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Veriton Series User's Guide - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 2
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 Series Desktop Computer Model number Serial number Purchase date - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 3
has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies. CAUTION for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 4
drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. • Keep the product at least 15 cm away from the wall for sufficient ventilation. Safe Listening Follow these instructions the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 5
product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 6
devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless lan (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Remember to follow files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available. Ensure that the above separation distance instructions Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 7
systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information, check with the manufacturer, or its representative, of your vehicle or any equipment that has been added. Only qualified personnel should service obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 8
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. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 9
minutes of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management. Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 10
or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 11
breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises. Note: For more information, please refer to "Regulations and safety notices" on page 55 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 12
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Using Acer eAcoustics Management 9 Acer eAcoustics Management Main Page 10 Acer eRecovery Management 11 1 System tour 13 Package contents 15 Accessing the User's Guide 16 Front and rear panels 17 Keyboard 18 Optical drive (for selected models) 19 Taking care of your CDs and DVDs 19 - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 14
do I open and watch a DVD? 41 BIOS utility 42 Reinstalling programs 42 Recovering your system 43 Using backup (Windows XP only) 49 How do I back up files from my hard drive? 49 Disk defragmenter (Windows XP only) 50 How do I defragment my hard drive? 50 4 Frequently asked questions - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 15
Canada - Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices (RSS-210) 61 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity 63 64 Index 67 - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 16
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Empowering Technology - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 18
Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer desktop. - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 19
in the upper-right corner of your screen, it features the following handy utilities: • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media and interfaces. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 20
4 Empowering Technology English Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 21
USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - includes any kind of DVD-ROM drives. • Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 22
supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messenger and Microsoft Outlook. The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and default encryption. This encryption will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your own file-specific - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 23
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. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: • Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. • Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. • Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 25
, the CPU and system fans can run slower, thus reducing the amount of sound generated by these components. Using Acer eAcoustics Management To launch Acer eAcoustics Management: • Click on the Acer eAcoustics Management icon in the Empowering Technology toolbar shown on your desktop. • From - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 26
eAcoustics Management Main Page Listed on the main page are two options for Acer eAcoustics Management, labeled as Quiet and Professional. Select the mode that suits your working requirements best, and exit the utility to apply the settings. Quiet - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 27
on your system's hard drive. By default, user-created backups are stored on the D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD (set recovery point). • Back up to CD/DVD. • Image/data - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 28
did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 29
English 1 System tour - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 30
This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer. - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 31
items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: Veriton computer or Veriton computer without optical drive Items contained in the accessory box • Keyboard • Mouse User's guide (for selected models), AC adapter and power cable warranty card and installation poster Other user - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 32
1 System tour English 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 All Programs, AcerSystem. 2. Click on Veriton Series - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 33
DVI port Power button CRT/LCD monitor port Media activity LAN indicator / Network port OBR (One Button Recovery) button Line-out jack USB ports Kensington lock DC-in jack Microphone-in jack Headphone/Speaker-out/lineout port Line-in jack Note: See "Connecting peripherals" on page 26 and - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 34
English 18 1 System tour Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, four multimedia button 3 Multimedia keys 5 e key (Scroll Lock) 7 Cursor keys 9 Windows logo key 11 Function keys No. Description 2 Internet/Email/Search keys 4 - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 35
may come with a DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive. This drive is located on the front panel of your computer. The DVD drive allows you to play not only old CD-ROMs, CD-I disks, and video CDs, but digital video disks (DVDs) as well. The DVD-Dual and DVD-Super multi drive allow you to - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 36
English 20 1 System tour - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 37
2 Setting up your computer - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 38
This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals. - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 39
to the diagram on the following page as you set up 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 - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 40
English 24 2 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 - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 41
a way that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. Positioning your keyboard The location of the keyboard is a very important factor above your lap. Adjust the keyboard height by flipping the folding stands located under the keyboard. • Keep your lower arms parallel to the floor as - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 42
mouse and keyboard Plug your USB mouse or keyboard cable into any of the USB ports on the front and rear panels of your computer. located - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 43
English 27 Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port (blue port) or DVI port located on the rear panel of your computer . Note: Refer to the monitor manual for additional instructions and information. - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 44
computer's voltage setting. Note: Plug the power cable in tightly to avoid accidental shutdown. Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cable or place heavy objects on top of it - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 45
English 29 Turning on your computer After connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in the power cable, you are now ready to turn the computer on and get to work. To turn on your computer: 1 Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer, such as the monitor, printer, speakers, etc. 2 - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 46
30 2 Setting up your computer English Turning off your computer To turn off your computer, follow the steps below. For Windows XP: 1 On the Windows XP taskbar, click on the Start button, and click Turn Off Computer, then click Turn Off. 2 Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer. If - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 47
can connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. To do so, 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 - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 48
may vary in selected countries. Plug the devices in as follows: • Microphone: Connects to the Microphone-in jacks on the front and rear panels of your computer. (pink jacks) located Note: For information on how to configure multimedia devices, consult the documentation that came with each device. - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 49
volume control buttons on the keyboard. You can also adjust the volume by using the volume icon on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen. • External speakers: Connect to the audio-out/line-out jack jack) located on the rear panel of your computer. (lime-green - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 50
34 2 Setting up your computer English • Audio line-in device: Connects to the audio-in/line-in jack jack) located on the rear panel of your computer (light blue - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 51
3 System utilities - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 52
This chapter describes applications that are preinstalled on your computer. - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 53
• Adobe Reader • Norton AntiVirus • NTI CD-Maker • PowerDVD • BIOS utility • Acer Empowering Technology If your computer is configured with Microsoft Windows XP, the following utilities can be used to monitor and maintain system health: • Backup • Disk Defragmenter All of the applications that came - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 54
and secure. How do I check for viruses? A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan: 1 Start Norton AntiVirus. Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 55
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 Insert the CD you would like to copy into the source drive and a blank - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 56
40 4 Click the Start button to begin copying. 3 System utilities English For more information about NTI CD&DVD-Maker and its other features, refer to the NTl CD&DVD-Maker Help menu. - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 57
high-resolution DVD titles or MPEG-2 files with MPEG-2 video and Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio. 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 your computer's optical drive, PowerDVD will automatically open a viewer window - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 58
uninstall one of the preinstalled programs and want to reinstall it, do the following: 1 Make sure that the system is turned on. 2 Insert the System CD into the CD or DVD drive. 3 Select the application that you want to reinstall. 4 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation. - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 59
process will restore your system's original factory default settings or last system backup. Your Veriton series computer includes an OBR(One Button 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 - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 60
44 3 System utilities English You can also follow the steps below: 1 Locate the OBR button. 2 Press the button. You can change the password in Acer eRecovery. - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 61
45 a If you have not yet backed-up your system. English - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 62
46 3 System utilities b If you have previously backed-up your system. English 3 Select "Recover to Default Settings" to restore your system to the default factory settings. Select "Recover data from last backup" to restore your system to the last system backup. - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 63
English 47 4 If you chose the recovery option, you should see the following screen. Click OK to continue. 5 After 15 seconds the system will reboot and initiate the restore operation. - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 64
important files before starting the recovery process. Note : This feature occupies 4GB in a hidden partition on your hard drive. If you attempt to restore your system using the One Button Recovery feature, and the system DOES NOT respond, contact your local vendor or authorised Acer representative - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 65
or damaged data. How do I back up files from my hard drive? To run the 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 - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 66
English 50 3 System utilities 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 - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 67
4 Frequently asked questions - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 68
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. - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 69
diskette in the floppy drive? If yes, remove or replace it with a system diskette and press + + to restart your computer. • The operating system files may be damaged or missing. Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press + - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 70
the CD or DVD is clean and unscratched. • Check your drive by using a good (undamaged) disk. If your drive can not read the information on the good disk there may be a problem with the drive. Contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance. System cannot write data on the hard disk or - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 71
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 72
digital Acer, declares that this PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Compliant with Russian regulatory certification Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located service - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 73
advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 74
Specifications: a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 75
compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 76
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). Below information is for products with such devices. European Union (EU) R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 77
antenna for the integrated wireless LAN Card and all persons. Note: The Acer wireless adapter implements a transmission diversity function. The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually (by users) to ensure - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 78
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. b Operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing. c Operation in 5 GHz band - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 79
local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration: Product name: PC Machine type: Veriton 1000 SKU number: Veriton 100xx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - z, or A - Z) Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party: 2641 Orchard Parkway San Jose, CA 95134 USA - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 80
Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: [email protected] Hereby declare that: Product: Personal Computer Trade Name: Acer Machine Type:Veriton 1000 SKU Number:Veriton 100xx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ z, or A ~ Z) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 81
65 RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment English English - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 82
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network 31 serial mouse 31 D disk drives CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive inserting CDs/DVDs 19 taking care CDs/DVDs 19 F Frequently-asked questions 53 blank screen 53 no audio 54 no sound 54 printer not working 54 system cannot read disk 54 system cannot write to disk 54 system did not boot up 53 front - Acer Veriton 1000 | Acer Veriton 1000 User Guide EN - Page 84
68 Index
Veriton Series
User's Guide