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Contents

Notices

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FCC notice

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Important safety instructions

Laser compliance statement

Lithium battery statement

Macrovision® statement

Year 2000 compliance statement

1 First things first

Package contents

Taking care of your computer

Important tips

Cleaning and servicing

Asking for technical assistance

Accessing the user’s guide

2 System tour

Features

Performance

Multimedia

Connectivity

Front panel

Rear panel

Keyboard

Function keys

Lock keys

Windows keys

Cursor keys

Palm rest

Volume control/Mute knob

Multimedia keys

Internet/Suspend keys

Programmable keys

Mouse

Disk drives

Floppy drive

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive

Hard disk

3 Setting up your computer

Arranging a comfortable work area

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Summary of Contents for Veriton 7500GE Series

Page 1: ...Veriton 7500GE series User s guide ...

Page 2: ... 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 _________________________________ S...

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: ...ous damage to the product 5 Slots and openings in the housing and the back or bottom 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 should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiato...

Page 5: ...ropped or the cabinet has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman 13 Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble o...

Page 6: ...nd other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Year 2000 compliance statement Your computer carries the Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant logo which certifies tha...

Page 7: ...ing 4 Asking for technical assistance 5 Accessing the user s guide 6 2 System tour 7 Features 9 Performance 9 Multimedia 9 Connectivity 9 Front panel 11 Rear panel 13 Keyboard 15 Function keys 16 Lock keys 16 Windows keys 17 Cursor keys 17 Palm rest 17 Volume control Mute knob 18 Multimedia keys 18 Internet Suspend keys 19 Programmable keys 19 Mouse 20 Disk drives 21 Floppy drive 21 CD ROM DVD ROM...

Page 8: ...40 Connecting multimedia devices 41 Connecting USB devices 44 4 Upgrading your computer 47 Installation precautions 50 ESD precautions 50 Preinstallation instructions 50 Post installation instructions 51 Opening your computer 52 To remove the side panel 52 To replace the side panel 53 Internal components 55 System boards 56 Mainboard layout 56 Audio board 59 Upgrading your computer 60 Installing a...

Page 9: ...ix BIOS utility 75 Reinstalling programs 76 Recovering your system 76 6 Frequently asked questions 77 Index 83 ...

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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: ...fully unpack the carton and remove the contents If any of the following items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Veriton 7500GE 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: ...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 If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and done the troubleshooting tips discussed in the Frequently asked questions section on page 77 If your problem is not listed in the Frequently asked questions section on page 77 If...

Page 16: ...s the user s guide for Windows XP 1 On the Windows XP taskbar click on the Start button then select Help and Support Center 2 On the Help and Support Center home page double click the Veriton 7500GE series Online icon To access the user s guide for Windows 2000 1 Double click on the Veriton 7500GE 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: ...IDE hard disk Supports USB 2 0 high performance peripherals Multimedia 3 D quality audio system via onboard audio controller Audio in Line in Audio out Line out Headphone out and Microphone in interfaces Note The system has two microphone in jacks front and rear However you can not use both of them at the same time By default your system enables the microphone in jack in front and disables the one...

Page 20: ...ne 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 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 button 8 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW LED 9 Volume control 10 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW Headphone Earphone port ...

Page 22: ...m 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 5 inch floppy drive 13 Floppy drive LED 14 Floppy drive eject button 15 Speaker out Line out port 16 Microphone in jack front see note 17 USB ports Label Icon Component ...

Page 23: ... following Label Icon Color Component 1 Voltage selector switch 2 Power cord socket 3 Burgundy Parallel Printer port 4 White Network port 5 Power jack for external speakers 6 Power supply 7 Green PS 2 mouse port 8 Purple PS 2 keyboard port 9 Black USB ports ...

Page 24: ...on page 30 and Connecting options on page 38 10 Teal or Turquoise Serial port 11 Blue CRT LCD monitor port 12 Pink Microphone in jack rear 13 Lime Audio out Line out jack 14 Light blue Audio in Line in jack 15 Handset line port 16 Telephone line port 17 Expansion slots Label Icon Color Component ...

Page 25: ...ndows keys and twelve function keys For information on how to connect your keyboard see Connecting peripherals on page 30 No Description 1 Function keys 2 Caps lock 3 Windows logo key 4 Application key 5 Cursor keys 6 Palm rest 7 Num lock key 8 Scroll lock key 9 Volume control Mute knob ...

Page 26: ...ogrammable keys Lock key Description Caps Lock When activated all alphabetic characters typed appear in uppercase same function as pressing Shift letter 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 Scroll Lock When activated the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up arrow or down arro...

Page 27: ...e detachable palm rest provides you a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing 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 ...

Page 28: ...ween mute and sound Multimedia keys Allow you to conveniently play pause stop step forward or step back a song or movie using your keyboard Icon Key Description Play Pause Press to start playing the audio track or video file Press again to pause Stop Press to stop playing the audio track or video file Forward Press to skip forward to the next track or video file and start playing ...

Page 29: ...h key is set to launch the Windows Media Player If you want to configure the settings of each key right click on the Magic Keyboard icon located on the desktop Backward Press to skip backward to the previous track or video file and start playing Icon Key Description Email Launches your email application Web browser Launches your current default browser Suspend Press this button to put system to sl...

Page 30: ...er 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 connect your mouse please see Connecting peripherals on page 30 USB Mouse PS 2 Mouse For information on how to clean you...

Page 31: ...y 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 wit...

Page 32: ...l DVD or DVD ROM is a type of disc media that holds a minimum of 4 7 GB gigabytes enough for a full length movie It may eventually replace CD ROMs as well as VHS video cassettes and laser discs The CD RW drive allows you to record or burn CD RW recordable and rewritable discs CDs and DVDs like diskettes are also compact lightweight and easy to carry around However they are more delicate than diske...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...System tour 24 Hard 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 ...

Page 35: ...3 Setting up your computer ...

Page 36: ...3 Setting up your computer 26 ...

Page 37: ...This chapter contains step by step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals ...

Page 38: ... will not tilt forward or backward while you are using your computer Adjust your chair height in such a way that you can sit on it with your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet resting flat on the floor Rest your body on the chair back Your torso works harder to maintain balance if you do not rest your body on the chair back Positioning your PC Take note of the following when selecting a lo...

Page 39: ...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 which could ad...

Page 40: ...nect the mouse the keyboard the monitor and the power cable Note The peripherals shown in the connections below are for your reference only Actual device models may vary in select countries Connecting your mouse USB mouse Plug your USB mouse cable into any of the USB ports black port located on the front and rear panel of your computer ...

Page 41: ... 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 ...

Page 42: ...3 Setting up your computer 32 Connecting your keyboard 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 ...

Page 43: ...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 ...

Page 44: ...r 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 ...

Page 45: ... 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 46: ...work To turn on your computer 1 Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer such as the monitor printer fax speakers etc 2 On the front panel of your computer press the Power button Important Make sure that the power cable is properly plugged into an electrical outlet If you are using a power strip or an AVR Auto Voltage Regulator make sure that it is plugged in and turned on ...

Page 47: ...peripherals connected to your computer For Windows 2000 1 On the Windows 2000 taskbar click on the Start button highlight Shut Down select Shut down from the drop down window then click on OK 2 Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer If you cannot shut down your computer normally press the power button for at least four seconds Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in Suspen...

Page 48: ... 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 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...

Page 49: ...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 ...

Page 50: ...ct 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 ...

Page 51: ...tual device models may vary in select countries Plug the devices in as follows Note For information on how to configure multimedia devices consult the documentation that came with each device microphone connects to the Microphone in jack pink jack located on the front and rear panel of your computer Note The system has two microphone in jacks front and rear However you can not use both of them at ...

Page 52: ...ated on the front panel of your computer Note To adjust the volume of the headphones click the Volume icon located on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen When the volume control pops up drag the Volume control lever to the desired level You can also use the Volume control button on the keyboard ...

Page 53: ... 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 Line in jack light blue jack located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 54: ...mes with six USB ports two on the front and another four on the rear panel These ports support USB 2 0 high performance external devices such as webcams and digital still cameras They also allow you to connect additional USB devices to your computer without using up its system resources To connect a USB device simply plug the device cable into any of the USB ports black port Note The USB devices s...

Page 55: ...45 Note Some 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: ...4 Upgrading your computer 48 ...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...vailable maintain contact with the computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component 1 Turn off your computer and all the peripherals connected to it before opening it Then unplug all cables from the power outlets 2 Open your computer according to the instructions on page 52 3 Follow the ESD precaut...

Page 61: ...r 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 62: ... the Preinstallation instructions on page 50 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 63: ... back about an inch and then gently pull it outward to detach it Do the same to the other side To replace the side panel 1 Align the side panel s hinges to the housing frame and then push it in to slide it back into place Do the same to the other side ...

Page 64: ...4 Upgrading your computer 54 2 Secure the side panels with the four screws you removed earlier ...

Page 65: ...e 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 5 inch drive bays two bays 3 Daughterboard 4 Mainboard see note 5 Hard disk 6 Expansion slots 7 Power supply ...

Page 66: ...uter 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 7500GE series computer model Tff qbhf 68 ...

Page 67: ...57 Veriton 7500GE mainboard layout ...

Page 68: ...r JCOM1 Rear serial port box header JFP1 Fornt Power S W and HDD LED header JFP2 Fornt Power LED header JCD1 Analog CD in box header JLAN_LED Fornt LAN active LED header JRECOVER One button recovery header JCASE Case intrusion header JBAT1 Clear CMOS header BIOS_WP BIOS write protection header JMODEL Model Selection header JLAN LAN enable disable header C_FAN1 CPU Fan box header S_FAN1 System Fan ...

Page 69: ... at the same time By default your system enables the microphone in jack in front and disables the one at the back Label Description JUSB1 USB Connector connects to the JUSB1 of the mainboard JUSB2 USB Connector unsed USB1 USB port USB2 USB port JAUD1 Standard audio connector connects to the JAUD1 of the mainboard JAUD2 Standard audio connector unsed JMIC1 Microphone in jack JSPK1 Audio out port ...

Page 70: ...ith the one found in your computer Installing additional memory The two 184 pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate DDR Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM type DIMMs You may install 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB or 1 GB DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 2 GB The DDR DIMMs should work under 2 5 volts You can install PC2100 DDR266 QD38110EES444 modules in the DDR DIMM sockets C...

Page 71: ... the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard 2 Align the DDR DIMM with the socket a Press the DDR DIMM into the socket until the clips lock onto the DDR DIMM b Note The DDR DIMM sockets are slotted to ensure proper installation If you insert a DDR DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket you may have inserted it incorrectly Turn the DDR DIMM around and try to insert it again ...

Page 72: ...memory installed Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer s hard disk 1 Remove the side panel see page 52 2 Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk to the disk frame Set the screws aside ...

Page 73: ... 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 74: ... cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard 6 Replace the side panel see page 53 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Remove the side panel see page 52 2 Locate an empty PCI slot on the mainboard 3 Remove the screw that holds the bracket to the computer Save the screw ...

Page 75: ... Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging 6 Align the card with the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot Make sure that the card is properly seated 7 Secure the card to your computer with a screw you removed earlier 8 Replace the side panel see page 53 ...

Page 76: ...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 ...

Page 77: ...5 System utilities ...

Page 78: ...This chapter describes the applications that came with your computer ...

Page 79: ...omputer s operations These utilities may include any of the following Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope pqujpobm 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 80: ...en 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 1 On the Windows taskbar click on the Start button highlight Programs and select Acrobat Reader 2 Select Acrobat Reader application to run the program For more information about Acrobat Reader you may refer to the Acrobat Reader Hel...

Page 81: ...the Acer LANScope installation CD into the CD or DVD drive Caution Make sure that the Acer LANScope installation CD is properly inserted into the CD or DVD drive Improper insertion may damage both the CD and the drive Refer to page 22 for instructions on how to insert a CD into your computer s CD or DVD drive 2 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish installation For more information on ...

Page 82: ...es It provides useful 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 delete the Norton AntiVirus installer icon from your Windows desktop For more information about Norton AntiVirus you ma...

Page 83: ... 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 2 Select NTI CD Maker application to run the program For more information on how to use the NTI CD Maker you may refer to the NTl CD Maker Help menu ...

Page 84: ...te 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 On the Windows taskbar click on the Start button highlight Programs and select PowerDVD 2 Select PowerDVD a...

Page 85: ...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 86: ...s Follow the steps below 1 Insert the System CD into the CD or DVD drive 2 Reboot the system 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 insta...

Page 87: ...6 Frequently asked questions ...

Page 88: ...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 89: ...ng 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 missing Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and p...

Page 90: ...is connected securely to the system s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer See Connecting your printer on page 38 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 ...

Page 91: ...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 data on the diskette hard disk or CD R CD RW A Check the following Make sure the diskette or hard disk is not write protected ...

Page 92: ...6 Frequently asked questions 82 ...

Page 93: ...ance 9 Frequently asked questions 79 blank screen 80 no audio 80 no sound 80 printer not working 80 system cannot read disk 81 system cannot write to disk 81 system did not boot up 79 front panel 11 I internal components 55 internet suspend key email 19 suspend 19 web browser 19 K keyboard 15 application key 17 caps lock 15 cursor keys 15 function keys 15 internet suspend keys 16 multimedia keys 1...

Page 94: ...oard 56 57 system utilities Acrobat Reader 70 LDCM 71 Norton AntiVirus 72 NTI CD Maker 73 PowerDVD 74 reinstalling programs 76 T turning off computer 37 software shutdown 37 suspend mode 37 turning on computer 36 power button 36 U upgrade add memory 60 install DDR DIMM 61 reconfigure computer 62 computer 60 installation precautions 50 ESD 50 post installation 51 preinstallation 50 open computer re...

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