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Caution For safe and proper installation and use of this product, please read this guide carefully. Even though this product is equipped with a safety device to prevent users from getting injured, please follow the instructions carefully. Caution during installation Install on an even and stable place to prevent product damage and injury.
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Do not attempt to disassemble this product. When this PC needs repairs or updates, request warranty service and have a service person do the work. Should the following situations occur, contact the Tangent Technical Support team. When liquid gets into the product or when it is exposed to humidity for an extended time.
Congratulations on your purchase of VITA 7500S All-In-One 17” LCD PC. Product features VITA 7500S is an all-in-one PC that combines a 17” TFT-LCD monitor and a desktop computer, offering an ultra lightweight of 10Kg and a modern design that suits any working conditions.
Unpacking This product is packaged with foaming and cardboard paper for safe delivery. If there is a defect or missing part, contact Tangent Tech Support. The box should contain the following items. 17” TFT-LCD monitor all-in-one PC main body 150W AC/DC power adapter...
Other peripherals This PC supports the following peripheral devices PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Printer (LPT1) One serial communication port (COM1) Four USB devices (compatible with USB 2.0) IEEE 1394 devices External speakers/headphones External microphones External audio devices External monitors External TVs External TV cable input (Option) [For reference] What is USB?
Chapter 2. About the computer This chapter will briefly outline the computer exterior, buttons, LED indicator devices, and additional input/output connection devices. The front of the main body (control panel) Remote Control Window Power button : Turns the computer on and off. Buttons for adjusting the screen contrast Up( )/Down( ) : Adjusts the contrast of the TFT-LCD display.
The rear panel of the computer (Input/output connections) The following picture shows connectors that are for input/output connections located at the rear of the main body. Here we provide a brief explanation about the name and function of each connection port. Icon Connections PS/2 mouse connection...
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Audio input connections for external AV device connection Cable for external TV connection (optional) Power Adapter Input TV Cable Input (optional) Install Power Adapter Step: 1. Insert power cord into power adapter 2. Insert power adapter cable into “Power Adapter Input” of rear panel 3.
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2. Insert TV cable into “TV Cable Input” of rear panel The Left Side of the main body (card reader panel) CF / MD MS / SM / SD / MMC Item Connections Indicates the card reader is working, LED Color : Green.
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Audio Signal Input : (optional) Audio signal input to TV tuner for DV or others video devices. S-Video Signal Input : (optional) Video or Image’s signal input to TV tuner for DV or others video devices. V 1.0...
Chapter 3. Starting up the computer for the first time Windows XP and basic driver pre-setup This product is pre-setup with the latest driver file for Windows XP, basic specifications and other optional specifications chosen by the user before shipping. The following is a list of operating systems and basic driver files that are pre-setup.
Chapter 4. Using the computer In this chapter, we will give a brief explanation about the use of the computer To Use Windows XP To use basic Microsoft Windows XP programs and applications that are available with this OS, refer to the user’s guide (booklet), or the ‘Help and Support Center’.
Send your feedback to Microsoft Using other applications To use other applications obtained or purchased separately, refer to the user’s guide of each application provided by the software manufacturer. V 1.0...
Chapter 5. Changing the setup This chapter will briefly outline how to change the setup to suit each user using BIOS CMOS setup utility programs. This chapter also covers how to upgrade your computer system. BIOS CMOS setup utility This PC adopts BIOS based on Phoenix Technology’s latest Award BIOS 6.0 version.
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3. After a while, the following Award BIOS CMOS setup utility main menu will appear. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility ► Standard CMOS Features ► PC Health Status ► Advanced BIOS Features ► Frequency/Voltage Control ► Advanced Chipset Features ►...
The Award BIOS CMOS setup utility offers the following 12 menus. Menu Menu descriptions Standard CMOS Features You can check basic specifications of the computer and change the settings. Advanced BIOS Features You can set up advanced features that are capable of upgrading the system and the booting order.
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<F10>. When a dialog box reconfirming the modifications appears, select <Y>. The system will reboot according to the modifications. [For reference] If you want more detailed information about the Award BIOS setup utility for this PC, contact the Tangent Tech Support team. V 1.0...
System upgrades Hardware upgrades In order to maintain this product’s normal operation and the user’s safety, we do not provide warranty services when users upgrade the system on their own. If you disassemble the computer, it may cause system damage or electrical shock. Please contact one of our sales executive or tech support to upgrade the CPU, hard disk, or memory.
Should serious irreparable problems occur, users must reinstall a Windows operating system. This chapter will explain how to do that. To reinstall the OS, you will need the Tangent Recovery CD and the driver CD that comes with this product. Please have these at hand before attempting to reinstall the OS.
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the ‘basic monitor and SiS M661FX_740 registration information’ page. On this page users can choose from among single mode, mirror mode, and multi mode under “Utility Administrator” in the [Driver Mode Setup] menu. Here, it is possible to set up an output to an external monitor or TV. The REALTEK R8100 LAN driver does not need to be installed since Windows XP provides the same basic functions.
Appendix 1. Troubleshooting The table below is an outline of general problems that may occur during the use of the PC along with suggested solutions. If any of these problems should occur, proceed with the instructions in the table below or refer to the ‘Troubleshooting”...
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The monitor appears Adjust the screen contrast using the buttons on the blank or the screen is front panel of the computer monitor. Should problems too dark. persist, contact the Customer Support Center. Mouse is not working. 1. Check if the mouse is properly connected to the PS/2 port located at the rear of the monitor.
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Unable to shut off the This could stem from a number of reasons. First, turn computer. off the computer by pressing the power button for more than four seconds. If this does not work, unplug the power cord. If you turn on the computer this time, ‘scan disc’...
Appendix 2. Product specifications and system diagram HARDWARE Intel Pentium-IV (up to 3.4GHz) / Celeron (up to 2.8GHz) processor Socket 478 type System Bus(FSB) : 800/533/400MHz L2 Cache : 128KB (Celeron) / 512KB (P-IV) Chipset SiS M661FX(North bridge) + SiS 963(South bridge) System Memory DIMM x 2 (up to 2GB) DDR400/333/266/200...
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Two Serial RS-232C port (1 Internal port for Touch screen support) One DB-25F Parallel port Microphone in / Speaker out / Line in One RJ-45 Ethernet connector Four USB port (USB v2.0 compliant) One IEEE 1394 port One VGA Out TV-Out : Composite Video(default) TV Cable In (optional) Touch screen (optional)
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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE EMC / Safety PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Weight: 10 kg (Main Body only) Height: 455 mm Width: 425 mm Depth : 260 mm WARRANTY 1 year parts & labor warranty, return to depot MODEL CONFIGURATION Model DDR SDRAM / HDD ODD / OS V 1.0...
Certain items sold with this computer may be special order items. Special order items are warranted by Tangent to be free from material defects for a period of thirty days from the invoice date. Tangent will, at its option, repair or replace any special order item found to be materially defective within thirty days of the purchase date.
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Malfunction or damage to the product due to careless handling by the user. Problems caused by software Damage caused by natural disaster Damage or changes to the product that is done by people other than our service representative. Problems resulting from trouble with the power source Recommendations and caution Position this product away from direct sunlight or magnetic waves.
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Model Name VITA 7500S Technical Support Email: support@tangent.com Phone: 800.399.8324 Web site: www.tangent.com...
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