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Veriton 5200
User’s guide
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Copyright © 2001 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. Veriton 5200 User’s guide Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision 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 implie
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iii 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 interference to radio communications. However, there is no guaran
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iv 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. Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully.
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v 9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 10 Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qu
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vi Laser compliance statement The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive in this computer is a laser product. The CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW 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. Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to th
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Notices iii FCC notice iii Important safety instructions iv Year 2000 compliance statement v Laser compliance statement vi Lithium battery statement vi 1 First things first 1 Package contents 3 Before you start... 4 Important tips 4 Cleaning and servicing 4 Asking for technical assistance 5 Accessing your online guide 5 2 System tour 7 Features 9 Performance 9 Multimedia 9 Connectivity 9 Front panel 10 Rear panel 12 The keyboard 14 The mouse 17 Disk drives 18 Hard disk 18 3.5-inch floppy dri
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Turning on your computer 34 Turning off your computer 36 Connecting options 37 Connecting your printer 37 Connecting to the network 38 Connecting USB devices 39 Connecting multimedia devices 41 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 computer cover 49 To replace the computer cover 50 Internal components 51 System boards 52 Mainboard layout 52 Audio board
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1 First things first
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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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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 5200 Items contained in the accessory box USB keyboard USB mouse User’s guide and installation poster Other user documentation and third-party software
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4 1 First things first Before you start... Please read the safety instructions listed in this section. Following these instructions on the care and use of your new computer will help you maximize its durability. 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 water on the computer. Do not subject the co
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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. When to contact a service technician If you dropped and damaged the computer If liquid has been spilled into the computer If the computer is not operating normally If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and done the troubleshooting tips discussed in the “Frequently asked questions” section on p
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6 1 First things first
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2 System tour
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This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.
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9 Features Here are just a few of your computer’s many features: Performance Intel Pentium® 4 processor with Intel NetBurst™ micro- architecture System memory expandable to a maximum of 3 GB Power management function 3.5-inch floppy drive Optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or CD-RW drive) High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Multimedia 128-bit graphics accelerator installed in the AGP Pro card slot 3-D quality audio system via onboard audio controller Audio-in/Line-in, Audio-
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10 2 System tour Front panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label Icon Description 1 USB ports see note 2 Microphone-in port (front) 3 Headphone/Earphone port 4 Hard disk activity indicator 5 System activity indicator
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11 Label Icon Description 6 Power indicator 7 Power button 8 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW Headphone/ Earphone port 9 Volume control tuner 10 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive indicator 11 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive 12 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Skip/ Forward button 13 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive Stop/Eject button 14 3.5-inch floppy drive Eject button 15 3.5-inch floppy drive 16 3.5-inch floppy drive indicator 17 5.25-inch drive bay Note: The system has two microphone-in ports (front and rear). However
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12 2 System tour Rear panel Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following: Label Icon Color Description 1Power supply 2 Main power switch 3 Power cable socket 4 Voltage selector switch 5 Green PS/2 mouse port 6 Purple PS/2 keyboard port 7 Black USB ports
