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- Page 2 1999 by iDOT.com, 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Completing iDOT Explora setup ........8... - Page 4 Explora User’s Handbook Using the Recovery CD Reformatting the hard drive and reinstalling software ....26 Contents...
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Page 5: Welcome
:HOFRPH Package checklist In addition to this book, your iDOT Explora 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. iDOT Explora computer mouse keyboard... -
Page 6: Ordering Options And Replacement Parts
Explora system, see the iDOT.com Web site: www.idot.com. Contacting iDOT.com For the most up-to-date information about your iDOT Explora 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 888-315-9563... -
Page 7: Setting Up Your Idot Explora System
If your speakers modem TELEPHONE include a power jack. adapter, plug the adapter into a power Connect the modem outlet. cable to the jack. PHONE LINE Connect the other end to the telephone wall jack. Setting Up Your iDOT Explora System... -
Page 8: Completing Idot Explora Setup
Explora User’s Handbook Completing iDOT Explora setup CD-ROM drive tray CD-ROM tray floppy disk drive open/close door button floppy disk eject button power indicator reset button light computer power on/off button hard drive activity indicator light Setting Up Your iDOT Explora 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.
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Page 10: Protecting Your Idot Explora System
Do not place the system directly against a wall; leave a little space between the wall and the system. Protect the system from dust and moisture. Place the system away from radios or electronic receivers. Setting Up Your iDOT Explora System... -
Page 11: Troubleshooting Setup Problems
Confirm that the speakers are turned on by pressing the power button on the master speaker. (Your speakers may include an LED light that comes on when the speakers are on.) Setting Up Your iDOT Explora System... - 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...
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Page 13: Turning On The Computer
Make sure no diskettes or CDs are in the computer. Press the power on/off button on the front of the computer. power indicator light computer power on/off button When the computer starts up, the power indicator light comes on and the computer beeps. Setting Up Your iDOT Explora System... -
Page 14: Turning Off The Computer
Place the cursor over the Shut Down option to select it, then click the left mouse button. The following dialog box opens: With the Shut down the computer option selected (as shown in the illustration above), click the Yes button to continue the shutdown process. Setting Up Your iDOT Explora System... - Page 15 (See the illustration on page 8.) If pressing the power on/off button does not turn the computer off after a few seconds, disconnect the power cable from the back of the computer. Setting Up Your iDOT Explora System...
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Page 17: Idot Explora Hardware
Do not handle add-on cards by their “gold finger” connectors. Fingers have oils and other contaminants that can prevent connectors from making an electrical connection, which may cause errors or other malfunctions. Handle all system components by their mounting brackets or other edges. Installing and Upgrading iDOT Explora Hardware... -
Page 18: Removing The Chassis Cover
Disconnect the power cord from the back of the computer. On the back of the computer, remove the three chassis cover screws. chassis cover screw chassis cover screw chassis cover screw Installing and Upgrading iDOT Explora Hardware... - Page 19 Removing the chassis cover iDOT Explora User’s Handbook Slide the chassis cover back and pull it up and off the chassis. Installing and Upgrading iDOT Explora Hardware...
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Page 20: Installing Expansion Cards
Place the head of a flathead screwdriver into the small slot in the middle of the expansion slot cover. Push the screwdriver gently until the slot cover loosens. Reach inside and carefully move the slot cover back and forth until it breaks free. Installing and Upgrading iDOT Explora Hardware... - Page 21 Secure the card to the chassis by tightening the screw on the card’s retaining bracket. Make sure the card has been placed evenly and completely into the expansion slot. Installing and Upgrading iDOT Explora Hardware...
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Page 22: Installing And Removing Ram
SDRAM modules in any DIMM bank, in any combination — no memory configuration table is necessary. The iDOT Explora uses one of two motherboard designs, depending on what processor you ordered with your system. If your iDOT Explora includes a Cyrix ®... - Page 23 Installing and removing RAM iDOT Explora User’s Handbook motherboard for Intel Celeron processor Installing and Upgrading iDOT Explora Hardware...
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Page 24: Installing Dimms
DIMM on either side. Removing DIMMs Gently press down both clips on each side of the DIMM to release the DIMM. Pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the socket. Installing and Upgrading iDOT Explora Hardware... - Page 25 The Recovery CD contains all the software (Microsoft Windows 98, drivers, and applications) that was originally installed on your iDOT Explora 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 iDOT Explora 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 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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