User manual ACER ASPIRE R3610

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[. . . ] Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard. 68 4 Upgrading your computer 3 Press the holding clips on both sides of the DDR DIMM socket outward to release the DDR DIMM (a). Gently pull the DDR DIMM out of the socket (b). To install a DDR DIMM 1 2 Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard. Press the DDR DIMM into the socket until the clips lock onto the DDR DIMM (b). Note: The DDR DIMM sockets are slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a DDR DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly. Turn the DDR DIMM around and try to insert it again. 69 To reconfigure your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it. Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer's hard disk: 1 2 Remove the side panel (see page 58). Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk to the disk frame. Set the screws aside. 70 4 Upgrading your computer 3 (a) Detach the power and hard disk cables from the hard disk. (b) Detach the hard disk from the drive frame. 4 (a) Insert the new hard disk into the frame. (b) Connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard disk. 71 5 Secure it with the four screws you removed earlier. Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. 6 Replace the side panel (see page 59). Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 2 3 Remove the side panel (see page 58). Locate an empty PCI slot on the mainboard. 5 When you are done reviewing the summary, click Finished. 82 5 System utilities You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working. For more information about Norton AntiVirus, including setting up custom scans and scheduling scans, refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu. 83 NTI CD-Maker (for models with CD-RW) The NTI CD-Maker is a CD-Recording software which allows you to create and copy audio, data and videos to CD-R or CD-RW discs. To copy an audio or data disc: 1 2 3 Click the Quick Burning icon on the desktop. Insert the CD you would like to copy into the source drive and a blank disc into the target drive. Choose the source and target drives from the pull-down lists. 84 5 System utilities 4 Click the Start button to begin copying. For more information about NTI CD-Maker and its other features, refer to the NTl CD-Maker Help menu. 85 PowerDVD (for models with DVD) PowerDVD is a high-quality, pure software DVD player which brings high-quality movies and karaoke to your multimedia PC. You can play back high resolution DVD titles or MPEG-2 files with MPEG-2 video and Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio. PowerDVD provides a complete set of commands for navigation and advanced features such as multi-angle switching, multi-language and multi-subtitle selection, and parental control. It also has the i-Power Internet Enabling feature, which links to online DVD resources via the Power DVD Desktop Portal Page. How do I open PowerDVD and watch a DVD? In most cases, when you insert a DVD into your computer's optical drive, PowerDVD will automatically open a viewer window and the control panel and begin playing. If PowerDVD does not open automatically: 1 2 3 4 Click the Start button in the taskbar. Highlight All Programs Click the Cyberlink PowerDVD tab Select PowerDVD to begin When PowerDVD opens simply press the play button playback. For more information about Cyberlink PowerDVD and its other features, refer to the PowerDVD Help menu. 86 5 System utilities 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 CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. [. . . ]