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Contents 1 First things first 1 Specifications 3 Package contents 5 Accessing the User's Guide 5 2 System tour 7 Features 9 Performance 9 Multimedia 9 Connectivity 9 Front and rear panels 10 Keyboard 12 Internet/Email/Search keys 13 Multimedia keys 13 Volume control/mute keys 14 Lock keys 14 Cursor keys 15 Windows keys 15 Function keys 16 Palm rest 16 Optical drive 17 Taking care of your CDs and DVDs 18 Hard disk 18 3 Setting up your computer 19 Arranging a comfortable work area 21 Adjusting your chair 21 Positioning your PC 21 Positioning your monitor 22 Positioning your keyboard 22 Positioning your mouse 22 Connecting peripherals 23 Connecting your mouse and keyboard 23 USB interface 23 PS/2 interface 23 Connecting a monitor 24 Connecting the power cable 25 Turning on your computer 26 Turning off your computer 26 Connecting options 27 Connecting your printer 27 Connecting the modem (optional) 28 Connecting to the network 28

Section	Page
Veriton 2800 Series	1
Contents	5
1 First things first	9
Specifications	11
Package contents	13
Accessing the User's Guide	13
2 System tour	15
Features	17
Performance	17
Multimedia	17
Connectivity	17
Front and rear panels	18
Keyboard	20
Internet/Email/Search keys	21
Multimedia keys	21
Volume control/mute keys	22
Lock keys	22
Cursor keys	23
Windows keys	23
Function keys	24
Palm rest	24
Optical drive	25
Taking care of your CDs and DVDs	26
Hard disk	26
3 Setting up your computer	27
Arranging a comfortable work area	29
Adjusting your chair	29
Positioning your PC	29
Positioning your monitor	30
Positioning your keyboard	30
Positioning your mouse	30
Connecting peripherals	31
Connecting your mouse and keyboard	31
Connecting a monitor	32
Connecting the power cable	33
Turning on your computer	34
Turning off your computer	34
Connecting options	35
Connecting your printer	35
Connecting the modem (optional)	36
Connecting to the network	36
Connecting multimedia devices	37
Connecting USB devices	39
4 Upgrading your computer	41
Installation precautions	43
ESD precautions	43
Preinstallation instructions	43
Post-installation instructions	44
Opening your Veriton 2800	45
To remove the computer cover	45
To replace the computer cover	45
System boards	46
Mainboard layout	46
Upgrading your computer	47
Installing additional memory	47
To remove a DDR2 DIMM	47
Replacing the Veriton 2800's hard disk	49
Installing an expansion card	49
5 System utilities	51
Adobe Reader	53
Norton AntiVirus	54
How do I check for viruses?	54
NTI CD&DVD-Maker (for models with CD or DVD Burner)	55
PowerDVD (for models with DVD)	56
How do I open and watch a DVD?	56
BIOS utility	57
Reinstalling programs	57
Recovering your system	57
Using backup (Windows XP only)	61
How do I back up files from my hard drive?	61
Disk defragmenter (Windows XP only)	62
How do I defragment my hard drive?	62
7 Frequently asked questions	63
Frequently asked questions	65
Appendix A: Notices	67
ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance	68
FCC notice	68
Notice: Canadian users	69
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries	69
Acer hereby declares that this personal PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.	69
Modem notices	69
Important safety instructions	70
Macrovision copyright protection notice	72
Lithium battery statement	72
Laser compliance statement	73
Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity	74
Declaration of Conformity for CE marking	75
Appendix B: Taking care of your computer	77
Important tips	78
Cleaning and servicing	78
Asking for technical assistance	79