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Veriton 5200 User's guide - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 2
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 in any form or by any - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 3
, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 4
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. Save these instructions for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 5
type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters). Year 2000 compliance statement The Veriton 5200 computer - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 6
explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 7
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 - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 8
41 4 Upgrading your computer 45 Installation precautions 47 ESD precautions 47 Preinstallation instructions 47 Post-installation instructions 48 52 Audio board 55 Upgrading your computer 56 Installing additional memory 56 Replacing the hard disk 58 Installing an expansion card - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 9
1 First things first - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 10
This chapter describes the contents of your computer package and also provides important tips on how to take care of your computer. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 11
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 - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 12
first Before you start... Please read the safety instructions listed in this section. Following these instructions on the care and use of your new screen more comfortable. Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboard 1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cable. 2 Use a soft - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 13
on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area. Accessing your online guide For on-the-go help information about your computer, refer to the Veriton 5200 online guide. To access the online guide, simply doubleclick on the Veriton 5200 online icon on your Windows desktop. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 14
6 1 First things first - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 15
2 System tour - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 16
This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 17
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 - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 18
10 Front panel Your computer's front panel consists of the following: 2 System tour Label 1 Icon Description USB ports 2 Microphone-in port (front)see note 3 Headphone/Earphone port 4 Hard disk activity indicator 5 System activity indicator - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 19
11 Label 6 Icon Description Power indicator 7 Power button 8 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW Headphone/ Earphone port 9 Volume control tuner 10 -in port in front and disables the one at the back. Refer to the Veriton 5200 online guide for instructions on how to enable the rear microphone-in port. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 20
12 Rear panel Your computer's rear panel consists of the following: 2 System tour Label Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Color Green Description Power supply Main power switch Power cable socket Voltage selector switch PS/2 mouse port Purple Black PS/2 keyboard port USB ports - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 21
13 Label Icon 8 Color White Description Network port 9 Teal or Serial port 1 Turquoise 10 Teal or Serial port 2 Turquoise 11 Burgundy Parallel/Printer port 12 Gold Game/MIDI port 13 Lime Audio-out/Line-out jack 14 Light Audio-in/Line-in jack blue 15 Microphone-in port (rear) - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 22
The keyboard has fullsized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys. For information on how to connect of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Setup utility. When activated, all alphabetic characters typed appear in - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 23
as: • Windows + Tab: Activate the next Taskbar button • Windows + E: Explore My Computer • Windows + F: Find Document • Windows + M: Minimize All • Shift + Windows + M: Undo Minimize All • Windows + R: Displays counterclockwise to adjust the volume. Press it to toggle between mute and sound. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 24
button - press to start playing the audio or video file. Press again to pause. • Stop button - press to stop playing the audio or video file. • Forward button - The fifth key is set to launch the Windows Media Player. To configure the settings of each key, rightclick on the Magic Keyboard - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 25
wheel with your index finger, you can quickly move through multiple pages, lines or windows. Also functions as a third button allowing you to quickly click or double-click an If you are left-handed, refer to your Windows manual for instructions on how to set up your mouse for left-handed use. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 26
18 2 System tour Disk drives Your Veriton 5200 computer comes with the following disk drives: Hard disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (E-IDE) hard disk. Refer to "Replacing the hard disk" on page 58 for instructions on how to upgrade or replace your hard disk. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 27
19 will allow you to store and modify data in your diskettes. • When you put a label on a 3.5-inch diskette, make sure that the label is properly attached (flat on the surface) and within the labeling area (area with a slight surface depression) on the diskette. An improperly attached label may - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 28
edge. Do not wipe in a circular motion. • Clean your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive regularly. You may refer to the cleaning kit for instructions. Cleaning kits can be purchased in any computer or electronics shop. To insert a CD/DVD into your computer's CD-ROM/DVDROM/CD-RW drive: 1 Gently - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 29
21 2 When the disc tray slides open, insert the CD/DVD with the label or title side of the disc facing upward. 3 Gently press the disc down to make sure that it is properly inserted. Caution! While pressing the CD/DVD, be careful not to bend the disc tray. Make sure that the CD/DVD is properly - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 30
22 2 System tour - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 31
3 Setting up your computer - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 32
This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 33
right kind of chair does not necessarily mean that you'll be properly supported. It is necessary to adjust your chair to fit your body. Proper body if you do not rest your body on the chair back. Positioning your Veriton 5200 Take note of the following when selecting a location for your computer: • - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 34
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 to your posture. Placing it too far away will make your body lean forward forcing you to sit in an unnatural position. Placing it too - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 35
Setting up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the keyboard, the mouse, the monitor, and the power cable. Connecting your keyboard USB keyboard Plug your USB keyboard cable into any of the USB ports (black port) located on the front and rear - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 36
28 3 Setting up your computer PS/2 keyboard Plug your PS/2 keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port (purple port) located on the rear panel of your computer. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 37
29 Connecting your mouse USB mouse Plug your USB mouse cable into any of the USB ports (black port) located on the front and rear panel of your computer. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 38
30 PS/2 mouse 3 Setting up your computer Plug the PS/2 mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port located on the rear panel of your computer. (green port) - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 39
31 Serial mouse Plug the serial mouse cable into any of the the serial ports (teal or turquoise port) located on the rear panel of your computer. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 40
32 3 Setting up your computer Connecting a CRT monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the CRT monitor cable into the CRT monitor port computer. (blue port) located on the rear panel of your Note: Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 41
33 Connecting the power cable Caution: Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area. change your computer's voltage setting according to your area's voltage range. Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your computer. Then plug the other end of the - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 42
Setting up your computer 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 voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area (a) then turn on the power switch (b). - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 43
35 3 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 a power strip or an AVR (Auto-Voltage Regulator), make sure that it is plugged in and turned on. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 44
dropdown window then click on OK. You can then turn off all peripherals connected to your computer. If you cannot shut down your computer, press the power button not need to turn off the main power switch every time you turn off your computer. Turn off the main power switch only if you will not use - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 45
37 Connecting options Connecting your printer Your Veriton 5200 computer supports parallel, serial and USB printers. To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel/ printer port computer. (burgundy port) located on the rear - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 46
38 3 Setting up your computer Connecting to the network You 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 computer. (white port) located on the rear panel of your - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 47
39 Connecting USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a new serial bus design that is capable of cascading low-/medium-speed peripherals (less than 12 Mbps) such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. With USB, complex cable connections can be eliminated. Your computer - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 48
40 3 Setting up your computer Note: Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to connect or daisy-chain more USB devices. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 49
41 Connecting multimedia devices Your Veriton 5200 computer comes with multimedia features which allow you to connect such devices as speakers, a microphone, speakers in front and disables the one at the back. Refer to your online guide for intructions on how to enable the rear microphone-in port. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 50
42 3 Setting up your computer • earphones, headphones: connect to the Headphone/Earphone port (lime port) located on the front panel of your computer Note: To adjust the volume of the headphones, click on the Volume icon located on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen. When the volume - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 51
43 • external USB speakers: connect to the Audio-out/Line-out jack (lime jack) and USB port rear panel of your computer. (black port) located on the • audio line-in device: connects to the Audio-in/Line-in jack (light blue jack) located on the rear panel of your computer - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 52
44 3 Setting up your computer • joystick: connects to the Game/MIDI port on the rear panel of your computer (gold port) located Note: For information on how to configure multimedia devices, consult the documentation that came with each device. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 53
4 Upgrading your computer - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 54
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. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 55
opening it. Then unplug all cables from the power outlets. 2 Open your computer according to the instructions on page 49. 3 Follow the ESD to open, upgrade and reconfigure your computer unless you are a qualified service technician. See the following sections for specific instructions on the - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 56
48 4 Upgrading your computer Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component: 1 See to it that all components are installed according to the step- by-step instructions in their respective sections. 2 Replace any expansion board(s) or peripheral(s) that - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 57
" on page 47. 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 - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 58
50 4 Upgrading your computer To replace the computer cover 1 Align the cover to the housing frame and then push it in to slide it back into place. 2 Turn the thumbscrews clockwise to secure the cover. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 59
51 Internal components The figure below shows what your computer looks like once you remove the cover: No. Component 1 3.5-inch drive bay 2 5.25-inch drive bay 3 Power supply 4 Metal brackets (hard disk drive frame) 5 Expansion slots 6 Mainboard - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 60
52 System boards 4 Upgrading your computer Mainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer. It should look like the figure shown below: - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 61
lower) ports Power connector Network (upper) and USB (lower) ports Serial port (lower right and left) and parallel port (upper) Memory stick connector ports Power connector (12 V power) CD-in connector FDD Connector Intrusion connector HDD LED connector Power button Front USB connector Power/Suspend - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 62
fan connector FN3 3-pin system fan connector JP1 LAN active LED connector JP3 Model select JP14 1-2 Clear CMOS 2-3 Normal2 PCI1 to 3 PCI slots 1 to 3 U5 CPU socket U12 Intel 845 chipset U16 SMSC chipset U21 Intel ICH2 chipset U29 BIOS chipset 1 Share connection with serial port - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 63
) Audio-out port Note: The system has two microphone-in ports (front and rear). However, you can not use both of them at the same time. The default setting for your system enables the microphone-in port in front and disables the one at the back. Refer to your online guide for instructions - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 64
upgrade any of these components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. Installing additional memory The three 168-pin sockets on the mainboard support Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory with different capacities to form different configurations. Note: Observe - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 65
57 4 Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the socket (b). To install a DIMM 1 Locate the DIMM socket on the mainboard. 2 Open the clips on the socket. 3 Align then insert the DIMM into the socket (a). 4 Press the clips inward to lock the DIMM into the socket (b). Note: The DIMM sockets are - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 66
4 Upgrading your computer To reconfigure your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of additional memory installed. Run the BIOS Setup utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it. For more information on BIOS, refer to the Veriton 5200 online guide - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 67
59 5 Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk to the disk frame and detach the hard disk. Set the screws aside. 6 Insert the new hard disk into the frame and secure it with four screws. . Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 68
60 4 Upgrading your computer 7 Reinstall the metal bracket frame to the housing. 8 Connect the power and disk drive cables to the hard disk. 9 Replace the computer cover. Installing an expansion card Note: Observe the "Preinstallation instructions" on page 47 when installing or removing a - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 69
61 4 Pull out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot. 5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging. 6 Align the card in the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 70
62 4 Upgrading your computer 7 Secure the card to your computer with a screw. 8 Replace the computer cover. When you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly-installed devices. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 71
5 System utilities - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 72
This chapter describes the applications that came with your computer. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 73
Veriton 5200 desktop management via the Web, standard network, or dial-up connections. It is compatible with the leading management specifications, such as Wired for Management 2.0, Desktop Management Interface (DMI) v2.0, and others. To run LDCM: 1 Double-click the LDCM icon on your Windows desktop - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 74
software which lets you create and copy audio, data and video files to CD-R/W discs. Available only on models with CD-RW drive installed. To run NTI CD-Maker 2000: 1 Double-click the NTI CD-Maker 2000 icon on your Windows desktop. 2 Follow all onscreen instructions. For more information on how to - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 75
Power DVD Desktop Portal Page. To run PowerDVD: 1 Double-click the PowerDVD icon on your Windows desktop. 2 Follow all onscreen instructions. For more information about PowerDVD, refer to the PowerDVD Help menu. VariSpeed (Windows Windows Me with an AOpen CD-ROM installed. BIOS Setup utility The BIOS - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 76
encounter configuration problems and get the "Run Setup" message, you will need to run this utility. Note: Before you run BIOS, make sure BIOS utility, press the key combination Ctrl+Alt+Esc. For more information about BIOS and how to configure your computer, refer to the Veriton 5200 online guide - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 77
2 Insert the System CD into the CD or DVD drive. 3 Follow all onscreen instructions. 4 Remove the System CD and insert the Recovery CD into the CD or DVD System CD into the CD or DVD drive. 6 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation. 7 Reboot your computer. Caution! Using - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 78
70 5 System utilities - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 79
6 Frequently asked questions - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 80
This chapter instructs you on how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer by yourself. Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 81
problems may arise unexpectedly. Below are possible questions that may arise during the use of your computer with corresponding easy troubleshooting solutions to the situation. Q: I pressed the power created during Windows setup into Veriton 5200 online guide for instructions on the recovery process. - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 82
support center for support. Q: My printer does not work. A: Do any the following: • Make sure that the printer cable is connected to a power outlet printer's documentation. Q: No sound comes out from the computer. A: Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Under Windows, look for the volume - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 83
, CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive cannot read the information on the good diskette or CD/ DVD, there may be a problem with the drive. Contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance. Q: System cannot write to a diskette or disc. A: Check the following: • Make sure the diskette is not write - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 84
76 6 Frequently asked questions - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 85
65 LDCM 65 Norton AntiVirus 66 NTI CD-Maker 2000 66 PowerDVD 67 reinstalling programs 69 VariSpeed 67 T technical assistance 5 troubleshooting 73 turning off computer 36 software shutdown 36 suspend mode 36 turning on computer 34 34 U upgrade add memory 56 install DIMM 57 reconfigure computer 58 - Acer Veriton 5200 | Veriton 5200 - Page 86
78 remove DIMM 56 computer 52, 56 install an expansion card 60 installation precautions 56 ESD 56 post-installation 48 preinstallation 56 replace components 52, 56 replace the hard disk 58 USB devices 39
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Veriton 5200
User’s guide