TriGem Computer ALL-IN-ONE-SER PC equipped with certified 802.11abg module User Manual Averatec F1 User s Guide US PD

TriGem Computer, Inc PC equipped with certified 802.11abg module Averatec F1 User s Guide US PD

User manual

TMAll-In-One PC User’s Guide
iRegulations InformationFCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis 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 protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and canradiate 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 thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipmentoff and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing 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 isconnected.✓Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.Note✓The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance couldvoid the user’s authority to operate the equipment.✓Shield interface cables and AC power cord, if any must be used in order to comply with the emissionlimits.
iiFCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolledenvironment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located oroperated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.FCC ConditionsThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions :1. This device may not cause harmful interference.2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may causeundesired operation.
iiiOptical Device Drive NoticeCAUTION✓This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use thismodel properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference.In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” Toprevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
ivMacrovision NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents andother intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must beauthorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unlessotherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.Safety Instructions1. Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly.2. Save this User Guide for possible use later.3. Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature.4. Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up.5. The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the equipment fromoverheating. Do not cover the openings.6. Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted properly tothe value of 100~240V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.7. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place anything onthe power cord.8. Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.10. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel:✓The power cord or plug is damaged.✓Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.✓The equipment has been exposed to moisture.✓The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work according to Users Manual.✓The equipment was dropped and damaged.✓The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.11. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment or cause anelectrical shock.
vWEEE Statement12. Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature of60°C (140°F) or above, which may damage the equipment.13. To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement, use the same or equivalenttype of battery recommended by the manufacturer only.
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viiiTable of ContentWhat is the Averatec All-In-One PC? 1Turning On and Shutting Off 2Using the Wireless Keyboard, Mouse and Remote Control 4Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor 8Adjusting the Speaker Volume 9Connecting Your Multi-Channel Speakers 10Using the Optical Drive 12Connect to the Internet 15Using Your Webcam 16Using the Wireless LAN 18Using the Multi-Card Reader 20Watching TV 21System SETUP 25Expanding the Main Memory 32
1What is the Averatec All-In-One PC?The Averatec All-In-One PC is an all inclusive desktop PC that is designed for quick installationand easy use without taking up much desk space. FeaturesIntegrated PC and LCD MonitorThe Averatec All-In-One PC is equipped with a 22" LCD monitor and fully functional PC. Nothingelse is needed. The All-In-One PC is designed to be a complete plug-and-play system.Less Cabling and More PortabilityThe Averatec All-In-One PC eliminates all those messy cables, enhances system portability andresults in less clutter.Everything’s Included!The Averatec All-In-One PC includes everything necessary to be immediately productive. Anindustry-leading 22" widescreen LCD monitor coupled with an advanced Intel® Pentium®processor to handle all your entertainment and productivity applications. Additionally, theAveratec All-In-One PC comes with the following features:• A huge, super-fast hard drive for all your storage requirements.• A convenient slot-loading Dual Layer DVD burner, making access a breeze.• A web cam for video chatting, recording and picture taking.• A wireless full-size keyboard and mouse for ultimate comfort.• A wireless remote to drive your Microsoft® Media Center experience.
2Turning On and Shutting OffTurning offTurning onPress the power button on the right side of the PC.Case 1Click <Start> to turn off computer.Click start and select <Shut Down>. Turn off computer screen displays.
3Case 2Press the power button on the right side of the PC.After closing all programs,the PC will be turned off. If the system is operatingabnormally, you can reboot the PC by holding down the Power button until the PCturns off. Then press the Power button again to boot back up.Case 3Power saving mode.Saves your session and puts the computer in a lower-power state so that you canquickly resume working.
4Using the Wireless Keyboard, Mouse andRemote ControlInserting the batteriesTo use the wireless keyboard, mouse and remote control, you will need to install the batteries.1. Place the wireless keyboard, mouse and remote control upside down and remove the batterycovers from them.2. Insert the batteries into the wireless devices. Be sure to install the battery with the correctpolarity.3. Replace the cover of the wireless devices.Wireless keyboardWireless mouseRemote control
5Turning on the computerTurn on the computer by pressing the power button on the right side, then check each wirelessdevice works properly with your computer.4. Set the ON/OFF switch to the ON position on the bottom side of the mouse.
6Re-setting the ID Channel with Your Wireless DevicesYour wireless devices were connected and sync’d to the computer at the factory setting, so youcan use them with your computer without any additional sync’ing.If you need to re-set the ID channel of your system and wireless devices for any reason, followthese instructions:1. Press the connect button on the right side of the computer with a tip of a pencil or paperclipfor 1 to 2 seconds.2. Press the connect button on the bottom of the wireless keyboard for 2 to 5 seconds.Wireless keyboard1. Turn on the wireless mouse.2. Press the connect button on the right side of the computer with a tip of a pencil or paperclipfor 1 to 2 seconds.3. Press the connect button on the bottom of the wireless mouse for 2 to 5 secondsWireless mouse
71. Press the connect button on the right side of the computer with a tip of a pencil or paperclipfor 1 to 2 seconds.2. Press the <Back> and <More> buttons simultaneously for 3 to 5 seconds on the remote control. Remote control
8Brightness Control button 100% (For brighter display) 90%Using the brightness control button50%(For darker display) 75%Adjusting the Brightness of the MonitorYou can adjust the brightness by clicking the brightness control button on the right side ofthe LCD panel. There are 4 levels of LCD brightness adjustment available. Each press of thebrightness control button will cycle through each level.
9Adjusting the Speaker VolumeVolume button (Up/Down)To adjust the volume level, press the top volume button to increase the volume level and thebottom volume button to decrease the volume level. Mute buttonTo mute the speaker sound, press itonce to enable mute and press it againto disable mute.Volume button(Up)Volume button(Down)SpeakerMute buttonThe Speaker volume level can be adjusted easily with the button located on the bottom side ofthe LCD panel.
10Connecting Your Multi-Channel SpeakersConnect the speakers to microphone, line-in and line-out jacksConnect the speakers to SPDIF jackMulti-channel speakers(optional)Multi-channel speakers(optional)orNote✓Connecting the speakers will cause a window to appear confirmingdetection of the device. ✓When configured for 5.1 audio speaker setup, the MICROPHONE,LINE-IN and LINE-OUT all function as INPUT JACKS).AV Receiver(optional)
11To use multi-channel speakers you should verify that the sound setting is adjusted correctly. Toset the multi-channel speakers, follow these steps.1. Double click Realtek HD Audio Manager icon.Adjusting volumeThe Averatec All-In-One PC has built-in speakers on the front and back of the system.You canadjust the volume by clicking the volume adjustment buttons located on the right side of theLCD panel and / or by using the volume control feature in Windows Vista. 2. Click Speaker Configuration tab and click5.1 speaker.3. Click OK button.
Using the Optical DriveThe Averatec All-in-One PC is fitted with a slot-type or slim-type optical drive (COMBO or DVDRecorder).Slot-loading CD drive1. Insert CD/DVD With the system powered on, insert a CD/DVD into theCD/DVD drive.(Slide the CD/DVD into the system with the disclabel facing up. If the label side is facing down, the CD will beejected automatically after two minutes.)2. Eject CD/DVD Press the <Eject CD/DVD> button to eject the CD.1212
13Tray-loading CD drive1. Press the Eject button of the CD/DVD drive.2. Insert CD/DVD Insert CD/DVD in the CD/DVD drive and place CD/DVD label side front.Press the CD/DVDDrive.3. Eject CD/DVD Press the Eject button of the CD/DVD drive on the right side of the Averatec All-In-One PC.You can then remove the CD/DVD. 12
14Note✓This system is fitted with a slot-loading or tray-loading opticaldrive. CDs that are not of the standard size cannot be used inthis product. ✓If you can not eject a CD/DVD from the drive, click Start, choose Computer, right-click on theCD/DVD drive that the CD/DVD is in and choose Eject in the popup menu.✓Make sure CD/DVD is not inserted upside down.(CD label side facing toward front of PC). ✓Labels on CD/DVD may cause noise when CD/DVD drive is working. Remove labels on CD/DVD forsafe use.CD 120mm
151. Press the power button and the Windows Vista start screen will appear. Connect a LAN cableto the LAN connector as shown in the figure below.2. Configure the communication settings for the system based on your communicationenvironment. When connecting to the Internet via an internet service provider, contact theservice provider for more information on required communication settings.3. Launch Internet Explorer or other communication software.Connect to the Internet
16You can take photos and chat with your friends.Take photosDouble click the Webcam program. An amber light on the webcam LED indicates your PC isready to take photos.Video chattingTo chat with video, both your system and the system of the person you want to chat with musthave a web camera or a CCD camera installed. You also need to download and install amessenger program. The screen that you will see varies depending on the type of themessenger program you’re using. 1. Run the messenger program to register your user email address. When the messenger isready. double-click on the Windows Messenger icon. Select Sign in.Using Your Webcam
172. Right-click on your chat partner and then select Show your webcam, as illustrated below.3. Now you’re ready to start chatting!
18To use a wireless network in an office environment where APs (Access Points) are installed, seethe following instructions. (The example used here explains how to use the basic Windowsconfiguration features to configure the system. You can also use the program that comes withthe wireless LAN card to configure the network.)1. Right-click on the Wireless Network iconon the status bar, and then select Connectto a network.2. If there is an AP-enabled environment, a list of available APs will appear. Click the item youwant to connect to, and click Connect.Using the Wireless LAN
194. When the Successfully connected to xxxxx window appears, confirm the settings and thenclick Close.5. Once connection is successfully established, thenetwork icon on the status bar will change itsshape.Select the right items for yourenvironment, and click Close.3. A window will appear displaying Connecting to xxxxx (Where XXXXX is the name of yourrouter/AP). If a Security key or password is set up, a window will appear where you canenter the security key or password. Enter the security key or password, and click Connect.(The window will not appear if no security key or password is set up.)
20Insert cards with labelside facing toward theback of the PC.MSMS-PROMS-PRO DuoSDMMCRS-MMCAveratec's All-In-One PC accepts 4 types of multi-media cards into the multi-card reader slot onthe right side of the PC.Multi-Media cardSD (Secure Digital™), MS-PRO™, MS-PRO™ Duo, MS(Memory Stick™), MMC(MultiMediaCard™),RS-MMCInserting the multi-media cardTo insert correctly, refer to the pictures. The cards are not inserted completely, the tip of thecards will remain out of the slot. (Insert cards with label side facing toward the back of thePC.)Removing multi-media cardGrip the tip of the card and take it out from the slot. (Do not remove the card while you are using it, as you could corrupt the contents.)Using the Multi-Card ReaderNote✓Click the <Start> menu and select Computer.On the Computer screen, right-click on theCombo Socket icon and select Eject.✓ This does not physically eject the media card.However, it does ensure all data is written tothe media card prior to the physical removalof the card
21You can connect a TV Antenna to the PC.Connecting an external antenna cable directly to thesystem to watch TV1. Connect Antenna cable to TV tuner.2. Click Start, and the select Windows Media Center.Watching TVNote✓ When the Start screen appears, on your first use, select Quick Installation and then click <OK>.
223. Click TV + Movies. To set up the TV , follow the instructions on the screens.4. When the TV Signal screen appears, click Next.Note✓ If you haven’t already done so, connect to the Internet.5. When the Confirm Your Region screen appears, choose your region and then click Next.
236. When the Automatic TV Signal Setup screen appears, select how you would like to proceedand then click Next. (Choosing Configure my TV signal automatically is recommendedhere.)7. If TV signals are configured normally, select Yes and then click Next. (If necessary, you canmanually configure TV signals.)
248. When the Guide screen appears, follow the online instructions to install the program. (Theinstallation method varies depending on the user environment.)9. In the TV+Movies menu, move to live TVand click on it. Now you are set to watch TV.
25System SETUPFor System Setup, setup only the items that you need. Note that incorrect settings of Setupitems could result in system malfunction. Start System SetupAfter powering on the system, press <Del> to enter the System Setup screen.BIOS Action KeysLeaves a sub-menu to return to the previous menuOR exits the BIOS setup while saving changes.Shows the Sub MenuESC ExitEnter SelectFunction Key Command DescriptionShows the Help ScreenF1 General HelpSaves changes and reboots the computer.F10 Save and ExitSelects the next field.<Tab> Select a fieldSelects the next item.Select an item-, + value Selects the next value within a field.
26BIOS Setup MenuStandard CMOS Setup MenuSets most standard specifications for the system, such as the time, date, HDD settings, and FDDsize and capacity.
27Advanced Setup MenuSets up key items related to the system’s performance, and options about booting.Advanced Chipset Setup MenuConsists of DRAM Frequency, Configure DRAM Timing by SPD, and Share Memory Size.
28Integrated Peripherals MenuSets up options about the chipset built into the main board. Sets up options about the internalspeaker.Power Management Setup MenuSets up options for managing system power.
29PCI/PnP Setup MenuPC Health Status Menu
30Set up Password1. On the initial System Setup screen, press < > to go to the Supervisor Passwordmenu and then press <Enter>.2. Go to Change Supervisor Password, and then press <Enter>.Frequency/Voltage Control MenuSupervisor/User Password MenuSets up a password to prevent any unauthorized user from accessing the system.
313. On the following screen, enter the password and then press <Enter>.4. If you entered the correct password, the following window will appear. Press <Enter>.The Supervisor Password is at a higher level than the User Password.Then enter the same password again and press <Enter>.This completes setting up a password.Enter New PasswordConfirm New PasswordPassword installed[OK]Supervisor Password isShows the setup status of the Supervisor Password: Installed, if a upervisor Password is set, orNot Installed. User Password isShows the setup status of the User Password: Installed, if a User Password is set, or NotInstalled.Change Supervisor PasswordSetting up a password helps you prevent unauthorized users from accessing the system. In thefactory settings, no password is installed. A password can have up to six alphanumericcharacters and/or numbers.
Expanding the Main MemoryThere may come a time when you want to expand the main memory capacity. When expandingthe main memory,make sure that the specifications of any newly added memory and thecurrently installed memory are the same. The following instructions are provided to those whoare familiar with system assembly/disassembly in order to help them to find the memoryspecification. If you are not familiar with system assembly/disassembly or do not know yourmemory specification, you should not perform the memory upgrade. Please contact customersupport for assistance.The motherboard has two DIMM sockets, which can accommodate up to 4.0 GB of memory. Ifnew memory is installed, its type, size and speed are automatically checked by the systemBIOS.Each of the DIMM sockets supports the following memory specification:240-pin DDR2 SDRAM Socket, Dual-Channel Support, 667/800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM MemoryInterface.The appearance of the DIMM memory in the figure may not reflect the actual memory,depending on the system model.32
331. Before proceeding, make sure that the system is turned off, that you are wearing an anti-static wrist strap (available in most computer shops), and that your workspace is dust andsmoke-free.2. Removing the system coverPlace the system on an open flat surface and remove the screws and back cover as shown inthe figure. Make sure that the LCD panel doesnot get damaged.
343. Mounting the main memoryIf you want to continue to use your existing memory, you will not need to remove it.1) Make sure that the ejector clips on both sides of the socket are in the open position.2) Align the notches of the DIMM memory with the slot keys of the socket, this allows thememory to be inserted. Gently push the memory into the slot until both ejector clips riseto the lock position.
354. Replacing the system coverConnect the close the back cover and attach the screws. Make sure that the LCD panel doesnot get damaged. 5. Checking memory capacityOnce memory installation is complete, restart the system. If an error message related to thememory capacity appears upon booting, press the Del key to enter the system setup screen.Save the setting and exit.

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