TriGem Computer BLACKCRYSTAL Slim PC with WLAN 802.11 a/b/g User Manual Averatec Black Crystal User s G

TriGem Computer, Inc Slim PC with WLAN 802.11 a/b/g Averatec Black Crystal User s G

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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.
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iiiMacrovision 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.Optical 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.
ivSafety 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.12. 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. CAUTION : To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement, use the same orequivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only.14. This equipment is indoor use and all the communication wirings are limited to inside of thebuilding.
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viiiTable of ContentRegulations Information iOptical Device Drive Notice iiiMacrovision Notice iiiSafety Instructions ivWEEE Statement vSystem Overview 1Turnning On and Off the Computer 2Using the Optical Drive 3Connect to the Internet 5Using the Multi-Card Reader 6Using the Wireless LAN 7Connecting the TV 9Watching TV 11System SETUP 14Expanding the Main Memory 19Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 24Replacing the CD Drive 28Installing the Optional MXM Video Card 30
1System OverviewFrontRearPower button/Power LEDHDD/CD drive LEDUSB connectorSPDIF jackMicrophone/LINE IN/LINE OUT jackTV antenna connector (optional)IEEE 1394 connectorStandCD/DVD eject buttonCD drive (CD-RW/COMBO/DVD-Recorder)Air vent holeMicrophone/Headphone jackCard reader slotVideo-out connectorDVI-I connectorLAN connectorPower connectorUSB connector
Turning On and Off the ComputerTurning on the computerTo turn on your computer, follow these steps:1. Connect the peripheral devices and power cord to your computer. For more information, seethe Quick Start Guide.2. Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners.3. Press the power button on the front panel of your computer.4. If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to setup your computer. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide.Turning off the computerTo turn off your computer, follow these steps:1. Before turning off your computer, save your information and close all application programsyou use.2. Click the Start button, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog boxappears.3. Click Turn Off to shut down the computer.4. Turn off the monitor and any other peripheral devices.2NOTE✓If for some reason you cannot turn off your computer in Windows, press and hold the power buttonfor about three to five seconds to turn off your computer.
312Using the Optical DriveThe AVERATEC Black Crystal PC is fitted with a slim tray-loading optical drive.1212Eject a CD/DVDTo eject a CD/DVD from the optical drive, follow these steps:1. Press the Eject button on the optical drive.2. Remove a CD/DVD from the tray. 3. Press the tray of the optical drive.Insert a CD/DVDTo insert a CD/DVD into the optical drive, follow these steps:1. Press the Eject button on the optical drive.2. Place a CD/DVD in the tray with the print side facing right. 3. Press the tray of the optical drive.
4NOTE✓Your computer is fitted with a slim tray-loading optical drive. CDs that are not of the standard size cannot be used in this product. ✓If you can not eject a CD/DVD from the optical drive by pressing the Eject button, follow these steps:1. Click Start and then click Computer. 2. Right-click on the optical drive that the CD/DVD is in and clickEject in the popup menu.✓Additional label(s) on the CD/DVD may cause noise when the optical drive is working. Remove thelabel(s) on the CD/DVD for safe use.CD 120mm
5Connect to the Internet1. 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.
MMCRS-MMCSDMS-PROMS-PRO DuoMS6Using the Multi-Card ReaderAveratec's Black Crystal PC accepts 6 types of multi-media cards into the multi-card reader sloton the front 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. Insert cards withthe label side facing toward the right of the PC.Removing the 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.)NOTE✓Click Start and select Computer. On the Computer screen,right-click on the Combo Socket icon and select Eject.(This does not physically eject the media card. However,it does ensure all data is written to the media card priorto the physical removal of the card)
7Using the Wireless LANTo 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 icon on thestatus bar, and then select Connect to 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.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 can enterthe security key or password. Enter the security key or password, and click Connect. (Thewindow will not appear if no security key or password is set up.)
84. When the Successfully connected to xxxxx window appears, confirm the settings and then clickClose.5. Once connection is successfully established, the network icon on the status bar will change itsshape.Select the right items for your environment, and click Close.
9Connecting the TVYou can display the screen through the optional TV connection ports.To connect the TV, follow these steps:1. Determine how you will connect the TV to your PC.2. Connect the video cable or the DVI to HDMI convert adapter to your PC and connect thecomponent cables, S-video cable or HDMI cable to the TV.Component cablesComponent connectorsComponentS-video cableS-video connectorS-video
103. You should now be able to view the screen on the TV.DVI to HDMI convert adapter (not included)HDMI cableHDMI
11Watching TV (if equipped with optional TVtuner)You can connect a TV antenna to the PC.Connecting an external antenna cable directly to thesystem to watch TV1. Connect an antenna cable to the TV tuner.2. Click Start and then select Windows Media Center.3. Click TV + Movies. To set up the TV, follow the instructions on the screens.NOTE✓When the Start screen appears, on your first use, selectQuick Installation and then click OK.
12NOTE✓If you haven’t already done so, connect to the Internet.4. When the TV Signal screen appears, click Next. 5. When the Confirm Your Region screen appears, choose your region and then click Next.6. When the Automatic TV Signal Setup screen appears, select how you would like to proceed andthen click Next. (Choosing Configure my TV signal automatically is recommended here.)7. If TV signals are configured normally, select Yes and thenclick Next. (If necessary, you can manually configure TVsignals.)
138. When the Guide screen appears, follow the online instructions to install the program. (The installation method varies depending on the user environment.)9. In the TV+Movies menu, move to live TV and click on it. Now you are set to watch TV.
14System SETUPFor System Setup, setup only the items that you need. Note that incorrect settings of Setupitems could result in system malfunction. After powering on the system, press <Del> to enterthe System Setup screen.Standard CMOS FeaturesSets most standard specifications for the system, such as the time, date and HDD settings.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 item.Select an itemSelects the next value within a field.-/+ value
15Advanced Chipset FeaturesConfigure on-chip Frame Buffer Size, DVMT Mode and Boot Display.Advanced FeaturesSets up key items related to the system’s performance, and options about booting.
16Integrated PeripheralsSets up options about the chipset and internal speaker built into the main board.Power Management SetupSets up options for managing system power.
17Set Supervisor/User PasswordSets up a password to prevent any unauthorized user from accessing the system.PC Health Status
18The Supervisor Password is at a higher level than the User Password.Changing a passwordYou can change a password with the same way as “Setting a password.”Deleting a passwordTo delete a password, follow these steps:1. Move to the Set Supervisor/User Password menu and press <Enter>.2. On the following screen, press <Enter> without any input.3. On the following screen, press <Enter>.1. On the initial System Setup screen, press < / > to go to the Set Supervisor/User Password menu and then press<Enter>.Setting a password2. On the following screen, enter the password and thenpress <Enter>.3. If you entered the correct password, the followingwindow will appear. Press <Enter>.Then enter the same password again and press <Enter>.This completes setting up a password.Enter PasswordConfirm PasswordPassword installed[OK]Enter Password
19Expanding the Main MemoryThere may come a time when you will want to expand the main memory capacity in yourcomputer. When expanding the main memory, make sure that the specifications of any newlyadded memory and the currently installed memory are the same. The following instructions areprovided to those who are familiar with system assembly/disassembly in order to help them tofind the memory specification. If you are not familiar with system assembly/disassembly or donot know your memory specification, you should not perform the memory upgrade. Pleasecontact customer support for assistance.The motherboard has two SO-DIMM sockets, which can accommodate up to 4.0 GB of memory. If new memory is installed, its type, size and speed are automatically checked by the systemBIOS.Each of the SO-DIMM sockets supports the following memory specification:200-pin DDR2 SDRAM Socket, Dual-Channel Support, 533/667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM MemoryInterface.The appearance of the SO-DIMM memory in the figure may not reflect the actual memory,depending on the system model.1. 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.CAUTION✓Your PC uses the SO-DIMM socket for memory. For expanding the memory, you must purchase theSO-DIMM memory for installing. You can’t install the DIMM memory in your PC. The general desktopPC uses the DIMM socket for memory.
202. Removing the system standPlace the system on the flat thing (such as the books) and remove the screws and systemstand as shown in the figure. 3. Remove the left side cover and CD drive1) Remove the screws and left side cover.2) Remove the screws and lift up the CD drive.Remove the screws from the stand
214. Installing the memoryYou can install the memory into the empty socket. If there is no empty socket, you can replacethe old memory with the new memory module. To remove the memory, pull the latches on both edges of the socket away at the same time. The memory will pop up about 30 degrees. Remove it from the socket.To install the memory, align the notch on the new DIMM with the notch on the memory socket,insert the memory into the socket at a slight angle (about 30 degrees) firmly, and gently pressdown the memory until both latches snap into place.
225. Replacing the CD driveReplace the CD drive and then fasten the screws.6. Replacing the left side coverFit the tabs on the left side cover to the holes of the system chassis and push the cover to front,and then replace the screws.Be careful not to bend the pinson the connect board.
237. Replacing the standPlace the system on the flat thing, such as the books, and attach the stand, and then replacethe screws.8. Checking memory capacityOnce the 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.Replace the screws.
24Replacing the Hard Disk DriveBefore you replace the hard disk drive, don’t forget to back up all your important data. The instructions on replacing hard disk drives are for those users who have an understanding ofhard disks and are familiar with system assembly and disassembly. If you are not one of thoseusers, please contact the service center and have them replace your hard disk drive for you.1. Before proceeding, make sure that the system is turned off, you are wearing an anti-staticwrist strap (available in most computer shops), and your workspace is dust and smoke-free.2. Removing the system standPlace the system on the flat things (such as the books) and remove the screws and stand asshown in the figure.CAUTION✓For replacing, use a 5.25” SATA hard disk drive.Remove the screws from the stand
253. Removing the left side coverRemove the screws and left side cover.4. Removing the hard disk driveRemove the screws, slide the hard disk drive to front about 0.7 cm for disconnecting, and liftup the hard disk drive.5. Detaching the mounting bracket from the hard disk driveRemove the screws that fix the hard disk drive, and then detach the hard disk drive. Hard disk drive
266. Installing the mounting bracket to the new hard diskInstall the mounting bracket to the new hard disk drive and secure it with the screws.7. Replacing the hard disk driveTo replace the hard disk drive, follow these steps:1) Insert the front side of the hard disk drive into thechassis first and fit the holes on the mountingbracket to the tabs of the chassis.2) Push the hard disk drive to the rear side of thesystem to connect.3) Replace the screws.
278. Replacing the left side coverFit the tabs on the left side cover to the holes of the system chassis and push the cover to front,and then replace the screws.9. Replacing the standPlace the system on the flat thing (such as the books) and replace the stand with the screws.Replace the screws.
28Replacing the CD DriveWhen you replace the CD drive, make sure that the new one has specifications equivalent to theold one. (For instructions on replacing the CD drive, see the instructions on “Expanding theMain Memory.” If you are unsure of the CD drive standard, contact the service center and havethem replace the CD drive.)1. Removing the stand, left side cover, and CD driveRefer to the steps from 1 to 3 on “Expanding the Main Memory” for removing the stand, leftside cover, and CD drive. 2. Removing the interface board from the CD driveRemove the screws and detach the interface board from the CD drive.
294. Attaching a new CD drive to the mounting bracketAfter attaching a new CD drive, secure it with the screws to the mounting bracket.5. Replacing the interface board to the CD driveReplace the interface board with the screws to the CD drive. 6. Replacing the stand, left side cover, and CD driveRefer to the steps from 5 to 7 on “Expanding the Main Memory” for replacing the stand, leftside cover, and CD drive. 3. Removing the mounting bracket from the CD driveRemove the screws that fix the CD drive and then detach the CD drive.
30Installing the Optional MXM Video CardIf you purchase the model without the MXM video card, you can install the optional MXMvideo card for upgrading the video performance of your system. CAUTION✓Please contact us for purchasing the optional MXM video card. Not all MXM video cards are compatiblewith the Black Crystal PC.1. Removing the stand, left side cover, and CD driveRefer to the steps from 1 to 3 on “Expanding the Main Memory” for removing the stand, leftside cover, and CD drive. To install the optional MXM video card, follow these steps:2. Removing the CPU thermal moduleRemove the screws and the CPU fan cable, and then remove the CPU thermal module.
313. Removing the dummy board from the MXM socketRemove the screws that secure the dummy board and then remove the dummy board from theMXM socket. (Please do not discard this dummy board. If you don’t want to use the MXM videocard, you must install this dummy board in the MXM socket.)4. Installing the MXM video cardInsert the MXM video card firmly and secure it with the screws as shown in the figure. 5. Replacing the CPU thermal moduleReplace the CPU thermal module and the CPU fan cable, then replace the screws.6. Replacing the stand, left side cover, and CD driveRefer to the steps from 5 to 7 on “Expanding the Main Memory” for replacing the stand, leftside cover, and CD drive.

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