User GuideTable of Contents1 First things first7System specifications9Package contents11Accessing the user’s guide122 System tour13Features15Performance15Multimedia15Connectivity15Front panel16Rear panel18Keyboard21Internet/E-mail/Search keys22Multimedia keys22Volume control/Mute keys23Lock keys23Cursor keys24Windows keys24Function keys25Palm rest25Optical drive26Hard disk283 Setting up your computer29Arranging a comfortable work area31Adjusting your chair31Positioning your PC31Positioning your monitor32Positioning your keyboard32Positioning your mouse32Connecting peripherals33Connecting your mouse and keyboard33Connecting a monitor34Connecting the power cable35Turning on your computer36Turning off your computer36Connecting options37Connecting your printer37Connecting the modem (optional)38Connecting to the network38Connecting multimedia devices39Connecting USB devices414 Upgrading your computer43Installation precautions45ESD precautions45Preinstallation instructions45Post-installation instructions46Opening your computer (3700GX)47To remove the computer cover47To replace the computer cover48Opening your computer (5700GX)49To remove the computer cover49To replace the computer cover49Opening your computer (6700GX/ 7700GX)50To remove the side panel50To replace the side panel51System boards52Mainboard layout52Audio board54Upgrading your computer55Installing additional memory55Replacing the hard disk (3700GX)57Installing an expansion card59Replacing the hard disk (5700GX)59Installing an expansion card60Replacing the hard disk (6700GX/7700GX)61Installing an expansion card625 System utilities63Acrobat Reader66Acer LANScope (optional)67Norton AntiVirus68NTI CD&DVD-Maker (for models with CD or DVD Burner)69PowerDVD (for models with DVD)70BIOS utility71Reinstalling programs72Acer eManager73Acer eLock74Acer eSetting75Acer eRecovery76Using Backup (Windows® XP only)77Disk Defragmenter (Windows® XP only)786 Frequently asked questions79Frequently asked questions81Appendix A: Notices83Energy Star Guidelines Compliance84FCC notice84Notice: Canadian users85Declaration of Conformity for EU countries85Hereby, Acer, declares that this personal computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.85Modem notices85Important safety instructions86Macrovision® copyright protection notice87Lithium battery statement88Laser compliance statement88Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity89Declaration of Conformity for CE marking90Appendix B: Taking care of your computer91Important tips92Cleaning and servicing92Asking for technical assistance93Index95Size: 11.2 MBPages: 96Language: EnglishOpen manual