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Acer Veriton 7500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Veriton 7500 series (Veriton 7500/Veriton 7500G) User’s guide...
  • Page 2 Serial Number: ___________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer Logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other company’s product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    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.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 5: Laser Compliance Statement

    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.

  • Page 6: Macrovision Statement

    Your computer carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo, which certifies that this model has been tested by NSTL using the YMark2000 test, and has been found to meet NSTL's standards for Year 2000 hardware compliance For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http://global.acer.com/service/pcy2000.html...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Notices FCC notice Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Macrovision® statement Year 2000 compliance statement 1 First 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...
  • Page 8 viii 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...
  • Page 9 Reinstalling programs Recovering your system 6 Frequently asked questions Index...

  • Page 11: First Things First

    1 First things first...
  • Page 12 This chapter describes the contents of your computer package and also provides important tips on how to take care of your computer.

  • Page 13: Package Contents

    Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Veriton 7500 series • Items contained in the accessory box • USB or PS/2 keyboard •...

  • Page 14: Taking Care Of Your Computer

    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.

  • Page 15: Asking For Technical Assistance

    To clean your pointing device To clean a regular mouse (with rubber ball) Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth. Put the ball back and close the cover. To clean an optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions.

  • Page 16: Accessing The User's Guide

    Help and Support Center. On the Help and Support Center home page, double-click the Veriton 7500 series Online icon. To access the user’s guide (for Windows 2000) Double-click on the Veriton 7500 series Online icon on your Windows desktop. 1 First things first...

  • Page 17: System Tour

    2 System tour...
  • Page 18 This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.

  • Page 19: Features

    Features Here are just a few of your computer’s many features: Performance ® • Intel Pentium 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.
  • Page 20 • One parallel port • One VGA port • Six Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (two on the front and four on the rear panel) • High-speed fax/data PCI modem (optional) • 10Base-T/100Base-TX network support with remote wake-up function 2 System tour...

  • Page 21: Front Panel

    Front panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label Icon Component CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW tray Stop/Eject button Skip/Forward button Hard disk activity light-emitting diode (LED) LAN activity LED Power LED Power button CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW LED Volume control CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW Headphone/Earphone port...
  • Page 22 Label Icon Component 5.25-inch drive bays 3.5-inch floppy drive Floppy drive LED Floppy drive eject button Speaker-out/Line-out port Microphone-in jack (front) 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.

  • Page 23: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following: Label Icon Color Burgundy White Green Purple Black Component Voltage selector switch Power cord socket Parallel/Printer port Network port Power jack (for external speakers) Power supply PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB ports...
  • Page 24 Label Icon Color Teal or Turquoise Blue Pink Lime Light blue For information on how to connect the peripherals, see “Connecting peripherals” on page 29 and “Connecting options” on page 37. Component Serial port CRT/LCD monitor port Microphone-in jack (rear) Audio-out/Line-out jack Audio-in/Line-in jack Telephone port...

  • Page 25: Keyboard

    Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys. For information on how to connect your keyboard, see “Connecting peripherals” on page 29. Description Function keys Caps lock Windows logo key Application key Cursor keys Palm rest...

  • Page 26: Function Keys

    Function 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. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock...

  • Page 27: Windows Keys

    Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows logo key Application key 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.

  • Page 28: Volume Control/Mute Knob

    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. Multimedia keys Allow you to conveniently play, pause, stop, step forward, or step back a song or movie using your keyboard.

  • Page 29: Internet/Suspend Keys

    Icon Backward Internet/Suspend keys The Internet/Suspend keys consist of three buttons: Icon Email browser Suspend 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.

  • Page 30: Mouse

    Mouse Your 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).

  • Page 31: Disk Drives

    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: •...

  • Page 32: Cd-Rom/Dvd-Rom/Cd-Rw Drive

    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.

  • Page 33: To Take Care Of Your Cds And Dvds

    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.

  • Page 34: Hard Disk

    2 System tour Hard disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (E- IDE) hard disk. For instructions on how to upgrade or replace your hard disk, see “Replacing the hard disk” on page 61.

  • Page 35: Setting Up Your Computer

    3 Setting up your computer...
  • Page 36 This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals.

  • Page 37: Arranging A Comfortable Work Area

    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.

  • Page 38: Positioning Your Monitor

    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.

  • Page 39: Connecting Peripherals

    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.

  • Page 40: Serial Mouse

    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.

  • Page 41: Connecting Your Keyboard

    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.
  • Page 42 3 Setting up your computer 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.

  • Page 43: Connecting A Monitor

    Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port (blue port) located on the rear panel of your computer. Note: Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information.

  • Page 44: Connecting The Power Cable

    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).

  • Page 45: Turning On Your Computer

    Turning on your computer After connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in the power cable, you are now ready to turn the computer on and get to work. To turn on your computer: Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc.

  • Page 46: Turning Off Your Computer

    Turning off your computer To turn off your computer, follow the steps below. For Windows XP: On the Windows XP taskbar, click on the Start button, and click Turn Off Computer; then click Turn Off. Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer. For Windows 2000: On the Windows 2000 taskbar, click on the Start button, highlight Shut Down, select Shut down from the drop down window then...

  • Page 47: Connecting Options

    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.

  • Page 48: Connecting The Modem

    3 Setting up your computer Connecting the modem (optional) Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line and modem line into their corresponding ports on the rear panel of your computer.

  • Page 49: Connecting To The Network

    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 (white port) on the rear panel of your computer. Note: Consult your operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup.

  • Page 50: Connecting Multimedia Devices

    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.
  • Page 51 • earphones, headphones: connect to the Headphone-out jack (lime jack) 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.
  • Page 52 • external speakers: connect to the Audio-out/Line-out jack (lime jack) and the Speaker power jack 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 3 Setting up your computer located on the rear...

  • Page 53: Connecting Usb Devices

    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.
  • Page 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.

  • Page 55: Upgrading Your Computer

    4 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: Installation Precautions

    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: Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.

  • Page 58: Post-Installation Instructions

    Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component: See to it that the components are installed according to the step- by-step instructions in their respective sections. Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier. Replace the side panels. Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer.

  • Page 59: Opening 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 47. You need to open your computer before you can install additional components.

  • Page 60: To Replace The Side Panel

    Hold one side panel with both hands. Slide it back about an inch and then gently pull it outward to detach it. Do the same to the other side. To replace the side panel Align the side panel's hinges to the housing frame and then push it in to slide it back into place.
  • Page 61 Secure the side panels with the four screws you removed earlier.

  • Page 62: Internal Components

    Internal components The figure below shows what your computer looks like once you remove the side panel: Component 5.25-inch drive bays (three bays) 3.5-inch drive bays (two bays) Daughterboard Mainboard Hard disk Expansion slots Power supply Note: The mainboard model shown in the figure above may not be exactly the same with the one found in your computer.

  • Page 63: System Boards

    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 7500 series computer model.
  • Page 64 4 Upgrading your computer Veriton 7500 mainboard layout...
  • Page 65 Veriton 7500G mainboard layout...
  • Page 66 Label Component Battery PS/2 mouse (upper) and keyboard (lower) ports USB ports COM 2 connector Game port Power connector Parallel (upper), serial (left) and monitor (right) ports FDD connector CN10 Network (upper) and USB (lower) ports CN11 Power connector (12V power) CN12 IDE 2 connector CN13...
  • Page 67 Label Component CN24 Power/Suspend LED connector CN25 Standard FPIO connector CN26 Power LED connector DIMM 1 DIMM sockets 1-2 DIMM 2 3-pin CPU fan connector 3-pin system fan connector 1-2 Clear CMOS 2-3 Normal SL1 to SL3 PCI slots 1 to 3 SLT1 AGP slot (for Veriton 7500G)

  • Page 68: Audio Board

    Audio board The audio board that came with your computer should look like the figure that follows. Label Description USB 1.1 connector CN2 and CN3 USB ports Standard Audio connector - connects to the CN16 of the mainboard USB connector - connects to the CN3 connector of the mainboard Microphone-in jack (front) Audio-out port...

  • Page 69: 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 47 when installing or removing a computer component. However, for safety purposes, we do not recommend that you perform these upgrades yourself.

  • Page 70: To Install A Ddr Dimm

    Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard. Press the holding clips on both sides of the DDR DIMM socket outward to release the DDR DIMM (a). Gently pull the DDR DIMM out of the socket (b). To install a DDR DIMM Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard.

  • Page 71: Replacing The Hard Disk

    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: Remove the side panel (see page 49).
  • Page 72 (a) Detach the power and hard disk cables from the hard disk. (b) Detach the hard disk from the drive frame. (a) Insert the new hard disk into the frame. (b) Connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard disk. 4 Upgrading your computer...

  • Page 73: Installing An Expansion Card

    Secure it with the four screws you removed earlier. Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. Replace the side panel (see page 50). Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: Remove the side panel (see page 49).
  • Page 74 Pull out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot. Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging. Align the card with the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated. Secure the card to your computer with a screw you removed earlier.
  • Page 75 When you turn on the computer, BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly-installed devices.
  • Page 76 4 Upgrading your computer...

  • Page 77: System Utilities

    5 System utilities...
  • Page 78 This chapter describes the applications that came with your computer.
  • Page 79 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. These utilities may include any of the following: ® ™ • Acrobat Reader • LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) •...

  • Page 80: Acrobat Reader

    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.

  • Page 81: Ldcm

    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 Management 2.0, Desktop Management Interface (DMI) v2.0, and others. Your computer may be bundled with a LDCM installation CD. To install LDCM: Insert the LDCM installation CD into the CD or DVD drive.

  • Page 82: Norton Antivirus

    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. To install Norton AntiVirus: Double-click the Norton AntiVirus icon on your Windows desktop.

  • Page 83: Nti Cd-Maker

    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-RW discs. To run NTI CD-Maker: On the Windows taskbar, click on the Start button, highlight Programs and select NTI CD-Maker.

  • Page 84: Powerdvd

    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.

  • Page 85: Bios Utility

    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"...

  • Page 86: Reinstalling Programs

    Reinstalling programs If you uninstall one of the preinstalled programs and want to reinstall it, do the following: Make sure that the system is turned on. Insert the System CD into the CD or DVD drive. Select the application that you want to reinstall. Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation.

  • Page 87: Frequently Asked Questions

    6 Frequently asked questions...
  • Page 88 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.
  • Page 89 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.
  • Page 90 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 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.
  • Page 91 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 or diskettes. 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.
  • Page 92 6 Frequently asked questions...

  • Page 93: Index

    Windows logo key lock keys Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock mainboard Veriton 7500 Veriton 7500G mouse buttons clicking double-click ratchet wheel multimedia key forward play/pause stop...
  • Page 94 safety instructions setting up computer area chair connecting peripherals external monitor power cable USB mouse keyboard monitor mouse system boards audio board mainboard system utilities Acrobat Reader LDCM Norton AntiVirus NTI CD-Maker PowerDVD reinstalling programs turning off computer software shutdown suspend mode turning on computer power button...

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