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iDOT V Series User Handbook Manual

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  • Page 2 © 1999 by iDOT.com, Inc. and Soyo Computers, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form, including translation to another language, without the prior written consent of iDOT.com, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contacting iDOT.com ........
  • Page 4 V-Series User’s Handbook...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    :HOFRPH Package checklist ™ In addition to this book, your iDOT.com V-Series system package should include the items listed below. If any item is damaged or missing, contact the iDOT.com Customer Service Department at 888-315-9563. V-Series computer mouse keyboard power cable...

  • Page 6: Ordering Options And Replacement Parts

    V-Series system, see the iDOT.com Web site: www.idot.com. Contacting iDOT.com For the most up-to-date information about your V-Series system and for sales or technical support, go to the iDOT.com Web site at www.idot.com. You can also contact iDOT.com at these numbers: Customer Service...

  • Page 7: Setting Up Your V-Series System

    6HWWLQJ 8S <RXU 96HULHV 6\VWHP Follow the instructions on the next page to finish setting up your Plug the power V-Series computer. cable into the back of the computer. If you have a USB Make sure the plug device, connect it. is firmly connected.

  • Page 8: Completing V-Series System Setup

    Completing V-Series system setup V-Series User’s Handbook Completing V-Series system setup CD-ROM drive door CD-ROM door open/close button floppy disk drive door computer power floppy disk eject on/off button button power indicator light (green) hard drive activity indicator light (red) reset button Setting Up Your V-Series System...
  • Page 9 UPS (uninterruptible power supply). Although not a requirement, iDOT.com recommends that you plug your equipment into a surge protector or UPS to protect your system from electrical surges. Damage caused by surges or electrical line problems are not covered by your iDOT.com warranty.
  • Page 10 Completing V-Series system setup V-Series User’s Handbook Press the power on/off button on the front of the computer. When the computer starts up, the green power indicator light comes on and the computer beeps. After a few moments, a message appears on the monitor asking you to enter your name and company name (if applicable).

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting Setup Problems

    Troubleshooting setup problems V-Series User’s Handbook Troubleshooting setup problems When I turned on the computer, nothing happened even after I waited a couple of minutes. Make sure the power cable is securely plugged into the back of the computer and into a live AC power source such as a live AC wall outlet, power strip, or surge suppressor.
  • Page 12 CD that accompanied your computer. I have a hardware or Windows 98 problem that hasn’t been addressed by any of these troubleshooting techniques. For iDOT.com hardware or Windows 98 setup questions or problems, call iDOT.com Technical Support at 800-838-5265. Note The technical support number is for original (iDOT.com) equipment...

  • Page 13: Turning On The Computer

    Turning on the computer V-Series User’s Handbook Turning on the computer After you set up your computer, you can use the following procedure from now on each time you turn on the computer: Turn on the printer (if your system includes a printer). Turn on the monitor.

  • Page 14: Turning Off The Computer

    Turning off the computer V-Series User’s Handbook Turning off the computer It is important to follow these steps whenever you turn off the computer: Click the Windows Start button (located in the lower left corner of the screen, on the Windows taskbar). Place the cursor over the Shut Down option to select it, then click the left mouse button.
  • Page 15 Turning off the computer V-Series User’s Handbook Note See your Windows documentation for information about the other options that may appear in the Shut Down Windows dialog box. The computer closes each application you have open. Before it closes each application, it gives you the opportunity to save any of that application’s files you haven’t yet saved.
  • Page 16 V-Series User’s Handbook...

  • Page 17: Installing And Upgrading V-Series Hardware

    ,QVWDOOLQJ DQG 8SJUDGLQJ 96HULHV +DUGZDUH This chapter provides instructions for changing or upgrading V-Series system hardware. Warning Static electricity can damage integrated circuits. Before handling any computer component outside its protective packaging, use one of these methods to discharge static electricity in your body: •...

  • Page 18: Removing The Chassis Cover

    Removing the chassis cover V-Series User’s Handbook Removing the chassis cover Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system. Turn off the master power switch on the back of the system. To turn the master power switch OFF, press down the side with the O .
  • Page 19 Removing the chassis cover V-Series User’s Handbook Remove the screw from the side panel. Press the pressure- release tabs. Slide the panel toward you about an inch. Tilt the top side of the panel out, to the right, away from the computer, then remove the panel from the computer.

  • Page 20: Installing Expansion Cards

    Installing expansion cards V-Series User’s Handbook Installing expansion cards Caution Turn off the primary system power switch on the back of the computer before installing or removing any device. Observe static electricity precautions. See the warnings on page 17. Remove the chassis cover as described in “Removing the chassis cover”...
  • Page 21 Installing expansion cards V-Series User’s Handbook Remove the expansion slot cover: Place the head of a screwdriver on the small indented square of the expansion slot cover. Firmly tap the base of the screwdriver with your fist until the slot cover loosens.
  • Page 22 Installing expansion cards V-Series User’s Handbook Push the card firmly into the slot by pushing down on one end of the card, then the other. Use this rocking motion until the card is firmly seated in the slot. Secure the board by replacing the retaining bracket you removed in step 3.

  • Page 23: Installing And Removing Ram

    Installing and removing RAM V-Series User’s Handbook Installing and removing RAM The V-Series mainboard features three DIMM banks for 8 to 256 MB SDRAM modules, for a total memory of up to 768 MB. You can install SDRAM modules in any DIMM bank, in any combination — no memory configuration table is necessary.

  • Page 24: Installing Dimms

    Installing and removing RAM V-Series User’s Handbook Installing DIMMs Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard. (See page 23.) Use both hands to press the DIMM straight down into the DIMM socket. When the DIMM is properly seated, the clips of the socket snap in place to hold the DIMM on either side.

  • Page 25: Using The Restore Cd

    The Restore CD contains all the software (Microsoft Windows 98, drivers, and applications) that was originally installed on your V-Series computer by iDOT.com. You can use this CD to reinstall the operating system and all the original software (the applications and drivers that came pre-installed) in case the copies on your hard drive become lost or damaged.

  • Page 26: Reformatting The Hard Drive And Reinstalling Software

    Reformatting the hard drive and reinstalling software V-Series User’s Handbook Reformatting the hard drive and reinstalling software To reformat your hard drive and reinstall all the software that was originally pre-installed on your computer, follow these steps: With the computer turned on, press the Eject button on the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 27 Click the Reboot button on the screen. As the system reboots, Windows 98 automatically detects the drivers for the original iDOT.com hardware. Windows 98 prompts you to install drivers for any third-party hardware you may have added to the system. If you’ve installed any third-party hardware, you’ll need to provide the appropriate...
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