Acer VT2800-U-P5210, User Manual

Page 1: ...Veriton 2800 Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...nce 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 electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model number __________________________________ Serial number __...

Page 3: ...ronment 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 federal laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org For lamp specific disposal information check www lamprecycle org ...

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Page 5: ... care of your CDs and DVDs 18 Hard disk 18 3 Setting up your computer 19 Arranging a comfortable work area 21 Adjusting your chair 21 Positioning your PC 21 Positioning your monitor 22 Positioning your keyboard 22 Positioning your mouse 22 Connecting peripherals 23 Connecting your mouse and keyboard 23 USB interface 23 PS 2 interface 23 Connecting a monitor 24 Connecting the power cable 25 Turning...

Page 6: ...ur computer 41 Replacing the Veriton 2800 s hard disk 41 Installing an expansion card 41 5 System utilities 43 Adobe Reader 45 Norton AntiVirus 46 How do I check for viruses 46 NTI CD DVD Maker for models with CD or DVD Burner 47 PowerDVD for models with DVD 48 How do I open and watch a DVD 48 BIOS utility 49 Reinstalling programs 49 Recovering your system 49 Acer eManager 53 Acer eLock 53 Acer eP...

Page 7: ... instructions 68 Macrovision copyright protection notice 70 Lithium battery statement 70 Laser compliance statement 71 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 72 Declaration of Conformity for CE marking 73 Appendix B Taking care of your computer 75 Important tips 76 Cleaning and servicing 76 To clean your computer and keyboard 76 To clean your pointing device 77 To clean your mo...

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Page 9: ...1 First things first ...

Page 10: ...This chapter describes the system specifications and contents of your computer package ...

Page 11: ...work interface Marvell 88E8052 with gigabit Ethernet Optional PCI modem I O interface Two PS 2 ports One serial port One parallel port Eight USB 2 0 ports Ethernet RJ 45 port VGA port Six audio jacks I O expansion One PCI slot or One PCI Express slot Graphics Integrated graphics with DVMT 3 0 Audio Realtek ALC880 with embedded Intel HDA CODEC Keyboard PS 2 or USB multimedia keyboard Monitor Choice...

Page 12: ...uration of your PC depends on the model purchased Management software Acer eManager Norton AntiVirus Industry standards PC2001 SMBIOS DMI 2 3 1 PCI 2 3 WFM 2 0 ACPI 2 0 Microsoft OnNow ENERGY STAR MacroVision Power supply 250 W Certification FCC CE C tick BSMI VCCI CCC cUL UL Nemko GS TUV ENERGY STAR ...

Page 13: ...ntained 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 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 2 On the He...

Page 14: ...1 First things first 6 ...

Page 15: ...7 2 System tour ...

Page 16: ...This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer ...

Page 17: ...capacity SATA hard 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 in line in audio out line out headphone out and microphone in interfaces Connectivity Two PS 2 interfaces for mouse and keyboard One serial port One parallel port One VGA port Eight Uni...

Page 18: ...ar panels Your computer s front and rear panels consist of the following Front panel No Icon Component 1 5 25 drive bay 2 3 5 drive bay 3 USB ports 4 Speaker out line out port 5 Microphone in jack front 6 Indicators 7 Power button ...

Page 19: ...t 3 PS 2 mouse port 4 PS 2 keyboard port 5 Serial port 6 Parallel printer port 7 CRT LCD monitor port 8 USB ports 9 Network port 10 Audio jack 11 Expansion slot PCI or PCI Express 12 Chassis lock pad 13 Hardware reset button 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 Front Pink Mic in Mic in Mic in Mic in Orange...

Page 20: ...tion keys For information on how to connect your keyboard see Connecting your mouse and keyboard on page 23 No Description No Description 1 Sleep button 2 Internet Email Search keys 3 Multimedia keys 4 Volume control mute keys 5 Scroll Lock key 6 Num Lock key 7 Cursor keys 8 Application key 9 Windows logo key 10 Caps Lock key 11 Function keys ...

Page 21: ...our 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 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 ...

Page 22: ...lume down 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 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 Caps Lock When activated all alphabetic characters ...

Page 23: ...one 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 Taskbar button E Opens the My Computer window F1 Opens Help and Support F Opens the Find All Files dialog box R Opens the Run dialog box M Minimizes all windows Shift M Undoes the minimize all windows action...

Page 24: ...nction 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 with a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing ...

Page 25: ...deo CDs but 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 and rewritable disks 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 i...

Page 26: ...isk lens reader on the CD or DVD drive or stop the computer from successfully reading the disk When handling disks always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints 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 refer to the Cleaning Kit for instruc...

Page 27: ...3 Setting up your computer ...

Page 28: ...This chapter contains step by step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals ...

Page 29: ...not 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 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 Adjust your chair height in such a way that you can sit on it with ...

Page 30: ...lacing 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 above your lap Adjust the keyboard height by flipping the folding stands located under the keyboard Keep your lower arms parallel to the floor as you type Your upper arms and shoulders should be relaxed ...

Page 31: ...s 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 located on the front and rear panels of your computer PS 2 interface Plug the PS 2 mouse and keyboard cable into the PS 2 keyboard port purple port and mouse port green port located on the rear panel o...

Page 32: ...able 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 VGA will be disabled Note Refer to the monitor manual for additional instructions and information ...

Page 33: ... 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 Then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet c ...

Page 34: ... 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 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 connecte...

Page 35: ...ted 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 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 panels ...

Page 36: ...s 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 port on the rear panel of your computer Note Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup ...

Page 37: ...our 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 the Microphone in jacks pink jacks located on the front and rear panels of your computer Note For information on how to configure multimedia devices consult the documentation that came with each dev...

Page 38: ...your 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 External speakers Connect to the audio out line out jack lime green jack located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 39: ...uch as a digital camera keyboard mouse joystick scanner printer and modem 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 external devices such as webcams and digital still cameras They also allow you to connect additional USB devices to your computer wit...

Page 40: ...into any of the USB ports black located on the front and rear panels of your computer 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 more USB devices ...

Page 41: ...4 Upgrading your computer ...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...ain 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 35 3 Follow the ESD precautions described...

Page 44: ...ing 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 3 Replace the side panels 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer ...

Page 45: ...nstructions 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 release the cover a Hold the cover with both hands b Slide it back about an inch and then gently lift it upward to detach it To replace the computer cover 1 Align the cover to the housing frame and then p...

Page 46: ...fan connectors 3 CPU socket 4 Chassis intrusion connector 5 USB connectors 6 PCI Express x16 connector 7 PCI connector 8 CD audio connector 9 S PDIF audio connector 10 Hardware reset button connector 11 2 serial ATA IDE connectors 12 Front LED connector 13 ATX 12V power connector 14 Clear CMOS jumper Jumper 1 2 normal Jumper 3 4 clear CMOS 15 Lithium battery 16 Parallel ATA IDE connector 17 Main p...

Page 47: ...nd in your computer Installing additional memory The two 240 pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate 2 DDR2 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 The DDR2 DIMMs require 1 8 volts You can install PC2 3200 DDR2 400 or PC2 4300 DDR2 533 modules in the DDR2 DIMM sockets Contact yo...

Page 48: ...o install a DDR2 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 are slotted to ensure proper installation If you insert a DDR2 DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket turn the DDR2 DIMM around and try to insert it again ...

Page 49: ...ard disk and reattach all cables to the new hard disk Note Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard 6 Reinstall the metal bracket frame to the housing 7 Replace the computer cover Installing an expansion card Note To install a PCI or PCI Express card you will need to use a riser card Only one card can be installed at...

Page 50: ...ly seated 7 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging 8 Align the expansion card with the slot on the riser card and firmly press it Make sure the expansion card is properly seated 9 Secure the card to your computer with the bracket screw you removed earlier 10 Replace the computer cover When you turn on the computer BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly insta...

Page 51: ...5 System utilities ...

Page 52: ...This chapter describes applications that are preinstalled on your computer ...

Page 53: ...ery 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 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 ...

Page 54: ...he 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 Under Actions click Scan 5 When the scan is complete a scan summary appears Click Finished You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic inte...

Page 55: ...ical 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 source and target drives from the pull down lists 4 Click the Start button to begin copying For more information about NTI CD DVD Maker and its other features refer to the NTl CD DVD Maker Help menu ...

Page 56: ...control 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 into your computer s optical drive PowerDVD will automatically open a viewer window and the control panel and begin playing If PowerDVD does not open automatically 1 Click the Start button in the taskba...

Page 57: ...rned 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 If your operating system files are lost or damaged the recovery process will restore your system s original factory default settings or last system backup Your Acer Veriton series computer includes a ...

Page 58: ...ollow the steps below 1 Locate the hardware reset button See Front and rear panels on page 10 2 Press the button After a moment one of the following screens will appear on your display Please type in your password 3 Select System Recovery ...

Page 59: ...51 4 Select Factory Default Image ...

Page 60: ... on your computer so make sure to back up your important files before starting the recovery process Note This feature occupies 3 GB in a hidden partition on your hard drive 6 If you attempt to restore your system using Acer eRecovery and the system DOES NOT respond contact your local vendor or authorised Acer representative immediately ...

Page 61: ...k Acer eLock is a security utility that is included within Acer eSecurity and made specifically for Acer desktop computers This utility allows you to lock up your USB data optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can t be stolen while your computer is unattended USB Data Devices Includes USB disk drives USB pen drives USB flash drives USB MP3 drives and any other USB drives that would create ...

Page 62: ...r password there is no method to reset password except by reformatting your computer or taking your PC to an Acer service center Be sure to remember or write down your password Acer eProtection Acer eProtection is a security utility that is included within Acer eSecurity Working from a single intuitive user interface Acer eProtection integrates advanced hardware and software security features Micr...

Page 63: ...ernal functions that are made to optimize your Windows operating system allowing your computer to run faster smoother and better Acer eSettings also Provides a simple graphical user interface letting you navigate through the program effortlessly Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced Allows you to instantly...

Page 64: ...e previously issued Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks to be provided by the manufacturer The Acer eRecovery utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system s HDD and allows you to perform ...

Page 65: ...57 backup restore operations and to burn backup images to CD or DVD depending on system configuration For more information see Acer eManager s online help file ...

Page 66: ... 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 Highlight All Programs 3 Click Accessories 4 Select System Tools 5 Click Backup When Backup starts follow the onscreen instructions to set up your backup profile and schedule For more information about Ba...

Page 67: ...e 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 Click Accessories 4 Select System Tools 5 Click Disk Defragmenter When Disk Defragmenter opens select a drive volume and click Analyze The system will quickly examine the volume and determine whether...

Page 68: ...5 System utilities 60 ...

Page 69: ...6 Frequently asked questions ...

Page 70: ...s 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 ...

Page 71: ...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 diagnose your system and make necessary fixes However if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem then yo...

Page 72: ... 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 automatically turned off System cannot read diskette hard disk CD or DVD information Check the following Make sure you are using the correct type of disk Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted into the drive c...

Page 73: ...Appendix A Notices ...

Page 74: ...mined 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 separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technic...

Page 75: ...label 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 your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance But if advance notice is not p...

Page 76: ...llow 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 cleaning 3 Do not use this product near water 4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table If the product falls it could be seriously damaged 5 Slots and openings are provided for ventila...

Page 77: ...rayed 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 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 res...

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Page 80: ...ence and 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 name Personal computer Model Veriton 2800 Name of responsible party Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose CA 95134 USA Contact person Mr Young Kim Te...

Page 81: ...ent This 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 equipment bearing the trade name and model number specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible and that all the necessary steps h...

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Page 83: ...Appendix B Taking care of your computer ...

Page 84: ...d or 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 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 wa...

Page 85: ... 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 persists even after you have checked and done the troubleshooting tips discussed in the Frequently asked questions on page 63 If your problem is not listed in the Frequently asked questions on page 63 If y...

Page 86: ...Appendix B Taking care of your computer 78 ...

Page 87: ...multimedia 9 performance 9 Frequently asked questions 63 blank screen 63 no audio 64 no sound 64 printer not working 64 system cannot read disk 64 system cannot write to disk 64 system did not boot up 63 front panel 10 I internet suspend key email 13 suspend 13 web browser 13 K keyboard 12 L lock keys Caps Lock 14 Num Lock 14 Scroll Lock 14 M mainboard Veriton mainboard 38 multimedia key forward 1...

Page 88: ... PowerDVD 48 reinstalling programs 49 T turning off computer 26 software shutdown 26 suspend mode 26 turning on computer 26 power button 26 U upgrade add memory 39 install DDR DIMM 40 reconfigure computer 41 computer 39 install an expansion card 41 installation precautions post installation 36 replace components memory 39 V Veriton mainboard layout 38 ...