Acer 3200 - Manual

Contents 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 Ke...

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 access...

1 First things first 4 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...

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 tha...

1 First things first 6 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. ver3200AAC-0.book Page 6 Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 P...

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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 tw...

2 System tour 10 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 r...

11 Front panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label Icon Component a Floppy disk drive light-emitting diode (LED) b 3.5-inch floppy disk drive c Floppy disk drive eject button d CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW Headphone/Earphone port e Volume adjustment f CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW LED g CD-R...

13 Rear panel Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following: Label Icon Color Component a Power supply b Voltage Selector switch c Keyhole d Green PS/2 mouse port e Gray Network port f Burgundy Parallel/Printer port g Gold Game/MIDI port h VGA port a ver3200AAC-0.book Page 13 Friday, March 2,...

15 Keyboard The keyboard that came with your computer has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys. Programmable keys The programmable keys help you directly access a URL (Web site) or launch any program, file, or application in your system. The f...

2 System tour 16 Multimedia keys The multimedia keys allow you to play, pause, stop, step forward, or step back a song or movie conveniently using your keyboard. Volume control/Mute The volume control/mute knob controls the speaker volume. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the volume. ...

19 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). The...

2 System tour 20 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 ...

2 System tour 22 2. When the disc tray slides open, insert the CD/DVD. Make sure that the label or title side of the disc is facing upward. When holding a disc, hold it by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints. 3. Push the eject button again to close the tray. To take care of your CDs a...

23 Hard disk drive Your computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (E-IDE) hard disk drive. If you want to replace your hard disk or upgrade it, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for support. ver3200AAC-0.book Page 23 Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM

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27 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. Here are some points to consider: Adjusting your chair H...

3 Setting up your computer 28 b. Attach the foot stands to the slots on the housing frame as shown in the figure below: To place your PC in the regular desktop position: 1. Check the foot stands that came with your computer. 2. Attach the foot stands as shown in the figure that follows. ver3200AAC-0...

29 3. Place your computer in the desired location. Take note of the following tips when selecting a location for your computer: • Do not put your computer near any equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as radio transmitters, televisions, copy machines, or he...

3 Setting up your computer 30 Positioning your mouse • The mouse should be placed on the same surface as your keyboard so that you can reach it with ease. • Adjust its position to allow enough space for movement without making you stretch or lean over. • Use your arm to move the mouse. Do not rest y...

31 Connecting peripherals Setting up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the USB mouse, the USB keyboard, the monitor, and the power cable. USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a newer serial bus design that is capable of cascading low-/medium-speed p...

33 Monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port (blue port) located on the rear panel of your computer. Note: The CRT monitor port is automatically disabled when an add-on VGA card is installed into the system. Connect the monitor to the VGA port instead. Note: R...

3 Setting up your computer 34 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 selector switch located on the rear panel of your computer). If they don’t match, change your computer’s voltage set...

35 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: 1. Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2. On t...

3 Setting up your computer 36 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 switch...

37 Connecting options Printer To connect a printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port (burgundy port) located on the rear panel of your computer. ver3200AAC-0.book Page 37 Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM

3 Setting up your computer 38 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 (gray port) on the rear panel of your computer. Note: Consult your operating system manual for information on how to ...

3 Setting up your computer 40 Multimedia devices You can connect multimedia devices such as a microphone, headphones or earphones, speakers, an external CD player and a joystick (for games). These devices will allow you to take advantage of your computer’s multimedia features. Plug the devices in as...

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47 Installation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with preinstallation and post-installation instructions. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your proc...

4 Upgrading your computer 48 Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component: 1. See to it that the components are installed according to the step-by-step instructions in their respective sections. 2. Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you rem...

49 Opening your computer Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected to it. Read the “Preinstallation instructions” on page 47. You need to open your computer before you can install additional components. See the following section for i...

4 Upgrading your computer 50 To reinstall the cover 1. Align the cover’s hinges to the housing frame and then gently push it in to slide it back into place. 2. Secure the cover with two screws. ver3200AAC-0.book Page 50 Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM

51 Internal components The figure below shows what your computer looks like once you remove the cover: Number Component 1 3.5-inch floppy disk drive 2 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 3 Drive frame 4 Power supply 5 Mainboard 6 VGA card (optional) 7 Modem card (optional) 8 Expansion slot ver3200AAC-0.book ...

4 Upgrading your computer 52 Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer’s hard disk drive: 1. Remove the cover (see page 49). 2. Detach all cables connected to the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW and 3.5-inch floppy disk drives. 3. Press the tabs on both sides of the drive frame to rel...

4 Upgrading your computer 58 Installing an expansion card Note: Observe the “Installation precautions” on page 47 when installing or removing a computer component. To install an expansion card: Caution! The system accepts low profile PCI cards only. 1. Remove the cover (see page 49). 2. Locate an em...

4 Upgrading your computer 60 System boards Mainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer. It should look like the figure shown below: ver3200AAC-0.book Page 60 Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM

4 Upgrading your computer 64 Audio board The audio board that came with your computer should look like the figure that follows. Label Description JP1 Audio connector - connects to the AUDIO2 connector of the mainboard CN1 USB connector - connects to the USB2 connector of the mainboard CN2 and CN3 US...

65 Installing additional memory The three 168-pin sockets on board support Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM)-type DIMMs. You may install 32-MB, 64-MB, 128-MB, or 256-MB single and double density for a maximum memory capacity of 512-MB. Note: Due to a chipset limitation you can only us...

4 Upgrading your computer 66 2. Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket (see step 2 in the figure). To install a DIMM Note: Observe the “Installation precautions” on page 47 when installing or removing a computer component. Also, make sure that you have removed the computer cover (see page 49). 1. Op...

67 Note: The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly. Turn the DIMM around and try to insert it again. To reconfigure your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of me...

4 Upgrading your computer 68 Upgrading the CPU Note: Observe the “Installation precautions” on page 47 when installing or removing a computer component. Also, make sure that you have removed the computer cover (see page 49). To remove the CPU Before you can replace or upgrade your processor, you nee...

69 4. Lift up the socket lever and then pull the CPU out of the socket. To install the upgrade CPU Before you proceed, make sure that there is no CPU installed in the CPU socket. Follow these steps to install the upgrade CPU: 1. Lift up the socket lever. 2. Insert the CPU, making sure that pin 1 (in...

5 Software ver3200AAC-0.book Page 71 Friday, March 2, 2001 3:52 PM

75 LDCM LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) allows desktop management via the Web, standard network, or dial-up connections. It is compatible with the leading management specifications, such as Wired for Management 2.0, Desktop Management Interface (DMI) v2.0, and others. The basic features of the LDCM ar...

5 Software 76 NTI CD-Maker 2000 The NTI CD-Maker 2000 is a CD-Recording software which allows you to create and copy audio, data and videos to CD-R/W discs. The basic features of the CD-Maker 2000 are as follows: 1. Easy Step Interface - to create and write the CD, simply drag- and-drop desired file...

77 PowerDVD PowerDVD is a high quality, pure software DVD player which brings high-quality movies and karaoke into your multimedia PC. You may play back high resolution DVD titles or MPEG-2 files with MPEG-2 video and Dolby AC-3 audio. PowerDVD provides a complete set of commands for navigation and ...

79 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most computers are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems and get the ...

5 Software 80 Reinstalling programs If you uninstall one of the preinstalled programs and want to reinstall it, do the following: 1. Make sure that the computer is turned on and in the Windows OS. 2. Insert the Resource CD into the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. 3. Select the application that you want ...