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  • Page 1 Veriton FP User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 Acer reserves the right to make changes to the products de- scribed in this manual at any time and without notice.
  • Page 4 (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 5: 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 6: 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.

  • Page 7: Year 2000 Compliance Statement

    SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters). Year 2000 compliance statement The Veriton FP computer carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo, which certifies that this model has been tested by NSTL using...

  • Page 8: Laser Compliance Statement

    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:// www.acer.com/service/y2k/index.htm Laser compliance statement The CD-ROM drive in this computer is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive’s classification label (shown below) is located on the drive.

  • Page 9: Lithium Battery Statement

    Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun sk med batteri af samme fabrikat og type.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    CD-ROM drive Hard disk drive Setting up Your Computer Arranging a comfortable work area Adjusting your chair Positioning your keyboard Positioning your mouse Positioning your Veriton FP Connecting peripherals Mouse Keyboard Power cable Turning on your computer Turning off your computer...
  • Page 12 Adding Options to Your Computer Removing the side panel cover Connecting an external monitor Connecting a serial mouse Connecting a printer Connecting to the network Setting up a modem (optional) Connecting multimedia devices Connecting USB devices Upgrading your computer Software TimeMachine PC-cillin PC-Doctor...

  • Page 13: Overview

    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 FP • PS/2 keyboard • PS/2 mouse •...

  • Page 14: Taking Care Of Your Computer

    Chapter1 Overview 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

    To clean your mouse 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. When to contact a service technician • If you dropped and damaged the computer •...
  • Page 16 Chapter1 Overview...

  • Page 17: System Tour

    Chapter 2 System Tour This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer Features Here are just a few of your computer’s many features: Performance • Intel Pentium® III processor with integrated L2 cache memory • Expandable system memory to a maximum of 256 MB •...
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 System Tour Multimedia • 64-bit graphics acceleration with 8-MB graphics memory and Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) support • 10Base-T/100Base-TX network support with remote wake-up function • 16-bit high-quality audio system via onboard PCI audio controller • Built-in speakers •...

  • Page 19: Front Panel

    Front panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label Description 3.5-inch floppy disk drive CD-ROM drive CD-ROM activity LED CD-ROM eject button Power button 15-inch TFT LCD display Built-in speakers Hard disk drive LED display 3.5-inch floppy disk drive eject button FIR port for wireless communication support 3.5-inch floppy disk drive activity light emitting diode (LED)

  • Page 20: Ports

    Chapter 2 System Tour Ports Your computer offers several ports that allow you to connect peripheral devices. These ports are found on the left and right panels of your computer. For information on how to connect the peripherals, see “Connecting Peripherals” in Chapter 3, and “Adding Options to your Computer”...

  • Page 21: Left Panel

    Left panel Remove the side panel cover to view the ports inside. Note: For instructions on how to remove the side panel cover, see “Removing the side panel cover” on page 27. Label Icon Color Description Blue External monitor port Brightness control Volume control...
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 System Tour Label Icon Color Description Network port Gold Game/MIDI port Burgundy Parallel/printer port Lime Line-out port Teal or Serial port Turquoise Light blue Line-in port Pink Microphone-in port Fax/modem ports (optional) Voltage selector switch Power cord socket Main power switch Expansion slot...

  • Page 23: Right Panel

    Right panel Label Icon Color Description Purple PS/2 keyboard port Green PS/2 mouse port Black USB ports...

  • Page 24: Keyboard

    Chapter 2 System Tour Keyboard The keyboard that came with your computer has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys. Cursor keys The cursor keys, also called the arrow keys, let you move the cursor around the screen.

  • Page 25: Windows Keys

    Lock Key Description 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 +, -, x, and /). Scroll Lock When activated, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up arrow o down arrow respectively.

  • Page 26: Mouse

    Chapter 2 System Tour 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 27: Disk Drives

    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. Here are some tips on how to take care of your diskettes: •...
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 System Tour To insert a CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive: Gently push the eject button located on the front panel. CD-ROM eject button When the CD tray slides open, pull the tray out using your finger. Insert the CD. Make sure that the label or title side of the CD is facing upward.

  • Page 29: Hard Disk Drive

    To take care of your CDs: • Keep your CDs in a disk case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage. Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disc, impair the disc lens reader on the CD-ROM drive, or stop the computer from successfully reading the disc.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 System Tour...

  • Page 31: Setting Up Your Computer

    Chapter 3 Setting up Your Computer This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer Arranging a comfortable work area Working safely begins with the arrangement of your work space and the proper use of equipment. For this reason, it is very important to take time and think about how you are going to arrange your work area.

  • Page 32: Positioning Your Keyboard

    Positioning your Veriton FP Place the Veriton FP 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.

  • Page 33: Connecting Peripherals

    Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have three things to connect: the mouse, the keyboard, and the power cable. Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port (green port) located on the right panel of your computer...

  • Page 34: Keyboard

    Chapter 3 Setting up Your Computer Keyboard Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port (purple port) located on the right panel of your computer.

  • Page 35: Power Cable

    Power cable Caution! Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area. Make sure that it matches your computer’s voltage setting (see the voltage setting switch located on the left panel of your computer). If they don’t match, change your computer’s voltage setting according to your area’s voltage range.

  • Page 36: Turning On Your Computer

    Chapter 3 Setting up 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: Locate and turn on (1) the main power switch on the left panel of your computer.

  • Page 37: Turning Off Your Computer

    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. • Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer, and then, press the power button for at least four seconds.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 Setting up Your Computer...

  • Page 39: Adding Options To Your Computer

    Chapter 4 Adding Options to Your Computer 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 Removing the side panel cover You need to remove the side panel cover before you can connect additional peripherals to your computer;...
  • Page 40 Chapter 4 Adding Options to Your Computer...

  • Page 41: Connecting An External Monitor

    Connecting an external monitor Your computer supports simultaneous CRT and LCD display. To connect an external monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the external monitor port (blue port) located on the left panel of your computer. Note: Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information.

  • Page 42: Connecting A Serial Mouse

    Chapter 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. To enable the serial mouse, use the Add New Hardware tool in the Windows Control Panel.

  • Page 43: Connecting A Printer

    Connecting a printer Your computer supports both serial and parallel printers. To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel/printer 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 44: Connecting To The Network

    Chapter 4 Adding Options to 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 left panel of your computer.

  • Page 45: Setting Up A Modem (Optional)

    Setting up a modem (optional) Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line and handset into their corresponding ports on the left panel of your computer. Refer to the figure below for the connections.

  • Page 46: Connecting Multimedia Devices

    Chapter 4 Adding Options to Your Computer Connecting multimedia devices You can connect multimedia devices such as speakers, a microphone, headphones or earphones and a joystick (for games). These devices will allow you to take advantage of your computer’s multimedia features. Plug the devices in as follows: •...

  • Page 47: Connecting Usb Devices

    Connecting USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a new serial bus design that is capable of cascading low-/medium-speed peripherals (less than 12 Mbps) such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. With USB, complex cable connections can be eliminated.

  • Page 48: Upgrading Your Computer

    Chapter 4 Adding Options to Your Computer Upgrading your computer Certain aspects of your computer are upgradable such as the memory, hard disk, and the expansion card. However, for safety purposes, we do not recommend that you perform these upgrades. Contact your dealer if you wish to upgrade your computer or replace components.

  • Page 49: Software

    Chapter 5 Software This chapter describes the applications that came with your computer Your computer comes with the following applications: • TimeMachine • PC-cillin • PC Doctor • ASM Pro Suite All of the applications that came with your computer are very easy to use. However, if you need more help and information, you may refer to the online help documentation provided in each software application.

  • Page 50: Timemachine

    Chapter 5 Software TimeMachine TimeMachine is a tool that helps you recover your computer by saving and restoring critical system files back to the time your computer was working properly. During normal operation, this utility runs silently in the background and checks your computer system files daily by automatically taking a snapshot image of the critical system files and saving the snapshot as a file.

  • Page 51: Pc-Cillin

    PC-cillin 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. Fixes for newly-discovered viruses may not be included in the software provided with your computer.

  • Page 52: Pc-Doctor

    Chapter 5 Software 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 53: Asm Pro Suite

    ASM Pro Suite Advanced System Manager (ASM) Pro Suite is a desktop management tool designed to monitor performance, manage assets, and detect errors or potential system malfunctions in network systems. It helps the system administrators to spot errors or potential system malfunctions in the network devices through a single management station.
  • Page 54 Chapter 5 Software Note: The number of additional utilities offered by ASM Pro Suite varies for every product and model. ASM Pro Suite may not be preloaded on your computer. If it isn’t, you need to install it. To do so, do the following: Make sure that your computer is turned on.

  • Page 55: Reinstalling Applications

    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 Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive. Select the application that you want to reinstall. Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation.
  • Page 56 Chapter 5 Software...

  • Page 57: Q&A

    Chapter 6 Q&A 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 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.
  • Page 58 Chapter 6 Q&A Q: Nothing appears on the screen. A: Your computer’s power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. Just press any key to turn the display back on. If pressing a key does not work, contact your dealer or the technical support center for support.
  • Page 59 Q: Image is not full screen. A: Make sure that the resolution is set to 1024 x 768. Right-click on your Windows desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties dialog box. Then click on the Settings tab to check the resolution setting. If the setting is incorrect, click and drag the Screen area slider to 1024 x 768, then click on OK.
  • Page 60 Chapter 6 Q&A...

  • Page 61: Index

     ports 8 left panel 9 right panel 11 computer maintenance cleaning 2 Q&A 45 servicing 2 setting up computer 19, 21 disk drives 1 area 19 CD-ROM drive 15 chair 19 inserting 16 keyboard 20, 22 taking care CDs 17 mouse 20, 21 floppy drive PC 20...

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