Regulations Information FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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.
FCC Conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Optical Device Drive Notice CAUTION ✓ This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model 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.” To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Battery Notice CAUTION ✓ RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
Macrovision Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Safety Instructions 1. Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. 2. Save this User Guide for possible use later.
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 an electrical shock. 12.
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- Both the computer and monitor can be woken from “sleep” mode through user interaction with any of the computer’s input devices (ex: mouse, keyboard, etc). - When configured with Wake On LAN (WOL) enabled, the computer can also be awoken by a network signal. More information on the energy and financial savings potential of the Power Management Feature can be found at the EPA’s ENERGY STAR Power Management Web site : www.energystar.gov/powermanagement
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Table of Content Before You Start Regulations Information i Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor 15 Adjusting the Speaker Volume 16 17 Optical Device Drive Notice iii Connecting Your Multi-Channel Speakers Battery Notice iii Using the Internal Microphone 18 Ethernet Notice iii Using the Optical Drive 22 Power management status iii Connect to the Internet 24 Macrovision Notice iv Using Your Webcam 26 Safety Instructions iv Using the Wireless LAN 28 Information about ENERGY STA
1 Chapter Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1
What is the Averatec All-In-One PC? The Averatec All-In-One PC is an all inclusive desktop PC that is designed for quick installation and easy use without taking up much desk space. Features Integrated PC and LCD monitor The Averatec All-In-One PC is equipped with a 25.5” LCD monitor and fully functional PC. Nothing else is needed. The All-In-One PC is designed to be a complete plug-and-play system.
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Turning On and Off Turning on Press the power button on the front side of the PC. Turning off Case 1 Click to turn off computer. Click start and select . Turn off computer screen displays.
Case 2 Press the power button on the right side of the PC. After closing all programs,the PC will be turned off. If the system is operating abnormally, you can reboot the PC by holding down the Power button until the PC turns off. Then press the Power button again to boot back up. Case 3 Power saving mode. Saves your session and puts the computer in a lower-power state so that you can quickly resume working.
Getting Started with Windows Vista If you are starting Windows Vista for the first time, you have to complete Windows Vista set up and registration. To set up your computer, follow the next steps: 1. Turn on your peripheral devices connected to your computer and press the power button on your system. 2. The process of setting up your computer will be loaded. 3. Choose your country or region, time and currency, and keyboard layout, and then click Next. 4.
5. Type your user name and password, choose your user account picture, and then click Next. 6. Type your computer name, choose a computer background, and then click Next. 7. You can select automatic updates for Windows to help keep your computer up-todate. Click Use recommended settings.
8. Choose your time and date settings and click Next. 9. Click Start. 10. Please wait during checking of your computer’s configuration. Please be prepared to wait as this process may take some time to complete. 11. Input the password if you set up the password during registration and press Enter.
12. Windows Vista desktop appears and Welcome Center automatically appears when the computer is started for the first time.
Using the Wireless Keyboard, Mouse and Remote Control Inserting the batteries To 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 battery covers from them. 2. Insert the batteries into the wireless devices. Be sure to install the battery with the correct polarity. 3. Replace the cover of the wireless devices.
Remote control 4. Set the ON/OFF switch to the ON position on the bottom side of the mouse.
Turning on the computer Turn on the computer by pressing the power button on the right side, then check each wireless device works properly with your computer.
Re-setting the ID Channel with Your Wireless Devices Your wireless devices were connected and sync’d to the computer at the factory setting, so you can 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, follow these instructions: Wireless keyboard 1. Press the connect button on the back of the computer with a tip of a pencil or paperclip for 1 to 2 seconds. 2.
Wireless mouse 1. Turn on the wireless mouse. 2. Press the connect button on the back of the computer with a tip of a pencil or paperclip for 1 to 2 seconds. 3. Press the connect button on the bottom of the wireless mouse for 2 to 5 seconds Remote control 1. Press the connect button on the back of the computer with a tip of a pencil or paperclip for 1 to 2 seconds. 2. Press the and buttons simultaneously for 3 to 5 seconds on the remote control.
Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor You can adjust the brightness by clicking the brightness control button on the right side of the LCD panel. There are 4 levels of LCD brightness adjustment available. Each press of the brightness control button will cycle through each level.
Adjusting the Speaker Volume The Speaker volume level can be adjusted easily with the button located on the bottom side of the LCD panel. Speaker Volume button (Up/Down) To adjust the volume level, press the top volume button to increase the volume level and the bottom volume button to decrease the volume level. Mute button Mute button To mute the speaker sound, press it once to enable mute and press it again to disable mute.
Connecting Your Multi-Channel Speakers Connect the speakers to microphone, line-in and line-out jacks Multi-channel speakers (optional) or Connect the speakers to SPDIF jack Multi-channel speakers (optional) AV Receiver (optional) Chapter 2 Getting Started 17
Note ✓ Connecting the speakers will cause a window to appear confirming detection of the device. ✓ When configured for 5.1 audio speaker setup, the MICROPHONE, LINE-IN and LINE-OUT all function as INPUT JACKS). To use multi-channel speakers you should verify that the sound setting is adjusted correctly. To set the multi-channel speakers, follow these steps. 1. Double click Realtek HD Audio Manager icon. 2. Click Speaker Configuration tab and click 5.1 speaker.
3. Click OK button. Adjusting volume The Averatec All-In-One PC has built-in speakers on the front and back of the system.You can adjust the volume by clicking the volume adjustment buttons located on the right side of the LCD panel and / or by using the volume control feature in Windows Vista.
Using the Internal Microphone Your PC comes with a built-in internal microphone near the power button on the left of the computer. Use the built-in internal microphone to record sound for your webcam videos, and to use instant messenger or chat software to have video chats online. You can use the internal microphone from a distance of up to 1.5 feet (one meter) from the Computer.
1. Double click Realtek HD Audio Manager icon. 2. Click Microphone tap. 3. Click Microphone Boost. 4. After adjusting Microphone Boost, click the button. 5. Click the OK button.
Using the Optical Drive The Averatec All-in-One PC is fitted with a slot-type optical drive. Slot-loading CD drive 1. Insert CD/DVD With the system powered on, insert a CD/DVD into the CD/DVD drive. (Slide the CD/DVD into the system with the disc label facing up. If the label side is facing down, the CD will be ejected automatically after two minutes.) 2. Eject CD/DVD Press the button to eject the CD.
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. Note ✓ This system is fitted with a slot-loading optical drive. CDs that are not of the standard size cannot be used in this product. CD 120mm ✓ If you can not eject a CD/DVD from the drive, click Start, choose Computer, right-click on the CD/DVD drive that the CD/DVD is in and choose Eject in the popup menu. ✓ Make sure CD/DVD is not inserted upside down.
Connect to the Internet 1. Press the power button and the Windows Vista start screen will appear. Connect a LAN cable to the LAN connector as shown in the figure below. 2. Configure the communication settings for the system based on your communication environment. When connecting to the Internet via an internet service provider, contact the service provider for more information on required communication settings.
3. Launch Internet Explorer or other communication software.
Using Your Webcam You can take photos and chat with your friends. Take photos Double click the Webcam program. An amber light on the webcam LED indicates your PC is ready to take photos. Video chatting To chat with video, both your system and the system of the person you want to chat with must have a web camera or a CCD camera installed. You also need to download and install a messenger program. The screen that you will see varies depending on the type of the messenger program you’re using. 1.
2. Right-click on your chat partner and then select Show your webcam, as illustrated below. 3.
Using the Wireless LAN To use a wireless network in an office environment where APs (Access Points) are installed, see the following instructions. (The example used here explains how to use the basic Windows configuration features to configure the system. You can also use the program that comes with the wireless LAN card to configure the network.) 1. Right-click on the Wireless Network icon on the status bar, and then select Connect to a network. 2.
3. A window will appear displaying Connecting to xxxxx (Where XXXXX is the name of your router/AP). If a Security key or password is set up, a window will appear where you can enter 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.) 4. When the Successfully connected to xxxxx window appears, confirm the settings and then click Close. Select the right items for your environment, and click Close.
5. Once connection is successfully established, the network icon on the status bar will change its shape.
Using the Multi-Card Reader Averatec’s All-In-One PC accepts many types of multi-media cards into the multi-card reader slot on the right side of the PC. Multi-Media card SD (Secure Digital™), MS-PRO™, MS-PRO™ Duo, MS(Memory Stick™), MMC(MultiMediaCard™), RS-MMC MMC Inserting the multi-media card To insert correctly, refer to the pictures. The cards are not inserted completely, the tip of the cards will remain out of the slot. (Insert cards with label side facing toward the back of the PC.
Note ✓ Click the menu 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 prior to the physical removal of the card.
Watching TV (Optional) You can connect a TV Antenna to the PC. Connecting an external antenna cable directly to the system to watch TV 1. Connect Antenna cable to TV tuner. 2. Click Start, and the select Windows Media Center.
Note ✓ When the Start screen appears, on your first use, select Quick Installation and then click . 3. 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. 6. When the Automatic TV Signal Setup screen appears, select how you would like to proceed and then click Next. (Choosing Configure my TV signal automatically is recommended here.
7. If TV signals are configured normally, select Yes and then click Next. (If necessary, you can manually configure TV signals.) 8. 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.
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For System Setup, setup only the items that you need. Note that incorrect settings of Setup items could result in system malfunction. Start System Setup After powering on the system, press to enter the System Setup screen. BIOS Action Keys Function Key Command Description ESC Exit Leaves a sub-menu to return to the previous menu OR exits the BIOS setup while saving changes.
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Boot Menu Set up Password 1. On the initial System Setup screen, Go to Change Supervisor Password, and then press . 2. On the following screen, enter the password and then press . Enter New Password Confirm New Password Then enter the same password again and press . 3. If you entered the correct password, the following window will appear. Press . This completes setting up a password. Password installed [OK] The Supervisor Password is at a higher level than the User Password.
Supervisor Password Shows the setup status of the Supervisor Password: Installed, if a upervisor Password is set, or Not Installed. User Password Shows the setup status of the User Password: Installed, if a User Password is set, or Not Installed. Change Supervisor Password Setting up a password helps you prevent unauthorized users from accessing the system. In the factory settings, password is Not installed. A password can have up to six alphanumeric characters and/or numbers.
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Expanding the Main Memory There may come a time when you want to expand the main memory capacity. When expanding the main memory,make sure that the specifications of any newly added memory and the currently installed memory are the same. The following instructions are provided to those who are familiar with system assembly/disassembly in order to help them to find the memory specification.
1 Removing the system cover Remove the screws and system cover as shown in the figure.
2 Remove the screws and metal cover.
3 Mounting the main memory If 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 the memory to be inserted. Gently push the memory into the slot until both ejector clips rise to the lock position.
4 Replace the metal cover and fix with the screws.
5 Replacing the system cover Replace the system cover and fix with the screws. 6 Checking memory capacity Once memory installation is complete, restart the system. If an error message related to the memory capacity appears upon booting, press the Del key to enter the system setup screen. Save the setting and exit.
Recovering Your Original Software WARNING - If you recover your hard disk, you will lose all the data and programs on your hard disk. After recovering, you must reinstall any software not originally installed from the factory. Be sure to backup your own data before running the recovery process. - Please run the recovery process after connecting the power adapter to your system. During the recovery process, if the battery is drained, the system will be turned off and it may cause damage to your hard disk.
8 Windows Vista starts and the registration program runs. 9 To set up and register with Microsoft for using your computer, follow the displayed messages. (For more information, refer to “Getting Started with Windows Vista.”) Note ✓ Do not delete the Recovery partition on the Computer Management window for recovery. (This partition takes about 2GB hard disk space.