Preinstallation instructions

Always observe the following before you install any component:
1 Turn off your computer and all the peripherals connected to it
before opening it. Then unplug all cables from the power outlets.
2 Open your computer according to the instructions on page 58.
3 Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling a
computer component.
4 Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to
the DIMM sockets or component connectors.
5 See the following sections for specific instructions on the
component you wish to install.
Warning! Not turning off the computer properly before you start installing the components may cause serious damage.
Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician.
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Post-installation instructions

Observe the following after installing a computer 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 peripherals that you removed
earlier.
3 Replace the side panels.
4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer.
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Opening your computer

Caution! Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected to it. Read the “Preinstallation instructions” on page 56.
You need to open your computer before you can install additional components. See the following section for instructions.

To remove the side panel

1 Turn off your computer and unplug all cables.
2 Place your computer on a flat, steady surface.
3 Remove the four screws from the rear panel using a screwdriver.
Set the screws aside.
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4 Hold one side panel with both hands. Slide it back about an inch
and then gently pull it outward to detach it. Do the same to the other side.

To replace the side panel

1 Align the side panel's hinges to the housing frame and then push
it in to slide it back into place. Do the same to the other side.
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2 Secure the side panels with the four screws you removed earlier.
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Internal components

The figure below shows what your computer looks like once you remove the side panel:
No. Component
1 5.25-inch drive bays (three bays)
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2 3.5-inch drive bays (two bays)
3 Daughterboard
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5 Hard disk
6 Expansion slots
7 Power supply
Mainboard
Note: The mainboard model shown in the figure above may not be exactly the same with the one found in your computer.
see note
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System boards

Mainboard layout

The mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer. Refer to the section below for the corresponding mainboard layout of your Veriton 7600 series computer model.
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Veriton 7600G mainboard layout
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Label Component
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AGP1
AGP slot (VT7600G only)
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AUD1 Line-in (top), line-out (middle), and rear microphone-
in (bottom) ports
ATX1 Power connector
BIOS1 BIOS chipset
BT1 Battery
CD1 CD-in connector
COM1 Serial connector
DLED1 D-Bracket (LANScope) connector
DIMM1
DIMM sockets 1-4 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4
FN1 3-pin CPU fan connector
FN6 CPU ZIF socket
FAN2 3-pin system fan connector
FDD1 FDD connector
IDE1 IDE 1 connector
IDE2 IDE 2 connector
JAUD1 Audio FPIO connector
JBAT1 1-2 Normal
2-3 Clear CMOS
JCI1 Intrusion connector
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Label Component
JFP1 HDD LED, Power LED connector
Power button and Reset switch controller
JKBMS1 PS/2 mouse (upper) and keyboard (lower) ports
JPW1 Power connector (12V power)
JRECOVER One Touch Recovery button connector
LPT1 Parallel/Printer port
PCI1 to PCI3 PCI slots 1 to 3
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SATA1 SATA2
SER1 Serial port
U10 Northbridge
U19 Southbridge
USB1 USB ports
USB2 Front USB 2.0 connector or Unused
USB3 Front USB 2.0 connector or Unused
USB4 USB ports
VGA1 Monitor port (VT7600G only)
Note: For the location of the AGP slot on the Veriton 7600! mainboard, see page 61.
Serial HDD connectors
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Audio board

The audio board that came with your computer should look like the figure that follows.
Label Description
JUSB1
JUSB2 USB Connector - unsed
USB1 USB port
USB2 USB port
JAUD1 Standard audio connector - connects to the JAUD1 of the
JAUD2 Standard audio connector -unsed
JMIC1 Microphone-in jack
JSPK1 Audio out port
Note: The system has two microphone-in jacks (front and rear). However, you can not use both of them at the same time. By default, your system enables the microphone-in jack in front and disables the one at the back.
USB Connector - connects to the JUSB1 of the!mainboard
mainboard
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Upgrading your computer

Certain components of your computer are upgradeable such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. You need to observe the “Installation precautions” on page 56 when installing or removing a computer component. However, for safety purposes, we do not recommend that you perform these upgrades yourself. If you want to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance.
Note: The mainboard model shown in the following figures may not be exactly the same with the one found in your computer.

Installing additional memory

The four 184-pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate (DDR) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM)-type DIMMs. You may install 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB or 1-GB DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 4 GB.
The DDR DIMMs should work under 2.5 volts. You can install PC2100/ DDR266, PC2700/DDR333, or PC3200/DDR400 modules in the DDR DIMM sockets. Contact your dealer for qualified DIMM vendors.
Each DDR DIMM socket is independent from the other. This independence allows you to install DDR DIMMs with different capacities to form different configurations.
To remove a DDR DIMM
Note: The DDR DIMM has only one notch located on the center of the module.
1 Remove the side panel (see page 58).
2 Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard.
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3 Press the holding clips on both sides of the DDR DIMM socket
outward to release the DDR DIMM (a). Gently pull the DDR DIMM out of the socket (b).
To install a DDR DIMM
1 Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard.
2 Align the DDR DIMM with the socket (a). Press the DDR DIMM into
the socket until the clips lock onto the DDR DIMM (b).
Note: The DDR DIMM sockets are slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a DDR DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly. Turn the DDR DIMM around and try to insert it again.
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To reconfigure your computer
Your computer automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it.

Replacing the hard disk

Follow these steps to replace your computer’s hard disk:
1 Remove the side panel (see page 58).
2 Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk to the disk frame.
Set the screws aside.
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3 (a) Detach the power and hard disk cables from the hard disk.
(b) Detach the hard disk from the drive frame.
4 (a) Insert the new hard disk into the frame.
(b) Connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard disk.
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Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard.
6 Replace the side panel (see page 59).
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Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:
1 Remove the side panel (see page 58).
2 Locate an empty PCI slot on the mainboard.
3 Remove the screw that holds the bracket to the computer. Save
the screw.
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4 Pull out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty
slot.
5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging.
6 Align the card with the empty bracket and then insert it into the
slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated.
7 Secure the card to your computer with a screw you removed
earlier.
8 Replace the side panel (see page 59).
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When you turn on the computer, BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly-installed devices.
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This chapter describes applications that are preinstalled on your computer.
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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 utilities may include any of the following:
Acrobat
®
Reader™
Acer LANScope Client Manager (optional)
Norton AntiVirus
NTI CD-Maker
•PowerDVD
BIOS utility
Acer One-Touch Recovery (System restore utility)
If your computer is configured with Microsoft Windows XP the following utilities can be used to monitor and maintain system health.
Backup
Disk Defragmenter
All of the applications that came with your computer are very easy to use. However, if you need more help and information, you may refer to the online help documentation provided in each software application.
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Acrobat Reader

Acrobat Reader is a software that lets you view, navigate, browse and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms.
To read a PDF document you can:
Simply double click on any file with an icon like that shown above.
or
1 On the windows taskbar, click on the Start button, highlight
Programs, and select Acrobat Reader.
2 Once the program is running, select Open from the File menu.
3 Select the file you wish to view in the Open file browser and click
the Open button.
For more information about Acrobat Reader, you may refer to the Acrobat Reader Help menu.
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Acer LANScope (optional)

Acer LANScope allows desktop management via the Web, standard network, or dial-up connections. It is compatible with the leading management specifications, such as Wired for Management 2.0, Desktop Management Interface (DMI) v2.0, and others.
Your computer may be bundled with a LANScope installation CD. To install LANScope:
1 Insert the LANScope installation CD into the optical drive.
Caution! Make sure that the LANScope installation CD is properly inserted into the optical drive. Improper insertion may damage both the CD and the drive.
Refer to page 27 for instructions on how to insert a CD into your computer's optical drive.
2 Follow all onscreen instructions until installation is completed.
For more information on how to use the LANScope, you may refer to the LANScope Help menu.
Note: Acer LANScope currently supports Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP platforms.
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Norton AntiVirus

Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software which finds and repairs infected files, protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure. It also scans incoming email attachments for viruses. It provides useful virus detection and repair facilities.
How do I check for viruses using Norton AntiVirus?
A full system scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan:
1 Start Norton AntiVirus
Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop
or
Click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus.
2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses.
3 In the Scan for Viruses pane, click Scan My Computer.
4 Under Actions, click Scan.
When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears.
5 When you are done reviewing the summary, click Finished.
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You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working.
For more information about Norton AntiVirus, including setting up custom scans and scheduling scans, refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu.
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NTI CD-Maker (for models with CD-RW)

The NTI CD-Maker is a CD-Recording software which allows you to create and copy audio, data and videos to CD-R or CD-RW discs.
To copy an audio or data disc:
1 Click the Quick Burning icon on the desktop.
2 Insert the CD you would like to copy into the source drive and a
blank disc into the target drive.
3 Choose the source and target drives from the pull-down lists.
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4 Click the Start button to begin copying.
For more information about NTI CD-Maker and its other features, refer to the NTl CD-Maker Help menu.
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PowerDVD (for models with DVD)

PowerDVD is a high-quality, pure software DVD player which brings high-quality movies and karaoke to your multimedia PC. You can play back high resolution DVD titles or MPEG-2 files with MPEG-2 video and Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio. PowerDVD provides a complete set of commands for navigation and advanced features such as multi-angle switching, multi-language and multi-subtitle selection, and parental control. It also has the i-Power Internet Enabling feature, which links to online DVD resources via the Power DVD Desktop Portal Page.
How do I open PowerDVD and watch a DVD?
In most cases, when you insert a DVD into your computer’s optical drive, PowerDVD will automatically open a viewer window and the control panel and begin playing.
If PowerDVD does not open automatically:
1 Click the Start button in the taskbar.
2 Highlight All Programs
3 Click the Cyberlink PowerDVD tab
4 Select PowerDVD
When PowerDVD opens simply press the play button to begin playback.
For more information about Cyberlink PowerDVD and its other features, refer to the PowerDVD Help menu.
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BIOS utility

The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most computers 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" message, you will need to run this utility.
Note: Before you run BIOS, make sure that you have saved all open files. The computer reboots immediately after you exit Setup.
To run the BIOS utility, press the Del key on your keyboard during computer boot up.
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Reinstalling programs

If you uninstall one of the preinstalled programs and want to reinstall it, do the following:
1 Make sure that the system is turned on.
2 Insert the System CD into the CD or DVD drive.
3 Select the application that you want to reinstall.
4 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation.
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Recovering your system

If your operating system files are lost or damaged, the recovery process will restore your system's original factory default settings. Your Acer Veriton series computer includes a One Touch Recovery button, a feature that makes restoring your system quick and easy.
One Touch Recovery works from a hidden 2 GB partition on your hard drive that contains all the information required to restore your system.
There are two ways to initate recovery. If your computer is not equipped with the (optional) One Touch Recover button, you can press Alt + F10 after the BIOS finishes running the Power On Self Test (POST).
Warning: Initiating the recovery operation while the operating system is running will result in abnormal shutdown and may make your current OS unstable or unusable.
After the POST runs, you have only 1.5 seconds to press Alt + F10. Follow all onscreen instructions.
You can also follow the steps below:
1 Locate the (optional) One touch recovery button. See the image
on page 14.
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2 Press the button. After a moment the following screen will appear
on your display.
3 Click OK. You will be prompted again to continue.
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4 Click OK again.
5 After 15 seconds the system will reboot and initate the restore
operation.
6 After the recovery operation finishes the system will reboot again.
You will be required to go through the setup process again.
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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.
If you attempt to restore your system using the One Touch feature, and the system DOES NOT respond, contact your local vendor or authorised Acer representative immediately.
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Using Backup (Windows XP only)

The Backup utility creates copies of information on your hard disk. In the event that the original data on your hard disk is erased or overwritten, or becomes inaccessible because of a hark disk malfunction, you can use the copy to restore your lost or damaged data.
How do I back up files from my hard drive?
To run the Backup utility:
1 Click the Start button in the taskbar.
2 Highlight All Programs
3 Click Accessories
4 Select System Tools
5 Click Backup
When Backup starts, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your backup profile and schedule.
For more information about Backup, refer to Windows XP help.
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Disk Defragmenter (Windows XP only)

The disk degfragmentation utility consolidates files and folders on your computer’s hard disk. This allows your computer to access files and folders and save new data more efficiently. By consolidating your files and folders, the defragmenter also consolidates the volume’s free space, making it less likely that new files will be fragmented.
How do I defragment my hard drive?
To run the Disk Defragmenter:
1 Click the Start button in the taskbar.
2 Highlight All Programs
3 Click Accessories
4 Select System Tools
5 Click Disk Defragmenter
When Disk Defragmenter opens, select a drive/volume and click Analyze. The system will quickly examine the volume and determine wether it needs to be defragmented or not.
For more information about Disk Defragmenter, refer to Windows XP help.
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