Veriton Series: User Guide
Veriton Series: User Guide
Veriton Series: User Guide
User Guide
VT002
Copyright 2011.
All Rights Reserved.
Warnings
Do not use this product near water.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product
falls, it could be seriously damaged.
Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into
the product.
To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage,
do not place the product on a vibrating surface.
Product servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel when:
The power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed.
Liquid was spilled into the product.
The product was exposed to rain or water.
The product has been dropped or the case has been damaged.
The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need
for service.
The product does not operate normally after following the operating
instructions.
Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.
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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. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and
Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit
http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm
http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability04.htm
Mercury advisory
For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display:
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of
according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the
Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal
information, check www.lamprecycle.org.
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ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR qualified products save you money by reducing
energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing
features or performance. Acer is proud to offer our customers
products with the ENERGY STAR mark.
What is ENERGY STAR?
Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and
prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines
set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Acer is committed to offer
products and services worldwide that help customers save money, conserve
energy and improve the quality of our environment. The more energy we can
save through higher energy efficiency, the more we reduce greenhouse gases
and the risks of climate change. More information refers to
www.energystar.gov.
Contents
Safety instructions iii
Disposal instructions v
Tips and information for comfortable use vi
1 System tour 1
Front panel 2
Rear panel 2
Optical drive 4
Taking care of your optical discs 4
Front panel
English
Icon Description
USB ports
Indicators
Power button
Rear panel
The rear panel of your computer has the following:
Icon Description
Power supply
Serial port
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Icon Description
English
Parallel/printer port
USB ports
Network port
Audio jacks
Expansion slots
Chassis lock
The table below indicates the functions of the audio jacks on the rear panel:
Gray Side
Optical drive
English
Caution: Optical discs are fragile and should be handled with care.
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-conditioning
equipment.
Avoid dusty areas and extremes of temperature and humidity.
You may place your computer beside your desk or under your table, as
long as it does not block the space you need for working and moving.
To place your PC in a vertical position (for selected models) :
Rotate the plastic stabilizers on the side of your computer.
Ensure the plastic stabilizers are extended completely.
English
The mouse should be placed on the same surface as your keyboard so that
you can reach it with ease.
Adjust its position to allow enough space for movement without making
you stretch or lean over.
Use your arm to move the mouse. Do not rest your wrist on the table when
moving the mouse.
Connecting peripherals
Setting up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have four things
to connect: the mouse, keyboard, monitor and power cable.
USB interface
Plug your USB mouse or keyboard cable into any of the USB ports located
on the front and rear panels of your computer.
PS/2 interface
Plug the PS/2 keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard (purple) port on the rear
panel of your computer. Plug the PS/2 mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse (green)
port on the rear panel of your computer.
Connecting a monitor
To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor (blue)
port on the rear panel of your computer .
Note: When a VGA card is added to the PCI Express slot, the
monitor should be connected to the add-on card and the
onboard VGA will be disabled.
8 2 Setting up your computer
English
Set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area.
Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of
your computer. Then plug the other end of the power cable into a power
outlet.
Installation precautions
English
Before you install any computer component, we recommend that you read the
following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along
with preinstallation and post-installation instructions.
ESD precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion
boards, and other components. Always observe the following precautions
before you install a computer component:
1 Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are
ready to install it.
2 Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the computer
before handling components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain
contact with the computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD
protection.
Preinstallation instructions
Always observe the following before you install any component:
1 Turn off your computer and all the peripherals connected to it before
opening it. Then unplug all cables from the power outlets.
2 Open your computer according to the instructions on page 11.
3 Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling a computer
component.
4 Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to the
DIMM sockets or component connectors.
5 See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you
wish to install.
Warning! Not turning off the computer properly before you start
installing the components may cause serious damage. Do not
attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless
you are a qualified service technician.
Post-installation instructions
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.
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English
3 Replace the side panels.
4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer.
Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off
your computer and all peripherals connected to it. Read the
"Preinstallation instructions" on page 10.
You need to open your computer before you can install additional components.
See the following section for instructions.
Note: The memory DIMM has only one notch located toward the
center of the module.
2 Align the memory DIMM with the socket (a). Press the memory DIMM into
English
the socket until the clips lock onto the memory DIMM (b).
Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely
connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard.
14 3 Upgrading your computer
The following questions indicate possible situations that may arise during the
use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions.
I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up.
Check the LED located above the power switch.
If the LED is not lit, no power is being applied to the system. Try the following:
Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of the
computer is set to the correct voltage.
Check if you properly plugged the power cable into an electrical outlet.
If you are using a power strip, make sure it is plugged in and
turned on.
If the LED is lit, check the following:
Is a nonbootable (nonsystem) disc in a drive? If yes, remove or replace it
with a system disc and press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> to restart your
computer.
English
Check the following:
The volume may be muted. Look for the Volume icon on the taskbar. If it is
crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option. You can also
press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from
mute to sound on.
If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-
out jack of your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are
automatically turned off.
FCC notice
English
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
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
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications
Commission, to operate this computer.
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Operation conditions
English
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Modem notices
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.
TBR 21
This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - "TBR 21"] for
single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different
countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of
successful operation on every PSTN termination point. In the event of problems,
you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.
English
number within any 30 minute period for any single manual
call initiation, and
b The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than
30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the
beginning of the next call attempt.
4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit
requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this
device. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's
specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that
automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less
than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning
of another.
5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's
111 Emergency Service.
6 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is
DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always
continue to support pulse dialing.
7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as
other equipment, may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a
false answer condition. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT
contact the telecom Fault Service.
8 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to
another device connected to the same line.
9 Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate. Please
ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is
available for emergency use.
English
Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih
Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan
Declaration of Conformity
We,
Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan
Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai, e-mail:easy_lai@acer.com.tw
And,
Acer Italy s.r.l
Via Lepetit, 40, 20020 Lainate (MI) Italy
Tel: +39-02-939-921, Fax: +39-02 9399-2913, www.acer.it
Hereby declare that:
Product: Personal Computer
Trade Name: Acer
Model Number: AcerSystem
SKU Number: XXX-xxx (x = 0~9, a ~ z, A ~ Z or Blank)
Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
the following EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken
and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will
continue comply with the requirements.
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as attested by conformity with the following
harmonized standards:
-. EN55022, AS/NZS CISPR22, Class B
-. EN55024
-. EN55013 (Applicable to product built with TV tuner module)
-. EN55020 (Applicable to product built with TV tuner module)
-. EN61000-3-2 Class D
-. EN61000-3-3
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following
harmonized standard:
-. EN60950-1
-. EN60065 (Applicable to product built with TV tuner module)
Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21):
-. (Applicable to product with pan- European single terminal
connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).)
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
-. The maximum concentration values of the restricted substances
by weight in homogenous material are:
Lead 0.1% Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs) 0.1%
Mercury 0.1% Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) 0.1%
Hexavalent 0.1% Cadmium 0.01%
Chromium
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English
Acer America Corporation
333 West San Carlos St., San Jose
CA 95110, U. S. A.
Tel : 254-298-4000
Fax : 254-298-4147
www.acer.com
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