Acer 5800 Series Manuals

Table of Contents

• • 3

    Disposal Instructions
  • 5

    Table of Contents

• 9

  1 Empowering Technology

  • 11

    Acer Empowering Technology
    • 12

      Acer Edatasecurity Management
    • 13

      Acer Elock Management
    • 14

      Acer Eperformance Management
    • 15

      Acer Erecovery Management
    • 16

      Acer Esettings Management
    • 17

      Acer Eacoustics Management

• 19

  2 First Things First

  • 21

    Specifications
  • 23

    Package Contents
  • 23

    Accessing the User's Guide

• 25

  3 System Tour

  • 27

    Features
    • 27

      Performance
    • 27

      Multimedia
    • 27

      Connectivity
  • 28

    Front Panel
  • 30

    Rear Panel
  • 33

    Keyboard
    • 34

      Internet/Email/Search Keys
    • 34

      Multimedia Keys
    • 35

      Volume Control/Mute Keys
    • 35

      Lock Keys
    • 36

      Cursor Keys
    • 36

      Windows Keys
    • 37

      Function Keys
    • 37

      Palm Rest
  • 38

    Optical Drive
    • 40

      Taking Care of Your Cds and Dvds
  • 40

    Hard Disk

• 41

  4 Setting Up Your Computer

  • 43

    Arranging a Comfortable Work Area
    • 43

      Adjusting Your Chair
    • 43

      Positioning Your PC
    • 44

      Positioning Your Monitor
    • 44

      Positioning Your Keyboard
    • 44

      Positioning Your Mouse
  • 45

    Connecting Peripherals
    • 45

      Connecting Your Mouse and Keyboard
      • 45

        USB Interface
      • 45

        PS/2 Interface
    • 46

      Connecting a Monitor
    • 47

      Connecting the Power Cable
  • 48

    Turning On Your Computer
  • 48

    Turning Off Your Computer
  • 49

    Connecting Options
    • 49

      Connecting Your Printer
    • 50

      Connecting the Modem (Optional)
    • 50

      Connecting to the Network
    • 51

      Connecting Multimedia Devices
    • 53

      Connecting USB Devices

• 55

  5 Upgrading Your Computer

  • 57

    Installation Precautions
    • 57

      ESD Precautions
    • 57

      Preinstallation Instructions
    • 58

      Post-Installation Instructions
  • 59

    Opening Your Veriton 5800
    • 59

      To Remove the Computer Cover
    • 59

      To Replace the Computer Cover
  • 60

    Opening Your Veriton 6800/7800
    • 60

      To Remove the Side Panel
    • 61

      To Replace the Side Panel
  • 62

    System Boards
    • 62

      Mainboard Layout
  • 64

    Upgrading Your Computer
    • 64

      Installing Additional Memory
    • 64

      To Remove a DDR2 DIMM
      • 65

        To Install a DDR2 DIMM
      • 66

        To Reconfigure Your Computer
    • 66

      Replacing the Veriton 5800'S Hard Disk
    • 67

      Installing an Expansion Card
    • 68

      Replacing the Veriton 6800/7800'S Hard Disk
    • 69

      Installing an Expansion Card

• 71

  6 System Utilities

  • 73

    Adobe Reader
  • 74

    Norton Antivirus
    • 74

      How Do I Check for Viruses
  • 75

    NTI CD&DVD-Maker (For Models with CD or DVD Burner)
  • 76

    Powerdvd (For Models with DVD)
    • 76

      How Do I Open and Watch a DVD
  • 77

    BIOS Utility
  • 77

    Reinstalling Programs
  • 78

    Using Backup (Windows XP Only)
    • 78

      How Do I Back Up Files From My Hard Drive
  • 79

    Disk Defragmenter (Windows XP Only)
    • 79

      How Do I Defragment My Hard Drive

• 81

  7 Frequently Asked Questions

  • 83

    Frequently Asked Questions
  • 84

    The Printer Does Not Work

• 85

  Appendix A: Notices

  • 86

    ENERGY STAR Guidelines Compliance
  • 86

    FCC Notice
  • 87

    Notice: Canadian Users
  • 87

    Declaration of Conformity for EU Countries
  • 87

    Modem Notices
    • 87

      Notice for USA
    • 88

      Tbr 21
    • 88

      Notice for Australia
  • 88

    Important Safety Instructions
  • 90

    Macrovision Copyright Protection Notice
  • 90

    Lithium Battery Statement
  • 91

    Laser Compliance Statement
  • 92

    Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity
  • 93

    Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking

• 95

  Appendix B: Taking Care of Your Computer

  • 96

    Important Tips
  • 96

    Cleaning and Servicing
    • 96

      To Clean Your Computer and Keyboard
    • 97

      To Clean Your Pointing Device
    • 97

      To Clean Your Monitor
    • 97

      When to Contact a Service Technician
  • 97

    Asking for Technical Assistance
  • 99

    Index