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Veriton 3300

User’s guide

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Page 1: ...Veriton 3300 User s guide ...

Page 2: ...bel affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model Number ________________...

Page 3: ... 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...

Page 4: ...ore 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 f...

Page 5: ... 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 be...

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Page 9: ...el 12 Keyboard 14 Mouse 17 Disk drives 18 Floppy drive 18 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive 19 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 27 Positioning your keyboard 27 Positioning your mouse 28 Connecting peripherals 29 USB mouse 29 USB keyboard 30 Monitor 31 Power cable 32 Turning on yo...

Page 10: ...place the top cover 52 Internal components 53 Replacing the hard disk 54 Installing an expansion card 60 System boards 62 Mainboard layout 62 Audio board 65 Installing additional memory 66 To remove a DIMM 66 To install a DIMM 67 To reconfigure your computer 67 5 Software 69 Acrobat Reader 72 LDCM 73 Norton AntiVirus 74 NTI CD Maker 2000 for models with CD RW 75 PowerDVD for models with DVD 76 Var...

Page 11: ...1 First things first ...

Page 12: ...This chapter describes the contents of your computer package and also provides important tips on how to take care of your computer ...

Page 13: ...on and remove the contents If any of the following items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Veriton 3300 Items contained in the accessory box Foot stands USB mouse Power cable USB speakers available in select countries USB keyboard User s guide and installation poster Other user documentation and third party software ...

Page 14: ...t 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...

Page 15: ...ons 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 w...

Page 16: ...t 6 Accessing the online guide You may also refer to the Veriton 3300 online guide for information about your computer To access the online guide simply double click on the Veriton 3300 Online icon on your Windows desktop ...

Page 17: ...2 System tour ...

Page 18: ...This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer ...

Page 19: ...em 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 Connectivity PS 2 mouse and keyboard interfaces Two serial and o...

Page 20: ...ts of the following Label Icon Component 1 Floppy drive light emitting diode LED 2 3 5 inch floppy drive 3 Floppy drive eject button 4 CD DVD Headphone Earphone port 5 Volume control tuner 6 CD DVD LED 7 CD DVD tray 8 CD DVD emergency eject slot 9 Stop Eject button ...

Page 21: ...hem at the same time The default setting for your system enables the microphone in port in front and disables the one at the back 10 USB ports 11 Microphone in port front see note 12 Headphone out port 13 Hard disk activity LED 14 LAN activity LED 15 Power LED 16 Power switch Label Icon Component ...

Page 22: ...rear panel consists of the following Label Icon Color Component 1 Power supply 2 Voltage selector switch 3 Keyhole 4 Green PS 2 mouse port 5 Gray Network port 6 Burgundy Parallel Printer port 7 Gold Game MIDI port 8 VGA port add on card see note ...

Page 23: ...ct the peripherals see Connecting peripherals on page 29 and Connecting options on page 35 9 Black Handset telephone line ports optional 10 Power cord socket 11 Purple PS 2 keyboard port 12 Black USB ports 13 Teal or Turquoise Serial port 14 Lime Audio out Line out jack 15 Light blue Audio in Line in jack 16 Pink Microphone in port rear 17 Expansion slots Label Icon Color Component ...

Page 24: ...ude separate cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys Item Component Description 1 Function keys Perform 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 ...

Page 25: ...rve 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 pres...

Page 26: ...ternet 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 Resume button puts the system to sleep when pressed To wake up the system press it again 12 Programmable keys Help you directly access a URL Web site or launch any program file or a...

Page 27: ... 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 Note If you are left handed refer to your Windows manua...

Page 28: ...skettes away from magnetic fields and sources of heat Avoid removing a diskette from a drive when the floppy drive activity light is on Write protect your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure To do this slide the write protect tab to the write protect position When you put a label on a 3 5 inch diskette make sure that the label is properly attached flat on the surface and within the labeling ar...

Page 29: ...e discs DVD or DVD ROM is a new type of disc media that holds a minimum of 4 7 GB gigabytes enough for a full length movie It is believed that it will eventually replace CD ROMs as well as VHS video cassettes and laser 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...

Page 30: ...tches 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...

Page 31: ...d disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high capacity Enhanced IDE E IDE hard disk If you want to replace your hard disk or upgrade it contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance ...

Page 32: ...2 System tour 22 ...

Page 33: ...3 Setting up your computer ...

Page 34: ...This chapter contains step by step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals ...

Page 35: ...r 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 ...

Page 36: ...the foot stands to the slots on the housing frame as shown in the figure below To place your PC in the regular desktop position 1 Check the foot stands that came with your computer 2 Attach the foot stands as shown in the figure that follows ...

Page 37: ...op 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...

Page 38: ...ld 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 ...

Page 39: ...ct the USB mouse the USB keyboard the monitor and the power cable USB mouse Plug the USB mouse cable into any of the USB ports located on the front or rear panel of your computer Note If you are using a PS 2 mouse plug the mouse cable into the PS 2 mouse port green port located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 40: ...3 Setting up your computer 30 USB keyboard Plug the USB keyboard cable into any of the USB port located on the front or rear panel of your computer ...

Page 41: ...tor To connect a monitor simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port blue port located on the rear panel of your computer Note The CRT monitor port is automatically disabled when an add on VGA card is installed into the system Connect the monitor to the VGA port instead Note Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information ...

Page 42: ...etting refer to page 12 for the location of the voltage selector switch on the rear panel of your computer If they don t match change your computer s voltage setting according to your area s voltage range Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your computer Then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet ...

Page 43: ...ur computer such as the monitor printer fax speakers etc 2 On the rear panel of your computer set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area 3 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...

Page 44: ...Start button highlight Shut Down select Shut down then click on OK You can then 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 ...

Page 45: ...35 Connecting options Printer To connect a printer plug the printer cable into the parallel port burgundy port located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 46: ...3 Setting up your computer 36 Serial Mouse To connect a serial mouse plug the serial mouse cable into the serial port teal or turquoise port located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 47: ...tor To connect an LCD monitor plug the LCD monitor s VGA cable into the VGA port blue port located on the rear panel of your computer Note Refer to the LCD monitor manual for additonal instructions and information ...

Page 48: ...computer to a Local Area Network LAN using a network cable To do so simply plug the network cable into the network port gray port on the rear panel of your computer Note Consult your operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup ...

Page 49: ...39 Modem optional Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line and handset into their corresponding ports on the rear panel of your computer Refer to the figure below for the connections ...

Page 50: ...w you to take advantage of your computer s multimedia features Plug the devices in as follows microphone connects to the Mic in port pink port located on the front and rear panel of your computer 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 th...

Page 51: ... lime port located on the front panel of your computer Note To adjust the volume of the headphones click on 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 ...

Page 52: ...B speakers connect to the Audio out Line out jack lime jack and USB port black port located on the rear panel of your computer audio line in device connect to the Audio in Line in jack light blue jack located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 53: ...joystick connect to the Game MIDI port gold port located on the rear panel of your computer Note For information on how to configure multimedia devices consult the documentation that came with each device ...

Page 54: ...rd mouse speakers joystick scanner printer and modem With USB complex cable connections can be eliminated Your computer comes with four USB ports two each on both the front and rear panels These ports allow you to connect additional devices to your computer without using up precious system resources To connect a USB device simply plug the device cable into any of the USB ports black port ...

Page 55: ...45 Note Most USB devices have a built in USB port which allows you to connect or daisy chain more USB devices ...

Page 56: ...3 Setting up your computer 46 ...

Page 57: ...4 Upgrading your computer ...

Page 58: ...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 ...

Page 59: ...tain 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 51 3 Follow the ESD precautions describe...

Page 60: ...ling 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 top cover 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer ...

Page 61: ...for instructions To remove the top cover 1 Turn off your computer and unplug all cables 2 Place your computer on a flat steady surface If your computer is in the vertical position remove the foot stands and place your computer in the regular desktop position 3 Remove the top cover a Remove the two screws from the rear panel using a screwdriver and set the screws aside b Hold the sides of the cover...

Page 62: ...4 Upgrading your computer 52 To replace the top cover 1 Align the cover s hinges to the housing frame a then gently push it in to slide it back into place b 2 Secure the cover with two screws c d ...

Page 63: ... figure below shows what your computer looks like once you remove the cover Number Component 1 3 5 inch floppy drive 2 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive 3 Drive frame 4 Power supply 5 Mainboard 6 VGA card 7 Modem card 8 Expansion slot ...

Page 64: ... disk 1 Remove the top cover see page 51 2 Detach all cables connected to the CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW and 3 5 inch floppy drives 3 Press the tabs a and b on both sides of the drive frame to release it from the housing Rotate the drive frame to a 90 degree angle c then pull out d and remove the drive frame e ...

Page 65: ...disk cable a and power cable b from the hard disk Then remove the screw that holds the hard disk to the housing c Set the screw aside 5 Slide the hard disk frame to the right d then gently move it inward to detach it e ...

Page 66: ... computer 56 6 Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk to the hard disk frame and detach the hard disk Set the screws aside 7 Insert the new hard disk into the hard disk frame and secure it with the four screws ...

Page 67: ...57 8 Reinstall the hard disk frame into the housing see figures below ...

Page 68: ...4 Upgrading your computer 58 9 Reinstall the drive frame into the housing see figures below Make sure the tabs on both sides snap into place 10 Reattach the CD or DVD drive and the floppy drive cables ...

Page 69: ...59 Note Make sure that the other ends of the disk drive cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard 11 Replace the top cover see page 52 ...

Page 70: ...o install an expansion card Caution The system accepts low profile PCI cards only 1 Remove the top cover see page 51 2 Locate an empty PCI slot on the mainboard 3 Remove the screw that holds the bracket to the computer Save the screw 4 Pull out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot 5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging ...

Page 71: ...he slot Make sure that the card is properly seated 7 Secure the card to your computer with a screw 8 Replace the top cover see page 52 When you turn on the computer BIOS Basic Input Output System automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly installed devices ...

Page 72: ...4 Upgrading your computer 62 System boards Mainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer It should look like the figure shown below ...

Page 73: ...Memory stick connector CN7 IDE 1 connector CN8 IDE 2 connector CN9 MIDI game upper line out left line in middle and rear mic in right ports CN10 Power connector 12 V power CN14 CD in connector CN15 FDD Connector CN16 Intrusion connector CN17 HDD LED connector CN19 Power button CN20 Front USB connector CN21 Power Suspend LED connector CN23 EXT PCI slot CNM1 SmartCard COM 2 connector1 CNSW1 IDE cold...

Page 74: ...M 1 3 DIMM sockets 1 3 FN1 3 pin CPU fan connector FN2 3 pin CPU fan connector FN3 3 pin CPU fan connector JP1 LAN active LED connector JP3 Model select JP14 1 2 Clear CMOS 2 3 Normal2 PCI1 to 3 PCI slots 1 to 3 U5 CPU socket U12 Intel 845 chipset U16 SMSC chipset U21 Intel ICH2 chipset U29 BIOS chipset Label Component ...

Page 75: ...n 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 Label Description JP1 Audio connector connects to the AUDIO2 connector of the mainboard CN1 USB connector connects to the USB2 connector of the mainboard CN2 and CN3 USB ports JK1 Microphone in port see note JK2 Audio out port ...

Page 76: ...our dealer for qualified DIMM vendors Caution Do not install and use both PC 100 and PC 133 SDRAM together Such a combination might cause your computer to malfunction Each of the DIMM sockets is independent from each other This independence allows you to install DIMMs with different capacities to form different configurations To remove a DIMM Note Observe the Installation precautions on page 49 wh...

Page 77: ... DIMM b Note The DIMM sockets are slotted to ensure proper installation If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket you may have inserted it incorrectly Turn the DIMM around and try to insert it again 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 ...

Page 78: ...4 Upgrading your computer 68 ...

Page 79: ...5 Software ...

Page 80: ...This chapter describes the applications that came with your computer ...

Page 81: ...CM Norton AntiVirus NTI CD Maker 2000 PowerDVD VariSpeed BIOS utility 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 ...

Page 82: ...l major computer platforms Acrobat Reader can open your document across a broad range of hardware and software and it will look exactly as you intended with layout fonts links and images intact To run Acrobat Reader double click the Acrobat Reader icon on your Windows s desktop For more information about Acrobat Reader you may refer to its Help menu ...

Page 83: ... on 2 Insert the Programs CD that came with your computer into the CD or DVD drive 3 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation Caution Make sure that the CD is properly inserted into the CD or DVD drive Improper insertion may damage both the CD and the CD or DVD drive For instructions on how to insert a CD into your computer s CD or DVD drive click here Note LDCM currently...

Page 84: ...ful virus detection and repair facilities To install Norton AntiVirus 1 Double click the Norton AntiVirus icon on your Windows desktop 2 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish installation Note After you finish installing the Norton AntiVirus software the system will automatically delete the Norton AntiVirus installer icon from your Windows desktop For more information about Norton Anti...

Page 85: ...hich allows you to create and copy audio data and videos to CD RW discs To run NTI CD Maker 2000 1 Double click the NTI CD Maker 2000 icon on your Windows desktop 2 Follow all onscreen instructions For more information on how to use the NTI CD Maker 2000 refer to the NTl CD Maker 2000 Help menu ...

Page 86: ...werDVD 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 To run PowerDVD 1 Double click the PowerDVD icon on your Windows desktop 2 Follow all onscreen instru...

Page 87: ... the CD ROM speed to reduce its noise level To set the speed of the CD ROM drive double click on the VariSpeed icon on the taskbar and choose the Set Speed tab The Set Speed screen will appear Drag the lever to the desired level Note This utility is available for AOpen CD ROM drives only ...

Page 88: ...y 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 key combination Ctrl Alt Esc For information about BIOS and how to configure your computer refer to the Veriton 3300 online guid...

Page 89: ...ed programs and want to reinstall it do the following 1 Make sure that the system is turned on 2 Insert the Programs 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 ...

Page 90: ...5 Software 80 ...

Page 91: ...6 Q A ...

Page 92: ...s 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 acersupport com for assistance ...

Page 93: ... power strip or AVR make sure that it is plugged in and turned on If the LED is lit check the following Is a nonbootable nonsystem diskette in the floppy drive If yes remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart your computer The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press...

Page 94: ...arallel port and the corresponding port on the printer See Printer on page 35 for information on how to connect the printer to your computer For additional information concerning the printer refer to the printer s documentation Q No sound comes out from the computer A Check the following The volume may be muted Look for the Volume icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and dese...

Page 95: ...drive by using a good i e undamaged diskette or a good disc If your floppy drive CD or DVD drive can not read the information on the good diskette CD or DVD there may be a problem with the drive Contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance Q System cannot write to a diskette hard disk or disc A Check the following Make sure the diskette or hard disk is not write protected See Dis...

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Page 97: ...multimedia 9 performance 9 front panel 10 I internal components 53 K keyboard 14 application key 15 caps lock 14 cursor keys 15 function key 14 internet suspend keys 16 multimedia keys 16 num lock 15 palm rest 15 programmable keys 16 scroll lock 15 volume control mute 15 Windows logo key 15 M mouse 17 buttons 17 clicking 17 double click 17 ratchet wheel 17 Q Q A 83 blank screen 84 no audio 84 no s...

Page 98: ... T turning off computer 34 software shutdown 34 suspend mode 34 turning on computer 33 power button 33 U upgrade add memory 66 install DIMM 67 reconfigure computer 67 remove DIMM 66 computer 62 66 installation precautions 49 ESD 49 post installation 50 preinstallation 49 open computer 51 remove top cover 51 replace top cover 52 replace components 62 66 ...

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