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V eriton 7500GE series User’ s guide WU8611tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!j!!Uivstebz-!Efdfncfs!23-!3113!!3;37!QN.
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.
iii 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.
iv 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.
v 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.
vi same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’ s instructions. Macrovision ® statement This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.
Contents Notices iii FCC notice iii Important safety instructions iv Laser compliance statement v Lithium battery statement v Macrovision® statement vi Year 2000 compliance statement vi 1 First thing.
viii Adjusting your chair 28 Positioning your PC 28 Positioning your monitor 29 Positioning your keyboard 29 Positioning your mouse 29 Connecting peripherals 30 Connecting your mouse 30 Connecting you.
ix BIOS utility 75 Reinstalling programs 76 Recovering your system 76 6 Frequently asked questions 77 Index 83 WU8611tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!jy!!Uivstebz-!Efdfncfs!23-!3113!!3;37!QN.
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1 First things first WU8611tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!2!!Uivstebz-!Efdfncfs!23-!3113!!3;37!QN.
This chapter describes the contents of your computer package and also provides important tips on how to take care of your computer . WU8611tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!3!!Uivstebz-!Efdfncfs!23-!3113!!3;37!QN.
3 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.
1 First things first 4 T aking car e 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.
5 T o clean your pointing device T o clean a regular mouse (with rubber ball) 1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. 2 T ake out the rubber ball and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth.
1 First things first 6 Accessing the user’ s guide This user’ s guide is also available on your computer as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. T o 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 System tour WU8611tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!8!!Uivstebz-!Efdfncfs!23-!3113!!3;37!QN.
This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer . WU8611tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!9!!Uivstebz-!Efdfncfs!23-!3113!!3;37!QN.
9 Featur es Here are just a few of your computer’s many features: Performance • Intel Pentium ® /Celeron CPU • Intel 845GE/ ICH4 • System memory DDR-SDRAM 266/333, 2 DIMM slots, Expandable to 2GB • Power management function • 3.
2 System tour 10 • One parallel port • One VGA port • Six Universal Serial Bus (USB)1.1/1.2 ports (two on the front and four on the rear panel) • High-speed V92, 56K Fax/modem (optional) • 1.
11 Fr ont 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 .
2 System tour 12 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. 11 5.25-inch drive bays 12 3.
13 Rear panel Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following: Label Icon Color Component 1 V oltage selector switch 2 Power cord socket 3 Burgundy Parallel/Printer port 4 White Network port 5 .
2 System tour 14 For information on how to connect the peripherals, see “Connecting peripherals” on page 30 and “Connecting options” on page 38.
15 Keyboar d 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 peripherals” on page 30.
2 System tour 16 Function keys The function keys, F1 - F12, let you perform specific functions, depending on the application that uses them. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off to switch between two functions.
17 W indows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 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.
2 System tour 18 V olume 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. Multimedia keys Allow you to conveniently play, pause, stop, step forward, or step back a song or movie using your keyboard.
19 Inter net/Suspend keys The Internet/Suspend keys consist of three buttons: Pr ogrammable 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.
2 System tour 20 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).
21 Disk drives Your computer comes with the following disk drives: Floppy drive Your computer’s 3.5-inch floppy drive accepts 720-KB and 1.44-MB capacity diskettes.
2 System tour 22 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Your computer may come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or a CD-RW drive. This drive is located on the front panel of your computer.
23 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 .
2 System tour 24 Har d disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (E- IDE) hard disk. For instructions on how to upgrade or replace your hard disk, see “Replacing the hard disk” on page 62.
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This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals. WU8611tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!38!!Uivstebz-!Efdfncfs!23-!3113!!3;37!QN.
3 Setting up your computer 28 Arranging a comfortable work ar ea 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.
29 Positioning your monitor 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 keyboar d The location of the keyboard is a very important factor to your posture.
3 Setting up your computer 30 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 .
31 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 . Serial mouse Plug the serial mouse cable into the serial port (teal or turquoise port) located on the rear panel of your computer .
3 Setting up your computer 32 Connecting your keyboar d USB keyboard Plug your USB keyboard cable into any of the USB ports (black port) located on the front and rear panel of your computer .
33 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 . WU8611tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!44!!Uivstebz-!Efdfncfs!23-!3113!!3;37!Q.
3 Setting up your computer 34 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.
35 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.
3 Setting up your computer 36 T ur ning 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 T urn on all peripherals connected to your computer such as the monitor , printer , fax, speakers, etc.
37 T ur ning of f 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 T urn Off Computer; then click T urn Off. 2 T urn off all peripherals connected to your computer .
3 Setting up your computer 38 Connecting options Connecting your printer Y our computer supports parallel, serial and USB printers. T o connect a parallel printer , plug the printer cable into the parallel port (burgundy port) located on the rear panel of your computer .
39 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.
3 Setting up your computer 40 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 operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup.
41 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 .
3 Setting up your computer 42 • earphones, headphones: connect to the Headphone-out jack (lime jack) located on the front panel of your computer Note: T o adjust the volume of the headphones, click the V olume icon located on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen.
43 • external speakers: connect to the Audio-out/Line-out jack (lime jack) and the Speaker power jack located on the rear panel of your computer . • audio line-in device: connects to the Audio-in/.
3 Setting up your computer 44 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.
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3 Setting up your computer 46 WU8611tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!57!!Uivstebz-!Efdfncfs!23-!3113!!3;37!QN.
4 Upgrading your computer WU8611tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!58!!Uivstebz-!Efdfncfs!23-!3113!!3;37!QN.
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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.
4 Upgrading your computer 50 Installation pr ecautions 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.
51 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 .
4 Upgrading your computer 52 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 50. You need to open your computer before you can install additional components.
53 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. T o 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.
4 Upgrading your computer 54 2 Secure the side panels with the four screws you removed earlier . WU8611tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!65!!Uivstebz-!Efdfncfs!23-!3113!!3;37!QN.
55 Inter nal components The figure below shows what your computer looks like once you remove the side panel: Note: The mainboard model shown in the figure above may not be exactly the same with the one found in your computer . No. Component 1 5.25-inch drive bays (three bays) 2 3.
4 Upgrading your computer 56 System boar ds Mainboar d layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer. Refer to the section below for the corresponding mainboard layout of your Veriton 7500GE series computer model.
57 V eriton 7500GE mainboard layout WU8611tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!68!!Uivstebz-!Efdfncfs!23-!3113!!3;37!QN.
4 Upgrading your computer 58 Note: For the location of the AGP slot on the V eriton 7500GE ! mainboard, see page 57. Label Component JAUD1 Front Audio ports header JUSB1 Front USB ports header D-LED R.
59 Audio boar d The audio board that came with your computer should look like the figure that follows. 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.
4 Upgrading your computer 60 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 50 when installing or removing a computer component.
61 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). T o install a DDR DIMM 1 Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard. 2 Align the DDR DIMM with the socket (a).
4 Upgrading your computer 62 T o 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 har d disk Follow these steps to replace your computer’s hard disk: 1 Remove the side panel (see page 52).
63 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.
4 Upgrading your computer 64 5 Secure it with the four screws you removed earlier . 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 53).
65 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.
4 Upgrading your computer 66 When you turn on the computer, BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly-installed devices.
5 System utilities WU8611tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!78!!Uivstebz-!Efdfncfs!23-!3113!!3;37!QN.
This chapter describes the applications that came with your computer . WU8611tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!79!!Uivstebz-!Efdfncfs!23-!3113!!3;37!QN.
69 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.
5 System utilities 70 Acr obat 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.
71 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.
5 System utilities 72 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.
73 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-RW discs. To run NTI CD-Maker: 1 On the Windows taskbar , click on the Start button, highlight Programs and select NTI CD-Maker .
5 System utilities 74 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.
75 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.
5 System utilities 76 Reinstalling pr ograms 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.
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This chapter tells you what to do in case your computer is not working properly . However , if a more serious problem arises, contact your dealer or the technical support center (www .
79 The following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions to the situation. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. A: Check the LED located above the power switch.
6 Frequently asked questions 80 Q: Nothing appears on the screen. A: Your computer’s power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. Just press any key to turn the display back on. If pressing a key does not work, you can restart your computer.
81 Q: System cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. A: Check the following: • Make sure that you are using the correct type of disc or diskettes. See “Disk drives” on page 21. • Check if the diskette is formatted correctly . If not, format it again.
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83 Index Symbols 52 A accessing the online guide 6 applications 69 B BIOS utility 75 C computer maintenance 4 cleaning 4 servicing 4 connecting options multimedia devices 41 audio line-in device 43 ea.
Index 84 P PowerDVD 74 R rear panel 13 recovering your system 76 remove the side panel 52 S safety instructions iv setting up computer 28, 30 area 28 chair 28 connecting peripherals external monitor 3.
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