First Computer GE2I Notebook PC User Manual GE2 English Manual

First International Computer Inc Notebook PC GE2 English Manual

Users Manual

FIC GE2 (Mini Entertainment PC) User Guide
GE2 USER GUIDE 2 Copyright©2006 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2006/04 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission. Trademarks Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective companies. Microsoft, Windows XP Professional, and Media Center Edition 2005 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel ®, Intel ® CoreTM Duo, and Intel ® HD Audio (Azalia) are registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
GE2 USER GUIDE 3 FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm. Radio and television interference Warning: Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables with this computer, so as not to interfere with radio and television reception. If you use other cables, it may cause interference with radio and television reception. 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 installed 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 not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encourage to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the device and receiver • Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
GE2 USER GUIDE 4 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission: Interference Handbook (stock number 004-000-00345-4). This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC20402 Warning: The user must not modify or change this computer without approval. Modification could void authority to this equipment. FCC RF Exposure FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. 15.247 (b)(4), the EUT meets the requirement that it be operated in a manner that ensures the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in excess of the Commission’s guidelines (1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093) Information of the responsible party for a DoC product Product name: Notebook PC Model number: GE2 Technical Support: Address: 6FL., No.300 Yang Technical Support in the US: Address : 5020 Brandin Court
GE2 USER GUIDE 5 Gunag St., Neihu, Taipei, Taiwan Telephone:+886-2-8751-8751 ext.7935 Fax: +886-2-87518822 Emaill: rex_kuo@pcg.fic.com.tw Fremont CA 94538 USA Telephone : +1-510-252-7755 Fax : +1-510-2528895 Email : tomwong@fic.com.tw Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment 5.105 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Requirements, Part 15 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 installed 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: ---Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ---Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ---Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
GE2 USER GUIDE 6 ---Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 5.21 Regulatory information / Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution of the connecting cables and equipment other than manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines. IMPORTANT NOTE (CO-LOCATION) FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IMPORTANT NOTE (CO-LOCATED EVALUATION PERFORMED) This transmitter has been demonstrated co-located operation compliance requirement with [PRODUCT DESCRIPTION/BRAND/MODEL#]. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
GE2 USER GUIDE 7 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to INDOOR USE due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25GHz frequency range. According to FCC 15.407(e), requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel of the Mobile Satellite Systems. High power radars are allocated as primary user of the 5.25 to 5.35GHz and 5.65 to 5.85GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and / or damage this device Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirement of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Shielded Cables Notice All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Peripheral Devices Notice Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Optical Disk Drive Notice The optical disk drive is Class 1 Laser Product.
GE2 USER GUIDE 8 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer. Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. European Notice For the following equipment: Notebook PC Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European standards: EN 300 328 V.1.6.1 (2004) EN 301 489-1 V.1.4.1 (2002) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.2.1 (2002)
GE2 USER GUIDE 9 EN 301 893 V1.3.1:2005 EN 50371 (2002) EN 55022: 1998+A1:2000+A2:2003 EN 55024: 1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 EN 60950: 2000 EN 61000-3-2: 2000 EN 61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 802.11b & 802.11g Restrictions: - European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz; - In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use." Regulatory statement (R&TTE / WLAN IEEE 802.11a) Operation of this device is subjected to the following National regulations and may be prohibited to use if certain restriction should be applied. Austria Limited to 5150 – 5250 MHz Belgium 5250 - 5350 MHz excluded Croatia Licence required 5150-5350MHz Italy General authorization required if used outside own premises
GE2 USER GUIDE 10 Latvia Limited to 5150 – 5300 MHz, Under Study Luxembourg None; General authorization required for public service Austria Not implemented; Military band Bulgaria Not implemented Croatia Not implemented Czech Republic Not implemented; Planned France Not implemented; France will implement this band identified by the ERC DEC(99)23 when the efficiency of the mitigation techniques made mandatory by this Decision is ensured Hungary Not implemented; Equipment/ Standard not available Italy General authorization required if used outside own premises Luxembourg None; General authorization required for public service 5470-5725MHz Slovak Republic Not implemented; Military services
GE2 USER GUIDE 11 Notification Letter Subject: Confirmation of 18 Frequency Notifications Submitted to the National Authorities of the Spectrum Management Dear Sir We , First International Computer, Inc. for performing the Annex IV procedures in Article 10.5 of R&TTE directive 99/5/EC, would like to inform you that the frequency notification regulated in Article 6.4 of 99/5/EC has been sent to the authorities of spectrum management of the countries listed below : Manufacturer First International Computer, Inc. Brand name FIC Product Description MINI PC with RF module for 802.11a/b/g Model GE2 Notified Country Austria, Belgium, Czech Rep, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, UK, Remark Yours Sincerely , Rex Kuo First International Computer, Inc. 8F , No.300,Yang Guang St, Neihu Taipei 114, Taiwan E-mail: rex_kuo@pcg.fic.com.tw TEL: +886-2-8751-8751 ext.7935 FAX: +886-2-8751-8822
GE2 USER GUIDE 12 Contents 1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................. 15 1.1 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT .........................................................................................15 1.2 UNPACKING THE MINI EPC................................................................................17 1.3 THE FRONT SIDE OF THE MINI EPC..................................................................18 1.4 THE REAR SIDE OF THE MINI EPC ...................................................................19 1.5 MEMORY UPGRADE..............................................................................................22 2 GETTING STARTED....................................................................... 25 2.1 CONNECTING THE AC POWER SOURCE ...........................................................25 2.2 CONNECT YOUR MINI EPC TO A TV..................................................................26 Attach an Antenna to your mini EPC ................................................................27 connect to a TV with an S-Video connection..............................................28 2.3 CONNECT MINI EPC TO A PC MONITOR ...........................................................30 2.3 INSTALLING THE GE2 DEVICE DRIVERS ...........................................................31 driver installation note: ...................................................................................31 3 USING YOUR MINI EPC ................................................................ 35 3.1 MEDIA CENTER REMOTE CONTROL..................................................................35 3.2 WIRELESS USB KEYBOARD (OPTION)..............................................................38 3.3 CONFIGURING YOUR SCREEN DISPLAY............................................................40 3.4 HOW TO ACCESS THE OPTICAL DRIVE..............................................................40 3.5 USING FLASH MEMORY CARDS.........................................................................42 4 MICROSOFT MEDIA CENTER ......................................................... 45 4.1 WHAT IS WINDOWS XP MEDIA CENTER EDITION 2005?.................................45 5 CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS.............................................. 55 USING THE USB PORT..................................................................................................55 USING THE LAN PORT ..................................................................................................55
GE2 USER GUIDE 13 USING THE IEEE 1394 PORT........................................................................................56 USING THE WIRELESS LAN...........................................................................................57 USING THE MODEM PORT..............................................................................................58 6 BIOS SETUP .....................................................................................59 6.1 RUNNING THE BIOS SETUP PROGRAM.............................................................59 6.2 USING THE MAIN MENU SETUP .........................................................................60 6.3 USING THE ADVANCED CMOS SETUP..............................................................62 6.4 SECURITY MENU SETUP....................................................................................63 6.6 USING THE BOOT SETUP ...................................................................................65 6.7 HOW TO EXIT THE SETUP PROGRAM ................................................................66 7 CARING FOR YOUR MINI EPC.................................................... 69 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................69 ENVIRONMENT ...............................................................................................................69 POWER SUPPLY.............................................................................................................70 CLEANING YOUR MINI EPC...........................................................................................71 MAINTAINING HARD DISK ..............................................................................................71 APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS...................................... 73
Introduction1 15 1 Introduction Explore endless entertainment options from the comfort of your couch. With an Intel® ViivTM technology-based PC and supporting devices, you can enjoy a growing universe of digital media content. With mini EPC, every member of your family can enjoy the immersive experience of PC games and movies on a big screen, enhanced by a home theater system. Users can interact with an entertainment PC with an USB mouse and keyboard, or with an optional remote control, which provides an exciting viewing experience from the comfort of the living room sofa. 1.1 Feature Highlight Before we go to identify each part of your Notebook PC, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer. Intel® ViivTM technology is Intel’s new platform designed for the enjoyment of digital entertainment. It delivers the multitasking power of a dual-core processor and enables sleek new designs that fit your lifestyle. Processing Unit • Your mini EPC runs on Intel ® CoreTM Duo microprocessor that is integrated with 2MB L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed.
GE2 USER GUIDE 16 • Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating systems such as Windows XP Window Media Center Edition 2005. Wireless LAN Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (IEEE 802.11a/b/g, Tri-mode) Memory This notebook provides two memory slots for installing DDR2 SDRAM 200-pin SODIMM modules up to 2GB using 256MB, 512MB, or 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM modules. USB 2.0 Provides four USB ports (one at front panel and three at rear side) for fastest I/O data transmission. Graphic System Provides blazing graphics controller embedded in Intel® 945GM chipset Audio System Sound Codec chip: Azalia ACL260; Compliant with Intel HD Audio.
Introduction1 17 1.2 Unpacking the mini EPC Your mini EPC comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove the contents. In addition to this User Guide, the shipping carton should also contain the following items: GE2 (Mini EPC) Remote Control (optional) Antenna Wireless USB Keyboard (optional) DVI-I Adapter (optional) An AC Adapter and AC Power Cord Utility CD Hardcopy User Guide/E-book Quick Setup Manual
GE2 USER GUIDE 18 Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/or damaged. If any of these items is missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the computer or if you plan to store the computer away sometime in the future. 1.3 The Front Side of the mini EPC 1. Eject Button 2. 4-in-1 Card Reader 3. USB Port 4. Slot-in ODD 5. Power/Resume Button on Feature Description 1. Eject Button Press this button to eject optical disk. 2. 4-in-1 Card Reader The card slot supports SD, MMC, MS (Memory Stick) and MS_Pro flash memory
Introduction1 19 Feature Description card format. You can use either of the 4 types flash memory cards for extra storage media. 3. USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to USB-equipped peripheral devices (for example, USB mouse, digital camera, USB storage device and so on). 4. Optical Disk Drive This optical disk drive is Slot-in type ODD. It allows you to load and start programs from a CD/DVD and play DVD movies and audio CDs. It also can burn CD/DVD. 5. Power/Resume Button on Switches the computer power on and off, or resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode. 1.4 The Rear Side of the Mini EPC The system ports at the back of your notebook computer can connect various devices. Each port is described as followings.
GE2 USER GUIDE 20 1. IEEE 1394 2. Modem Port 3. Antenna connector 4. AV_In Port 5. Microphone Jack 6 Headphone Jack 7. DVI-I Socket 8. LAN Port 9. TV Port (S-video) 10 USB Ports 11. USB Port 12. DC_In Feature Description 1. IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 port is a high speed I/O port that can transfer high levels of data in real-time, such as Digital Video Camera, external hard disk. 2. Modem Port A 56K internal fax/data modem is build-in. It keeps you connected to the outside networks through telephone line. 3. Antenna Connects to an antenna to receive television
Introduction1 21 Feature Description connector signal for watching and recording TV programs. 4. AV_In Port This port is for Audio and Video input. 5. Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone. 6 Headphone Jack Lets you plug in high-definition headphone, powered speakers, or earphone. (The SPDIF transmits digitized audio signal by optical fiber. The external audio amplifier can get the best audio quality without loss.) 7. DVI-I Socket This socket can accept both analog signal (VGA) and digital signal (DVI) inputs. The “DVI-I” is the abbreviation of “Digital Video Interactive-Integrated”. 8. LAN Port An internal 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet LAN module connects your mini EPC to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN). 9. TV Port (S-video) Lets you connect to the S-Video TV connector for watching TV programs or DVD movie. 10 USB Ports The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to USB-equipped peripheral devices (for example, USB mouse, digital camera, USB storage device and so on). 11. USB Port Same as item 10 12. DC_In Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your mini EPC.
GE2 USER GUIDE 22 1.5 Memory Upgrade Your notebook computer offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) at least 256MB DDR2-SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside your computer. The table below lists the possible combinations of different memory module and memory size. NOTE: Please contact dealer for changing or adding DDR2-SDRAM module. It is not available for users to change it by themselves. Based Memory Installing Memory Total 256 MB 0 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB 256 MB 512 MB 768 MB 256 MB 1024MB 1280MB 512 MB 0 MB 512 MB 512 MB 256 MB 768 MB 512 MB 512 MB 1024 MB 512 MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024 MB 0 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB 256 MB 1280 MB 1024 MB 512 MB 1536 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB 2048 MB
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Getting Started 2 25 2 Getting Started Your mini EPC is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible. Contact your dealer if they have pre-installed all the needed drivers to fully operate your mini EPC or if there is an update on the driver installation of the notebook. 2.1 Connecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your computer and the AC adapter also has an auto-switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. To connect the power adapter: 1. Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter. And plug the other end of the AC power cord to a live AC wall outlet.
GE2 USER GUIDE 26 2. Plug the connector of the AC adapter to the DC-IN port found at the rear side of the mini EPC. + y For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power cord has to be used. y Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. y Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e. AC adapter). 2.2 Connect your mini EPC to a TV Connect your mini EPC (running Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005) to your TV, and you can enjoy your favorite computer and TV entertainment from the same spot in your living room. You can enjoy live and recorded TV, DVDs, music, photos, and
Getting Started 2 27 Online Spotlight's offerings on the big screen from the comfort of your couch—and you can control it all with a single remote. ATTACH AN ANTENNA TO YOUR MINI EPC The GE2 has built-in a TV tuner card to process analog television signals. (Beside, this TV tuners card functions as video capture cards to record television programs onto a hard disk.) TV tuners supporting digital television broadcasts have recently become available; a tuner displaying an HDTV image on a computer monitor is typically much cheaper than a dedicated high-definition television system. The TV tuner card also support time-shifting capabilities, allowing the viewer to rewind, fast-forward and pause live TV. The GE2 also comes with an Antenna. To receive television signal well, you need to attach the antenna to your mini EPC.
GE2 USER GUIDE 28 CONNECT TO A TV WITH AN S-VIDEO CONNECTION 1. Connect the S-Video cable to your video card's S-Video output connection, located on the back of your Media Center PC.
Getting Started 2 29 2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to an S-Video input connection on the back of your TV. Enjoy your digital Lifestyle!
GE2 USER GUIDE 30 2.3 Connect mini EPC to a PC Monitor You can also connect a monitor to your PC (running Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005) just like you would with any other computer. All you have to do is plug the cable from the monitor into the back of the high-level computer with a DVI-I Socket. However, most monitors use a VGA cable to connect to a PC. Connect the VGA cable from the monitor to the DVI-I Socket on the back of your Media Center PC via a DVI-VGA Adapter. Connect directly to the monitor with DVI socket. Or you can connect to the monitor with VGA port via DVI-VGA Adapter.
Getting Started 2 31 2.3 Installing the GE2 Device Drivers It is best to install the needed device drivers for using the built-in devices of your computer. Before installing the drivers, check with your dealer first if they have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system. If not, follow the procedures below: DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE: + Please be notified that whenever you install the driver utility, it should be install the CHIPSET Driver first. Installing Drivers for Media Center Edition (MCE) 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as where the device driver is located. 3. Read the on-screen information, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete drivers installation. Device Driver Driver Path Chipset device "E:\Drivers\MCE\Chipset\Setup.exe" VGA device
GE2 USER GUIDE 32 "E:\Drivers\MCE\VGA\Setup.exe" Audio device "E:\Drivers\MCE\Audio\Setup.exe" Modem driver "E:\Drivers\MCE\Modem\ssetup.exe" Wireless LAN driver and Utility “E:\Drivers\MCE\Wireless LAN\Autorun.exe” LAN driver "E:\Drivers\MCE\LAN\Autorun.exe" Card Reader driver "E:\Drivers\MCE\Card Reader\setup.exe" East Fork driver "E:\Drivers\MCE\East Fork\setup.exe" TV Tuner driver "E:\Drivers\MCE\TV Tuner\installdriver.exe" TV Tuner software encoder "E:\Drivers\MCE\TV Tuner\installfilter.exe" Matrix Storage software utility "E:\Drivers\MCE\Matrix Storage\Setup.exe" Viiv software "E:\Drivers\MCE\ViiV Software\Setup.exe"
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Using Your Mini EPC 3 35 3 Using Your Mini EPC This chapter describes how to operate the standard features of the mini EPC. With mini EPC, every member of your family can enjoy the immersive experience of PC games and movies on a big screen, enhanced by a home theater system. Users can interact with an entertainment PC with an USB mouse and keyboard, or with an optional remote control, which provides an exciting viewing experience from the comfort of the living room sofa. 3.1 Media Center Remote Control The mini EPC comes with a Media Center remote control, and this Media Center remote control bring your Media Center experience to a whole new level.
GE2 USER GUIDE 36 Media Center Remote Control Button Description Press the RECORD button on the remote to begin recording what you’re currently watching. To find and watch it later, simply press the RECORD TV button. The MORE INFO button brings up additional option related to where you are in the menu system. You can also press MORE INFO to get details on the music, TV, pictures, or video that is selected.
Using Your Mini EPC 3 37 Button Description When navigating through the Media Center menu system, press the BACK button to go to the previous screen. Use the CURSOR ARROWS to navigate up, down, left, or right through the Media menu system. When you find what you want, press OK button in the center of the arrows to select it. The GREEN START BUTTON will launch the Media Center menu system when you are in Windows XP. If you are navigating around the Media Center, press GREEN STARD BUTTON will bring you back to the Media Center Starting menu options. Press SKIP on the remote to jump forward in 30 seconds time increments in the recorded TV show you’re watching. IF you want to see that great sports play again when watching live TV or recorded TV, press REPLAY on the remote and watch it again. Press RECORD TV to go directly to the Recorded TV menu and see what recorded TV programs you have saved on the mini EPC. Press the GUIDE button to go directly to the TV program listings and find a show to watch now or to select a show or series to record in the future. Press the LIVE TV button to bring up TV on the screen of the television connected to your mini EPC.
GE2 USER GUIDE 38 Button Description Press the DVD MENU button to access the main menu of the DVD in your DVD drive and to begin watching it. Use the NUMBER KEYS to go directly to the TV channel you want to watch or use them to type letters, numbers, or symbols into a search box. 3.2 Wireless USB Keyboard (option) Before using the wireless USB keyboard, you must activate communication between the mini EPC and the wireless USB Keyboard. Please follow the steps to install the wireless USB keyboard. 1. Turn the keyboard over and open the battery compartment. 2. Insert supplied batteries and replace battery compartment cover. 3. Connect “Receiver” to the USB port of the min EPC. 4. Press the button on Receiver, then press “ID Link” button on the keyboard within 10 seconds to communicate signals.
Using Your Mini EPC 3 39 [The real Wireless USB Keyboard for shipment is still NOT available. This one is for symbol only.] Key numbers: 99Keys (including hot-keys) Battery: AA size Battery x4 Parameters for Remote Control Distance for remote control: within 5m. Angle for remote control: 360 degrees Frequency band for signal transmitted: at 2.4GHz frequency. Standby Mode: System will wait for 5 minutes to activate Standby Mode if there is no any input signal. (During Standby Mode, mouse (pointing device) will be disabled while keyboard function reminds alive. You can touch any key to resume system.
GE2 USER GUIDE 40 3.3 Configuring Your Screen Display Possible Display Configurations The table below shows you the possible display resolution you can set when using either the LCD display or the external monitor (CRT): Display Maximum Resolution Maximum Colors External Monitor 1600x1200, 85Hz 32-bit true colors + 65,536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16-bit high color while 16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32-bit true color. 3.4 How to Access the Optical Drive Your mini EPC is equipped with a Slot-in type DVD multi/Combo drive on the front panel of the mini system. You can play music from audio CDs or play DVD movies. You can also burn music CDs, and save documents and other digital files on CD-R/DVD-R or CD-RW/DVD-RW discs. To insert and remove an optical disk on the drive: 1. Make sure the mini EPC is turned on. 2. Slide the optical disk into the slot-in type optical drive with the label side facing up. (NOTE: Some DVD are two-sided and don’t have a label on the either side.)
Using Your Mini EPC 3 41 3. To remove the optical disc. Be sure close CD/DVD player related programs. 4. Press the eject button under the optical drive slot. Then the optical disc will slide out. How to care the CD/DVD When you handle CDs, pay attention to the following guidelines: • Always pick up the CD by its edges. • Avoid scratching or soiling either side of the CD.
GE2 USER GUIDE 42 • Do not write with the hard ball-point pen or apply labels on either side of the CD. • Keep the CD away from direct sunlight or high temperatures. • Clean fingerprints or dust from the CD by wiping it with a soft cloth. 3.5 Using Flash Memory Cards What is Flash Memory Card? Flash Memory is a memory storage media. They are used by most digital camera, mobile phone, and PDA. Flash memory cards are built with different form factor and brand name. Their sizes are smaller than PCMCIA card. This computer supports most of the flash memory card, including SD, MMC, MS (Memory Stick), and MS_Pro card. The 4 in 1 card slot is used by the following cards as SD, MS ( Memory Stick ), MMC, and MS_Pro. + For a single moment, only one card can be inserted into the 4 in 1 card or CF slot To insert and remove an Flash Memory Card: For MMC and SD card, you should position the copper connector at the bottom side. For Memory Stick card, you should position the copper connector at the topside. All of these cards should be located at the center of the slots in inserting. Slot Card type Copper connector
Using Your Mini EPC 3 43 4 in 1 SD (Secure Digital) MMC (MultiMedia Card) MS (Memory Stick) MS_Pro Bottom side Bottom Top side Top side Only one correct side can be accepted for the 4 in 1 card slots. If you cannot insert the card into the 4 in 1 slot or you had inserted the card but it is not recognized by the computer, please remove the card and turn the card upside down and insert it again. To prevent the damage made both on card and the slot, never forced an entry into the slot with incorrect side. To remove the flash memory card, you should first disable the card setting at the taskbar of the windows XP. Then, you only pull out the card by fingers; there is no release button for flash memory slot.
Microsoft Media Center 4 45 4 Microsoft Media Center The GE2 (Mini Entertainment PC) integrated in a highly compact platform is designed for digital entertainment. That means you can take charge of your media, share moves, TV, photos, and music with your friends and family. It simplifies our digital life. At the heart of a Media Center PC is a powerful Windows XP-base computer so you can send e-mail, browse the web, and get your work done. 4.1 What is Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005? Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is an operating system that enables you to enjoy the best in home entertainment on your mini EPC. With Media Center Edition 2005, you can store, share and enjoy all of your photos, all of your music, all of your home video and even recorded TV. It’s all contained in one control system. That’s as easy to use as a normal television set, combining all-in-one access from a single remote control with a great new user-friendly interface. Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is built on the foundations of Windows XP Professional Edition, it’s still a full-functional PC you can to use with your usual word-processing, e-mail sending and other programs.
GE2 USER GUIDE 46 Start the Windows XP Media Center Now you should try Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 for yourself. Click the START button, then select MEDIA CENTER, or you can press the GREEN START BUTTON on the Media Center Remote Control to launch Media Center setup wizard for the first time.
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Connecting to Peripherals 5 55 5 Connecting to Peripherals This chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your mini EPC. You can attach a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard, or any other peripheral device. Using the USB Port USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such as mouse, keyboard, storage device, joystick, digital camera, and video conference cameras, etc.) to your notebook computer. Besides, USB’s hot swap capability allows everything to be plugged in and unplugged without turning the system off. Microsoft, HP, Compaq, Intel, Agere, NEC and Philip are seven core members of USB-IF to have worked on USB 2.0 standardization. USB 2.0 offers data transfer rate up to 480Mbps (megabits per second) compared to USB 1.1 devices, which transfer at speeds of 12Mbps. So, you could know that USB 2.0 can transfer data between the computer and its peripherals 40 times faster than USB 1.1. However, USB 2.0 is fully backward compatible, you will be able to use a USB 1.1 device in a USB 2.0 compliant system. Using the LAN Port This mini EPC is equipped with an internal 10B /100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet LAN module that connects your computer to other
GE2 USER GUIDE 56 computers/networks through a local area network (LAN) and supports data transfer rates at 10/100Mbps and can be up to 1000Mbps. The 100Base-TX is called Fast Ethernet. To meet higher bandwidth demand, this mini EPC has upgraded Fast Ethernet to Gigabit Ethernet. The network becomes more efficient while downloading movies, music or other multimedia files. The built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN module provides a standard RJ-45 connector. Using the IEEE 1394 Port IEEE 1394, also known as FireWire, is a high-bandwidth serial bus developed by Apple and Texas Instruments. IEEE 1394 supports 100, 200, and 400 Mbps (Megabit per second) transfer rates and is widely used for downing video from digital camcorders to the computer. In addition to its high speed, IEEE 1394 enables isochronous (real-time) data transfer. This makes it ideal for devices that transfer high-bandwidth of data in real-time, such as video devices. It supports both Plug-and-Play and hot plugging, and also allows for the connection of up to 63 devices. With built-in IEEE 1394 port, this computer enables the peripheral devices in transmitting digital video data or data backup. The Windows system will automatically recognize it after installing a suitable driver for it. Please visit Microsoft's web site for more information about it. Moreover, you should install the driver of peripheral device to connect with the IEEE 1394 port, for details please refer to the manual that comes with your peripheral device.
Connecting to Peripherals 5 57 Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology. It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ-45 jack. User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Access Point (AP) of LAN. Access Point (AP) is the wireless transmission and receiving device, it generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a LAN hub with wireless connection. Access point can be set in an office environment, airport, major railway station, etc. that depends on the construction of each country. In most case, you probably can use it at office, please consult with the network department of your company for more details. This computer integrates built-in Tri-mode 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN module. with using Intel ® PRO/Wireless network solution by Intel ® Centrino™ mobile technology. IEEE 802.11b standard supports 11 Mbps wireless connection speed. However, IEEE 802.11g supports 54Mbps wireless connection speed, and is backward compatible with the slower 802.11b. Using the orthogonal FDM (ODFM) transmission method, IEEE 802.11a operates in the 5 GHz frequency range and provides up to 54 Mbps connection speed. The higher operating frequency means a shorter transmission radius (about 60 feet). Yet, 802.11a offers more radio channels than 802.11b does. That can help avoid radio and microwave interference. You can connect to the wireless LAN Access Point without insert extra wireless LAN card into the ExpressCard slot. Wireless LAN module is similar to LAN module. You need to install software driver before using it. Please refer to chapter 2.5 on how to install the driver.
GE2 USER GUIDE 58 Using the Modem Port This notebook comes equipped with a 56K internal fax/data modem that allows you to communicate with others via fax, email, or to connect to an online service or bulletin board. The built-in fax/data modem provides on standard phone connector. To connect the analog phone cable to your modem: 1. Locate the analog phone cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton. Each end of the cable has a RJ-11 connector. 2. Connect one end of the cable into a standard wall outlet. 3. Connect the other end of the cable into the computer modem port. NOTE: The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telephone lines. Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission. Contact your service provider for more information. NOTE: The analog phone cable is an industry standard cable. Longer cables are available at your local electronics store.
BIOS Setup 6 59 6 BIOS Setup Your mini EPC also uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system configuration in changing the way your computer performs. This includes your system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. This information is then stored in the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it again.. 6.1 Running the BIOS Setup Program Your mini EPC is likely to have been properly setup and configured by your dealer prior to delivery. However, you may find it necessary to use the mini EPC’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program to change system configuration information, such as your hard disk drive type. The Setup program can be accessed when you power on the system and pressing the <F2> function key. As the POST (Power-On Self Test) executes during the boot up process, the screen will display the following message: Press <F2> to Enter SETUP Press the <F2> key to run the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS Setup program is organized into five menus which you can select using the <-- and --> keys. To move from one option to another, you use the <+>and <-> keys to change the settings. On the right hand side of
GE2 USER GUIDE 60 the screen are some brief help descriptions of each item you want to change. To exit the BIOS Setup program, simply press the <Esc> key and select from the Exit menu whether you want to Save changes and exit; Discard Changes and exit. 6.2 Using the Main Menu Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time: [10 :28 :32] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, System Date: [03/31/2006] or <Enter> selects field. 4IDE Channel 0 Master [ Installed CD/DVD] 4SATA Port 0 [ 80026MB SATA1] CPU Type: Intel® Pentium® M CPU CPU Speed: 1660 MHz System Memory: 640 KB Extended Memory: 1038336 KB BIOS Version: C.3B-1284-0000 F1 Help Ç È Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Å--> Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
BIOS Setup 6 61 • System Time Allows you to change the system time using the hour: minute: second format of the computer. You can also change the system time from your operating system. • System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format. You can also change the system time from your operating system. • IDE Channel 0 Master This field display various parameters for the hard disk drive. If type [Auto] is selected, the system automatically sets these parameters. If type [User] is selected, Cylinders, Heads and Sectors and other value can be edited. • SATA Port 0 This field is for information only as the BIOS automatically detects the optical drive. • CPU Type This field reports the CPU type information detected by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST). • CPU Speed This field reports the CPU speed information detected by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST). • System Memory This field reports the amount of base (or conventional) memory found by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST).
GE2 USER GUIDE 62 • Extended Memory This field reports the amount of extended memory found by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST). • BIOS Version This field is for information only as the BIOS displays the BIOS version during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 6.3 Using the Advanced CMOS Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] Enable support for Boot-time Diagnostic Screen [Disabled] Legacy Universal Serial Extended Memory Testing [None] Bus F1 Help Ç È Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Å--> Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit • USB Legacy Support Enable or disable the USB Bus support when in connection with USB device. • Disable Logo screen
BIOS Setup 6 63 Select boot screen using options: [Enabled] to display POST screen, or [Disabled] to display Logo screen. 6.4 Security Menu Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear Supervisor Password controls access to the Set Supervisor Password [Enter] setup utility. Set User Password [Enter] Password on boot [Disabled] Fixed disk boot sector [Normal] F1 Help Ç È Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Å--> Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit • Supervisor Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by Supervisor Password or not. • User Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by User Password or not.
GE2 USER GUIDE 64 • Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility. You also need to enter this password in system booting and resuming from suspend mode. When you press <Enter> in this field, the Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. Enter a new password with up to 8 alpha-numeric characters, and then re-enter it for confirmation. • Set User Password This field is only available when Supervisor Password has set. Enter the user password when boot the system or resume from suspend mode. But if the Write Protect is set in the Fixed disk boot sector field, you should enter a supervisor password to access the fixed disk when boot the system or resume from suspend mode. • Password on Boot If you set this field to Enabled, your computer will always ask for the password every time you boot your computer. • Fixed Disk Boot Sector If you set this field to Write Protect, the write protect boot sector on hard disk will protect against viruses. In this situation, only the supervisor can access the Boot Sector of fixed disk.
BIOS Setup 6 65 6.6 Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Boot priority order: IDE CD: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-845S-( Keys used to view or IDE HDD: FUJITSU MHT2080BH-(S1) configure devices: PCI BEV: IBA GE Slot 0200 v1231 Up or Down arrows Select a device. <+> and <-> moves The device up or down. F1 Help Ç È Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Å--> Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit This page allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. To select the boot device, you can use the up or down arrow key, then press <+> to move up the device in the list or press <-> to move down the device in the list. To exit from this menu, press <Esc>.
GE2 USER GUIDE 66 6.7 How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup Exit Discarding Changes and save your Load Setup Defaults changes to CMOS. Discard Changes Save Changes F1 Help Ç È Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Å--> Select Menu Enter Execute Command F10 Save and Exit • Exit Saving Changes Saves all changes to CMOS while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program. • Exit Discarding Changes Allows you to discard all changes made while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program. • Load Setup Defaults Lets you load the default values for all setup items. • Discard Changes Reverts to previously selected settings.
BIOS Setup 6 67 • Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS.
Caring for Your Notebook 7 69 7 Caring for Your mini EPC Important Safety Instructions This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe environment while using the mini EPC. You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines. Please read it carefully to ensure maximum safety. • Lay the mini EPC on a reliable surface when installing. A drop or fall may cause injury. • The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence the mini EPC can be protected from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. • Never open the body of mini EPC. For safety reason, the mini EPC should only be opened by qualified service personnel. Environment • Please keep the mini EPC from humidity. • Use only a power adapter approved for use with this mini EPC.
GE2 USER GUIDE 70 • Though your AC adapter is suitable for universal international voltage, it still requires a stable and continual power supply. Make sure the voltage of the power source when connect the mini EPC to the power outlet. If your are unsure of your local power specifications, consult your dealer or local power company. • Do not leave this mini EPC in an environment unconditioned. Storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) may damage the mini EPC. The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 60704-1 is equal or less than 70dB(A). Power Supply • All cautions and warnings on the mini EPC should be noted. • The power adapter may have a 3-prong plug. This is an important safety feature. A compatible outlet is required. If it is not available, find a qualified electrician to install one. • While unplugging the power cord, disconnect it by the plug head, not by its wire. • Make sure the socket and any extension cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. • If the mini EPC is not in use for a long time, disconnect it from power supply to avoid possible damage by transient over-voltage.
Caring for Your Notebook 7 71 • To avoid any damage happened to the internal device, you should first disconnect the AC adapter when replacing any internal device. Cleaning Your Mini EPC When it is necessary to clean the plastic case, use a soft, lint-free cloth, slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. When cleaning, do not use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Instead, use moisture sheet or a cloth for cleaning. Never use alcohol, petroleum-based solvents, or harsh detergents to clean the mini EPC. Also never spray any liquids directly on the computer case, keyboard, or screen. Maintaining Hard Disk Here is some maintenance you could do: • Install the antivirus program to monitor virus that could hacker your files. • Use SCANDISK once in a while to correct any errors found in the directory and File Allocation Table. This will also free up space from any unused sectors. • Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows. These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time. • Install a system password in your computer so others won't be able to use the hard disk.
System Specifications A 73 APPENDIX A System Specifications This appendix gives information on the technical and hardware specifications of your computer. Please note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your computer as specification is subject to change without notice or modifying this manual. Designed with an advanced modular architecture, your Notebook PC also allows you for several levels of customization and expansion that are previously available only on desktop PCs.
GE2 USER GUIDE 74 System Specifications GE2 Specifications Processor Unit z Intel® Viiv™ technology-based PC z Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2300~ T2700 z 2MB/1MB integrated L2 cache System Memory z Two 200-pin memory slots z User-upgradeable to maximum 2GB using 200-pin SODIMM 256MB, 512MB or 1024MB modules z DDR2 –667/533/400 SDRAM modules Storage z 2.5” Format 9.5mm High SATA HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA ATA-150 Support for LBA Scheme z Fixed Slot-in DVD-Multi /Combo Video z Embedded in Intel 945GM sharing with main memory z 85 Hz Refresh Rate: Max. 1600 x 1200 pixels, up to 32bit Colors Wireless USB Keyboard
System Specifications A 75 GE2 Specifications z Audio z Sound Codec chip: Azalia ACL260 z Compliant with Intel HD Audio I/O Ports CTR Audio Ports z One DVI-I Socket z One AV-In Port z One TV Port (S-Video) z Three USB2.0 Ports at rear side z One USB Port at front side z 4 in 1 Card Reader (for SD, MS, MMC & MS Pro) Socket (Front side) z One DC-in Jack z One IEEE 1394 Port z TV-Tuner Port (Option) z External CIR Remote Control z One Headphone/Line Out Jack shared with SPDIF out z One Microphone/Line in Jack Communication LAN Modem z Built-in 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet Giga-LAN z 56Kbps v.92 Data/Fax MDC 1.5 (Azalia) Modem Module (Option)
GE2 USER GUIDE 76 GE2 Specifications Wireless Bluetooth 2.0 IEEE 802.11a/b/g z USB Interface z External Bluetooth Headphone, Keyboard & Mouse z Intel® Pro/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (Tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Power System z Adapter, AC 100-240Volt, 50-60 Hz, 65W, 20 Voltage or Less Operating System OS z Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Weight and Dimension Dimensions Weight z 226mm (W) x 172mm (D) x 42mm (H) z Approximately 1.3kg
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