User manual ACER VERITON M490G

[. . . ] 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, Latitude, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, DellPlus, and DellNet are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft 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. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. [. . . ] If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type R to select the repair option, and then go to step 15. If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP press <Esc> to , select the fresh copy option, and then press <Enter> on the next screen to select the highlighted partition (recommended). Then follow the instructions on the screen. 8 The Windows XP Setup screen appears and Windows XP begins to copy files and install the devices. The computer automatically restarts multiple times before it requires additional input. When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click the green arrow icon at the bottom of the screen to continue. Follow the on-screen directions to finish. When the Regional Settings screen appears, select the settings for your locale, and then click Next. Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software screen, and then click Next. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, enter a name for your computer when the Computer Name window appears, and then click Next. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, enter a name for your computer and a password when the Computer Name and Administrator Password window appears, and then click Next. 9 10 11 12 13 If you have a modem installed, the Modem Dialing Information screen appears. Enter the requested information, and then click Next. 56 Solving Pr oblems 14 15 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and then click Next. When the Regional Settings screen appears, select the settings for your locale, and then click Next. Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software screen, and then click Next. Type the Windows product key in the fields provided, and then click Next. The product key is the bar code number found on the Microsoft Windows label, which is located behind the front-panel connector door as shown on the START HERE sheet for your computer. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 When the Computer Name and Administrator Password screen appears, enter a name for your computer and a password, if desired. Enter the date and time in the Date and Time Settings screen, and then click Next. Windows 2000 now begins to install its components and configure the computer. 15 16 When the Completing the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard screen appears, remove the CD from the drive, and then click Finish. The computer automatically restarts. 58 Solving Pr oblems SECTION 3 Front and Back View of the Computer Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Adding Cards Adding Memory Closing the Computer Cover w w w. c o m front-panel door power button power light hard-drive access light floppy-drive access light HINT: The front-panel door is removable; if you remove it or accidentally knock it off its hinges, it snaps back in place. headphone connector breakaway hinges (2) USB connectors (2) 60 Adding Parts voltage-selection switch (see page 9 for important voltage setting information) mouse connector parallel connector video connector serial connector keyboard connector USB connectors microphone jack line-out jack line-in jack power connector CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 1 2 Shut down the computer (see page 22). Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board. Adding Pa rts 61 w w w. [. . . ] To return products, you must contact Dell Customer Service to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. See "Contacting Dell" on page 84 to find the appropriate contact information for obtaining customer assistance. To expedite the processing of your refund or credit, Dell expects you to return the products to Dell in their original packaging within five days of the date that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. You must also prepay shipping charges and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. [. . . ]