Acer 7600 series Bedienungsanleitung

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1 First things first4Security • Chassis lock (Kensington compatible)• Chassis intrusion alarmChassis Three models: H80, H40, H34AWake system Wake on

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This 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 th

6 Frequently asked questions96Frequently asked questionsThe following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your compute

97Q: Nothing appears on the screen.A: Your computer’s power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. Just press any key t

6 Frequently asked questions98Q: System cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information.A: Check the following:• Make sure that you are usin

99Appendix A: NoticesWU8711tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!::!!Npoebz-!Bqsjm!8-!3114!!4;15!QN

Appendix A: Notices100FCC noticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of t

101Use conditionsThis part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cau

Appendix A: Notices102make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.9. Never push obje

103Laser compliance statementThe CD or DVD drive in this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive’s classification label (shown below) is loc

5Package contents Before you unpack your computer, make sure that you have enough space to set up your computer. Carefully unpack the carton and re

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105Appendix B: Taking care of your computerWU8711tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!216!!Npoebz-!Bqsjm!8-!3114!!4;15!QN

Appendix B: Taking care of your computer106Please read the important instructions listed in this section. Following these instructions will help you

1072 Use a soft cloth moistened with water and gently wipe the exterior of the computer and the keyboard. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.To cl

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109IndexAaccessing the online guide 6applications 76BBIOS utility 84Ccomputer maintenance 106cleaning 106servicing 106connecting opt

Index110system boards 60audio board 64mainboard 60, 61system utilitiesAcrobat Reader 77Norton AntiVirus 79NTI CD-Maker 81PowerDV

1 First things first6Accessing the user’s guideThis user’s guide is also available on your computer as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. To access the user

2 System tourWU8711tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!8!!Npoebz-!Bqsjm!8-!3114!!4;15!QN

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This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.WU8711tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!:!!Npoebz-!Bqsjm!8-!3114!!4;15!QN

2 System tour10Features Here are just a few of your computer’s many features:Performance• Intel Pentium® 4 supporting FSB up to 800 MHzor• Intel Ce

11• One parallel port• One VGA port• Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports (two internal, two on the front and four on the rear panel)• High-spee

2 System tour12Front panelYour computer’s front panel consists of the following: WU8711tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!23!!Npoebz-!Bqsjm!8-!3114!!4;15!QN

13 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 ena

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 tour14Rear panelYour computer’s rear panel consists of the following:WU8711tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!25!!Npoebz-!Bqsjm!8-!3114!!4;15!QN

15For information on how to connect the peripherals, see page 35 and “Connecting options” on page 43.Label Icon Color Component1 Power cord socket2 Vo

2 System tour16KeyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys.For information

17Programmable keysThe programmable keys help you directly access a URL (Web site) or launch any program, files, or application in your system. The fi

2 System tour18Internet/Suspend keysThe Internet/Suspend keys consist of three buttons: Icon Key DescriptionEmail Launches your email applicatio

19Multimedia keysAllow you to conveniently play, pause, stop, step forward, or step back a song or movie using your keyboard. Icon Key Description

2 System tour20Volume control/Mute knobThe volume control/mute knob controls the speaker volume. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the

21Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off to switch between two functions. Lock key DescriptionCaps Lock When act

2 System tour22Cursor keys The cursor keys, also called the arrow keys, let you move the cursor around the screen. They serve the same function as th

23Windows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key DescriptionWindows logo key Start button. Combinations with th

iii1 First things first 1System specifications 4Package contents 5Accessing the user’s guide 62 System tour 7Features 10Performance 10Multimedia

2 System tour24Function keysThe function keys, F1 - F12, let you perform specific functions, depending on the application that uses them.Palm rest Th

25Optical driveYour computer may come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or a combo DVD/CD-RW drive. This drive is located on the front panel of your computer.

2 System tour262. When the disc tray slides open, place the CD or DVD gently on the tray. Make sure that the label or title side of the disc is faci

27• 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 e

2 System tour28Hard disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (E-IDE) hard disk. For instructions on how to upgrade or re

3 Setting up your computerWU8711tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!3:!!Npoebz-!Bqsjm!8-!3114!!4;15!QN

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This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals.WU8711tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!42!!Npoeb

3 Setting up your computer32Arranging a comfortable work area Working safely begins with the arrangement of your work space and the proper use of equ

33 Positioning your monitorPlace your monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 50 to 60 centimeters away. Adjust the display in such a way

ivConnecting your printer 43Connecting the modem (optional) 44Connecting to the network 45Connecting multimedia devices 46Connecting USB devices 494

3 Setting up your computer34touch. If you feel any shoulder or neck strain, stop for a while and check your posture.• Position your keyboard in fron

35Connecting peripheralsSetting up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the mouse, the keyboard, the moni

3 Setting up your computer36PS/2 mousePlug the PS/2 mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port (green port) located on the rear panel of your computer.WU

37Connecting your keyboardUSB keyboardPlug your USB keyboard cable into any of the USB ports (black port) located on the front and rear panels of yo

3 Setting up your computer38PS/2 keyboardPlug your PS/2 keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port (purple port) located on the rear panel of your

39Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port (blue port) located on the rear panel of your comp

3 Setting up your computer40Connecting the power cableCaution: Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area. Make sure that it matches

41Turning on your computerAfter connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in the power cable, you are now ready to turn the computer on and ge

3 Setting up your computer42Turning off your computerTo turn off your computer, follow the steps below.For Windows XP:1 On the Windows XP taskbar, cl

43Connecting optionsConnecting your printerYour computer supports parallel, serial and USB printers.To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer ca

vAppendix A: Notices 99Appendix B: Taking care of your computer 105Important tips 106Cleaning and servicing 106Asking for technical assistance 107Inde

3 Setting up your computer44Connecting the modem (optional)Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line and handset line into the

45Connecting to the networkYou can connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. To do so, simply plug the network cable

3 Setting up your computer46Connecting multimedia devicesYou can connect multimedia devices such as microphone, earphone or headphone, external speak

47• earphones, headphones: connect to the Headphone-out jack (lime jack) located on the front panel of your computerNote: To adjust the volume of

3 Setting up your computer48• external speakers: connect to the Audio-out/Line-out jack (lime jack) located on the rear panel of your computer.

49Connecting USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus design that is capable of cascading peripherals such as a digital camera, keyboar

3 Setting up your computer50Note: Some USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to connect or daisy-chain more USB devices.WU8711tfsjft

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

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4 Upgrading your computer54Installation precautionsBefore you install any computer component, we recommend that you read the following sections. The

55Post-installation instructionsObserve the following after installing a computer component:1 See to it that the components are installed according to

4 Upgrading your computer56Opening your computerCaution! Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals co

574 Hold one side panel with both hands. Slide it back about an inch and then gently pull it outward to detach it. Do the same to the other side. To

4 Upgrading your computer582 Secure the side panels with the four screws you removed earlier. WU8711tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!69!!Npoebz-!Bqsjm!8-!3114!!4

59Internal componentsThe figure below shows what your computer looks like once you remove the side panel: Note: The mainboard model shown in the fig

4 Upgrading your computer60System boardsMainboard layoutThe mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer. Refer to the section below for

61Veriton 7600G mainboard layout WU8711tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!72!!Npoebz-!Bqsjm!8-!3114!!4;15!QN

4 Upgrading your computer62Label ComponentAGP1AGP slot (VT7600G only) see noteAUD1 Line-in (top), line-out (middle), and rear microphone-in (bottom)

63Note: For the location of the AGP slot on the Veriton 7600!mainboard, see page 59.JFP1 HDD LED, Power LED connectorPower button and Reset switch co

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4 Upgrading your computer64Audio boardThe audio board that came with your computer should look like the figure that follows. Note: The system has

65Upgrading your computerCertain components of your computer are upgradeable such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. You

4 Upgrading your computer663 Press the holding clips on both sides of the DDR DIMM socket outward to release the DDR DIMM (a). Gently pull the DDR D

67into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly. Turn the DDR DIMM around and try to insert it again. To reconfigure your computerYour comput

4 Upgrading your computer683 (a) Detach the power and hard disk cables from the hard disk. (b) Detach the hard disk from the drive frame. 4 (a) Inser

695 Secure it with the four screws you removed earlier. Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corres

4 Upgrading your computer704 Pull out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot. 5 Remove the expansion card from its protective pa

717 Secure the card to your computer with a screw you removed earlier. 8 Replace the side panel (see page 57).When you turn on the computer, BIOS (Bas

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This chapter describes the system specifications and the contents of your computer package .WU8711tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!3!!Npoebz-!Bqsjm!8-!3114!!4;15!

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This chapter describes applications that are preinstalled on your computer.WU8711tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!86!!Npoebz-!Bqsjm!8-!3114!!4;15!QN

5 System utilities76Depending on the hardware and optional features installed in your computer, your system came bundled with several program utiliti

77Acrobat ReaderAcrobat Reader is a software that lets you view, navigate, browse and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files on all major co

5 System utilities78Acer LANScope (optional)Acer LANScope allows desktop management via the Web, standard network, or dial-up connections. It is com

79Norton AntiVirusNorton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software which finds and repairs infected files, protects against viruses to keep your computer da

5 System utilities80You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are usin

81NTI CD-Maker (for models with CD-RW) The NTI CD-Maker is a CD-Recording software which allows you to create and copy audio, data and videos to CD-R

5 System utilities824 Click the Start button to begin copying.For more information about NTI CD-Maker and its other features, refer to the NTl CD-Mak

83PowerDVD (for models with DVD)PowerDVD is a high-quality, pure software DVD player which brings high-quality movies and karaoke to your multimedia P

3System specificationsComponent SpecificationProcessor• Intel Pentium®4 1.8 - 3.6 GHz• Intel Celeron® 2.0 - 2.6 GHzSystem memory Four SDRAM slots supp

5 System utilities84BIOS utilityThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)

85Reinstalling programsIf you uninstall one of the preinstalled programs and want to reinstall it, do the following: 1 Make sure that the system is tu

5 System utilities86Recovering your systemIf your operating system files are lost or damaged, the recovery process will restore your system's or

872 Press the button. After a moment the following screen will appear on your display.3 Click OK. You will be prompted again to continue. WU8711tfsjft

5 System utilities884 Click OK again. 5 After 15 seconds the system will reboot and initate the restore operation. WU8711tfsjft`FO/cppl!!Qbhf!99!!Npo

896 After the recovery operation finishes the system will reboot again. You will be required to go through the setup process again.Caution! Running

5 System utilities90Using Backup (Windows XP only)The Backup utility creates copies of information on your hard disk. In the event that the original

91Disk Defragmenter (Windows XP only)The disk degfragmentation utility consolidates files and folders on your computer’s hard disk. This allows your c

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