If the batteries, accumulators and button cells included with this equipment, display the chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a heavy metal content of more than 0.0005% Mercury or more than, 0.002% Cadmium, or more than 0.004% Lead. ViewSonic VPC101...
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EN 301 489-01 V1.6.1 (2005) EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 (2002) EN 62311 (2008) Notified Countries: Germany, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Ireland, Portugal, Greece, Luxembourg, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Poland and Malta. ViewSonic VPC101...
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4. Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by weight, aluminium containing up to 0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight. ViewSonic VPC101 Proposed Maximum Concentration 0.1% 0.1%...
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In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic the right to change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without notice.
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. The ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form, which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic. Product Name: Model Number:...
Customizing the mouse settings ... 15 Turning on the PC... 16 Turning off the PC... 16 Configuring the display ... 17 Brightness control... 17 Using the PC ... 18 Connecting to the Internet ... 18 Connecting to a wired network ... 18 ViewSonic VPC101...
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Cleaning the screen and computer ... 29 Storing your computer ... 30 CDs and DVDs (ViewSonic Wizard CD and System Recovery and Driver Disk) ... 30 Cleaning the discs ... 30 Keyboard and mouse... 31 Cleaning your keyboard and mouse... 31 BIOS Setup Utility...
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Running ViewSonic® Recovery Manager... 37 Running Recovery Disc Creation Tool... 40 Using the recovery DVD ... 43 Troubleshooting ... 45 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ... 45 Power problems ... 45 Internet access problems ... 46 Optical discs problems ... 47 Display problems ...
• Quick Start Guide provides information about setting up your computer. Non-printed documentation • ViewSonic Wizard CD (containing this manual) provides information about using your computer, cleaning and maintaining the monitor and the accessories, and the common solutions to the problems you may encounter while using your computer.
The appearance and contents of your package may be different from those illustrated below due to regional variations. Standard items All-in-One PC Quick Start Guide mouse ViewSonic VPC101 power adapter System Recovery and ViewSonic Wizard CD keyboard power cord Driver Disk...
Webcam Built-in microphone Touch-enabled widescreen (for select models) Speakers ViewSonic VPC101 Description The built-in camera allows you to capture still images, record videos, and have video chats. The built-in microphone receives sounds and voices when used with the built-in webcam.
Rear view Item Vents ViewSonic VPC101 Getting to know the PC Power. Press to turn on your computer. LCD display switch. Press to turn on or turn off the display. When the system is on, pressing the LCD display control will turn off the display and the built-in speakers.
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Keep the vents clean and free of dirt and dust, as blocking it may cause serious thermal problems. Computer stand ViewSonic VPC101 Getting to know the PC You can adjust the back computer stand to enable it to stand upright.
Right-side view Item CD/DVD drive Eject button ViewSonic VPC101 Getting to know the PC Description Press the Eject button and insert a CD/DVD into this drive to play your CD’s collections, DVD movies, or access the data burned onto the discs.
The appearance of the keyboard may vary by region. 1. <Caps Lock>: Press to toggle between uppercase and lowercase text as you type. 2. <Insert> key: Press to switch between character insert mode. ViewSonic VPC101 Getting to know the PC Description...
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“Control Panel” to open the “Adjusting your computer’s settings” window, then select “Keyboard”, and make adjustments in the opened “Keyboard Properties” dialog box according to your preference. ViewSonic VPC101 Getting to know the PC Performed task Press to skip to the previous audio track or movie chapter.
The table below describes the status that LED indicators present. Power LCD display power CD/DVD drive activity ViewSonic VPC101 Getting to know the PC Activities • When the computer is on, the LED indicator lights up in blue. • When the computer is off, the LED indicator goes off.
1. Gently lay the screen face down on a flat clean padded surface. 2. Pull up the computer stand until it is at the maximum height. Please ensure the computer stand has been pulled up to its fully extended position, so that your computer may stand firm and upright. ViewSonic VPC101...
The illustrations may differ from product supplied for your region. 1. Connect the power cable to the supplied power adapter. 2. Connect the power plug to the power jack on the rear panel of the monitor. ViewSonic VPC101 Setting up the PC...
2. Select Control Panel to open the Adjusting your computer’s settings window. 3. Select Mouse to open the Mouse Properties dialog box. 4. Make adjustments according to your preference. ViewSonic VPC101 Setting up the PC Overview of the wired mouse...
Shut Down on the right side of the open tab. Alternatively, after closing all the active windows, you may press the Power button on the front panel of the computer to turn off the system. ViewSonic VPC101...
Brightness control To adjust the brightness level of the monitor, press the Brightness/Increase button to display the Brightness indicator, and then press the same button to increase the level or press the Decrease button to decrease the level. ViewSonic VPC101...
1. Ensure the local area network is properly set up. - You have purchased the Internet service from an ISP. - You have set up the broadband modem (DSL or cable). 2. Connect the computer LAN port to the modem with an Ethernet cable. ViewSonic VPC101...
- have connected the modem to the wireless router or access point with an Ethernet cable. 2. Click the Wireless Network icon in the system tray, networks. 3. Choose a network you intend to join from the list. ViewSonic VPC101 Using the PC , to open a list of available wireless...
When the optical disc drive is in use, the indicator lights up and flashes. When the indicator light is flashing, do not move the computer. 1. Press the Eject button on the drive, as shown below. ViewSonic VPC101 Write Rewritable...
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3. With the label side facing forward, place the disc in the center of the disc tray. 4. Gently push the disc tray back into the disk slot. 5. The optical disc drive indicator is on and your computer will start to read the disc you just inserted. ViewSonic VPC101...
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete burning process. Removing a disc 1. Ensure the optical disc driver indicator is off. 2. Press the Eject button on the drive. 3. Pull out the disc tray and remove the disc. ViewSonic VPC101 Using the PC...
To use the media card reader, follow the direction arrow on your memory card to insert it into the slot until it clicks into place. Insert the card with the metallic connectors facing towards you. ViewSonic VPC101 Using the PC...
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Never remove the memory card or turn off the computer while the media card reader is still reading or writing files from the card, or you may lose data. Always remove the inserted memory card from the media card reader before you turn off the computer. ViewSonic VPC101 Using the PC...
• Tap twice for a double mouse click • Press and hold an item to open the item's menu, then move your finger to the appropriate menu item. When your remove your finger, the item is selected. ViewSonic VPC101 Using the PC Cleaning the screen...
2. If your USB device hasn’t been connected with the USB cable, connect one end of the USB cable into the USB port on your device. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable into the computer's USB port. The following USB device illustration is for reference only. ViewSonic VPC101...
3. Choose Eject USB Flash Drive from the opened menu. 4. A message appears in the system tray to notify that it is now safe to remove the hardware device. 5. Gently remove the USB device from the USB port on the computer. ViewSonic VPC101 Using the Peripheral Devices...
If using quality screen cleaner to remove the dirt on the screen surface as necessary, apply a small amount of the cleaner onto the cloth, and then carefully wipe the screen surface with it. Never spray cleaner directly onto the screen. ViewSonic VPC101...
CDs and DVDs (ViewSonic Wizard CD and System Recovery and Driver Disk) Your computer is shipped with a ViewSonic Wizard CD, containing this user manual, and a System Recovery and Driver Disk, allowing you to reinstall the operating system. In case you need them for future usage, always store them in the original sleeves to avoid scratches and dirt, and keep them in a safe place.
4. Use a soft lint-free cloth moistened with some water to wipe the keys and chassis of your keyboard or mouse. Do not allow water to seep into the internal components of keyboard or mouse. 5. Before reassembling and reconnecting the keyboard or mouse, ensure they are completely dry. ViewSonic VPC101 Cleaning and care...
VPC101 may differ. To run BIOS setup, press the <F2> key immediately when the ViewSonic logo appears on the screen during system startup. The logo shows up on the screen for only a few seconds, so you must press the <F2>...
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The submenu screen can be divided into three areas: Area Descriptions Displays information regarding the current settings of the system. Displays Help information about the current menu selected. Displays keyboard instructions for moving around and making selections. ViewSonic VPC101 BIOS Setup Utility...
Menu Hard Disk Boot Priority CD-ROM Boot Priority Network Boot Priority ViewSonic VPC101 BIOS Setup Utility Descriptions Allows you to set the date of the system. Use < > or < > to select an item, and then press <Page Up> or <Page Down>...
<Esc> to cancel the change and exit the menu. To select a boot device manually, press <F9> when the ViewSonic logo appears on the screen during system startup. The Boot Menu will appear. Use < > or < > to select a boot device, and then press <Enter>...
When you select this menu and press <Enter>, a message window will appear. • Typing <Y> and then pressing <Enter> will disregard any changes and restart the system. • Typing <N> will cancel this command and return to the BIOS setup main screen. ViewSonic VPC101 BIOS Setup Utility...
® Recovery Manager, follow the steps below: 1. Turn on the All-in-One PC. The system boots up and the ViewSonic 2. When the screen displays F3..., quickly press the <F3> button on the keyboard. If Windows operating system starts up before you press <F3> and you still wish to run System Recovery, restart the All-in-One PC then follow the same procedures above.
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System Recovery 4. Click OK. 5. Another confirmation message appears, as below. Click OK. 6. Click OK to continue. System recovery is initiated and the following screen appears. ViewSonic VPC101...
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8. Click OK to restart your All-in-One PC. Restarting may take several seconds to finish. 9. After restarting, Windows Setup Wizard appears to help you configure basic settings. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup and start using your All-in-One PC. ViewSonic VPC101...
To run Recovery Disc Creation Tool, follow the steps below: 1. Close all open programs. 2. Click Start, then click All Programs to open the list of programs installed on your computer. 3. Click ViewSonic and select Recovery Disc Creation Tool. ViewSonic VPC101 System Recovery...
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8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the disc burning process. 9. The following window appears to inform you that the recovery disc has been created. Click 10. Store the recovery disc in a safe place for future use. ViewSonic VPC101...
2. When the screen displays the following message, quickly press any key within 2 seconds. 3. When the following window appears, click Recovery to Factory Default. 4. A confirmation window appears. Click YES. 5. Click YES to continue recovering your computer to its original factory condition. ViewSonic VPC101 System Recovery...
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7. After the system has been restored, the following window appears. Click OK to restart your All-in-One PC. Restarting may take several seconds to finish. 8. After restarting, follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup and start using your All-in-One PC. ViewSonic VPC101 System Recovery...
Symptom I have pressed the Power button, but my computer cannot start ViewSonic VPC101 Possible solution • Check the power cable and power adapter are connected. • Check the Power button indicator. - If the indicator does not light up, your computer is not being supplied power from an external power source via the power adapter.
The wireless Internet connection is unsta- ble. ViewSonic VPC101 Possible solution • Verify that you have performed a correct pre-installation for your Internet connection type. - If you are using a wireless Internet connection, make sure that your computer has installed a wireless LAN card in order to connect with a wireless router or access point.
I press the Eject but- ton. I cannot write (burn) a disc (CD or DVD). ViewSonic VPC101 Possible solution • Check the optical disc drive indicator is on. • Check the inserted disc is not dirty, bent, or damaged. If you need to clean the disc, see Cleaning the discs.
The images on the screen are too bright or too dark. ViewSonic VPC101 Possible solution • Check the power cable and power adapter are well connected. • Check the Power button indicator. - If the indicator does not light up, your computer is not being supplied power from an external power source via the power adapter.
The cursor moves too fast or too slow. ViewSonic VPC101 Possible solution • If you are using a wired keyboard or mouse, check the cable connection between the unit and your computer.
Certain audio files can- not be played, and the Codec error messages appear. ViewSonic VPC101 Possible solution • Check if the earphone works well. - Connect the earphone to other devices, such as a radio, to see if you can still hear that noise. If the noise persists, the earphone may be out of order.
The media card reader cannot read my mem- ory card. USB devices quit working unexpectedly. ViewSonic VPC101 Possible solution • Check if Windows Media Player is set to automatically download codecs. - Right-click on the menu bar, select Tools from the opened menu, and then click Options.
Adapter Display Ports and Connectors Keyboard Media Card Reader Network Wireless Network (for select models) ViewSonic VPC101 VPC101 ® Intel Atom 230 processor, 1.6GHz Single Core, FSB 533MHz ® Intel Atom 330 processor, 1.6GHz Dual Core, FSB 533MHz (for select models) ®...
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, the Intel logo, Intel Core, and Core Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. ViewSonic VPC101 8x super multi-format DVD +/- RW dual layer drive (up to 8.5 • Write Max.: 8x DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 6x DVD+R DL, 6x...
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ViewSonic VPC products are warranted for (1) year from the first consumer purchase for parts and labor. User is responsible for the back up of any data before returning the unit for service. ViewSonic is not responsible for any data lost.
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Exclusion of damages: ViewSonic's liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. ViewSonic shall not be liable for: 1. Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product, damages based upon inconve-...