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Page 1: ...Veriton Series 3700GX 5700GX 6700GX 7700GX User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...ed 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: ...Optical drive 20 Taking care of your CDs and DVDs 22 Hard disk 22 3 Setting up your computer 23 Arranging a comfortable work area 25 Adjusting your chair 25 Positioning your PC 25 Positioning your monitor 26 Positioning your keyboard 26 Positioning your mouse 26 Connecting peripherals 27 Connecting your mouse and keyboard 27 USB interface 27 PS 2 interface 27 Connecting a monitor 28 Connecting the...

Page 4: ...side panel 44 To replace the side panel 45 System boards 46 Mainboard layout 46 Audio board 48 Upgrading your computer 49 Installing additional memory 49 To remove a DDR2 DIMM 49 To install a DDR2 DIMM 50 To reconfigure your computer 51 Replacing the hard disk 3700GX 51 Installing an expansion card 53 Replacing the hard disk 5700GX 53 Installing an expansion card 54 Replacing the hard disk 6700GX ...

Page 5: ...on of Conformity for EU countries 79 Modem notices 79 Notice for USA 79 TBR 21 80 Notice for Australia 80 Important safety instructions 80 Macrovision copyright protection notice 81 Lithium battery statement 82 Laser compliance statement 82 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 83 Declaration of Conformity for CE marking 84 Appendix B Taking care of your computer 85 Important ...

Page 6: ...Contents vi ...

Page 7: ...1 First things first ...

Page 8: ...This chapter describes the system specifications and the contents of your computer package ...

Page 9: ...T 3 0 supports up to 224MB of video memory system memory is allocated where it is needed dynamically Audio Intel High Definition Audio HD Audio hardware is capable of delivering the support and sound quality for up to eight channels at 192 kHz 32 bit quality LAN 10 100 1000 Base T Gigabit Ethernet connectivity IDE One 40 pin parallel ATA IDE slot Four Serial ATA ports FDD 1 44 MB 3 5 inch floppy d...

Page 10: ...indows XP Home Windows XP Professional Red Hat Linux driver support Dimensions 3700GX Small Form Factor 345 0mm H 101 3mm W 414 7mm D 5700GX Desktop 130 2mm H 370mm W 435mm D 6700GX Mini Tower 360mm H 180mm W 440mm D 7700GX Mini Tower 438 5mm H 186mm W 475mm D Gross weight 3700GX Small Form Factor 5 3 kg 11 7lb 5700GX Desktop 6 5 kg 14 3lb 6700GX Mini Tower 7 2 kg 15 8lb 7700GX Mini Tower 8 5 kg 1...

Page 11: ...Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents If any of the following items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Veriton 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 ...

Page 12: ...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 2 On the Help and Support Center home page double click the Veriton series Online icon ...

Page 13: ...2 System tour ...

Page 14: ...This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer ...

Page 15: ... IDE hard disk Multimedia Intel High Definition Audio Supporting up to 7 1 surround sound Audio codec support for 192 kHz quality multiple streams 3 D quality audio system via onboard audio controller Audio in Line in Audio out Line out Headphone out and Microphone in interfaces Connectivity Two PS 2 interfaces for mouse and keyboard One serial port Optional 2nd serial port connection One parallel...

Page 16: ...2 System tour 10 Front panel Your computer s front panel consists of the following 3700GX 6700GX 5700GX ...

Page 17: ...mponent 6700GX 3700GX 5700GX 7700GX 5 25 inch drive bay s 1 1 3 5 inch floppy drive 2 2 Microphone in jack front 3 3 Speaker out Line out port 4 4 USB ports 5 5 One button recovery slot 6 Indicators 6 7 Power button 7 8 ...

Page 18: ...2 System tour 12 Rear panel Your computer s rear panel consists of the following 3700GX 6700GX 5700GX ...

Page 19: ...13 7700GX Icon Component 3700GX 5700GX 6700GX 7700GX Power supply 1 Power cord socket 2 Voltage selector switch 3 PS 2 mouse port 4 PS 2 keyboard port 5 Serial port 6 ...

Page 20: ...assis lock pad 13 For information on audio ports please reference the function table of the audio ports Color Use Headphone 1 1 CH 3 1 CH 5 1 CH 7 1 CH Blue Line in Line in Line in Line in Line in Green Headphone Line out Front Front Front Pink Mic in Mic in Mic in Mic in Mic in Orange Center Woofer Center Woofer Center Woofer Center Woofer Center Woofer Black Rear Rear Rear Rear Rear Grey Side Si...

Page 21: ...eys For information on how to connect your keyboard see Connecting your mouse and keyboard on page 27 No Description No Description 1 Sleep button 2 Internet E mail Search keys 3 Multimedia keys 4 Volume control Mute keys 5 Scroll lock key 6 Num lock key 7 Cursor keys 8 Application key 9 Windows logo key 10 Caps lock key 11 Function keys ...

Page 22: ...nches your current default browser Email Launches your email application Search Opens a search window Icon Key Description Backward Press to skip backward to the previous track or video file 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 video file Forward Press to skip forward to the next track or video file ...

Page 23: ... on off Lock key Description Scroll Lock When activated the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up arrow or down arrow respectively Scroll Lock may not work with some applications 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 Caps Lock When activated all alphabetic characters typed appe...

Page 24: ...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 Application key Opens the applications context menu sam...

Page 25: ...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 with a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing ...

Page 26: ...cs and video CDs but digital video discs DVDs as well DVD ROM is a type of disc media enough for a full length movie The CD RW DVD Dual and DVD super multi drive allow you to record or burn 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...

Page 27: ...he 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 3700GX 5700GX ...

Page 28: ...o 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 Hard disk Your computer is pre installed with a high capacity Enhanced ID...

Page 29: ...3 Setting up your computer ...

Page 30: ...This chapter contains step by step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals ...

Page 31: ...just 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 flo...

Page 32: ...ing 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 ...

Page 33: ...ons below are for your reference only Actual device models may vary in select countries Connecting your mouse and keyboard USB interface Plug your USB mouse or keyboard cable into any of the USB ports located on the front and rear panels of your computer PS 2 interface Plug the PS 2 mouse and keyboard cable into the PS 2 keyboard port purple and mouse port green port located on the rear panel of y...

Page 34: ...r cable into the monitor port blue port located on the rear panel of your computer Note When a VGA card is added to the PCI E slot the monitor should be connected to the add on card and the on board VGA will be disabled Note Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information ...

Page 35: ... 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 ...

Page 36: ...at 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 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 connec...

Page 37: ...ated on the rear panel of your computer Note The printer shown below is for your reference only Actual device model may vary by country 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 ...

Page 38: ...s on the rear panel of your computer 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 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 ...

Page 39: ... 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 microphone connects to the Microphone in jack pink jack located on the front and rear panel of your computer Note For information on how to configure multimedia devices consult the documentation that came with each...

Page 40: ... panel of your computer Note To adjust the headphones volume use the volume control buttons on the keyboard You can also adjust the volume by using the volume icon on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen external speakers connect to the Audio out Line out jack lime jack located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 41: ...odem With USB complex cable connections can be eliminated Your computer comes with eight external USB ports four 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 resources To connect a USB device simply pl...

Page 42: ...r computer 36 Note The USB devices shown below are for your reference only Actual device models may vary by geographic region Note Some USB devices have a built in USB port which allows you to connect more USB devices ...

Page 43: ...4 Upgrading your computer ...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...ain 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 39 3 Follow the ESD precautions described...

Page 46: ...ing 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 ...

Page 47: ... following section for instructions To remove the computer 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 Turn the thumbscrews counterclockwise with your fingers to release the cover Hold the sides of the cover with both ...

Page 48: ...4 Upgrading your computer 42 To replace the computer cover 1 Align the cover s hinges to the housing frame then gently push it in to slide it back into place Secure the cover with thumbscrews ...

Page 49: ... instructions To remove the computer cover 1 Turn off your computer and unplug all cables 2 Place your computer on a flat steady surface 3 Turn the thumbscrews counterclockwise with your fingers to release the cover a Hold the cover with both hands b Slide it back about an inch and then gently lift it upward to detach it To replace the computer cover 1 Align the cover to the housing frame and then...

Page 50: ... 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 Turn the screws counterclockwise with your fingers to release the cover 4 Hold right panel from rear view with both hands Slide it back about an inch and then gent...

Page 51: ...45 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 2 Secure the side panels with the two screws ...

Page 52: ...e mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer Refer to the section below for the corresponding mainboard layout of your Veriton series computer model 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 2 3 29 ...

Page 53: ...onnector 13 Clear CMOS jumper 1 2 Normal Default 2 3 Clear CMOS 14 Serial ATA IDE connectors 4 15 Front panel connector 16 TPM connector 17 Lithium battery 18 GPIO connector 19 BIOS 20 BIOS write protect jumper 1 2 Protected 2 3 Not protected Default 21 Chassis intrusion connector 22 Parallel ATA IDE connector 23 Diskette drive connector 24 Main power connector 25 Memory slots 4 26 External COM po...

Page 54: ...t came with your computer should look like the figure that follows 7700GX 5700GX upper 6700GX 3700GX bottom left right Component 7700 5700GX 6700GX 3700GX Audio connector 1 1 3 USB Connector 2 3 2 1 2 USB ports 4 3 6 Microphone in jack 5 4 4 Audio out port 6 5 5 ...

Page 55: ...r computer Installing additional memory The four 240 pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate 2 DDR2 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 DDR2 DIMMs should work under 1 8 volts You can install PC2 3200 DDR2 400 or PC2 4300 DDR2 533 modules in the DDR2 DIMM sockets Contact ...

Page 56: ...o install a DDR2 DIMM 1 Locate the DDR2 DIMM socket on the mainboard 2 Align the DDR2 DIMM with the socket a Press the DDR2 DIMM into the socket until the clips lock onto the DDR2 DIMM b Note The DDR2 DIMM sockets are slotted to ensure proper installation If you insert a DDR2 DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket turn the DDR2 DIMM around and try to insert it again ...

Page 57: ... total system memory and make a note of it Replacing the hard disk 3700GX Follow these steps to replace your computer s hard disk 1 Remove the computer cover see page 41 2 Detach all cables connected to the CD or DVD drive the 3 5 inch floppy drive and hard disk 3 Lift the drive frame to a 90 degree angle then pull out and remove the drive frame ...

Page 58: ... the new hard disk into the housing Secure it with the drive rails you removed earlier and connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard disk 7 Reinstall the drive frame into the housing 8 Reattach the CD or DVD drive and the floppy drive cables Note Make sure that the other ends of the disk drive cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard 9 Replace t...

Page 59: ...oved earlier 8 Replace the computer cover see page 42 When you turn on the computer BIOS Basic Input Output System automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly installed devices Replacing the hard disk 5700GX Follow these steps to replace your computer s hard disk 1 Remove the computer cover 2 Detach all cables connected to the hard disk and pull the hard disk out 3 Remove the drive ra...

Page 60: ...l out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot 5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging 6 Align the card in 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 the bracket lock you removed earlier 8 Replace the computer cover When you turn on the computer BIOS automatically detects...

Page 61: ...nd hard disk cables from the hard disk a Detach the hard disk from the drive frame b 3 Insert the new hard disk into the frame a Connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard disk b Note Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard 4 Replace the side panel see page 45 ...

Page 62: ...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 the bracket lock you removed earlier 8 Replace the side panel see page 45 When you turn on the computer BIOS Basic Input Output System automatica...

Page 63: ...5 System utilities ...

Page 64: ...This chapter describes applications that are preinstalled on your computer ...

Page 65: ...NScope Client Manager optional Norton AntiVirus NTI CD Maker PowerDVD BIOS utility Acer eManager 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...

Page 66: ...ou 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 He...

Page 67: ...ope 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 20 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 h...

Page 68: ... 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 panel click Scan My Computer 4 Under Actions click Scan 5 When the scan is complete a scan summary appears Click Finished You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic interv...

Page 69: ...tical 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 4 Click the Start button to begin copying For more information about NTI CD DVD Maker and its other features refer to the NTl CD DVD Maker Help menu ...

Page 70: ... 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 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 taskb...

Page 71: ...gured 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 ...

Page 72: ...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 ...

Page 73: ... computer eManager includes Acer eLock for ensuring your data security Acer eSetting for managing your computer health and optimizing your system Acer eRecovery a backup solution to ensure your data is never permanently lost and saving you the headache of recovering and resetting your computer system ...

Page 74: ...uld create a Z directory when plugged into the system Optical Drives this includes any kind of CD ROM or DVD ROM drives Floppy Disk Drives 3 5 inch disc only To activate Acer eLock a password must be set first Once set you may apply locks to any of the three kinds of devices The lock will immediately be set without any reboot necessary If the password you set is empty eLock will reset back to init...

Page 75: ...our Windows operating system allowing your computer to run faster smoother and better Acer eSetting also Provides a simple graphical user interface allowing users to navigate through the program effortlessly Displays gerneral system status and advanced monitoring for power users Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced Allows users to instantly optimize memory to free up wasted ...

Page 76: ...very discs to be provided by the manufacturer The Acer eRecovery utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system s HDD and allows you to perform backup restore operations and to burn backup images to CD or DVD depending on system configuration For more information see Acer eManager s online help file ...

Page 77: ...d 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 refe...

Page 78: ... 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 determi...

Page 79: ...6 Frequently asked questions ...

Page 80: ...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 81: ...place 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 Ctrl Alt Del to restart your computer This will automatically diagnose your system and make necessary fixes However if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem then you may...

Page 82: ...n If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out jack of your computer the internal or built in speakers are automatically turned off 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 See page 20 Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly Check if the CD or DVD is c...

Page 83: ...Appendix A Notices ...

Page 84: ...by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician fo...

Page 85: ...les Located on the bottom side of the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this information to your telephone company If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will not...

Page 86: ... 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 are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings sh...

Page 87: ...pped or the case has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters 13 Always disconnect ...

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Page 89: ...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 The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product Name Personal Computer Model Veriton 3700GX 6700GX 5700GX 7...

Page 90: ...g electrical business equipment This equipment has been approved to Council Decision 98 482 EC CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN We Acer Inc hereby declare that the equipment bearing the trade name and model number specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible and th...

Page 91: ...Appendix B Taking care of your computer ...

Page 92: ...or place heavy objects on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself instead 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 ...

Page 93: ... to contact a service technician If you dropped and damaged the computer If liquid has been spilled onto the computer If the computer is not operating normally If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and done the troubleshooting tips discussed in the Frequently asked questions section on page 75 If your problem is not listed in the Frequently asked questions section on page 75 I...

Page 94: ...Appendix B Taking care of your computer 88 ...

Page 95: ... 9 Frequently asked questions 75 blank screen 75 no audio 76 no sound 76 printer not working 75 system cannot read disk 76 system cannot write to disk 76 system did not boot up 75 front panel 10 I internet suspend key email 16 suspend 16 web browser 16 K keyboard 15 application key 18 L lock keys Caps Lock 17 Num Lock 17 Scroll Lock 17 M mainboard Veriton mainboard 46 multimedia key forward 16 pla...

Page 96: ...4 reinstalling programs 66 T turning off computer 30 software shutdown 30 suspend mode 30 turning on computer 30 power button 30 U upgrade add memory 49 install DDR DIMM 50 reconfigure computer 51 computer 49 install an expansion card 54 installation precautions post installation 40 open computer 41 reinstall side panel 45 remove computer cover 41 replace top cover 42 replace components memory 49 ...

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