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Acer Veriton FP2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 VTFP2-0.book Page i Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Veriton FP2 User’s guide...
  • Page 2 Acer reserves the right to make changes to the products de- scribed in this manual at any time and without notice.
  • Page 3 (e) sublicense or otherwise make the software available to third parties. The software is the property of Acer or Acer’s supplier and you do not have and shall not gain any proprietary interest in the software (including any modifications or copies made by or for you) or any related intellectual property rights.

  • Page 4: Fcc Notice

    VTFP2-0.book Page iv Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 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 5: Important Safety Instructions

    VTFP2-0.book Page v Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 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.
  • Page 6 VTFP2-0.book Page vi Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.

  • Page 7: Year 2000 Compliance Statement

    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 Laser compliance statement The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive in this computer is a laser product.

  • Page 8: Tco 95 Compliant

    ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN TCO 95 compliant The Veriton FP2 is a TCO 95 approved and labelled product. TCO 95 provides international environmental and quality labelling of personal computers. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the...
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  • Page 11: First Things First

    VTFP2-0.book Page 1 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 1 First things first...
  • Page 12 VTFP2-0.book Page 2 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 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

    Before you unpack your computer, make sure that you have enough space to set up your computer. Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Veriton FP2 • Installation poster • USB keyboard •...

  • Page 14: Taking Care Of Your Computer

    VTFP2-0.book Page 4 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 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: When To Contact A Service Technician

    If the computer is not operating normally. Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. You may also access the Acer Web site at http://www.acer.com/ for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area.

  • Page 16: Accessing The Online Manual

    1 First things first Accessing the online manual You may also refer to the Veriton FP2 online manual for information about your computer. To access the online manual, simply double-click on the Veriton FP2 Online icon on your Windows desktop.

  • Page 17: System Tour

    VTFP2-0.book Page 7 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 2 System tour...
  • Page 18 VTFP2-0.book Page 8 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.
  • Page 19 VTFP2-0.book Page 9 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Features Here are just a few of your computer’s many features: Performance • Intel Celeron™ or Pentium® III processor with integrated L2 cache memory • Expandable system memory to a maximum of 512 MB •...
  • Page 20 VTFP2-0.book Page 10 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Human-centric design and ergonomics • Slim, smooth and stylish design • Space-saver solution • Low-emission and low radiation 2 System tour...

  • Page 21: Front Panel

    VTFP2-0.book Page 11 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Front panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label Description LCD panel Speakers Power button Power activity light-emitting diode (LED) Hard disk drive LED CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-R/W drive CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-R/W drive eject button 3.5-inch floppy disk drive eject button 3.5-inch floppy disk drive USB ports (black ports)
  • Page 22 * Floppy and optical devices may vary in different models and different countries. * The LCD monitor’s are available in 15- and 17-inch sizes. For more information about the product and its purchase, pls. contact your dealer or visit our website at http://www.acer.com/. 2 System tour...
  • Page 23 VTFP2-0.book Page 13 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Ports Your computer offers several ports that allow you to connect peripheral devices. These ports are found on the front and left panels of your computer. For information on how to connect the peripherals, see “Connecting peripherals”...

  • Page 24: Left Panel

    VTFP2-0.book Page 14 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Left panel Your computer’s left panel consists of the following: Label Icon Color Light blue Lime Gray White Gray Black Blue Teal or Turquoise 2 System tour Component Audio-in/Line-in jack Audio-out/Line-out jack Network port LCD monitor port (DVI-type) Adapter jack (for LCD panel only)
  • Page 25 VTFP2-0.book Page 15 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Label Icon Color Gray Gray Burgundy * The CRT monitor port is automatically disabled when an add-on VGA card is installed into the system. Connect the monitor to the VGA port instead. * If your computer comes with an AGP graphics card, plug the LCD monitor’s DVI cable into LCD Monitor port on the AGP graphics card (10).
  • Page 26 VTFP2-0.book Page 16 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Keyboard Your computer comes with a USB 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 USB keyboard, see “Connecting peripherals”...
  • Page 27 VTFP2-0.book Page 17 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Label Component Windows logo Application key Cursor keys Palm rest Num lock Scroll lock Volume control/ Mute Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions, such as: • Windows + Tab: Activate the next Taskbar button •...
  • Page 28 VTFP2-0.book Page 18 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Label Component Multimedia keys Internet/Suspend keys Programmable keys 2 System tour Description Allow you to do the following : • Play/Pause button - press to start playing the audio or video file. Press again to pause.
  • Page 29 VTFP2-0.book Page 19 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Mouse Your computer comes with a USB mouse. The mouse has one ratchet wheel and two buttons: a right button and a left 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 30: Disk Drives

    VTFP2-0.book Page 20 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Disk drives Your computer comes with the following disk drives. 3.5-inch floppy disk drive Your computer’s 3.5-inch floppy disk drive can handle 720-KB and 1.44- MB capacity diskettes. The floppy diskettes are compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around.

  • Page 31: Cd-Rom/Dvd-Rom/Cd-R/W Drive

    VTFP2-0.book Page 21 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM To remove/swap the floppy disk drive Note: You can only remove/swap the floppy disk drive when the computer is turned on, and you may need to enter a correct password before you can remove the drive. For more information on setting, disabling and changing the password and swapping bay drives, see page 25.
  • Page 32 VTFP2-0.book Page 22 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM To insert a CD/DVD into your computer’s CD-ROM/ DVD-ROM/CD-R/W drive: a. Gently push the eject button located on the front panel. b. When the disc tray slides open, pull the tray out and insert the CD/DVD.

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

    VTFP2-0.book Page 23 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM To remove/swap the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-R/W drive Note: You can only remove/swap the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-R/W drive when the computer is turned on, and you may need to enter a correct password before you can remove the CD-ROM/ DVD-ROM/CD-R/W drive.

  • Page 34: Second Hard Disk Drive

    VTFP2-0.book Page 24 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM • Clean your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-R/W drive periodically. You may refer to the Cleaning Kit for instructions. Cleaning Kits can be purchased in any computer or electronics shop. Hard disk drive Your computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (E- IDE) hard disk drive.
  • Page 35 VTFP2-0.book Page 25 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM To set, disable or change a password, follow these steps: Click the HotIDE icon Select Password. If the password is enabled, the Input password box appears. Enter the correct password. on the Windows taskbar.
  • Page 36 VTFP2-0.book Page 26 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM If the password you entered is incorrect, the password error box appears and then exits. If the password you entered is correct or the password is not enabled, the password screen appears. You have three options: •...
  • Page 37 VTFP2-0.book Page 27 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM To swap modular bay drives, follow these steps: Click the HotIDE icon Select Swap devices. If a password is set and enabled, a password input box appears. Enter the correct password. The disk drive controller is disabled and unlocked then the plug-in device message dailog box appears.
  • Page 38 VTFP2-0.book Page 28 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM The disk drive controller is enabled and locked.You can now use the new drive. You may insert the floppy disk drive in the upper drive bay only. Refer to the table below for the drive bay position where you can insert your drive modules: 2 System tour...
  • Page 39 VTFP2-0.book Page 29 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 3 Setting up your computer...
  • Page 40 VTFP2-0.book Page 30 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer.

  • Page 41: Arranging A Comfortable Work Area

    Rest your body on the chair’s back. Your torso works harder to maintain balance if you do not rest your body on the chair’s back. Positioning your Veriton FP2 Take note of the following tips when selecting a location for your computer: •...

  • Page 42: Positioning Your Keyboard

    VTFP2-0.book Page 32 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 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.

  • Page 43: Connecting Peripherals

    VTFP2-0.book Page 33 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have to connect the power cable, USB keyboard and mouse. Power cable Caution! Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area.

  • Page 44: Usb Devices

    VTFP2-0.book Page 34 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a newer serial bus design that is capable of cascading low-/medium-speed peripherals (less than 12 Mbps) such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, digital camera, printer and modem. With USB, complex cable connections can be eliminated.

  • Page 45: Turning On Your Computer

    VTFP2-0.book Page 35 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 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: Press the power button located on the front panel of your computer, Important: Make sure that the power cable is properly plugged into an electrical outlet.
  • Page 46 VTFP2-0.book Page 36 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 3 Setting up your computer If your LCD monitor does not work when your computer is turned on, locate and turn on the switch under your LCD monitor. The switch is on by default when the LCD monitor is shipped from the factory.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor

    VTFP2-0.book Page 37 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Adjusting the LCD monitor The control panel located on the front of your LCD monitor allows you to enter and adjust the brightness setting of the LCD monitor. The two keys in the control panel which allow you to adjust the brightness setting of your LCD monitor are the following: Label Key Type...

  • Page 48: Turning Off Your Computer

    VTFP2-0.book Page 38 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Turning off your computer To turn off your computer, do either of the following: • From your Windows desktop, click on Start, Shut Down... and select Shut down; then click on OK. •...
  • Page 49 VTFP2-0.book Page 39 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 4 Adding options to your computer...
  • Page 50 VTFP2-0.book Page 40 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Aside from the mouse and keyboard, you can also connect additional peripherals to your computer. This chapter will tell you how to connect additional peripherals and what to do if you want to upgrade your computer.
  • Page 51 VTFP2-0.book Page 41 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Removing the cable guise You may need to remove the cable guise before you can connect additional peripherals to your computer; otherwise, you won’t be able to access the ports. To remove the cable guise: Press the release latch located on top of the cable guise.
  • Page 52 VTFP2-0.book Page 42 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM To reinstall the cable guise: Align the cable guise’s hinges to the housing frame and then gently push it in to snap it back into place. Note: When reinstalling the cable guise, arrange all the peripheral cables so that they run through the hole provided on the lower part of the cable guise.

  • Page 53: Connecting Multimedia Devices

    VTFP2-0.book Page 43 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Connecting multimedia devices You can connect multimedia devices such as a microphone, headphones, earphones or external speakers. These devices will allow you to take advantage of your computer’s multimedia features. Plug the devices in as follows: •...
  • Page 54 VTFP2-0.book Page 44 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Note: To adjust the volume of the headphones, turn the Volume control/Mute knob located on the keyboard or click on the Volume Icon located on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen. When the volume control pops up, drag the volume control lever to the desired level.
  • Page 55 VTFP2-0.book Page 45 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Note: For information on how to configure the multimedia devices, consult the documentation that came with each device. • external CD player: connect to the Audio-in/Line-in jack blue port) located on the left panel of your computer. •...

  • Page 56: Connecting To The Network

    VTFP2-0.book Page 46 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 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 left panel of your computer.
  • Page 57 VTFP2-0.book Page 47 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Connecting USB joystick and digital camera To connect a USB joystick or digital camera, simply plug the device cable into any of the USB ports Note: Some USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to daisy-chain other devices.

  • Page 58: Connecting A Serial Mouse

    VTFP2-0.book Page 48 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 4 Adding options to your computer Connecting a serial mouse You can also connect a serial mouse to your computer. To connect one, simply plug the mouse cable into the serial port (teal or turquoise port) located on the left panel of your computer.

  • Page 59: Connecting A Parallel Printer

    VTFP2-0.book Page 49 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Connecting a parallel printer Your computer supports both parallel and serial printers. To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port (burgundy port) located on the left panel of your computer. To connect a serial printer, plug the printer cable into the serial port (teal or turquoise port) located on the left panel of your computer.

  • Page 60: Connecting An External Monitor

    VTFP2-0.book Page 50 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Connecting an external monitor Your computer supports both CRT and LCD display. To connect an external CRT monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the CRT monitor port (blue port) located on the left panel of your computer.

  • Page 61: Setting Up A Modem (Optional)

    VTFP2-0.book Page 51 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Setting up a modem (optional) Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line handset into their corresponding ports on the left panel of your computer. Refer to the figure below for the connections.

  • Page 62: Upgrading Your Computer

    VTFP2-0.book Page 52 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 4 Adding options to your computer Upgrading your computer Certain aspects of your computer are upgradable such as the CPU, memory, graphic cards and hard disk. However, for safety purposes, we do not recommend that you perform these upgrades yourself. Please contact your dealer if you wish to upgrade your computer or replace components.
  • Page 63 VTFP2-0.book Page 53 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 5 Software...
  • Page 64 VTFP2-0.book Page 54 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM This chapter describes the software applications that came with your computer.
  • Page 65 VTFP2-0.book Page 55 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Your computer comes with the following applications: • PC-cillin 2000 • PC Doctor • LDCM • NTI CD-Maker 2000 • PowerDVD All of the applications that came with your computer are very easy to use.
  • Page 66 VTFP2-0.book Page 56 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM PC-cillin 2000 PC-cillin is an antivirus program designed to scan and clean computer viruses from your computer’s hard drive and floppy drive. To ensure the integrity of your computer data, you should scan your hard drive on a regular basis.
  • Page 67 VTFP2-0.book Page 57 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM PC-Doctor PC-Doctor contains comprehensive hardware diagnostics and system information tests that you can run to verify the functionality of your computer’s hardware components. Components can be tested individually or together according to your preferences. If you suspect that you may have a hardware component failure, you will need to run this program prior to contacting your manufacturer for technical support.
  • Page 68 VTFP2-0.book Page 58 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM LDCM 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.

  • Page 69: Nti Cd-Maker 2000

    CD Extra - to record in CD Extra format: audio session, followed by data session. Manual Installation Instruction Insert the Acer System Resource CD and wait for the Acer Resource window to appear. From the Menu select Application. When the Software List Window appears, double-click on NTI CD- Maker.
  • Page 70 VTFP2-0.book Page 60 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM PowerDVD PowerDVD is a high quality, pure software DVD player which brings high-quality movies and karaoke into your multimedia PC. You may play back high resolution DVD titles or MPEG-2 files with MPEG-2 video and Dolby AC-3 audio.
  • Page 71 VTFP2-0.book Page 61 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM • Bookmark Function - allows you to save your favorite scenes so that you can return to them directly, at a later time. Includes a user-friendly viewer mode, making it simple to get to the desired scenes.

  • Page 72: Reinstalling Applications

    VTFP2-0.book Page 62 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Reinstalling applications If you uninstall one of the preinstalled programs and want to reinstall it, do the following: Make sure the system is turned on. Insert the Programs CD into the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-R/W drive. Select the program that you want to reinstall.
  • Page 73 VTFP2-0.book Page 63 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 6 Q & A...
  • Page 74 VTFP2-0.book Page 64 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 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 for assistance.
  • Page 75 VTFP2-0.book Page 65 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 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 button but the system did not boot up. A: Check the LED located below the power button.
  • Page 76 VTFP2-0.book Page 66 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM 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. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system’s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer.
  • Page 77 A: You need to update the Windows 2000 or Windows Me setup information for your Acer Veriton 15” LCD monitor.You can download the updated file from the Acer Web site at http://www.acer.com/ . Q: Characters look too dark or too light.
  • Page 78 VTFP2-0.book Page 68 Monday, March 5, 2001 2:00 PM Click Start, point to Settings and select Control Panel. Double-click System and choose the Hardware tab. Click on the DVD/CD-ROM drives and double-click the optical device. Choose the Properties tab and click on Digital CD Playback. Click Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device.
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