User’s Guide
Copyright This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be copied or reproduced by any means without the prior consent of Brady Worldwide, Inc. While every precaution has been taken in preparation of this document, Brady assumes no liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.
Standard warranty Brady Worldwide, Inc., through its Varitronics® business unit, warrants the equipment and accessories comprising the VariQuest™ Design Center 1000 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of customer purchase. Original serial number must appear on product. Removal of serial numbers will void this warranty and any equipment and accessories that have been altered or modified in any way and are not as originally purchased will void this warranty.
Safety information Before installing and using the VariQuest™ Design Center 1000, please note the following precautions: • Read all instructions carefully. • Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart or stand. • Do not block the slots and opening on the unit, which are provided for ventilation. • Do not push objects into the ventilation slots, as they may touch high voltage components and result in shock and damage to the components. • Only use the power source indicated on the marking label.
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1 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the VariQuest™ Design Center 1000 (DC1000)! To get the most from your DC1000, please read this user’s guide thoroughly and follow all instructions carefully. Keep this guide near the DC1000 so that it is available for reference. This chapter provides instructions for unpacking and setting up your DC1000.
Unpacking the DC1000 Unpacking the system The DC1000 and cable accessories are packed in a cardboard carton with foam padding for protection during shipment. Carefully unpack the system and keep the packing materials. If you need to ship the DC1000 in the future, repack it as shown below.
Items included in the package Verify that all of the following items have been included in the DC1000 box. If an item is missing or appears damaged, contact your VariQuest™ Dealer immediately. VariQuest™ Design Center 1000 (DC1000) Power cable Windows OS CD-ROM Unpacking and Setup User’s Guide visit www.variquest.
DC1000 components Front view 1 Number 1-4 6 2 3 4 5 Description 1 15-inch TFT LCD touch screen 2 Power button (The button is located underneath and slightly behind the front panel.) 3 USB cover (An additional USB connector can be accessed by opening this cover.
Rear view 1 2 3 4 5 Number Description 1 Customer display cover 2 MSR module 3 CompactFlash card cover 4 Rear cover 5 Rear cover latches Adjusting the display angle The main display can be tilted back from an upright, perpendicular position to about 45 degrees, as shown at right.
Removing the rear cover Follow these steps to remove the rear cover from the DC1000. To replace the cover, reverse steps 2 and 3. 1-6 1. Rotate the display until it is perpendicular. 2. Open the rear cover latches. 3. Remove the rear cover.
Connecting peripheral devices Rear connectors The connectors on the back of the DC1000 are illustrated below. To access the connectors, you need to remove the rear cover as described on the previous page. 1 15 Number 234 14 5 6 13 12 7 11 8 10 9 Description 1 Line out 2 Act LED (green) lights when network activity is detected 3 RJ-45 (LAN) connector Plugging a phone line into this port can damage the connector. CAUTION Be sure to plug ONLY an RJ-45 connector into the LAN port.
Device connections To connect peripheral devices such as the VariQuest™ Poster Maker 3600, the VariQuest™ Cutout Maker 1800 and the VariQuest™ Awards Maker 400, refer to the illustration below. (To access the connectors, you need to remove the rear cover as described on “Removing the rear cover” on page 1-6.) Drivers and utilities needed for the VariQuest devices are preinstalled on the DC1000.
Powering the DC1000 on and off Follow these steps to connect power to the DC1000 and to turn the power on and off. 1. Remove the rear cover as described in “Removing the rear cover” on page 1-6. 2. Connect the power cable to the power supply located inside the DC1000, behind the rear cover. 3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 4. Replace the rear cover. 5. To turn ON the DC1000: Press the power button on the underside of the display panel. The power LED turns on. 6.
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2 Upgrading Components This chapter describes how to upgrade components in the DC1000.
Safety and precautions Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by discharges of static electricity. Working on computers that are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow these guidelines to avoid damage to the computer or injury to yourself. • Always disconnect the unit from the power outlet. • Leave all components inside the static-proof packaging that they ship with until they are ready for installation.
Before you begin Make sure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can get into components and cause a malfunction. Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally damaging the internal components. Most of the electrical and mechanical connections can be disconnected by using your fingers. It is recommended that you do not use needle-nosed pliers to disconnect connectors, because these can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the connectors.
Installing a CompactFlash card The CompactFlash card reader uses an IDE (integrated drive electronics) interface and only supports storage cards. Plug and play is not supported, so cards have to be installed before you turn the DC1000 on. Follow the instructions below to install a CompactFlash card. After installing a card, replace the cover to prevent the card from being accidentally removed while the power is on. 1. Remove the screw and the card reader cover. 2. Insert the CompactFlash card as shown.
3 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to locate and solve problems that you may encounter while using the DC1000.
Troubleshooting Many problems can be traced to something as simple as a loose connection. Check the following before proceeding to the problem-specific solutions on the next page. Troubleshooting tips In each problem-specific section on the next page, try the steps in the order suggested. This may help you solve the problem more quickly. Keep a record of the steps you take when troubleshooting: The information may be useful to technical support or service personnel.
General problems Listed below are some general problems you may encounter with the DC1000. Problem Solution The display screen is dark. Make sure the DC1000 is not in suspend mode by tapping the screen to “wake up” the system. Next, check that the power is on. (Press the power switch again for confirmation.) If the screen is still dark, have the DC1000 serviced. An incorrect date and time are displayed. Correct the date and time using the DOS DATE and TIME commands or the options in the Setup Utility.
Having the DC1000 Serviced If you are unable to solve the problem, you need to have the DC1000 serviced. Follow these steps. 1. Write a description of the problem and a checklist of the steps you took when trying to fix the problem. The information may be useful to the service personnel. 2. Contact your VariQuest™ Dealer for further instructions. 3. If instructed to do so by your VariQuest Dealer, pack the DC1000 in the original carton. See “Unpacking the system” on page 1-2.
Specifications Processor Supports Socket 370 CPU Memory One 184-pin DIMM socket to support for up to 1GB of high speed DDR266 memory Chipset CLE266 NB - VIA 548-pin BGA VT8623 North Bridge, support 100/133MHz FSB SB - VIA 487-pin BGA VT8235 South Bridge BIOS Award Plug and Play BIOS Supports APM and ACPI Jumper-free setting on COM port and cash drawer port voltage selection Onboard graphics Integrated AGP Graphic Embedded MPEG-2 Decoder AGP 8x Internal Bus (No external port) Frame buffer size with
