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  • Page 1 Appendix 4 Instruction Manual TCF/DCL/01/002 rev1 2/2/2001 PD...
  • Page 2 ETTING TARTED AND EFERENCE UIDE ASSIUS...
  • Page 3 Any reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. Densitron Corporation have prepared this manual. It is furnished on the condition that the customer will use it solely for the purpose of supporting the operation, service and maintenance of Cassius PC. The rights of the customer with respect to this document will be governed by mutually acceptable provisions of the contract with Densitron Corporation or its authorised distributor.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide..........................v Documentation Available Typographical Conventions C H A P T E R 1 1–1 Getting Started ..........................1–1 What’s in the Box? 1–2 Getting to Know your Cassius PC 1–3 Cordless Keyboard and Mouse 1–11 Safety Precautions 1–15 Switching On 1–18...
  • Page 5 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Obtaining New Drivers 4–2 Reinstalling Programs 4–2 C H A P T E R 5 5–1 Bios Setup ............................5–1 The BIOS Setup 5–2 Using the Bios Setup 5–2 Changing your Bios Settings 5–3 C H A P T E R 6 6–1...

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    About This Guide This section describes the contents and conventions of this guide and provides a list of available Cassius PC documentation. The Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide contains the chapters and appendix shown below. Chapter 1: Getting Started — Describes how to start using your Cassius PC. Chapter 2: Using Your Cassius PC —...

  • Page 7: Documentation Available

    Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Documentation Available The Cassius PC documentation set consists of: Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide — Describes how to set up and use your Cassius PC. www.cassiuspc.com and www.cassiuspc.co.uk — Provides online information about your Cassius PC.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    C H A P T E R 1 Getting Started This chapter describes how to start using your Cassius PC. In This Chapter What’s in the Box Getting to Know your Cassius PC The Cordless Keyboard and Mouse Safety Precautions Switching On Windows 2000 Emergency Repair Diskette...

  • Page 9: What's In The Box

    1–2 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide What’s in the Box? Your Cassius PC comes with the equipment listed below. Main unit, including a stand. Cordless keyboard and wrist rest. Cordless mouse. Batteries for the keyboard and mouse. Hardware drivers on the Cassius PC Software CD. Software disks and licence documentation for the operating system.

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Cassius Pc

    Chapter 1 Getting Started 1–3 Getting to Know your Cassius PC Front View of your Cassius PC The front view of your Cassius PC is shown below. Each feature is described below. Item Description Function Stand Supports your Cassius PC. 15”...
  • Page 11 1–4 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Rear View of your Cassius PC The rear view of your Cassius PC is shown below. Each feature is described below. Item Description Function Power Socket Connect your AC power cord to this port. Connection Block 1 Refer to Connection Block .
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1–5 Item Description Function VESA Mounting Attaches your Cassius PC to any VESA Plate Standard mounting arms or stands. Side View of your Cassius PC The side view of your Cassius PC is shown below. Each feature is described below. Item Description Function...
  • Page 13 1–6 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Item Description Function DVD Drive (Intertainment) The DVD drive accepts all CDs and or CD ROM Drive (Pro) DVDs. The CD drive will accept CDs only. The eject button only operates with power. After ejecting the tray, draw it out fully.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1–7 Item Description Function Headphone Socket Allows you to connect headphones. Speakers become mute when you connect headphones. PCMCIA Socket Allows you to connect Type I and Type II PC Cards. Either the blank card supplied or your PCMCIA card should be in this socket.
  • Page 15 1–8 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Three LEDs and a The left LED indicates Caps Lock; the centre button for the LED indicates Num Lock; the right LED and internal wireless the button are for connection, refer to the keyboard.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1–9 Connection Block 1 Connection block 1 at the rear of your Cassius PC is shown below. The table below describes each feature. Ext. KBD/MS (RF DIS.) — RF device switch. Allows you to enable or disable the wireless keyboard and mouse.
  • Page 17 1–10 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide LINE IN (blue) — Line in audio jack connector. Colour coded in accordance with the Intel Microsoft PC 1999 specifications. MIC (red) — Microphone jack connector. Colour coded in accordance with the Intel Microsoft PC 1999 specifications. Connection Block 2 Connection block 2 at the rear of your Cassius PC is shown below.

  • Page 18: Cordless Keyboard And Mouse

    Chapter 1 Getting Started 1–11 POWER IN — IEC three-pin power input connector. Cordless Keyboard and Mouse This section explains how to: Install batteries in the keyboard and mouse. Switch your Cassius PC to using a normal keyboard and mouse using the Ext.
  • Page 19 1–12 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Mouse The top view of your mouse is shown below. The table below describes each feature. Item Description Function Allows you to select buttons, menus and other Left Mouse Button software features. Mouse Wheel Allows you to scroll through some applications.
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1–13 The bottom view of your mouse is shown below. The table below describes each feature. Item Description Function Connect Button Used for manually connecting RF mouse to your Cassius PC. Refer to Manually Connecting the Cordless Keyboard and Mouse below.
  • Page 21 1–14 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Remove the batteries when not using the cordless keyboard and mouse for a long time. To Install Batteries in the Keyboard Remove the battery compartment cover on the underside of the keyboard. Insert the batteries as indicated on the keyboard.

  • Page 22: Safety Precautions

    Chapter 1 Getting Started 1–15 Press the Connect button on the front panel of the PC and press the Connect button on the right side of the keyboard. For the locations of these buttons refer to the diagrams shown in Button Panel and Keyboard above.
  • Page 23 1–16 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Ensure nothing is spilled onto your Cassius PC. If it gets wet, unplug it immediately from the power supply and allow it to dry for at least 24 hours. Ensure only compatible devices are pushed into connectors on your Cassius PC.
  • Page 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1–17 Posture An example of a suitable sitting position is shown below. Use a chair that supports your lower back. Ensure your forearms are horizontal, your wrists are comfortable and your upper arms hang naturally beside you. Ensure your wrists are supported when using the cordless keyboard or mouse.

  • Page 25: Switching On

    1–18 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Switching On Before switching on, ensure that the conditions below are met. The Cassius PC is positioned as outlined in the Safety Precautions section. The cordless keyboard and mouse have batteries correctly installed. The cordless keyboard and mouse are on a flat surface.
  • Page 26 Next) in the bottom of the window. Brief explanations of the features of this process are given below. Densitron License Agreement — A contract that you must agree to before using your copy of Windows. Regional and Keyboard Settings — Allows you to select your region and keyboard.

  • Page 27: Windows 2000 Emergency Repair Diskette (Where Applicable)

    It is not a file backup tool. To Create an Emergency Repair Diskette Follow the instructions shown below. Select Start > Programs > Densitron Accessories and click Create Repair Disk. Your Cassius PC displays the Repair Disk Utility window.
  • Page 28 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1–21 Click Exit. Remove the diskette from the drive and store it in a safe place. To Boot from an Emergency Repair Diskette Switch off your Cassius PC. Insert the Emergency Repair Diskette. Switch on your Cassius PC.
  • Page 29 1–22 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide...

  • Page 30: Using Your Cassius Pc

    C H A P T E R 2 Using your Cassius PC This chapter describes ways you can use your Cassius PC. In This Chapter Remote Control (Intertainment only) TV Tuner (Intertainment only) FM Radio Tuner (Intertainment only) DVD Player (Intertainment only)

  • Page 31: Introduction

    2–2 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Introduction As well as being a high performance computer, you can also use your Cassius PC as a television, a radio and a DVD player. Furthermore, you can control all these features with a single remote control. This chapter provides a brief overview of these special features so that you may begin to use them.
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 Using your Cassius PC 2–3 Armchair Mode Press the Armchair Mode remote controller button to operate your Cassius PC as a television, CD player or DVD player. In armchair mode, the green button labels on the remote control indicate the functions available. These buttons enable full control of all functions of your Cassius PC.

  • Page 33: Tv Tuner

    2–4 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide TV Tuner The TV tuner feature allows you to use your Cassius PC to view television broadcasts. In some countries, it may be necessary to obtain a television licence to use the TV functions. To Use the TV Tuner Please ensure that you have plugged an antenna or cable television connection into the TV Antenna socket on the rear of your Cassius PC...
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Using your Cassius PC 2–5 Display TV broadcasts. Freeze current TV picture. Capture current TV broadcast. + / - Channel Up/Down. Volume Up/Down. Mute the sound. Display subtitles (where available). Fill the screen with the TV broadcast. Show all tuner channels on-screen at once. View teletext in TV screen.

  • Page 35: Fm Radio Tuner

    2–6 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Viewing Teletext with Teletext Explorer Teletext Explorer offers additional features over viewing teletext within the TV viewer including a search facility. The use of Teletext Explorer is similar to that of Microsoft Internet Explorer. Consequently, many of the buttons will be familiar to Microsoft Internet Explorer users.

  • Page 36: Dvd Player

    Chapter 2 Using your Cassius PC 2–7 DVD Player The DVD player feature allows you to use your Cassius PC to play DVDs. The program that allows you to do this starts automatically when you put a DVD videodisc in the DVD drive. You use the program to perform all the functions you would with a standalone DVD player.
  • Page 37 2–8 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide...

  • Page 38: Maintaining Your Cassius Pc

    C H A P T E R 3 Maintaining your Cassius PC This chapter describes how to maintain and upgrade your Cassius PC. In This Chapter Cleaning your Cassius PC Memory Expansion System Battery Replacement PC Card Slot Other Queries...

  • Page 39: Introduction

    32, 64, 128 or 256 MB. While your Cassius PC can use PC100 144-pin SO-DIMM memory, this will impact system performance and we do not recommend it. Contact your Densitron dealer for more information on purchasing the correct memory. Your Cassius PC can also use error check and correction (ECC) compatible SO-DIMMs.
  • Page 40 Chapter 3 Maintaining your Cassius PC 3–3 To Install Memory The memory and battery compartment at the top of the rear of your Cassius PC is shown below. Follow the instructions shown below. Turn off your Cassius PC and any peripherals. Disconnect the power cord and any other cables connected to your Cassius Place your Cassius PC face down on a soft flat surface.

  • Page 41: System Battery Replacement

    3–4 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Touch an unpainted metal surface around one of the connectors on the rear of your Cassius PC to ground yourself with respect to the computer. Repeat this frequently during the installation process. Use a cross-headed screwdriver to remove the two screws from the memory bay door.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 Maintaining your Cassius PC 3–5 LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING (ENGLISH) CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING (DANISH) ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri –...

  • Page 43: Pc Card Slot

    3–6 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Remove the battery from its socket with your fingers or a blunt, non-conductive object. Ensure you do not damage the socket or circuit traces around it. Insert the new battery in the socket with the “+” side facing up. Replace the plastic cover and screws.

  • Page 44: Other Queries

    Chapter 3 Maintaining your Cassius PC 3–7 A brown PC Card icon in the bottom right corner of the Windows screen indicates a correctly installed PC Card. You can double-click this icon to view more information on the status of the card. If you wish to remove the card whilst your Cassius PC is switched on, you must first disable the card device.
  • Page 45 3–8 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide...

  • Page 46: Reinstalling Software

    C H A P T E R 4 Reinstalling Software This chapter describes how to reinstall the software on your Cassius PC. In This Chapter Reinstalling Drivers Obtaining New Drivers Reinstalling Programs...

  • Page 47: Reinstalling Drivers

    4–2 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Reinstalling Drivers Drivers are software applications that your Cassius PC uses to communicate with its hardware devices such as the hard disk or the monitor. Drivers act as the bridge between, for example, your audio applications and the soundcard inside your Cassius PC.
  • Page 48 Chapter 4 Reinstalling Software 4–3 To Install a Program Insert the Cassius PC Software CDROM into your CDROM drive. The Cassius PC Setup menu will automatically appear. Select Software from the main menu to display the software section. Select the program you want to install. Follow the instructions on screen to complete installation.
  • Page 49 4–4 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide...

  • Page 50: Bios Setup

    C H A P T E R 5 Bios Setup This chapter describes how to use the bios setup facility. In This Chapter The Bios Setup Using the Bios Setup Changing your Bios Settings...

  • Page 51: The Bios Setup

    Due to the advanced nature of some of the options, inappropriate alteration of the settings in the BIOS Setup can result in your Cassius PC failing to operate and possible damage to some of its components. Densitron Computers Ltd accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your system in this fashion, and strongly recommends that you do not make any changes in the BIOS Setup unless they are necessary.

  • Page 52: Changing Your Bios Settings

    Chapter 5 Bios Setup 5–3 Use the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys to change the value of the highlighted parameter, or press ENTER to select a value from a list. Pressing ESC on completing your changes to return to the main BIOS menu by button.
  • Page 53 5–4 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide BOOT DEVICES — Sets the order in which your Cassius PC looks for boot devices. A boot device is a drive that tells the computer what to do once it has completed its boot-up tests. Your hard disk drive, for example, will tell your computer to load Windows.
  • Page 54 Chapter 5 Bios Setup 5–5 feature if you experience frequent crashes when running particular programs. By default this setting is Enabled. AGP APERTURE SIZE — In high-graphics applications, your video card can obtain extra memory from your RAM via the AGP bus. The AGP aperture size dictates the maximum amount of extra memory the video card can use.
  • Page 55 5–6 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Power Management Setup This submenu allows you to configure the energy saving capabilities on your Cassius PC. From here you can set your Cassius PC to turn off various components if they are unused for a particular time, and can set which inputs are necessary to wake them up again.
  • Page 56 Chapter 5 Bios Setup 5–7 PC Health Status This PC Health Status submenu allows you to help monitor your CPU. From within this submenu you can view information such as CPU fan speed, CPU I/O voltage and CPU core temperature, which can help identify system problems in the event of errors.
  • Page 57 5–8 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide...

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to troubleshoot problems with your Cassius PC. In This Chapter Problems Switching On. Problems with your Keyboard and Mouse.

  • Page 59: Problems Switching On

    Cassius PC and check the fuse in the plug. If you are unsure of this procedure, contact a qualified electrician. If none of the above resolves the problem please contact your Densitron service centre.
  • Page 60 Cassius PC again. Please contact your Densitron service centre. There are no user serviceable parts or fixes for this problem.

  • Page 61: Problems With Your Keyboard And Mouse

    6–4 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Problems with your Keyboard and Mouse Your Cassius PC is supplied with a cordless keyboard and mouse. It is also possible to connect an external keyboard and mouse to the PS/2 sockets on the rear of your Cassius PC.
  • Page 62 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6–5 If you are unable to resolve a problem using these troubleshooters or your problem is not covered support is available on the Cassius PC website at www.cassiuspc.com and www.cassiuspc.co.uk. Alternatively please contact your Densitron service centre.
  • Page 63 6–6 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide...

  • Page 64: Regulatory Statements And Battery Disposal

    A P P E N D I X A Regulatory Statements and Battery Disposal This appendix describes the CE symbol, how to dispose of your system battery and the FCC regulatory compliance statements. In This Appendix CE Symbol FCC Part 68 FCC Part 15 Laser Compliance Statement Disposing of the System Battery...

  • Page 65: A-Ii

    A–II Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide CE Symbol The CE symbol indicates that your Cassius PC complies with the European Union EMC Directive and Low Voltage Directive. This means your Cassius PC meets the technical standards shown below. EN 55022 —...

  • Page 66: A-Ii

    Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electricity inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. If you have any problems, contact Densitron. FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 67: A-Iv

    A–IV Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Accessories: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device. The accessories associated with this equipment are as follows: Shielded video cable Shielded power cord These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules.

  • Page 68: Disposing Of The System Battery A-V

    Appendix A Regulatory Statements and Battery Disposal A–V Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Class 1 laser products are not considered hazardous. The design of the unit ensures no exposure to laser radiation above a Class 1 level during normal operation, user maintenance or servicing.

  • Page 69: A-Vi

    A–VI Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Macrovision Copy Protection The notice below applies only to Cassius Intertainment PCs with a DVD function and a TV-out function. This device is protected by U.S. patent umbers 4631603, 4577216, 4819098, 4907093, and other intellectual property rights. The use of Macrovision’s copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home use and other limited pay-per-view use only, unless otherwise authorized in writing by Macrovision.

  • Page 70: Appendix B Overview

    A P P E N D I X B Overview This chapter gives you a brief overview of your Cassius PC. In This Chapter Computers Explained Your Cassius PC...

  • Page 71: Computers Explained

    B–2 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide Computers Explained This section gives you a brief introduction to computers and what they do. An overview of the technology is very useful when using computers, and will help you get the most from you system. How Computers Work A computer is a complex body of electronic components that work with each other to provide a versatile system capable of performing many different tasks.
  • Page 72 Appendix B Overview B–3 drive letters, and the drive letter for the hard disk drive is C – hence it is the C drive. The capacity of your HDD dictates how much information you could potentially store. The bigger your HDD, the more you can store. Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) –...
  • Page 73 B–4 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide An operating system is the masterpiece of software that starts running when you switch on your PC, and stops running only when you switch off your PC. Operating systems are very large pieces of software, and very complicated in their behaviour, which gives you immense flexibility to customise the way your computer behaves.

  • Page 74: Your Cassius Pc

    Appendix B Overview B–5 with Help files, which are instruction manuals that you can access on your computer. Your Cassius PC Your Cassius PC is unique. No other PC offers the wide range of features that Cassius provides in such a small case. As well as being a high specification workstation, your Cassius PC is a fully integrated multimedia centre, utilising notebook technology to create an elegant desktop solution.
  • Page 75 B–6 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide 2.5" UltraDMA Hard Disk Drive 56kbps V.90 Internal Modem Stereo FM Tuner (Intertainment Only) NICAM Digital Stereo TV Tuner (Intertainment Only) Teletext Decoder (UK Intertainment Only) Front Mounted IrDA Infra Red Port Wireless Keyboard and Mouse with Additional PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Ports S/PDIF Digital Audio Output...

  • Page 76: Index

    Index Batteries Disposing of System, A–V Installing in the Keyboard, 1–14 Installing in the Mouse, 1–14 Replacement of System, 3–4 Button Panel, 1–7 Cassius PC Bottom View, 1–6 Front View, 1–3 Parts List, B–5 Rear View, 1–4 Side View, 1–5 CE Symbol, A–II Computers Explained, B–2 Connection Blocks...
  • Page 77 Cassius PC Getting Started and Reference Guide PC Card Slot, 3–5 Positioning your Cassius PC, 1–16 Posture, 1–17 Problems Switching On, 6–2 Problems with your Keyboard and Mouse, 6–4 Radio Tuner, 2–6 Remote Control, 2–2 Removing a PCMCIA Card or PC CARD, 3–6 Repair Diskette, 1–20 Safety Precautions, 1–15...

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