User manual ACER VERITON Z293G

[. . . ] 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 push the eject button located on the front panel. 20 2. 2 System tour When the disc tray slides open, insert the CD or DVD. Make sure that the label or title side of the disc is facing upward. When holding a disc, hold it by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints. 3. Push the eject button again to close the tray. To take care of your CDs and DVDs · Keep your disc in its case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage. Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disc, impair the disc lens reader on the CD or DVD drive, or stop the computer from successfully reading the disc. When handling discs, always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints. When cleaning discs, use a clean, dust-free cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge. Clean your CD or DVD drive periodically. You may refer to the Cleaning kit for instructions. Cleaning kits can be purchased in any computer or electronics shop. · · · Hard disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (EIDE) hard disk. If you want to replace your hard disk or upgrade it, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for support. 3 Setting up your computer This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals. 23 Arranging a comfortable work area Working safely begins with the arrangement of your work space and the proper use of equipment. For this reason, it is very important to take time and think about how you are going to arrange your work area. (purple port) located on the rear 26 3 Setting up your computer USB Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the USB port the front or rear panel of your computer. (black port) located on 27 Note: If you are using a PS/2 mouse, plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port your computer. (green port) located on the rear panel of Monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port located on the rear panel of your computer. Note: Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information. 28 3 Setting up your computer Power cable Caution: Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area. Make sure that it matches your computer's voltage setting (refer to page 12 for the location of the voltage selector switch on the rear panel of your computer). If they don't match, change your computer's voltage setting according to your area's voltage range. Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your computer. Then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet. 29 Turning on your computer After connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in the power cable, you are now ready to turn the computer on and get to work. Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. On the rear panel of your computer, set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area (a) then turn on the power switch (b). 30 3. 3 Setting up your computer On the front panel of your computer, press the power button. Important: Make sure that the power cable is properly plugged into an electrical outlet. If you are using a power strip or an AVR (Auto-Voltage Regulator), make sure that it is plugged in and turned on. 31 Turning off your computer To turn off your computer, click on the Start button, highlight Shut Down, select Shut down; then click on OK. You can then turn off all peripherals connected to your computer. If you cannot shut down your computer normally, press the power button for at least four seconds. [. . . ] The operating system files may be damaged or missing. Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart your computer. This will automatically diagnose your system and make necessary fixes. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to insert the Recovery CD that came with your system to restore it to its original factory default settings. · Caution: Using the Recovery CD will erase all files previously saved in your computer so make sure to back up your important files before starting the recovery process. [. . . ]