Acer Veriton 3500 User's Manual
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1. Note If you are using a serial printer connect the printer cable into the serial port 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 on the front and rear panel 41 Connecting the modem optional D Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line and modem line 7 into their corresponding ports on the rear panel of your computer 42 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 _ amp white port on the rear panel of your computer y Note Consult your operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup 43 Connecting multimedia devices You can connect multimedia devices such as microphone earphone or headphone external speakers and audio line in device These devices will allow you to take advantage of your computer s multimedia features Note The multimedia devices shown below are for your reference only Actual device models may vary in select countries Plug the devices in as follows Note For information on how to configure multimedia devices consult the documentation that came with each de2. 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 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 39 Turning off your computer To turn off your computer follow the steps below For Windows XP 1 On the Windows XP taskbar click on the Start button and click Turn Off Computer then click Turn Off 2 Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer For Windows 2000 1 On the Windows 2000 taskbar click on the Start button highlight Shut Down select Shut down from the drop down window then click on OK 2 Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer If you cannot shut down your computer normally press the power button for at least four seconds Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in Suspend mode only 40 3 Setting up your computer Connecting options Connecting your printer Your computer supports parallel serial and USB printers To connect a parallel printer plug the printer cable into the parallel port amp 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 select countries
3. 4 processor System memory expandable to a maximum of 2GB using DDR Double Data Rate SDRAM DIMM modules Note To capitalize on the system memory capacity mentioned above you must use 1 GB memory modules which are not yet available in the market The biggest capacity currently available is 512 MB which allows a maximum of 1GB Power management function 3 5 inch floppy drive DVD ROM CD ROM or CD RW drive High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Supports USB 2 0 high performance peripherals Multimedia 128 bit graphics accelerator installed in the AGP card slot 3 D quality audio system via onboard audio controller Audio in Line in Audio out Line out Headphone out and Microphone in interfaces 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 enables the microphone in jack in front and disables the one at the back Connectivity Two PS 2 interfaces for mouse and keyboard One serial port 10 2 System tour e One parallel port e One VGA port e Six Universal Serial Bus USB ports two on the front and four on the rear panel e High speed fax data PCI modem optional e 10Base T 100Base TX network support with remote wake up function Front panel Your computer s front panel consists of the following 10 o I gt ATIE 00 00 Floppy drive light
4. the front and rear panel of your computer 35 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 SS 36 3 Setting up your computer Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port o blue port located on the rear panel of your computer Note Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information N N N N ijr AS 37 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 If they don t match set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area Set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area a Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your computer b Then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet 38 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
5. to result in interference to radio 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 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 Remarque a l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada 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 cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water 4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 5 Slots and openings in the housing and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of th
6. to the housing c Set the screw aside 5 Slide the hard disk frame to the right d then gently move it inward e and pull it up to detach it f 6 Install the new hard disk into the housing a b c d e Secure it with the screw you removed earlier f and connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard disk g h Pa lt i gt AM 68 4 Upgrading your computer 7 Reinstall the drive frame into the housing i j Make sure the tabs on both sides snap into place 8 Reattach the CD or DVD drive and the floppy drive cables Note Make sure that the other ends of the disk drive cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard 9 Replace the computer cover see page 54 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card Caution Your system accepts low profile PCI cards only 1 Remove the computer cover see page 53 2 Locate an empty PCI slot on the mainboard 3 Remove the screw that holds the bracket to the computer Save the screw 69 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 with the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot Make sure that the card is properly seated 70 4 Upgrading your computer 7 Secure the card to your computer with the screw you removed earlier 8 Replace the computer cover see page 54 When
7. you turn on the computer BIOS Basic Input Output System automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly installed devices 5 System utilities This chapter describes the applications that came with your computer 73 Your computer comes with the following applications Acrobat Reader LANDesk Client Manager LDCM Norton AntiVirus NTI CD Maker PowerDVD BIOS utility All of the applications that came with your computer are very easy to use However if you need more help and information you may refer to the online help documentation provided in each software application 74 5 System utilities Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is a software that lets you view navigate browse and print Adobe Portable Document Format PDF files on all major computer platforms Acrobat Reader can open your document across a broad range of hardware and software and it will look exactly as you intended with layout fonts links and images intact To run Acrobat Reader 1 On the Windows taskbar click on the Start button highlight Programs and select Acrobat Reader 2 Select Acrobat Reader application to run the program For more information about Acrobat Reader you may refer to Acrobat Reader Help menu 9 LDCM optional 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 M
8. 7 CD in connector CN18 Front USB 2 0 connector CN19 LAN active LED connector CN20 HDD LED connector CN21 Power button CN22 Intrusion connector CN23 Serial IRQ connector 60 4 Upgrading your computer CN24 CN25 CN26 DIMM 1 DIMM 2 FN1 FN2 JP2 SL1 to SL3 SLT1 for Veriton 3500G U3 U8 U14 U21 U24 Power Suspend LED connector Standard FPIO connector Power LED connector DIMM sockets 1 2 3 pin CPU fan connector 3 pin system fan connector 1 2 Clear CMOS 2 3 Normal PCI slots 1 to 3 AGP slot See note SMSC chipset CPU socket Intel 845 chipset Intel ICH4 chipset BIOS chipset Note For the location of the AGP slot on the Veriton 3500G mainboard see page 58 61 Audio board The audio board that came with your computer should look like the figure that follows CN5 CN1 JP1 CN3 CN2 JK1 JK2 CN1 USB 1 1 connector CN2 and CN3 USB ports CN4 Standard Audio connector connects to the CN16 of the mainboard CN5 USB connector connects to the CN3 connector of the mainboard JK1 Microphone in jack front 5 note JK2 Audio out port JP1 Audio connector 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 enables the microphone in jack in front and disables the one at the back 62 4 Upgrading your computer Upgrading your computer Certain components of your computer are upgr
9. Veriton 3500 series Veriton 3500 Veriton 3500G User s guide Copyright 2002 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Veriton 3500 series Veriton 3500 Veriton 3500G 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 disclaims 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 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 com
10. Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the computer before handling components If a wrist strap is not available maintain contact with the computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component 1 Turn off your computer and all the peripherals connected to it before opening it Then unplug all cables from the power outlets 2 Open your computer according to the instructions on page 53 3 Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling a computer component 4 Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connector 5 See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you wish to install Warning Not turning off the computer properly before you start installing the components may cause serious damage Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician 52 4 Upgrading your computer Post installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component 1 See to it that the components are installed according to the step by step instructions in their respective sections 2 Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier Replace the computer cover 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer 53 Opening yo
11. a CD Recording software which allows you to create and copy audio data and videos to CD RW discs To run NTI CD Maker 1 On the Windows taskbar click on the Start button highlight Programs and select NTI CD Maker 2 Select NTI CD Maker application to run the program For more information on how to use the NTI CD Maker you may refer to the NTI CD Maker Help menu 78 5 System utilities PowerDVD for models with DVD PowerDVD is a high quality pure software DVD player which brings high quality movies and karaoke to your multimedia PC You can play back high resolution DVD titles or MPEG 2 files with MPEG 2 video and Dolby Digital AC 3 audio PowerDVD provides a complete set of commands for navigation and advanced features such as multi angle switching multi language and multi subtitle selection and parental control It also has the i Power Internet Enabling feature which links to online DVD resources via the Power DVD Desktop Portal Page To run PowerDVD 1 On the Windows taskbar click on the Start button highlight Programs and select PowerDVD 2 Select PowerDVD application to run the program For more information about PowerDVD you may refer to the PowerDVD Help menu 79 BIOS utility The BIOS 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 run this utility However
12. adeable such as the memory the hard disk the CPU and the expansion cards You need to observe the Installation precautions on page 51 when installing or removing a computer component 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 Note The mainboard model shown in the following figures may not be exactly the same with the one found in your computer Installing additional memory The two 184 pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate DDR Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM type DIMMs You may install 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB or 1 GB DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 2 GB Note To capitalize on the system memory capacity mentioned above you must use 1 GB memory modules which are not yet available in the market The biggest capacity currently available is 512 MB which allows a maximum of 1GB The DDR DIMMs should work under 2 5 volts You can install PC2100 DDR266 DDR module on the DDR DIMM sockets Contact your dealer for qualified DIMM vendors Each DDR DIMM socket is independent from the other This independence allows you to install DDR DIMMs with different capacities to form different configurations To remove a DDR DIMM Note The DDR DIMM has only one notch located on the center of the module 1 Remove the computer cov
13. anagement 2 0 Desktop Management Interface DMI v2 0 and others Your computer may be bundled with a LDCM installation CD To install LDCM 1 Insert the LDCM installation CD into the CD or DVD drive Caution Make sure that the LDCM installation CD is properly inserted into the CD or DVD drive Improper insertion may damage both the CD and the drive Refer to page 22 for instructions on how to insert a CD into your computer s CD or DVD drive 2 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish installation For more information on how to use the LDCM you may refer to the LDCM Help menu Note LDCM currently supports Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 and Windows XP 76 5 System utilities Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti virus software which finds and repairs infected files protecting against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure It also scans incoming email attachments for viruses It provides useful virus detection and repair facilities 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 delete the Norton AntiVirus installer icon from your Windows desktop For more information about Norton AntiVirus you may refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu 77 NTI CD Maker for models with CD RW The NTI CD Maker is
14. ation label shown below is located on the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM yi 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 Macrovision statement This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Year 2000 compliance statement The Veriton 3500 series 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 Compliant For more details check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at global acer com service pcy2000 html Notices FCC notice Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Macrovision statement Year 2000 compliance statement 1 Fi
15. back a song or movie using your keyboard Play Pause Press to start playing the audio track or gt gt Il video file Press again to pause Stop Press to stop playing the audio track or E video file Forward Press to skip forward to the next track or gt gt video file and start playing 19 Backward Press to skip backward to the previous lt q track or video file and start playing Internet Suspend keys The Internet Suspend keys consist of three buttons Email Launches your email application Web Launches your current default browser WWW browser Suspend Press this button to put system to sleep Z Programmable keys The programmable keys help you directly access a URL Web site or launch any program files or application in your system The fifth key is set to launch the Windows Media Player If you want to configure the settings of each key right click on the Magic Keyboard icon located on the desktop 20 2 System tour Mouse The mouse has one ratchet wheel and two buttons a left button and a right button Quickly pressing and releasing the buttons is called clicking Sometimes you will need to do a double click clicking the same button twice quickly or a right click clicking the right button quickly The ratchet wheel in between the two buttons is added to provide easier scrolling capability By simply moving the wheel with your index finger you can quickly move through multiple pages line
16. 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 3500 series computer model Veriton 3500 mainboard layout N faa mM oO Wo oO NAN mM z Z Z z Zz zZ D U U U U D UU Em sl CN21 i 2 CN25 SO eee rere ce T CN19 cna E CN7 gE CN20 DIMM a a CN22 DIMM 1 FN1 i il P CN24 ir N CN11 CN3 CN10 5 58 4 Upgrading your computer Veriton 3500G mainboard layout Oo Oo U U m D CN4 CN7 i i CN24 ir z N E oe DIMM FN1 CN11 SLT1 CN16 CN17 CN3 59 BT1 Battery CN2 PS 2 mouse upper and keyboard lower ports CN3 USB ports CN4 COM 2 connector CN6 Game port CN7 Power connector CN8 Parallel upper serial left and monitor right ports CN9 FDD connector CN10 Network upper and USB lower ports CN11 Power connector 12V power CN12 IDE 2 connector CN13 IDE 1 connector CN14 Line out top line in middle and rear microphone in bottom ports CN16 Audio FPIO connector CN1
17. de i e the keys function as a calculator complete with arithmetic operators such as 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 applications Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows logo key Start button Combinations with this key a perform special functions such as EITT smon Aer h e Windows Tab Activate the next Taskbar button e Windows E Explore My Computer e Windows F Find Document e Windows M Minimize All e Shift Windows M Undo Minimize All e Windows R Display the Run dialog box Application key Opens the applications context menu same n function as clicking the right button of the e mouse Cursor keys The cursor keys also called the arrow keys let you move the cursor around the screen They serve the same function as the arrow keys on the numeric keypad when the Num Lock is toggled off Palm rest The detachable palm rest provides you a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing 18 2 System tour Volume control Mute knob The volume control mute knob controls the speaker volume fh Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the volume Press it to toggle between mute and sound Multimedia keys Allow you to conveniently play pause stop step forward or step
18. e product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product 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 Ifan 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 9 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 10 11 12 13 14 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
19. e 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 6 Frequently asked questions 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 the technical support center www acersupport com for assistance 83 The following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions to the situation Q pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up A Check the LED located beside the power switch If the LED is not lit no power is being applied to the system Do any of the following Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of the computer is set to the correct voltage Check if you plugged the power cable properly into an electrical outlet If you are using a power strip or AVR make sure that it is plugged in and turned on If the LED is lit check the following Is anonbootable 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 drive and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart your computer This will automatically diagno
20. emitting diode LED 3 5 inch floppy drive Floppy drive eject button CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW Headphone Earphone port Volume control CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW LED CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW tray CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW emergency eject slot Stop Eject button USB ports 2 System tour 11 12 13 14 15 16 S Microphone in jack front 5 note Q Headphone out port Hard disk activity LED i gt LAN activity LED ree Power LED 9 y Power button 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 enables the microphone in jack in front and disables the one at the back Rear panel Your computer s rear panel consists of the following O06 O O ze a 4 See eee En EERE EEE LT aaan all 1 Power supply 2 Voltage selector switch 3 Keyhole 4 Green PS 2 mouse port Ch 5 oco Power jack for external speakers 6 Teal or Serial port Turquoise 7 N Burgundy Parallel Printer port E 8 Blue Monitor port 9 a White Network port D D 2 System tour 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 x ony os Q Q Purple Black Pink Lime Light blue Modem line and Telephone port Power cord socket PS 2 keyboard port USB ports Microphone in jack rear Audio out Line out jack Audio in Line
21. er see page 53 63 2 Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard 3 Press the holding clips on both sides of the DDR DIMM socket outward to release the DDR DIMM 1 2 Gently pull the DDR DIMM out of the socket 3 To install a DDR DIMM 1 Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard 64 4 Upgrading your computer 2 Align the DDR DIMM with the socket 1 Press the DDR DIMM into the socket until the clips lock onto the DDR DIMM 2 3 Note The DDR DIMM sockets are slotted to ensure proper installation If you insert a DDR DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket you may have inserted it incorrectly Turn the DDR DIMM around and try to insert it again To reconfigure your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of memory installed Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer s hard disk 1 Remove the computer cover see page 53 2 Detach all cables connected to the CD or DVD drive and the 3 5 inch floppy drive Press the tabs a and b on both sides of the drive frame to release it from the housing Rotate the drive frame to a 90 degree angle c then pull out d and remove the drive frame e 66 4 Upgrading your computer 4 Detach hard disk cable a and power cable b from the hard disk Then remove the screw that holds the hard disk
22. evices 43 audio line in device 45 earphones headphones 44 external speakers 43 joystick 43 microphone 43 network 40 42 printer 40 USB devices 46 D disk drives 21 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive inserting CDs DVDs 22 taking care CDs DVDs 23 floppy drive 21 not write protect 21 write protect 21 hard disk 24 F features 9 connectivity 9 multimedia 9 performance 9 frequently asked questions 83 blank screen 84 no audio 84 no sound 84 printer not working 84 system cannot read disk 85 system cannot write to disk 85 system did not boot up 83 front panel 11 87 internal components 55 internet suspend key email 19 suspend 19 web browser 19 K keyboard 15 application key 17 caps lock 15 cursor keys 15 function keys 15 internet suspend keys 16 multimedia keys 16 num lock key 15 palm rest 15 programmable keys 16 scroll lock key 15 volume control mute knob 16 Windows logo key 15 L lock keys caps lock 16 num lock 16 scroll lock 16 M mainboard Veriton 3300 57 Veriton 3300G 58 mouse 20 buttons 20 clicking 20 double click 20 ratchet wheel 20 multimedia key forward 18 play pause 18 stop 18 rear panel 13 recovering your system 80 remove computer cover 53 S setting up computer 27 31 88 area 2 7 chair 27 connecting peripherals external monitor 36 power cable 37 USB keyboard 34 USB mouse 31 keyboard 30 monitor 30 mouse 30 system boards 56 audio board 61 mainboard 56 57 58 system util
23. face 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 31 Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer is easy For the most part you only have four things to connect the mouse the keyboard the monitor and the power cable Note The peripherals shown in the connections below are for your reference only Actual device models may vary in select countries Connecting your mouse USB mouse Plug your USB mouse cable into any of the USB ports lt gt black port located on the front and rear panel of your computer 32 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 Serial mouse Plug the serial mouse cable into the serial port teal or turquoise port located on the rear panel of your computer S 7 le O Cr Ne N AY N V a 3 Yo Tn 33 34 3 Setting up your computer Connecting your keyboard USB keyboard Plug your USB keyboard cable into any of the USB ports lt gt black port located on
24. 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 Del key on your keyboard during computer boot up 80 5 System utilities 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 Select the application that you want to reinstall 4 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation Recovering your system When your operating system files is lost or damaged the recovery process will require you to restore your system s original factory default settings Follow the steps below 1 Insert the System CD into the CD or DVD drive 2 Reboot the system 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 drive 6 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation 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 sur
25. in jack Expansion slots For information on how to connect the peripherals see Connecting peripherals on page 31 and Connecting options on page 40 Keyboard The keyboard that came with your computer has full 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 31 ees A aes Deana ww a ZZ Dy a oe o lt o lt o lt o lt o zi j afama 2 Cro mae z A T PITT 1 Function keys 2 Caps lock 3 Windows logo key 4 Application key 5 Cursor keys 6 Palm rest 7 Num lock key 8 Scroll lock key 2 System tour 9 10 11 12 Function keys Volume control Mute knob Multimedia keys Internet Suspend keys Programmable keys The function keys F1 F12 let you perform specific functions depending on the application that uses them Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off to switch between two functions Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock When activated all alphabetic characters typed appear in uppercase same function as pressing Shift lt letter gt When activated the keypad is set to numeric mo
26. io 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 as long as it does not block the space that you need for working and moving 30 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 strain 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 sur
27. ities Acrobat Reader 74 LDCM 75 Norton AntiVirus 76 NTI CD Maker 77 PowerDVD 78 reinstalling programs 80 T turning off computer 39 Index software shutdown 39 suspend mode 39 turning on computer 38 power button 38 U upgrade add memory 62 install DDR DIMM 63 reconfigure computer 64 remove DDR DIMM 62 computer 56 62 installation precautions 51 ESD 51 post installation 52 preinstallation 51 open computer 53 remove computer cover 53 replace top cover 54 replace components 56 memory 62
28. line out jack of your computer the internal or built in speakers are automatically turned off Q 85 System cannot read diskette hard disk CD or DVD information Check the following Make sure that you are using the correct type of disc or diskette See Disk drives on page 21 Check if the diskette is formatted correctly If not format it again Caution If you reformat a diskette you will lose all data on it Make sure the diskette CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly Check if the CD or DVD is clean and not scratched Check your drive by using a good i e undamaged diskette or a good disc If your floppy drive CD or DVD drive can not read the information on the good diskette CD or DVD there may be a problem with the drive Contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance Q System cannot write data onto the diskette hard disk or CD R CD RW A Check the following Make sure the diskette or hard disk is not write protected See Disk drives on page 21 Make sure that you are using the correct type of disc or diskette See Disk drives on page 21 Check if the diskette is formatted correctly If not format it again Caution If you reformat a diskette you will lose all data on it 86 6 Frequently asked questions Index A accessing the user s guide 6 B BIOS utility 79 C computer maintenance 4 cleaning 4 servicing 4 connecting options multimedia d
29. orted It is necessary 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 the chair back Your torso works harder to maintain balance if you do not rest your body on the chair back Positioning your PC You may position your computer in two ways e Tower like vertical position e Regular desktop position To position your PC in the tower like or vertical position 1 Check the foot stands that came with your computer 2 Install the foot stands Press the notch on both sides of the foot stands a 28 3 Setting up your computer Attach the foot stands to the slots on the housing frame b as shown in the figure below To place your PC in the regular desktop position 1 Check the foot stands that came with your computer 29 2 Attach the foot stands as shown in the figure that follows 3 Place your computer in the desired location Take note of the following when selecting a location for your computer e Do not put your computer near any equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as rad
30. panies Notices FCC notice This 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 is no 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the device and receiver e 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 Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely
31. perly attached label may cause a diskette to get stuck in a drive when you are inserting or removing it 22 2 System tour CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive Your computer may come with a CD ROM 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 digital video discs DVDs as well DVD or DVD ROM is a type of disc media that holds a minimum of 4 7 GB gigabytes enough for a full length movie It may eventually replace CD ROMs as well as VHS video cassettes and laser discs The CD RW drive allows you to record or burn CD RW recordable or rewritable discs CDs and DVDs like diskettes are also compact lightweight and easy to carry around However they are more delicate than diskettes and must be handled with extra care To insert a CD or DVD into your computer s CD or DVD drive 1 Gently push the Eject button located on the front panel Caution Avoid using low quality CDs CD Rs and CD RWs because they could be damaged by your computer s CD or DVD drive 23 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 facing upward When holding a disc hold it by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints Push the Eject button again to close
32. qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed a b If liquid has been spilled into the product o If the product has been exposed to rain or water 2 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 Ifthe 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 SVT rated 7A 125V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive in this computer is a laser product The CD or DVD drive s classific
33. r monitor When to contact a service technician e If you dropped and damaged the computer e If liquid has been spilled into the computer e Ifthe computer is not operating normally e If acomputer problem persists even after you have checked and done the trouble shooting tips discussed in the Frequently asked questions section on page 81 e If your problem is not listed in the Frequently asked questions section on page 81 e If you want to replace or upgrade any of your computer s internal component Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance contact your local dealer or distributor You may also access the Web site www acersupport com for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area 6 1 First things first Accessing the user s guide This user s guide is also available on your computer as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file To access the user s guide for Windows XP 1 On the Windows XP taskbar click on the Start button then select Help and Support Center 2 On the Help and Support Center home page double click the Veriton 3500 series Online icon To access the user s guide for Windows 2000 1 Double click on the Veriton 3500 series Online icon on your Windows desktop 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 Intel Pentium
34. rst things first Package contents Taking care of your computer Important tips Cleaning and servicing Asking for technical assistance Accessing the user s guide 2 System tour Features Performance Multimedia Connectivity Front panel Rear panel Keyboard Function keys Lock keys Windows keys Cursor keys Palm rest Volume control Mute knob Multimedia keys Internet Suspend keys Programmable keys Mouse Disk drives Floppy drive CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive Hard disk 3 Setting up your computer Arranging a comfortable work area vi vi vi Contents vill Adjusting your chair Positioning your PC Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboard Positioning your mouse Connecting peripherals Connecting your mouse Connecting your keyboard Connecting a monitor Connecting the power cable Turning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting options Connecting your printer Connecting the modem Connecting to the network Connecting multimedia devices Connecting USB 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 Acrobat Reader LDCM Norton AntiVir
35. s or windows The wheel may also function as a third button allowing you to quickly click or double click an icon or a selected item For information on how to connect your mouse see Connecting peripherals on page 31 USB Mouse PS 2 Mouse For information on how to clean your mouse see To clean your pointing device 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 21 Disk drives Your computer comes with the following disk drives Floppy drive Your computer s 3 5 inch floppy drive accepts 720 KB and 1 44 MB capacity diskettes The 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 a drive when the floppy drive activity light is on e Write protect your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure To do this slide the write protect tab to the write protect position 1 Write protected 2 Not Write protected 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 slight surface depression on the diskette An impro
36. se 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 Note For more information about recovering your system refer to page 80 84 6 Frequently asked questions Q Nothing appears on the screen A Your computer s power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power Just press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not work contact your dealer or the technical support center for assistance Q The printer does not work A Do the following e Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on e Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer See Connecting your printer on page 40 for information on how to connect the 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 Look for the Volume icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click on the icon and deselect the Mute option You can also press the 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
37. the tray To take care of your CDs and DVDs Keep your discs in 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 or DVD drive or stop the computer from successfully reading the disc When handling discs always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints 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 circular motion Clean your CD or DVD drive periodically You may refer to the Cleaning kit for instructions Cleaning kits can be purchased in any computer or electronics shop 24 2 System tour Hard disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high capacity Enhanced IDE E IDE hard disk Refer to Replacing the hard disk on page 64 for instructions on how to upgrade or replace your hard disk 3 Setting up your computer This chapter contains step by step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals 27 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 supp
38. two on the front and another four on the rear panel These ports support USB 2 0 high performance external devices such as webcams and digital still cameras They also 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 select countries 47 Note Some USB devices have a built in USB port which allows you to connect or daisy chain more USB devices 48 3 Setting up your computer 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 performing the upgrade process 51 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
39. ur 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 51 You need to open your computer before you can install additional components See the following section for instructions To remove the computer cover 1 Turn off your computer and unplug all cables 2 Place your computer on a flat steady surface If your computer is in the vertical position remove the foot stands and place your computer in the regular desktop position 3 Remove the two screws from the rear panel using a screwdriver a and set the screws aside Hold the sides of the cover with both hands Slide it back about an inch b and then gently lift it upward to detach it c 54 4 Upgrading your computer To replace the computer cover 1 Align the cover s hinges to the housing frame a then gently push it in to slide it back into place b Secure the cover with two screws you removed earlier c d 55 Internal components The figure below shows what your computer looks like once you remove the cover 1 3 5 inch floppy drive 2 CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive 3 Drive frame 4 Power supply gt Mainboard S note 6 VGA card 7 Modem card 8 Expansion slot Note The mainboard model shown in the figure above may not be exactly the same with the one found in your computer 56 4 Upgrading your computer System
40. urfaces 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 cord 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 clean your pointing device To clean a regular mouse with rubber ball 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 To clean an optical mouse For optical mouse users refer to the documentation that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions To clean your monitor Make sure that you keep your screen clean For cleaning instructions refer to the documentation that came with you
41. us NTI CD Maker PowerDVD BIOS utility 71 74 75 76 77 78 79 Reinstalling programs Recovering your system 6 Frequently asked questions Index 80 80 81 8 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 Veriton 3500 series Items contained in the accessory box e Foot stands e USB or PS 2 mouse e Power cable Speakers available in select countries USB or PS 2 keyboard User s guide and installation poster Other user documentation and third party software 1 First things first Taking care of your computer Please read the important instructions listed in this section Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer 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 s
42. vice e microphone connects to the microphone in jack S pink port located on the front and rear panel of your computer 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 enables the microphone in jack in front and disables the one at the back 44 3 Setting up your computer e earphones headphones connect to the Headphone out port lime port located on the front panel of your computer Cy 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 button on the keyboard external speakers connect to the Audio out Line out jack Q lime jack and Speaker power jack O located on the rear panel of your computer audio line in device connect to the Audio in Line in jack light blue jack located on the rear panel of your computer 45 46 3 Setting up your computer Connecting USB devices Universal Serial Bus USB is a serial bus design that is capable of cascading peripherals such as a digital camera keyboard mouse joystick scanner printer and modem With USB complex cable connections can be eliminated Your computer comes with six USB ports
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