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Veriton Series

User Guide

VT001

Summary of Contents for Veriton L4610G

Page 1: ...Veriton Series User Guide VT001 ...

Page 2: ..._ Purchase date ___________________________________ Place of purchase ________________________________ Copyright 2010 All Rights Reserved Veriton Series User Guide Original Issue 02 2010 Veriton Series Desktop Computer Visit registration acer com and discover the benefits of being an Acer customer ...

Page 3: ...adiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage do...

Page 4: ...t If you need to replace the power cord set make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements detachable type UL listed CSA certified VDE approved or its equivalent 4 6 meters 15 feet maximum length Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualifi...

Page 5: ...device into the trash when discarding To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please recycle For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE regulations visit http www acer group com public Sustainability sustainability01 htm http www acer group com public Sustainability sustainability04 htm Mercury advisory For projectors or el...

Page 6: ...ucts Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads and warmer climates Automatically go into display sleep and computer sleep mode after 10 and 30 minute of inactivity respectively Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse Computers will save more than 80 energy at sleep mode ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U S marks Tips and information for comfortable...

Page 7: ...han your documents place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses glare excessive room lighting poorly focused screens very small typefaces and low contrast displays could stress your eyes The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain Eyes Rest your eyes frequentl...

Page 8: ...periods of time Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive Take short breaks regularly and often Perform some stretching exercises Breathe fresh air as often as possible Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body Warning We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed If this is unavoidable work for only short p...

Page 9: ...nnecting peripherals 7 Connecting your mouse and keyboard 7 USB interface 7 PS 2 interface 7 Connecting a monitor 7 Connecting the power cable 8 Turning on your computer 8 Turning off your computer 8 3 Upgrading your computer 9 Installation precautions 10 ESD precautions 10 Preinstallation instructions 10 Post installation instructions 10 Opening your computer 11 To remove the computer cover 11 To...

Page 10: ...ices 19 FCC notice 20 Modem notices 21 Laser compliance statement 23 Digital audio output statement 23 Radio device regulatory notice 24 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 24 Federal Communications Commission 27 Remark All images are for reference purposes only Actual configuration may vary ...

Page 11: ...1 System tour ...

Page 12: ...the following Icon Description 5 25 inch drive bay s 3 5 inch drive bay s Microphone in jack front Speaker line out jack front USB ports OBR One Button Recovery button For selected models only Indicators Power button Icon Description Power supply Power cord socket Voltage selector switch PS 2 mouse port PS 2 keyboard port Serial port ...

Page 13: ...ay port USB ports Network port Audio jacks Expansion slots Chassis lock DVI port for selected models only 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 Orange Rear Rear Black Center woofer Center woofer Center woofer Gray Side Icon Description ...

Page 14: ...ront panel 2 When the tray slides open place the disc on the tray maling sure that the label side faces up 3 Push the tray gently to close it Taking care of your optical discs Optical discs must be kept free of fingerprints dirt and scratches Any dirt or damage can render data on the disc unreadable or damage the reading lens in the drive Keeps discs in their cases when not in use Hold discs by th...

Page 15: ...2 Setting up your computer ...

Page 16: ...ositioning your monitor Place your monitor at a comfortable viewing distance usually 50 to 60 cm away from you Adjust the display in such a way that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level Positioning your keyboard The location of the keyboard is a very important factor for your posture Placing it too far away will make your body lean forward forcing you to sit in an unnatural posi...

Page 17: ...re 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 keyboard cable into the PS 2 keyboard purple port on the rear panel of your computer Plug the PS 2 mouse cable into the PS 2 mo...

Page 18: ...wer cable into a power outlet Turning on your computer After connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in the power cable you are now ready to turn the computer on and get to work To turn on your computer 1 Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer such as the monitor printer speakers etc 2 On the front panel of your computer press the power button Important Make sure that the pow...

Page 19: ...3 Upgrading your computer ...

Page 20: ...allation 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 11 3 Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling a computer component 4 Remove any expansion boards or peripheral...

Page 21: ...c stabilizers and lay your computer on its side 3 Turn the screws counterclockwise to release the cover 4 Hold the sides of the cover with both hands 5 Slide it back about an inch and then gently lift it upward to detach it 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 2 Secure the cover with the screws Upgrading yo...

Page 22: ...e center of the module 1 Remove the side panel 2 Locate the memory DIMM socket on the mainboard 3 Press the holding clips on both sides of the memory DIMM socket outward to release the memory DIMM a Gently pull the memory DIMM out of the socket b To install a memory DIMM 1 Locate the memory DIMM socket on the mainboard ...

Page 23: ...un 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 computer cover 2 Detach all cables connected to the hard disk and pull the hard disk out 3 Remove the drive rails that hold the hard disk to the disk frame and detach the hard disk Set the drive rails aside 4 Insert the...

Page 24: ...n 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 and assigns resour...

Page 25: ...4 Frequently asked questions ...

Page 26: ...heck the following Is a nonbootable nonsystem disc in a drive If yes remove or replace it with a system disc and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart your computer Nothing appears on the screen Check that the cable is correctly attached to the computer and the monitor Your computer s power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power Just press any key to turn the display back on If ...

Page 27: ...omatically turned off System cannot read diskette hard disk CD or DVD information Check the following Make sure you are using the correct type of disk Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly Check if the CD or DVD is clean and unscratched Check your drive by using a good undamaged disk If your drive can not read the information on the good disk there may be a problem with the ...

Page 28: ...4 Frequently asked questions 18 English ...

Page 29: ...5 Regulations and safety notices ...

Page 30: ...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 be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance w...

Page 31: ...C series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the modem is a label that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon re...

Page 32: ...t your equipment supplier in the first instance Notice for Australia For safety reasons only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified Notice for New Zealand 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditio...

Page 33: ...pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing 7 Use of pulse dialing when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition Should such problems occur the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Serv...

Page 34: ...use Please see http ec europa eu enterprise rtte implem htm for the lastest country list Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a Common information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device b Operati...

Page 35: ...2004 108 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards EN55022 AS NZS CISPR22 Class B EN55024 EN55013 Applicable to product built with TV tuner module EN55020 Applicable to product built with TV tuner module EN61000 3 2 Class D EN61000 3 3 Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard EN60950 1 EN60065 Applicable to product...

Page 36: ...TTE Directive 1999 5 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard Article 3 1 a Health and Safety EN60950 1 EN62311 Article 3 1 b EMC EN301 489 1 EN301 489 3 Applicable to non bluetooth wireless keyboard mouse set EN301 489 17 Article 3 2 Spectrum Usages EN300 440 2 Applicable to non bluetooth wireless keyboard mouse set EN300 328 EN301 893 Applicable to 5GHz high performanc...

Page 37: ...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 Personal Computer Trade Name Acer Model Number AcerSystem SKU Number XXX xxx x 0 9 a z A Z or Blank Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party...

Page 38: ...5 Regulations and safety notices 28 English Remark All images are for reference purposes only Actual configuration may vary V10A1 ...

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