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Veriton Series

User's Guide

Summary of Contents for Veriton Series

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

Page 2: ...espondence 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 electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number __________________________________ Serial nu...

Page 3: ...entilation 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 not place the product on a vibrating surface Using electrical power T...

Page 4: ... following requirements detachable type UL listed CSA certified type SPT 2 rated 7 A 125 V minimum 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 qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wa...

Page 5: ...l instructions Do not throw this electronic 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 global acer com about sustainability htm Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD CRT moni...

Page 6: ...oduct meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency This product has been shipped enabled for power management Activate display Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity Activate computer s Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management Tips and inform...

Page 7: ...ixed posture avoid slouching forward and or leaning backward stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders install the external display keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach if you view your monitor more than your documents place the display at t...

Page 8: ...ask light changing the display s viewing angle using a glare reduction filter using a display visor such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display s top front edge Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle Avoid looking at bright light sources such as open windows for extended periods of time Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer...

Page 9: ...onnecting 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 11 Opening your computer 11 To remove the computer cover 11 T...

Page 10: ...odem notices 20 Laser compliance statement 22 LCD pixel statement 23 Macrovision copyright protection notice 23 Radio device regulatory notice 23 General 23 European Union EU 24 The FCC RF safety requirement 25 Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 25 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 26 27 ...

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

Page 12: ...rive Microphone in jack front Speaker out line out port USB ports Hardware reset button for selected models Indicators Power button Icon Component Power supply Power cord socket Voltage selector switch PS 2 mouse port PS 2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel printer port CRT LCD monitor port USB ports Network port Audio jack Expansion slots Chassis lock pad Hardware reset button for selected models...

Page 13: ...round However they are more delicate than diskettes and must be handled with extra care To insert a CD or DVD into your computer s CD or DVD drive 1 Gently push the Eject button located on the front panel 2 When the disk tray slides open place the CD or DVD gently on the tray Make sure that the label or title side of the disk is facing upward When holding a disk hold it by the edges to avoid leavi...

Page 14: ... hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints When cleaning disks 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 ...

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

Page 16: ...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 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 ...

Page 17: ...e 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 port and mouse port green port located on the rear panel of your computer 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 Whe...

Page 18: ... 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 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 th...

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

Page 20: ...t available 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 10 3 Follow the ESD prec...

Page 21: ...ons on page 10 You need to open your computer before you can install additional components See the 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 screws c...

Page 22: ...se upgrades yourself If you want to replace or upgrade any of these components contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance To remove a DDR2 DIMM Note The DDR2 DIMM has only one notch located toward the center of the module 1 Remove the side panel 2 Locate the DDR2 DIMM socket on the mainboard 3 Press the holding clips on both sides of the DDR2 DIMM socket outward to releas...

Page 23: ...ter automatically detects the amount of 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 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 d...

Page 24: ... the bracket to the computer Save the lock 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 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...

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

Page 26: ...o the correct voltage Check if you properly plugged the power cable into an electrical outlet If you are using a power strip make sure 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 Nothing appears on the screen Your comput...

Page 27: ...m mute to sound on 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 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...

Page 28: ...5 Regulations and safety notices ...

Page 29: ...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 with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices te...

Page 30: ... 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 notify you in advance But if advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will also ...

Page 31: ...accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use For further information please contact local office in the country of use 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...

Page 32: ... with 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 Faul...

Page 33: ...ion copyright protection notice U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 819 098 4 907 093 5 315 448 and 6 516 132 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by...

Page 34: ...2 3 2003 EN300 220 1 V1 3 1 2000 Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse keyboard EN300 220 3 V1 1 1 2000 Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse keyboard List of applicable countries EU member states as of May 2004 are Belgium Denmark Germany Greece Spain France Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Austria Portugal Finland Sweden United Kingdom Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Hungary ...

Page 35: ...y users of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device 3 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty Canada Low power license exempt radio communication devices RSS 210 a C...

Page 36: ...ference 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 Model number Veriton series Name of responsible party Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party 333 West San Carlos St San Jose CA 95110 U S A Contact person Acer...

Page 37: ...ce to assure that production units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements EMC Directive 89 336 EEC amended by 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards EN55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 AS NZS CISPR22 2002 Class B EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN55013 2001 A1 2003 for AV product EN55020 2002 A1 2003 for AV product EN61000 3 2 2000 C...

Page 38: ...device Article 3 1 b EMC EN301 489 1 V1 4 1 2002 Common technical requirements EN301 489 3 V1 4 1 2002 Short Range Devices EN301 489 17 V1 2 1 2002 Wideband data and HIPERLAN equipment Article 3 2 Spectrum Usages EN300 220 1 V1 3 1 2000 Short range device 25 1000MHz part 1 EN300 220 3 V1 1 1 2000 Short range device 25 1000MHz part 3 EN300 328 V1 5 1 2004 Data transmission equipment operating in th...

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