i User Manual for a Fujitsu-Siemens PC Help with problems and information, frequently asked questions
Dear customer We are pleased that you have chosen a system from Fujitsu Siemens Computers. We are sure that you will not regret this decision. The analysis of information and feedback provided by our customers led us to produce this manual and to keep it constantly updated. Our experience shows that general publications about PCs designed for users are not always helpful in every case. These documents cannot deal in concrete terms with the specifics of the PC purchased.
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Contents General safety information and initial startup 1 Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions......................1 2 Startup ..........................................................................................7 2.1 Connecting the computer........................................................7 2.1.1 Computer connections ......................................................7 2.1.2 Connections, controls and indicators on the front of the PC .............................................
2.3 The working memory ..............................................................4 2.4 Slots ........................................................................................4 2.5 The graphics card ...................................................................6 i Our tips and hints ….....................................................7 ... for setting the screen refresh rate (refresh rate).................7 ... to change the graphics card ...............................................7 .
i Our tips and hints … ....................................................23 ... on establishing WLANs.....................................................23 ... for configuring a WLAN connection ..................................24 2.10 Drives ..................................................................................27 2.10.1 Floppy disk drive (optional) ...........................................27 2.10.2 Hard disk .......................................................................
i Our tips and hints …...................................................42 ... for using the BIOS.............................................................42 ... accessing the BIOS ..........................................................42 3.4 Drivers...................................................................................43 3.5 INTERNET ............................................................................45 i Our tips and hints … ...................................................
i Our tips and hints … ....................................................65 ... on the SCALEO X.............................................................65 5.3 Installing expansion modules................................................65 5.4 Installing additional hard disks and drives ............................67 6 Troubleshooting (FAQ) ...............................................................68 6.1 Software error messages......................................................68 6.
General safety information and initial startup
Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions 1 Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions Your PC complies with the relevant safety regulations for IT equipment. Should you have any questions with regard to whether you can use the unit where intended please contact your sales agent or our service department. • Keep this safety information and the other documentation (such as the quick guide, operating instructions and CD) with the unit.
Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions Electromagnetic compatibility • External units, such as monitors, joysticks, etc., may only be connected to the interface ports with screened cables to meet the harmonised standards under electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) legislation. • You may only operate the unit if its rated voltage matches the local mains voltage.
Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions • • • • The unit can be equipped with a power output which may only be used to connect a monitor. Never open the power supply unit! The components (e. g. power supply) marked with a warning (e.g. lightning) may only be opened, removed or exchanged by authorised qualified personnel. If the BIOS needs to be updated, only use Fujitsu Siemens Computers updates. When installing additional components (e.g. hard disks) ensure that there is adequate cooling.
Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions • Look after the optical drive and prevent mechanical damage as well as premature ware of the storage media by taking the following advice: − Only insert CDs/DVDs in the drive when required and remove them after use. − Store the CDs/DVDs in appropriate cases. Protect them from heat and direct sunlight. Cleaning • Clean your PC regularly. Before doing so, switch off the PC and any peripherals, removing the plug from the socket.
Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions Additional notes for proper operation • Position the unit so that there is adequate air for cooling. Never cover the ventilation slots on the unit. This could cause overheating and thus shorten the life of your unit. • Protect your device from very high humidity, direct sunlight as well as high and extremely low temperatures. If the device is brought from a cold environment into a warmer installation site, bedewing may occur.
Safety, precautionary and compliance instructions • • • The hard disk has already been formatted and the operating system has been installed. It will only need to be formatted if the drive has to be reconfigured. The "Product Recovery" CD/DVD supplied can only be used to restore/install your operating system if a motherboard with a Fujitsu Siemens Computers BIOS is being used. Consumer PC systems are not suitable for high security and medical applications.
Startup 2 Startup 2.1 Connecting the computer 2.1.1 Computer connections Most of a computer's connections are located at its rear. Which connections are present and where they can be found depends on the particular computer model. The most commonly used connections are listed in the following table.
Startup SPDIF IN SPDIF Out Yellow Digital sound connection see also manual on the motherboard and "Tips and tricks" Black Connection for USB 2.0 devices (e.g. keyboard, IR sender/receiver module, scanner, printer) USB 2.03) Cinch socket or USB socket white USB Black white Connection for IEEcompatible devices (e.g.
Startup 1) Caution: Under the connection, there may be a toggle switch for changing the power supply from 230 V to 115 V. The factory setting is 230 V . 2) With an additionally installed soundcard, the sound function on the motherboard is not activated or "Sound onboard" is not available. 3) Important information on USB 2.0: In order to guarantee a reliable data transfer rate, we recommend that you use USB connecting cable with a maximum length of 4 m.
Startup 2.2 Connection Before you switch on the computer, please connect 1. the monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer (if applicable), modem and any other peripheral units to the PC. Please refer to the information in the chapter "Computer Connections", as well as the information in the "Quick Guide". 2. First connect the power cable supplied to the power socket on the PC and then plug it into a 230 V or 115 V power socket (plug strip).
Startup Note on Microsoft®Windows XP Home Edition and Professional Fujitsu Siemens Computers has pre-installed Microsoft®Windows XP in such a way that you can use the product immediately. If you want to change critical hardware components, it may be necessary to reactivate the system. In this case, follow the program instructions after changing the hardware. In case of any queries, please contact our Help Desk (www.fujitsu-siemens.com/service).
Transporting the system 3 Transporting the system If you are going to transport your computer over a long distance, for example in a vehicle, you must ensure that the data carriers are not at risk of being damaged by the transport. When transporting the computer in a vehicle, always make a complete backup of the hard disk on an external data carrier. If you are transporting the PC only a short distance, i.e. only to another room or to a different desk, a backup need not necessarily be carried out.
Guarantee services 4 Guarantee services For our systems we generally grant guarantee claims according to the German Civil Code as well as additional guarantee services on agreement (see the corresponding service documentation for details). The system you have purchased has been produced to environmentally sound standards and strict quality standards by our company, which is certified to DIN ISO 9001 and DIN EN ISO 144001.
Technical data and operating conditions Technical data and operating conditions Technical data ≤5W (0 W only possible when directly disconnected from the power supply – disconnect the power plug or switch off the unit with the on/off switch on the rear of the housing) 230 V~ (optional wide range 100 V240 V 50/60 Hz) 50 Hz (60 Hz) Power drain when unit is switched off – ATX mains supply unit Input voltage Rated frequency Rated input current (corresponds to details on the label on the rear or underside of
Supplement to the operating instructions Supplement to the operating instructions Guidelines and Environmental Protection An important characteristic of our products, alongside quality and performance, is environmental friendliness. (I) Protection of resources with energy-saving functions Our units generally have energy-saving modes.
Supplement to the operating instructions − Operating Instructions The documentation delivered with the unit has been printed solely on chlorine-free paper. The documents mentioned above can be viewed at the manufacturer if required.
i Help with problems and information, frequently asked questions
1 Guidelines 1.1 EMC directives Abbreviation for "ElectroMagnetic Compatibility". As well as the effects of electrical smog on human health, the effects of electronic devices and installations on other electrical systems are also an important aspect of many discussions today. It is not without good reason that the standards for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) have recently been drastically tightened in the area of computers and radio networks. 1.
to allow the free movement of these goods within the European internal market. The directive, the RTTE directive 1999/5 EC (Radio equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity) has been implemented in German law by the FTEG (Funkanlagen und Telekommunikations Endeinrichtungs Gesetz – Radio equipment and Telecommunications Terminal law). The directive was published on 7.4.1999 in the EU Official Gazette L91/1999 and was thus brought into law.
2 Hardware Hardware is a very commonly used term in computer technology. It simply refers to all the components of a PC and its peripherals (e.g. printers, scanners etc.). i Our tips and hints … ... on saving energy • We recommend connecting the system and the peripherals to a standard switchable plug strip. This makes disconnecting the entire system from the mains easier, safer and clearer. • PC systems and peripherals that do not have a mains switch and are connected to the mains are on "Standby" mode.
the system’s control and calculation operations. The description of a PC system normally specifies the processor type and its speed. i Our tips and hints … ... on the LGA-775 processor socket A few systems are using a new Intel CPU. The new LGA-775 processor socket is technically configured so that the contact between the socket (pins) and the CPU (contact points) can be made with adjacent contact pins. Caution! Conventional 478pin processors may not be used.
for other cards, e.g. multimedia, TV card, modem, the PCI slots are available. The trend is towards PCI Express X1. Slots for memory modules to equip the working memory, so-called DIMM sockets (abbreviation for "Dual In-Line Memory Modules", memory modules with two rows of contacts) are also components of the motherboard. The memory banks can be equipped with the following memory modules: • • SD RAM, 168 pin (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory).
to process data. This means that two memory access actions are realised per clock pulse, thereby achieving double the transmission rate. With some memory modules, the configuration of the memory banks is dependent on the motherboard’s chip set. Information on this can be found in the motherboard documentation. Detailed information about slots and the BIOS can be found in the documentation for the motherboard. 2.
Modern screen designs use the "Plug and Play" function to set the optimum parameters automatically. To do this, they use the DDC (Display Data Channel). If the monitor and the graphics card are DDC-compatible, they exchange their information via the operating system and adjust to one other optimally. Please follow the instructions in your monitor’s user manual. Games and graphics applications can take up a great deal of memory.
... for the memory settings of your graphics card If the graphics card is on board, a section of the working memory is used as a graphics card memory. If, for applications that use a lot of memory (games etc.), it should be necessary to expand the graphic memory, then it is possible to change it in the BIOS. The motherboard manual describes how you can change the memory capacity. If the process is not described, it is not possible to adjust the graphic memory.
Deactivate the "DirectDraw acceleration" function. ... on connecting and the settings for a second screen output device (TV, monitor) If your PC is equipped with a second screen connection, this is generally located on the rear of the PC; it can be that after a driver is reinstalled the playback screen of the second output device (monitor or TV) may be dark. This may happen if you have downloaded and used a new driver version from the Internet.
• • • • by your PC, and then make the following settings on your computer: Right click on the desktop and then click on "Properties" In the "Display properties" window click on "Settings" and then on "Advanced". The settings specific to the graphics cards will appear. One or more tabs with the name of the VGA card installed will be shown. Refer to the documentation for the graphics card installed in your PC for the advanced settings for two display devices.
Analog TV cards With analog television, the picture and sound information to be transmitted is prepared according to a modulation process and forwarded on in wave form in a medium such as air or via a cable. This requires an analog TV card with analog antenna input. Digital TV cards A digital TV card is required to receive digital programmes via the PC. The signal is transmitted according to the standard for the compression of TV signals, MPEG-2 (Motion Pictures Experts Group, 2nd standard).
i Our tips and hints … ... on DVB-C reception via cable Find out from your cable provider which programs you can receive digitally. ... on DVB-T reception via antenna This reception option is one of the most modern signal transmission technologies for TV reception and is still not available everywhere. Find out from your dealer or via the Internet whether you have the option of using DVB-T television. ...
2.7 The soundcard It is no longer possible to imagine many applications without sound, e.g. DVD films, TV, games, Internet radio etc. Soundcards convert digital signals into analog signals that can be processed by speakers or amplifiers (DA converter). When recording, e.g. with a microphone, analog signals are converted into digital signals (AD converter).
• Soundcard and SPDIF You will be able to tell if SPDIF is available on the soundcard by the cinch socket or the digital optical sound connection labelled with SPDIF. If you want to use this signal, you will need a speaker system with a decoder that can process digital signals. With a digital optical sound connection you will require a loudspeaker system with decoder which has digital optical input. Make sure you follow the operating instructions for the decoder.
With this audio standard, the majority of the processing work is assigned to the main processor. It is responsible for synthesiser functions and mixes the digital data. The audio data is then converted and sent to a Codec. This then converts the data into audio signals. In the recording direction, the Codec digitises the data and the processor is then responsible for converting the data into appropriate file formats and sampling rates.
i Our tips and hints … ... Example AC97 setting Below, we illustrate how to make the appropriate settings using the example of the "ALC 650" Codec chip for AC 97. 2. The following screen will appear. You can then select the language. Confirm with "OK". icon in 1. Click on the the bottom right of the task bar. 3. If you then select the "Speaker Configuration" tab, you can activate the desired 2, 4 or 6-channel mode. This program also shows the connections for the speakers.
... Example of the HDA setting When you use an audio socket, the menu for the "Realtek" player automatically appears with the associated "Audio Wizard". The socket in use flashes. Fig.1: Front of the PC Fig. 2: Rear of the PC The appropriate socket can be configured here. Fig. 3 Here you can select the audio equipment which you have connected to the front of the PC. Fig. 4 Here you can select the audio equipment which you have connected to the rear of the PC.
Fig. 5 ... for testing the microphone connection Some system configurations are supplied with an activated front microphone connection as standard. If the microphone connection is not working, you should check whether the microphone connection is activated. • Right click on the "Speaker icon" in the "Task bar". • Click on "Adjust audio properties". "Sound and audio equipment properties" appears. • "Recording control" appears under "Voice" – "Voice recording" – "Volume".
Select" or "Alternative microphone" and close the open window. This setting activates the microphone connection on the rear of the PC. (if necessary test as above) 2.8 Modem and ISDN card MODEM Modem is an abbreviation for "MODulator/DEModulator".
i Our tips and hints … ... for setting the country code When dialling country and area codes, WindowsXP uses the settings that are entered under "Telephony" in the Control Panel. After installation of Windows a country, e.g. "United Kingdom", may already be entered under Location/Country. This may lead to wrong numbers being dialled when using the modem.
2.9 Wireless LAN (WLAN) WLAN stands for Wireless Local Area Network, i.e. a cable-free network. The IEEE standard 802.11(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) for wireless LANs (WLANs) offers two configuration methods for wireless networks, the ad-hoc mode and the infrastructure mode. Ad-hoc mode (peer-to-peer work group) In an ad-hoc network, individual computers are connected to each other as required. In other words, there is no fixed structure or fixed points in the network.
Infrastructure mode (AccessPoint) With a wireless AccessPoint your can operate a WLAN in the infrastructure mode. You may then connect a wireless connection to several wireless devices within a specified area or the range of the AccessPoint. Communication with the wireless nodes is via an antenna. In infrastructure mode, the wireless AccessPoint converts the data transmitted in the form of radio waves into Ethernet data and thereby forms the bridge between the individual wireless clients and the wired LAN.
i Our tips and hints … ... on establishing WLANs Checking the hardware and drivers Switch your WLAN adapter on. The operating instructions for your device will tell you where to activate the WLAN function. Proceed as follows: Click on "Start" > "Control Panel" > "Performance and Maintenance" > "System" > "Hardware" > "Device manager". Double click on Network adapter. Caution! The name of the WLAN adapter may differ from device to device.
When you double click on the WLAN adapter, you will see its properties such as manufacturer, driver version and date as well as resource settings. ... for configuring a WLAN connection 1. Click on "Start" > "Connect with" > "Wireless network connection". The following window will appear. Should there be another WLAN device in range, this will be displayed in the list of "available wireless networks" as shown here in the example. The displayed name "CONNECT2AIR" represents the device’s SSID.
4. Activate the function "Use Windows to configure the settings". Click on "Add“.
5. Enter the SSID in the "Network name (SSID)" field of the device to which the connection is to be established. The network names (SSID) can be obtained from the operator of the receiver. If the connection requires data encoding, activate the function "Data encoding" and enter the required key in the "Network key" field. 6. Click on "OK". To connect two WLAN devices with each other in ad-hoc mode, execute the specified steps for both devices and enter the same SSID in this window.
This completes the establishment of the WLAN connection. 2.10 Drives Device, which can write and read storage media such as diskettes or hard disks, in order to save data permanently, i.e. even after the power is turned off. 2.10.1 Floppy disk drive (optional) Your computer is optionally equipped with a floppy disk drive. A diskette is a thin, flexible plastic disc, which is coated with a magnetic substance. This is then placed in a more or less stable housing.
The table below shows which formats can be processed: Comment DD HD ED 720 KB 1.44 MB 2.88 MB Motherboard dependent and special floppy drive required To work with a 3½" disk, insert it into the drive with the label facing upwards and the read/write slot first. To remove the disk, press the eject button; the disk can then be removed. Eject button 3½" drive Caution! The LED on the disk drive will light up while the diskette is being accessed.
2.10.2 Hard disk The hard disk is a rigid disc, which is coated with a magnetic substance and protected by a metal housing (hard disk drive). A hard disk drive essentially consists of several discs, a spindle motor, read/write heads and a device for positioning the head. The hard disk is located inside your computer, but it can be exchanged. Hard disks work in accordance with ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment). This describes the protocol in accordance with which the data is transported via the cables.
i Our tips and hints … ... for expanding your system If you wish to install an additional hard disk, refer to the motherboard description to determine which connection options are available. 2.10.3 Optical drives Front view This is a basic overview of the controls. The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical changes / reconfigure the controls. Basic diagram 2 1 1 2 3 4 Drive cover This cover prevents dust entering the drive.
Insert a thin item (e.g. a straightened paper clip) into the emergency ejection opening and press carefully until the drive opens. Pull the drive out by hand and remove the disk. This function is intended for emergencies only. To avoid mechanical damage, this function should not normally be used.
3 Jumper The CD-ROM drive is configured via jumpers. These determine how the device will be addressed by the IDE controller. If the jumper is set to Master, the device works in Master mode, to Slave in Slave mode. If the jumper is set to CSEL, the device can be controlled with the help of the CSEL interface signal (Cable SELect). CSEL Master Slave 4 IDE connection This socket is used for the connection of a data/control cable. This 40-pin ribbon cable connects the CD-ROM drive and the IDE controller.
CD/DVD data carriers The CDs/DVDs available in the market correspond to different standards. Not every CD/DVD can be read by every optical drive. CD-ROM Abbreviation for “Compact Disk - Read Only Memory”. A CD ROM is a CD storage medium, on which up to 700 Mbytes of digitised data is stored. However, this data cannot be changed and can only be read by an optical drive. In principle, CD-ROMs are read in the same way as audio CDs but cannot be used in audio equipment.
able to be played on European equipment and vice versa. For this purpose, the world was divided into six regions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. USA, Canada Japan, Europe, Middle East, South Africa South-east Asia Australia, South and Central America, New Zealand Africa, former USSR, India China DVD drives resemble CD-ROM drives and are downwards compatible, which means that they can also read CD-ROMs, CD-RWs and audio CDs. DVD+RW drive Like CD-RW drives, DVD+RW drives can both read and write storage media.
i Our tips and hints … ... on playing DVDs with WinDVD Player With some DVD films, you may find that the picture freezes. A possible solution to this problem is that you need to disable "Accelerated hardware decoding". To do this, use the following setting: • • • • Right click while WinDVD Player is open. In the subsequent menu, click on "Setup" and then on "Video". Deactivate: "Use accelerated hardware decoding" (remove check mark). Click on "Apply" and then on "OK". This completes the process. ...
the fifth time, the code is retained as a permanent code; you should therefore be careful about changing it. If you set the same regional code as in the last installation, this is not registered as a change. This process is determined on the hardware side and cannot be cancelled using software. Before buying a DVD video, you should check that the regional code on the DVD video matches the code set on your PC. ...
3 Software 3.1 General Information Software is a chain of logic operations that tells the hardware, which operations are to be executed. These logic operations are known as programs. These programs consist of commands and instruction sequences. These are processed electronically in bits and bytes. A bit is the smallest unit of electronic information. As it is very complicated to handle individual bits, 8 bits are combined in a byte. The byte is the basic unit of measurement in the computer world.
circumstances when blank CDs are inserted. Leave the Autostart function for the CD-RW drive (burner) deactivated. ... for driver installation when restoring your system If you should need to re-install your system, we urgently recommend that, as far as possible, you backup all files before complete reinstallation.
... for automatically opening files of the same format Right click on a file icon (e.g. with the file extension .jpg). Select "Open with" and click on "Select program". The following screen will appear: Here, you can assign a file type to a program which you want to use to open files of that type. If you want this file type to always be opened using the selected program, use the mouse to enter a check mark in "Always use this program to open these files".
3.2 The operating system The operating system is the "organiser" of your computer; the operating system coordinates all functions e.g. for the graphics card, the soundcard, the modem the network card and the external devices using drivers. If your operating system should fail to start, or if faults should occur on your hard drive, it may be necessary to reinstall the pre-installed software.
i Our tips and hints … ... for creating a restore checkpoint • • • • Click on "Start"/"Control Panel"/"Performance and Maintenance" and then on "System recovery". Select the option "Create recovery checkpoint" and then click on "Next". In the field "Description of recovery checkpoint", enter a name to identify this recovery checkpoint. The system recovery automatically adds the date and time when the checkpoint was created to this name. Click on "Create" to complete this process. ...
3.3 BIOS BIOS is the abbreviation for "Basic Input Output System". The BIOS is the hardware-specific core of an operating system, which is not deleted when the system is turned off and is located in the EPROM. Data is written to this chip once, can only be read by the computer, and can only be changed at a later date using special programs (Flash-BIOS). Each time the computer is turned on, the BIOS first of all runs a self-test.
3.4 Drivers Drivers are programs, which allow interaction between the computer, operating system and other components. It is therefore important to install the correct component drivers for the correct operating system. The drivers we have tested are coordinated with the component manufacturer and tailored for the system supplied and are normally found on the "Drivers & Utility" CD/DVD or on an enclosed Drivers CD-ROM/diskette.
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3.5 INTERNET The Internet is the world’s largest computer network, and consists of many individual networks linked to one another. The features or "services" of the Internet include electronic mail (e-mail) and file transfer (FTP). When using Internet services, it is important to use antiviral software and to update it regularly. i Our tips and hints … ...
... for using antiviral software Fujitsu Siemens Computers systems are always supplied with preinstalled antiviral software. If you have completely set up the antiviral software and you decide to purchase another piece of antiviral software, you must always uninstall the fully installed antiviral software properly first. Otherwise, installation of a second piece of antiviral software without previously uninstalling the existing software may be successful but could lead to severe software conflicts.
4 Peripherals Peripherals are external components of the computer, i.e. devices connected to the PC such as monitor, keyboard, printer, etc.. 4.1 Keyboard 4.1.1 Keyboard areas and important keys The keyboard is the "actual" interface between the user and the computer. It is used to input commands. It is similar in design to a typewriter, but has a few more keys. Adjusting the keyboard The keyboard may be positioned flat or gently inclined to suit individual needs.
With the straight design place the wrist support on a flat surface and press the keyboard down from above with the notches on the underside of the keyboard lined up with the pins on the wrist support until it slots into place. The wrist support is intended for breaks during typing. You should not therefore rest the balls of your thumbs on the wrist support while typing. Connecting the keyboard Connect the keyboard before turning on the PC.
Main keyboard The layout of the main keyboard essentially corresponds to that of a typewriter keyboard. Pressing a key generates the corresponding character and moves the cursor forward by one position. Most keys have a repeat function, i.e. if you hold down the key, the entry of that character is repeated. However, there are a few countryspecific keys (so-called dead keys) which do not cause the cursor to move forwards when pressed.
keypad, it is possible to toggle between cursor movement and the input of numbers. The CAPS LOCK key < > This key is used to enter upper case letters. If this key is engaged, the central LED ("Caps Lock" / "< >" / "A") is illuminated on the keyboard. Pressing the CAPS LOCK key again reverses the lock (depending on the operating system). The key The function of this key is program-dependent. It is always used in connection with other keys.
Description of the Windows-specific keys: WIN key Function Description 1 st& 2nd key + Windows Manual Appendix Key combinations 3rdkey + Windows Manual Appendix Key combination You can also work with this keyboard if you do not have Windows installed. If this is the case, these keys have no function. The numeric keypad Number keys The keys in this block have two purposes. Firstly, they represent the numbers 0 to 9 and the comma, secondly the cursor control functions.
The key The key is the Insert key. In the operating system mode, characters on the screen can be replaced by being overwritten with a new character. The key can be switched to the insert mode, and the newly entered characters are inserted at the cursor position. Please note that the use of this key may be program-dependent. The key The key is used to delete the character at which or before which the cursor stands. Programs may assign this key other functions.
<> moves the cursor one character to the left moves the cursor to the beginning of the line or to the top left corner of the screen moves the cursor to the end of the line or to the bottom right corner of the screen moves the display one screen page down moves the display one screen page up Function keys The general function keys, labelled to , each have a different use depending on the program being used.
Functions accessed by pressing several keys simultaneously The following key combinations are used in the WINDOWS operating system control panel; their function is to some extent program-dependent: + + System reboot Pressing the three keys simultaneously aborts the current program and reboots the operating system. Caution: Data which has not been saved to the main memory will be lost. + Program halt Simultaneously pressing Ctrl and Pause aborts the current program.
4.1.2 The multifunction keyboard Multifunction keyboards have additional keys (multimedia keys) which can be used to activate functions more quickly. The following description of the keys applies for: Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP. Previous track This button can be used to skip back to the previous track in the active play-back device. Stop This button stops the playing of a track. Play/pause This button is used to start playing a track as with a CD player or to pause a track briefly.
4.1.3 Wireless keyboard If your PC comes with a wireless keyboard, usually in combination with a wireless mouse, please refer to the special instructions in the accompanying manual. Using the keyboard The keyboard is configured for ergonomic and healthy working. Awkward configuration of the input and output devices, incorrect arm or seat posture and uninterrupted use of the keyboard or mouse may lead to tension, tiredness and injury to the musculoskeletal system (nerves, muscles, tendons and joints).
i Our tips and hints … ... on the keyboard connection cable Should your keyboard be equipped with a keyboard where the connection cable and the keyboard are delivered separately, attach the the circular 6-pin PS/2 plug (mini DIN connector, purple) to the corresponding socket on the PC, and the square 6-pin keyboard connector to the keyboard. ...
4.2 Mouse The mouse is an input device which is guided by hand over a flat and horizontal surface. The recording of the movement takes place mechanically or optically. The mouse movement is analysed by the computer and the cursor is moved accordingly across the screen. At appropriate positions, the mouse buttons can be used to activate actions such as inputs, opening and closing files or charts. The two-button wheel mouse can be used as a two-button mouse in all operating systems.
i Our tips and hints … ... ...for the function of the wheel mouse If you require further information about the functions of the wheel mouse and want to access the menus for assigning functions and changing the settings, the procedure is as follows: • • Click on "Start" and select "Control panel". Click on the icon or name "Mouse" to open the "Mouse properties" dialog box. Here, you can adjust the mouse properties individually to match your working methods. ...
4.3 Monitor A monitor is, of course, part of the PC. It is the visual medium of communication between the user and the machine. It is important that you follow the instructions relating to ergonomics, which should be contained in the instruction manual for the monitor. These include: Correct posture, correct distance between the eyes and the monitor (approx. 50 cm), positioning of the keyboard within optimum reach of the hands. 4.
5 Expansion of performance 5.1 Upgrading the system Your system is of a modular configuration. This means that in general you have the option of upgrading your system with various components and modules (e.g. working memory, hard disk, graphics card, etc.) obtainable from your specialist dealer or a computer shop. i Our tips and hints … ... on component expansion Before expanding your system, find out from the motherboard description which components are compatible with your system.
5.2 Opening and closing the housing CAUTION! • • Only qualified personnel should open the PC. Tampering with the unit will result in a loss of the right to guarantee claims and the discontinuation of the manufacturer’s guarantee obligation. Compliance with the harmonised standards according to the legislation regarding electromagnetic compatibility of units and compliance with the low voltage directive may be interfered with.
Opening the housing SCALEO L / SCALEO P 2 1 0 1 SCALEO T 3 2 1 63
SCALEO 600 1 0 1 90° 3 2 SCALEO 800 1 1 0 push 3 2 64 90°
Closing the housing Follow the opening process in reverse to close the PC. i Our tips and hints … ... on the SCALEO X With the SCALEO X, during assembly the locking mechanism locks in place itself by pressing on the side wall, as shown in step 1. CAUTION! When closing the housing, ensure that the cover is firmly and correctly in place. Check all locking mechanisms such as screws, slides etc., to ensure that these are mounted as they were by the factory prior to you opening the housing. 5.
Removing the slot cover when slot cover screwed in place • Loosen the screws on the slot cover in question and remove the cover. • Install the expansion module in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. • Fix the module in place with the screws from the slot cover. • Follow the opening process in reverse to close the PC.
5.4 Installing additional hard disks and drives Your PC also gives you the option of installing additional hard disks (HD) or drives. Once you have opened the housing in accordance with all of the aforementioned safety instructions, you can use the technical options available to enhance your system.
6 Troubleshooting (FAQ) There are two general types of error message: • • Software error messages System error messages 6.1 Software error messages Software error messages are displayed on the screen by the operating system or an application. These messages generally appear after you have started the operating system or when you run an application. If this type of error message appears, refer to the manual for the respective application or the operating system to find out how to resolve this error. 6.
• • The worst-case scenario is that the operating system has been damaged, e.g. by a virus. If this is the case, execute a "complete reinstallation of the operating system". If you correctly follow the instructions under "Complete reinstallation of the operating system" and reinstallation is still not possible, there could be a defect in one of the system components such as the power supply unit or on the hard disk.
• Check the display settings. You will find further information on this subject in the operating instructions for your monitor. The keyboard is producing characters other than those shown on the keys. • • Check the display light on the keyboard to make sure that the NUM LOCK or CAPS LOCK KEYS are not activated. The relevant LED at the top right of the keyboard lights up. Pressing the CAPS LOCK key again reverses the lock (depending on the operating system).
