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Veriton 3200
User’s guide
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ver3200AAC-0.book Page ii Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM ii Document EDITION PART NUMBER DATE History First Edition 49.38H01.081 February 2001 __________________________________________________________________________ Copyright Notice Copyright © 2001 by Acer America Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electroni
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ver3200AAC-0.book Page iii Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM iii Warranty/Limitation of Liability Any software described in this manual is licensed “as is” and Acer and its suppliers disclaim any and all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to any warranty of non-infringe- ment of third party rights, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Acer does not war- rant that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error free. Should the programs prove def
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ver3200AAC-0.book Page iv Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM iv 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 interfer
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ver3200AAC-0.book Page v Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM v 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. Remarqu
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ver3200AAC-0.book Page vi Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM vi 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 o
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ver3200AAC-0.book Page vii Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM vii 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. 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: UNSI
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ver3200AAC-0.book Page viii Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM viii 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
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ver3200AAC-0.book Page ix Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM Notices iv 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 manual 6 2 System tour 7 Features 9 Performance 9 Multimedia 9 Connectivity 10 Front panel 11 Rear panel 13 Keyboard 15 Programmable keys 15 Internet/Suspend keys 15 Multimedia keys 16 Volume control/Mute 16 Cursor keys 16 Lock keys 17 Windows keys 17 Mouse
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ver3200AAC-0.book Page x Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM x Power cable 34 Turning on your computer 35 Turning off your computer 36 Connecting options 37 Printer 37 Network 38 Modem (optional) 39 Multimedia devices 40 4 Upgrading your computer 45 Installation precautions 47 ESD precautions 47 Preinstallation instructions 47 Post-installation instructions 48 Opening your computer 49 To remove the top cover 49 To reinstall the cover 50 Internal components 51 Replacing the hard disk 52 Installing
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ver3200AAC-0.book Page 1 Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM 1 First things first
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ver3200AAC-0.book Page 2 Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 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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ver3200AAC-0.book Page 3 Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 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 3200 Items contained in the accessory box Foot stands USB mouse Power cable USB speakers (available in select countries) USB keyboard User’s guide and inst
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ver3200AAC-0.book Page 4 Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 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
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ver3200AAC-0.book Page 5 Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 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 int
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ver3200AAC-0.book Page 6 Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM 6 1 First things first Accessing the online manual You may also refer to the Veriton 3200 online manual for information about your computer. To access the online manual, simply double-click on the Veriton 3200 Online icon on your Windows desktop.
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ver3200AAC-0.book Page 7 Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM 2 System tour
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ver3200AAC-0.book Page 8 Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.
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ver3200AAC-0.book Page 9 Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM 9 Features Here are just a few of your computer’s many features: Performance Intel Pentium® III and Celeron processor with integrated L2 cache memory in Flip Chip (FC)-PGA 370 socket form factor Expandable system memory to a maximum of 512 MB Note: Due to a chipset limitation you can only use two DIMM sockets (DIMM1 and DIMM2) when you install a 133 MHZ front side bus CPU. If the system has a 100 MHz front side bus CPU then y
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ver3200AAC-0.book Page 10 Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM 10 2 System tour Connectivity PS/2 mouse and keyboard interface One parallel interface and two serial interfaces (internal and external) Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (available on front and rear panels) High-speed fax/data PCI modem (optional) 10Base-T/100Base-TX network support with remote wake-up function
