Acer Veriton 5200 User's Manual
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1. sized keys that include separate cursor keys two Windows keys and twelve function keys For information on how to connect your USB keyboard please see Connecting peripherals on page 27 CEE SF OOO OO C e _JEOONUMUNIT JCI JE 1 Function keys Access most of the computer s controls like F1 F12 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 detter gt 15 3 Windows logo key Start button Combinations with this key perform special functions such as Windows Tab Activate the next Taskbar button e Windows E Explore My Computer Windows F Find Document e Windows M Minimize All Shift Windows M Undo Mini mize All e Windows R Displays the Run dia log box Application key Opens the applications context menu same function as clicking the right button of the mouse Cursor keys Also called the arrow keys These keys let you move the cursor around the screen They serve the same function as the arrow keys on the numeric pad when the Num Lock is toggled off Palm rest detach able Num Loc2. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition e Ifthe product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman 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 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 rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters Year 2000 compliance statement The Veriton 5200 computer carries the Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant logo which certifies that this model has been tested by NSTL using the YMark2000 test and has been found to meet NSTL s standards for Year 2000 hardware compliance For more details check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center
3. CD RW drive 12 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive Skip bp 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 floppy drive indicator 17 5 25 inch drive bay 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 microphone in port in front and disables the one at the back Refer to the Veriton 5200 online guide for instructions on how to enable the rear microphone in port 12 2 System tour Rear panel Your computer s rear panel consists of the following 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 lt gt 13 8 a White Network port 8a 9 Teal or Serial port 1 Turquoise 10 Teal or Serial port 2 Turquoise 11 N Burgundy Parallel Printer port 12 amp Gold Game MIDI port 13 Lime Audio out Line out jack gt Pa 14 Light Audio in Line in jack blue 15 NI Microphone in port rear A 16 Expansion slots 17 oS CRT LCD monitor port For information on how to connect the peripherals see Connecting peripherals on page 27 and Connecting options on page 37 14 2 System tour The keyboard Your computer comes with a USB keyboard The keyboard has full
4. features which allow you to connect such devices as speakers a microphone speakers headphones or earphones an external CD player and a joystick for games Note The multimedia devices shown below are for your reference only Actual device models may vary in different countries Plug the devicesin as follows A 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 microphone in port in front and disables the one at the back Refer to your online guide for intructions on how to enable the rear microphone in port 42 3 Setting up your computer e earphones headphones connect to the Headphone Earphone port 2 lime port located on the front panel of your computer Note To adjust the volume of the headphones click on 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 know on the USB keyboard 43 e external USB speakers connect to the Audio out Line out jack gt lime jack and USB port amp black port located on the rear panel of your computer e audio line in device connects to the Audio in Line in jack gt light blue jack lo
5. menu LANDesk Client M anager LDCM LANDesk Client Manager LDCM allows desktop management via the Web standard network or dial up connections It is compatible with the leading management specifications such as Wired for Management 2 0 Desktop Management Interface DM1 v2 0 and others To run LDCM 1 Double click the LDCM icon on your Windows desktop 66 5 System utilities 2 Follow all onscreen instructions For more information on how to use LDCM refer to the LDCM Help menu Note LDCM only supports models running on WindowsMe and Windows 2000 Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirusis an antivirus software which detects and repairs infected files in your system It also serves as an antivirus shield by scanning email attachments to ensure that no infected file disturbs the integrity of your system data To install Norton AntiVirus 1 Double click 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 M aker 2000 for models with CD RW The NTI CD M aker 2000 is a CD recording software which lets you cre ate and copy audio data and video files to CD R W discs Available only on models with CD R
6. should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation 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 the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating 10 11 12 13 14 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out partsthat could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 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 wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product c Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water d
7. use liquid or aerosol cleaners To clean your mouse 1 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 and close the cover When to contact a service technician e If you dropped and damaged the computer e If liquid has been spilled into the computer e If the computer is not operating normally e f a computer problem persists even after you have checked and done the troubleshooting tips discussed in the Frequently asked questions section on page 73 e If your problem is not listed in the Frequently asked questions section on page 73 e 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 centers available in your area Accessing your online guide For on the go help information about your computer refer to the Veriton 5200 online guide To access the online guide simply double click on the Veriton 5200 online icon on your Windows desktop 1 First things first 2 System tour This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer Features Here are just a few of your computer s many features Performance e Intel Pentium 4 processor with Intel NetBurst m
8. 1 L U29 U16 CNX 1 CN14 53 AGP AGP slot BT1 Battery CN2 PS 2 mouse upper and keyboard lower ports CN3 Power connector CN4 Network upper and USB lower ports CN5 Serial port lower right and left and parallel port upper CN6 Memory stick connector CN7 IDE 2 connector CN8 IDE 1 connector CN9 MIDI game upper line out left line in middle and rear micin 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 CN23 EXT PCI slot CNM1 SmartCard COM 2 connector CNSW1 IDE cold swap connector CNX1 Audio FPIO connector DIMM 1 3 DIMM sockets 1 3 54 4 Upgrading your computer FN1 3 pin CPU fan connector FN2 3 pin system fan connector FN3 3 pin system fan connector JP1 LAN active LED connector JP3 Model select JP14 1 2 Clear CMOS 2 3 Normal PCI1 to 3 PCI slots 1 to 3 U5 CPU socket U12 Intel 845 chipset U16 SM SC chipset U21 Intel ICH2 chipset U29 BIOS chipset 1 Share connection with serial port 2 COM 2 2 Default value 55 Audio board The audio board that came with your
9. Norton AntiVirus 66 NTI CD Maker 2000 66 PowerDVD 67 reinstalling programs 69 VariSpeed 67 T technical assistance 5 troubleshooting 73 turning off computer 36 software shutdown 36 suspend mode 36 turning on computer 34 34 U upgrade add memory 56 install DIMM 57 reconfigure computer 58 78 remove DIMM 56 computer 52 56 install an expansion card 60 installation precautions 56 ESD 56 post installation 48 preinstallation 56 replace components 52 56 replace the hard disk 58 USB devices 39
10. RW drive cannot read the information on the good diskette or CD DVD there may be a problem with the drive Contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance 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 18 Make sure that you are using the correct type of disc or diskette See Disk drives on page 18 Check if the diskette is formatted correctly If not format it again 76 6 Frequently asked questions Index B BIOS Setup utility 67 C computer cover remove 49 replace 50 computer maintenance 4 CDs DVDs 19 cleaning 4 diskettes 18 servicing 4 connecting options multimedia devices 41 audio line indevice 43 earphones headphones 42 external speakers 41 joystick 41 microphone 41 network 37 38 printer 37 D disk drives 18 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive 19 inserting 20 floppy drive 18 not write protect 19 write protect 18 hard disk drive 18 F features 9 connectivity 9 multimedia 9 performance 9 front panel 10 internal components 51 K keyboard 14 77 M mouse 17 o online guide 5 Q Q amp A 73 R rear panel 12 S setting up computer 25 27 area 25 chair 25 connecting peripherals external monitor 32 keyboard 27 power cable 33 keyboard 26 monitor 26 mous 26 system boards 52 audio board 55 mainboard 52 system utilities 65 Acrobat Reader 65 LDCM 65
11. 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 32 3 Setting up your computer Connecting a CRT monitor To connect a monitor simply plug the CRT monitor cable into the CRT monitor port O blue port located on the rear panel of your computer Note Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information 33 Connecting the power cable Caution Before you proceed check the voltage range in your area Make sure that it matches your computer s voltage setting refer to page 12 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 34 3 Setting up your computer 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 fax speakers etc 2 Ontherear 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 35 3 Onth
12. Veriton 5200 User s guide Copyright 2001 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Veriton 5200 User s guide Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disdaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your 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 Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer and the Acer Logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc Other company s product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies Notices FCC notice This
13. W drive installed To run NTI CD M aker 2000 1 Double click the NTI CD Maker 2000 icon on your Windows desktop 2 Follow all onscreen instructions For more information on how to use the NTI CD Maker 2000 refer to the NTI CD Maker 2000 Help menu 67 PowerDVD for models with DVD PowerDVD is a high quality DVD player software which allows you to enjoy your favorite movies and karaoke right at your desktop You can play back high resolution DVD titles or MPEG 2 files in MPEG 2 video and Dolby Digital AC 3 audio Available only on models with DVD ROM installed PowerDVD offers a complete set of navigation commands and provides such advanced features as multi angle switching multi language and multi subtitle selection and parental control option making each multimedia session an individual experience The i Power Internet Enabling feature lets you link to online DVD resources via the Power DVD Desktop Portal Page 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 VariSpeed Windows Me only VariSpeed is a utility program which allows you to set the CD ROM speed to your desired level This feature lets you reduce the noise level of the CD ROM drive To set the speed of the CD ROM drive double click on the VariSpeed icon on the taskbar and choose the Set Speed tab The Set Speed screen wi
14. at http global acer com service pcy2000 html vi Laser compliance statement The 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 Shown 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 isincorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Notices FCC notice Important safety instructions Year 2000 compliance statement Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement 1 First things first Package contents Before you start Important tips Cleaning and servicing Asking for technical assistance Accessing your online guide 2 System tour Features Performance Multimedia Connectivity Front panel Rear panel The keyboard The mouse Disk drives Hard disk 3 5 inch floppy drive CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive 3 Setting up your computer Arranging a comfortable work area Adjusting your chair Positioning your Veriton 5200 Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboard Positioning your mouse Connecting peripherals Connecting your keyboard Connecting your mouse Connecting a CRT monitor Connecting the power cable uUuubBR RW HA O LO L I 10 12 17 18 18 18 19 Cont
15. cated on the rear panel of your computer 44 3 Setting up your computer e joystick connects to the Game MIDI port amp 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 4 Upgrading your computer This chapter contains instructions on how to upgrade your computer and basic information about your system boardsthat you will find helpful when performing the upgrade process 47 Installation precautions Before you install any computer component we recommend that you read the following sections These sections contain important ESD precautions along with preinstallation and post installation instructions ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage your processor disk drives expansion boards and other components Always observe the following precautions before you install a computer component 1 Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it 2 Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the computer before handling components If a wrist strap isnot 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 Th
16. computer should look like the figure that follows CN1 JP 1 RENE CN3 CN2 JK1 JK2 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 port front JK2 Audio out port 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 microphone in port in front and disablesthe one at the back Refer to your online guide for instructions on how to enable the rear microphone in port 56 4 Upgrading your computer Upgrading your computer Certain components of your computer are upgradeable such asthe memory the hard disk and the expansion cards However for safety purposes we do not recommend that you perform these upgrades yourself If you want to replace or upgrade any of these components contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance Installing additional memory The three 168 pin sockets on the mainboard support Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM type DIMMs You may install 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB or 1 GB capacity DIMMS single and double density for a maximum memory capacity of 3 GB The SDRAM DIMMsshould work under 3 3 volts 5 volt memory devices are not supported PC 100 100M Hz and PC 133 133 MHz SDRAM are sup
17. 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there isno guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e 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 e 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 terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radi
18. dia Player To configure the settings of each key right click on the Magic Keyboard icon located on your Windows desktop 17 The mouse Your computer comes with a USB mouse The mouse has one ratchet wheel and two buttons a right button and a left button Quickly pressing and releasing the buttons is called clicking Sometimes you will need to do a double click dicking the same button twice quickly or a right click clicking the right button quickly For information on how to connect your USB mouse see Connecting peripherals on page 27 1 Left button Allows you to select with a click and exe cute with a double dick 2 Ratchet wheel Allowsyou to easily scroll By moving the wheel with your index finger you can quickly move through multiple pages lines or windows Also functions as a third button allowing you to quickly click or double click an icon or a selected item 3 Right button Opens the applications context menu For information on how to clean your mouse see To dean 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 18 2 System tour Disk drives Your Veriton 5200 computer comes with the following disk drives Hard disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high capacity Enhanced IDE E IDE hard disk Refer to Replacing the hard disk on page 58 for instructions on how to upg
19. e 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 36 3 Setting up your computer Turning off your computer To turn off your computer on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button point to Shut Down select Shut down from the dropdown window then click on OK You can then 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 along time or if your computer needs servicing 37 Connecting options Connecting your printer Your Veriton 5200 computer supports parallel serial and USB printers To connect a parallel printer plug the printer cable into the parallel printer port burgundy port located 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 com
20. en unplug all cables from the power outlets Open your computer according to the instructions on page 49 Follow the ESD precautions described above when handling a computer component 4 Remove any expansion board s or peripheral s that block access to the DIMM sockets or other component connector Warning Failure to turn off the computer properly before you start installing components may cause serious damage Do not attempt to open upgrade and reconfigure your computer unless you are a qualified service technician See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you wish to install 48 4 Upgrading your computer Post installation instructions Observe the following after installing 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 Connect the necessary cables Replace the computer cover Turn on the computer 49 Opening your computer Caution Before you proceed make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected to it Read the Preinstallation instructions on page 47 You need to open your computer before you can install additional components See the following section for instructions To remove the computer cover 1 2 3 Turn off your computer and unplug all cables Place your comp
21. ents Turning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting options Connecting your printer Connecting to the network Connecting USB devices Connecting multimedia devices 4 Upgrading your computer Installation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions Post installation instructions Opening your computer To remove the computer cover To replace the computer cover Internal components System boards Mainboard layout Audio board Upgrading your computer Installing additional memory Replacing the hard disk Installing an expansion card 5 System utilities System utilities Acrobat Reader LANDesk Client Manager LDCM Norton AntiVirus NTI CD M aker 2000 PowerDVD VariSpeed BIOS Setup utility Reinstalling programs 6 Frequently asked questions FAQs Index 1 First things first This chapter describes the contents of your computer package and also provides important tips on how to take care of your computer Package contents Before you unpack your computer make sure that you have enough space to set up your computer Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents If any of the following items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately e Veriton 5200 e Items contained in the accessory box e USB keyboard e USB mouse e User s guide and installation poster e Other user documentation and third party software 1 First things first Before you start Please read the safet
22. he chair back Your torso works harder to maintain balance if you do not rest your body on the chair back Positioning your Veriton 5200 Take note of the following when selecting a location for your computer Do not put your computer near any equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as radio transmitters televisions copy machines or heating and air conditioning equipment e Avoid dusty areas and extremes of temperature and humidity e You may place your computer beside your desk or under your table aslong asit does not block the space that you need for working and moving 26 3 Setting up your computer Positioning your monitor Place your monitor at a comfortable viewing distance usually 50 to 60 centimeters away 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 to 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 e The keyboard should be placed just above your lap Adjust the keyboard height by flipping the folding stands located under the keyboard e 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 stra
23. icro architecture e System memory expandable to a maximum of 3 GB e Power management function e 3 5 inch floppy drive e Optical drive CD ROM DVD ROM or CD RW drive e High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Multimedia e 128 bit graphics accelerator installed in the AGP Pro card slot e 3 D quality audio system via onboard audio controller e Audio in Line in Audio out Line out Headphone out Mic in and Game M IDI interfaces 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 microphone in port in front and disables the one at the back Connectivity e __ PS2 mouse and keyboard interfaces e Two serial and one parallel interfaces e Universal Serial Bus USB ports two on the front and two on the rear panel e High speed fax data PCI modem optional e __10Base T 100Base TX network support with remote wake up function 10 2 System tour Front panel Your computer s front panel consists of the following 1 USB ports o gt 2 Microphone in port front See note A P 3 Headphone Earphone port Q 4 Hard disk activity indicator w 5 ii System activity indicator 11 6 d Power indicator 7 D Power button 8 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW Headphone Earphone port 9 Volume control tuner 10 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive indicator 11 CD ROM DVD ROM
24. igital Video Discs DVDs as well DVD or DVD ROM isa new type of CD ROM that holdsa 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 compact lightweight and easy to carry around However they are more delicate than diskettes and must be handled with extra care Here are some tips on how to take care of your CDs and DVDs e Keep your discsin a disk case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disc impair the disc lens reader on the CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive or stop the computer from successfully reading the disc e When handling discs always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints 20 2 System tour e When cleaning discs use a dean dust free doth and wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge Do not wipe in a circular motion e Clean your CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive regularly You may refer to the deaning 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 21 2 Whenthedisctray slides open insert the CD DVD with the
25. in stop for a while and check your posture e Position your keyboard in front of your monitor Putting your keyboard beside your monitor will make you turn your head while you type which could add tension to your neck muscles that may later result in neck strain Positioning your mouse e The mouse should be placed on the same surface as your keyboard so that you can reach it with ease e Adjust its position to allow enough space for movement without making you stretch or lean over e Use your arm to move the mouse Do not rest your wrist on the table when moving the mouse 27 Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer iseasy For 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 amp gt black port located on the front and rear panel of your computer 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 29 Connecting your mouse USB mouse Plug your USB mouse cable into any of the USB ports amp black port located on the front and rear panel of your computer 30 3 Setting up your computer 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 31
26. k Scroll Lock Provides a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing When activated the keypad is set to numeric mode i e the keys function asa calculator complete with arithmetic oper ators such as x and When activated the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up arrow or down arrow respectively Take note that Scroll Lock may not work with some appli cations Volume control Mute knob gp The volume control mute knob controls the speaker volume Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the volume Press it to toggle between mute and sound 16 2 System tour 10 Multimedia keys Allow you to do the following e Play Pause button m e press to start playing the audio or video file Press again to pause Stop button m pressto stop play ing the audio or video file Forward button PH pressto skip forward to the next file and start play ing e Backward button pressto skip backward to the previous file and start playing 11 Internet Suspend Consist of three buttons keys e Email button amp launches your email application Web browser button WWW launches your current default browser Suspend Resume button 7 putsthe system to sleep when pressed To wake the system press it again 12 Programmable Access a URL Web site or launch any pro keys gram file or application in your system The fifth key is set to launch the Windows Me
27. label or title side of the disc facing upward 3 Gently press the disc down to make sure that it is properly inserted Caution 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 22 2 System tour 3 Setting up your computer This chapter contains step by step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals 25 Arranging a comfortable work area Working safely begins with the arrangement of your work space and the proper use of equipment For this reason it is very important to take time and think about how you are going to arrange your work area Here are some points to consider Adjusting your chair Having the right kind of chair does not necessarily mean that you ll be properly supported It isnecessary to adjust your chair to fit your body Proper body posture will make you more comfortable and productive e Avoid tilting your chair If you have a chair that tilts lock the tilt knobs so that your chair will not tilt forward or backward while you are using your computer e 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 e Rest your body on t
28. ll appear Drag the lever to the desired level VariSpeed isa utility program which allows you to control the CD ROM speed to reduce its noise level Note This utility is only available for models running on Windows Me with an AOpen CD ROM installed BIOS Setup utility The BIOS Setup utility isa 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 68 5 System utilities need to run thisutility However if you encounter configuration problems and get the Run Setup message you will need to run this utility Note Before you run BIOS make sure that you have saved all open files The computer reboots immediately after you exit Setup To run the BIOS utility press the key combination Ctrl Alt sc For more information about BIOS and how to configure your computer refer to the Veriton 5200 online guide see Accessing the online guide on page 5 69 Reinstalling programs If you uninstall one of the preinstalled programs and want to reinstall it do the following 1 Make sure that the system is turned on 2 Insert the System CD into the CD or DVD drive 3 Follow all onscreen instructions 4 Remove the System CD and insert the Recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive 5 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 dri
29. nd then insert it into the slot Make sure that the card is properly seated 62 4 Upg er 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 5 System utilities This chapter describes the applications that came with your computer 65 System utilities Depending on the hardware and optional featuresinstalled in your Veriton 5200 computer your system came bundled with several program utilities designed to streamline your computer s operations These utilities may include any of the following e Acrobat Reader e LANDesk Client Manager LDCM e Norton AntiVirus e NTI CD Maker 2000 e PowerDVD e VariSpeed e BlOSutility All these applications are very easy to use However if you need more help and information you may refer to the online help of each of these software applications Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is a software that lets you view navigate browse and print Adobe Portable Document Format PDF filesin 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 information about Acrobat Reader refer to its Help
30. o and TV reception Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer iv Use conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save these instructions for future reference 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before deaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 5 Slotsand openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covere The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product
31. ort center for support Q My printer does not work A Do any the following e Make sure that the printer cable is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on e Make sure that the printer cable is securely connected to the computer See Connecting your printer on page 37 for information on how to connect a printer to your computer e For additional information concerning the printer refer to the printer s documentation Q No sound comes out from the computer A Check the following e 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 pressthe volume control mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from mute to sound on e If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out port of your computer the internal or built in speakers are automatically turned off Q System cannot read a diskette the hard disk CD or DVD A Check the following e Make sure that you are using the correct type of disc or diskette See Disk drives on page 18 e Check if the diskette is formatted correctly If not format it again e Make sure the diskette or CD DVD is properly inserted in the drive e Check if the CD DVD is clean and is not scratched 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
32. ported Contact your dealer for qualified DIMM vendors Caution Do not install and use both PC 100 and PC 133 SDRAM together Such a combination might cause your computer to malfunction 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 Observe the ESD precautions on page 47 when installing or removing a computer component To remove a DIMM Before you can install a new DIMM in a socket remove first any previ ously installed DIMM 1 Remove the computer cover 2 Locate the DIMM socket on the mainboard 3 Pressthe holding clips on both sides of the DIMM socket outward to release the DIMM a 57 4 Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the socket b To install a DIMM 1 Locate the DIMM socket on the mainboard Open the dips on the socket Align then insert the DIMM into the socket a Press the clips inward to lock the DIMM into the socket b WN 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 58 4 Upgrading your computer To reconfigure your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of additional memory installed Run the BIOS Setup utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a no
33. puter In the same manner connect a USB printer by plugging the printer cable into any of the USB ports located on the front and rear panel 38 3 Setting up your computer Connecting to the network You can connect your computer to a Local Area Network LAN using a network cable To do so simply plug the network cable into the network port E 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 39 Connecting USB devices Universal Serial Bus USB is a new serial bus design that is capable of cascading low medium speed peripherals less than 12 Mbps such as a keyboard mouse joystick scanner printer and modem With USB complex cable connections can be eliminated Your computer comes with four USB ports two each on both the front and rear panels 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 lt gt black port Note The USB devices shown below are for your reference only Actual device models may vary in different countries 3 Setting up your computer 40 in USB port which allows you Note Most USB devices have a built to connect or daisy chain more USB devices 41 Connecting multimedia devices Your Veriton 5200 computer comes with multimedia
34. rade or replace your hard disk 3 5 inch floppy drive Your computer s 3 5 inch floppy drive 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 e Always make backup copies of the diskettes that contain important data or program files e Keep diskettes away from magnetic fields and sources of heat e Avoid removing a diskette from the floppy drive when the drive activity indicator ison e Write protect your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure To do this side the write protect tab to the write protect position 1 Sliding the write protect tab to the not write protect position 2 19 will allow you to store and modify data in your diskettes e When you put a label on a 3 5 inch diskette make sure that the label is properly attached flat on the surface and within the labeling area area with a sight surface depression on the diskette An improperly attached label may cause a diskette to get stuck in the floppy drive when you are inserting or removing it CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive Your computer may come with a CD ROM a DVD ROM or a CD RW drive This drive is located on the front panel of your computer The CD ROM drive allows you to play different types of compact discs CDs The DVD ROM drive allows you to play not only old CD ROMs CD I discs and video CDs but new D
35. te of it For more information on BIOS refer to the Veriton 5200 online guide see Accessing your online guide on page 5 Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer s hard disk 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 frame to the housing 4 Lift up the metal bracket and pull it out 59 5 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 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 60 4 Upgrading your computer 7 Reinstall the metal bracket frame to the housing 8 Connect the power and disk drive cables to the hard disk 9 Replace the computer cover Installing an expansion card Note Observe the Preinstallation instructions on page 47 when installing or removing a computer component To install an expansion card 1 Remove the computer cover 2 Locate an empty PCI dot on the mainboard 3 Remove the screw that holds the bracket to the computer Save the screw 61 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 a
36. turned on e Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of the computer is set to the correct voltage e If you are using a power strip or AVR make sure that it is plugged in and turned on If the indicator is lit check the following e Isa 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 e The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart your computer Thiswill automatically diagnose your system and make necessary fixes However if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem then you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to its original default factory settings 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 Refer to your Veriton 5200 online guide for instructions on the recovery process 74 6 Frequently asked questions Q Nothing appears on the screen A Your computer s power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not work you can restart your computer If restarting your computer does not work contact your dealer or the technical supp
37. uter on a flat steady surface Turn the thumbscrews counterclockwise with your fingers to release the cover Hold the cover with both hands Slide it back about an inch and then gently pull it upward to detach it 50 4 Upgrading your computer To replace the computer cover 1 Align the cover to the housing frame and then push it in to slide it back into place Turn the thumbscrews clockwise to secure the cover 51 Internal components The figure below shows what your computer looks like once you remove the cover 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 52 4 Upgrading your computer System boards M ainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer It should look like the figure shown below CN3 CN8 CN7 BT1 FN3 CN15 CN19 FN1 EEE i CN17 DIMM 3 z AL CN16 DIMM 2 m x I CNSW1 DIMM 1 z i B Fee uig BE CN21 FR CN20 JP3 U5 j AGP A CN23 PCI 3 CN10 PCI 2 JP1 EN Udy Pat CNM1 CN6 F
38. ve Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation 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 sure that the Systems CD Recovery CD is properly inserted into the CD or DVD drive Improper insertion may damage both the CD and the drive 70 5 System utilities 6 Frequently asked questions 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 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 ass tance key link www acersupport com 73 FAQs Acer is dedicated in bringing you a reliable and easy to maintain computer However we realize that some problems may arise unexpectedly Below are possible questions that may arise during the use of your computer with corresponding easy troubleshooting solutions to the situation Q pressed the power button on but the system did not boot up A Check the power indicator If the indicator is not lit no power is being applied to the system Do the following e Check if you plugged the power cable properly into an electrical outlet e Check if the main power switch located on the rear panel of the computer is
39. y instructions listed in this section Following these instructions on the care and use of your new computer will help you maximize its durability Important tips Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture Do not spill water on the computer Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt Never place the system on uneven surfaces Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top 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 fuse rating Check the documentation that came with your software programs to see if you can select other combinations of resolution and color These adjustments could make viewing the screen more comfortable Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboard 1 2 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cable Use a soft cloth moistened with water and gently wipe the exterior of the computer and the keyboard Do not
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