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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:26 PM Page 1 User’s Manual...
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  • Page 3 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:26 PM Page 3 Regulations Information Class B Regulations USA — Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: 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.
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:26 PM Page 4 Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:26 PM Page 5 Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking Taking a Look at the System Front Components Right-Side Components Left-Side Components Rear Components Setting up the System for Use Selecting a Site Making Connections Installing the Remote Control Batteries...
  • Page 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:26 PM Page 6 Typewriter Keys Cursor-Control Keys Numeric Keypad Function Keys Easy Access Keys Using the Mouse Configuring the Mouse Using the Floppy Disk Drive (optional) Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks Using the Hard Disk Drive Using the Optical Drive...
  • Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:26 PM Page 7 Chapter 5 Entertainment in PC Mode WinDVD: Playing DVD Playing a DVD with a mouse and the WinDVD control panel WinDVD Control Panel WinDVD Sub Panels Shortcut Menu WinDVD Setup File Playback...
  • Page 8 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:26 PM Page 8 Chapter 7 Caring and Troubleshooting Taking Care of the System Troubleshooting Preliminary Checklist CD/DVD Drive Problems Display Problems Entertainment Problems Floppy Disk Drive (Optional) Problems Hard Disk Drive Problems Keyboard Problems LAN Problems...

  • Page 9: Preface

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:26 PM Page 9 Preface This manual contains information that will help you operate your system. It is divided into 7 Chapters, an Appendix and an Index. Chapter 1, Getting Started, takes you through the process of setting up the system for use and identifying its external components.
  • Page 10 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:26 PM Page 10 Notational Conventions Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text. Note: identifies additional information that requires special attention. Caution: identifies important information which, if not followed, may result in loss of data or damage to the system.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:26 PM Page 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing a FusionPC — a next-generation multimedia computer that incorporates a large LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), wireless mouse , wireless keyboard and a stereo speaker set into one compact package design.

  • Page 12: Unpacking

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:26 PM Page 2 Unpacking Note: Depending on the model you purchased, the appearance of your computer and its accessories may not be exactly the same as those shown in this manual. After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard items: Item Name...

  • Page 13: Taking A Look At The System

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:26 PM Page 3 Taking a Look at the System This section identifies the external components of your system and briefly describes the function of each component. Front Components...
  • Page 14 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:26 PM Page 4 Component Description See Also Power Button Turns the computer power ON and OFF. Page 16 Brightness Control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD display. Page 18 System Indicators Shows the status of the system.

  • Page 15: 8/21/03 1:26 Pm

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:26 PM Page 5 Right-Side Components Component Description See Also Optical Drive Accepts a compact disc for installing or Page 32 loading software, accessing data, and playing music/video. FM Antenna Connector Connects to an FM antenna for listening Page 12 to FM radio.

  • Page 16: Fusionpc Manual

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:27 PM Page 6 Left-Side Components Component Description See Also PC Card Slot Accepts a PC Card for additional functions. Page 94 Card Reader Accepts a SmartMedia (SM), MultiMediaCard Page 95 (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) or Memory Stick (MS) card for removable storage media.

  • Page 17: Rear Components

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:27 PM Page 7 Rear Components Component Description See Also Microphone Connects an external microphone. Page 90 Connector Audio Input Connects a Hi-Fi set, radio set, synthesizer, Page 90 Connector walkman, etc for audio input.

  • Page 18: Setting Up The System For Use

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:27 PM Page 8 Setting up the System for Use Selecting a Site Select a site that has: • a sturdy and level surface • space for ventilation • a grounded three-pronged electrical outlet nearby •...
  • Page 19 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:27 PM Page 9 Selecting the RF channel on the mouse The channel switch is located on the bottom of the mouse within the battery compartment. To access the switch, turn the mouse over and remove the battery compartment door.
  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:27 PM Page 10 Troubleshooting FusionPC wireless input devices If you find that one or both of the wireless devices are not operating correctly then try the following actions: •...
  • Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:27 PM Page 11 The USB transceiver has two L.E.D.'s that show the status of wireless communi- cations. • The top L.E.D. flashes green whenever the transceiver detects communication from the mouse or keyboard.
  • Page 22 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:27 PM Page 12 Entertainment With the built-in TV/FM tuner card, you can connect the TV RF cable to watch cable TV and connect the FM antenna to listen to FM radio. Note: You need to have an account with a cable TV provider to watch cable TV.

  • Page 23: Installing The Remote Control Batteries

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:27 PM Page 13 Installing the Remote Control Batteries 1. Prepare two “AAA” batteries of the same type and manufacturer. 2. Remove the battery door by sliding it away from the remote control.

  • Page 24: Using The Fusionpc

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:27 PM Page 14 Using the FusionPC After making all the connections, you can begin to use the system. This section helps you get started. AV Mode and PC Mode A unique feature of your system is that it can operate in either AV mode or PC mode for providing home entertainment elements.
  • Page 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 15 AV Mode Click on the TV/VCR, CD/MP3, FM or DVD button to activate that function. TV/VCR CD/MP3 StandBy button System Power Click on the PC button to change to PC Mode.

  • Page 26: Powering On And Off

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 16 Powering On and Off Powering On to AV Mode To activate a specific consumer home appliance, simply press a Multimedia Easy Start Button on the remote control. The Power indicator will turn green and you will see a corresponding control panel or video on the screen.

  • Page 27: Powering Off

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 17 Powering Off Ways of powering off the system are different depending on the current mode: • If in PC mode (Windows XP): Click Start at the lower left corner of Windows XP tool bar and click Turn Off Computer.

  • Page 28: Where To Go From Here

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 18 To adjust the brightness of the LCD, use the brightness control knob located on top of the LCD. Top View Where to Go from Here Now that your system is ready for use, you may want to do any of the following: For this purpose...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Computing Basics

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 19 Chapter 2 Computing Basics This chapter provides information on using your system as a personal computer. If you are new to computers, reading this chapter will help you to learn the basics of operating a computer.

  • Page 30: Controlling The Computer Power

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 20 Controlling the Computer Power Starting the Computer Note: • Starting (or “booting”) the computer is the process of loading the operating system (OS) from a storage device such as a hard disk. •...

  • Page 31: Hibernation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 21 • Press the button on the keyboard or remote control. Stand By • Click Start > Turn Off Computer > Stand By. • You can also use the power button if you have assigned the Stand By function to the power button from within the Power Options control panel applet.

  • Page 32: Using The Keyboard

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 22 Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is provided with your system. The keyboard is an input device. Its keys can be divided into three major areas: typewriter keys, cursor- control keys and numeric keys.
  • Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 23 Scroll Lock Pause Print Screen Pressing Fn and this Temporarily stops Prints the dis- screen scrolling. key toggles Scroll Lock played screen. on and off. Scroll Lock Pause does not Print screen does not work for all...

  • Page 34: Cursor-Control Keys

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 24 Cursor-Control Keys Note: The word “cursor” refers to the indicator on the screen that lets you know exactly where on your screen anything you type will appear. It can take the form of a vertical or horizontal line, a block, or one of many other shapes.

  • Page 35: Numeric Keypad

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 25 Numeric Keypad Numeric keys facilitate the entering of numbers and calculations. When Num Lock is on, the numeric keys are activated, meaning you can use these keys to enter numerals.

  • Page 36: Easy Access Keys

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 26 Easy Access Buttons The top row of buttons on the FusionPC wireless keyboard are designed to exe- cute frequently used applications or functions with one touch of a button. These easy access buttons can be classified into 3 categories based upon their function- ality.
  • Page 37 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 27 volume levels Application easy access buttons of your multi- allow you to launch frequently used media files. applications with the press of a button. Raise system Search E-mail Calculator...

  • Page 38: Using The Mouse

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 28 Using the Mouse A wireless USB optical mouse is supplied with your system. The mouse is a pointing device that allows you to communicate with the computer by control- ling the location of the pointer on the screen and making selections with the buttons.

  • Page 39: Configuring The Mouse

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 29 Here are some common terms that you should know when using the mouse: Term Action Point Slide the mouse until the cursor points to your selection on the screen. Click Press and release the mouse button (usually the left button).

  • Page 40: Using The Floppy Disk Drive (Optional)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 30 Using the Floppy Disk Drive (optional) Caution: • Do not use the floppy disk drive in an upside-down position. • Do not put objects on top of the floppy disk drive. A floppy disk drive allows you to install new programs into your computer, or to store information on a removable floppy disk so that you can transfer information from one computer to another.

  • Page 41: Connecting The Floppy Disk Drive

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 31 Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive To connect the floppy disk drive, plug the floppy disk drive cable into any of the USB ports of the system. You do not have to turn off the computer before connecting the drive.

  • Page 42: Using The Hard Disk Drive

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 32 Using the Hard Disk Drive Your system comes with a hard disk drive configured as drive letter C:. A hard disk drive is a storage device with non-removable, rotating, magnetic storage platters inside it.

  • Page 43: Inserting And Removing A Cd

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:28 PM Page 33 Caution: • When inserting a CD, do not use force. • Make sure that the CD is correctly inserted into the tray. • Do not leave the CD tray open. Also, avoid touching the lens in the tray with your hand.

  • Page 44: Using The Video And Audio Features

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 34 Eject button To remove a CD, slightly press the center of the CD while holding the CD by its outer edge, then lift it away from the tray. 3.

  • Page 45: Using The Communication Features

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 35 The speakers are located on the right and left side of the LCD display. The volume level is adjustable via Windows XP through Start > Settings > Control Panel >...

  • Page 46: Using The Lan

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 36 Using the LAN The internal 10/100Base-T LAN (Local Area Network) module allows you to connect to a network. It supports data transfer rates up to 100 Mbps. Plug the connector end to the RJ-45 connector on the system and the other end to the network hub.

  • Page 47: Chapter 3 Windows Help And Support

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 37 Chapter 3 Windows Help and Support The Help and Support Center is your one stop shop for anything and everything that relates to Windows and your FusionPC. Through this resource, you can find answers on a multitude of subjects such as basic windows operations, detailed problem resolutions, and specifications of your FusionPC.

  • Page 48: Using The Help And Support Center

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 38 When connected to the internet, the Help and Support Center becomes an even greater tool by expanding its capabilities in the following ways: • Through the Remote Assistance feature, a 3rd party application technical support representative could connect to your computer with your permission, then see your files, control your mouse and keyboard, and chat online with you to discuss your problem.
  • Page 49 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 39 topic links, the Help and Support Center Figure 3.2: Help and Support Center Search Box allows you to search its entire database through a comprehensive search utility. Click once on the blank search box in the upper left corner of the window and type in a keyword or keywords that the search...

  • Page 50: Fusionpc Users' Manual And The Help And Support Center

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 40 FusionPC Users’ Manual and the Help and Support Center This manual was written to complement the Help and Support Center. While the manual doesn’t directly answer many of the questions or concepts explained in each chapter, the manual does refer the reader to the Help and Support Center in order to bring up the correct resource.

  • Page 51: Chapter 4 Entertainment In Av Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 41 Chapter 4 Entertainment in AV Mode In AV mode, your system functions as a consumer home appliance. By simply using the remote control, the FusionPC can be used just like standalone devices. This chapter tells you how to use your system as the following appliances: •...

  • Page 52: Cd/Mp3 Player

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 42 CD/MP3 Player Turning the CD/MP3 Player On/Off To use your system as a consumer CD/MP3 player, press the button CD/MP3 on the remote control. If your system is in an off state when you press the but- ton, you will be in AV mode.
  • Page 53 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 43 Repeat Select the repeat mode: Mute By sequence Toggle mute Repeat the on or off.* current track By reversed sequence Shuffle By random sequence Fast Backward/ Fast Forward Previous Chapter/ Press the button...

  • Page 54: Playing Mp3 Music

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 44 4. If you want to play another CD, press the button to stop the current Stop CD > remove the current CD > Insert the next CD and press the Play button.
  • Page 55 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 45 Repeat Select the repeat mode: Mute By sequence Toggle mute on Repeat the or off.* current track By reversed sequence Shuffle By random sequence Fast Backward/ Fast Forward Previous Chapter/ Press the button...

  • Page 56: Dvd Player

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 46 DVD Player If your system comes with a DVD, DVD-R/DVD-RW or Combo drive, you can use the DVD player to play back DVD movies. Turning the DVD Player On/Off To use your system as a consumer DVD player, press the button DVD/VCD...
  • Page 57 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 47 Mute Audio Toggle mute Select an audio on or off.* mode.* Subtitle Angle Select a subtitle.* Select a viewing angle.* Fast Backward/ Fast Forward Numeric In AV mode, press the Keys button once to move...

  • Page 58: Tv Set

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 48 TV Set With the built-in TV tuner, you can use your system to watch TV or play back video from an external source. Note: To watch cable TV, you need to have an account with a cable TV provider. Turning the TV Set On/Off To use your system as a TV set, press the TV/VCR...
  • Page 59 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 49 TV/VCR Closed Caption Switch to one of Enable or disable the three video Closed Caption. input sources: Closed Caption pro- TV, S-video and vides a text equiva- A/V.

  • Page 60: Fm Radio

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 50 FM Radio With the built-in FM tuner, you can use your system to listen to FM radio. Note: You must connect the FM antenna before you can listen to FM radio. If signal quality is not good, try relocating the antenna.

  • Page 61: Scanning Fm Channels

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 51 Scanning FM Channels When the system scans the first channel, it will stop and give you the chance to set the channel as a favorite channel. (See “Saving Favorite FM Channels” later in this section.) Press the button to keep on scanning until the lock Scan...
  • Page 62 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 52 Memory Save the current channel as a favorite channel. (See “Saving Mute Favorite FM Toggle mute Channels” later on or off.* in this section.) Scan Initiate scanning mode to search for Numeric...

  • Page 63: Saving Favorite Fm Channels

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 53 Saving Favorite FM Channels You can easily create your own favorite channel list and then access the channels by pressing a number button on the remote control. Up to 10 favorite channels are allowed.
  • Page 64 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 54...

  • Page 65: Chapter 5 Entertainment In Pc Mode

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 55 Chapter 5 Entertainment in PC Mode In PC mode your system functions as a standard computer with built-in multi- media capabilities. Entertainment features are accessed through application pro- grams from within Windows XP and are manipulated through mouse or remote control commands.

  • Page 66: Windvd: Playing Dvd

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 56 WinDVD: Playing DVD WinDVD is a simple-to-use software DVD player combining all the features of a standard consumer DVD player with some very advanced functionality only possible with a software DVD player, such as time stretching, zooming, panning, bookmarking and capturing screen images.

  • Page 67: Windvd Control Panel

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 57 Close Full screen The video image below is for reference only. Minimize Viewing Window Control Panel WinDVD Control Panel The WinDVD Control Panel provides all of the functionality needed to watch DVD’s such as play, pause, stop, volume, speed and navigation.
  • Page 68 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:29 PM Page 58 Button Name Descriptions Play Begins playback. Stop Stops playback. Pause Pause playback. Click the same button again or the Play button to resume playback. Speed Shuttle Changes the playback speed.
  • Page 69 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 59 Fast Backward/ Move forward or rewind video playback. Fast Forward Click once on the forward/backward button and WinDVD will fast backward or forward until you click Play, Stop or Pause. If you click and hold the mouse button down, WinDVD will fast backward or forward until you release the mouse button.

  • Page 70: Windvd Sub Panels

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 60 WinDVD Sub Panels WinDVD Sub Panels contain advanced options for adjusting the current disc. When you click the button at the right side of the WinDVD Control Panel, you can reach any of the five Sub Panels.

  • Page 71: Shortcut Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 61 Shortcut Menu When you right click the viewing screen, a shortcut menu pops up. The shortcut menu provides an alter- native method for controlling DVD playback. The commands in this menu are the same as those available in the Control Panel.
  • Page 72 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 62 • DVD default configuration (audio language, subtitle language and subtitle/CC style) • Parental playback control Tab 2: Control In the Control tab, you can determine the behavior of the Control Panel such as: •...

  • Page 73: File Playback

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 63 OK to change to the new region. Normally, you cannot change the region while a disk is playing. Caution: There is no way to reset this value, so be careful. Tab 6: Information The Information tab provides hardware-related information for your reference.

  • Page 74: Playing A Dvd Using The Remote Control

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 64 2. In the lower left of the Playlist window, select File to allow file selection or Disc to allow playback of entire discs. 3. Use the browser to highlight files or discs you want to include in the playlist. Click Add.
  • Page 75 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 65 Exit WinDVD Start WinDVD Mute Angle Toggle mute Select a on or off. viewing angle.* Subtitle Select a Audio subtitle.* Select an audio mode.* Numeric Keys Previous Select a chapter...

  • Page 76: Winfast Tv: Watching Tv

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 66 WinFast TV: Watching TV Note: To watch cable TV, you need to have an account with a cable TV provider and connect the cable to your system. WinFast TV is a powerful and easy-to-use application that provides feature- rich video entertainment.

  • Page 77: Watching Tv

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 67 Watching TV Once the available channels have been scanned, a window with live TV broad- cast and a Control Panel will appear on the screen. You can now switch channels using the buttons on the Control Panel.
  • Page 78 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 68 3 4 5 Button Name Descriptions Status Window Displays current TV status such as mode and channel number. FM Switch Switches to WinFast FM for listening to FM radio. (See the next section for information.) Help Opens the WinFast online help.

  • Page 79: Managing Tv Channels

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 69 Managing TV Channels By default you surf through TV channels by numbered sequences. For quick and easy access, you can set up your favorite channel list, name the channels and change the channel sequence.

  • Page 80: Time-Shifting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 70 Naming the Channels Channels can be named so that they are easily identified via the status window. To name or rename a channel, select Edit this channel name from the shortcut (right click) menu.

  • Page 81: Recording And Playing Back Live Tv

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 71 4. In time-shifting mode, you can: • Cancel PIP mode ( Right click the viewing window and uncheck Picture-in-Picture in the shortcut menu. • Swap PIP ( Right click the viewing window and click Switch Screen in the popup menu.
  • Page 82 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 72 Playing Back Recorded TV You can play back recorded TV or open video files with WinFast TV. On the Control Panel, click the button and select the Open Media File file you want to play back.

  • Page 83: Winfast Tv Configuration

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 73 3. Enter the information for these fields: Action — Select either TV Record or TV Show. Channel — Select the desired channel from the pull down list. Captured Filename —...

  • Page 84: Using Winfast Tv With The Remote Control

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 74 Scheduler This tab lets you schedule a recording or playback event. (See “Scheduling TV Events” earlier in this section.) Using WinFast TV with the remote control The remote control gives you the freedom to control TV recording and playback up to 20 feet away from your FusionPC.
  • Page 85 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 75 TV/VCR Start WinFast Exit WinFast TV. Closed Caption Enable or dis- Mute able Closed Toggle mute Caption if sup- ported by the TV on or off. broadcast.

  • Page 86: Winfast Fm: Listening To Fm Radio

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 76 WinFast FM: Listening to FM Radio Caution: You must connect the FM antenna before you can listen to FM radio. If signal quality is not good, try relocating the antenna. This section explains the functionality that WinFast FM has to offer and pro- vides basic operating instructions.
  • Page 87 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 77 WinFast FM Control Panel Once the available stations have been scanned, WinFast FM Control Panel provides all of the functionality needed to listen to FM radio such as switching channels, volume controls and recording options.

  • Page 88: Managing Fm Channels

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 78 Record Records the live FM broadcast. (See “Recording Live Radio and Playing Back” later on in this section.) Open Media File Opens an explorer window for you to browse for the media file you wish to play.

  • Page 89: Recording And Playing Back Live Radio

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 79 2. Click the channel you wish to edit. Note: You can also right click on a channel to make changes through the shortcut menu. 3. Click the Edit button and a dialog box appears...
  • Page 90 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 80 Playing Back Recorded Radio You can play back recorded radio or open audio files with WinFast FM. On the Control Panel, click the button and select the Open Media File file you want to play back.

  • Page 91: Winfast Fm Configuration

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 81 3. Enter the information for these fields: Action — Select either Radio Record or Radio Show. Channel — Select the desired channel from the pull down list. File Prefix —...

  • Page 92: Using Winfast Fm With The Remote Control

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 82 Using WinFast FM with the remote control The remote control gives you the freedom to control FM recording and playback up to 20 feet away from your FusionPC. Note: FM recording/playback must be initiated by pressing the FM button on the remote control in order for WinFast FM to accept remote commands.
  • Page 93 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 83 Scan Initiate scanning Start WinFast FM. mode to search for FM channels available in your Exit WinFast FM area. As each station is found Mute during the scan- Toggle mute on ning process you...

  • Page 94: Windows Media Player: Listening To Audio Cd/S, Mp3 And

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 84 Windows Media Player: Listening to audio CD's, MP3 and WMA compressed audio files Media player is a powerful and easy-to-use application that provides feature rich audio entertainment. As a standalone application media player allows you to listen to audio content in virtually any format available.
  • Page 95 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 85 Exit Windows Media player. CD/MP3 Start Windows Media player. Mute Toggle mute on or off. Shuffle By random sequence. Numeric Keys Fast Select a number Backward/Fast to play the Forward...
  • Page 96 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 86 Press Button Name...

  • Page 97: Chapter 6 Expanding Your System

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 87 Chapter 6 Expanding Your System You can expand the capabilities of your system by connecting external peripher- al devices. When using a device, be sure to read the instructions accompanying the device along with the relevant section in this chapter.

  • Page 98: Connecting A Usb Device

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 88 Connecting a USB Device Your system has four USB ports for connecting USB devices such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, modem, scanner or digital camera. USB (Universal Serial Bus) supports “Plug and Play”...

  • Page 99: Connecting An Ieee (Firewire) 1394A Device

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 89 Connecting an IEEE (Firewire) 1394a Device Your system has a 6 pin standard and a 4 pin mini IEEE 1394a port. IEEE 1394 is the next-generation serial bus standard featuring high-speed data transfer, multi-channel communication links, and “Hot Plug”...

  • Page 100: Connecting Audio Devices

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 90 Connecting Audio Devices For higher audio quality, you can send or receive sound through external audio devices. • Microphone Connector can be connected to a microphone for recording voice or audio.
  • Page 101 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:30 PM Page 91 Note: • The S/PDIF connector is classified as a Class 1 laser product. • Remove the plug in the S/PDIF connector before connecting an S/PDIF device.

  • Page 102: Connecting A Video Device

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 92 Connecting a Video Device If your model has the TV card installed, you can connect an external video device such as a camcorder, VCR or video game console for video input. 1.

  • Page 103: Using Pc Cards

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 93 If you are connecting an S-video device: Plug the cable from the device to the S-video connector on the AV/S video cable. Using PC Cards Depending on the FusionPC model purchased, your system may have a PC Card Type II slot.

  • Page 104: Inserting And Removing A Pc Card

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 94 Inserting and Removing a PC Card Note: • Some PC Cards require additional system resources. Before using such a PC Card, you may have to free other system resources for the PC Card. •...

  • Page 105: Using The Card Reader

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 95 Using the Card Reader Note: Only storage cards are supported. Your Card Reader does not support cards with I/O functions. Your system has a Card Reader. The Card Reader is a small drive for reading from and writing to removable storage cards (or called memory cards).
  • Page 106 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 96 3. Windows XP will detect the card and assign it a drive letter. (Typically E:) To remove a storage card: 1. Double-click My Computer. 2. Right-click on the drive letter corresponding with the card and select Eject. 3.

  • Page 107: Chapter 7 Caring And Troubleshooting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 97 Chapter 7 Caring and Troubleshooting The first part of this chapter gives you guidelines on taking care of your system. Taking good care will ensure trouble-free operation as well as reduced risk of damage to your system.

  • Page 108: Taking Care Of The System

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 98 Taking Care of the System • Use the FusionPC in operating temperatures between 10˚ C (50˚ F) and 35˚ C (95˚ F). • Avoid placing the system in a location subject to high humidity, extreme temperatures, mechanical vibration, direct sunlight, or heavy dust.

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 99 Troubleshooting Caution: If you have followed the instructions in this chapter and the problem still persists, contact an authorized dealer for help. Hardware, software, or a combination of both can cause your system to malfunction.

  • Page 110: Cd/Dvd Drive Problems

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 100 CD/DVD Drive Problems Problem: The CD/DVD drive cannot read a disk. Solution • Make sure that the disk is not damaged or defective. • Make sure that the disk is correctly seated in the tray. •...

  • Page 111: Display Problems

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 101 Display Problems Problem: Nothing appears on the screen. Solution • During operation the screen may automatically turn off as a result of power saving. Press any key to see if the screen comes back. •...

  • Page 112: Hard Disk Drive Problems

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 102 • Make sure that there is enough space left on the floppy disk. • Make sure that the floppy disk is not physically damaged. Problem: The disk drive cannot read a floppy disk.

  • Page 113: Storage Card Problems

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 103 Storage Card Problems Problem: The storage card does not work. Solution • Make sure that the card is correctly seated. • Make sure that the storage card is not physically damaged. Modem Problems Problem: The modem does not work.

  • Page 114: Power Options Problems (For Windows Xp)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 104 Power Options Problems (for Windows XP) Problem: Windows XP does not enter Stand By mode automatically. Solution • If you are connected to another system, the computer does not enter Stand By mode if the connection is actively in use.

  • Page 115: Startup Problems

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 105 Startup Problems Problem: The system does not power on and the Power Indicator does not light green. Solution Make sure that the AC power cord is correctly and securely connected.
  • Page 116 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 106...

  • Page 117: Appendix

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 107 Appendix This appendix gives reference information including: • Specifications • BIOS Setup...

  • Page 118: Specifications

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 108 Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Parts Specifications Intel Desktop Celeron (Willamette), 1.7~2.0 GHz or above; Intel Desktop Celeron (Northwood), 2.0 GHz or above; Intel Desktop P4 (Northwood), 2.0~2.8 GHz or above Front Side Bus 400/533 MHz;...
  • Page 119 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 109 Parts Specifications Audio Audio controller AC97 v2.1 codec, power amplifier, 3D output Audio port Four audio ports for Mic-in/Line-out Line-in/optical interface S/PDIF I/O ports Four USB v.2.0 ports, standard and mini-IEEE 1394a port, IR port for remote control, system power on/off/standby support PC Card slot...

  • Page 120: Bios Setup

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 110 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup (SCU or Setup Configuration Utility) is a program for configuring the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) settings of the system. BIOS is a layer of software, called firmware, that translates instructions from other layers of software into instructions that the system hardware can understand.

  • Page 121: Main Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 111 Main Menu The Main menu contains basic configuration information. Date and Time sets the system date (Day, Month, Year) and time (Hour, Minute, Second). Shared Memory allows you to set the size of video memory allocated from the installed system RAM.

  • Page 122: Exit Menu

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 112 Exit Menu The Exit menu displays ways of exiting Setup. After you are finished with any changes, you must save and exit so that the new settings can take effect. Save Changes and Exit saves changes you have made and exits the BIOS Setup program.

  • Page 123: Index

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 113 Index Booting, 16, 20, 105 AC power cord, 2, 6, 12, 105 Boot device, 111 Connecting the AC power cord, 12 Brightness control, 4, 18 Alternate key, 22, 25 Application key, 23 Cable, 2, 5, 7-8, 12, 31, 48, 66, 88-89, 92-93,...
  • Page 124 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 114 CD-ROM drive, 32, 111 Favorite channels, 51, 53, 69-70, 78, 83 FM radio channels in AV mode, 50-53 CD-RW, 32, 108 Favorite channels in WinFast FM, 77 Favorite channels in WinFast TV, 69-70 Click, 10, 15, 17, 20-21, 23, 29, 34, 38-39, 56- 62, 64, 66, 68-73, 76-81, 94...
  • Page 125 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 115 Power indicator, 4, 20 Standby mode indicator, Windows XP, 21 Network, 4, 7-8, 36, 93, 102 Powering off indicator, 20 LAN, 6, 8, 36, 102, 109, 111 Powering on indicator, 20 Num Lock, 23, 25, 102 Keyboard, 1-2, 4-5, 8-11, 19, 21-22, 25-26, 38,...
  • Page 126 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 116 Connecting to power, 12 Scheduling events, 72-75, 80-81 Powering on and off, 5, 16 Scheduling Radio events, 80-81 Scheduling TV events, 72, 74 Power button, 4, 16-17, 20-21, 42, 46, 48, 50 Scroll, 23, 29, 83, 108 Power connector, 6, 12 Scroll Lock, 23...
  • Page 127 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 117 TV RF F-type connector, 108 Telephone line, 4, 35, 103 Typewriter keys, 6, 22 Connecting a telephone line, 35 Telephone line Connector, 35 Temperature, 109 USB device, 6, 7, 88 TFT, 34, 108 USB port, 6, 7, 88...
  • Page 128 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FusionPC manual 6/6 8/21/03 1:31 PM Page 118 Wireless, 1-2, 4, 8-11, 22, 26, 28, 108 Wireless keyboard, 1-2, 4, 8-10, 22, 26, 108 Wireless mouse, 1-2, 4, 9-10, 108 Zoom, 58...

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