Everex Impact GD3300 User Manual

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  • Page 2: User Manual

    User Manual...
  • Page 3 Everex. Reliance on any such opinion, advice, statement, memorandum, or information shall be at the sole discretion of the user. Everex reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in any portion of these materials at any time without notice.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Safety Instructions This computer has been tested for conformance to international safety regulations. Like any electronic device, however, the computer should be used with care. To protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the computer, read and follow all the safety instructions mentioned in this manual.
  • Page 5: Power Cord Set Requirements

    This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will tread on the cord.
  • Page 6 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL The CD-ROM / DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW drive in this computer is a laser product. The CD-ROM / DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW drive’s classification label (shown below) is location on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Caution: Use to any controls or adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiate exposure.
  • Page 7 Vaihda paristo ainostaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käyteet paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC Regulations. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 8 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Television antenna connectors protection (for system TV tuner card) External television antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the product, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
  • Page 9 The TV antenna supplied with any TV Tuner module is intended for Indoor use only. Please do not use your TV Tuner module outdoors. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power or circuits.
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Welcome to IMPACT PC! Placement Tips...2 Chapter 2 Unpacking the Box Selecting a Site ...3 Check List...3 Chapter 3 System Overview Front Panel ...4 Rear Panel ...6 Chapter 4 Computer Setup Setting up the AC Input voltage selection ...9 Connect the Power Cord ...10 Connecting your PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard...10 Connecting your monitor ...11...
  • Page 11: Welcome To Impact Pc

    Chapter 1 Welcome to IMPACT PC! Congratulations on your purchase of IMPACT PC! You will find that the IMPACT PC has the following advantages: • Efficient Cooling: The IMPACT’s efficient cooling system and heat vents provide for better airflow, allowing the system to maintain a low temperature.
  • Page 12: Placement Tips

    IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Placement Tips Your IMPACT PC should be set up correctly according to this user manual, and your own comfort and ergonomic needs. Please refer to the following tips to create a comfortable and healthy working environment for you: Adjustable Seat: If you plan to use your IMPACT PC for extended periods, select a highly adjustable office chair with a five-pronged base.
  • Page 13: Unpacking The Box

    Chapter 2 Unpacking the Box Selecting a Site Before unpacking the IMPACT PC, prepare a suitable workspace for your computer. Choose a steady, level and clean surface near an electrical outlet. Also ensure that the computer has enough space around it to allow for proper airflow, especially at the rear of the computer near the fan.
  • Page 14: System Overview

    IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Chapter 3 System Overview Front Panel Features are shown in Figure 3.1, and are described as follows: Figure 3.1 Note: Depending on the model, your computer’s components may vary and look slightly different than those pictured. Optical Disc Drive Eject Button: Press this button to eject a 5.25-inch optical disc.
  • Page 15 Card Reader: Insert memory cards into these slots. Hard Disk Drive LED: This LED lights up to indicate that the hard drive is being accessed. Power Button & Power Indicator: Use this button to turn the IMPACT PC on and off. If the button is held down for one second, the system will enter Suspend mode.
  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Rear Panel Features are shown in Figure 3.2, and are described as follows: Figure 3.2 Power Socket: This toggle switch allows you to select the system voltage (115 / 230 V) appropriate to your area. Connect the system unit’s power cord to this socket;...
  • Page 17 CAUTION: Before you plug in the AC power cord, you must first check to ensure the voltage toggle switch setting is appropriate for your geographical area. Power Socket Voltage Toggle Switch: This toggle switch allows you to select the system voltage (115 / 230 V) appropriate to your area.
  • Page 18 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL recording on your computer or playback through the Line-Out device. 15. Expansion Slot Covers: These covers can be removed to install add-on cards, as described later. 16. Phone Port Connect to telephone. 17. Line Port Connect to Central office line...
  • Page 19: Computer Setup

    Chapter 4 Computer Setup IMPACT is easy to be set up. After remove the IMPACT from shipping box, please follow the steps below to finish its setup. Setting up the AC Input voltage selection The AC Input Voltage Selection can be found at the back of your computer.
  • Page 20: Connect The Power Cord

    IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Connect the Power Cord Connect the power cable to the computer and then plug into a power supply. Connecting your PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard PS/2 Mouse and P/S2 keyboard can be found at the back of your computer.
  • Page 21: Connecting Your Monitor

    Connecting your monitor Monitor port can be found at the back of your computer. It can be identified easily by color of navy blue. Connecting the modem Connect your JR11 cable out to the wall jack. COMPUTER SETUP...
  • Page 22: Connecting The Ethernet

    IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Connecting the Ethernet Connect the RJ45 cable to the LAN port to get access to internet. Connecting Your Printer Connect the printer cable to the printer port at the back of your computer. Please make sure that both printer and computer are turned off.
  • Page 23: Recovery Procedures For Vista For End User

    Chapter 5 Recovery Procedures for Vista for End User The hard disk is divided into RP & UP. RP - recovery partition, stores system files and is hidden by default UP – user partition, can be again divided into 2 parts (system files area + user data area).
  • Page 24 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Select “Repair Your Computer” to go into recovery mode…. The following recovery mode selection menu will show: Click Next to proceed the Non Destructive Recovery. Then again, program asks you to make further confirmations for Non Destructive Recovery, please click OK buttons.
  • Page 25 SYSTEM RECOVERY Non Destructive Recovery takes place now. After recovery is done, a message will appear to show that recovery is a success. Click OK button to reboot the OS or wait for the timeout, then OS reboots.
  • Page 26 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Destructive Recovery from Hard Disk (System files from RP on Hard Disk are copied to system files area in UP, and user data area is formatted.) When OS starts to boot, press F8, the following screen will show: Select “Repair Your Computer”...
  • Page 27 Click Advanced button to go into Destructive Recovery mode, then next screen will show: Click Next, then the program will ask you to make further confirmations for Destructive Recovery, just click OK buttons. SYSTEM RECOVERY...
  • Page 28 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Destructive Recovery takes place now.
  • Page 29 SYSTEM RECOVERY After recovery is done, a message will appear to show that recovery is a success. Click OK button to reboot the OS or wait for the timeout, then OS reboots.
  • Page 30 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Make Recoveries from Recovery DVD There is also a copy of RP on the Recovery DVD. 3 methods are available (Non Destructive, Destructive & Full Recoveries) for making Recoveries from Recovery DVD, we will give detailed explanations for these 3 methods in the following: Standard Recoveries include Non Destructive &...
  • Page 31 Hint: When there is just 1 UP, then Destructive Recovery performs the same recovery as Full Recovery II.a Non Destructive Recovery from Recovery DVD Insert the recovery DVD into the DVD drive, then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS, when DVD boots, the following screen shows, Please choose “Standard Mode”.
  • Page 32 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Then the following screen will show:...
  • Page 33 SYSTEM RECOVERY Click Next to proceed the Non Destructive Recovery. Then again, program asks you to make further confirmations for Non Destructive Recovery, please click OK .
  • Page 34 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Non Destructive Recovery takes place now, after recovery is done, a message will appear to show that recovery is a success. Click OK button to reboot the OS or wait for the timeout, then OS reboots. II.b Destructive Recovery from Recovery DVD...
  • Page 35 SYSTEM RECOVERY Insert the recovery DVD into the DVD drive, then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS, when DVD boots, the following message shows, Please choose “Standard Mode”. Then the program will ask you to make further confirmations, click OK.
  • Page 36 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Then the following screen will show: Click Advanced button to go into Destructive Recovery mode, then next screen will show:...
  • Page 37 SYSTEM RECOVERY Click Next, then the program will ask you to make further confirmations for Destructive Recovery, click OK.
  • Page 38 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Then Destructive Recovery will take place, after recovery is done, a message will appear to show that recovery is a success, click OK to reboot the OS or wait for the timeout, then OS reboots. II.c Full Recovery from Recovery DVD...
  • Page 39 SYSTEM RECOVERY Insert the recovery DVD into the DVD drive, then choose to boot from CD ROM in BIOS, when DVD boots, the following message shows, Choose “Full Mode”, then program will ask you to make further confirmations for Full Recovery, click OK.
  • Page 40 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Then Full Recovery will take place.
  • Page 41 SYSTEM RECOVERY...
  • Page 42 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 43 SYSTEM RECOVERY...
  • Page 44 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL After recovery is done, a message will appear to show that recovery is a success, click OK button to reboot the OS or wait for the timeout, then OS reboots.
  • Page 45: Appendix

    Appendix System Specifications Product Features Product Features Processor Intel Celeron D331 Processor Monitor 17 Inch LCD Monitor System memory DDR2 PC2-4200 512MB x1 Storage 160G HDD 7200 RPM Optical disk Drive DVD Super Multi Video VIA P4M900 Embedded Audio Audio codec: 8 channel – Realtek 883 Card Reader 8-in-1 Card Reader I/O Ports...
  • Page 46 IMPACT PC USER’S MANUAL Product Features HDD activity indicator Rear Side USB2.0 x4 PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse VGA Port Parallel Port 10/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN port 56K data/fax Modem port AC power connector (AC-In) x 1 Drive Bays 5.25-inch standard optical drive x 2 Expansion Card 2 x PCI slots Operating System...
  • Page 47: Technical Support

    Model, Serial Number and a brief Description of the issue at hand to techsupport@everex.com To register your product visit www.everex.com or simply email your User Name (first and last), Model (Everex IMPACT GD3300, etc.) and Serial Number to customerservice@everex.com. Please use “Product Registration – GCXXXX” as your email subject.

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