User manual ACER VERITON T661

[. . . ] Veriton Series User's Guide Original Issue: 05 / 2007 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 specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. [. . . ] Slide it back about an inch and then gently lift it upward to detach it. 3 4 5 To replace the computer cover 1 2 Align the cover's hinges to the housing frame; then gently push it in to slide it back into place. Secure the cover with the screws. Upgrading your computer 12 Certain components of your computer are upgradeable, such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. You need to observe the "Installation precautions" on page 10 when installing or removing a computer component. However, for safety purposes, we do not recommend that you perform these upgrades yourself. If you want to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. English To remove a DDR2 DIMM Note: The DDR2 DIMM has only one notch located toward the center of the module. 1 2 3 Remove the side panel. Press the holding clips on both sides of the DDR2 DIMM socket outward to release the DDR2 DIMM (a). Gently pull the DDR2 DIMM out of the socket (b). To install a DDR2 DIMM 1 Locate the DDR2 DIMM socket on the mainboard. 13 3 Upgrading your computer English 2 Align the DDR2 DIMM with the socket (a). Press the DDR2 DIMM into the socket until the clips lock onto the DDR2 DIMM (b). Note: The DDR2 DIMM sockets are slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a DDR2 DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, turn the DDR2 DIMM around and try to insert it again. To reconfigure your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it. Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer's hard disk: 1 2 3 4 5 Remove the computer cover. Detach all cables connected to the hard disk and pull the hard disk out. Remove the drive rails that hold the hard disk to the disk frame and detach the hard disk. Insert the new hard disk into the frame and secure it with drive rails. Reattach all cables to the new hard disk. 14 English 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. Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Remove the computer cover. Secure the card to your computer with the bracket lock you removed earlier. Replace the computer cover. When you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly installed devices. If you want to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. 4 Frequently asked questions 16 Frequently asked questions The following questions indicate possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions. English I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. Check the LED located above the power switch. Try the following: · · · Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of the computer is set to the correct voltage. Check if you properly plugged the power cable into an electrical outlet. If you are using a power strip, make sure it is plugged in and turned on. If yes, remove or replace it with a system diskette and press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> to restart your computer. If the LED is lit, check the following: · Nothing appears on the screen. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. If restarting your computer does not work, contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance. 17 4 Frequently asked questions English The printer does not work. Do the following: · · · Make sure the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. [. . . ] 4, 631, 603; 4, 819, 098; 4, 907, 093; 5, 315, 448; and 6, 516, 132. " This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U. S. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). [. . . ]