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Serial mouse

Plug the serial mouse cable into any of the the serial ports 

 

(teal or turquoise port) located on the rear panel of your computer. 

Содержание Veriton 5200

Страница 1: ...Veriton 5200 series Veriton 5200 Veriton 5200D User s guide ...

Страница 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 _________________________________...

Страница 3: ...e 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 Shield 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...

Страница 4: ...on is provided 6 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord 8 If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of...

Страница 5: ...r explosion Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman 13 Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly 14 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...

Страница 6: ...wn below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions ...

Страница 7: ...our 7 Features 9 Performance 9 Multimedia 9 Connectivity 10 Front panel 11 Rear panel 13 The keyboard 15 The mouse 18 Disk drives 19 Hard disk 19 3 5 inch floppy drive 19 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive 20 3 Setting up your computer 23 Arranging a comfortable work area 25 Adjusting your chair 25 Positioning your computer 25 Positioning your monitor 26 Positioning your keyboard 26 Positioning your mouse...

Страница 8: ...ening your computer 49 To remove the computer cover 49 To replace the computer cover 50 Internal components 51 System boards 52 Mainboard layout 52 Audio board 57 Upgrading your computer 58 Upgrading the memory 58 Replacing the hard disk 61 Installing an expansion card 63 5 System utilities 67 System utilities 69 Acrobat Reader 69 LANDesk Client Manager optional 69 Norton AntiVirus 70 NTI CD Maker...

Страница 9: ...1 First things first ...

Страница 10: ...This chapter describes the contents of your computer package and also provides important tips on how to take care of your computer ...

Страница 11: ...ly unpack the carton and remove the contents If any of the following items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Veriton 5200 series computer Items contained in the accessory box PS 2 or USB keyboard PS 2 or USB mouse User s guide and installation poster Other user documentation and third party software ...

Страница 12: ...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 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 ...

Страница 13: ...estions section on page 75 If your problem is not listed in the Frequently asked questions section on page 75 If you want to replace or upgrade any of your computer s internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance contact your local dealer or distributor You may also access the Acer Web site at http www acer com for information on how and where to contact the service ...

Страница 14: ...1 First things first 6 ...

Страница 15: ...2 System tour ...

Страница 16: ...This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer ...

Страница 17: ...biggest capacity DIMM type available is 512 MB which qualifies the system memory capacity of Veriton 5200 to 1 5 GB and 1 0 GB for Veriton 5200D Power management function 3 5 inch floppy drive Optical drive CD ROM DVD ROM or CD RW drive High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Multimedia 128 bit graphics accelerator installed in the AGP Pro card slot 3 D quality audio system via onboard audio controll...

Страница 18: ... 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 ...

Страница 19: ...computer s front panel consists of the following Label Icon Description 1 USB ports 2 Front microphone in port see Note 3 Headphone Earphone port 4 Hard disk activity indicator 5 System activity indicator 6 Power indicator ...

Страница 20: ...es Online guide for instructions on how to enable the rear microphone in port 7 Power button 8 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW Headphone Earphone port 9 Volume control 10 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive indicator 11 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive 12 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive Skip Forward button 13 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive Stop Eject button 14 3 5 inch floppy drive Eject button 15 3 5 inch floppy drive 16 3 5 inch ...

Страница 21: ...uter s rear panel consists of the following Label Icon Color Description 1 Power supply 2 Main power switch 3 Power cable socket 4 Voltage selector switch 5 Green PS 2 mouse port 6 Purple PS 2 keyboard port 7 Black USB ports ...

Страница 22: ...ns on page 37 8 White Network port 9 Teal or Turquoise Serial port 1 10 Teal or Turquoise Serial port 2 11 Burgundy Parallel Printer port 12 Gold Game MIDI port 13 Lime Audio out Line out jack 14 Light blue Audio in Line in jack 15 Rear microphone in port 16 Expansion slots 17 CRT LCD monitor port Label Icon Color Description ...

Страница 23: ...s For information on how to connect your USB keyboard please see Connecting peripherals on page 27 No Component Function 1 Function keys F1 F12 Access most of the computer s controls like screen brightness volume output and the BIOS Setup utility 2 Caps Lock When activated all alphabetic characters typed appear in uppercase same function as pressing Shift letter ...

Страница 24: ...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 x and 8 Scroll Lock When activated the screen moves one line up or down when you ...

Страница 25: ...ious file and start playing 11 Internet Suspend keys Consist of three buttons Email button launches your email application Web browser button launches your current default browser Suspend button puts the system to sleep when pressed 12 Programmable keys Access a URL Web site or launch any program file or application in your system The fifth key is set to launch the Windows Media Player To configur...

Страница 26: ... on page 27 For information on how to clean your mouse see To clean your mouse on page 5 Note If you are left handed refer to your Windows manual for instructions on how to set up your mouse for left handed use No Component Function 1 Left button Allows you to select with a click and exe cute with a double click 2 Ratchet wheel Allows you to easily scroll By moving the wheel with your index finger...

Страница 27: ...ve supports 720 KB and 1 44 MB capacity diskettes Floppy diskettes are compact lightweight and easy to carry around Here are some tips on how to take care of your diskettes Always make backup copies of the diskettes that contain important data or program files Keep diskettes away from magnetic fields and sources of heat Avoid removing a diskette from the floppy drive when the drive activity indica...

Страница 28: ...D ROMs CD I discs and video CDs but new Digital Video Discs DVDs as well DVD or DVD ROM is a new type of CD ROM 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 The CD RW drive allows you to record or burn CD R W Recordable or Rewritable discs CDs and DVDs like diskettes are...

Страница 29: ...rive regularly You may refer to the cleaning kit for instructions Cleaning kits can be purchased in any computer or electronics shop To insert a CD DVD into your computer s CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive 1 Gently press the drive Stop Eject button located on the front panel 2 When the disc tray slides open insert the CD DVD with the label or title side of the disc facing upward ...

Страница 30: ...on While pressing the CD DVD be careful not to bend the disc tray Make sure that the CD DVD is properly inserted before closing the disc tray Improper insertion may damage both the CD DVD and the CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive 4 Gently press the drive Stop Eject button again to close the disc tray ...

Страница 31: ...3 Setting up your computer ...

Страница 32: ...This chapter contains step by step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals ...

Страница 33: ...orward 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 computer Take note of the following when selecting a location for...

Страница 34: ... 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...

Страница 35: ... the most part you only have four things to connect the keyboard the mouse the monitor and the power cable 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 ...

Страница 36: ...3 Setting up your computer 28 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 ...

Страница 37: ...29 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 ...

Страница 38: ...3 Setting up your computer 30 PS 2 mouse Plug the PS 2 mouse cable into the PS 2 mouse port green port located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Страница 39: ...31 Serial mouse Plug the serial mouse cable into any of the the serial ports teal or turquoise port located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Страница 40: ...necting a CRT monitor To connect a monitor simply plug the CRT monitor cable into the CRT LCD monitor port blue port located on the rear panel of your computer Note Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information ...

Страница 41: ... 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 ...

Страница 42: ...e 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 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 ...

Страница 43: ...ur 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 ...

Страница 44: ...turn off all peripherals connected to your computer If you cannot shut down your computer press the power button for at least four seconds Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in a Suspend mode only Note You do not need to turn off the main power switch every time you turn off your computer Turn off the main power switch only if you will not use your computer for a long time or if your...

Страница 45: ...d on the rear panel of your computer Note The printer shown below is for your reference only Actual device model may vary in different countries Note If you are using a serial printer connect the printer cable into either serial port 1 or serial port 2 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...

Страница 46: ...our 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 located on the rear panel of your computer Note Consult your operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup ...

Страница 47: ... can be eliminated Your computer comes with four USB ports two each on both the front and rear panel These ports 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 shown below are for your reference only Actual device models may vary in diff...

Страница 48: ...3 Setting up your computer 40 Note Most USB devices have a built in USB port which allows you to connect or daisy chain more USB devices ...

Страница 49: ...Actual device models may vary in different countries Plug the devices in as follows microphone connects to the Mic in port pink port 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 same time The default setting for your system enables the front microphone in port and disables the one at the ...

Страница 50: ...ted 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 mute knob on the USB keyboard ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 52: ... computer 44 joystick connects to the Game MIDI port gold port located on the rear panel of your computer Note For information on how to configure multimedia devices consult the documentation that came with each device ...

Страница 53: ...4 Upgrading your computer ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 49 3 Follow the ESD precautions describe...

Страница 56: ...ng a computer component 1 See to it that all components are installed according to the step by step instructions in their respective sections 2 Replace any expansion board s or peripheral s that you removed earlier 3 Connect the necessary cables 4 Replace the computer cover 5 Turn on the computer ...

Страница 57: ...ur 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 3 Turn the thumbscrews counterclockwise with your fingers to release the cover 4 Hold the cover with both hands Slide it back about an inch and then gently pull it upward to det...

Страница 58: ...4 Upgrading your computer 50 To replace the computer cover 1 Align the cover to the housing frame and then push it in to slide it back into place 2 Turn the thumbscrews clockwise to secure the cover ...

Страница 59: ...nce 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 3 5 inch drive bay 2 5 25 inch drive bay 3 Power supply 4 Metal brackets hard disk drive frame 5 Expansion slots 6 Mainboard ...

Страница 60: ...ur computer 52 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 5200 series computer model ...

Страница 61: ...53 Veriton 5200 mainboard layout ...

Страница 62: ...4 Upgrading your computer 54 Veriton 5200D mainboard layout ...

Страница 63: ...nd parallel port upper CN7 IDE 2 connector CN8 IDE 1 connector CN9 MIDI game upper 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 DIMM 1 3 for Veriton 5200 DIMM 1 2 for Veriton 5200D DIMM socket...

Страница 64: ...t value FN2 3 pin CPU fan connector FN3 3 pin system fan connector JP1 LAN active LED connector JP3 Model select JP14 1 2 Clear CMOS 2 3 Normal 2 PCI 1 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 ...

Страница 65: ... setting for your system enables the front microphone in port and disables the one at the back Refer to the Veriton 5200 series Online guide for instructions on how to enable the rear microphone in port 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 por...

Страница 66: ... 168 pin sockets on the mainboard support SDRAM DIMMs You may install 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB or 1 GB capacity DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 3 GB Note To capitalize on the system memory capacity mentioned above you must use 1 GB capacity DIMMs As of the moment such DIMM type is not available in the market The biggest capacity DIMM type available is 512 MB which qualifies the syst...

Страница 67: ... Do not install and use both DDR 200 PC1600 and DDR 266 PC2100 SDRAM DIMMs together Such a combination might cause your computer to malfunction Removing and installing a DIMM for the Veriton 5200 series Each of the DIMM sockets is independent from each other This independence allows you to install DIMMs with different capacities to form different configurations Note The illustration of a memory mo...

Страница 68: ...ard 2 Open the clips on the socket 3 Align then insert the DIMM into the socket a 4 Press the clips inward to lock the DIMM into the socket 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 ...

Страница 69: ... series Online guide see Accessing your online guide on page 5 Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to replace your 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 computer cover 2 Detach the power and disk drive cables from the hard disk 3 Remove the screw that secures the metal bracket fra...

Страница 70: ...rd disk to the disk frame and detach the hard disk Set the screws aside 6 Insert the new hard disk into the frame and 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 ...

Страница 71: ...mputer cover Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 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 computer cover 2 Locate an empty PCI slot on the mainboard 3 Remove the screw that holds the bracket to the computer Save the screw ...

Страница 72: ... 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 ...

Страница 73: ...65 7 Secure the card to your computer with a screw 8 Replace the computer cover When you turn on the computer BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly installed devices ...

Страница 74: ...4 Upgrading your computer 66 ...

Страница 75: ...5 System utilities ...

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

Страница 77: ... Reader is a software that lets you view navigate browse and print Adobe Portable Document Format PDF files in all major computer platforms Acrobat Reader allows you to open your document across a broad range of hardware and software systems with all its features layout fonts links and images intact To run Acrobat Reader double click the Acrobat Reader icon on your Windows s desktop For more infor...

Страница 78: ...ck 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 remove the Norton AntiVirus installer icon from your Windows desktop For more information about Norton AntiVirus refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu NTI CD Maker for models with CD RW T...

Страница 79: ...e To run PowerDVD 1 Double click the PowerDVD icon on your Windows desktop 2 Follow all onscreen instructions For more information about PowerDVD refer to the PowerDVD Help menu BIOS Setup utility The BIOS Setup utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s Basic Input Output System BIOS Since most computers are already properly configured and optimized there is no need to...

Страница 80: ... 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 installation 7 Reboot your computer Caution Using the Recovery CD will erase all files previously saved in your computer so make sure to back up your important files before starting the recovery process Make s...

Страница 81: ...6 Frequently asked questions ...

Страница 82: ...ms Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance key link www acersupport com ...

Страница 83: ...ing a power strip or AVR make sure that it is plugged in and turned on If the indicator 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 driv...

Страница 84: ...tion 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 Under Windows look for the volume control icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute option You could also press the volume control mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from mute to sound on If headphones ear...

Страница 85: ...center for assistance Caution If you reformat a diskette you will lose all data stored on it Q System cannot write to a diskette or disc A Check the following Make sure the diskette is not write protected See Disk drives on page 19 Make sure that you are using the correct type of disc or diskette See Disk drives on page 19 Check if the diskette is formatted correctly If not format it again Caution...

Страница 86: ...6 Frequently asked questions 78 ...

Страница 87: ...ty 10 multimedia 9 performance 9 front panel 11 I internal components 51 K keyboard 15 M mouse 18 O online guide 5 Q Q A 75 R rear panel 13 S setting up computer 25 27 area 25 chair 25 connecting peripherals external monitor 32 keyboard 27 power cable 33 keyboard 26 monitor 26 mouse 26 system boards 52 audio board 57 mainboard 52 system utilities 69 Acrobat Reader 69 LDCM 69 Norton AntiVirus 70 NT...

Страница 88: ...80 computer 52 58 install an expansion card 63 installation precautions 58 ESD 58 post installation 48 preinstallation 58 replace components 52 58 USB devices 39 ...

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