User manual ACER ASPIRE M7200

[. . . ] Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Model Number : _________________________________ Serial Number: ___________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer Logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. [. . . ] Locate an empty PCI-E or PCI slot on the mainboard. Remove the lock that holds the bracket to the computer. Pull out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot. Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging. Align the card with the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated. Secure the card to your computer with the bracket lock you removed earlier. Replace the side panel (see page 45). When you turn on the computer, BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly-installed devices. 5 System utilities This chapter describes applications that are preinstalled on your computer. 59 Depending on the hardware and optional features installed in your computer, your system came bundled with several program utilities designed to streamline your computer's operations. These utilities may include any of the following: · · · · · · · Acrobat® ReaderTM Acer LANScope Client Manager (optional) Norton AntiVirus NTI CD-Maker PowerDVD BIOS utility Acer eManager If your computer is configured with Microsoft® Windows® XP the following utilities can be used to monitor and maintain system health. · · Backup Disk Defragmenter All of the applications that came with your computer are very easy to use. However, if you need more help and information, you may refer to the online help documentation provided in each software application. 60 5 System utilities Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is software that lets you view, navigate, browse and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms. Highlight All Programs Click the Cyberlink PowerDVD tab Select PowerDVD to begin playback. When PowerDVD opens simply press the play button For more information about Cyberlink PowerDVD and its other features, refer to the PowerDVD Help menu. 65 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most computers are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems and get the "Run Setup" message, you will need to run this utility. Note: Before you run BIOS, make sure that you have saved all open files. The computer reboots immediately after you exit Setup. To run the BIOS utility, press the Del key on your keyboard during computer boot up. 66 5 System utilities Reinstalling programs If you uninstall one of the preinstalled programs and want to reinstall it, do the following: 1 2 3 4 Make sure that the system is turned on. Insert the System CD into the CD or DVD drive. Select the application that you want to reinstall. Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation. 67 Acer eManager Acer eManager is a simple and easy to use portal for managing your new Acer desktop computer. eManager includes: · · · Acer eLock - for ensuring your data security. Acer eSetting - for managing your computer health and optimizing your system. Acer eRecovery - a backup solution to ensure your data is never permanently lost and saving you the headache of recovering and resetting your computer system. . 68 5 System utilities Acer eLock Acer eLock is a security utility that is included within Acer eManager and made specifically for Acer desktop computers. [. . . ] 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. The following local Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for this declaration: Product Name: Model: Personal Computer Veriton 3700GX, 6700GX, 5700GX, 7700GX Acer America Corporation 2641 Orchard Parkway, San Jose CA 95134, U. A. Name of Responsible Party: Address of Responsible Party: Contact Person: Phone No. : Fax No. : Mr. Young Kim 408-922-5097 408-922-5017 84 Appendix A: Notices Declaration of Conformity for CE marking Name of Manufacturer: Address of Manufacturer: Acer Inc. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd. , Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan. [. . . ]