Acer Veriton Series Manuel d'utilisateur

Veriton SeriesUser's Guide

xEnglishFinding your comfort zoneFind your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting heigh

xiEnglishDeveloping good work habitsDevelop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive:• Take short breaks regul

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Information for your safety and comfort iiiSafety instructions iiiAdditional safety information viOperating environment viMedical devices viVehicles v

Connecting peripherals 26Connecting your mouse and keyboard 26Connecting a monitor 27Connecting the power cable 28Taking care of your AC adapter 28Tur

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Empowering Technology

Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer desktop.

3EnglishAcer Empowering TechnologyAcer's innovative Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and m

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such cha

Empowering Technology4EnglishAcer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords

5EnglishAcer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to en

Empowering Technology6EnglishAcer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects your files

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Empowering Technology8EnglishAcer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of

9EnglishAcer eAcoustics Management Acer eAcoustics Management offers you a useful tool to balance your computing power needs with your desired level o

Empowering Technology10EnglishAcer eAcoustics Management Main PageListed on the main page are two options for Acer eAcoustics Management, labeled as

11EnglishAcer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the man

Empowering Technology12EnglishNote: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "

English1 System tour

iiiEnglishInformation for your safety and comfortSafety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow

This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.

15EnglishPackage contentsBefore you unpack your computer, make sure that you have enough space to set up your computer.Carefully unpack the carton and

1 System tour16EnglishAccessing the User's GuideThis User's Guide is also available on your computer as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file.To access

17EnglishFront and rear panelsYour computer's front and rear panels consist of the following:Note: See "Connecting peripherals" on page

1 System tour18EnglishKeyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, four multimedia keys, and 12 func

19EnglishOptical drive (for selected models)Your computer may come with a DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive. This drive is located on

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2 Setting up your computer

This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals.

23EnglishArranging a comfortable work area Working safely and comfortably begins with the arrangement of your work space and the proper use of equipme

ivEnglishdo not place the product on a vibrating surface.• Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably c

2 Setting up your computer24EnglishTake note of the following when selecting a location for your computer:• Do not put your computer near any equipme

25EnglishPositioning your monitorPlace your monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 50 to 60 cm away. Adjust the display in such a way that

2 Setting up your computer26EnglishConnecting peripheralsSetting up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have four things to connect: t

27EnglishConnecting a monitorTo connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port (blue port) or DVI port located on the rear p

2 Setting up your computer28EnglishConnecting the power cableMake sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power out

29EnglishTurning on your computerAfter connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in the power cable, you are now ready to turn the computer on

2 Setting up your computer30EnglishTurning off your computerTo turn off your computer, follow the steps below.For Windows XP:1 On the Windows XP task

31EnglishConnecting optionsConnecting to the networkYou can connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. To do so, simpl

2 Setting up your computer32EnglishConnecting multimedia devicesYou can connect multimedia devices such as microphones, earphones or headphones, exte

33English• Earphones, headphones: Connect to the headphone jack located on the front panel of your computer. Note: To adjust the headphone volume, u

vEnglishNote: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere wit

2 Setting up your computer34English• Audio line-in device: Connects to the audio-in/line-in jack (light blue jack) located on the rear panel of you

3 System utilities

This chapter describes applications that are preinstalled on your computer.

37EnglishDepending on the hardware and optional features installed in your computer, your system came bundled with several program utilities designed

3 System utilities38EnglishNorton AntiVirus (for selected models)Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, an

39EnglishNTI 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

3 System utilities40English4 Click the Start button to begin copying.For more information about NTI CD&DVD-Maker and its other features, refer to

41EnglishPowerDVD (for models with DVD)PowerDVD is a high-quality, pure software DVD player that brings high-quality movies and karaoke to your multim

3 System utilities42EnglishBIOS utilityThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System

43EnglishRecovering your systemIf your operating system files are lost or damaged, the recovery process will restore your system's original facto

viEnglishAdditional safety informationYour device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children.Operating

3 System utilities44EnglishYou can also follow the steps below:1 Locate the OBR button. 2 Press the button. You can change the password in Acer eReco

45Englisha If you have not yet backed-up your system.

3 System utilities46Englishb If you have previously backed-up your system.3 Select “Recover to Default Settings” to restore your system to the defaul

47English4 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

3 System utilities48English6 After the recovery operation finishes the system will reboot. You will be required to go through the setup process again

49EnglishUsing backup (Windows XP only)The Backup utility creates copies of information on your hard disk. In the event that the original data on your

3 System utilities50EnglishDisk defragmenter (Windows XP only)The disk degfragmentation utility consolidates files and folders on your computer'

4 Frequently asked questions

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

53EnglishFrequently asked questionsThe following questions indicate possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is fol

viiEnglishVehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel inj

4 Frequently asked questions54EnglishThe printer does not work.Do the following:• Make sure the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is

55EnglishEnglishRegulations and safety noticesFCC noticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device p

56Englishand (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Notice: Canadian usersTh

57EnglishEnglishYour telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioni

58EnglishNotice for New Zealand1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item c

59EnglishEnglishLaser compliance statementThe CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification la

60EnglishRadio device regulatory noticeNote: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.GeneralThis product co

61EnglishEnglishList of applicable countriesEU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Lux

62English1. This device may not cause interference, and2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired op

63EnglishEnglishFederal Communications ComissionDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to t

viiiEnglishDisposal instructionsDo not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection

64EnglishWe, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, ChinaContact Person: Mr

65EnglishEnglishRoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment

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67IndexAaccessing the online User’s Guide 16applications 37BBIOS utility 42Cconnecting optionsmultimedia devices 32audio line-in device

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