Acer 3700gx User Manuals

Table of Contents

• 1 First things first

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  • System specifications

    9
  • Package contents

    11
  • Accessing the user’s guide

    12
• 2 System tour

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  • Features

    15
    • Performance

      15
    • Multimedia

      15
    • Connectivity

      15
  • Front panel

    16
  • Rear panel

    18
  • Keyboard

    21
    • Internet/E-mail/Search keys

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    • Multimedia keys

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    • Volume control/Mute keys

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    • Lock keys

      23
    • Cursor keys

      24
    • Windows keys

      24
    • Function keys

      25
    • Palm rest

      25
  • Optical drive

    26
  • Hard disk

    28
• 3 Setting up your computer

  29
  • Arranging a comfortable work area

    31
    • Adjusting your chair

      31
    • Positioning your PC

      31
    • Positioning your monitor

      32
    • Positioning your keyboard

      32
    • Positioning your mouse

      32
  • Connecting peripherals

    33
    • Connecting your mouse and keyboard

      33
    • Connecting a monitor

      34
    • Connecting the power cable

      35
  • Turning on your computer

    36
  • Turning off your computer

    36
  • Connecting options

    37
    • Connecting your printer

      37
    • Connecting the modem (optional)

      38
    • Connecting to the network

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    • Connecting multimedia devices

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    • Connecting USB devices

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• 4 Upgrading your computer

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  • Installation precautions

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    • ESD precautions

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    • Preinstallation instructions

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    • Post-installation instructions

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  • Opening your computer (3700GX)

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    • To remove the computer cover

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    • To replace the computer cover

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  • Opening your computer (5700GX)

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    • To remove the computer cover

      49
    • To replace the computer cover

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  • Opening your computer (6700GX/ 7700GX)

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    • To remove the side panel

      50
    • To replace the side panel

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  • System boards

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    • Mainboard layout

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    • Audio board

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  • Upgrading your computer

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    • Installing additional memory

      55
    • Replacing the hard disk (3700GX)

      57
    • Installing an expansion card

      59
    • Replacing the hard disk (5700GX)

      59
    • Installing an expansion card

      60
    • Replacing the hard disk (6700GX/7700GX)

      61
    • Installing an expansion card

      62
• 5 System utilities

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  • Acrobat Reader

    66
  • Acer LANScope (optional)

    67
  • Norton AntiVirus

    68
  • NTI CD&DVD-Maker (for models with CD or DVD Burner)

    69
  • PowerDVD (for models with DVD)

    70
  • BIOS utility

    71
  • Reinstalling programs

    72
  • Acer eManager

    73
    • Acer eLock

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    • Acer eSetting

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    • Acer eRecovery

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  • Using Backup (Windows® XP only)

    77
  • Disk Defragmenter (Windows® XP only)

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• 6 Frequently asked questions

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  • Frequently asked questions

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• Appendix A: Notices

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  • Energy Star Guidelines Compliance

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  • FCC notice

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  • Notice: Canadian users

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  • Declaration of Conformity for EU countries

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  • Hereby, Acer, declares that this personal computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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  • Modem notices

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  • Important safety instructions

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  • Macrovision® copyright protection notice

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  • Lithium battery statement

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  • Laser compliance statement

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  • Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity

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  • Declaration of Conformity for CE marking

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• Appendix B: Taking care of your computer

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  • Important tips

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  • Cleaning and servicing

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  • Asking for technical assistance

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• Index

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