Acer Veriton 6800, User Manual

Page 1: ...Veriton 5800 6800 7800 Series User s Guide...

Page 2: ...ing 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 mea...

Page 3: ...onment please recycle it USA For electronic products containing an LCD CRT monitor or display Lamp s inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state or...

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Page 5: ...5 Accessing the User s Guide 15 3 System tour 17 Features 19 Performance 19 Multimedia 19 Connectivity 19 Front panel 20 Rear panel 22 Keyboard 25 Internet Email Search keys 26 Multimedia keys 26 Volu...

Page 6: ...ng USB devices 45 5 Upgrading your computer 47 Installation precautions 49 ESD precautions 49 Preinstallation instructions 49 Post installation instructions 50 Opening your Veriton 5800 51 To remove t...

Page 7: ...Windows XP only 71 How do I defragment my hard drive 71 7 Frequently asked questions 73 Frequently asked questions 75 Appendix A Notices 77 ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance 78 FCC notice 78 Notice C...

Page 8: ...puter 87 Important tips 88 Cleaning and servicing 88 To clean your computer and keyboard 88 To clean your pointing device 89 To clean your monitor 89 When to contact a service technician 89 Asking for...

Page 9: ...1 Empowering Technology...

Page 10: ...Acer s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer desktop...

Page 11: ...formance by optimizing disk space memory and registry settings Acer eRecovery Management backs up recovers data flexibly reliably and completely Acer eSettings Management accesses system information a...

Page 12: ...word is a master password that can decrypt any file on your system the file specific password is assigned when you encrypt each individual file The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prom...

Page 13: ...cal drive devices includes any kind of CD ROM or DVD ROM drives Floppy disk drives 3 5 inch disks only To activate Acer eLock Management a password must be set first Once set you may apply locks to an...

Page 14: ...boosts the performance of your Acer computer It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance Memory optimization release unused memory and check usage Disk optimizati...

Page 15: ...ecovery Management provides you with Password protection Recovery of applications and drivers Image data backup Back up to HDD set recovery point Back up to CD DVD Image data recovery tools Recover fr...

Page 16: ...ndows operating system so your computer runs faster smoother and better Acer eSettings Management also Provides a simple graphical user interface letting you navigate through the program effortlessly...

Page 17: ...ws you to enjoy a quieter system scaled to your individual performance needs Acer eAcoustics Management reduces the sound created from your desktop by adjusting system fan speeds Utilize different pro...

Page 18: ...1 Empowering Technology 10...

Page 19: ...2 First things first...

Page 20: ...This chapter describes the system specifications and contents of your computer package...

Page 21: ...Three 3 5 drive bays two internal one external Veriton 6800 Two external 5 25 drive bays Six 3 5 drive bays four internal two external Veriton 7800 Three external 5 25 drive bays Six 3 5 drive bays f...

Page 22: ...tors Security Acer Empowering Technology Lock pad and intrusion alert Housing Veriton 5800 Series 370 H x 130 2 W x 435 D mm Veriton 6800 Series 370 H x 183 W x 450 D mm Veriton 7800 Series 450 H x 18...

Page 23: ...tained in the accessory box USB or PS 2 keyboard USB or PS 2 mouse User s Guide and installation poster Other user documentation and third party software Accessing the User s Guide This User s Guide i...

Page 24: ...2 First things first 16...

Page 25: ...3 System tour...

Page 26: ...This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer...

Page 27: ...rd disk Multimedia Intel high definition audio Supporting up to 7 1 surround sound audio CODEC support for 192 KHz quality multiple streams 3D quality audio system via onboard audio controller Audio i...

Page 28: ...3 System tour 20 Front panel Your computer s front panel consists of the following Veriton 5800 Veriton 6800...

Page 29: ...Icon Component Veriton 5800 Veriton 6800 7800 5 25 drive bay s 1 1 3 5 floppy drive 2 2 Microphone in jack front 3 3 Speaker out line out port 4 4 USB ports 5 5 Hardware reset button 6 Indicators 7 6...

Page 30: ...3 System tour 22 Rear panel Your computer s rear panel consists of the following Veriton 5800 Veriton 6800...

Page 31: ...Component Veriton 5800 6800 7800 Power supply 1 Power cord socket 2 Voltage selector switch 3 PS 2 mouse port 4 PS 2 keyboard port 5 Serial port 6 Parallel printer port 7 CRT LCD monitor port 8 USB po...

Page 32: ...k 11 Expansion slots 12 Chassis lock pad 13 Hardware reset button 14 Color Use Headphone 1 1 CH 3 1 CH 5 1 CH 7 1 CH Blue Line in Line in Line in Line in Line in Green Headphone Line out Front Front F...

Page 33: ...s For information on how to connect your keyboard see Connecting your mouse and keyboard on page 37 No Description No Description 1 Sleep button 2 Internet Email Search keys 3 Multimedia keys 4 Volume...

Page 34: ...ches your current default browser Email Launches your email application Search Opens a search window Icon Key Description Backward Press to skip backward to the previous track or video file Play pause...

Page 35: ...n Press to decrease audio volume Mute Toggle sound on off Lock key Description Scroll Lock When activated the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up arrow or down arrow respectively Nu...

Page 36: ...sed alone this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button it launches the Start menu It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions Tab Activates the next T...

Page 37: ...eys 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 with a comfortable place to rest your hands...

Page 38: ...t digital video disks DVDs as well DVD ROM is a type of disk media with enough storage space for a full length movie The CD RW DVD Dual and DVD super multi drive allow you to record or burn recordable...

Page 39: ...DVD gently on the tray Make sure that the label or title side of the disk is facing upward When holding a disk hold it by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints Veriton 5800 Veriton 6800 7...

Page 40: ...ngerprints When cleaning disks 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 refe...

Page 41: ...4 Setting up your computer...

Page 42: ...This chapter contains step by step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals...

Page 43: ...ot necessarily mean you ll be properly supported It is necessary to adjust your chair to fit your body Proper body posture will make you more comfortable and productive Avoid tilting your chair If you...

Page 44: ...acing 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 The keyboard should be placed just abov...

Page 45: ...below are for your reference only Actual device models may vary in select countries Connecting your mouse and keyboard USB interface Plug your USB mouse or keyboard cable into any of the USB ports lo...

Page 46: ...ble into the monitor port blue port located on the rear panel of your computer Note When a VGA card is added to the PCI Express slot the monitor should be connected to the add on card and the onboard...

Page 47: ...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...

Page 48: ...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 Turning off your computer To...

Page 49: ...ed on the rear panel of your computer Note The printer shown below is for your reference only Actual device model may vary by country Note If you are using a serial printer connect the printer cable i...

Page 50: ...on the rear panel of 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 po...

Page 51: ...ur computer s multimedia features Note The multimedia devices shown below are for reference only Actual device models may vary in select countries Plug the devices in as follows Microphone Connects to...

Page 52: ...our computer Note To adjust the headphone volume use the volume control buttons on the keyboard You can also adjust the volume by using the volume icon on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen Exte...

Page 53: ...dem With USB complex cable connections can be eliminated Your computer comes with eight external USB ports four on the front and four on the rear panel These ports support USB 2 0 high performance ext...

Page 54: ...ur computer 46 Note The USB devices shown below are for reference only Actual device models may vary by geographic region Note Some USB devices have a built in USB port which permits you to connect mo...

Page 55: ...5 Upgrading your computer...

Page 56: ...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...

Page 57: ...in 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 a...

Page 58: ...ng 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 rem...

Page 59: ...structions To remove the computer cover 1 Turn off your computer and unplug all cables 2 Place your computer on a flat steady surface 3 Turn the thumbscrews counterclockwise with your fingers to relea...

Page 60: ...pen your computer before you can install additional components See the following section for instructions To remove the side panel 1 Turn off your computer and unplug all cables 2 Place your computer...

Page 61: ...53 Veriton 7800 To replace the side panel 1 Align the side panel s hinges to the housing frame and then push it in to slide it back into place 2 Secure the side panels with the two screws...

Page 62: ...puter 54 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 5800 6800 7800 se...

Page 63: ...dio connector 9 S PDIF audio connector 10 External COM port connector 11 System fan connector 12 OneButton Recovery connector 13 BIOS 14 USB connectors 15 4 Serial ATA IDE connectors 16 Front LED conn...

Page 64: ...the one found in your computer Installing additional memory The four 240 pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate 2 DDR2 Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM type DIMMs You may...

Page 65: ...R2 DIMM 1 Locate the DDR2 DIMM socket on the mainboard 2 Align the DDR2 DIMM with the socket a Press the DDR2 DIMM into the socket until the clips lock onto the DDR2 DIMM b Note The DDR2 DIMM sockets...

Page 66: ...uter cover 2 Detach all cables connected to the hard disk and pull the hard disk out 3 Remove the drive rails that hold the hard disk to the disk frame and detach the hard disk Set the drive rails asi...

Page 67: ...racket 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 t...

Page 68: ...d disk cables from the hard disk a Detach the hard disk from the drive frame b 3 Insert the new hard disk into the frame a Connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard disk b Note Make sure...

Page 69: ...site 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 seat...

Page 70: ...5 Upgrading your computer 62...

Page 71: ...6 System utilities...

Page 72: ...This chapter describes applications that are preinstalled on your computer...

Page 73: ...are very easy to use However if you need more help or information you may refer to the online help documentation provided in each software application Adobe Reader Adobe Reader is software that lets...

Page 74: ...e Start menu in the Windows taskbar highlight Programs and select Norton AntiVirus 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window click Scan for Viruses 3 In the Scan for Viruses panel click Scan My Computer 4...

Page 75: ...cal disks To copy an audio or data disk 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 disk into the target drive 3 Choose the s...

Page 76: ...ontrol It also has the i Power Internet Enabling feature which links to online DVD resources via the Power DVD Desktop Portal Page How do I open and watch a DVD In most cases when you insert a DVD int...

Page 77: ...ility 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 comp...

Page 78: ...of a hard 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 2 Highl...

Page 79: ...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 2 Highlight All Programs 3...

Page 80: ...6 System utilities 72...

Page 81: ...7 Frequently asked questions...

Page 82: ...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 assista...

Page 83: ...r 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 t...

Page 84: ...knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from mute to sound on If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the line out jack of your computer the internal or built in speakers are automat...

Page 85: ...Appendix A Notices...

Page 86: ...ined 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 Increase the separat...

Page 87: ...bel that contains among other information the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment Upon request you must provide this information to your telephone company If y...

Page 88: ...low 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 water moistened cloth for cleani...

Page 89: ...ayed b If liquid has been spilled onto the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust onl...

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Page 92: ...nd 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local manufacturer importer is responsible for this declaration Product n...

Page 93: ...is equipment has been approved to Council Decision 98 482 EC CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN We Acer Inc hereby declare that the equipme...

Page 94: ...Appendix A Notices 86...

Page 95: ...Appendix B Taking care of your computer...

Page 96: ...r place heavy objects on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself instead pull on the plug The total...

Page 97: ...monitor When to contact a service technician If you dropped and damaged the computer If liquid has been spilled onto the computer If the computer is not operating normally If a computer problem persis...

Page 98: ...Appendix B Taking care of your computer 90...

Page 99: ...a 19 performance 19 Frequently asked questions 75 blank screen 75 no audio 76 no sound 76 printer not working 76 system cannot read disk 76 system cannot write to disk 76 system did not boot up 75 fro...

Page 100: ...programs 69 T turning off computer 40 software shutdown 40 suspend mode 40 turning on computer 40 power button 40 U upgrade add memory 56 install DDR DIMM 57 reconfigure computer 58 computer 56 insta...