User manual ACER VERITON L460G

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Gently pull the DDR DIMM out of the socket (3). To install a DDR DIMM 1. Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard. 70 2 4 Upgrading your computer Align the DDR DIMM with the socket (1). Press the DDR DIMM into the socket until the clips lock onto the DDR DIMM (2, 3). 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. To reconfigure your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of additional memory installed. Run the BIOS Setup 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 computer cover. Remove the screw that secures the metal bracket frame to the housing. Set the screw aside. 71 3 Lift up the metal bracket and pull it out (1, 2). 4 Detach all cables connected to the hard disk. 72 5 4 Upgrading your computer Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk to the disk frame and detach the hard disk. Set the screws aside. 6 Insert the new hard disk into the frame and secure it with four screws. 7 Reattach all cables to the new hard disk. Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. 73 8 Reinstall the metal bracket frame to the housing. 9 Replace the computer cover. Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 2 3 Remove the computer cover. Locate an empty PCI slot on the mainboard. Remove the screw that holds the bracket to the computer. For more information about Norton AntiVirus, including setting up custom scans and scheduling scans, refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu. 85 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. 86 4 Click the Start button to begin copying. 5 System utilities For more information about NTI CD-Maker and its other features, refer to the NTl CD-Maker Help menu. 87 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. 88 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 computer reboots immediately after you exit Setup. To run the BIOS utility, press the Del key on your keyboard during computer boot up. 89 Reinstalling programs If you uninstall one of the preinstalled programs and want to reinstall it, do the following: 1. Insert the System CD into the CD or DVD drive. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]