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Veriton 2800 Series
User's Guide
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Copyright © 2005. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Veriton 2800 Series User's Guide Original Issue: August 2005 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and spe
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Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, 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 inform
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1 First things first 1 Specifications 3 Package contents 5 Accessing the User's Guide 5 2 System tour 7 Features 9 Performance 9 Multimedia 9 Connectivity 9 Front and rear panels 10 Keyboard 12 Internet/Email/Search keys 13 Multimedia keys 13 Volume control/mute keys 14 Lock keys 14 Cursor keys 15 Windows keys 15 Function keys 16 Palm rest 16 Optical drive 17 Taking 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
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Connecting multimedia devices 29 Connecting USB devices 31 4 Upgrading your computer 33 Installation precautions 35 ESD precautions 35 Preinstallation instructions 35 Post-installation instructions 36 Opening your Veriton 2800 37 To remove the computer cover 37 To replace the computer cover 37 System boards 38 Mainboard layout 38 Upgrading your computer 39 Installing additional memory 39 To remove a DDR2 DIMM 39 To install a DDR2 DIMM 40 To reconfigure your computer 41 Replacing the Veriton 280
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Notice: Canadian users 61 Declaration of Conformity for EU countries 61 Modem notices 61 Notice for USA 61 TBR 21 62 Notice for Australia 62 Important safety instructions 62 Macrovision copyright protection notice 64 Lithium battery statement 64 Laser compliance statement 65 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 66 Declaration of Conformity for CE marking 67 Appendix B: Taking care of your computer 69 Important tips 70 Cleaning and servicing 70 To clean your computer and key
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1 First things first
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This chapter describes the system specifications and contents of your computer package.
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3 Specifications ® ® Operating Microsoft Windows XP Professional system ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition ® ® Platform Intel Celeron with 533 MHz FSB ® ® Intel Pentium 4 with 800 MHz FSB ® ® Intel Pentium D with 1066 MHz ® Chipset Intel 945G Express System memory Supporting up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 RAM Drives • One external 5.25" drive bay • One 3.5" drive bay ® Network Marvell 88E8052 with gigabit Ethernet interface Optional PCI modem I/O interface Two PS/2 ports 9-pin serial port 25-pin p
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4 1 First things first Management Acer eManager software ™ Norton AntiVirus Industry PC2001 standards 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 Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
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5 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 computer • Items contained 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
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6 1 First things first
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7 2 System tour
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This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.
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9 Features Here are just a few of your computer's many features: Performance ® ® •Intel Celeron supporting 533 MHz FSB, or ® ® Intel Pentium 4 supporting 800 MHz FSB, or ® ® Intel Pentium D supporting 1066 MHz FSB ® •Intel 945G Express chipset • DDR2 667, 2 DIMM slots, expandable to 2 GB • Power management function • CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive • High-capacity SATA hard disk Multimedia ® •Intel high-definition audio • Supporting up to 7.1 surround
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10 2 System tour Front and rear 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 Microphone-in jack (front) 4 Speaker-out/line-out port 5 USB ports 6 Indicators 7 Power button
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11 Rear panel Your computer's rear panel consists of the following: No. Icon Component 1 Power supply (with full range voltage) 2 Power cord socket 3 PS/2 mouse port 4 PS/2 keyboard port 5 Serial port 6 Parallel/printer port 7 CRT/LCD monitor port 8USB ports 9 Network port 10 Audio jack 11 Expansion slot 12 Chassis lock pad 13 Hardware reset button Audio jacks function table Color/Use Headphone 1.1 CH 3.1 CH 5.1 CH 7.1 CH Line-in Line-in Line-in Line-in Line-in Blue Headphone Line-out Front
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12 2 System tour Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, four multimedia keys, and 12 function 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
