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1. Jay A AN USEK S MANUAL Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use or misuse of this publication This publication and any accompanying software may not in whole or in part be reproduced translated trans mitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor manufacturer or creators of this publication except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and or registered trade marks of their respective companies They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer February 2007 Trademarks This product incorporates copyright protection technology that 1s protected by method claims of certain U S pat ents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home or other l
2. slightly different from those pictured Overview 6 1 Upgrading The Computer When Not to Upgrade NANI ANS These procedures involve opening the system s case adding and sometimes replac Power Safety ing parts Warning You should not perform any of these upgrades 1f Before you undertake any upgrade proce a eles uel cle ea Your system is still under warranty or a service contract Ve ee Wael eit E You don t have all the necessary equipment TONS clueless You re not in the correct environment nee CUP NCIS Cue e You doubt your abilities cables including tele phone lines _ Under any of these conditions contact your service representative to purchase or re place the component s DY a IE Removal Warning When removing any cover s and screw s for the purposes of device upgrade remember to replace the cover s and screw s before turning the computer on 6 2 Overview Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s The hard disk drive s can be taken out to accommodate other 3 5 serial SATA hard disk drives with a height of 26mm h see Storage on page D 3 1 Turn the computer off and disconnect all peripherals and cables including tele phone lines 2 Place the computer on a flat stable surface preferably on a protective covering to avoid damage to the LCD screen 3 Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screw depending
3. 2 Double click System icon System icon is in Performance and Maintenance category 3 Click Hardware tab gt Device Manager button 4 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click 5 Look for the Update Driver button check the Driver tab and follow the on screen prompts Windows XP Information What to Install E 23 Windows XP Information New Hardware Found If you see the message New Hardware Found Found New Hardware Wizard during the installa tion procedure other than when outlined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation procedure as directed Driver Installation Procedure Note that X is the drive letter assigned to the CD DVD ROM drive Chipset 1 Click 1 Install Chipset Driver gt Yes OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to X Drivers 00Chipset Setup exe and click OK 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer E 24 What to Install http support microsoft com contactus ws support http support microsoft com kb 921411 en us Windows XP Information Intel Video Audio 1 Click 2 Install Video Driver gt Yes 1 Click 3 Install Audio Driver gt Yes OR OR Navigate Browse to Navigate Browse to X Drivers 01 VGA Intel Setup exe and click X Drivers 02Audio Setup exe and click OK OK 2 Click N
4. It is recommended that you enable a password on wake up in order to af protect your data secs However you can dis able this setting from the Power Options menu by clicking Require a password on wakeup in the left menu and se lecting the options click Change settings that are currently unavail able ET Figure 3 4 Power Options Define Power Buttons Configuring the Power Button 3 7 Power Management Drivers amp Utilities Chapter 4 Drivers amp Utilities This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utili ties essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems The system takes ad vantage of some newer hardware components for which the latest versions of most available operating systems haven t built in drivers and utilities Thus some of the system components won t be auto config ured with an appropriate driver or utility during oper ating system installation Instead you need to manually install some system required drivers and utilities RAID amp AHCI Setup Note that setting up the RAID system and installing the driver for Windows needs to be done prior to in stalling the Windows OS and therefore before install ing the other drivers listed here see Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes on page 7 2 What to Install The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM Win Vista OR WinXP contains the drivers a
5. a Modem Country Selection Be sure to check if the modem country selection is ap propriate for you Control Panel gt Phone and Modem Options LAN This driver is included in the Windows Vista OS and therefore does not need to be installed from the CD Card Reader 1 Click 6 Imstall CardReader Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the button to accept the license and then click Next 4 Click Finish JMicron 1 Click 7 Install JMicro Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Install 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Hot Key 1 Click 8 HotKey Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Install 3 Click Finish gt Finish to restart your computer 4 6 Driver Installation Module Drivers See the pages indicated for the driver installation pro cedures for any optional modules included in your pur chase option RAID amp AHCI See the setup procedure for your RAID module in Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes on page 7 2 and driver installation procedure in Intel Matrix on page 7 6 Wireless LAN See the install procedure for your WLAN module in Wireless LAN Modules on page 7 7 PC Camera See the install procedure in PC Camera Module on page 7 18 Bluetooth See the install procedure in Bluetooth Module on page 7 I1 Drivers amp Utilities Remote Control Unit See the install procedure for the consumer infrared driver in Remote Control Un
6. 2 Drivers Installer Screen 2 4 2 Driver Installation O ume rers OO mm rers Wireless Keyboard amp Mouse Kit Page 7 26 Table 4 1 Driver Installation Drivers amp Utilities Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers If you wish to update reinstall individual drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Programs and Features icon Pro grams gt Uninstall a program Click to select the driver if it is not listed see below and click Uninstall and then follow the on screen prompts it may be nec essary to restart the computer Reinstall the driver as outlined in this chapter If the driver is not listed in the Programs and Fea tures menu 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound gt Device Manager 3 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click to expand the selection 4 Click Driver tab and click the Update Driver or Uninstall button and follow the on screen prompts Driver Installation 4 3 Drivers amp Utilities Manual Driver Installation If you wish to install the drivers manually click the Exit button to quit the Drivers Installer application and then browse to the executable file in the location listed in the table below and follo
7. 8 Loading Discs To insert a CD DVD press the open button and carefully place a CD DVD onto the disc tray with label side facing up use just enough force for the disc to click onto the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you are ready to start The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed or while an audio video CD or DVD is playing If power is unexpectedly interrupted insert an object such as a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole to open the tray Figure 2 2 Optical Device Optical CD DVD Device 2 3 Features amp Components Handling CDs or DVDs AS Proper handling of your CDs DVDs will prevent them from being damaged Please Sane sce follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CDs DVDs can be accessed If you need to manually Sen ee a xeae ee Note the following an unexpected power interruption you may e Hold the CD or DVD by the edges do not touch the surface of the disc push the Po of 7 e Usea clean soft dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints O R R e Do not write on the surface with a pen into the emergency eject i tole a E Do not attach paper or other materials to the surface of the disc do NOT use a sharp e Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high temperature areas ened pencil or similar e Do not use benzene thinner or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD a
8. Bluetooth Module 7 11 Modules Za User Guides amp Help View the BlueSoleil User Guides from the Help Menu or press the F1 key in the IVT Cor poration BlueSoleil Main Window control panel Click the Help menu and select Contents and Index Look through Getting Started or select the ap propriate User Guide from the Contents menu Figure 7 9 BlueSoleil Main Window amp Help 7 12 Bluetooth Module File View My Bluetooth My Services Tools Help Gorterts inden Search Fogra E Stat Bueteoth 8 Estebieh Doetnoth Connection i Terminate Divelooth Connection I m Huan Filisa Dingi w LAN Aepeaa E beet Puah E Personal Area Networking 2 Prini EJ Serta Pe E Synchronization ELS E Due brims izetncth Conmaction Managers z Dkn Corkgureina Catit Coana 9 bide loots Dak Bop AG amp E Pre Sptions Plate biomes i P My Device RD01 PC 4 Ba Click to search Bluetooth devices Right click to get more options Service Headset AG is started PAN IP 192 168 50 1 BlueSoleil User Guides This chacter desorbed BlueSoled user terface and how to do varus Snniguraians and eerste It imciuded For details on how to use Qleetooth profiles in BlucSolei please refer bo r pae iaj Gatbr Startad Hih Dee soleil Ser Akn ziad ath Blue Sot Modules
9. Eastern Europe India amp Most of Africa Cancel Optical CD DVD Device 2 5 Features amp Components a Card Reader Cover Make sure you keep the cover in the card reader when not in use This will help prevent foreign objects and or dust get ting in to the card read er Figure 2 4 Left View 1 Card Reader 7 in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device and can be accessed in the same way as your hard disk s Make sure you install the Card Reader Card driv er see Card Reader on page 4 6 e MMC MultiMedia Card e SD Secure Digital e MS Memory Stick e MS Pro Memory Stick Pro e MS Duo requires PC adapter e Mini SD requires PC adapter e RS MMC requires PC adapter Note The PC adapters are usually supplied with these cards 2 6 7 in 1 Card Reader Features amp Components ExpressCard Slot The computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 54 slot that reads Express Card a 34 and ExpressCard 54 formats ExpressCards are the successors to PCMCIA PC ExpressCard Slot Cover Cards ExpressCard 54 is used for applications which require a larger interface slot e g Ee ae ee ae CompactFlash card reader The number denotes the card width 54mm for the Ex f the ExpressCard slot press Card 54 and 34mm for the ExpressCard 34 when not
10. OK Cancel 7 26 Wireless Keyboard amp Mouse Kit Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer before consulting your service representative you may want to try to solve the problem yourself This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions This can t anticipate every problem but you should check here before you panic If you don t find the answer in these pages make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried everything and the system still won t cooperate try turning it off for a few minutes and then rebooting You will lose any unsaved data but it may start working again Then call your service representative SSS a a eS ee Overview 8 1 Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer ap pears not to be working e Power Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet If plugged into a power strip make sure it is actually working Check the LED Power Indi
11. Yes If you cannot see the 2 Click Next tray icon E_ go to the 3 Click to select Yes I want to restart my computer now GeForce Go 7600 con 4 Click Finish to restart the computer trol panel tab and select the Tools item from the o Additional Properties Additional Properties menu Click the tickbox More advanced video configuration options are provided in the GeForce Go 7600 Enable taskbar icon control panel tab The items listed in the Additional Properties window allow you and apply the settings to configure your display s If the items do not display you can either click the Ad ditional Properties button or click the icon qj You may make changes to the Display Settings Color Correction Video Overlay Resolutions Refresh Rates and Screen Rotation by clicking the appropriate tab and adjusting the setting Some screen examples are shown on the following page NVIDIA Video Driver Controls E 13 Windows XP Information Plug and Play Monin and WIDA Geferce Ga 760 E Plog and Play Monitor and HVI Geforce Ga Thi a Help Menus Bafina Do Feo E GeForce Go 7A Digia Fi Prel Settings 4 Peiner amp Cuis Sitirays These opora ka aki abe ripi Repke boiie Right click on many of ie roa Sng ainia iia La the items in the tabs to Pai Diplay oduct saing Tarpu Getinge C Carisma uipa Tosen Peerodubons amp Flefresh Maier i 3 Global diver net
12. can be used to the power button to turn it on Their main difference is send the computer into Sleep When you come back from hibernation you can return to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last Note that Sleep is the used default power saving state in Windows Vista You can use either method depending on your needs Sleep vs Hibernate If you want to stay away from your work for just a while you can put the system into Sleep instead of in hibernation It takes a longer time to wake up the system from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode System Power Options 3 5 Power Management Figure 3 3 Lock Button Menu Hibernate Sleep Sleep uses very little system power and takes a short time to return to full operation After an extended period of time in Sleep the computer will save the contents of sys tem memory e g any open documents and applications to the hard disk and shut the system down When you are not using your computer for a certain length of time which you specify in the operating system it will enter Sleep mode to save power Hibernate Hibernate uses no power and saves all of your information on a part of the hard disk before it turns the system off Although it saves the most power it takes the longest time to return to full operation You will need to enable Hibernate mode from the Advanced Settings in power plans or you put t
13. can go to the Set Capture File option in the File menu and set the file name and location before capture Set the name and location then click Open you can choose Cancel to ignore the file size if prompted PC Camera Module E 41 ae Pre Allocating File Space You may _ pre allocate the file size for the cap ture file in the BisonCap program You can choose to ignore this by clicking Cancel Pre allocating space on the hard disk can im prove the capture quali ty particularly of large capture files by reduc ing the amount of work the hard disk has to do in finding space for the video data as it is being captured You may find it helpful to defragment the HDD be fore capture Windows XP Information Eliminating Screen Flicker If you find that the video screen in the BisonCap program is flickering you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options 1 Run the BisonCap program 2 Goto Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency in Property Page tab Properties Property Page Video Proc Amp Camera Control Figure De 25 M Auto White Balance RGE gain Video Capture Filter eA B cs Tungsten G al C Daylight C Fluorescent B a r Rotation S Frequency Horizontal Vertical of Disable 50Hz BOHz E 42 PC Camera Module Windows XP Information Wireless Keyboard amp Mouse Kit
14. gt Run and navigate Browse to X Others 03Bluetooth Setup exe and click OK Choose the language you prefer and click OK Click Next Click the button to accept the license agreement and then click Next Click Next gt Next gt Install Click Finish You can configure the settings at any time by going to the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Win dow control panel Start gt Programs All Programs gt IVT BlueSoleil or by clicking the taskbar desktop icon FY Bluetooth Module E 33 Windows XP Information De User Guide View the BlueSoleil User Guides Contents and In dex from the Help menu or press the F1 key in the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Win dow control panel Click BlueSoleil User Guides in the Contents tab and click to select the appro priate User Guide from the panel on the right Figure E 22 Bluetooth Control Panel amp User Guides E 34 Bluetooth Module IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window File view My Bluetooth My Services Tools Help 00 00 00 00 00 00 a PANIP 0 0 0 0 amp IVT BlueSoleil H AE ee gt B Hide Locate Back Stop Refresh Home Print Options Contents Index Search Favorites BlueSoleil User Guides amp Welcome to BlueSoleil H Getting Started This chapter describes BlueSoleil User Iterface and sper a how to do various configurations and operations It H amp BlueSoleil Environment k
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16. requires PC adapter RS MMC requires PC adapter 1 14 System Map Left View Quick Start Guide g Figure 1 7 Rear View System Map Rear View Camera Angle Switch USB Port Cover see pages 7 24 amp A 4 Module Cover Rear Component Cover 3 USB 2 0 Ports 1 External SATA Port DC In Jack Audio Video Jacks See over RJ 11 Phone Jack RJ 45 LAN Jack Stand Vent Fan Intake Outlet Hard Disk Covers Cable Holders To Secure Audio Video USB Cables etc 1 2 3 4 O 6 7 8 9 System Map Rear View 1 15 Quick Start Guide Audio Video Jacks Figure 1 8 Audio Video Jacks Port Jack Connection Connect an S Video Cable to this Jack to EF Q S Video In Jack Display External Video Sources on the LCD CATV Cable Safety a n EE a F a a Play i r E E TE E Right amp Left Audio In Jacks a veda inexcompalne tem installer has connected the p owen oped allel iC ue a Connect a Composite Video Cable to this Jack E O egal ao Composite Video In Jack to Display External Video Sources on the LCD as close to the point of cable en try as practical caTv In Coaxial Jacks Connect a CATV Cable or Digital Aerial to for TV Tuner Option Only Display Cable TV Pictures on the LCD Table 1 4 Jack Connections 1 16 Audio Video Jacks Windows Vista Start Menu amp Control Panel Quick Start Guide g Most of the control panels utilities and programs within Windows Vi
17. 1 5 Right View Optical CD DVD Device Vent Fan Intake Outlet Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double click De vice Manager Hardware and Sound and then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Dou ble click on the DVD ROM device to bring up Properties and select the DVD Region tab This control panel allows you to adjust the re gional code see DVD Regional Codes on page 2 5 DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s re gion code 5 times The fifth selection is perma nent This cannot be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer System Map Right View 1 13 Quick Start Guide System Map Left View Figure 1 6 Left View 1 ExpressCard Slot 54 34 a 3 1 USB 2 0 Port 4 Mini lEEE 1394 Port The ExpressCard Slot accepts either Ex 5 Line In Jack Blue pressCard 34 or ExpressCard 54 formats 6 Microphone In Jack Pink 7 Headphone Out Jack Mini IEEE 1394 Port Green The Mini IEEE 1394 port only supports SELF POWERED IEEE 1394 devices 8 S PDIF Out Jack Black 9 Vent Fan Intake Outlet 10 Security Lock Slot a 7 in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia Card SD Secure Digital MS Memory Stick MS Pro Memory Stick Pro MS Duo requires PC adapter Mini SD
18. Bluetooth Connection Managemen includes Device Configurations Security Configurations e BlueSoleil Environment Bju Con i anage e Configurations e Bluetooth Security For details on how to use Bluetooth profiles in BlueSoleil please refer to Getting Started with BlueSoleil See Also ing Starte i Windows XP Information Remote Control Unit If your purchase includes the optional TV Tuner module you will be provided with a remote control unit You need to install the consumer infrared driver to enable all the remote control unit functions The remote control unit allows to remotely start and shutdown the system to run Windows Media Center and navigate the Media Center menus etc The remote control unit also gives full control over all TV and video func tions Consumer Infrared Driver Installation 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM WinXP into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Optional 3 Click 4 Install ITE CIR gt Yes OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to X Others 04CIR setup exe and click OK Click Next gt Yes gt Next Click Finish gt Finish to restart the computer ae Remote Control Unit E 35 Windows XP Information Figure E 23 Remote Control Unit Sleep Button My TV My Music My Pictures My Videos Stop Record Pause Play 10 Rewind 11 Fast Forward 12 Re
19. Connect To Switch User Log Off Control Panel EAS Default Programs Restart Help and Support Sleep Hibernate i G r gt Shut Down Lr SETTIAL q 5 i Search ce 2 Help and Support ij Run z gm pren pa wi Oo gz C Turning on the Computer To the computer on simply press the power button on the top of the computer When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Sleep Hibernate hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the computer down Use Power Options Hardware and Sound menu control panel in Windows Vista to configure this fea ture Note that if you have included the Hybrid TV Tuner in your purchase option you may use the remote control unit to send the computer in to a power saving state a Forced Off If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the pow er button for 4 seconds or longer to force the system to turn itself off Power Button Sleep Sleep is the default power mode when the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds You may configure the options for the power button from the Power Options Hardware and Sound menu control panel in Windows Vista see your OS s documentation or Configuring the Power Button on page 3 7 for details 3 2 Turning on the Computer Power Management Power Plans The comp
20. If you have included the RF wireless keyboard and mouse kit in your purchase op tion a quick installation guide is provided to guide you through setting up the sys tem However first see the hardware setup instructions on Page 7 23 then install the Windows XP driver as indicated below Wireless Kit Driver l 2 3 aS Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM WinXP into the CD DVD drive Click Optional Click 6 Install WKit Driver gt Yes OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to X Others 06W Kit SetupKey exe and click OK Click the button to install the driver Click OK Double click the taskbar icon amp or right click the icon and select Config ure to access the control panel A full Help menu is available from the control panel Wireless Keyboard amp Mouse Kit E 43 m Erab Criplay Label F Enab Jaiki bein M Ergi Aap Plog Vain 201 TEAL KALIL Cappie S008 Al neh peered Figure E 26 KeyMaestro Control Panel Windows XP Information Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes RAID Mode If your purchase includes the RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks option the following pages pro vide an introduction to configuring your hard disks in RAID mode A RAID requires two hard disks and you may use your hard disks in combination with Striping RAID 0 or Mirroring RAID 1 for eithe
21. Internet to connect to any available wireless networks Select a network to connect te Figure 7 5 Connect to a Network L Sas E 7 8 Wireless LAN Modules Modules 4 Click a network and then click Connect 5 If you do not see a network you want to connect to click Set up a connection or network a list of options will appear allowing manual searching and creating a new network pEr p ai Figure 7 6 het T annsi ba a metanet z gt Y Connect bo a network i f t Connecting Connecting to WLAN1 Choose a connection option 7 gs Connect to the ntern a Aa et te ch yaaa i Setups wireles ad hee eomputer te ceenputer network Kha Get op a bi j i 11 f 4 fol up sl comma 6 Move the cursor over the taskbar icon ce to see the connection status see below Figure 7 7 Currently connected to e Network com WLAN sage Access Local only anil Connection Status lt lt SS ee aaa Oe Ne TE toa AM Wireless LAN Modules 7 9 Modules 7 To disconnect from the wireless network you can click the taskbar wireless icon Bak and then select Connect or disconnect to access the network menu and click Disconnect or right click the icon ce and then click Disconnect from Security Enabled Networks Currently connected to 3 Network com WLANT i 4 A Access Local only anf Click
22. Reader e ExpressCard Slot e Audio Features e Hot Key Buttons e Adding a Printer SSS oa r ee Overview 2 1 Features amp Components Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive s is are used to store your data in the computer The hard Power Safety disk s can be taken out to accommodate other 3 5 serial SATA hard disk drives Before attempting to ac with a height of 26mm h If you have included the 2nd RAID SATA HDD option cess any of the internal see Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes on page 7 2 for instructions on ore OE configuring the system computer please ensure that the machine is not connected to the AC power and that the ma chine is turned off Also ensure that all peripher al cables including phone lines are discon nected from the comput er Figure 2 1 Hard Disk Location 2 2 Hard Disk Drive Features amp Components Optical CD DVD Device There is a bay for a 5 25 optical CD DVD device 12 7mm height The actual de 7 vice will depend on the module you purchased see Storage on page D 3 The Sound Volume optical device is usually labeled Drive D and may be used as a boot device if Adjustment properly set in the BIOS see Boot Menu on page 5 12 How high the sound vol ume can be set depends on the setting of the vol ume control within Win dows Click the Volume icon on the taskbar to check the setting see Audio Features on page 2
23. Remote Control Unit If your purchase includes the optional TV Tuner module you will be provided with a remote control unit You need to install the consumer infrared driver to enable all the remote control unit functions The remote control unit allows you to remotely start and send the system into a pow er Saving state to run Windows Media Center and to navigate the Media Center menus etc The remote control unit also gives full control over all TV and video functions Consumer Infrared Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM Win Vista into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Optional 3 Click 4 Install ITE CIR gt Yes 4 Click Next gt Yes gt Next 5 Click Finish Remote Control Unit 7 13 Modules ni Sleep Button You can configure the sleep button action when I press the sleep button from the power options control panel see Configuring the Power Button on page 3 7 Figure 7 10 Remote Control Unit Sleep Button Sends the system into the sleep mode Sleep or Hibernate as configured by the Sleep Button see sidebar My TV My Music My Pictures My Videos Stop Record Pause Play Rewind Fast Forward Replay Skip Back More Information Cursor Keys amp OK Used to Navigate Media Center Menus Volume Channel Change Start Starts Windows Media Center Mute Recorded TV Guide Live TV DVD Menu Number Pad C
24. Upgrading the System Memory RAM Upgrading The Computer 4 Carefully a fan and cable are attached to the under side of the cover slide the component cover in the direction of arrow until the arrow aligns with the unlock symbol 5 Carefully disconnect the fan cable from point on the mainboard 6 Remove the component cover and locate the memory socket Figure 6 5 Component Cover Removal Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 7 Upgrading The Computer 7 Gently pull the two release latches on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the arrows amp Figure 6 6 RAM Module Release The RAM module will pop up and you can remove it Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary 0 Insert a new module holding it at about a 30 angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot 11 The module s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot as it will go DO NOT FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 12 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module i i 6 8 Upgrading the System Memory RAM Upgrading The Computer 13 Replace the component cover don t forget to reconnect the fan cable and the screws JR 14 Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it s
25. Windows XP Information Video Features You can switch display devices and configure display options from the Display Properties control panel in Windows as long as the video driver is installed For further information see either Intel Video Driver Con trols on page E 9 or NVIDIA Video Driver Controls on page E 13 oa ae Ye Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel or click Control Panel Double click Display icon Display icon is in the Appearances and Themes category Click Settings tab in the Display Properties dialog box Move the slider to the preferred setting in Screen resolution Click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting in Color quality Open the Display Properties control panel and click Advanced button to bring up the Advanced properties tabs For Intel GMA 1 2 3 Click Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator tab Figure E 7 on page E 8 Click Graphics Properties button to access the Intel GMA control panel The Intel GMA control panel can also be accessed by clicking the icon fj in the taskbar and selecting Graphics Properties from the menu For NVIDIA GeForce Go 1 2 3 4 Click GeForce Go 7600 tab Figure E 7 on page E 8 Click Additional Properties or click the icon f to make any video adjustments The GeForce Go 7600 can also be accessed by right clicking the desktop and then clicking NVIDIA Display gt Laptop
26. altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer Geographical Location Meal DVDs ate eroded lot play n speeds ogar To play U SA Canada regionalized DVD on pour computer you must set your DVD Give to 5 flay cheeses hion that regan by oelecing a Geogtatiec ares ror the lodowang hst Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East amp Egypt Aner Changer temaning seachas see you canna change We n Ao Changes semaneng roaches nero you Cannot change re regon even you reinn Windows of Mowe yous DVO deve to 4 diferant compia Genea Propeties OVD Regon Voises Diiver Changa remaring 5 South East Asia Taiwan South Korea The Philippines Indonesia Hong Kong To change the curren igon select Qeograpiec ates and then click OF f United riria m South amp Central America Mexico Australia New Zealand Urga y f ame ay Vatican City N Korea Russia Eastern Europe India amp Most of Africa one Curent legion Not Selected New Regon Regen 7 China Table E 1 DVD Region Codes Figure E 1 DVD Regions E 2 DVD Regional Codes Windows XP Information Windows XP Start Menu amp Control Panel Most of the control panels utilities and programs within Windows XP and most other Windows versions are accessed from the Start menu When you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk drive and a shortcut will usually be place
27. driver as indicated below Latest PC Camera Driver Information Check the PC Camera CD and any accompanying insert pages for the latest updated in formation on the PC Camera driver which may override the information provided here PC Camera Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM Win Vista into the CD DVD drive Click Optional Click 5 PC Camera Web cam gt Yes Choose the language you prefer and click Next Click Install Click Finish to restart the computer Run the BisonCap program from the BisonCam item in the Start gt Pro grams All Programs menu ie ee a 7 18 PC Camera Module Modules PC Camera Audio Setup If you wish to capture video amp audio with your camera it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows see Figure 7 12 on page 7 20 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Click Sound Hardware and Sound 3 Click Recording tab 4 Right click Microphone Realtek High Definition Audio and make sure the item is not disabled 5 Double click Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu 6 Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders to the level required 7 Click OK and close the control panels 8 Run the BisonCap application program from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt BisonCam menu 9 Goto the De
28. external USB floppy drive and press Enter 16 Use the arrow keys to scroll down and select see below Intel R 82801HR HH HO SATA RAID Controller Desktop ICH8R Figure E 29 nee ontroller Desktop Intel R 82801HR HH HO SATA AHCI Controller Desktop ICH8R SATA RAID Controller Intel R 631xESB 632xESB SATA RAID Controller Server Workstation ESB2 Desktop ICH8R Intel R 631xESB 632xESB SATA AHCI Controller Server Workstation ESB2 e For RAID Mode Intel R 82801 HR HH H0 SATA RAID Controller Desktop ICHS8R e For AHCI Mode Intel R 82801HR HH H0 SATA AHCI Controller Desktop ICH8R 17 After you have selected the appropriate option press Enter 18 The system will now read from the floppy disk drive and then return to the Windows Setup menu 19 Press Enter to continue installing the operating system as normal see your Windows documentation if you need help on installing the Windows OS 20 Install the Windows drivers as per Table E 2 on page E 21 and then install the Intel Matrix driver see overleaf Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes E 49 E Windows XP Information Intel Matrix Driver Installation l 2 3 AEE T Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM WinXP into the CD DVD drive Click Optional Click 1 Install Intel Matrix gt Yes OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to X Others 01Matrix iadata_cd exe and click OK Click Next gt Nex
29. file Click OK to start capturing the video and press Esc to stop the capture If you wish to you may go to the File menu and select Save Captured Video As choose a file name and location then click Open you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File You will only be asked to set the capture file name on the first run of the BisonCam program When you run the program the next time the file will automatically be overwritten with the newly captured file To avoid overwriting files you can go to the Set Capture File option in the File menu and set the file name and location before capture Set the name and location then click Open you can choose Cancel to ignore the file size if prompted PC Camera Module 7 21 Modules i Pre Allocating File Space You may pre allocate the file size for the cap ture file in the Bison Cam program You can choose to ignore this by clicking Cancel Pre allocating space on the hard disk can improve the capture quality particularly of large capture files by reducing the amount of work the hard disk has to do in finding space for the video data as it is being captured You may find it helpful to defragment the HDD before capture Modules Eliminating Screen Flicker If you find that the video screen in the BisonCam program is flickering you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options 1 Run the BisonCam program 2 G
30. on which hard disk you want to replace 4 Remove the hard disk cover s by sliding it them in the direction of arrow Figure 6 1 Hard Disk Bay amp Screws Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s 6 3 Upgrading The Computer 5 Remove the hard disk cover s 6 Remove the hard disk screws from the hard disk s you want to replace Figure 6 2 HDD Cover Removal amp Screws 6 4 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s a Upgrading The Computer Carefully disconnect cable s from the hard disk s you want to replace Remove the hard disk screws and brackets amp Reverse the process to install any new hard disk If you are configuring the hard disks in AHCI mode or as a RAID system see Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes on page 7 2 Figure 6 3 HDD Cable s amp Bracket Removal Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s 6 5 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the System Memory RAM The computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In line SO DIMM DDRII DDR2 533 667 type memory modules see Memory on page D 2 for details of supported module types 1 Turn the computer off and disconnect all peripherals and cables including tele phone lines 2 Place the computer on a flat stable surface preferably on a protective covering to avoid damage to the LCD screen 3 Remove screws 8 Figure 6 4 Component Cover Screws 6 6
31. peewee ss e Do not bend the CD or DVD the hole Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock Disk Eject Warning Don t try to remove a CD DVD while the sys tem is accessing it This may cause the system to crash 2 4 Optical CD DVD Device Features amp Components DVD Regional Codes To change the DVD regional codes see Changing DVD Regional Codes on page l 13 DVD Regional Coding Table 2 1 able 2 Region Geographical Location qeeen EE er DVD Regional Coding General DVD Region Volumes Driver Detais Most DVDs are encoded for play in specific regions To playa U SA Canada eiia DVD on your iair S0 et your DVD drive to play discs from that region by selecting a geographic area from the following list Western Eu ro pe Japan South CAUTION You can change the region a limited number of times r After Changes remaining reaches zero you cannot change the region even Africa M idd le East amp Egypt if you reinstall Windows or move your DVD drive toa diferent si or F l gure 2 3 Changes remaining 5 So uth East Asia Taiwan So uth To change the current region select a geographic area and then click OK DV D Reg l O ns s Korea The Philippines Indonesia Sa Hong Kong United oa Uruguay South amp Central America Mexico veo Vatican City Australia New Zealand Current Region Not Selected New Region Region 1 N Korea Russia
32. the following before setting up your Serial ATA hard disks in RAID or AHCI mode 1 The Microsoft Windows Vista OS CD 2 The second hard disk required for RAID but not required for AHCI installed in the optional device drive bay see page 6 3 SATA RAID or AHCI Setup Procedure BIOS 3 Start up your computer and press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS 4 Goto the Advanced menu For RAID Mode Set SATA RAID Enable SATA RAID Enable Advanced Menu A on page 5 9 to Enabled R For AHCI Mode Set SATA AHCI Enable SATA AHCI Enable Advanced Menu on page 5 9 to Enabled 5 Press Esc and go to the Boot menu 6 Set the external CD DVD ROM Drive make sure the Microsoft Windows OS CD is inserted as the first device in the boot order from the Boot menu 7 Attach the external USB floppy disk drive to one of the computer s USB ports 8 Select Exit Saving Changes from the Exit menu or press F10 and Enter and press Enter to exit the BIOS and reboot the computer Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes 7 3 Modules For RAID Only for AHCI Mode go to Intel Matrix on page 7 6 we 1 Press Ctrl i to enter RAID configuration menu Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v6 0 0 1022 ICH8R wRAID5 Copyright C 2003 06 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved 1 Create RAID Volume Delete RAID Volume Array Types A Mirrored Array RAID 1 provides full data protection as data can sim
33. the taskbar Power Options Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby Advanced Power B u tt on S Power buttons Power buttons When press the power button on my computer When press the power button on my computer Shut down S hut down When press the sleep button on my computer Stand by Shut down Apply Shut down Power Button Sleep Resume Sleep Button if your keyboard supports this function a a ee a a sea E 20 Power Management Driver Installation The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM WinXP contains the drivers and utilities nec essary for the proper operation of the computer The table opposite lists what you need to install and it is very important that the drivers are installed in the order indicated Only install drivers for modules WLAN Bluetooth and PC Camera included in your purchase option Installation Methods Win XP You may choose to install the drivers from the autorun program or install them manually Table E 2 Driver Installation Windows XP Information Driver Installation E 21 Windows XP Information What to Install This section covers driver and utility installation instruc tions for Windows XP Home Professional amp Media Cen ter Edition Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM and click Install Drivers button Op
34. to be enabled by clicking the option in the Hibernate tab in the Power Options control panel Figure E 14 on page E 19 Hibernate Mode vs Shutdown Hibernate mode and Shutdown are the same in that the system is off and you need to press the power button to turn it on Their main difference is When you come back from hibernation you can return to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used You can use either method depending on your needs Standby Mode vs Hibernate Mode If you want to stay away from your work for just a while you can put the system on standby instead of in hibernation It takes a longer time to wake up the system from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode E 18 Power Management Windows XP Information Standby Standby saves the least amount of power but takes the shortest time to return to full A operation During Standby the hard disk is turned off and the CPU is made to idle at System Resume its slowest speed All open applications are retained in memory When you are not using your computer for a certain length of time which you specify in the operating system it will enter Standby mode to save power The system can resume from Standby mode by e Pressing the power Hibernate eto Hibernate uses no power and saves all of your information on a part of the HDD be An alarm resume that fore it turns the system off Alt
35. 4 bit Home Premium Edition Windows Vista 64 bit Business Enterprise Ultimate Editions Table 1 2 Operating Systems Supported Note For information on the Windows XP OS specifically power video and driver information see Windows XP Information on page E 1 aera ee 1 6 Overview Quick Start Guide System Startup 1 2 3 4 Remove all packing materials CDs DVDs and floppy disks etc Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the computer to their ports Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC In jack at the rear of the computer then plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter Push the power button to turn the computer on Figure 1 1 Power Button Location System Startup 1 7 Quick Start Guide System Map Front View amp Top View _ A 1 Optional Built In PC Camera EA 2 Power LED r Q Consumer Infrared Transceiver o Communicates with Optional TV Remote LCD LED Indicators Speakers Power Button Brightness Hot Key Button Application Hot Key Button m oe oS oe Requires Hot Key Driver Figure 1 2 Front View Model A 1 8 System Map Front View amp Top View Model A Quick Start Guide g System Map Front View amp Top View Model B 1 Optional Built In PC Camera Power LED Consumer Infrared Transceiver Communicates with Optional TV Remote LCD LED Indicators Spe
36. 5mm w 396 9mm d 110mm h including hinge assembly Dimensions amp 11kg Approximately Weight Optional Optical Drive Module Options 1 3M PC Camera with USB Interface Factory DVD CD RW Combo Drive Module Factory Option Option DVD Super Multi Drive Module Factory Option USB 2 0 Bluetooth EDR Enhanced Data Rate USB Floppy Disk Drive Module Module Version 2 0 Factory Option Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG PCle Wireless LAN 802 11b g USB Mini Card Wireless LAN Module Module 2nd SATA RAID Hard Disk Drive Hybrid TV Tuner Card Module with Remote Control Unit RF Keyboard amp RF Mouse with USB Receiver Specifications D 5 Specifications E re ee EE D 6 Specifications Windows XP Information Appendix E Windows XP Information This Appendix contains information including control panel information driver installation etc for users of the Windows XP OS Windows XP Information DVD Regional Codes 2 Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double click System gt Hardware tab click Device Manager then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on the DVD ROM device to bring up the Properties dialogue box and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel to allow you to adjust the regional code DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fifth selection is permanent This cannot be
37. 7 E Windows XP Information Press Enter and select the Strip Size best set to default Press Enter and select the Capacity size best set to default Press Enter to Create Volume Confirm the selection by pressing Y 0 This will now return to the main menu a ae Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v6 0 0 1022 ICH8R wRAID5 Copyright C 2003 06 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved 1 Create RAID Volume Delete RAID Volume Reset Disks to Non RAID Exit 2 3 4 RAID Volumes ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable 1 My RAID RAIDO Stripe 128KB 149 1GB Yes Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 HDT722516DLA380 VDK71GTE17AH6K 153 4GB 4 ST380811AS 5PS196TS 74 5GB NV Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Figure E 28 RAID Created 11 Select 4 Exit and press Enter then press Y to exit the RAID configuration menu gt E 48 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes Windows XP Information Windows Setup for RAID amp AHCI Modes 12 Start the computer up and press a key when you see the message Press any key to boot from CD 13 Press the F6 key when you see the message Press F6 if you need to install third party SCSI or RAID driver 14 When the Windows Setup menu appears Windows will load a number of files before the Setup menu appears press the lt S gt key to Specify Additional Device 15 Insert the SATA RAID driver diskette into the
38. 7d RAID Array Types A Mirrored Array RAID 1 provides full data protection as data can simply be copied from a healthy disk to a replacement for any failed disk A Striped Array RAID 0 is NOT fault tolerant The failure of one drive will result in the loss of all data in the array It is designed to increase disk performance by spreading the I O load across the channels and drives Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes E 45 E Windows XP Information SATA RAID or AHCI Setup Procedure BIOS 1 Goto the operable computer running Windows XP and insert a prepared formatted blank 3 5 1 44MB floppy diskette Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM WinXP into the CD DVD drive of the operable computer Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Others OORAID F6flpy32 exe and click OK Make sure the formatted blank 3 5 1 44MB floppy diskette is inserted and click OK A SATA RAID AHCI driver diskette will now be created for you Remove the SATA RAID AHCI driver diskette Start up your computer and press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS Go to the Advanced menu For RAID Mode Set SATA RAID Enable SATA RAID Enable Advanced Menu on page 5 9 to Enabled n ee PERD OR e For AHCI Mode Set SATA AHCI Enable SATA AHCI Enable Advanced Menu on page 5 9 to Enabled 9 Press Esc and go to the Boot menu 10 Set the external CD DVD ROM Drive make sur
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40. Display You can also access NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager from the Windows Control Panel see page E 70 Video Features E 7 Windows XP Information Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Display 1 Plug and Play Monitor on Intel R G965 Express Chipset Family Screen resolution Color quality Less 7 More Highest 32 bit Q 680 by 1050 pixels ES gS Fo F this device as the primary monitor Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor 3 Troubleshoot Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Display 1 Plug and Play Monitor on NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 Screen resolution Color quality Less f More Highest 32 bit 680 by 1050 pixels i nin Use this device as the primary monitor Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Troubleshoot E 8 Video Features mite epics Medie Notebook Accelerator Driver Display Devices 10919 Display Intel Graphics Media Notebook Accelerator Driver Display Settings Two displays must be connected to the computer More visual daplay options for devices attached to Color Correction ane Display the computer such ox 3 Teter Ho
41. Driver Controls Appendix B Intel Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in Video Features on page l 18 we DVMT Notes Video Driver Installation To access the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Controls you must install the video driver as indicated below Make sure you install all the drivers in the order DVMT is not local video memory DVMT will not function indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 in MS DOS DOS uses the legacy memory indi Intel Video cated 1 Click 2 Install Video Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next 3 Click Finish Dynamic Video Memory Technology This system features Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology Intel DVMT automatically and dynamically allocates as much up to 376MB system memory RAM as needed to the video system the video driver must be installed DVMT returns whatever memory is no longer needed to the operating system You can de fine the amount of system memory to be allocated from the BIOS see on page 5 8 a Taskbar Icon The Intel GMA control panel can also be ac cessed by clicking the icon in the taskbar and selecting Graphics Properties from the menu If you cannot see the tray icon click the Show Tray Icon tickbox in the Intel R Graphics Me dia Accelerator Driver tab Figure B 1 Intel Graphics Properties Intel Video Driver Controls Int
42. ON f La f Looking forthe NVIDIA Oisplay Control Panel Ail of the NVIDIA control panels have been consobdated into a single 3D Settings application the NVIDIA Control Pansi R can be banchead from ihe Windows Castqae X penam o ond y Cortrol Panel or Rat Menu eh tare quart wet hog ma Display Seta NAN NA wl e Slay Pota et eo gpt For Mele press FI Figure 1 10 Display Settings Video Features 1 19 Quick Start Guide Power Options The Power Options Hardware and Sound menu control panel icon in Windows see page I 17 allows you to configure power management features for your computer You can conserve power by means of power plans and configure the options for the power button sleep button display and sleep mode from the left menu Note that the Power saver plan may have an affect on computer performance Click to select one of the existing plans or click Create a power plan in the left menu and select the options to create a new plan Click Change Plan Settings and click Change advanced power settings to access further con figuration options See Power Management on page 3 I for more details A Se Trin red a eroki Amm a a gt GO Control Panel Power Options p Search p GU 3 Power Options gt System Settings v 441 Search 2 2 a Select a power plan Define power buttons and turn on password protection Power plans can help you
43. You can run the scheme by clicking the taskbar icon and selecting the scheme from Select Scheme Graphics Properties a Graphics Options Sint Select Scheme Scheme2 Exit Tray intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver B 4 Intel GMA Driver Controls NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Appendix C NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in Video Features on page l 18 Video Driver Installation To access the NVIDIA GeForce Go controls you must install the video driver as indicated below Make sure you install all the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 NVIDIA Video 1 Click 2 Install Video Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer NVIDIA Video Driver Controls C 1 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA Control Panel ae More advanced video configuration options are provided in the NVIDIA Control NVIDIA Control Panel tab Panel i 1 Open the Display Settings see page 1 18 control panel Ue F D a 2 Click Advanced Settings button panel from the desk 3 Click GeForce Go 7600 tab top right click the 4 Click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to make any video adjustments desktop then click OR NVIDIA Control Pan 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel el 2 Double click NVIDIA Control Panel click Classic View from the left of the re
44. ade to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components or software programs If possible go back and undo the change you just made and see if the problem still occurs e Don t over complicate things The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and removing devices and restarting where necessary will often find the source of a problem although this may be time consuming 8 6 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Possible Cause Solution The computer feels too Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the Vent Fan intakes are not blocked If this hot doesn t cool it down put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour Make sure the computer isn t sitting on a thermal surface see Overheating on page 1 15 Make sure you re using the correct adapter Nothing appears on The system is in a power saving mode Toggle the sleep resume key combination set in Power screen Options see Configuring the Power Button on page 3 7 Configuring the Power Button on page E 20 The scr
45. akers Power Button Brightness Hot Key Button Application Hot Key Button a a OTN Pp Requires Hot Key Driver Figure 1 3 Front View Model B System Map Front View amp Top View Model B 1 9 Quick Start Guide Tilting the LCD Screen It is possible to adjust the angle of the LCD screen in order to get the best possible view without glare etc 1 Make sure the computer is sitting on a flat even surface 2 Grip the computer at the top of the screen with one hand and use the other hand to pull the stand out until you hear a click at about 40 degrees 3 The screen angle can safely be adjusted by pushing it back from the top of the screen to tilt it to the appropriate viewing angle the stand will push back from 40 degrees to about 90 degrees Figure 1 4 Tilting The Screen 1 10 Tilting the LCD Screen Quick Start Guide g Moving the Computer We strongly recommend using both hands to move the computer You can use one hand to grip the computer by the stand and the other to hold the top of the LCD screen The computer may be transported in the upside down position by using the stand as a handle but using both hands to carry it It is recommended that you carry the computer with the LCD facing your body to avoid scratching the surface against other objects However take care not to scratch the LCD with any personal items belt fittings or jewelry etc one hand gripping the stand and the ot
46. amp Ultimate Edition Run Windows Media Center directly from the Start menu Start gt Pro grams gt Windows Media Center Windows Help and Support provides information on the Windows Media Center functions Click Start and select Help and Support and then type Media Center in the Search Help box and click the magnifying glass icon to bring up the results 7 16 Hybrid Mini PCI TV Tuner Module Modules Digital TV Broadcast Signal The antenna is the most crucial factor in receiving a clear digital terrestrial TV broadcast signal The passive antenna provided should provide a clear signal when placed beside a window If the signal is not clear then you can purchase an active antenna it should also be placed beside a window to improve the signal You should also check with any related government website which provides information on digital terrestrial TV coverage for your area Note that unlike standard analog TV if the digital signal is weak then no picture will appear on the TV at all TV Recording and Power Schemes If you intend to use the optional TV Tuner to record live TV then go to the Power Options control panel and create a power plan see Power Plans on page 3 3 to prevent the power saving options from adjusting the computer s performance lev el Hybrid Mini PCI TV Tuner Module 7 17 Modules PC Camera Module If you have included a PC Camera module in your purchase option install the
47. avigate Browse to X Drivers 05CReader setup exe and click OK Click Next Click the button to accept the license and then click Next Click Finish JMicron for E SATA l ae a Click 7 Install JMicro Driver gt Yes OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to X Drivers 06JMicron setup exe and click OK Click Next gt Next gt Install Click Finish to restart the computer Windows XP Information Hot Key l 2 3 Click 8 Install Hotkey Driver gt Yes OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to X Drivers 07HotKey Setup E XE and click OK Click Next gt Install Click Finish gt Finish to restart the computer Module Drivers See the pages indicated in Table E 2 on page E 21 for the driver installation procedures for any optional modules included in your purchase option What to Install E 27 Windows XP Information Wireless LAN Modules If you have included either an Intel PRO Wireless 3945A BG 802 11a b g PCIe WLAN module or 802 11b g USB WLAN module in your purchase option the 4 LED will be green Install the appropriate driver for your module indicated in Intel WLAN Driver Installation on page E 29 OR 802 11 b g USB Wireless LAN Driver Installation on page E 30 E 28 Wireless LAN Modules Intel WLAN Driver Installation 1 2 aa Windows XP Information Insert the Device Drivers amp Util
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49. cator see LED Indicators on page I 12 to see the computer s power status e Connections Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections anywhere e Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode by pressing the keys config ured in your Power Options see Configuring the Power Button on page 3 7 Configuring the Power Button on page E 20 the sleep key combination or power button to wake up the system e Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the brightness hot key e Boot Drive Make sure there are no optical media and or USB storage devices in any connected drive when you start up your machine this is a common cause of the message Invalid system disk Replace the disk and then press any key Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart 8 2 Basic Hints and Tips Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance e Always backup your important data and keep copies of your OS and programs safe but close to hand Don t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases e g in a CD wal let e Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS as often as you can You may schedule these pro grams to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so e Write down yo
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52. d Play Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce Go 760 X Genes Adagio l Morao E Troubleshogt _ Cokx Managemert te orce Go 7600 Se oe Try a GeFoce Go TED Digis Flat Panel Settings Peformance L Quality Settee amp z b w amp Accessiiity Add hardware Aad r Adura Ankona Optern R Took Upp 9 2 A aiid t P 6 n o tun Devhtop Manage features cick f Enable forts Chetceth Date and Time Onplay Polder Options niew Desktop Manapa wood To nasty set up commeriy used Deskico Manage tasher cick Setup Wosd Sieen Resoimons i Rehesh Rates Meru Eding Te C a 4 e Fi Reach HD Regeewand Scorersand Scheckded Seuisty Sound tft Language Cameras Tasks Certer Sounds and Speech System Taba ond User Accounts Stat Menu NVIDIA Video Driver Controls E 15 i nView Desktop Manger from Additional Properties You can view the nView Desktop Manager con trol panels from the Ad ditional Properties window Select Additional Prop erties from the Ge Force Go 7600 control panel Click the Desk top Management menu item and click the En able button to display the options Figure E 12 Desktop Manager Control Panel Shutdown Note that you should always shut your com puter down by choos ing the Shut Down Turn Off Computer command from the Start menu in Win dows This will help prevent hard disk or system problems Forced Off If the sys
53. d in the Start menu and or the desktop You can customize the look of the Start menu by right clicking the Start menu and selecting Properties from the menu Open l Actreahe Winakor Explore s Search 47 Set Progen Access and Def outs i 4 Le Widows CRI ib Windows Update if Prog omn Open All Users Explore All Users 3 T Bre Pe R g Hy i th Bie be pe Seach E t Acoma y tiers tures wd ia FE A Par tee Sou ate De gt Printers aru Faces eh Taiba and Start Meru hk Click here to toggle Category View gt oat were Der Pu aen ye bo fey coon Oe reme eed ard wns lie prog ame Oma Seat pers Steet Pu opion to ust Ge seru syt bee esin mr d vnda C Figure E 2 Start Menu amp Control Panel In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Start menu and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows e g power video network audio etc Windows XP provides basic controls for many of the fea tures however many new controls are added or existing ones are enhanced when you install the drivers To see all controls it may be necessary to toggle off Category View Windows XP Start Menu amp Control Panel E 3 Windows XP Information Audio Features 4 You can configure the audio options on your computer fro
54. d reader ExpressCard Audio amp Printer e Chapter 3 The computer s power management options e Chapter 4 The installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems e Chapter 5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BIOS Basic Input Output System e Chapter 6 Instructions for upgrading your computer e Chapter 7 A quick guide to the computer s SATA RAID Wireless LAN Bluetooth PC Camera TV Tuner and Wireless Kit modules some of which are optional depending on your purchase configuration e Chapter 8 A troubleshooting guide e Appendix A Definitions of the interface ports jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices e Appendix B Information on the Intel Video driver controls e Appendix C Information on the NVIDIA Video driver controls e Appendix D The computer s specification e Appendix E Information on the Window s XP OS Se a lt Overview 1 1 Quick Start Guide Model Differences This computer series includes two different model types based upon the size of LCD screen The models are otherwise identical in appearance ports and features etc Both models feature EITHER integrated Intel video OR an NVIDIA video card depending on your purchase option Both models may have an optional RF keyboard factory option only and mouse supplied if included in your purchase option Both models may be supp
55. der of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand everything the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a as indicated in the margin For a more detailed description of any of the interface ports and jacks see Interface Ports amp Jacks on page A 1 eae Notes Check the light colored boxes with the mark above to find detailed information about the computer s features Warning Boxes No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safety information indicated by the X symbol Also please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface 1 4 Overview Quick Start Guide a Not Included Operating Systems e g Windows Vista Windows XP and applications e g word processing spreadsheet and database programs have their own manuals so please consult the appropriate manuals ve Drivers If you are installing new system software or are re configuring your computer for a different system you will need to install the drivers listed in Drivers amp Utilities on page 4 1 Drivers are programs which act as an interface between the com puter and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessar
56. e g games multimedia programs To set the scheme options 1 a oe Open the Intel R GMA Driver for Mobile control panel Configure your display configuration resolution etc as per your requirements from Display Settings Click on Scheme Options button Type a name for the scheme If you want to automatically launch an application when running the scheme click on Browse button Browse to the executable file for the application you want to set the scheme for see sidebar and click Open to select it Click Save to save the settings you can click in the Restore the display settings after exiting this application box to return to your original settings when you exit the program Click OK to exit Scheme Options Click the taskbar icon and scroll to Select Scheme to choose the scheme to run Graphics Properties Graphics Options Schemel Select Scheme Exit Tray Schemez Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver E 12 Intel GMA Control Panel Windows XP Information NVIDIA Video Driver Controls P Video Driver Installation Taskbar Icon To access the NVIDIA GeForce Go controls you must install the video driver as in f Click the NVIDIA task dicated below Make sure you install all the drivers in the order indicated in Table E sty icon Eo a oe 2 isplay gt Lap K i a a top Display to bring up the GeForce Go 7600 NVIDIA Video control panel 1 Click 2 Install Video Driver gt
57. e the Microsoft Windows OS CD is inserted as the first device in the boot order from the Boot menu 11 Attach the external USB floppy disk drive to one of the computer s USB ports 12 Select Exit Saving Changes from the Exit menu or press F10 and Enter and press Enter to exit the BIOS and reboot the computer E 46 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes Windows XP Information For RAID Only for AHCI Mode go to Windows Setup for RAID amp AHCI Modes on page E 49 1 Press Ctrl i to enter RAID configuration menu 2 Select 1 Create RAID Volume and press Enter Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v6 0 0 1022 ICH8R wRAID5 Copyright C 2003 06 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved 1 Create RAID Volume 3 Delete RAID Volume Reset Disks to Non RAID Exit 2 3 4 RAID Volumes None Defined Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serlal Size Type Status Vol ID 1 HDT722516DLA380 VDK71GTE17AH6K 153 4GB 4 ST380811AS 5Ps196TS 74 5GB NV Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Figure E 27 Intel R Matrix Storage Manager 3 Specify the RAID volume name and then press Tab or Enter to advance to the next field 4 Specify the RAID level RAID 0 or RAID 1 see Table E 3 on page E 44 and RAID Array Types on page E 45 and then press Tab or Enter to advance to the next field 5 Press Enter and the system will select the physical disks to use Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes E 4
58. eatedly press the brightness hot key button to adjust the brightness A visual in dicator will appear on screen to indicate the brightness level as long as the hot key driver is running in the taskbar Brightness 4 Figure E 4 Hot Key Buttons Figure E 5 Brightness Indicator Hot Key Buttons E 5 m Application exe You will need to locate the actual application executable exe file not just the shortcut To find the application right click its shortcut on the desktop and click Prop erties Click the short cut tab and see where the executable file is lo cated by clicking the Find Target button Figure E 6 Hot Key Driver Windows XP Information Application Hot Key To configure a program to open when the application hot key A button is pressed Windows Media Player is the default program follow the instructions below 1 g p E 6 Hot Key Buttons Double click the Hot Key driver icon ml in the taskbar Click Launch user specified application button HotKey Driver ver A1 00 py A IC Local Disk Ba amp Local Disk D Local Disk E 2 DYD Drive F O Shared Documen ts O My Documen ts Files of ype Application Open as read on Browse to the directory where the desired application exe program exists Double Click on the program file or choose Open and click OK button Press the application hot key button A to open the program
59. een saver is activated Press any key or move the mouse You forget the boot If you forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your password service representative for help Password Warning If you choose to set a boot password NEVER forget your password The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk Problems and Solutions 8 7 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution The sound cannot be The volume might be set too low Check the volume control in the Volume Control Panel in the heard or the volume is Windows taskbar see Audio Features on page 2 8 Audio Features on page E 4 to very low adjust The compact disc cannot The compact disc is dirty Clean it with a CD ROM cleaner kit be read The compact disc tray The compact disc is not correctly placed in the tray Gently try to remove the disc using the eject will not open when there hole see Loading Discs on page 2 3 is a disc in the tray The DVD regional codes The code has been changed the maximum 5 times See DVD Regional Codes on page 2 5 can no longer be DVD Regional Codes on page E 2 changed The system freezes or The system s power saving features have timed out Press the sleep key combination or press the screen goes dark the power button
60. eessssssseeeeesseeees E 33 Bluetooth Driver Installation ce eseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees E 33 Remote Control Unit cc ceeeeseesseeseeeseeeeeseeeeeees E 35 Consumer Infrared Driver Installation 00 E 35 Hybrid Mini PCI TV Tuner Module 0 E 37 Installing the MPC788 Driver amp Cyberlink PowerCinema ssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees E 37 PC Camera Module sesse e E 38 PC Camera Driver Installation ccceeseeeeeeeeees E 38 PC Camera Audio SCtup ccesscsssiecsdeassosacns dauenien E 39 SONS aP sa ctsans ian aveciaactemnraia EA E 41 Eliminating Screen Flicker cccccceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeees E 42 Wireless Keyboard amp Mouse Kit ceccceceeeeeeees E 43 Wireless KIt Driver 5 ca taracoctcsantosssacrassseasneiesuanneoss E 43 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes E 44 KAID NEO ici sntvransndateatianersaasnessesentiniatneanttoustaetoaacsanas E 44 PACT MOIE desires ei E 44 Intel Matrix Driver Installation seseeeeeeeneeeeesessssssss E 50 XIV Quick Start Guide g Chapter 1 Quick Start Guide Overview This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer to navigating around the computer and to getting your system started The remainder of the manual covers the following e Chapter2 A guide to using some of the main features of the computer e g the storage devices hard disk optical device 7 in 1 car
61. el GMA Driver Controls More advanced video configuration options are provided by the Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator Driver control panel 1 Open the Display Settings control panel see Video Features on page I 15 and click Advanced Settings button 2 Click the Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator Driver tab and click Graphics Properties button EET apy per r E Generic PnP Monitor and Intel R 6965 Express Chipset Family P 2 5 cae y j Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management my uF F d 5 a4 ae GB Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator Driver ijd h merariimi ButcPiey Deug Batik Diaries oku dit des Te e el l The Lape gt z i a Intel Graphics Media es 9 ae J A Accelerator Driver ar fone renga yey ae ens LL ia kir l LA More visual display options for devices attached to pmi ee aiam nj Seven Ca this computer such as Je T B r d r Television CWT kes Fati Sed anne Pri p Piim reas aire hipik paein Digital Display W j i Notebook v w D h Freier Ahan a piee ea Fleet HO al ind Monitor eea co mR are available here es Graphics Options gt Exit Tray M Show Tray Icon intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Cancel Apply B 2 Intel GMA Driver Controls Intel Video Driver Controls You may make changes to the color schemes Hot Keys etc by clicking the appro priate menu item or button Click In
62. erved g j RAID Created 2 Delete RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 4 Exit RAID Volumes ID Name Level Strip Size Bootable 1 My RAID RAIDO Stripe 128KB 149 1GB Yes Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 HDT722516DLA380 VDK71GTE17AH6K 153 4GB 4 S T380811AS 5PS196TS 74 5GB tN Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Select 4 Exit and press Enter then press Y to exit the RAID configuration menu As the computer starts up press a key when you see the message Press any key to boot from CD Press Enter to continue installing the operating system as normal see your Windows documentation if you need help on installing the Windows OS Install the Windows drivers as per Table 4 1 on page 4 3 including the Intel Matrix Driver see overleaf Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes 7 5 Modules Intel Matrix I Oa oS Figure 7 3 Intel R Matrix Storage Console Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM Win Vista into the CD DVD drive Click Optional Click 1 Install Intel Matrix gt Yes Click Next gt Next gt Yes gt Next Click Finish to restart the computer The Intel Matrix Storage Console displays status information on your RAID configuration Run Intel Matrix Storage Console from the Programs All Programs menu The Intel R Matrix Storage Manager provides information on the RAID Status a View bord de
63. ext gt click Cancel if a Found New 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next Hardware Wizard appears 3 Click Finish to restart the computer 3 Click Finish to restart the computer NVIDIA Video 1 Click 2 Install Video Driver gt Yes OR Navigate Browse to X Drivers 01VGA Nvidia setup exe and click OK Click Next Click to select Yes I want to restart my com puter now 4 Click Finish to restart the computer I What to Install E 25 Windows XP Information Modem 1 Click 4 Install Modem Driver gt Yes OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to X Drivers 03Modem ssetup exe and click OK 2 Click OK 3 The modem is ready for dial up configuration ae Modem Country Selection Be sure to check if the modem country selection is ap propriate for you Control Panel gt Phone and Modem Options LAN Click 5 Install LAN Driver gt Yes OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to X Drivers 04LAN Setup E XE and click OK Click the button to accept the license and then click Next gt Next Click Install Drivers button Click Next Click the button to accept the license and then click Next gt Next gt Install Click Finish gt Exit The network settings can now be configured E 26 What to Install CardReader l oS 4 Click 6 Install CardReader Driver gt Yes OR Click Start menu gt Run and n
64. formation button to obtain useful information about the graphics properties of the computer and see the Support tab in Informa tion to get weblinks to the latest information on the Intel Website A Hoehook aS Single Display Hite E hotetook Display Senings Color Coritiba Multiple Display Hore Two displays mi be compected to the computed Hot Keys beise you can wee this feature Floaee connect am th r display intel oo Display Devices Display Settings Mey fom that dropen iat You mane 79 I Display Satini merase fe suber of bia bn E ites B Auma El oie Fail E Can be shown or dtoneise thr W es noriet of b s to mercaas Pr feed ind tipinata wih whic Ee ae ee that hey vied Ceaphica Hefa Aigai eto Drier Display Devices Display Sonings Color Cornetikon O Green f Blue Gamma 10 10 O Brightness 0 50 Contrast 50 4 Hoi Kay f Enable Hot Keys icion Her Keys Enable Notebook CTRL gt ALTo i Enable Oreable Panel Peting CTRL sc ALT FLI Open Graphics Property Application CTRL lt ALT FL ETRE 2ALT Ue Rotate to Maaral C Ce ae la we Help Menus Right click on many of the items in the tabs to bring up the What s This button Click the What s This button to bring up the help menu Figure B 2 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Control Panel Tabs Intel GMA Driver Controls B 3 ni Appl
65. function Select options for Advanced Chipset features Reset Configuration Data No Legacy USB Support Enabled Boot time Diagnostic Screen Disabled Energy Lake Disabled IGD Memory Size 256MB SATA RAID Enable Disabled SATA AHCI Enable Disabled Chipset Information Menu Advanced Menu This menu provides information on the BIOS version and CPU type Advanced Menu 5 7 BIOS Utilities Reset Configuration Data Advanced Menu This item is set to No as default You can change the setting to Yes if you have in stalled a new add on which has reconfigured the system resulting in such a serious system conflict that the operating system is unable to boot Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu Choose Enabled if you intend to use USB devices in systems which do not nor mally support USB functionality e g DOS The default setting is Enabled and does not need to be changed if you intend to use your USB devices in Windows Boot time Diagnostic Screen Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the Boot time Diagnostic Screen or POST screen Energy Lake Advanced Menu Energy Lake is a special sleep mode system which allows your system to Quick Resume when you use a remote control unit 5 8 Advanced Menu BIOS Utilities IGD Memory Size Advanced Menu gt Advanced Chipset Control Press Enter here to select the amount of pre allocated graphics memory for the in tegrated g
66. ges will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup You can also choose to restore the original Set up defaults that will return the Setup to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session SS a e Exit Menu 5 13 BIOS Utilities 5 14 Upgrading The Computer Chapter 6 Upgrading The Computer Overview This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer Follow the steps out lined to make the desired upgrades If you have any trouble or problems you can con tact your service representative for further help Before you begin you will need e A small crosshead or Phillips screwdriver e A small regular slotted flathead screwdriver e An antistatic wrist strap Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an antistatic wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may damage the compo nents The chapter includes e Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s e Upgrading the System Memory RAM Please make sure that you review each procedure before you perform it Wane ANS Warranty Warning Please check with your service representative before undertaking any upgrade procedures to find out if this will VOID your warranty a Note Note that the disassem bly pictures are correct at time of going to press However computer de signs are subject to con tinual updates and changes and some models may appear
67. ghted ar m links for information oe Use the buttons on the top left to go back for mtn Co ey SS ward etc Q0 o E Figure C 2 cece oaaae NVIDIA Control Panels NVIDIA Video Driver Controls C 3 The Help menus provide index and search features and direct links to the NVIDIA website etc Figure C 3 Help Menus Gisti Cle eoa Sf age eee es ome few C 4 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Specifications Appendix D Specifications Va Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press Certain items particularly processor types speeds and CD DVD device types may be changed or updated due to the manufacturer s release schedule Check with your service center for details Specifications D 1 Specifications Feature Specification Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Desktop Processor 65nm 65 Nanometer Process Technology LGA775 Package 775 pin 2MB On die L2 Cache amp 1066MHz FSB E6300 E6400 1 86 2 13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Desktop Processor 65nm 65 Nanometer Process Technology LGA775 Package 775 pin 4MB On die L2 Cache amp 1066MHz FSB E6600 E6700 2 40 2 67 GHz Intel G965 IGH8 DH Chipset Memory 64 bit Wide DDR2 Data Channel Two 200 Pin SO DIMM Sockets Supporting DDR2 533 667 MHz Memory Expandable up to 4GB 256 512 1024 2048 MB DDR2 Modules Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Passw
68. gt Yes OR Navigate Browse to X Drivers 01 VGA Intel Setup exe and click OK 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Dynamic Video Memory Technology This system features Intel s Dynamic Video Memory Technology Intel DVMT automatically and dynamically allocates as much up to 376MB system memory RAM as needed to the video system the video driver must be installed DVMT returns whatever memory is no longer needed to the operating system You can define the amount of system memory to be allocated from the BIOS see IGD Memory Size Advanced Menu gt Ad vanced Chipset Control on page 5 9 Intel Video Driver Controls E 9 Windows XP Information a Taskbar Icon The Intel GMA control panel can also be ac cessed by clicking the icon in the taskbar and selecting Graphics Properties from the menu If you cannot see the tray icon click the Show Tray Icon tickbox in the Intel R Graphics Me dia Accelerator Driver tab Figure E 8 Intel GMA Driver Windows Control Panel Intel GMA Control Panel You can also access the Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator Driver from the Windows control panel amp Control Panel File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Bact wy K Search m Folders a ECAR a JIPE Address Control Panel Accessibility Add Hardware GB Switch to Category View Options 0 2 LS Bluetoot
69. h Date and Time Devices Game Controllers G A Vg Control Panel See Also Windows Update Help and Support Network Network Setup Phone Modem Wizard Connections Realtek HD Regionaland Scanners and ee Cameras Sound Eff D Sounds and Audio Devices e a Windows Firewall Language 8 Speech Wireless Network Set w Administrative Automatic Tools Updates ar 7 Display Folder Options 2 eee 91 cd trol the graphics hardware features of this computer b amp amp and Power Options Printers and 3 Security Center p k 8 System Taskbar and User Accounts Start Menu E 10 Intel GMA Control Panel Windows XP Information You may make changes to the color schemes Hot Keys etc by clicking the appro priate menu item or button Click Information button to obtain useful information about the graphics properties of the computer and see the Support tab in Informa tion to get weblinks to the latest information on the Intel Website oo mial Sraphica Hadia Craptics Hedie Accel te Hiwi ail Notebook Accoter eter Oriver Horehoak W E Color Quality 32 i l Display Devices Display Settings Screen Resolution 160 100 Display Setlings FPiebosh Rate GO Haste Calor Comactian Color Correction deploy Expansion 10 10 amp Hol Keys Hot Keys i ee pien Brightness 0 0 intel intel Contrast 40 co aS Pa
70. he PowerCinema program Hybrid Mini PCl TV Tuner Module E 37 Windows XP Information PC Camera Module If you have included a PC Camera module in your purchase option install the driver as indicated below Latest PC Camera Driver Information Check the PC Camera CD and any accompanying insert pages for the latest updated information on the PC Camera driv er which may override the information provided here PC Camera Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM WinXP into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Optional 3 Click 5 PC Camera Web cam gt Yes OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to X Others 05Camera Setup exe and click OK Choose the language you prefer and click OK Click Next gt Finish to restart the computer Run the BisonCap application program from the BisonCam shortcut on the desktop or from the BisonCam item in the Start gt Programs All Programs menu AET E 38 PC Camera Module Windows XP Information PC Camera Audio Setup If you wish to capture video amp audio with your camera it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows 1 Goto the Start menu and point to Settings or just click Control Panel and click Control Panel then double click the Sounds amp Audio Devices icon Sounds Speech and Audio Devices in Category View 2 Click Advanced in the Device volume tab 3 Click Options and
71. he system directly into Hibernate mode from the Lock Button Menu The system will resume from Hibernate mode by pressing the power button Log Off Control Panel Lock Default Programs Restart Help and Support sleep Hibernate Shut Down 3 6 System Power Options Configuring the Power Button The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Sleep or Hibernate In Sleep the LED will blink green In Hibernate the LED will be orange If only the display is turned off the LED will remain green G a Power Options System Settings 4 Define power buttons and turn on password protection Choose the power settings that you want for your computer The changes you make to the settings on this page apply to all of your power plans ie Change settings that are currently unavailable Power and sleep button settings HUT Chow When I press the power button Shutdo Do nothin i oe A 5 i When I press the sleep button Eire Shut down Password protection on wakeup a REQUITE a Password recommen ged When your computer wakes from sleep no one can access your data without entering the correct password to unlock the computer Create or change your user account password Oon t require a password OS Le When your computer wakes from sleep anyone can access your data because the computer isn t locked Search P Power Management a Password Protection
72. her gripping the top of the computer to avoid accidentally dropping it Wall Mounting Information The computer may be mounted on a wall for display The system meets VESA FDMI Standard 100mm 100mm for wall mounting However if you intend to wall mount the system please contact your service center for information in order to avoid personal injury or damage to the computer See a ee eae ee ea ee ee Tilting the LCD Screen 1 11 D Quick Start Guide LED Indicators The LED indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer Table 1 3 LED Indicators en r O d Blinking Green The computer is in Sleep Orange The AC DC Adapter is Plugged in amp the Computer is Powered Off Green The Optional WLAN Module is Installed Cp The Optional Bluetooth Module is Installed Green Orange Both the Optional WLAN Module and Optional Bluetooth Module are Installed 1 12 LED Indicators System Map Right View CD Emergency Eject If you need to manually eject a CD DVD e g due to an unexpected power interruption you may push the end of a straight ened paper clip into the emergency eject hole Do not use a sharpened pen cil or similar object that may break and become lodged in the hole Media Warning Don t try to remove a flop py disk CD DVD while the system is accessing it This may cause the sys tem to crash 1 2 Quick Start Guide g Figure
73. her load one of its own drivers or ask you Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or Parallel Printer ask you to supply one Follow the on screen in structions to supply one Follow the on screen instructions This is still a very common type of printer The install instructions are in the sidebar however you will need to purchase a Parallel to USB converter Adding a Printer 2 11 Features amp Components 2 12 Chapter 3 Power Management Overview To conserve power your computer s power management conserves power by con trolling individual components of the computer the monitor and hard disk drive or the whole system This chapter covers e Turning on the Computer e Power Plans e System Power Options e Configuring the Power Button The computer uses enhanced power saving techniques to give the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example this enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user set tings and information from applications Using some form of power management greatly increases the life span of the LCD Power Management Overview 3 1 Power Management Ai Shut Down Note that you should al ways shut your comput er down by choosing the Shut Down command from the Lock Button Menu in Windows Vis ta This will help prevent hard disk or system problems
74. hough it saves the most power it takes the longest time exe hab esianare plies to return to full operation You will need to enable Hibernate mode from the Hiber f An incoming call nate tab in the Power Options control panel The system will resume from Hiber received on the nate mode by pressing the power button modem if enabled e Network card activity if enabled Power Options Properties Power Schemes Advanced Hibernate UPS memory on your hard disk and then shuts down When your uy When your computer hibernates it stores whatever it has in computer comes out of hibernation it returns to its previous state ER Figure E 14 Enie hibemation Enable Hibernation Disk space for hibernation Free disk space 15 945 MB Disk space required to hibernate 479 MB Power Management E 19 Windows XP Information Configuring the Power Button The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Standby or Hibernate mode In Standby mode the Power LED will blink green In Hibernate the LED will be orange If the only the display is turned off the LED will remain green Power Options Properties ud Power Options Properties Power Schemes Advanced Hibernate UPS Power Schemes Advanced Hibemate UPS S ja Select the power saving settings you want to use h Select the power saving settings you want to use Figure E 15 Options Options H C Always show icon on the taskbar C Always show icon on
75. ication exe You will need to locate the actual application executable exe file not just the shortcut To find the application right click its shortcut on the desktop click Proper ties Click the Shortcut tab and see where the executable file is located by clicking the Open File Location button Note the location and you will then be able to browse to this file Figure B 3 Select Scheme Intel Video Driver Controls Scheme Options Use Scheme Options to configure quick settings for applications which require spe cific resolution and color settings in order to run properly e g games multimedia programs To set the scheme options 1 iy Open the Display Settings control panel and click Advanced Settings button Click the Intel R tab and click Graphics Properties button Configure your display configuration resolution etc as per your requirements from Display Settings Click on Scheme Options button Type a name for the scheme then click Save or see below If you want to automatically launch an application when running the scheme click on Browse button Browse to the executable file for the application you want to set the scheme for see sidebar and click Open to select it Click Save to save the settings you can click in the Restore the display settings after exiting this application box to return to your original settings when you exit the program Click OK to exit the window
76. icon Connect or disconnect arning Center You should try to make sure that any network you are connecting to is a se cure network Connecting to unsecure net works may allow unautho rized access to your computer documents web sites and files etc Security enabled network Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center Tona a Disconnecting onnect to a network Turn on activity animation pm 7 i Turn off notification of new networks Right click icon Diagnose and repair Network and Sharing Center 7 10 Wireless LAN Modules Modules Bluetooth Module If you have included a Bluetooth module in your purchase option the 4 LED will be orange Bluetooth Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM Win Vista into the CD DVD drive Click Optional Click 3 Install Bluetooth Driver gt Yes Choose the language you prefer and click OK Click Next Click the button to accept the license agreement and then click Next Click Next gt Install Click Finish and the BlueSoleil icon amp will appear on the desktop You can configure the settings at any time by going to the IVT Corpora tion BlueSoleil Main Window Start gt Programs All Programs gt IVT BlueSoleil gt BlueSoleil or by clicking the desktop icon f ee ee a
77. ies The Setup Program The Phoenix Setup program tells the system how to configure itself and manage ba sic features and subsystems e g port configuration Entering Setup To enter Setup turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST The prompt Press F2 to Enter Setup is usually present for a few seconds after you turn on the system If you get a Keyboard Error usually because you pressed F2 too quickly just press F2 again If the computer is already on reboot using the Ctrl Alt Delete combination and then hold down F2 when prompted The Setup main menu will appear 5 4 The Setup Program BIOS Utilities Setup Screens The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup Vee Setup Menus Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with five 5 menu headings When you select a heading a new screen appears Scroll through the features listed on each screen to make changes to Setup The Setup menus shown in this section are for reference only Your computers menus will Instructions on how to navigate each screen are in the box along the bottom of the indicate the configura screen If these tools are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help screen and ton appropriate for your then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page model and options The Item Specific Help on the right side of each screen explains the highlighted item and has useful messages about its option
78. if no LEDs are lit The system never goes Power Options features are not enabled Go to the Windows Power Options menu and enable into a power saving the features you prefer see System Power Options on page 3 5 System Power Options mode on page E 18 Make sure you have enabled Hibernate mode from the control panel SSS aaa ee a ee 8 8 Problems and Solutions Interface Ports amp Jacks Appendix A Interface Ports amp Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the interface ports amp jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices connect to the internet etc DE aay a a a a ee a ae ee Cee ee Interface Ports amp Jacks A 1 Interface Ports amp Jacks Ports and Jacks SS eee ee Card Reader Port The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards Push the card into the SMMC 2 slot and it will appear as a removable device DC In Jack Plug the supplied AC DC adapter into this jack to power your computer E SATA Port Plug external Serial ATA hard drives into this port eSATA Headphone Out Jack Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack Note Set your system s volume to Green a reduced level before connecting to this jack Q Line In Jack Blue The Line In jack allows you to play audio sources through the computer s speakers G4 Microphone in Jack Plug an external microphone in to
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80. ime you turn on the computer the system takes a few seconds to conduct a POST including a quick test of the on board RAM memory As the POST proceeds the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong If there is a problem that prevents the system from booting it will display a system summary and prompt you to run Setup If there are no problems the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will load the operating system Once that starts you can t get into Setup without rebooting Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST There are two categories fatal and non fatal Fatal Errors These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong with your system Take the computer to your service representative or authorized service center as soon as possible 5 2 The Power On Self Test POST BIOS Utilities Non Fatal Errors This kind of error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message followed by the prompt e Press lt F1 gt to resume e lt F2 gt to enter Setup Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue It may work without the correct configuration Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the problem If you still get an error message after you change the setting or if the cure seems even worse call for help The Power On Self Test POST 5 3 BIOS Utilit
81. imited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineer ing or disassembly is prohibited Intel Core is a trademark registered trademark of Intel Corporation Preface FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not in stalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the service representative or an experienced radio TV technician for help Yee aS Warning Use only shielded cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that change
82. in use This will help prevent foreign objects and or dust get ting in to the Express e Align the ExpressCard with the slot and push it in until it locks into place Card Slot e To remove an ExpressCard simply press the card to eject it Inserting and Removing ExpressCards ExpressCard Slot 2 7 Features amp Components Audio Features You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control panel in Windows or from the Realtek HD Audio Manager jj icon in the taskbar control panel right click the taskbar icon jj to bring up an audio menu a Sound Volume Adjustment The sound volume level is set using the volume ia i Realtek HD Audio Manager ag 4 Sound Manager paun E control within Windows a uk we re a z peakers Digital Output Mim one Click the volume icon in A D Si lt Q the taskbar to check the z gt Audio Devices setting ath System Sound Events Main Volume ee I Pi Speaker Configuration Sound Effects Default Format Windows Media Player Speaker Configuration if Volume Control gt L Sound Recorder Full range Speakers v Front left and right Right click the icon fj to access the menu ab ove lt Virtual Surround AZ REALTEK Figure 2 5 Realtek Audio Manager 2 8 Audio Features Features amp Components Hot Key Buttons The hot key buttons on the top of the computer allow you to al
83. indows power plan will also adjust the processor performance of your ma chine in order to save power This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance fas GS 2 gt Control Panel Power Options X s Search P Require a password on wakeup Selecta power plan Choose what the power _ e Power plans can help you maximize your computer s performance or conserve energy buttons do Make a plan active by selecting it or choose a plan and customize it by changing its Create a power plan power settings Tell me more about power plans Choose when to turn off the Preferred plans display gt My Plan 1 Change when the computer Change plan settings Figure 3 2 i P PI Power saver Energy savings 999999 ower ans Change plan settings Performance 99 High performance Energy savings Change plan settings Performance 0000 Hide additional plans Balanced Energy savings See also Change plan settings Performance 999 Personalization User Accounts 3 4 Power Plans Power Management System Power Options You can use the system power options to stop the computer s operation and restart a where you left off The system features Sleep and Hibernate power saving states Sleep Button i The Sleep Button Hibernate vs Shut Down in the Start Menu not available in Classic Hibernate and Shut Down are the same in that the system is off and you need to press View
84. ine Volume Hic Volume Other Show the following volume controls CD Volume Mic Volume Line Volume C Stereo Mix 2 C Mute all Realtek HD Audio Input E 40 PC Camera Module Windows XP Information Bison Cap BisonCap is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing and can capture video files to avi format 1 Run the BisonCap program from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt Bison Cam menu it is recommended that you set the capture file before the capture process see Set Capture File below Go to the Capture menu heading if you wish to capture audio check PC Camera Audio Setup on page E 39 and select Start Capture On the first run of the program if you have not set the captured file you will be asked to choose a file name and size see the sidebar Pre Allocating File Space for the captured file Click Start Capture again Click OK to start capturing the video and press Esc to stop the capture If you wish to you may go to the File menu and select Save Captured Video As choose a file name and location and then click Open you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File In the BisonCap program you will only be asked to set the capture file name on the first run of the program When you run the program the next time the file will auto matically be overwritten with the newly captured file To avoid overwriting files you
85. it on page 7 13 TV Tuner The drivers and utilities for the optional TV Tuner are provided on a separate CD Some general guidelines are outlined in Hybrid Mini PCI TV Tuner Module on page 7 15 Wireless Kit See the install procedure for the wireless kit driver in Wireless Keyboard amp Mouse Kit on page 7 23 Driver Installation 4 7 Drivers amp Utilities BIOS Utilities Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities vy Ove rview BIOS Settings Warning This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer s built in software Incorrect settings can Diagnostics The POST Power On Self Test sara Ace at ke mistakes return to Set Configuration The Setup utility up and restore the Set If your computer has never been set up or you are making important changes to the E44 Se system e g hard disk setup then you should review this chapter first and note the original settings found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the set tings you find and any changes you make This information could be useful if your system ever needs servicing There is one general rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you are doing Many of the settings are required by the system and changing them could cause it to become unstable or worse If you have any doubts consult your service representative SS eee a ee ee ee Overview 5 1 BIOS Utilities The Power On Self Test POST Each t
86. ities User s Manual CD ROM WinXP an into the CD DVD drive User Guide Click Optional button and then click 2 Wireless Lan gt Yes OR You can view the User Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to A Paii a ne X Others 02W Lan Iintel Autorun exe and click OK er s Manual CD ROM Click Install Software button Click the button to accept the license and click Next gt Next gt OK Click Optional and then Click OK to complete the installation click the Unlock button Configure the settings from the Intel R PROSet Wireless control panel Click 2 Wireless Lan Start gt Programs All Programs gt Intel PROSet Wireless or double Click View User Guide click the taskbar icon jg button aP Intel R PROSe1 Wireless Installer Wireluos netancte found Select one and Intel PROSet Wireless gt Install Software gt View User Guide Figure E 18 gt View Release Notes Intel PROSet Wireless Wireless LAN Modules E 29 Windows XP Information 802 11 b g USB Wireless LAN Driver Installation l 2 AERA Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM WinXP into the CD DVD drive Click Optional button and then click 2 Wireless Lan gt Yes OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to X Others 02 W Lan AzureW Setup exe and click OK Click Next Click Finish to complete the installation The operating system is the default
87. ks for TV Tuner Cards One USB 2 0 Port for RF KB amp Mouse One RJ 11 Jack for Plug amp Play Fax Modem One E SATA Port One RJ 45 Jack for 10Mb 100Mb 1000Mb Fast One Mini IEEE1394 Port Ethernet One Headphone Out Jack One DC in Jack One Microphone In Jack One Brightness Button One Line In Jack One Power Switch One S PDIF Output Jack 5 1CH One A P Key For Fan Control One S Video In Jack One CIR Port Optional for TV Tuner One Composite Video In Jack Card Reader Embedded 7 in 1 Card Reader MS MS Pro SD Mini SD MMC RS MMC MS Duo Note MS Duo Mini SD RS MMC Cards Require a PC Adapter Communication AZALIA MDC 56K Plug amp Play Fax Modem v 90 92 Compliant 1GB PCI Fast Ethernet Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG PCle Wireless LAN Module Option USB 2 0 Bluetooth EDR Enhanced Data Rate Module Version 2 0 Factory Option 1 3M PC Camera with USB Interface Factory Option 11 Hot Keys for Internet amp Multimedia via RF KB Factory Option Power Supports ACPI 2 0 Supports Resume from Modem Ring Management Power Button as Sleep Resume Key Supports Resume from Alarm Supports Hibernate Mode Supports Sleep Stand by Mode D 4 Specifications Specifications Power Full Range AC DC Adapter AC Input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 20V 9 0A 180 Watts Environmental Temperature Relative Humidity Spec Operating 5 C 35 C Operating 20 80 Non Operating 20 C 60 C Non Operating 10 90 Physical 625
88. lear Enter 7 14 Remote Control Unit Modules Hybrid Mini PCI TV Tuner Module A CD containing drivers software and a user guide will be supplied if your purchase configuration includes the optional Hybrid Analog amp Digital Mini PCI TV Tuner module Make sure that your CATV system installer has connected the Co axial cable shield to the grounding system of the building as close to the The two CATV antenna jacks and S Video In jack will only be enabled when point of cable entry as the TV Tuner module is installed Make sure you install any software before Paces connecting the TV antenna CATV Cable Safety The optional TV Tuner allows you to watch TV play music CDs video conference and capture still images and video on your PC TV Tuner Remote Point the remote at the consumer IR transceiv er to change channels etc Ore ooge 5 3 1 Consumer IR Transceiver 2 S Video In Jack 3 2 CATV In Coaxial Jacks Figure 7 11 TV Tuner Note You can use one of the CATV In jacks Ports Jacks to connect a CATV cable and the other to con nect a Digital Aerial Hybrid Mini PCl TV Tuner Module 7 15 Modules MPC788 MPC718 Driver amp Software I 2 3 4 Insert the driver MPC788 or MPC718 CD ROM into the CD DVD drive Follow the on screen instructions to install the driver software The TV Tuner is fully supported by Windows Media Center in Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
89. lied with an optional Mini PCI TV Tuner module This allows the computer to func tion as a multimedia entertainment center allows you to watch cable and air television channels digital and an alog The Hybrid Mini PCI TV Tuner is supplied with a remote control unit which gives you full control over the multimedia features of the computer a E gc Ee 1 2 Overview Quick Start Guide gi rn a at LCD Type 19 0 WXGA 1440 900 TFT 22 0 WSXGA 1680 1050 16 10 a Screen TFT 16 10 Wide TFT NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 Video discrete video option Video OR Adapter Intel G965 Integrated Video Integrated video option Table 1 1 Model Differences See Specifications on page D I for full details Overview 1 3 Quick Start Guide Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide However you may find it useful to refer to What to Install on page 4 1 BIOS Utilities on page 5 1 and Upgrading The Computer on page 6 1 You may also find the notes marked with a of interest to you Beginners and Not So Advanced Users If you are new to computers or do not have an advanced knowledge of them then the information contained in this Quick Start Guide should be enough to get you up and running Eventually you should try to look through all the documentation more detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the remain
90. m Monitor or schemes may also be set to set a specified time for the system to enter Standby or Hard Disk Standby by Hibernate modes see System Power Options on page E 18 eo key on your eyboard The system can re Power Options Properties ae Power Schemes Advanced Hibernate UPS Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify the selected scheme Power schemes Home Office Desk Figure E l 3 Home Office Desk Portable Laptop Power Schemes Presentation Always On Minimal Power Management Max Batter urn off monitor s ter 3 mins Turn off hard disks After 20 mins System standby After 1 hour System hibernates Alter 2 hours Choose the Home Office Desk scheme for maximum performance Power Management E 17 a Power Button as Standby or Hibernate Button Fully ACPlI compliant operating systems such as Windows XP allow you to use the OS s Power Op tions control panel to set the power button to send the system into Standby or Hibernate mode see your OS s documentation or Configuring the Power Button on page E 20 for de tails Windows XP Information System Power Options You can use the system power options to stop the computer s operation and restart where you left off This system features Standby and Hibernate sleep mode levels Hibernate mode will need
91. m the Sounds and Audio Sound Volume Devices Windows control panel For advanced options double click the Realtek nelvemnent HD Audio Manager j icon in the taskbar or click the control panel to bring up How high the sound vol the Realtek Audio Configuration menus ume can be set depends on the setting of the vol ume control within Win dows and the volume Sound Efect Mixer Audio VO Microphone 3 Audio Demo control function keys on P the computer Click the Environment lt Nane gt spice Karaoke Volume icon on the lt 5 taskbar to check the set A A 4 S Re fj BAL Sa ting V a V i 0 Volume Equalizer Loudness 0dB Figure E 3 Ji G 4 K live Chub Realtek Audio Configuration Menus E 4 Audio Features Windows XP Information Hot Key Buttons The hot key buttons on the top of the computer allow you to alter the brightness of the screen and give instant access to a user defined application with one quick but ton press 1 Application Hot Key 2 Brightness Hot Key After installing the driver see page E 27 an icon will appear in the taskbar Double click the icon ml to bring up the configuration menu to define which appli cation to open when the application hot key button A is pressed see over If you click the close icon 4 run the program again from the Start menu in Windows Start gt Programs All Programs gt Startup gt HotKey Driver Brightness Hot Key Rep
92. maamse your computer s performance or Choose the power settings that you want for your computer The changes you make to the settings on this conserve energy Make a plan ectwe by selecteng it or choose a plan and a Beet ARUN page apply to all of your power plans Customize it by changing its power settings Tell me more bout power plang x Change settings that are currently unavailable Preferred plans m Balanced Energy savings 999 Power and sleep button settings EJ amp Change when the compu Change plan settings Performance 08 Weep When I press the power button Shut down Power saver Energy savings eeee8 Change plan settings Performance 99 When presthe steep buton High performance Energy savings 9 E Chen ge pis settings Peformance 999999 Do nothin Password protection on wakeup Hibernate Require a password recommended See abw Pertnnalization User Accounts When your computer wakes from sleep no one can access your data without entering the correct password to unlock the computer Create or change your user account password Note Sleep is the default power saving state in Windows Vista Figure 1 11 Power Options 1 20 Power Options Features amp Components Chapter 2 Features amp Components Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer e Hard Disk Drive e Optical CD DVD Device e 7 in 1 Card
93. menu if you are in Control Panel Home Sort B ee Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 Properties za Adapter Morex Tmuhieshoot Coke Managerert GeForce Go 7800 amp S RVIDIA Lookang forthe NVIDIA Cisplay Control Panel NVIDIA Control Panel Launch Page New Be Personalize Al of the NVIDIA control panels have been consobdated into a angie p calion the NVIDIA Control Pane Rc siwd fron thee Wirrdhorae a Cortrol Panel or Stet Menu Figure C 1 NVIDIA GeForce Go Control Panel OK Cancel OK Cancel C 2 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The NVIDIA Control Panel allows quick access to features such as 3D Settings and ae Help menus etc a SL MVEA Covtret Paret re De ftt Yew teip Q J teddies an n A Select a Category wert r m _ 3D Settings Capre gt parma ong tere aat wtfrgi Display ictus Sage erator el oe Biar Mote at eo negeet Fer Mote press FE z A NADIA Control Panel gt oE Fite Eda View Help rT ack a p iia Adverted View Standard Help Advanced hgs Conert re etaa VOIA wT Adpat mage stinga wth orewew Marege 30 rtira For hielp peress Fl TL ni ii TIO Navigating the ox a Sie ae Control Panel asian Navigate through the control panels in much the same way as you would a web page Click on the headings menus and highli
94. n on page I 10 so that it doesn t reflect any light into your eyes Use a chair which offers good back support especially lower back The seat should allow your feet to rest flat on the floor or on a footrest directly in front of you If possible illuminate your work area with natural daylight or use a steady glowing non flickering light source Place the keyboard and mouse so that your arms are at your sides and your forearms are roughly parallel to the floor Your wrists should flex slightly downward as you work Your neck and shoulders should also be relaxed Take a break from the computer Get up stretch flex your wrists walk about and look at something else for about 10 minutes every hour VII Vill Preface Contents INGUICE osori E EE I System Map Right View ccccccccececceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 13 FCC Statement a settwaiprsoseastiacadandanattannanaoacsanemnetudsiateuentwonst II System Map Left View cccccccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeaeeeaes 1 14 Instructions for Care and Operation cccseeeeeee IV System Map Rear View ccccccccseseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 15 Power Safely serssiserisseredisciansao iependien ini V Audio Video Jacks oo eeececeeeeeeeesesssseeeseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 16 CIC AiO a stannetamamarnoncesdoosbannsurdusdestateant AANE ENRERE RES VI Windows Vista Start Menu amp Control Panel 1 17 SOVE E sia E VI Video Features ssi occserssrasaversastonseaiindsarnda
95. n area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Figure E 20 Local Area Connection Properties Peer to Peer Network Setup E 31 Windows XP Information 4 Click Use the following IP address and type in static IP address e g 192 168 1 1 5 Click OK and close all the control panels 6 Restart the computer and connect the computers with the appropriate network cable etc Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties fou can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports thie capability Othenvise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 qe a il Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway Obtain ONS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Figure E 21 Setting the Static IP Address E 32 Peer to Peer Network Setup Windows XP Information Bluetooth Module If you have included a Bluetooth module in your purchase option the 4 LED will be orange Bluetooth Driver Installation l Zz ee eee Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM WinXP into the CD DVD drive Click 3 Bluetooth gt Yes OR Click Start menu
96. nd utilities necessary for the proper operation of the com puter There will be two CDs provided one will con tain drivers for Windows Vista the other will contain drivers for Windows XP make sure you install the ap propriate drivers for your system Table 4 1 on page 4 3 lists what you need to install and it is very important that the drivers are in stalled in the order indicated see Appendix E for Windows XP information What to Install 4 1 Drivers amp Utilities Driver Installation 1 Check the driver installation order from Table 4 7 on page 4 3 the drivers must be installed in Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual this order which is the same as that listed in the CD ROM and click Install Drivers button Optional Drivers Installer menu below button 2 Click to select the driver you wish to install after installing each driver it will become grayed out if If you wish to install the drivers manually see page 4 you need to reinstall any driver click the Unlock 4 button anaie e 3 Follow the instructions for each individual driver j ale Cc y FoS EA installation procedure as listed on the following pages Drivers Installer Lo amp ea gt A ay ae OE nha te iN epr Install Chipset f Driver 5 Install LAN e 6Sa CarARESAEr DNE pe ee n bee Figure 4 I Drivers Installer Screen 1 Figure 4
97. om the computer without the need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device The system includes a USB port under the top rear cover in Figure 1 7 on page 17 15 This port is designed for use with the optional RF keyboard receiver dongle but may also be used with any USB Device E a eee A 4 Interface Ports amp Jacks Interface Ports amp Jacks Audio Video Jacks Figure A 1 Audio Video Jacks Port Jack Connection Connect an S Video Cable to this Jack to Q S Video In Jack Display External Video Sources on the LCD Connect Analog Audio Cables to Play External CATV Cable Safety Right amp Left Audio In Jacks Audio Sources Through the Computer s Make sure that your Speakers i CATV system installer amp z eak Connect a Composite Video Cable to this Jack Heer cnet aceite omposite Video in Jac l l p to Display External Video Sources on the LCD E E Connect a CATV Cable or Digital Aerial to building as close to the l point of cable entry as Display Cable TV Pictures on the LCD Icea Note You can use one of the CATV In jacks to connect a CATV cable and the other to connect a Digital Aerial CATV In Coaxial Jacks for TV Tuner Option Only Figure A 2 Audio Video Jack Connections Interface Ports amp Jacks A 5 Interface Ports amp Jacks Intel Video
98. or You can set a password for access to the Setup utility This will not affect access to network passwords the computer OS only the Setup utility unless you choose to set a Password on which will be set in your Boot see over software OS l k 5 10 Security Menu Fixed disk boot sector Security Menu Choose Write Protect to protect the area of the hard disk containing information on how to start up the computer from having information written to it This helps pre vent viruses from affecting this area however it 1s not a substitute for proper virus protection supplied by updated anti virus software merely an extra safeguard see Viruses on page 8 4 Password on boot Security Menu Specify whether or not a password should be entered to boot the computer If En abled is selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see the warning in the sidebar The default setting is Disabled Note To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password then press Enter for the new password without typing any password entry and Enter again to confirm the password clearance Security Menu 5 11 BIOS Utilities ove ANS Password Warning If you set a boot pass word Password on boot is Enabled NEVER forget your password The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your ven dor and you ma
99. ord One 1024KB Flash ROM Phoenix BIOS Plug and Play Model A Computers Model B Computers LCD 19 Wide Screen WXGA 1440 900 22 Wide Screen WSXGA 1680 1050 16 10 Wide Screen Flat Panel TFT 16 10 Wide Screen Flat Panel TFT D 2 Specifications Specifications Feature Specification Video Adapter Options Storage Keyboard amp Pointing Device ExpressCard Slot Integrated Video Option Intel G965 Integrated Video Shared Memory Architecture of up to 376MB of Dynamically Allocated Video Memory Fully Supports DirectX 9 0 Discrete Video Option NVIDIA GF GO7600 N B1 w o HDMI PCI E MXM II Video Card 256MB DDR2 Video RAM on Board PCI Express X16 Fully Supports DirectX 9 0 MXM Modular Design One Changeable 12 7mm h Optical Device CD DVD Type Drive see Optional on page D 5 for drive options Two Changeable Bays for 3 5 26mm h Serial ATA SATA Hard Disk Drives Supports RAID 0 RAID 1 HDD Fault Tolerance System in SATA Configuration Supports 7 1 CH Audio Output Via S PDIF Port Integrated AZALIA Compliant Interface HDA 3D Stereo Enhanced Sound System Sound Blaster PRO Compatible RF Winkey Keyboard Option RF Mouse Option ExpressCard 34 54 Slot S PDIF Output 2 Built In 3W Speakers Built In 6W Sub Woofer Built In Microphone USB I F Receiver Dongle Option Specifications D 3 Specifications Feature Specification Four USB 2 0 Ports Two CATV In Jac
100. oto Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency in Property Page tab Properties ll I x Property Page video Proc Amp Camera Control Figure 7 z 13 I Auto White Balance gt RGB gan Video Capture Filter Ae eee a y Daylight C Fhoorescent i a Rotation m Frequency M Horizontal Vertical 7 Disable C 50 Hz i G0 Hz EFFECTMODE EFFECT 7 22 PC Camera Module Modules Wireless Keyboard amp Mouse Kit If you have included the RF wireless keyboard and mouse kit in your purchase op tion a quick installation guide is provided to guide you through setting up the sys tem However first setup the hardware as per the instructions overleaf Figure 7 14 Wireless Keyboard amp Mouse Kit 1 Wireless RF Keyboard 2 USB Dongle Receiver 3 Wireless RF Mouse Wireless Keyboard amp Mouse Kit 7 23 Modules Wireless Kit Hardware Setup 1 Turn the computer off and disconnect all peripherals and cables including tele phone lines 2 Place the computer on a flat stable surface preferably on a protective covering to avoid damage to the LCD screen 3 Locate the USB port cover and remove the screw and cover 4 Insert the USB Dongle receiver into the USB port Figure 7 15 Inserting the USB Receiver Dongle 7 24 Wireless Keyboard amp Mouse Kit Modules 5 Make sure all the appropriate batterie
101. p and then clicking NVIDIA Control Panel 1 18 Video Features z Bari Drag the tons to match your mondioes Brevolutiare Golge 2 Lew 1 High HighetG2bi LEGO by LOGO proms eae 5 get the best depli 6 Sethenga Cores E Display Settings Monster Drag the icons to match your monitors identify Mondor Eq 1 Genen Pn Montor on NVIDIA Geforce Go 7600 Resolutior Coolers 2 tow t 1 High Highest G2 bit gt 1024 by 768 peels 3 Pow Go O68 the best Spley ox Cancet 1S Generic PrP Monitor and Intel R 0965 Express Chipset Family P RES Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Mone viiu dieplay opbonn for deei ethecheed bo hab Seems bach ie Tekvin Dipa apiy Noteheok E Gatis Properties E Chew Tray lgo __ Adapter Monee Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 Properties Clee Management eas ap i aI Creet row Quick Start Guide inte Graphics Media Accelerator Driver A Notebook Single Display Display Devices Je et Notebook Display Settings Multiple Display Note Two displays must be connected to the computer before you can use this feature Please connect another display Color Correction Hot Keys intel Launch Zoom 3D Settings gt H EP Desiri vee mae m J Select a Category Launch Page s AVIDIA Omaan IN
102. play 13 Skip 14 Back 15 More Information 16 Cursor Keys amp OK Used to Navigate Media Center Menus 17 Volume 18 Channel Change 19 Start Starts Cybelink PowerCinema 20 Mute 21 Recorded TV 22 Guide 23 Live TV 24 DVD Menu 25 Number Pad 26 Clear 27 Enter See ef E 36 Remote Control Unit Windows XP Information Hybrid Mini PCI TV Tuner Module The instructions for installing the Hybrid Mini PCI TV Tuner Module driver and Cyberlink PowerCinema ap plication are provided below see Hybrid Mini PCI TV Tuner Module on page 7 15 for further informa tion Installing the MPC788 Driver amp Cyberlink PowerCinema l 2 3 4 a a 11 0 Insert the driver MPC788 CD ROM into the CD DVD drive Choose the Setup Language you prefer and then click Next Click Next gt Next Click the button to accept the license agreement for Microsoft R DirectX R and then click Next gt Next gt Finish Click Next gt Yes Type in the Cyberlink PowerCinema CD Key provided make sure you also input a User and Com pany Name and then click Next Click Next gt Next gt Next gt Finish Click Next gt Install gt Finish to install SimHID Click Finish to restart the computer Run the application from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt Cyberlink PowerCinema and select the PowerCinema program or double click the icon on the desktop Help is available from within t
103. ply be copied from a healthy disk to a replacement for any failed disk A Striped Array RAID 0 is NOT fault tolerant The failure of one drive will result in the loss of all data in the array It is de signed to increase disk performance by 2 Select 1 Create RAID Volume and press Enter spreading the I O load 3 Specify the RAID volume name and then press Tab or Enter to advance to the across the channels next field and drives 4 Specify the RAID level RAID 0 or RAID 1 see Table 7 1 on page 7 2 and sidebar and then press Tab or Enter to advance to the next field Press Enter and the system will select the physical disks to use Press Enter and select if applicable the Strip Size best set to default Press Enter and select the Capacity size best set to default Press Enter to Create Volume Reset Disks to Non RAID Exit 2 3 4 RAID Volumes None Defined Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 1 HDT722516DLA380 VDK71GTE17AH6K 153 4GB 4 ST380811AS 5PS196TS 74 5GB tN Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Figure 7 1 Intel R Matrix Storage Manager A Eep 7 4 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes 9 Modules Confirm the selection by pressing Y 10 This will now return to the main menu 11 12 13 14 Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v6 0 0 1022 ICH8R wRAID5 Fi ure 7 2 Copyright C 2003 06 Intel Corporation All Rights Res
104. r falls the case and the components could be damaged 2 Keep it dry and don t overheat it Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of heating ele ment This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into it the computer could be badly dam aged 3 Avoid interference Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers electric motors and other strong magnetic fields These can hinder proper performance and damage your data 4 Follow the proper working procedures for the computer Shut the computer down properly and don t forget to save your work Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost 5 Take care when using peripheral devices Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements When you want to unplug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head not by its wire Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies Do not plug in the power Do not use the power cord if Do not place heavy objects cord if you are wet it is broken on the power cord Preface Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any upgrade proce dures make sure that you have turned off the power and discon nected all peripherals and cables including telephone lines Preface Cleaning Do no
105. r fault tolerance or performance Identical drives reading and writing data in parallel to increase performance RAID 0 implements a striped disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is written to a separate disk drive Identical drives in a mirrored configuration used to protect data Should a drive that is part of a mirrored array fail the mirrored drive which contains identical data will handle all the data When a new replacement drive is installed data to the new drive is rebuilt from the mirrored drive to restore fault tolerance Table E 3 RAID Levels AHCI Mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing for maximum hard disk efficiency and per formance AHCI mode can be supported by one or two hard disks gt E 44 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes Windows XP Information Prepare the following before setting up your Serial ATA hard disks in RAID or AHCI mode An operable computer with a floppy drive to create a SATA RAID AHCI driver diskette The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM WinXP An external USB floppy disk drive The Microsoft Windows OS CD A prepared formatted blank 3 5 1 44MB floppy diskette The second hard disk required for RAID but not required for AHCI installed in the optional device drive bay see page 6 3 or
106. raphics device Intel Video option only The default setting is 256MB RAID Enable Disable SATA RAID Enable Advanced Menu Warning This menu item allows you to enable disable SATA RAID for your hard disks You DO NOT Enable Dis should only enable disable this item BEFORE installing an operating system P yoy T and after you have backed up all necessary files and data see sidebar SATA AHCI unless you intend to reinstall your SATA AHCI Enable Advanced Menu operating system Make This menu item allows you to enable disable SATA RAID for your hard disks You E a OE mest i ioa n up all your data before should only enable disable this item BEFORE installing an operating system P 5 G2 and after you have backed up all necessary files and data see sidebar E a Advanced Menu 5 9 BIOS Utilities Security Menu Figure 5 3 Phoenix CME FirstBIOS Pro Setup Utility Security Menu Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is Supervisor Password controls access to the Fixed disk boot sector Normal setup atility Password on boot Disabled 4 Security Menu The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself and also access to your Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults machine as it boots up EKLE Select Menu Select Sub Menu Save and Exit after you turn it on Re e Hool Set Supervisor Password Security Menu affect your machine
107. s If you see an arrow next to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu on that sub ject The sub menu screen that appears has a similar layout but the Enter key may execute a command The Setup Program 5 5 BIOS Utilities Main Menu Figure 5 Phoenix cME FirstBIOS Pro Setup Utility Main Menu fl Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help BY 29 05 System Date 01 23 2007 SATA Port 165GB SATA1 SATA Port None SATA Port None SATA Port None SATA Port None SATA Port None lt malos lt Glaitcie Welos or lt Enter gt selects field Installed memory 1024 MB Available to OS 1022 MB Used by devices 2 MB Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select PSub Menu Save and Exit System Time amp Date Main Menu The hour setting uses the 24 hour system i e midnight 13 1 pm If you can change the date and time settings in your operating system you will also change these settings Some applications may also alter data files to reflect these changes Installed Memory Available to OS Used by devices Main Menu This item contains information on the system memory and is not user configurable The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed ar a a 5 6 Main Menu BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Figure 5 2 Advanced Menu Advanced Security Item Specific Help Setting itmes on this menu to incorrect values may cause your system to mal
108. s Pars oo wrief Graphics Medis Craphica Medie Accelerator Driver Accelerate Driver Hot Keys Display Devices W Enable Hot Keys Display Devices Acton Hot Keys ete Cable Notebook CIRAS SALF Enatie Oeatle Panel Fring CTRL lt ALT SFL Open Gachis Property Apoicalion CMEA TDFI Display Settings Color Correction Fe Color Correction Hot Keys Denken n Tret t the gacene vate of he Cispiay The gamma vatue it used intel by pone potare bo calcouiate c Correcterst tor the braginets of Lumch Zoom SD Settings eee Intel GMA Control Panel E 11 we Help Menus Right click on many of the items in the tabs to bring up the What s This button Click the What s This button to bring up the help menu Figure E 9 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Control Panel Tabs m Application exe You will need to locate the actual application executable exe file not just the shortcut To find the application right click its shortcut on the desktop click Proper ties Click the Shortcut tab and see where the executable file is located by clicking the Find Tar get button Note the lo cation and you will then be able to browse to this file Figure E 10 Select Scheme Windows XP Information Scheme Options Use Scheme Options to configure quick settings for applications which require spe cific resolution and color settings in order to run properly
109. s are correctly inserted into the mouse and keyboard 6 Make sure the mouse is powered on the power switch is on the base of the mouse 7 Follow the instructions in the Quick Installation Guide to conduct the ID Pairing Procedure 8 Install the driver Wireless Kit driver see Wireless Kit Driver on page 7 26 9 Once you have confirmed that the keyboard and mouse are functioning correctly you can replace the USB port cover and screw see Figure 7 15 on page 7 24 Wireless Keyboard amp Mouse Kit 7 25 Modules Wireless Kit Driver 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM Win Vista into the CD DVD drive Click Optional Click 6 Install WKit Driver gt Yes Click the button to install the driver Click OK Double click the taskbar icon amp or right click the icon and select Config ure to access the control panel 7 A full Help menu is available from the control panel Bi keyMaestro x F Select 4 HotKey Button Display Label ak ade b M Play Pause Play Pause T Figure 7 16 ma Stop d Ep Configure Volume Down Volume Down KeyMaestro Control P TEE waar J Enake korne Mem Panel dfx Mute Mute Rimy Documents My Documents V Enable Display Label 7 Enable Taskbar Icon T Enable Auto Play KeyMaestro Input Device Driver Version 2 2 1 1624U MUL Copyright c 2007 All rights reserved i l Default
110. s discrete video depending on your purchase option see Video Adapter Options on page D 3 You can configure display options from the Display Settings control panel in Windows as long as the appropriate video driver is installed For more detailed video information see Intel Video Driver Controls on page B 1 or NVIDIA Video Driver Con trols on page C 1 To access Display Settings in Windows Vista 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under the Appearance and Personalization menu or double click Personalization gt Display Settings 3 Move the slider to the preferred setting in Resolution Figure 1 10 on page 1 19 4 Click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting In Colors Figure 1 10 on page 1 19 5 Click Advanced Settings button Figure 1 10 on page 1 19 For Intel GMA 1 Click Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator tab 2 Click Graphics Properties button Figure 1 10 on page 1 19 to access the Intel GMA Control Panel 3 The Intel GMA control panel can also be accessed by clicking the icon in the taskbar and selecting Graphics Properties from the menu For NVIDIA GeForce Go 1 Click GeForce Go tab 2 Click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel Figure 1 10 on page 1 19 to access the control panel 3 The NVIDIA Control Panel can also be accessed by right clicking the deskto
111. s or modifications not ex pressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standards could void your authority to operate the equipment Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions including those listed below to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons when using any electrical equipment l 2 3 4 5 Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using this equipment with a telephone line other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord indicated in this manual This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit Full Range AC DC Adapter AC Input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 20V 9 0A 180W CAUTION Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE USE ONLY NO 26 AWG OR LARGER TELE COMMUNICATION LINE CORD This Computer s Optical Device is a Laser Class 1 Product Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The computer is quite rugged but it can be damaged To prevent this follow these suggestions 1 Don t drop it or expose it to shock If the compute
112. scroll down and click Properties 4 Select Realtek HD Audio input from the Mixer Device menu 5 Click Mic Volume check box if it is not checked then click OK 6 Boost the volume as high as it will go in Recording 7 Close the window and then click OK 8 Run the BisonCap application program from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt BisonCam menu 9 Goto the Devices menu heading and select Realtek HD Audio input it should have a tick alongside it 10 Go to the Capture menu heading and select Capture Audio it should have a tick alongside it PC Camera Module E 39 Windows XP Information Figure E J 24 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties Audio Setup Voume Sounds Audo Voice Hardware Windows XP ii Master Volume Se Realtek HD Audio output een Wave SW Synth CD Player Line Volume Device volume Balance Balance Balance Balance gt 4p 7 4e J do gt 4 Volume Volume Volume Volume brt aes ES Place volume icon in the taskbar Speaker settings Use the settings below to change individual speaker volume and other settings F Mute all Speaker Volume Realtek HD Audio output Properties Options Help Mixer device Realtek HD Audio input v 3 J Bluetooth AY Audio Adjust volumi Bluetooth SCO Audio a Realtek HD Audio input Playback Realtek HD Audio output Recording Balance Balance Balance Recording L
113. setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows XP Access any available wireless networks from the Network Connections control panel in Windows Start gt Settings gt Network Connections OR Start gt Connect To gt Show all Connections or by clicking the taskbar icon Choose o wireless network chs wh ae ey ee bat Deke i cere b a pp dii Pee rere ie Bi eel freer formation Kp i Abbi ig Lipid ree hee rete Pray ii Figure E 19 Wireless Network Control Panels E 30 Wireless LAN Modules Windows XP Information Peer to Peer Network Setup When setting up a Peer to Peer network connection in WinXP please follow the instructions below to set up a static IP 1 Click Start and go to Connect to gt Show all connections Start gt Settings gt Network Connections 2 Double click Local Area Connection 3 Click Internet Protocol TCP IP and then double click Properties l Local Area Connection Properties ee 7 7 General Authentication l Advanced Connect using BB Intel R 82566DC Gigabit Network Co This connection uses the following items Ej Client for Microsoft Networks im File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Install Uninstal Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol lnternet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks C Show icon in notificatio
114. sssss A 2 RJ 1 Phone Jak snsecsseciencssadisornane i desnanee A 3 Mini IEEE 1394 Port 0 cccssscessecceccessssssseecccccessees A 3 RIAS LAN Jack sceconncesnivwncwneatsocesdeveiurtuadubeeviasedimavesevte A 3 Secur LOCK SIOL sisiraan a A 3 DE OCA ACK srren ee onada A 3 USP ZOLI POTES se E A 4 ANdiO y Ideo TACKS sorserien tene drr Li A 5 Intel Video Driver Controls Video Driver Installation cccccccceccceeccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees B 1 WEED WACO era A EO B 1 Dynamic Video Memory Technology cceeceeeees B 1 Intel GMA Driver Controls cccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees B 2 SCHEME Options siscsarssorsracsconsonanneadaarmetsuncrecerisusvavareiisiees B 4 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Video Driver Installation cccccecccceeeccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees C 1 NVIDIA VideO sacexcsascorrasserenastaoctesnsresacstestoncesszensqseccouees C 1 NVIDIA Control Panel ccc ccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees C 2 Specifications PODOS SOI ene E E D 2 Cor COSO enren E E AA D 2 MO V e E E E T E D 2 EO E T EE D 2 DIOS ae N A D 2 EED aa a E E E E E D 2 Video Adapter Options cccccceesseceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees D 3 CORA E a E E D 3 AUO aea NE tenaneqeeseneaaeetoecete D 3 Keyboard amp Pointing Device sessssessesesesessssssssssssss D 3 ExpressCard SOE areca snececausueatnwaadoAiccuaiocndtddesansaotensanninaes D 3 XII MANS EAC o E E cess E sestoaecnueacanes D 4 Can IRCAGCE yosacts seuss E E EE D 4
115. sta and most other Windows versions are accessed from the Start menu When you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk drive and a shortcut will usually be placed in the Start menu and or the desktop Right click the Start menu icon J and then select Properties if you want to customize the appearance of the Start menu Open Explore Search Properties Open All Users Explore All Users e Default Programs a Windows Update Programs Documents i Network Connections b a Printers E Taskbar and Start Menu 0 Cust ot Ba A a2 reS ax g nome fy otaa ge miian Language MAAE EE 59 4 mi ote ent gt t Re ueRguge to toggle Classic View In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Start menu and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows e g power video network audio etc Windows Vista provides basic controls for many of the fea tures however many new controls are added or existing ones are enhanced when you install the drivers listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 To see all controls it may be necessary to toggle to Classic View on Windows Vista Start Menu amp Control Panel 1 17 Quick Start Guide Video Features This computer features either Intel integrated video or an NVIDIA PCI Expres
116. startup your computer handy You may refer to your OS s documentation for instructions on how to make one and many Anti Virus programs will also provide such a disk or at least instructions on how to make one 8 4 Viruses Troubleshooting Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system e Don t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing e Read the documentation We can assume since you are reading this that you are looking at the computer s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the documentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST e When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on and in many cases you will need to restart the computer Always check that all the cables are correctly connected e Make sure you have installed the drivers for any new hardware you have installed latest driver files are usually available to download from vendor s websites Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Troubleshooting e Thoroughly check any recent changes you m
117. t a a E ie 3 An Open dialog box will appear on the screen cated by clicking the are T Open File Location i button b RA Figure 2 amp Hot Key Driver ___ _ Browse to the directory where the desired application exe program exists 4 5 Double Click on the program file or choose Open and click OK button 6 Press the application hot key button A to open the program as long as the hot key driver is running in the taskbar 2 10 Hot Key Buttons Features amp Components Adding a Printer The most commonly used peripheral is a printer The following conventions will 4 help you to add a printer however it is always best to refer to the printer manual for Parallel Printer specific instructions and configuration options After setting up the print er attach the parallel ca USB Printer ble to the printer Most current printers have a USB interface connection You may use any one of the Connect the printer s ports to connect the printer parallel cable to the Par i allel to USB converter Install Instructions and then plug the con 1 Setup the printer according to its instructions unpacking paper tray toner ink car verter into the USB port tridge etc 2 Turn ON the computer Turn ON the printer 3 Turn ON the printer then turn ON the com 4 Connect the printer s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer purer 5 Windows will identify the printer and eit
118. t gt Yes gt Next Click Finish to restart the computer Run the Intel R Matrix Storage Manager application from the Start gt Programs All Programs menu am Intel RAID Controllers intel TiS S a Intel R 82801HR HH HO SATA RAID Contr Arrays This item displays any storage g ooo0 controller s in the system currently 9 J Volumes managed by the Intel R Matrix 3 Storage Console TJ ADRAIDI 4 RAID Hard Drives E Port 1 HDT722516DL4380 E3 Port 4 5738081145 B4 Unused Ports Port 0 Unused s Port 2 Unused Port 3 Unused Port 5 Unused Figure E 30 Intel Matrix Storage Console The Intel R Matrix Storage Manager provides information on the RAID status gt E 50 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes
119. t Keys before you can use this feature Please connect another display Diges Display Nolnbook intel Mondce koe ee avedatie here IF Show Tray loon Geforce Go 7600 i Coka Managemert Digtal Flat Paral Settiegs RVIDIA Peformance b Quality S a Coe Onitis itis Infoematon about your NVIDIA Dared graphics cad and the Video Ovediny Settings D Wome ree Tooke System iformaton NVRictale Processer intel Core TMD CPU Temeetature Settings Operating speir V edowes XP Sence Pack 2 Screen Retolution amp Aahe Fates Oenct vernon Drect 9 0 of better Desktop Manegemert Meru Editing Graphics card information Pocet Gerace Go 700 Video BIDS vetson 5673224310 AQ 16 Bus PO Express 216 Memoty Sh M ForceWare venon Figure E 7 Display Properties Graphics Options Select Scheme Exit Tray Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver 4rrange Icons By gt Refresh Paste Paste Shortcut N Keystone Properties Windows XP Information Intel Video Driver Controls F Video Driver Installation DVMT Notes To access the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Controls you must install the f DVMT is not local video video driver as indicated below Make sure you install all the drivers in the order in Memory dicated in Table E 2 on page E 21 DVMT will not function in MS DOS DOS uses the legacy memory indi Intel Video aa 1 Click 2 Install Video Driver
120. t apply cleaner directly to the computer use a soft clean cloth Do not use volatile petroleum distillates or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel Unplug the computer from the power supply Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions e When the power cord is damaged or frayed e Ifthe computer has been exposed to any liquids e Ifthe computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions e Ifthe computer has been dropped or damaged do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks e If there is an unusual odor heat or smoke coming from your computer VI Preface Ergonomics We designed your Multimedia PC system to be functional as well as attractive To get most out of it here are some suggestions on how to position and use the computer The top third of the LCD screen should be at eye level or slightly below The LCD should be at least 18 45cm directly in front of you If the screen resolution e g 1024x768 makes you strain to read change it In Windows Control Panel double click Display icon and click Settings tab Then adjust the Screen area to something more comfortable e g 800x600 Angle the LCD see Tilting the LCD Scree
121. tarts up Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module s connecting edge Even the cleanest hands have oils which can attract particles and degrade the module s performance 5 BELANI mi a ae i gt a rt rr i e a a TH es a s am E Tien MEIN EENH me E e a a D i e kL ee Figure 6 7 RAM Module Removal LAR T T BAL SS T Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 9 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Processor NAV Z LSS If you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a fast Warranty er new one you will need to contact your customer service representative We rec wie eat oleae ommend that you do not do this yourself since if it is done incorrectly you may serviceable part Open damage the processor or mainboard ing this compartment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty Unauthorized tampering with the HDD may also violate your warranty E a E E 6 10 Upgrading the Processor Modules Chapter 7 Modules Overview This chapter contains the information on the various modules some of which are optional which may come with your computer depending on the configuration purchased If you are unsure please contact your service representative The chapter includes information on the following e Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes e Wireless LAN Modules e Blue
122. tem hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the power button for 4 sec onds or longer to force the system to turn itself off Windows XP Information Power Management The computer uses the ACPI power management system to conserve power by con trolling individual components of the computer the monitor and hard disk drive or the whole system Using some form of power management greatly increases the life span of the LCD When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Standby Hibernate Shut down hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the computer down Use Power Op tions in the Windows control panel to configure this feature Note that if you have included the Hybrid TV Tuner in your purchase option you may use the supplied remote control to send the computer into a power saving state E 16 Power Management Windows XP Information Power Schemes You can set your computer to conserve power through individual components by a means of Power Schemes You can also adjust the settings for each scheme to set Resuming the monitor to turn off after a specified time and the computer s hard disk motor to Operation turn off if the hard disk drive has not been accessed for a specified period of time if the system reads or writes data the hard disk motor will be turned back on The sume fro
123. ter the brightness of the screen and give instant access to a user defined application with one quick but ton press 1 Application Hot Key 2 Brightness Hot Key After installing the driver see page 4 6 an icon mul will appear in the taskbar Dou ble click the icon ml to bring up the configuration menu to define which application to open when the application hot key button A is pressed see over If you click the close icon 4 run the program from the file location C Program Files x86 Hotkey_Driver HotkeyDriver exe Brightness Hot Key Repeatedly press the brightness hot key button to adjust the brightness A visual in dicator will appear on screen to indicate the brightness level as long as the hot key driver is running in the taskbar Brightness pa u k a A Hot Key Buttons 2 9 Figure 2 6 Hot Key Buttons Figure 2 7 Brightness Indicator Features amp Components Application Hot Key a To configure a program to open when the application hot key fy button is pressed 8 prog p pp Application exe Windows Media Player is the default program follow the instructions below You will need to locate 1 Double click the Hot Key driver icon W in the taskbar the actual application 2 Click Launch user specified application button executable exe file not just the shortcut To find the application right click its shortcut on the desktop and click Prop erties Click the shor
124. this jack to record on your computer Pink KN A 2 Interface Ports amp Jacks Interface Ports amp Jacks ae a RJ 11 Phone Jack This port connects to the built in modem You may plug the telephone line directly into this RJ 11 telephone connection Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port Mini IEEE 1394 Port This port allows a high speed connection to various peripheral devices e g external disk drives IEEE and digital cameras see note below 1394 WA Mini IEEE 1394 Port The Mini IEEE 1394 port only supports SELF POWERED IEEE 1394 devices RJ 45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN Network functions Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port al ec To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be ourchased at any computer store S PDIF Out Jack This S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format Out Jack allows you to connect your DVD NF capable PC to a Dolby AC 3 compatible receiver for 5 1 or dts surround sound Interface Ports amp Jacks A 3 Interface Ports amp Jacks a ee USB 2 0 1 1 Ports These USB 2 0 compatible ports USB 2 0 is fully USB 1 1 compliant are for low speed lt peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high speed peripherals such as external HDDs digital video cameras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be plugged into the computer and unplugged fr
125. ting bring up the What s This button 2 Fined enpect ratio onaling Fewer Virus lol geara dily her a rece pecker of TREE TLRS Click the What s This button to bring up the help menu E Screen Examples im GeForce Go Teno Digia Flat Pred Saima Palamara i Quaity jargi Cole Ciac Figure E 11 Hrg Teren Perolutiond amp Aerer Raer H Dektog Marag hers E diir 14 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Gerona Go T00 Dipty Fla Panel Getrag Perfomance b Quilty Seingi Cok Conec Vader O eenLay Satire Heian shee Setingt E Erais decking conte prera iem aaki b Pete Riter replag cotercestion a Desking Management Peni fa ip i aia dipiati Menu Edir E Opin vear a aar of Gok gy piraso wiad Right click on a control panel item to bring up a Help menu see sidebar Windows XP Information NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager The nView Desktop Manager allows quick access to control panels for features such as Desktop Management Profiles Hot Keys etc The Control panel may be ac cessed as follows 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel or just click Control Panel 2 Double click NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager icon Click Switch to Classic View from the left of the menu if you are in Category View Click the Enable button to display the Desktop Management options menu Piuy an
126. tional button Alternatively Click Start and navigate Browse to follow the manual setup in structions Figure E 16 Drivers Installer Screen 1 E 22 What to Install Check the driver installation order from Table all the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below Click to select the driver you wish to install after installing each driver it will become grayed out if you need to reinstall any driver click the Unlock button Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as listed on the following pages p yall i i S Drivers Installer giia e Ly prs Figure E 17 Drivers Installer Screen 2 Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers If you wish to update reinstall individual drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Add Remove Programs item If you see the individual driver listed if not see below uninstall it following the on screen prompts it may be necessary to restart the computer Go to the appropriate section of the manual to complete the update reinstall procedure for the driver in question If the driver is not listed in the Add Remove Programs item 1 Click Start menu point to Settings and click Control Panel or click Start gt Control Panel
127. tooth Module e Remote Control Unit amp Hybrid Mini PCI TV Tuner Module e PC Camera Module e Wireless Keyboard amp Mouse Kit SS a U e Overview 7 1 Modules Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes RAID If your purchase includes the RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks option the following pages provide an introduction to configuring your hard disks in RAID mode A RAID requires two hard disks and you may use your hard disks in combi nation with Striping RAID Q or Mirroring RAID 1 for either fault tolerance or performance Table 7 1 Identical drives reading and writing data in parallel to increase performance RAID 0 r RAID 0 implements a striped disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is written to a separate disk drive Identical drives in a mirrored configuration used to protect data Should a drive that is part of a mirrored array fail the mirrored drive which contains identical data will handle all the data When a new replacement drive is installed data to the new drive is rebuilt from the mirrored drive to restore fault tolerance AHCI Mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing for maximum hard disk efficiency and performance AHCI mode can be supported by one or two hard disks 7 2 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes Modules Prepare
128. ue or Allow and follow the installation procedure as direct ed Windows Security Message If you receive a Windows security message as part of the driver installation process Just click Install this driver software anyway or Install to continue the in stallation procedure You will receive this message in cases where the driv er has been released after the version of Windows you are currently using All the drivers provided will have already received certification for Windows New Hardware Found If you see the message New Hardware Found Found New Hardware Wizard during the installa tion procedure other than when outlined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation procedure as directed Drivers amp Utilities Chipset This driver is included in the Windows Vista OS and therefore does not need to be installed from the CD Intel Video 1 Click 2 Install Video Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer NVIDIA Video 1 Click 2 Install Video Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Audio 1 Click 3 Install Audio Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Driver Installation 4 5 Drivers amp Utilities Modem 1 Click 4 Install Modem Driver gt Yes 2 Click OK 3 The modem is ready for dial up configuration
129. ur passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Supervisor password for the BIOS see Security Menu on page 5 10 e Keep copies of vital settings files such as network dialup settings mail settings etc even if just brief notes Gi NAISI AA Warranty The CPU is not a user serviceable part Opening this compartment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your war ranty Backup and General Maintenance 8 3 Troubleshooting Viruses e Install an Anti Virus program and keep the definitions file the file which tells your program which viruses to look for up to date New computer viruses are discovered daily and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data Anti Virus programs are commercially available and the defini tions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet e Be careful when opening e mail from sources you don t know Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care when opening any attached file You can configure most Anti Virus pro grams to check all e mail attachments Note You should also beware of files from people you know as the virus may have infected an address book and been automatically forwarded without the person s knowl edge Keep a Bootable CD ROM DVD ROM USB storage device this CD DVD USB device provides basic information which allows you to
130. uter can be configured to conserve power by means of power plans You can use or modify an existing power plan or create a new one A Resuming Operation The settings may be adjusted to set the display to turn off after a specified time and i l to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivit ee ee ue p p p 7 system can resume by pressing any key on the Click Change plan settings and then click Change advanced power settings to ac keyboard cess further configuration options in Advanced Settings Password fa 4 Power Options Ex Advanced settings kalaka GOU Edit Plan Settings X Search p It is recommended that Select the power plan that you want to customize and you enable a password E y then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Change settings for the plan My Plan 1 on system resume In or der to protect your data Choose the sleep and display settings that you want your computer to use My Plan 1 Active x i 3 Hard disk i Turn off the display 20 minutes z E Put the computer to sleep f hour Wireless Adapter Settings Sleep Sleep after Figure 3 E l Allow hybrid sleep Hibernate after Power Plan x E Advanced Settings Power buttons and lid PCT Fenress pal Cancel DE a ee a ee Power Plans 3 3 Power Management Each W
131. ve and AMD cintus A ard gaa ares l oe FAD vpi oe Oe Sythe boring cory AAAA spppe 7 6 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes Modules Wireless LAN Modules If you have included either an Intel PRO Wireless 3945A BG 802 11a b g PCIe WLAN module or 802 11b g USB WLAN module in your purchase option the W LED will be green Install the driver as indicated below WLAN Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM Win Vista into the CD DVD drive Click Optional Click 2 Wireless Lan gt Yes Click Finish to complete the installation The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows Vista see overleaf ae i SS a a e Wireless LAN Modules 7 7 Modules Connecting to a Wireless Network 1 Click the taskbar wireless icon ci and then click Connect to a network or right click the icon ci and then click Connect to a network Figure 7 4 Not Connected Ave Wireless networks are available T kb M Turn on activity animation as ar enus z A Turn otification ck etworks Click icon Right click icon Diagnose gi repair Network and Sharing Center 2 Inthe Show list click to choose Wireless from the drop down menu Network and 3 A list of currently available networks will appear Sharing Center You can also use the G P conem l Network and Sharing Center control panel in Windows Network and
132. vices menu heading and select Microphone Realtek it should have a tick alongside it 10 Go to the Capture menu heading and select Capture Audio it should have a tick alongside it SS er ee ee eae ae cere ee ee eee PC Camera Module 7 19 Modules Ne Microphone Properties Figure 7 12 ener ca Audio Setup for PC Levels Advanced Camera Select a recording device below to modify its settings Microphone Die 0 sen Configure Speech Recognition Disable eee DI E an Show Disabled Devices Show Disconnected Devices Properties Right click Start Capture x BisonCam NB Pro stop Capture Microphone Realtek High Defini Capture Audio Set Time Limit 7 20 PC Camera Module BisonCam BisonCam is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing and can capture video files to avi format 1 Run the BisonCam program from the Start gt Programs AIll Programs gt Bison Cam menu it is recommended that you set the capture file before the capture process see Set Capture File below Go to the Capture menu heading if you wish to capture audio check PC Camera Audio Setup on page 7 19 and select Start Capture On the first run of the program if you have not set the captured file you will be asked to choose a file name and size see the sidebar Pre Allocating File Space for the captured
133. viwcasnaceiniwanccenes 1 18 FEC OM OMMICS arashcccoscstcintiantnsteecteacaseconesbeqcteperetuamavadsentactnace VI Power Options encicecoscanctcntantansssesesspasesimansensnneacsemassiocetess 1 20 Quick Start Guide Features amp Components Oe a E E E E E a o E EEE E E 2 1 Model Differences cacccimacisutademacdenpderareisnuclsbiudiaadvssaderns t2 Hard Disk Diye neuint 2 2 Advanced CSCS issacicsctiosnanasvesamepieseueiameialavbaitaeaieusmavusnse 1 4 Optical CD DVD Device oo cecccccccecceeeeeeeeeees 2 3 Beginners and Not So Advanced Users 008 l 4 Loading DISCS cdiennssmcsrewasarerdeuseutdeaddataieedenkextsunnsenectosines 2 3 Warme TOR CS ccataisnnncstanentienseinaeantecaneaseenotiniestiebpeuestaence 1 4 Handling CDs or DVDS 0 0 cecccceececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 4 Not TACIT assis arcncernsashavesncarecndemnaananndeneacemucecedesiederagtionnss 1 5 DVD Regional Codes cccccccecssesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 5 SYSED SOLOW AN sieis 1 6 7 in 1 Card Reader joncsscnenvacssusnsoseteuvadeconniewnasiaueauninceacdaata 2 6 DY SUCH SEAL pirs E S b7 Expresst ard STOU mecsre a 2 7 System Map Front View amp Top View Model A 1 8 Inserting and Removing ExpressCards cccceeeeeees 2 7 System Map Front View amp Top View Model B t9 Audio FOAM CS sssrin ee 2 8 Tilting the LOD Seeli eens an dunni 1210 HotKey Buns sicoar 2 9 Moving the C Ompitet sessar 1 11 Application Hot Key sisivicsciaicsncenssrisdsccnesaiiasinarevara
134. w the installation procedure for each driver Note that X is the drive letter assigned to the CD DVD ROM drive Driver Driver Location river DriverLocation Chipset N A Included in Windows Vista OS Intel Matrix for RAID Vista 64 bit X Vista 64 bit X Others O1Matriniata_cd exe Matrix iata_cd exe Intel Video Vista 64 bit X Drivers 01 VGA Intel 64bit Setup exe ia Driver Installation Vista 64 bit X Others 02Wlan Intel iProDifX exe WLAN Driver Installation AzureWave Audio Vista 64 bit X Drivers O2Audio Setup exe Bluetooth Module Vista 64 bit X Others 03Bluetooth setup exe Modem Vista 64 bit X Drivers 03Modem ssetup exe i La ol Unit for Vista 64 bit X Others 04CIR 64bit Setup exe Hybrid Mini PCI TV Tuner Note that the MPC788 Hybrid TV Tuner ENCE Windows Vista US Module software is provided on a separate CD Card Reader Vista 64 bit X Drivers 05CReaden64bit setup exe PC Camera Module Vista 64 bit X Others 05Camera 64bit setup exe Vista 64 bit X Drivers 06Micron setup exe ibe a aaa Vista 64 bit X Others 06WKit SetupKey64 exe Hot Key Vista 64 bit X Drivers 07HotKey Setup exe Table 4 2 Driver Location NVIDIA Video Vista 64 bit X Drivers 01VGA Nvidia 64bit setup exe Vista 64 bit X Others O2Wlan AzureW setup exe 4 4 Driver Installation User Account Control Win Vista If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of the driver installation procedure click Contin
135. y drivers and utilities are properly installed If your system hasn t been properly configured your service representative may have already done that for you refer to What to Install on page 4 7 for installation instructions Ports and Jacks See Ports and Jacks on page A 2 for a description of the interface ports amp jacks which allow your computer to com municate with external devices connect to the internet etc Se a ee Overview 1 5 a1 Quick Start Guide ANS TV Tuner Module Support Note that the TV Tuner module factory options in Windows Vista are supported by the Win dows Media Center software which comes built in to the Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate Editions only If your purchase in cludes a TV Tuner op tion and you are re configuring your system for a different system you should install either Windows Home Premi um or Ultimate Edi tions only System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre installed Where this is not the case or where you are re configuring your computer for a different system you will find the following operating systems are supported Windows XP 32 bit Home amp Professional re Editions with Service Pack 2 In order to run Windows Vista without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires a minimum 1GB of system memory RAM Windows Vista 64 bit Home Basic Edition Windows Vista 6
136. y lose all of the information on your hard disk BIOS Utilities Figure 5 4 Boot Menu Boot Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Item Specific Help Keys used to view or USE ibe configure devices IDE HDD Select a device PEMTIBEV IBA CE Silene ole yI 2A lt gt and lt gt moves the device up or down Book priority order ee lt f gt and lt r gt specifies Excluded from boot order the device fixed or All IDE HDD removable DE D lt x gt exclude or include All IDE CDROM the device to boot All USB Floppy lt Shift 1 gt enables or WISI USI KEN USBRHD DE ALL USB HDD disables a device lt 1 4 gt Loads default boot sequence Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults BALE Select Menu Select Sub Menu Save and Exit When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system e g Win dowsXP from the devices listed in this menu and in this priority order If it cannot find the operating system on that device it will try to load it from the next device in the order specified in the Boot priority order Item specific help on the right is available to help you move devices up and down the order 5 12 Boot Menu BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 5 Exit Menu Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and Load Setup Defaults save your changes to Discard Changes CMOS Save Changes Choosing to Discard Changes or Exit Discarding Chan

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