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    Veriton 2800 Series User's Guide
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    Guide Original Issue: August 2005 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 Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer
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    Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle it.
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    first 1 Specifications 3 Package contents 5 Accessing the User's Guide 5 2 System tour 7 Features 9 Performance 9 Multimedia 9 Connecting the power cable 25 Turning on your computer 26 Turning off your computer 26 Connecting options 27 Connecting your printer 27 Connecting
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    precautions 35 ESD precautions 35 Preinstallation instructions 35 Post-installation instructions 36 Opening your Veriton 2800 37 your system 49 Acer eManager 53 Acer eLock 53 Acer eProtection 54 Acer eSettings 55 Acer eRecovery 56 For more information, see Acer eManager's online
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    TBR 21 68 Notice for Australia 68 Important safety instructions 68 Macrovision copyright protection notice 70 Lithium battery statement Appendix B: Taking care of your computer 75 Important tips 76 Cleaning and servicing 76 To clean your computer and keyboard 76 To clean your pointing
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    1 First things first
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    This chapter describes the system specifications and contents of your computer package.
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    4 with 533/800 MHz FSB Intel® Pentium® D with 800/1066 MHz Intel® 945G Express Supporting up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 RAM • One external 5.25" drive bay Marvell® PS/2 or USB multimedia keyboard Choice of Acer CRT or LCD monitors Acer eManager (eSecurity, eSettings, eRecovery) Lock pad and intrusion alert 370
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    4 1 First things first Management software Industry standards Power supply Certification Acer eManager Norton AntiVirus™ PC2001 SMBIOS (DMI) 2.3.1 PCI 2.3 WFM 2.0 ACPI 2.0 Microsoft® OnNow ENERGY STAR MacroVision 250 W FCC, CE, C-tick, BSMI, VCCI, CCC, cUL, UL, Nemko, GS (
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    software Accessing the User's Guide This User's Guide is also available on your computer as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. To access the User's Guide (for Windows XP) 1 On the Windows XP taskbar, click on the start button then select Help and Support. 2 On the Help and Support Center home page, double
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    6 1 First things first
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    7 2 System tour
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    This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.
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    computer's many features: Performance • Intel® Celeron® supporting 533 MHz FSB, or Intel® Pentium® 4 supporting 533/800 MHz FSB, or Intel® Pentium® D supporting 800/1066 MHz FSB • Intel® 945G Express chipset • DDR2 533/667, 2 DIMM slots, expandable to 2 GB • Power management function • CD-ROM, CD-RW
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    10 2 System tour Front and rear panels Your computer's front and rear panels consist of the following: Front panel No. Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Component 5.25" drive bay 3.5" drive bay USB ports Speaker-out/line-out port Microphone-in jack (front) Indicators Power button
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    computer's rear panel consists of the following: No. Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Component Power supply (with full range voltage) Power cord socket PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel/printer port CRT/LCD monitor port USB ports Network port Audio jack Expansion slot (PCI
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    12 2 System tour Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, four multimedia keys, and 12 function keys. For information on how to connect your keyboard, see "Connecting your mouse and keyboard" on page 23. No. Description 1 Sleep button 3
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    13 Internet/Email/Search keys Icon Key Description Web browser Launches your current default browser. Email Launches your email application. Search Opens a search window. Multimedia keys Allow you to conveniently play, pause, stop, advance or rewind a song or movie using your keyboard.
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    14 Volume control/mute keys 2 System tour Icon Key Description Volume up Press to increase audio volume. Volume down Press to decrease audio volume. Mute Toggle sound on/off. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off to switch between functions. Lock key
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    a variety of functions: < > + Activates the next Taskbar button. < > + Opens the My Computer window. < > + Opens Help and Support. < > + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. < > + Opens the Run dialog box. < > + Minimizes all windows. + < > + Undoes the
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    16 2 System tour Function keys The function keys, F1 - F12, let you perform specific functions, depending on the application that uses them. Palm rest The detachable palm rest provides you with a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing.
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    17 Optical drive Your computer may come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive. This drive is located on the front panel of your computer. The CD drive allows you to play different types of compact disks (CDs). The DVD drive allows you to play not only old CD-ROMs
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    center to the edge. Do not wipe in a circular motion. • Clean your CD or DVD drive periodically. You may refer to the Cleaning Kit for instructions. Cleaning kits can be purchased in any computer or electronics shop. Hard disk Your computer is pre-installed with a high-capacity serial SATA hard disk
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    3 Setting up your computer
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    This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals.
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    your system. Here are some points to consider: Adjusting your chair Having the right kind of chair does not necessarily mean you'll be properly supported. It is necessary to adjust your chair to fit your body. Proper body posture will make you more comfortable and productive. • Avoid tilting your
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    22 3 Setting up your computer Take note of the following 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 heating and air-
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    up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, and the power cable. Note: The peripherals shown in the connections below are for your reference only. Actual device models may vary in select countries. Connecting your mouse
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    PCI Express slot, the monitor should be connected to the add-on card and the onboard VGA will be disabled. Note: Refer to the monitor manual for additional instructions and information.
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    25 Connecting the power cable Caution: Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area. Make voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area (a). Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your computer (b). Then plug the other end of
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    work. To turn on your computer: 1 Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer, such as the monitor, printer, speakers, etc. 2 On the front panel of your computer, press the Power button. Important: Make sure that the power cable is properly plugged into an electrical outlet. If you are using
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    27 Connecting options Connecting your printer Your computer supports parallel, serial and USB printers. To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port (burgundy port) located on the rear panel of your computer. Note: The printer shown below is for your reference only.
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    , simply plug the network cable into the network port on the rear panel of your computer. Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup.
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    29 Connecting multimedia devices You can connect multimedia devices such as microphones, earphones or headphones, external speakers and audio line-in devices. These devices will let you take advantage of your computer's multimedia features. Note: The multimedia devices shown below are for reference
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    30 3 Setting up your computer • Earphones, headphones: Connect to the headphone jack the front panel of your computer. located on Note: To adjust the headphone volume, use the volume control buttons on the keyboard. You can also adjust the volume by using the volume icon on the taskbar at the
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    peripherals such as a digital camera, keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. With USB, complex cable connections can be eliminated. Your four on the front and four on the rear panel. These ports support USB 2.0 high-performance external devices such as webcams and digital still
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    32 3 Setting up your computer To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into any of the USB ports (black) located on the front and rear panels of your computer. Note: The USB devices shown below are for reference only. Actual device models may vary by geographic region. Note: Some
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    4 Upgrading your computer
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    This chapter contains instructions on how to upgrade your computer, and basic information about your system boards that you will find helpful when performing the upgrade process.
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    post-installation instructions. ESD precautions requiring ESD protection. Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following from the power outlets. 2 Open your computer according to the instructions on page 35 See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you wish to
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    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 removed earlier. 3 Replace the side panels. 4 Connect the
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    " on page 35. You need to open your computer before you can install additional components. See the following section for instructions: To remove the computer cover 1 Turn off your computer and unplug all cables. 2 Place your computer on a flat, steady surface. 3 Turn the thumbscrews counterclockwise
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    slots 3 CPU socket 5 USB connectors 7 PCI connector 9 S/PDIF audio connector 11 2 serial ATA IDE connectors 13 ATX 12V power connector 15 Lithium battery 17 Main power connector 1 12 No. Component 2 CPU fan connectors 4 Chassis intrusion connector 6 PCI Express x16 connector 8 CD audio connector
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    any of these components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. Note: The mainboard model shown in the computer. Installing additional memory The two 240-pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM)-
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    40 4 Upgrading your computer 3 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. 2 Align the DDR2 DIMM with the socket (a).
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    41 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 Veriton 2800's hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the
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    42 4 Upgrading your computer 4 Remove the bracket. 5 Remove the riser card from its protective packaging. 6 Align the riser card to the PCI Express slot (and PCI slot if necessary). Make sure that the card is properly seated. 7 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging. 8 Align the
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    5 System utilities
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    This chapter describes applications that are preinstalled on your computer.
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    your computer's operations. These utilities may include any of the following: • Adobe Reader • Norton AntiVirus • NTI CD-Maker • PowerDVD • BIOS utility • Acer eManager If your computer is configured with Microsoft Windows XP, the following utilities can be used to monitor and maintain system health
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    46 5 System utilities Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system
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    47 NTI CD&DVD-Maker (for models with CD or DVD Burner) The NTI CD&DVD-Maker is optical disk-recording software that allows you to create and copy audio, data and videos to recordable or rewritable optical disks. To copy an audio or data disk: 1 Click the Quick Burning icon on the desktop. 2
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    such as multi-angle switching, multi-language and multi-subtitle selection, and parental control. It also has the i-Power Internet Enabling feature, which links to online DVD resources via the Power DVD Desktop Portal Page. How do I open and watch a DVD? In most cases, when you insert a DVD into
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    to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems and get the "Run Setup" message, you will that you want to reinstall. 4 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation. Recovering your system If system backup. Your Acer Veriton series computer includes a one
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    50 5 System utilities You can also follow the steps below: 1 Locate the hardware reset button. See "Front and rear panels" on page 10. 2 Press the button. After a moment, one of the following screens will appear on your display. Please type in your password. 3 Select "System Recovery."
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    51 4 Select "Factory Default Image."
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    before starting the recovery process. Note: This feature occupies 3 GB in a hidden partition on your hard drive. 6 If you attempt to restore your system using Acer eRecovery, and the system DOES NOT respond, contact your local vendor or authorised
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    - Makes managing system settings and security easy. • Acer eRecovery - Creates backups and recovers system configurations reliably. Acer eLock Acer eLock is a security utility that is included within Acer eSecurity and made specifically for Acer desktop computers. This utility allows you to lock up
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    or taking your PC to an Acer service center. Be sure to remember or write down your password. Acer eProtection Acer eProtection is a security utility that is included within Acer eSecurity. Working from a single, intuitive user-interface, Acer eProtection integrates advanced hardware and software
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    , allowing your computer to run faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface letting the program effortlessly. • Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users. • Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced
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    utilities • Keeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued. Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks to be provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's HDD
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    57 backup/restore operations and to burn backup images to CD or DVD, depending on system configuration. For more information, see Acer eManager's online help file.
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    Backup utility: 1 Click the Start button in the taskbar. 2 Highlight All Programs 3 Click Accessories 4 Select System Tools 5 Click Backup When Backup starts, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your backup profile and schedule. For more information about Backup, refer to Windows XP help.
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    59 Disk defragmenter (Windows XP only) The disk degfragmentation utility consolidates files and folders on your computer's hard disk. This allows your computer to access files and folders and save new data more efficiently. By consolidating your files and folders, the defragmenter also consolidates
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    60 5 System utilities
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    6 Frequently asked questions
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    This chapter tells you what to do in case your computer is not working properly. However, if a more serious problem arises, contact your dealer or the technical support center (www.acersupport.com) for assistance.
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    make necessary fixes. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to perform the recovery process to restore Acer eRecovery Management" on page 7. Nothing appears on the screen. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power
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    printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure the printer cable is connected securely to the system's parallel or USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. See "Connecting your printer a problem with the drive. Contact your dealer or technical support center
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    Appendix A: Notices
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    As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B
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    . Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Acer hereby declares that this personal PC series network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate
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    successful operation on every PSTN termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Notice Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on
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    when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. 12 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for
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    70 Appendix A: Notices Macrovision copyright protection notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home
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    71 Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label content (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE
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    /importer is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Model: Name of responsible party: Address of responsible party: Contact person: Tel: Fax: Personal computer Veriton 2800 Acer America Corporation 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose, CA 95134 USA Mr. Young Kim 408-922-2909 408-922-2606
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    : 2001: Limits for voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage supply systems Conforms to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as attested single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). We, Acer Inc., hereby declare that the equipment bearing the trade name and model
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    74 Appendix A: Notices
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    Appendix B: Taking care of your computer
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    of your computer Please read the important instructions listed in this section. Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of screen more comfortable. Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboard 1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2 Use a
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    your monitor. When to contact a service technician • If you dropped and damaged the computer. • If liquid has been spilled onto 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
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    78 Appendix B: Taking care of your computer
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    online User's Guide 5 applications 45 B BIOS utility 49 C computer cover remove 37 replace 37 computer maintenance 76 cleaning 76 servicing 76 connecting options multimedia devices 29 audio line-in device 31 earphones/headphones 30 external speakers 29 microphone 29 network 27, 28 printer 27 serial
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    46 NTI CD-Maker 47 PowerDVD 48 reinstalling programs 49 T turning off computer 26 software shutdown 26 suspend mode 26 turning on computer 26 power button 26 U upgrade add memory 39 install DDR DIMM 40 reconfigure computer 41 computer 39 install an expansion card 41 installation precautions post
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Veriton 2800 Series
User's Guide