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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual for a Fujitsu-Siemens PC Help with problems and information, frequently asked questions... - Page 2 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.
- Page 3 All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective owner and are recognised as protected. Copyright © Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH 2004 All rights reserved, in particular (also extracts) those of translation, reprinting, reproduction through copying or similar processes.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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 ...9 2.2 Connection...10 2.3 Initial startup of preinstalled software ...10 3 Transporting the system ...12 4 Guarantee services ...13 5 Return of old units ...13... - Page 5 2.3 The working memory ...4 2.4 Slots ...4 2.5 The graphics card ...6 Our tips and hints …...7 ... for setting the screen refresh rate (refresh rate)...7 ... to change the graphics card ...7 ... for the memory settings of your graphics card ...8 ...
- Page 6 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 ...29 Our tips and hints … ...30 ... for expanding your system...30 2.10.3 Optical drives...30 Front view ...30 Rear view ...31...
- Page 7 Our tips and hints …...42 ... for using the BIOS...42 ... accessing the BIOS ...42 3.4 Drivers...43 3.5 INTERNET ...45 Our tips and hints … ...45 ... for establishing a connection to the Internet...45 ... for using antiviral software ...46 4 Peripherals ...47 4.1 Keyboard...47 4.1.1 Keyboard areas and important keys ...47...
- Page 8 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 6.2 System error messages ...68...
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Page 9: General Safety Information And Initial Startup
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Page 10: Safety, Precautionary And Compliance Instructions
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. -
Page 11: Electromagnetic Compatibility
You may only operate the unit if its rated voltage matches the local mains voltage. Information on R&TTE Directive • Fujitsu Siemens Computers hereby declares that the built-in modem conforms to the fundamental requirements and the relevant standards contained in the directive 1999/5/EC. •... - Page 12 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.
- Page 13 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. −...
- Page 14 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. •...
- Page 15 • 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.
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Page 16: Startup
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. - Page 17 Startup SPDIF IN SPDIF Out Cinch socket USB socket FireWire socket IEEE 1394 or LINE RJ-11 socket or PHONE or LAN RJ-45 socket CATV Antenna socket SVIDEO IN SVIDEO OUT 4-pole or more socket SPDIF optic ● LED WLAN LINK Yellow Black white...
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Page 18: Connections, Controls And Indicators On The Front Of The Pc
Startup 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 . With an additionally installed soundcard, the sound function on the motherboard is not activated or "Sound onboard"... -
Page 19: Connection
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". - Page 20 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.
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Page 21: Transporting The System
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. -
Page 22: Guarantee Services
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. -
Page 23: Technical Data And Operating Conditions
Technical data and operating conditions Technical data and operating conditions Technical data 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 the unit) Operating conditions Ambient temperature Transport temperature... -
Page 24: Supplement To The Operating Instructions
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. Protection of resources with energy-saving functions Our units generally have energy-saving modes. (II) Device safety The units meet the requirements of the low voltage directive 73/23/EEC including the amendment 93/68/EEC, certified in... -
Page 25: Operating Instructions
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. -
Page 26: Help With Problems And Information, Frequently Asked Questions
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Page 27: Guidelines
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. -
Page 28: Low Voltage Directive
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 –... -
Page 29: Hardware
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.). Our tips and hints … ... on saving energy • We recommend connecting the system and the peripherals to a standard switchable plug strip. -
Page 30: Our Tips And Hints
the system’s control and calculation operations. The description of a PC system normally specifies the processor type and its speed. 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. - Page 31 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.
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Page 32: The Graphics Card
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. -
Page 33: Our Tips And Hints
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. -
Page 34: For The Memory Settings Of Your Graphics Card
... 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. -
Page 35: On Connecting And The Settings For A Second Screen Output Device (Tv, Monitor)
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. -
Page 36: Tv Cards
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. -
Page 37: Analog Tv Cards
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. -
Page 38: Our Tips And Hints
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. -
Page 39: The Soundcard
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. -
Page 40: Sound On Board" Sound Processing And Playback
• 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. - Page 41 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.
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Page 42: Our Tips And Hints
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. 1. Click on the the bottom right of the task bar. -
Page 43: Example Of The Hda Setting
... 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 The appropriate socket can be configured here. Fig. -
Page 44: For Testing The Microphone Connection
... 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". •... -
Page 45: Modem And Isdn Card
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". The modem is a remote data transmission device, which •... -
Page 46: Our Tips And Hints
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. -
Page 47: Wireless Lan (Wlan)
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. -
Page 48: Infrastructure Mode (Accesspoint)
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. -
Page 49: Our Tips And Hints
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"... -
Page 50: For Configuring A Wlan Connection
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 Click on "Start" > "Connect with" > "Wireless network connection". - Page 51 Activate the function "Use Windows to configure the settings". Click on "Add“. The following appears:...
- Page 52 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"...
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Page 53: Drives
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. - Page 54 The table below shows which formats can be processed: 720 KB 1.44 MB 2.88 MB 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;...
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Page 55: Hard Disk
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. -
Page 56: Our Tips And Hints
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. -
Page 57: Rear View
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. -
Page 58: Types
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). -
Page 59: Cd/Dvd Data Carriers
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. - Page 60 able to be played on European equipment and vice versa. For this purpose, the world was divided into six regions: 1. USA, Canada 2. Japan, Europe, Middle East, South Africa 3. South-east Asia 4. Australia, South and Central America, New Zealand 5.
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Page 61: Our Tips And Hints
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: •... -
Page 62: For Using The Correct Blank Dvds
DVDs and is based on a separate recording technology. With most burning programs, you can find out under "Properties" or "Infotool" which blanks can be used. We recommend that on systems with Fujitsu Siemens Computers DVD burners, the following blank DVDs be used: DVD+RW rewritable blank DVDs or... -
Page 63: Software
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. -
Page 64: For Driver Installation When Restoring Your System
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. -
Page 65: For Automatically Opening Files Of The Same Format
... 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: If the following screen appears when you open a file, select the option "Select program from list"... -
Page 66: The Operating System
BIOS-locked OEM version. You should therefore only use BIOS versions that have been certified by Fujitsu Siemens Computers. With the BIOS-locked OEM version, which you have purchased with your Fujitsu Siemens computer, it is not necessary to activate the "Windows XP"... -
Page 67: Our Tips And Hints
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. -
Page 68: Bios
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). -
Page 69: Drivers
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 &... -
Page 71: Internet
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. -
Page 72: For Using Antiviral Software
... for using antiviral software Fujitsu Siemens Computers systems are always supplied with pre- installed 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. -
Page 73: Peripherals
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. - Page 74 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.
- Page 75 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.
- Page 76 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.
- Page 77 Description of the Windows-specific keys: WIN key Function 1 st& 2nd key <Ctrl> + <Esc> 3rdkey <Shift> + <F10> Windows Manual Appendix 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.
- Page 78 The <Ins> key The <Ins> 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 <Ins> key can be switched to the insert mode, and the newly entered characters are inserted at the cursor position.
- Page 79 <> <Home> <End> <Page Down> <Page Up> Function keys The general function keys, labelled <F1> to <F12>, each have a different use depending on the program being used. Their use in the operating system is detailed in the associated manual. The <Print Screen>...
- Page 80 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: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> <Ctrl> + <Pause> <Ctrl> + <Home> <Ctrl> + <End> System reboot Pressing the three keys simultaneously aborts the current program and reboots...
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Page 81: The Multifunction Keyboard
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. -
Page 82: Wireless Keyboard
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 musculo-... -
Page 83: Our Tips And Hints
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. -
Page 84: Mouse
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. -
Page 85: Our Tips And Hints
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: •... -
Page 86: Monitor
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. -
Page 87: Expansion Of Performance
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. -
Page 88: Opening And Closing The Housing
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... - Page 89 Opening the housing SCALEO L / SCALEO P SCALEO T...
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Page 91: Our Tips And Hints
Closing the housing Follow the opening process in reverse to close the PC. 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. - Page 92 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. •...
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Page 93: Installing Additional Hard Disks And Drives
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. -
Page 94: Troubleshooting (Faq)
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. -
Page 95: The Keyboard Is Not Responding
• 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. - Page 96 • 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.