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A F 8

F L AT O P

U S ER M A N U A L

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Page 1 LCD PC A F 8 F L AT O P F L AT O P F L AT O P F L AT O P F L AT O P F L AT O P F L AT O P F L AT O P F L AT O P F L AT O P...
Page 2 LCD PC U S ER M A N U A L U S ER M A N U A L U S ER M A N U A L U S ER M A N U A L U S ER M A N U A L U S ER M A N U A L U S ER M A N U A L U S ER M A N U A L...
Page 3 T h i s user Manual was produced with careful consideration, but please let us know if there is anything that is wrong or needs correcting. T h i s manual may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced, photocopied, transcribed, translated, or transmitted in whatsoever form without the prior permission of the manufacturer.
Page 4: Fcc Compliance Statement
FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 5 B a t t e ry Warning Instruction C a u t i o n If battery is incorrectly replaced there poses a danger of explosion. Replace Battery only with same or equipment type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Fuse Warning Instruction C a u t i o n For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and rating off use.
Page 6 I m p o rtant Safety Instru c t i o n s The following instructions pertain to the risk of fire, electric shock or bodily injury. Please read all of these instructions carefully. 1. Save these instructions for later use. 2.
Page 7 M a i n t e n a n c e If the product does not operate normally, adjust only these controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive repair work to restore the product to normal operation. Unplug this product from the main power outlet and call for service under any of the following conditions : A.
Page 8 Good usage will give the p roduct a long life Thank you for purchasing our F L ATO P product. In order to receive maximum e ffectiveness from this product, please read this manual before you start to use it. Table of Contents B e fo re You Start 1.
Page 9 A dvanced Operat i o n s 1. Entering the System Setup 2. Turning the power on with the Keyboard I m p roved Computer Pe r fo rm a n c e 1. Opening the Computer Cover 2. Composition of the Mainboard and Connectors 3.
Page 10: Product Features 1
Product Features Product Features MODEL : AF8 1024 x 768 Max. resolution V I D E O and 16.7 million colors on Support for Intel 810e Intel PentiumⅢ( F C P G A ) 1 5 .1 TFT LCD screen...
Page 11: Equipment Checklist
Equipment Checklist Check to make sure that you have all the following items. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately. The FLATOP CDs contain the system programs, device drivers and utilities. User F L ATO P...
Page 12: Notes On Installation And Operation 1
Notes on Installation and Operation Notes on Installation and Operation A good installation environment gives the product a longer life. Please sit the product on a stable and secure surf a c e . I n s t a l l ation Env i ro n m e n t Maintain an Clean the LCD optimum...
Page 13 Cautions in Use Do not drop or Do not spill shake the product. beverages, such as coffee, on the product Do not lift up the product by holding the LCD panel. Do not scratch or jolt the LCD s u r f a c e . Do not spray any detergent directly onto the...
Page 14: Appearance 1
Appearance Appearance This section describes the appearance and the various buttons and functions of the product. Please refer to the brief descriptions and names given in the illustrations in order to learn the functions of each c o m p o n e n t . Become familiar with the names of the extern a l C o m p o n e n t s ■...
Page 15: Wireless Keyboard
■ The Back Selector Switch for Keyboard Select between wired and ▶ wireless keyboard Speaker Out Output terminal for ▶ external speakers Line in J o y s t i c k / M i d i ▶ Game port and Midi M i c r o p h o n e ▶...
Page 16: Computer Status Indicator Panel 1
Green : HDD in use NUM LOCK Green: NUM LOCK in use These indicator This indicates that the number keypad of the FLATOP wireless keyboard lights are on when a wireless keyboard is being CAPS LOCK Green: CAPS LOCK in use...
Page 17: Connecting The Power Cord 1
Connecting the Power Cord Connecting the Power Cord The FLATOP voltage is automatically set between 100V and 240V without using a conversion switch. Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the back of the computer as shown below.
Page 18 B o o t i n g B o o t i n g If you press the power button softly, as shown below, the power indicator light turns on. Power button HDD indicator light Power-On indicator light Please make sure that the keyboard, mouse and other peripheral devices are correctly connected before you turn the computer on.
Page 19 The first thing you have to do when you turn the computer on for the first time A window appears prompting you to enter information about yourself. Enter your name and your company, and click the b u t t o n . A window showing the license agreement appears.
Page 20 Windows 98 starts. FLATOP has a variety of software, including Microsoft Windows 98, installed in its hard disk. Please read the Windows 98 User ′ s Manual carefully to gain insight into its operation.
Page 21: Shutdown 2
S h u t d o w n S h u t d o w n Computer Shutdown Click S t a rt and select Shut down to turn the computer off . The computer turns off automatically after 3~4 seconds Please follow this method if the computer does not operate When you are not use n o r m a l l y...
Page 22: Installing The Drivers 2
Installing the Drivers Installing the Drivers ➊ ➊ How to install INF_UPDAT E If Unknown device is indicated in the Device Manager of the System other device Properties dialog box, follow this procedure. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. Right-Button click the CD-ROM disk and select O p e n.
Page 23 Click the button to continue the setup. Select the button in the S o f t w a r e License Agreement. When the setup is complete, restart the system. Getting Started...
Page 24 ➋ ➋ How to Install the Video Driver Double-click the My Computer icon. Right-Button click the CD-ROM disk and select O p e n Open the V G A folder and then the Wi n 9 x f o l d e r. Getting Started...
Page 25 Run the S e t u p. Click the b u t t o n . Click the button in the Software License Agreementw i n d o w. Getting Started...
Page 26 Select the folder into which the V G A driver will be installed and click the b u t t o n . When the driver installation is complete, select Restart the ComputerN ow and click the b u t t o n . For a trouble-free driver installation, please be sure to restart the computer.
Page 27 ➌ ➌ How to Install the Sound Driver ( AVA N C E - A L C 1 0 0 ) Right-Button click onSound folder on the CD ROM and select Op en If a PCI Multimedia Audio Device exists, it means the sound driver is not i n s t a l l e d .
Page 28 Run the S e t u p. Setup Process Choose E n g l i sh and click the b u t t o n . Getting Started...
Page 29 Click the b u t t o n . Click the Add/Remove softwareicon for the setup options Getting Started...
Page 30 Select Yesfor application installation. Click the b u t t o n . Getting Started...
Page 31 If the Add New Hardware Wi z a r d wants to search for a driver, click the b u t t o n . Getting Started...
Page 32 Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and click the b u t t o n . Specify the location to search in and click the b u t t o n . If any new driver are discovered, click the b u t t o n .
Page 33 Click the button to copy the driver file. When driver installation is complete, click the b u t t o n . Click the button for application installation. Getting Started...
Page 34 Specify the directory to which the application has been copied and click the b u t t o n . Setup Process If you want to see the sound setup details, click Yes. If not, click the b u t t o n . Getting Started...
Page 35 Click the button to confirm driver installation. When the entire installation is complete, click the b u t t o n . For a trouble-free driver installation, please be sure to restart the computer. Getting Started...
Page 36 How to Install the Network Driver Make sure that the Other Devices of System Properties includes a P C I Ethernet Controller. If a PCI Ethernet Controller exists, that means the network driver is not installed yet. Choose PCI Ethernet Controller and Click b u t t o n Getting Started...
Page 37 Click the b u t t o n in the PCI Ethernet controller p r o p e r t i e s. If the Update Device Driver Wi z a r d window appears, click the button. Select Search for a better driver than the only your device is using now (Recommended) and click the b u t t o n .
Page 38 Select the location to search. Click the b u t t o n to specify the driver′ s location and then click the b u t t o n . If the device name for the driver you want to install matches, click the b u t t o n .
Page 39 If the computer looks for r tl 8 1 3 9 . s y s during installation, specify the D :\L a n\w i n 9 8 folder and click the b u t t o n . During installation, the computer may need the Windows 98 CD.
Page 40 How to Install an AMR modem To search for a driver in Add New Hardware Wi z a r d, click the b u t t o n The AMR modem is an option. You have to have an AMR modem card installed to install a driver for it.
Page 41 Select the location to search. Click the button to specify the driver′ s location and then click the b u t t o n . If the device name for the driver you want to install matches, click the button. When you click the button, the file copy will begin.
Page 42 When the driver copy is complete, click the b u t t o n . This completes the A M R modem driver installation. Select in Add Country, Enable PBX and click the b u t t o n . Getting Started...
Page 43 This section describes how to connect an external monitor to your F L ATOP computer. 1. To use an external monitor, you must have the FLATOP VGA driver installed. 2. Turn off FLATOP when you connect the video connector into an...
Page 44 FLATO P, the computer will not be able to find the LCD technology external monitor as shown in FLATOP has adopted the diagram. Black Matrix technology to give it an excellent screen quality. You can...
Page 45: Installing A Printer 4
Installing a Printer Installing a Printer Connect the printer cable to the print port of the computer. Make sure that your computer is turned off before you begin the i n s t a l l a t i o n . When the connection is established, first turn on the printer and then FLATO P...
Page 46 Double-click the My Computer icon. Open the Printer folder and run Add Printer. The Add Printer Wi z a r d begins. Click the b u t t o n . Make sure that the printer is connected and click the b u t t o n .
Page 47 Select the manufacturer and model name, and click the button. If you have an installation disk, click the b u t t o n . Select the LPT1 and click the b u t t o n . Getting Started...
Page 48 Type the printer name you want and click the b u t t o n . In the Test Page Print w i n d o w, select Ye s and click the b u t t o n . Check the print quality and click the b u t t o n .
Page 49: Using A Wired Keyboard And A Mouse 4
/ w i reless keyboard and mouse to Wi red Use. Selection switch for wired/wireless of keyboard and mouse Wired Use Wireless Use FLATOP provides for a wired PS/2 keyboard and mouse by default, but you can choose to use a wireless keyboard and mouse if preferred. Getting Started...
Page 50 Two Methods to Connect Wi red Keyboard s Connecting the mouse to the keyboard Connect the two keyboard cords to the two sockets for keyboard and mouse in the computer. And then connect the mouse to the keyboard. K e y b o a r d c o n n e c t o r Mouse connector Connecting the mouse to the FLATO P...
Page 51: Using A Wireless Keyboard And A Mouse 5
Using a Wireless Keyboard and a Mouse Using a Wireless Keyboard and a Mouse The wireless keyboard used for FLATOP provides a high space utilization with 5m operation distance and 30° operation angle. IR radiation Function keypad Selection switch for trackball/mouse...
Page 52: Changing The Battery
➊ ➊ Changing the Battery 1. The keyboard uses 2dry batteries of DC 1.5V and AA size. 2. Turn the computer upside down and open the battery cover. Insert the batteries according to the + and - poles. 3. Use batteries from the same supplier for higher ef f i c i e n c y. 4.
Page 53: Using The Mouse
➋ ➋ Using the Mouse F L ATO P′ s wireless keyboard has two bus-type mouse sockets on its right and left sides. You can connect the mouse to either of the two sockets w h i c h e v e r, is most convenient. Make sure that the computer is turned off before you connect the mouse.
Page 54 ➌ ➌ Setting the Keyboard ID When two or more FLATO P′ s are used with wireless keyboards, d i fferent keystrokes could be input to your FLATO P. So, set a unique ID Remove the batteries for your keyboard to ensure uninterrupted operation. before you set the keyboard ID ■H ow to set an ID...
Page 55 Wireless keyboard ID reset button If you set an ID for the wireless keyboard and press the reset button on the back of the computer, the ID will be changed. Getting Started...
Page 56: Entering The System Setup
Entering the System Setup Entering the System Setup The system setup re p resents how you set the computer′ s hard w a re composition in CMOS. The computer checks the savings in CMOS every time it starts. If there is discrepancy between the system setup and the hard w a re components, you will see error messages.
Page 57 Turning the power on using the Keyboard Turning the power on using the Keyboard You can modify the BIOS setup to start the computer by using the keyboard You can start the computer without pressing the power button, provided that the computer is in standby mode and that the computer ′...
Page 58: Advanced Operations
Move to Keyboard/Mouse Power On I N T E R G ATED PERIPHERALS On-Chip Primary PCI IDE E n a b l e d Item Help On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE E n a b l e d IDE Primary Master PIO A u t o Menu Level IDE Primary Slave PIO...
Page 59 •Hot Key : When this option is selected, move the cursor to the KB Power On Hot Keyfield to select a function Key you would like to use to power-on the system. The options are from Ctrl+F1 to Ctrl+F12. •Mouse Left : If you select this option, you can turn on the system by double-clicking the mouse left button.
Page 60: Opening The Computer Cover
Opening the Computer Cover Opening the ComputerCover Disconnect the computer from the power before you remove the computer cover. Removing the cover with the computer turn e d on could cause damage to computer components due to fire or a short-circ u i t . Put the computer on a clean place Remove the screws.
Page 61: Composition Of The Mainboard And Connectors
Composition of the Mainboard and Connectors Composition of the Mainboard and Connectors When you scale the computer up, check the related parts. Memory socket (DIMM) F C - P G A CPU socket Riser card slot • Hard disk connector Power connector •...
Page 62: Connector Functions
1. Make a record of the information on the connection status before you remove the connectors. 2. Connect the hard disk drive, floppy disk drive and CD-ROM drive connectors according to their directions. Connector Functions For correct connection, check the mainboard′ sconnector information Cont 1 LCD interface cable connector (for LCD output) Cont 2 FAN 1: CPU Cooling fan′...
Page 63: Jumper Setting
P e n t i u mⅢ CPU ″ E B″ Type 133 MHz 1 - 2 1 - 2 Since AF8 senses the CPU speed automatically, you don′ t have to set the jumpers. The AF8 supports PPGA CELERON CPU and FCPGA PENTIUM Ⅲ C P U .
Page 64: Expanding The Memory
Expanding the Memory Expanding the Memory The AF8 uses 168 pin memory modules called ″ DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module)″ . It supports a maximum 512MB. 1. Inserting the memory module Pull the two lock-in tabs outwards at the both ends of the memory s o c k e t .
Page 65 FLATOP supports PC-100 and special PC-133 standard memory. * FLATOP cannot use PC-66 memory. A combination of Celeron CPU and PC-66 memory could cause abnormal operation in the memory. We don′ t recommend this combination. ■C a u t i o n s 1.
Page 66: Installing Cards In The Expansion Slot
Installing cards in the Expansion Slot Installing cards in the Expansion Slot F L AT O P′ s m a i n b o a rd can accommodate additional 2 PCI cards or 1 AMR card and 1 PCI card . Open the computer cover and insert the card using both hands Make sure that the card is correctly...
Page 67 ■Adjusting the FLATOP LCD Monitor 3 0° You can adjust FLATO P′ s TFT LCD monitor in the vertical range of -5 ~ +25° . To change its vertical angles, hold both sides of the panel and move it up and down.
Page 68 This section describes universal problems that could happen to your F L AT O P. If you encounter difficulties and problems in using this pro d u c t , first refer to this section. You can gain detailed explanations by calling our help desk at 82-2-2190-5050.
Page 69 I connected an external monitor, but why are the monitor screens overlapping and unstable? F L ATO P′ s TFT LCD uses 1024 x 768 resolution. This resolution is applied to the external monitor. Therefore the screen could be distorted or tremble.
Page 70 The computer issues a message Keyboard error or no keyboard present and the keyboard doesn′ t function. Why? You can use either a wired or a wireless keyboard by setting the selection switch for wired/wireless options Check the following 1. Check the keyboard connection. 2.
Page 71 How can I find out how to install other operating systems and drivers for those systems? Please refer to the FLATOP installation guide or visit our website at w w w.flatop.co.kr for information on new operating systems and device d r i v e r s Why can′...
Page 75 C u s t o m e r′ s C a r d Product name : FLATOP LCD PC Model name : Date of Purchase C u s t o m e r′ s Name T e l . A d d r e s s Agency Name T e l .