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Summary of Contents for VERITON 7200

Page 1: ...Veriton 7200 series Veriton 7200 Veriton 7200D User s guide ...

Page 2: ...ur 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...

Page 6: ...ER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN VARNING LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Lithium battery statement CAUTION Da...

Page 7: ...aan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Year 2000 compliance statement The Veriton 7200 series computer carries the Hardware NSTL T...

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Page 9: ...nel 13 Keyboard 15 Mouse 18 Disk drives 19 Floppy drive 19 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive 20 Hard disk 21 3 Setting up your computer 23 Arranging a comfortable work area 25 Adjusting your chair 25 Positioning your Veriton PC 25 Positioning your monitor 26 Positioning your keyboard 26 Positioning your mouse 26 Connecting peripherals 27 USB Keyboard 27 USB Mouse 28 Monitor 29 Power cable 30 Turning on y...

Page 10: ... boards 56 Mainboard layout 56 Veriton 7200 mainboard layout 57 Veriton 7200D mainboard layout 58 Audio board 61 Upgrading the memory 62 Installing additional memory for Veriton 7200 62 Installing additional memory for Veriton 7200D 62 Removing and installing a DIMM for the Veriton 7200 series 63 To install a DIMM 64 To reconfigure your computer 64 5 Software 65 Acrobat Reader 68 LDCM 69 Norton An...

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: ...efully unpack the carton and remove the contents If any of the following items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Veriton 7200 series Items contained in the accessory box USB or PS 2 keyboard USB or PS 2 mouse User s guide and installation poster Other user documentation and third party software ...

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

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

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

Page 19: ...he biggest capacity memory module type available is 512 MB which qualifies the system memory capacity of Veriton 7200 to 1 5 GB and 1 0 GB for Veriton 7200D Power management function 3 5 inch floppy drive DVD ROM CD ROM or CD RW drive High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Multimedia 128 bit graphics accelerator installed in the AGP card slot 3 D quality audio system via onboard audio controller Aud...

Page 20: ... and keyboard interfaces Two serial and one parallel interfaces Universal Serial Bus USB ports two on the front and two on the rear panel High speed fax data PCI modem optional 10Base T 100Base TX network support with remote wake up function ...

Page 21: ...bel Icon Component 1 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW tray 2 Stop Eject button 3 Skip Forward button 4 Hard disk activity light emitting diode LED 5 LAN activity LED 6 Power LED 7 Power switch 8 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW LED 9 Volume control 10 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW Headphone Earphone port ...

Page 22: ...he same time The default setting for your system enables the microphone in port in front and disables the one at the back 11 5 25 inch drive bays 12 3 5 inch floppy drive 13 Floppy drive LED 14 Floppy drive eject button 15 Speaker out Line out port 16 Microphone in port front see note 17 USB ports Label Icon Component ...

Page 23: ...ists of the following Label Icon Color Component 1 Power switch 2 Voltage selector switch 3 Power cord socket 4 White Network port 5 Burgundy Parallel Printer port 6 Gold Game MIDI port 7 CRT LCD monitor port 8 Power supply 9 Green PS 2 mouse port ...

Page 24: ...ng peripherals on page 27 and Connecting options on page 34 10 Purple PS 2 keyboard port 11 Black USB ports 12 Teal or Turquoise Serial port 13 Lime Audio out Line out jack 14 Light blue Audio in Line in jack 15 Microphone in port rear 16 Expansion slots Label Icon Color Component ...

Page 25: ...ys two Windows keys and twelve function keys Item Component Description 1 Function keys Performs specific functions depending on the application that uses them 2 Caps lock When activated all alphabetic characters typed appear in uppercase same function as pressing Shift letter ...

Page 26: ...They serve the same function as the arrow keys on the numeric pad when the Num lock is toggled off 6 Palm rest detachable Provides a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing 7 Num lock When activated the keypad is set to numeric mode i e the keys function as a calculator complete with arithmetic operators such as and 8 Scroll lock When activated the screen moves one line up or down when y...

Page 27: ...t playing 11 Internet Suspend keys Consist of three buttons Email button launches the email application that came bundled with your system Web browser button launches the browser application that came bundled with your system Suspend button puts the system to sleep when pressed 12 Programmable keys Help you directly access a URL Web site or launch any program file or application in your system The...

Page 28: ...et wheel in between the two buttons is added to provide easier scrolling capability By simply moving the wheel with your index finger you can quickly move through multiple pages lines or windows The wheel may also function as a third button allowing you to quickly click or double click an icon or a selected item For information on how to clean your mouse see To clean your mouse on page 5 Note If y...

Page 29: ... 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 area area...

Page 30: ...rive allows you to record or burn CD RW recordable and rewritable 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 delicat...

Page 31: ...he 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 ...

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: ...rward 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 Veriton PC Take note of the following when selecting a location fo...

Page 36: ... 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 keyboard beside your monitor will make you turn your head while you type w...

Page 37: ...SB keyboard the USB mouse the monitor and the power cable USB Keyboard Plug the keyboard cable into the USB port black port located on the front or rear panel of your computer Note If you are using a PS 2 keyboard plug the keyboard cable into the PS 2 keyboard port purple port located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 38: ...3 Setting up your computer 28 USB Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the USB port black port located on the front or rear panel of your computer ...

Page 39: ...PS 2 mouse port green port located on the rear panel of your computer Monitor To connect a monitor simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port located on the rear panel of your computer Note Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information ...

Page 40: ...etting refer to page 13 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 41: ...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 rear panel of your computer set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area a then turn on the power switch b ...

Page 42: ...t 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 ...

Page 43: ...ighlight 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 44: ...ptions Printer To connect a 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 in select countries ...

Page 45: ...35 Serial mouse To connect a serial mouse plug the serial mouse cable into the serial port teal or turquiose port located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 46: ...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 operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup ...

Page 47: ...e eliminated Your computer comes with four USB ports two each on both the front and rear panels These ports allow you to connect additional serial 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 port Note The USB devices shown below are for your reference only Actual device models may vary in select...

Page 48: ...3 Setting up your computer 38 Note Most USB devices have a built in USB port which allows you to connect or daisy chain more USB devices ...

Page 49: ...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 Mic in jack pink jack 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 s...

Page 50: ...ed 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 You can also use the Volume control button on the keyboard ...

Page 51: ...nect 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 connects to the Audio in Line in jack light blue jack located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 52: ...3 Setting up your computer 42 joystick connects to the Game MIDI port gold port located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 53: ...4 Upgrading your computer ...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...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 47 3 Follow the ESD precautions describe...

Page 56: ...ng 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 computer cover 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer ...

Page 57: ...llation instructions on page 45 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 ...

Page 58: ...nds Slide it back about an inch and then gently pull it outward to detach it Do the same to the other side To reinstall 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 ...

Page 59: ...49 2 Secure the side panels with four screws ...

Page 60: ...e once you remove the cover 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 5 inch drive bays two bays 3 Daughterboard 4 Mainboard see note 5 Hard disk 6 Expansion slots 7 Power supply ...

Page 61: ...r computer s hard disk Note The mainboard model shown in the figures below may not be exactly the same with the one found in your computer 1 Remove the side panel see page 47 2 Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk to the disk frame Set the screws aside ...

Page 62: ...mputer 52 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 ...

Page 63: ...53 5 Secure it with four screws Note Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard 6 Reinstall the side panel see page 48 ...

Page 64: ...e exactly the same with the one found in your computer 1 Remove the side panel see page 47 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 6 Align the card with the empty bracket and then insert it into...

Page 65: ...the card to your computer with a screw 8 Reinstall the side panel see page 48 When you turn on the computer BIOS Basic Input Output System automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly installed devices ...

Page 66: ...ur computer 56 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 7200 series computer model ...

Page 67: ...57 Veriton 7200 mainboard layout ...

Page 68: ...4 Upgrading your computer 58 Veriton 7200D mainboard layout ...

Page 69: ...r 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 CNM1 SmartCard COM 2 connector optional 1 CNX1 Audio FPIO connector DIMM 1 3 for Veriton 7200 DIMM 1 2 for Veriton 7200D DIMM sockets 1 3 DIMM so...

Page 70: ... COM 2 2 Default value FN3 3 pin system 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 71: ...ot 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 front see note JK2 Audio out port ...

Page 72: ...3 3 volts 5 volt memory devices are not supported PC 100 100MHz and PC 133 133 MHz SDRAM are supported Contact your 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 Installing additional memory for Veriton 7200D The two 180 pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate Synchron...

Page 73: ...MM for the Veriton 7200 series Each of the DIMM socket 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 45 when installing or removing a computer component Also make sure that you have removed the computer cover see page 47 1 Press the holding cl...

Page 74: ...ps lock onto the 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 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 mak...

Page 75: ...5 Software ...

Page 76: ...This chapter describes the applications that came with your computer ...

Page 77: ...ader LDCM Norton AntiVirus NTI CD Maker PowerDVD 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 78: ...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 79: ...gement specifications such as Wired for Management 2 0 Desktop Management Interface DMI v2 0 and others To run LDCM 1 Double click the LDCM icon on your Windows desktop 2 Follow all onscreen instructions For more information on how to use the LDCM refer to the LDCM Help menu Note LDCM currently supports Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 and Windows XP ...

Page 80: ...ul 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 AntiV...

Page 81: ...are which allows you to create and copy audio data and videos to CD RW discs To run NTI CD Maker 1 Double click the NTI CD Maker icon on your Windows desktop 2 Follow all onscreen instructions For more information on how to use the NTI CD Maker refer to the NTl CD Maker Help menu ...

Page 82: ...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 83: ... 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 7200 series online guide ...

Page 84: ...eps below 1 Make sure that the system is turned on 2 Insert the System CD into the CD or DVD drive 3 Follow all onscreen instructions 4 Remove the System CD and insert the Recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive 5 After the operating system has been copied to your hard disk remove the Recovery CD and insert the System CD into the CD or DVD drive 6 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the...

Page 85: ...6 Q A ...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...mputer Check if you plugged the power cable properly into an electrical outlet If you are using a 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...

Page 88: ...connected securely to the system s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer See Printer on page 34 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 cr...

Page 89: ...k your 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 diskette hard disk or disc A Check the following Make sure the diskette or hard disk is not write protected See D...

Page 90: ...6 Q A 80 ...

Page 91: ...rmance 9 front panel 11 I internal components 50 K keyboard 15 application key 16 caps lock 15 cursor keys 16 function key 15 internet suspend keys 17 multimedia keys 17 num lock 16 palm rest 16 programmable keys 17 scroll lock 16 volume control mute 16 Windows logo key 16 M mainboard Veriton 7200 57 Veriton 7200D 58 mouse 18 buttons 18 clicking 18 double click 18 ratchet wheel 18 Q Q A 77 blank s...

Page 92: ...udio board 61 mainboard 56 57 58 T turning off computer 33 software shutdown 33 suspend mode 33 turning on computer 31 power button 31 U upgrade add memory 62 install DIMM 64 reconfigure computer 64 computer 56 62 installation precautions 45 ESD 45 post installation 46 preinstallation 45 open computer reinstall side panel 48 remove side panel 47 replace components 56 62 USB devices 37 ...

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