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To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle the product. For more information about the collection and recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) , you are invited to visit our homepage at www.aopen.com under “Green Products” 廃棄上の指示...
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Pour éliminer la pollution et assurer la plus grande protection de l’environnement global, réutilisez s’il vous plaît le produit. Pour plus d’informations sur la gestion des déchets d’Equipements Electriques et Electroniques (DEEE ou WEEE), vous êtes invité à visiter notre site à www.aopen.com sous “ Green Products” .
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Schutzes der Umwelt recyceln Sie bitte das Produkt. Für mehr Informationen zum Sammeln und Recyceln von elektrischen und elektronischen Müll (WEEE) besuchen Sie bitte unsere Homepage unter www.aopen.com unter dem Punkt “Green Products”. Istruzioni per lo smaltimento (Italian) Per una migliore salvaguardia del nostro pianeta, si prega di non gettare questo dispositivo elettronico nei normali rifi...
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Para más información acerca de dónde depositar y cómo reciclar Equipos Electrónicos y Desperdicios Electrónicos (WEEE), por favor, visite la página web www.aopen.com y entre en la sección Productos Ecológicos (“Green Products”). Kassering (Swedish) För att bättre värna om vår jord bör denna elektroniska utrustning ej kasseras tillsammans med...
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Safety Instructions 1. Please read these safety instructions carefully. 2. Please keep this User’s Manual for later reference. 3. Please disconnect this equipment from connecter before cleaning. Don’t use liquid or prayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or cloth for cleaning. 4.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ........................01 System Overview ........................01 Accessories List ........................02 Optional Expansion Item ......................03 Application Scenarios ......................04 The Front View ........................05 The Rear View ........................06 Chapter 2 Connecting Your System ....................08 Connecting to Video Display ....................
Chapter 1 Getting Started System Overview The system unit, measuring 169 by 169 by 50 mm, is one of the smallest Wintel personal computers in the world. The system is built with an Intel Arrandale processor and runs Microsoft Windows 7 system. The system is equipped with optional slide-in DVD-RW and 2.5-inch high capacity hard disk drive.
Accessories List ※1 User’s Guide Driver CD Power DVD Riser Card ※1 ※1 DVI to VGA Converter 90W DC Adapter Power Cord S/PDIF Converter Screw of HDD (4pcs) Screw of SATA Card(2pcs) ※1 By territory does not offer for all models.
Application Scenarios Study Scenario You can place your system together with an LCD video display, speakers, printer/scanner/fax, DSL (cable) modem, or other peripheral devices in your study. Living Room Scenario You can connect the system in your living room to an HDTV, speakers, DVD/VCD players, DSL (cable) modem, or other peripheral devices to build a digital home center.
Mobility Scenario Because the system comes in very compact size, you can carry it from your home to the offi ce, or to a business meeting conveniently in a hand bag. The Front View The power button is located in the center of the front panel. An optional optical disc drive is also located near the top of the front panel.
The Rear View You can fi nd the connectors for the power source, DVI, network, USB 2.0, Line in (S/PDIF out), Line out, and MIC as illustrated below. S/PDIF cable connector There is one S/PDIF cable connector in your package box. To connect to the back panel of your machine correctly, please refer to the diagram as shown below:...
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Rear side I/O Connector Projector CRT Monitor LCD Monitor HDMI TV DVI to HDMI DVI to VGA & Connector DVI Adapter Internet ADSL(Cable) Modem Line in (S/PDIF out) Speaker out Microphone in Security Lock eSATA Port USB 2.0 Port Expender (USB HUB) Power Cord Fax/Scanner/Printer...
Chapter 2 Connecting Your System Connecting to Video Display You can connect the system to many types of video display devices, including projector, LCD or traditional cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor, or TV unit. Connecting the LCD or CRT Monitor You can connect the system to an LCD monitor.
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HDTV HDMI Cable Monitor VGA Cable DVI Cable...
Connecting to HDTV Set You can connect the system to a HDMI TV unit. The video signal and audio signal connector from the HDMI TV unit, connects to the DVI connector through HDMI port. HDTV HDMI Cable...
Connecting to Projector More and more people have the need to connect a PC or a notebook PC to a projector in order to make presentations. The system is designed with the connector for outputting to a projector. In case you want to connect to a projector, you have to use a DVI to VGA&DVI converter as illustrated in System Installation Diagram in chapter 1.
Expanding the System Because there are only four USB connectors on the rear panel of the system. To add more USB devices to your system, you can install an optional “expander” box or an USB hub for system expansion. The functionality of the system can be upgraded with the optional “expander” which allows users to achieve outstanding expandability.
Connecting to USB Hub The system is designed to allow users to connect an USB hub which allows a user to install many USB devices to the system. Simply connect the USB connector of an USB hub to the system.
Connecting to Fax/Printer/Scanner Currently many manufacturers build the functions of printer, scanner, and fax into one unit. You can connect the system to a fax/printer/scanner unit in case the machine is built with USB connector. Connecting to Speaker The system comes with built-in mono speaker. You can install active speaker set which comes with its own power plug in order to enjoy stereo sound effect.
Connecting to the Internet and Network Your system is built with a network connector on the back panel as illustrated in Chapter 1. The connector allows you to connect your system to the Internet through a DSL (or ADSL) or cable modem, or to an Ethernet network.
Connecting to Web Camera More and more people are using instant messaging software or free international Internet phone calls to communicate over the Internet with friends. The effects can be enriched by installing a web camera to the system. You can shop around for a USB web camera from a local retail outlet or purchase one through a web-enabled retailer.
Connecting to Memory Sticks, Card Readers, Memory Cards You can copy fi les from another PC to the system. There are a wide variety of memory devices which can be used for copying fi les from another PC. These memory devices include memory sticks (fl...
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Once you insert a memory device to your system, a balloon will appear at the lower right corner of your screen, telling you that the system has detected that a new hardware was installed to the system. The balloon will also show the icon which is associated with the hardware device (memory).
Connecting Power Source The system comes with a power cable and adapter. Plug the output of the power adapter to the power connector on the back panel of the system unit. Then, connect the power plug to the wall outlet. Once the system is connected to the power source, the power indicator in the middle of the front panel will light up.
Chapter 3 Installing Driver You can use the autorun menu of Bonus CD disc. Choose the utility and driver from the icons at left side, and then click on the “GO” button to complete installation automatically. Install Driver Install Utility Browse CD Contents Readme...
Troubleshooting Q: After connecting the peripherals to the system unit, the keyboard, mouse, and speakers does not work. The display monitor shows nothing. What should I do? A: You can check if you follow the correct installation procedure to make the connection. Check if the peripherals are connected to their respective connectors correctly.
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these keys for more than fi ve seconds to make sure the system performs a “warm reset”.The other alternative is to follow system prompt message to turn the system to normal operation. The worst case scenario is to uninstall the application software and install that application again by making use Windows Install/Remove functions from the Control Panel.
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Online Manual: To download manual, please log on and then select your preferred language. Under “Type” directory, choose “Manuals” to go to our manual database. You can also fi nd the manual and EIG in AOpen Bonus Pack. http://global.aopen.com/download.aspx Test Report: We recommend you to choose board/card/device from the compatibility test reports for assembling your PC.
Appendix Setting BIOS Not long after activating the power, you will see the following screen. Please press “F2” or “Delete” button to get into BIOS screen.
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Please move to “Save & Exit“ function page, press “Enter“ select this item. Move cursor down to “Restore Defaults“ then press “Enter“, by the way you also can press “F3“ key in all function page, it will jump to “Save & Exit“ page immediately.
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Now you can move the cursor by using direction keys on the keyboard. Move the cursor to the option item“Load Optimized Defaults”and press“Enter” button. Once you press “F4“ to save the setting, then the following dialogue screen will pop up to confi...
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For the other setting, please move to the relating function page. Advanced function Boot function...
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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