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Veriton 5200 User’s guide

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

3Package contents Before you unpack your computer, make sure that you have enough space to set up your computer. Carefully unpack the carton and re

1 First things first4Before you start...Please read the safety instructions listed in this section. Following these instructions on the care and use

5To clean your mouse1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse.2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth.3 Put the ball back

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2 System tour

This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.

9Features Here are just a few of your computer’s many features:Performance• Intel Pentium® 4 processor with Intel NetBurst™ micro-architecture• Syst

2 System tour10Front panelYour computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label Icon Description1 USB ports 2Microphone-in port (front)see

11Note: 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 you

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such cha

2 System tour12Rear panelYour computer’s rear panel consists of the following: Label Icon Color Description1Power supply2 Main power switch 3 Power

13For information on how to connect the peripherals, see “Connecting peripherals” on page 27 and “Connecting options” on page 37.8 White Network port

2 System tour14The keyboardYour computer comes with a USB keyboard. The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows

153 Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions, such as:• Windows + Tab: Activate the next Taskbar button•

2 System tour1610 Multimedia keys Allow you to do the following:• Play/Pause button - press to start playing the audio or video file. Press again t

17The mouseYour computer comes with a USB mouse. The mouse has one ratchet wheel and two buttons: a right button and a left button. Quickly pressing

2 System tour18Disk drivesYour Veriton 5200 computer comes with the following disk drives:Hard diskYour computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity

19will allow you to store and modify data in your diskettes. • When you put a label on a 3.5-inch diskette, make sure that the label is properly attac

2 System tour20• 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 circula

212 When the disc tray slides open, insert the CD/DVD with the label or title side of the disc facing upward. 3 Gently press the disc down to make su

iiiNoticesFCC noticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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3 Setting up your computer

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

25Arranging a comfortable work area Working safely begins with the arrangement of your work space and the proper use of equipment. For this reason, i

3 Setting up your computer26Positioning your monitorPlace your monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 50 to 60 centimeters away. Adjust

27Connecting peripheralsSetting up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the keyboard, the mouse, the moni

3 Setting up your computer28PS/2 keyboardPlug your PS/2 keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port (purple port) located on the rear panel of your

29Connecting your mouseUSB mousePlug your USB mouse cable into any of the USB ports (black port) located on the front and rear panel of your compu

3 Setting up your computer30PS/2 mousePlug the PS/2 mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port (green port) located on the rear panel of your computer.

31Serial mousePlug the serial mouse cable into any of the the serial ports (teal or turquoise port) located on the rear panel of your computer.

ivUse conditionsThis part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause

3 Setting up your computer32Connecting a CRT monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the CRT monitor cable into the CRT monitor port (blue por

33Connecting the power cableCaution: Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area. Make sure that it matches your computer’s voltage set

3 Setting up your computer34Turning on your computerAfter connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in the power cable, you are now ready to

353 On the front panel of your computer, press the power button. Important: Make sure that the power cable is properly plugged into an electrical out

3 Setting up your computer36Turning off your computerTo turn off your computer, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button, point to Shut Down.

37Connecting optionsConnecting your printerYour Veriton 5200 computer supports parallel, serial and USB printers.To connect a parallel printer, plug t

3 Setting up your computer38Connecting to the networkYou can connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. To do so, si

39Connecting USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a new serial bus design that is capable of cascading low-/medium-speed peripherals (less than

3 Setting up your computer40Note: Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to connect or daisy-chain more USB devices.

41Connecting multimedia devicesYour Veriton 5200 computer comes with multimedia features which allow you to connect such devices as speakers, a microp

v9 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 res

3 Setting up your computer42• earphones, headphones: connect to the Headphone/Earphone port (lime port) located on the front panel of your comput

43• external USB speakers: connect to the Audio-out/Line-out jack (lime jack) and USB port (black port) located on the rear panel of your compute

3 Setting up your computer44• joystick: connects to the Game/MIDI port (gold port) located on the rear panel of your computerNote: For informatio

4 Upgrading your computer

This chapter contains instructions on how to upgrade your computer and basic information about your system boards that you will find helpful when perf

47Installation precautionsBefore you install any computer component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain import

4 Upgrading your computer48Post-installation instructionsObserve the following after installing a computer component:1 See to it that all components

49Opening your computerCaution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected to it. Read the “

4 Upgrading your computer50To replace the computer cover1 Align the cover to the housing frame and then push it in to slide it back into place. 2 Tu

51Internal componentsThe figure below shows what your computer looks like once you remove the cover: No. Component1 3.5-inch drive bay2 5.25-inch dri

viLaser compliance statementThe CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive in this computer is a laser product. The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive’s classification label

4 Upgrading your computer52System boardsMainboard layoutThe mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer. It should look like the figure

53Label ComponentAGP AGP slotBT1 Battery CN2 PS/2 mouse (upper) and keyboard (lower) ports CN3 Power connector CN4 Network (upper) and USB (lower) por

4 Upgrading your computer54 1 Share connection with serial port 2 (COM 2) 2 Default valueFN1 3-pin CPU fan connector FN2 3-pin system

55Audio boardThe audio board that came with your computer should look like the figure that follows. Note: The system has two microphone-in ports (fr

4 Upgrading your computer56Upgrading your computerCertain components of your computer are upgradeable such as the memory, the hard disk and the expan

574 Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the socket (b). To install a DIMM 1 Locate the DIMM socket on the mainboard. 2 Open the clips on

4 Upgrading your computer58To reconfigure your computerYour computer automatically detects the amount of additional memory installed. Run the BIOS S

595 Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk to the disk frame and detach the hard disk. Set the screws aside. 6 Insert the new hard disk into t

4 Upgrading your computer607 Reinstall the metal bracket frame to the housing. 8 Connect the power and disk drive cables to the hard disk. 9 Replace

614 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

ContentsNotices iiiFCC notice iiiImportant safety instructions ivYear 2000 compliance statement vLaser compliance statement viLithium battery sta

4 Upgrading your computer627 Secure the card to your computer with a screw. 8 Replace the computer cover. When you turn on the computer, BIOS automat

5 System utilities

This chapter describes the applications that came with your computer.

65System utilitiesDepending on the hardware and optional features installed in your Veriton 5200 computer, your system came bundled with several progr

5 System utilities662 Follow all onscreen instructions.For more information on how to use LDCM, refer to the LDCM Help menu. Note: LDCM only support

67PowerDVD (for models with DVD)PowerDVD is a high-quality DVD player software which allows you to enjoy your favorite movies and karaoke right at you

5 System utilities68need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems and get the "Run Setup" message, you will n

69Reinstalling programsIf you uninstall one of the preinstalled programs and want to reinstall it, do the following: 1 Make sure that the system is tu

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6 Frequently asked questions

Turning on your computer 34Turning off your computer 36Connecting options 37Connecting your printer 37Connecting to the network 38Connecting USB devic

This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more se

73FAQsAcer is dedicated in bringing you a reliable and easy to maintain computer. However, we realize that some problems may arise unexpectedly. Bel

6 Frequently asked questions74Q: Nothing appears on the screen.A: Your computer’s power management function automatically blanks the screen to save

75• Check your drive by using a good (i.e., undamaged) diskette or a good CD/DVD. If your floppy drive, CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive cannot read the in

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77IndexBBIOS Setup utility 67Ccomputer coverremove 49replace 50computer maintenance 4CDs/DVDs 19cleaning 4diskettes 18servicing

78remove DIMM 56computer 52, 56install an expansion card 60installation precautions 56ESD 56post-installation 48preinstallation

1 First things first