User manual ACER VERITON M280

[. . . ] © 2000-2001 Dell Computer Corporation. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the ACER logo, Dimension, Inspiron, Dell Precision, OptiPlex, Latitude, DellPlus, DellNet, and DellWare are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; 3Com is a registered trademark of 3Com Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. [. . . ] Other drivers ­ Control the devices, such as the modem, sound, and video cards that might be installed in your computer. For information on those drivers, click the Start button, point to Programs--> User's Guides, and click the appropriate guide from the list. Sometimes you can fix a device problem by reinstalling its driver: 1 From the Windows desktop, insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. If this is your first time using the ResourceCD, go to step 2. If not, go to step 5. 2 3 4 5 6 When the ResourceCD Installation program starts, follow the prompts on the screen. When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the ResourceCD and click Finish to restart the computer. When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If necessary, change the language in the Language list in the right corner of the window. 32 Solving Pr oblems 7 8 9 10 Select your computer in the System Model list. Select your operating system in the Operating System list. Select the type of device in the Device Type list. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not required by your operating system. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for devices that are not part of your computer. Otherwise, type your user name and password in the appropriate fields and then click OK. 17 If you created a Windows user name and password, type your password and click OK. NOTICE: Make sure that you reinstall the Intel Chip Set Update Utility driver before you reinstall any other drivers. 18 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 32). Reenable your virus protection software. 34 Solving Pr oblems 20 21 Enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative. In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence so that the floppy drive boots first, as directed by a Dell technical support representative. Then, exit the system setup program. NOTICE: The operating system CD provides options for reinstalling your Windows Me operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows Me, you must disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows Me. 1 2 Turn on the computer and enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative (see page 64). In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence so that the CD or DVD drive boots first, as directed by a Dell technical support representative. Then place the operating system CD in the CD or DVD drive and close the drive tray. Select Boot From CD-ROM, and then press <Enter>. [. . . ] Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense. Class B This equipment 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 equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ]