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  • Page 1 GE2 (Mini Entertainment PC) User Guide...
  • Page 2 E2 USER GUIDE Copyright © 2006 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2006/04 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 E2 USER GUIDE FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm. Radio and television interference Warning: Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables with this computer, so as not to interfere with radio and...
  • Page 4 Commission’s guidelines (1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093) Information of the responsible party for a DoC product Product name: Notebook PC Model number: GE2 Technical Support: Technical Support in the US: Address: 6FL., No.300 Yang Address : 5020 Brandin Court...
  • Page 5 Telephone:+886-2-8751-8751 Telephone : +1-510-252-7755 ext.7935 Fax : +1-510-2528895 Fax: +886-2-87518822 Email : tomwong@fic.com.tw Emaill: rex_kuo@pcg.fic.com.tw Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment 5.105 Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Page 6 E2 USER GUIDE ---Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 5.21 Regulatory information / Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 7 E2 USER GUIDE Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to INDOOR USE due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25GHz frequency range. According to FCC 15.407(e), requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co- channel of the Mobile Satellite Systems.
  • Page 8 E2 USER GUIDE Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer. Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 9 E2 USER GUIDE EN 301 893 V1.3.1:2005 EN 50371 (2002) EN 55022: 1998+A1:2000+A2:2003 EN 55024: 1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 EN 60950: 2000 EN 61000-3-2: 2000 EN 61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 802.11b & 802.11g Restrictions: - European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz;...
  • Page 10 E2 USER GUIDE Latvia Limited to 5150 – 5300 MHz, Under Study Luxembour None; General authorization required for public service Austria Not implemented; Military band Bulgaria Not implemented Croatia Not implemented Czech Not implemented; Planned Republic France Not implemented; France will implement this band identified by the ERC DEC(99)23 when the efficiency of the 5470-...
  • Page 11 Austria, Belgium, Czech Rep, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, UK, Remark Yours Sincerely , Rex Kuo First International Computer, Inc. 8F , No.300,Yang Guang St, Neihu Taipei 114, Taiwan E-mail: rex_kuo@pcg.fic.com.tw TEL: +886-2-8751-8751 ext.7935 FAX: +886-2-8751-8822...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Attach an Antenna to your mini EPC ..............27 connect to a TV with an S-Video connection ..........28 PC M ............30 ONNECT MINI TO A ONITOR GE2 D ............31 NSTALLING THE EVICE RIVERS driver installation note: ...................31 USING YOUR MINI EPC ..............35 ..............35...
  • Page 13 E2 USER GUIDE IEEE 1394 P ..................56 SING THE LAN...................57 SING THE IRELESS ....................58 SING THE ODEM BIOS SETUP ..................59 BIOS S .............59 UNNING THE ETUP ROGRAM .................60 SING THE ETUP CMOS S ..............62 SING THE DVANCED ETUP ..................63 ECURITY ETUP ...................65...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction 1 Introduction Explore endless entertainment options from the comfort of your couch. With an Intel® Viiv technology-based PC and supporting devices, you can enjoy a growing universe of digital media content. With mini EPC, every member of your family can enjoy the immersive experience of PC games and movies on a big screen, enhanced by a home theater system.
  • Page 16 E2 USER GUIDE • Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating systems such as Windows XP Window Media Center Edition 2005. Wireless LAN Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (IEEE 802.11a/b/g, Tri-mode) Memory This notebook provides two memory slots for installing DDR2 SDRAM 200-pin SODIMM modules up to 2GB using 256MB, 512MB, or 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM modules.

  • Page 17: Unpacking The Mini Epc

    Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove the contents. In addition to this User Guide, the shipping carton should also contain the following items: GE2 (Mini EPC) Remote Control (optional) Antenna Wireless USB Keyboard (optional) DVI-I Adapter (optional)

  • Page 18: The Front Side Of The Mini Epc

    E2 USER GUIDE Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/or damaged. If any of these items is missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the computer or if you plan to store the computer away sometime in the future.

  • Page 19: The Rear Side Of The Mini Epc

    Introduction Feature Description card format. You can use either of the 4 types flash memory cards for extra storage media. 3. USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to USB-equipped peripheral devices (for example, USB mouse, digital camera, USB storage device and so on).
  • Page 20 E2 USER GUIDE 1. IEEE 1394 2. Modem Port 3. Antenna connector 4. AV_In Port 5. Microphone Jack 6 Headphone Jack 7. DVI-I Socket 8. LAN Port 9. TV Port (S-video) 10 USB Ports 11. USB Port 12. DC_In Feature Description 1.
  • Page 21 Introduction Feature Description connector signal for watching and recording TV programs. 4. AV_In Port This port is for Audio and Video input. Allows you to connect an external microphone. 5. Microphone Jack 6 Headphone Lets you plug in high-definition headphone, Jack powered speakers, or earphone.

  • Page 22: Memory Upgrade

    E2 USER GUIDE Memory Upgrade Your notebook computer offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) at least 256MB DDR2-SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside your computer. The table below lists the possible combinations of different memory module and memory size.
  • Page 23 Introduction This page is intended to be blank.

  • Page 25: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started our mini EPC is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible. Contact your dealer if they have pre-installed all the needed drivers to fully operate your mini EPC or if there is an update on the driver installation of the notebook.

  • Page 26: Connect Your Mini Epc To Atv

    E2 USER GUIDE 2. Plug the connector of the AC adapter to the DC-IN port found at the rear side of the mini EPC. For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power cord has to be used. Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices.

  • Page 27: Attach An Antenna To Your Mini Epc

    TTACH AN NTENNA TO YOUR MINI The GE2 has built-in a TV tuner card to process analog television signals. (Beside, this TV tuners card functions as video capture cards to record television programs onto a hard disk.) TV tuners supporting digital television broadcasts have recently become available;...

  • Page 28: Connect To Atv With An S-Video Connection

    E2 USER GUIDE CONNECT TO A WITH AN IDEO CONNECTION 1. Connect the S-Video cable to your video card's S-Video output connection, located on the back of your Media Center PC.
  • Page 29 Getting Started 2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to an S-Video input connection on the back of your TV. Enjoy your digital Lifestyle!

  • Page 30: Connect Mini Epc To Apc Monitor

    E2 USER GUIDE Connect mini EPC to a PC Monitor You can also connect a monitor to your PC (running Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005) just like you would with any other computer. All you have to do is plug the cable from the monitor into the back of the high-level computer with a DVI-I Socket.

  • Page 31: Installing The Ge2 Device Drivers

    Getting Started Installing the GE2 Device Drivers It is best to install the needed device drivers for using the built-in devices of your computer. Before installing the drivers, check with your dealer first if they have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system.
  • Page 32 E2 USER GUIDE "E:\Drivers\MCE\VGA\Setup.exe" Audio device "E:\Drivers\MCE\Audio\Setup.exe" Modem driver "E:\Drivers\MCE\Modem\ssetup.exe" Wireless LAN driver and Utility “E:\Drivers\MCE\Wireless LAN\Autorun.exe” LAN driver "E:\Drivers\MCE\LAN\Autorun.exe" Card Reader driver "E:\Drivers\MCE\Card Reader\setup.exe" East Fork driver "E:\Drivers\MCE\East Fork\setup.exe" TV Tuner driver "E:\Drivers\MCE\TV Tuner\installdriver.exe" TV Tuner software encoder "E:\Drivers\MCE\TV Tuner\installfilter.exe" Matrix Storage software utility "E:\Drivers\MCE\Matrix Storage\Setup.exe"...
  • Page 33 Getting Started...

  • Page 35: Using Your Mini Epc

    Using Your Mini EPC Using Your Mini EPC This chapter describes how to operate the standard features of the mini EPC. With mini EPC, every member of your family can enjoy the immersive experience of PC games and movies on a big screen, enhanced by a home theater system.
  • Page 36 E2 USER GUIDE Media Center Remote Control Button Description Press the RECORD button on the remote to begin recording what you’re currently watching. To find and watch it later, simply press the RECORD TV button. The MORE INFO button brings up additional option related to where you are in the menu system.
  • Page 37 Using Your Mini EPC Button Description When navigating through the Media Center menu system, press the BACK button to go to the previous screen. Use the CURSOR ARROWS to navigate up, down, left, or right through the Media menu system. When you find what you want, press OK button in the center of the arrows to select it.

  • Page 38: Wireless Usb Keyboard (Option)

    E2 USER GUIDE Button Description Press the DVD MENU button to access the main menu of the DVD in your DVD drive and to begin watching it. Use the NUMBER KEYS to go directly to the TV channel you want to watch or use them to type letters, numbers, or symbols into a search box.
  • Page 39 Using Your Mini EPC [The real Wireless USB Keyboard for shipment is still NOT available. This one is for symbol only.] Key numbers: 99Keys (including hot-keys) Battery: AA size Battery x4 Parameters for Remote Control Distance for remote control: within 5m. Angle for remote control: 360 degrees Frequency band for signal transmitted: at 2.4GHz frequency.

  • Page 40: Configuring Your Screen Display

    E2 USER GUIDE Configuring Your Screen Display Possible Display Configurations The table below shows you the possible display resolution you can set when using either the LCD display or the external monitor (CRT): Display Maximum Resolution Maximum Colors External Monitor 1600x1200, 85Hz 32-bit true colors 65,536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16-bit high color while 16...
  • Page 41 Using Your Mini EPC 3. To remove the optical disc. Be sure close CD/DVD player related programs. 4. Press the eject button under the optical drive slot. Then the optical disc will slide out. How to care the CD/DVD When you handle CDs, pay attention to the following guidelines: •...

  • Page 42: Using Flash Memory Cards

    E2 USER GUIDE • Do not write with the hard ball-point pen or apply labels on either side of the CD. • Keep the CD away from direct sunlight or high temperatures. • Clean fingerprints or dust from the CD by wiping it with a soft cloth.
  • Page 43 Using Your Mini EPC 4 in 1 SD (Secure Digital) Bottom side MMC (MultiMedia Card) Bottom MS (Memory Stick) Top side MS_Pro Top side Only one correct side can be accepted for the 4 in 1 card slots. If you cannot insert the card into the 4 in 1 slot or you had inserted the card but it is not recognized by the computer, please remove the card and turn the card upside down and insert it again.

  • Page 45: Microsoft Media Center

    Microsoft Media Center Microsoft Media Center The GE2 (Mini Entertainment PC) integrated in a highly compact platform is designed for digital entertainment. That means you can take charge of your media, share moves, TV, photos, and music with your friends and family. It simplifies our digital life.
  • Page 46 E2 USER GUIDE Start the Windows XP Media Center Now you should try Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 for yourself. Click the START button, then select MEDIA CENTER, or you can press the GREEN START BUTTON on the Media Center Remote Control to launch Media Center setup wizard for the first time.
  • Page 47 Microsoft Media Center The Welcome screen appears. (Welcome to the Media Center setup wizard) Press the NEXT button to continue.
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  • Page 55: Connecting To Peripherals

    Connecting to Peripherals Connecting to Peripherals This chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your mini EPC. You can attach a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard, or any other peripheral device. Using the USB Port USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such as mouse, keyboard, storage device, joystick, digital camera, and video conference cameras, etc.)

  • Page 56: Using The Ieee 1394 Port

    E2 USER GUIDE computers/networks through a local area network (LAN) and supports data transfer rates at 10/100Mbps and can be up to 1000Mbps. The 100Base-TX is called Fast Ethernet. To meet higher bandwidth demand, this mini EPC has upgraded Fast Ethernet to Gigabit Ethernet.

  • Page 57: Using The Wireless Lan

    Connecting to Peripherals Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology. It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ-45 jack. User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Access Point (AP) of LAN. Access Point (AP) is the wireless transmission and receiving device, it generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a LAN hub with wireless connection.

  • Page 58: Using The Modem Port

    E2 USER GUIDE Using the Modem Port This notebook comes equipped with a 56K internal fax/data modem that allows you to communicate with others via fax, email, or to connect to an online service or bulletin board. The built-in fax/data modem provides on standard phone connector. To connect the analog phone cable to your modem: 1.

  • Page 59: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Your mini EPC also uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system configuration in changing the way your computer performs. This includes your system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. This information is then stored in the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it again..

  • Page 60: Using The Main Menu Setup

    E2 USER GUIDE the screen are some brief help descriptions of each item you want to change. To exit the BIOS Setup program, simply press the <Esc> key and select from the Exit menu whether you want to Save changes and exit;...
  • Page 61 BIOS Setup • System Time Allows you to change the system time using the hour: minute: second format of the computer. You can also change the system time from your operating system. • System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format.

  • Page 62: Using The Advanced Cmos Setup

    E2 USER GUIDE • Extended Memory This field reports the amount of extended memory found by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST). • BIOS Version This field is for information only as the BIOS displays the BIOS version during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Using the Advanced CMOS Setup P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main...

  • Page 63: Security Menu Setup

    BIOS Setup Select boot screen using options: [Enabled] to display POST screen, or [Disabled] to display Logo screen. Security Menu Setup P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security...
  • Page 64 E2 USER GUIDE • Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility. You also need to enter this password in system booting and resuming from suspend mode. When you press <Enter> in this field, the Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears.

  • Page 65: Using The Boot Setup

    BIOS Setup Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security...

  • Page 66: How To Exit The Setup Program

    E2 USER GUIDE How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security...
  • Page 67 BIOS Setup • Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS.

  • Page 69: Caring For Your Mini Epc

    Caring for Your Notebook Caring for Your mini Important Safety Instructions This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe environment while using the mini EPC. You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines. Please read it carefully to ensure maximum safety.

  • Page 70: Power Supply

    E2 USER GUIDE • Though your AC adapter is suitable for universal international voltage, it still requires a stable and continual power supply. Make sure the voltage of the power source when connect the mini EPC to the power outlet. If your are unsure of your local power specifications, consult your dealer or local power company.

  • Page 71: Cleaning Your Mini Epc

    Caring for Your Notebook • To avoid any damage happened to the internal device, you should first disconnect the AC adapter when replacing any internal device. Cleaning Your Mini EPC When it is necessary to clean the plastic case, use a soft, lint-free cloth, slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution.

  • Page 73: Appendix A System Specifications

    System Specifications APPENDIX A System Specifications his appendix gives information on the technical and hardware specifications of your computer. Please note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your computer as specification is subject to change without notice or modifying this manual.

  • Page 74: System Specifications

    E2 USER GUIDE System Specifications Specifications Processor Unit ntel® Viiv™ technology-based PC Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2300~ T2700 2MB/1MB integrated L2 cache System Memory Two 200-pin memory slots User-upgradeable to maximum 2GB using 200-pin SODIMM 256MB, 512MB or 1024MB modules DDR2 –667/533/400 SDRAM modules Storage 2.5”...
  • Page 75 System Specifications Specifications Audio Sound Codec chip: Azalia ACL260 Compliant with Intel HD Audio I/O Ports One DVI-I Socket One AV-In Port One TV Port (S-Video) Three USB2.0 Ports at rear side One USB Port at front side 4 in 1 Card Reader (for SD, MS, MMC & MS Pro) Socket (Front side) One DC-in Jack One IEEE 1394 Port...
  • Page 76 E2 USER GUIDE Specifications Wireless Bluetooth USB Interface External Bluetooth Headphone, Keyboard & Mouse IEEE Intel® Pro/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection a/b/g (Tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) 802.11 Power System Adapter, AC 100-240Volt, 50-60 Hz, 65W, 20 Voltage or Less Operating System Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Weight and Dimension Dimension 226mm (W) x 172mm (D) x 42mm (H)
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