User manual ACER VERITON M480

[. . . ] Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the ACER logo, Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, DellPlus, and DellNet are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; EMC is the registered trademark of EMC Corporation; Intel, Celeron, and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. [. . . ] Windows XP begins to install its components and configure the computer. The computer automatically restarts. 15 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click the green arrow icon at the bottom of the screen to continue. See the documentation supplied with the software for instructions. 16 17 18 19 Advanced Tr oubleshooting 57 w w w. c o m 58 A d va n c e d Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g SECTION 4 Front and Back View of the Computer Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Adding Cards Adding Memory Closing the Computer Cover w w w. c o m Front View front door power button power light hard-drive light floppy-drive light HINT: The front-panel door is removable; if you remove it or accidentally knock it off its hinges, it snaps back in place. headphone connector breakaway hinges (2) USB connectors (2) 60 Adding Parts Back View 3 2 1 4 5 13 12 11 7 10 9 8 6 1 2 parallel connector mouse connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you connect a mouse to the computer. Your computer is equipped with either a fixed-voltage power supply, an autosensing voltage circuit, or a manual voltage selection switch. Use the blue line-in connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. On computers with a sound card, the line-in connector is on the card. 3 4 5 card slots power connector voltage selection switch (may not be available on all computers) line-in connector 6 Adding Pa rts 61 w w w. c o m 7 line-out connector Use the green line-out connector (available on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. On computers with a sound card, the line-out connector is on the card. See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer. 68 Adding Parts CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards. If the card is full-length, insert the end of the card into the card guide bracket as you lower the card toward its connector on the system board. Insert the card firmly into the card connector on the riser board. 11 12 Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer. Replace the card cage: a b Align the tabs in the side of the card cage with the slots on the side of the computer, and slide the card cage down into place. Make sure that the riser board is fully seated in the connector on the system board. card cage tabs (2) slots (2) Adding Pa rts 69 w w w. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 15 16 17 Close the computer cover (see page 72). Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 18 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 7. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. For information on the type of memory supported by your computer, look under "Memory" in "Technical Specifications" on page 74. HINT: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty. [. . . ] In any instance in which Dell issues a Return Material Authorization Number, Dell must receive the product(s) for repair prior to the expiration of the warranty period in order for the repair(s) to be covered by the limited warranty. "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U. S. Only) If you are an end-user customer who bought new products directly from a Dell company, you may return them to Dell within 30 days of the date of invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price. If you are an end-user customer who bought reconditioned or refurbished products from a Dell company, you may return them to Dell within 14 days of the date of invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price. In either case, the refund or credit will not include any shipping and handling charges shown on your invoice. [. . . ]