User manual ACER ASPIRE X3400

[. . . ] Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Veriton 5800/6800/7800 Series Desktop Computer Model number: __________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Purchase date: ___________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. [. . . ] Insert the new hard disk into the frame and secure it with drive rails. Reattach all cables to the new hard disk. Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. Replace the computer cover. 49 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 2 3 Remove the computer cover. Save the lock. 4 5 6 7 Pull out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot. Secure the card to your computer with the bracket lock you removed earlier. 8 Replace the computer cover. When you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly installed devices. 50 4 Upgrading your computer Replacing Veriton 6800/7800's hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer's hard disk: 1 2 Remove the side panel. Detach the hard disk from the drive frame (b). 3 Insert the new hard disk into the frame (a). Connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard disk (b). Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. See "To replace the side panel" on page 43. 51 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Remove the side panel (see page 42). Align the card with the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot. Secure the card to your computer with the bracket lock you removed earlier. See "To replace the side panel" on page 43. When you turn on the computer, BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly installed devices. 52 4 Upgrading your computer 5 System utilities This chapter describes applications that are preinstalled on your computer. 55 Depending on the hardware and optional features installed in your computer, your system came bundled with several program utilities designed to streamline your computer's operations. However, if you encounter configuration problems and get the "Run Setup" message, you will need to run this utility. Note: Before you run BIOS, make sure that you have saved all open files. To run the BIOS utility, press the Del key on your keyboard during computer boot up. Reinstalling programs If you uninstall one of the preinstalled programs and want to reinstall it, do the following: 1 2 3 4 Make sure that the system is turned on. Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation. Recovering your system If your operating system files are lost or damaged, the recovery process will restore your system's original factory default settings or last system backup. Your Acer Veriton series computer includes an OBR (OneButton Recovery) button, a feature that makes restoring your system quick and easy. OBR works from a hidden partition on your hard drive that contains all the information required to restore your system. One is from the system's original settings and another is from system backup. Warning: Initiating the recovery operation while the operating system is running will result in abnormal shutdown and may make your current OS unstable or unusable. 61 You can also follow the steps below: 1 2 Locate the OBR button. After a moment, one of the following screens will appear on your display. Please type in your password. 3 Select "System Recovery. " 62 4 Select "Factory Default Image. " 5 System utilities 63 5 You should see the following screen: Caution!Running the recovery operation will erase all files previously saved on your computer so make sure to back up your important files before starting the recovery process. 64 5 System utilities Note: This feature occupies 2 GB in a hidden partition on your hard drive. 6 If you attempt to restore your system using the OneButton Recovery feature, and the system DOES NOT respond, contact your local vendor or authorised Acer representative immediately. Acer eManager Acer eManager is a simple and easy-to-use portal for managing your new Acer desktop computer. eManager includes: · · · Acer eLock -- Ensures your data security. [. . . ] The CD or DVD drive's classification label content (shown below) is located on the drive. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN. [. . . ]