Veriton 5600 series User’s guide
Copyright © 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. Veriton 5600 series User’s guide Original Issue April 2003 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.
1 First things first 1 System specifications Package contents Accessing the user’s guide 5 6 7 2 System tour Features Performance Multimedia Connectivity Front panel Rear panel - VT5600D Rear panel - VT5600G Keyboard Programmable keys Internet/Suspend keys Multimedia keys Volume control/Mute knob Lock keys Cursor keys Windows keys Function keys Palm rest Optical drive Hard disk 3 Setting up your computer Arranging a comfortable work area Adjusting your chair Positioning your PC Positioning your monitor
iv Contents 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 Veriton 5600D mainboard layout Veriton 5600G mainboard layout Audio board Upgrading your computer Installing additional memory Replacing the hard disk Installi
v Cleaning and servicing Asking for technical assistance Index 113 114 115
vi Contents
1 First things first
This chapter describes the system specifications and the contents of your computer package.
4 1 First things first System specifications Component Specification Processor • Intel Pentium®4 1.8 - 3.6 GHz • Intel Celeron® 2.0 - 2.
5 Component Security Specification • Chassis lock (Kensington compatible) • Chassis intrusion alarm Chassis Three models: H80, H40, H34A Wake system Wake on LAN Wake on modem Mouse/keyboard HDD • 5400 RPM: 40 - 100 GB • 7200 RPM: 40 GB, 80 GB, 120 GB Optical Drive CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD/CD-RW combo Operating system • Windows 2000 • Windows XP Home • Windows XP Professional • Novell • SCO Unix • Red Hat Linux • Mini-Tower 424(H) /200(W) /414(D) Dimensions Weight Ther
6 1 First things first 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.
7 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 5600 series Online icon. To access the user’s guide (for Windows 2000) 1 Double-click on the Veriton 5600 series Online icon on your Windows desktop.
8 1 First things first
2 System tour
This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.
12 2 System tour Features Here are just a few of your computer’s many features: Performance • Intel Pentium® 4 supporting FSB up to 800 MHz or • Intel Celeron® CPU supporting FSB up to 400 MHz • Intel Hyperthreading Technology supported on 3.06 GHz and higher Intel Pentium® 4 systems • Intel 865G/865PE ICH5 chipset • DDR-SDRAM 400/333/266, 4 DIMM slots, Expandable to 4GB dualchannel memory • Power management function • 3.
13 • One VGA port • Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.
14 2 System tour Front panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label Icon Description 1 Hard disk activity light-emitting diode (LED) 2 System activity indicator 3 Power indicator 4 Power button 5 Optical drive Headphone/Earphone port 6 Floppy drive LED 7 3.
15 Label Icon Description 11 Optical drive emergency eject hole 12 Optical drive LED 13 Volume control 14 5.25-inch drive bay 15 Headphone/Earphone port 16 Front microphone-in port (see Note) 17 USB ports 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.
16 2 System tour Rear panel - VT5600D Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following: Label Icon Color 1 2 Description Voltage selector switch Green 3 PS/2 mouse port System vents 4 Teal or Turquoise Serial port 5 Burgundy Parallel/Printer port 6 Blue NOT USED 7 White Network port 8 Keyhole
17 Label Icon Color Description 9 One Touch Recovery button (Optional) 10 Monitor port 11 S-Video out port 12 Telephone/Handset line port 13 Expansion slots 14 Telephone/Handset line port 15 Light blue Audio-in/Line-in jack 16 Lime Audio-out/Line-out jack 17 Pink Microphone-in jack 18 Black USB ports 19 Purple PS/2 keyboard port 20 Power cable socket 21 Power supply For information on how to connect the peripherals, see “Connecting peripherals” on page 39 and “Connecting
18 2 System tour Rear panel - VT5600G Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following: Label Icon Color 1 2 Description Voltage selector switch Green 3 PS/2 mouse port System vents 4 Teal or Turquoise Serial port 5 Burgundy Parallel/Printer port 6 Blue Monitor port 7 White Network port 8 Keyhole
19 Label Icon Color Description 9 One Touch Recovery button (Optional) 10 Monitor port 11 S-Video out port 12 Telephone/Handset line port 13 Expansion slots 14 Telephone/Handset line port 15 Light blue Audio-in/Line-in jack 16 Lime Audio-out/Line-out jack 17 Pink Microphone-in jack 18 Black USB ports 19 Purple PS/2 keyboard port 20 Power cable socket 21 Power supply For information on how to connect the peripherals, see “Connecting peripherals” on page 39 and “Connecting
20 2 System tour Keyboard Your computer comes with a USB keyboard. The keyboard has fullsized 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 39. No.
21 No. Description 9 Windows logo key 10 Caps lock 11 Function keys 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.
22 2 System tour Internet/Suspend keys The Internet/Suspend keys consist of three buttons: Icon Key Description Email Launches your email application. Web browser Launches your current default browser. Suspend Press this button to put system to sleep.
23 Multimedia keys Allow you to conveniently play, pause, stop, step forward, or step back a song or movie using your keyboard. Icon Key Description Play/Pause Press to start playing the audio track or video file. Press again to pause. Stop Press to stop playing the audio track or video file. Forward Press to skip forward to the next track or video file and start playing. Backward Press to skip backward to the previous track or video file and start playing.
24 2 System tour Volume control/Mute knob 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.
25 Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off to switch between two functions. Lock key Description Caps Lock When activated, all alphabetic characters typed appear in uppercase (same function as pressing Shift + ). Num Lock When activated, the keypad is set to numeric mode; i.e., the keys function as a calculator (complete with arithmetic operators such as +, -, * and /).
26 2 System tour 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.
27 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows logo key Start button.
28 2 System tour Function keys The function keys, F1 - F12, let you perform specific functions, depending on the application that uses them. Palm rest The detachable palm rest provides you a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing.
29 Optical drive Your computer may come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or a combo DVD/ CD-RW drive. This drive is located on the front panel of your computer. 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 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.
30 2 System tour upward. When holding a disc, hold it by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints.. 3 Push the Eject button again to close 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.
31 Hard disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (E-IDE) hard disk. Refer to “Replacing the hard disk” on page 72 for instructions on how to upgrade or replace your hard disk.
32 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.
36 3 Setting up your computer 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. Refer to the diagram on the following page as you set up your system. 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.
37 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.
38 • 3 Setting up your computer 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 • The mouse should be placed on the same surface as your keyboard so that you can reach it with ease. • Adjust its position to allow enough space for movement without making you stretch or lean over.
39 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 (black port) located on the front and rear panel of your computer.
40 3 Setting up your computer PS/2 mouse Plug the PS/2 mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port located on the rear panel of your computer.
41 Connecting your keyboard USB keyboard Plug your USB keyboard cable into any of the USB ports (black port) located on the front and rear panel of your computer.
42 3 Setting up your computer PS/2 keyboard Plug your PS/2 keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port port) located on the rear panel of your computer.
43 Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the CRT monitor cable into the monitor port computer. (blue port) located on the rear panel of your Note: Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information.
44 3 Setting up your computer 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, change your computer’s voltage setting according to your area’s voltage range. 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).
45 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 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.
46 3 Setting up your computer 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.
47 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 (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. Note: If you are using a serial printer, connect the printer cable into either serial port located on the rear panel of your computer.
48 3 Setting up your computer Connecting the modem (optional) Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line and handset line of your computer.
49 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 computer. (white port) located on the rear panel of your Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup.
50 3 Setting up your computer 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 model may vary in selecrt countries.
51 • earphones, headphones: connect to the Headphone-out port (lime port) located on the front panel of your computer Note: To adjust the volume of the headphones, click the Volume icon located on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen. When the volume control pops up, drag the Volume control lever to the desired level. You can also use the Volume control/mute knob on the keyboard.
52 • 3 Setting up your computer external speakers: connect to the Audio-out/Line-out jack (lime jack) located on the rear panel of your computer • audio line-in device: connects to the Audio-in/Line-in jack (light blue jack) located on the rear panel of your computer
53 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: 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.
54 3 Setting up your computer Note: Some USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to connect or daisy-chain more USB devices.
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.
58 4 Upgrading your computer 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.
59 Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component: 1 See to it that all components are installed according to the stepby-step instructions in their respective sections. 2 Replace any expansion board(s) or peripheral(s) that you removed earlier. 3 Replace the computer cover. 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer.
60 4 Upgrading your computer 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 58. 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.
61 To replace the computer cover 1 Align the cover to the housing frame (1) and then push it in to slide it back into place (2). Secure the cover with the thumbscrews you removed earlier (3,4).
62 4 Upgrading your computer Internal components The figure below shows what your computer looks like once you remove the cover: No.
63 No. Component 5 Hard disk frame 6 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive frame Note: The mainboard model shown in the figure above may not be exactly the same with the one found in your computer.
64 4 Upgrading your computer System boards Mainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer. Refer to the section below for the corresponding mainboard layout of your Veriton 5600 series computer model.
65 Veriton 5600D mainboard layout
66 4 Upgrading your computer Veriton 5600G mainboard layout
67 Label Component AGP1 AGP slot (VT5600G only) see note AUD1 Line-in (top), line-out (middle), and rear microphonein (bottom) ports ATX1 Power connector BIOS1 BIOS chipset BT1 Battery CD1 CD-in connector COM1 Serial connector DLED1 D-Bracket (LANScope) connector DIMM1 DIMM sockets 1-4 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 FN1 3-pin CPU fan connector FN6 CPU ZIF socket FAN2 3-pin system fan connector FDD1 FDD connector IDE1 IDE 1 connector IDE2 IDE 2 connector JAUD1 Audio FPIO connector JBAT1
68 4 Upgrading your computer Label Component JFP1 HDD LED, Power LED connector Power button and Reset switch controller JKBMS1 PS/2 mouse (upper) and keyboard (lower) ports JPW1 Power connector (12V power) JRECOVER One Touch Recovery button connector LPT1 Parallel/Printer port PCI1 to PCI3 PCI slots 1 to 3 SATA1 SATA2 Serial HDD connectors SER1 Serial port U10 Northbridge U19 Southbridge USB1 USB ports USB2 Front USB 2.0 connector or Unused USB3 Front USB 2.
69 Audio board The audio board that came with your computer should look like the figure that follows. Label Description 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 CN18 connector of the mainboard JK1 Microphone-in jack (front) see note JK2 Audio-out port JP1 Audio connector Note: The system has two microphone-in jacks (front and rear).
70 4 Upgrading your computer Upgrading your computer Certain components of your computer are upgradeable such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. You need to observe the “Installation precautions” on page 58 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.
71 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.
72 2 4 Upgrading your computer 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 additional memory installed.
73 2 Remove the screw that secures the metal bracket frame to the housing. Set the screw aside. 3 Lift up the metal bracket and pull it out (1,2). 4 Detach all cables connected to the hard disk.
74 4 Upgrading your computer 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. 7 Reattach all cables to the new hard disk.
75 Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. 8 Reinstall the metal bracket frame to the housing. 9 Replace the computer cover. Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Locate an empty PCI slot on the mainboard. 3 Remove the screw that holds the bracket to the computer. Save the screw.
76 4 Upgrading your computer 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 and then insert it into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated.
77 7 Secure the card to your computer with a screw you removed earlier. 8 Replace the computer cover. When you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly-installed devices.
78 4 Upgrading your computer
5 System utilities
This chapter describes the applications that came with your computer.
82 5 System utilities Depending on the hardware and optional features installed in your computer, your system came bundled with several program utilities designed to streamline your computer’s operations.
83 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. To read a PDF document • you can: Simply double click on any file with an icon like that shown above. or 1 On the windows taskbar, click on the Start button, highlight Programs, and select Acrobat Reader. 2 Once the program is running, select Open from the File menu.
84 5 System utilities Acer LANScope (optional) Acer LANScope 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 (DMI) v2.0, and others. Your computer may be bundled with a LANScope installation CD. To install LANScope: 1 Insert the LANScope installation CD into the optical drive.
85 Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software which finds and repairs infected files, protects 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. How do I check for viruses using Norton AntiVirus? A full system scan scans all files on your computer.
86 5 System utilities You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working. For more information about Norton AntiVirus, including setting up custom scans and scheduling scans, refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu.
87 NTI CD-Maker (for models with CD-RW) The NTI CD-Maker is a CD-Recording software which allows you to create and copy audio, data and videos to CD-R or CD-RW discs. To copy an audio or data disc: 1 Click the Quick Burning icon on the desktop. 2 Insert the CD you would like to copy into the source drive and a blank disc into the target drive. 3 Choose the source and target drives from the pull-down lists.
88 4 5 System utilities Click the Start button to begin copying. For more information about NTI CD-Maker and its other features, refer to the NTl CD-Maker Help menu.
89 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.
90 5 System utilities 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, 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.
91 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.
92 5 System utilities Recovering your system If your operating system files are lost or damaged, the recovery process will restore your system's original factory default settings. Your Acer Veriton series computer includes a One Touch Recovery button, a feature that makes restoring your system quick and easy. One Touch Recovery works from a hidden 2 GB partition on your hard drive that contains all the information required to restore your system. There are two ways to initate recovery.
93 2 Press the button. After a moment the following screen will appear on your display. 3 Click OK. You will be prompted again to continue.
94 5 System utilities 4 Click OK again. 5 After 15 seconds the system will reboot and initate the restore operation. 6 After the recovery operation finishes the system will reboot again. You will be required to go through the setup process again.
95 Caution! Running the Recovery operation will erase all files previously saved in your computer so make sure to back up your important files before starting the recovery process. If you attempt to restore your system using the One Touch feature, and the system DOES NOT respond, contact your local vendor or authorised Acer representative immediately.
96 5 System utilities Using Backup (Windows XP only) The Backup utility creates copies of information on your hard disk. In the event that the original data on your hard disk is erased or overwritten, or becomes inaccessible because of a hark disk malfunction, you can use the copy to restore your lost or damaged data. How do I back up files from my hard drive? To run the Backup utility: 1 Click the Start button in the taskbar.
97 Disk Defragmenter (Windows XP only) The disk degfragmentation utility consolidates files and folders on your computer’s hard disk. This allows your computer to access files and folders and save new data more efficiently. By consolidating your files and folders, the defragmenter also consolidates the volume’s free space, making it less likely that new files will be fragmented. How do I defragment my hard drive? To run the Disk Defragmenter: 1 Click the Start button in the taskbar.
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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 assistance.
102 6 Frequently asked questions FAQs 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: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. A: Check the LED located above the power switch. If the LED is not lit, no power is being applied to the system.
103 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, you can restart your computer. If restarting your computer does not work, contact your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. Q: The printer does not work. A: Do the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on.
104 6 Frequently asked questions Q: System cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. A: Check the following: • Make sure that you are using the correct type of disc. See page 25. • Make sure the 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) disc. If your drive can not read the information on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive.
105 Appendix A: Notices
107 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.
108 Appendix A: Notices 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.
109 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 result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 10. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks.
110 Appendix A: Notices Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive in this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD 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 is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
111 Appendix B: Taking care of your computer
113 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 expose the computer to temperatures below 0oC (32oF), or above 50oC (122oF). • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water on the computer.
114 2 Appendix B: Taking care of your computer 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.
115 Index I A accessing the user’s guide applications 82 7 B BIOS utility 90 C computer cover remove 60 replace 61 computer maintenance 113 cleaning 113 servicing 113 connecting options multimedia devices 50 audio line-in device 52 earphones/headphones 51 external speakers 50 joystick 50 microphone 50 network 47, 49 printer 47 D disk drives CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive inserting CDs/DVDs 29 taking care CDs/DVDs 30 hard disk drive 31 F features 12 connectivity 12 multimedia 12 performance 12 Frequentl
116 Index power cable 44 USB mouse 39 keyboard 37 monitor 37 mouse 38 software 82 Norton AntiVirus 85 NTI CD-Maker 87 system boards 64 audio board 69 mainboard 64 system utilities Acrobat Reader 83 Norton AntiVirus 85 NTI CD-Maker 87 PowerDVD 89 reinstalling programs 91 T turning off computer 46 software shutdown 46 suspend mode 46 turning on computer 45 45 U upgrade add memory 70 install DDR DIMM 71 reconfigure computer 72 computer 64, 70 install an expansion card 75 installation precautions post-ins
