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Veriton 7200
User’s guide
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VT7200-ug-e.book Page ii Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:28 PM Copyright © 2001 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. Veriton 7200 User’s guide Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision 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
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VT7200-ug-e.book Page iii Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:28 PM iii 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. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfe
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VT7200-ug-e.book Page iv Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:28 PM iv 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. Remarq
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VT7200-ug-e.book Page v Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:28 PM v 8. 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. 9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
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VT7200-ug-e.book Page vi Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:28 PM vi Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive in this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive’s classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: U
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VT7200-ug-e.book Page vii Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:28 PM vii ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Anvãnd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. VAROITUS Päristo voi räj
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VT7200-ug-e.book Page ix Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:28 PM Notices iii 1 First things first 1 Package contents 3 Taking care of your computer 4 Important tips 4 Cleaning and servicing 4 Asking for technical assistance 5 Accessing the online guide 6 2 System tour 7 Features 9 Performance 9 Multimedia 9 Connectivity 9 Front panel 10 Rear panel 12 Keyboard 14 Mouse 17 Disk drives 18 Floppy drive 18 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 19 Hard disk 20 3 Setting up your computer 21 Arranging a comfortable
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VT7200-ug-e.book Page x Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:28 PM x Network 34 USB devices 35 Multimedia devices 37 4 Upgrading your computer 41 Installation precautions 43 ESD precautions 43 Preinstallation instructions 43 Post-installation instructions 44 Opening your computer 45 To remove the side panel 45 To reinstall the side panel 46 Internal components 48 Replacing the hard disk 49 Installing an expansion card 51 System boards 53 Mainboard layout 53 Audio board 56 Installing additional memory 57
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VT7200-ug-e.book Page 2 Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:28 PM This chapter describes the contents of your computer package and also provides important tips on how to take care of your computer.
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VT7200-ug-e.book Page 3 Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:28 PM 3 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 7200 Items contained in the accessory box USB keyboard USB mouse User’s guide and installation poster Other user documentation and third-party software
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VT7200-ug-e.book Page 4 Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:28 PM 4 1 First things first 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. Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. Do not spill w
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VT7200-ug-e.book Page 5 Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:28 PM 5 To clean your mouse 1. Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. 2. Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth. 3. Put the ball back and close the cover. To clean your monitor Make sure that you keep your screen clean. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor. When to contact a service technician If you dropped and damaged the computer. If liquid has been spilled into
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VT7200-ug-e.book Page 6 Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:28 PM 6 1 First things first Accessing the online guide You may also refer to the Veriton 7200 online guide for information about your computer. To access the online guide, simply double-click on the Veriton 7200 Online icon on your Windows desktop.
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VT7200-ug-e.book Page 8 Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:28 PM This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.
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VT7200-ug-e.book Page 9 Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:28 PM 9 Features Here are just a few of your computer’s many features: Performance Intel Pentium® 4 processor with Intel NetBurst™ micro- architecture System memory expandable to a maximum of 3 GB Power management function 3.5-inch floppy drive DVD-ROM, CD-ROM or CD-RW drive High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Multimedia 128-bit graphics accelerator installed in the AGP Pro card slot 3-D quality audio system via onboard au
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VT7200-ug-e.book Page 10 Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:28 PM 10 2 System tour Front panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label Icon Component 1 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW tray 2 Stop/Eject button 3 Skip/Forward button 4 Hard disk activity light-emitting diode (LED) 5 LAN activity LED 6Power LED 7Power switch 8 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW LED 9 Volume control tuner
