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  • Page 2 Everex. Reliance on any such opinion, advice, statement, memorandum, or information shall be at the sole discretion of the user. Everex reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in any portion of these materials at any time without notice. The information and materials presented and the references made available, are provided "As Is"...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    COPYRIGHT & SAFETY STATEMENT Safety Instructions This computer has been tested for conformance to international safety regulations. Like any electronic device, however, the computer should be used with care. To protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the computer, read and follow all the safety instructions mentioned in this manual.

  • Page 4: Power Cord Set Requirements

    PC USER’S MANUAL 6. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will tread on the cord. 7. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
  • Page 5 COPYRIGHT & SAFETY STATEMENT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Caution: Use of any controls or adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent exposure to laser emanations (Harmful to Human eyes), do not attempt to disassemble this unit. Battery (Lithium) NOTE: The following caution statement is located in the service and operating manual or on the label adjacent to the battery.
  • Page 6 PC USER’S MANUAL FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC Regulations. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 7: External Television Antenna Grounding

    COPYRIGHT & SAFETY STATEMENT Television antenna connectors protection (for system TV tuner card) External television antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the product, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
  • Page 8 PC USER’S MANUAL Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power or circuits. WARNING: When installing or realigning an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1: The Everex gPC Desktop Computer Placement Tips ............. 1 Chapter 2: Unpacking Selecting a Site ............. 3 Check List ..............3 Chapter 3: System Overview Front Panel ..............4 Rear Panel ..............6 Chapter 4: Computer Setup Setting up the AC Input voltage selection......

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: The Everex Gpc Desktop Computer

    Please refer to this USER MANUAL first if you encounter any problems. Note: In order to set up the gPC3 efficiently, the BIOS setup menu has been modified slightly. Please refer to the system’s BIOS setup menu on the screen.
  • Page 12 Adjustable Seat: If you plan to use your gPC3 for extended periods of time, select a highly adjustable office chair with a five-pronged base. The seat and chair back should be adjustable, while you’re sitting in the chair, for height and tilt, and forward/backward positioning.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Unpacking

    CHAPTER 2 Unpacking the Box Selecting a Site Before unpacking the gPC3, prepare a suitable workspace for your computer. Choose a steady, level and clean surface near an electrical outlet. Also ensure that the computer has enough space around it to allow for proper airflow, especially at the rear of the computer near the fan.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3: System Overview

    EVEREX gPC3 USER’S MANUAL CHAPTER 3 System Overview Front Panel Features are shown in Figure 3.1, and are described as follows: Figure 3.1 Note: Depending on the model, your computer’s components may vary and appear slightly different than those pictured.
  • Page 15 Power Button (On/Off): Use this button to turn the gPC3 on and off. If the button is held down for one second, the system will enter Suspend mode. If held down for four seconds, system power will switch off.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    EVEREX gPC3 USER’S MANUAL Rear Panel Features are shown in Figure 3.2, and are described as follows: Figure 3.2 Power Socket: Use the supplied Power Cable to plug into the power socket and appropriate wall outlet or power strip. Ensure that it is connected...
  • Page 17 SYSTEM OVERVIEW CAUTION: Before you plug in the AC power cord, you must first check to ensure the voltage toggle switch setting is appropriate for your geographical area. Power Socket Voltage Toggle Switch This toggle switch allows you to select the system voltage (115 / 230 V) appropriate to your area.
  • Page 18 EVEREX gPC3 USER’S MANUAL 13. Line-In Jack Connect audio sources, such as external CD, players to this jack for recording on your computer or playback through the Line-Out device. 14. CES/Subwoofer-Out (optional) Can be connected to the center/subwoofer speaker. 15. Expansion Slot Covers: These covers can be removed to install add-on cards, as described later.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Computer Setup

    EVEREX gPC3 USER’S MANUAL CHAPTER 4 Computer Setup The gPC3 is easy to setup and configure. After removing the system from its shipping box, please follow the steps below. Setting up the AC Input voltage selection The AC Input Voltage Selection can be found at the back of your computer.

  • Page 20: Connect The Power Cord

    EVEREX gPC3 USER’S MANUAL Connect the Power Cord Connect the power cable to the computer and then plug into a power supply. Connecting your PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard The PS/2 Mouse and P/S2 keyboard ports can be found at the back of your computer.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Monitor

    COMPUTER SETUP Connecting your monitor (not supplied) The Monitor port can be found at the back of your computer. It can be identified easily by its blue color. Connecting the Ethernet Connect the RJ45 cable (not supplied) to the LAN port for connecting to a LAN or broadband modem.

  • Page 22: Connecting Your Printer

    EVEREX gPC3 USER’S MANUAL Connecting Your Printer Connect the printer cable (not supplied) to the parallel printer port at the back of your computer. Please make sure that both printer and computer are turned off.

  • Page 23: Chapter 5: Computer Basics

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT CHAPTER 5 Computer Basics I. Turning on the Computer Once your computer is set up (Chapter 4), turn on the system by holding down the Power, On/Off button for 1 second, then releasing. The computer should automatically detect your monitor. The first time you start or “boot”, the PC, it will require of short series of questions be answered to properly configure itself.

  • Page 24: Using The Mouse

    EVEREX gPC3 USER’S MANUAL 2. Using the Mouse To navigate through the desktop environment, the computer mouse and keyboard are used to open and close programs of interest. Place the mouse on a clean, dry surface for optimal performance. Hint: A Mouse Pad (purchased separately) can greatly enhance the accuracy of the pointing device.

  • Page 25: Establishing A User Name And Password

    COMPUTER SETUP 3. Establishing a User Name and Password When prompted, use the keyboard to input a “UserName” for the computer, followed by the “enter” key. The “User Name” may be any series of alphanumerical characters and will be used to log into your computer in the future.

  • Page 26: Word Processing

    Password Screen Note: Choose a User Name and Password carefully! If you forget your login information, contact Everex technical support.” 4. Word Processing The Everex gPC comes preloaded with OpenOffice.org productivity suite. To create a written document such as a letter, resume or research paper, first open the WRITER word processing software application.
  • Page 27 COMPUTER SETUP Using your mouse, position the cursor (arrow) over the word “Applications” on the top left menu. Click the left mouse button once then click “Office”, then “OpenOffice.org Word Processor”. Opening the Word Processor software “WRITER” To begin writing, use your mouse to place the cursor inside the blank document and click the left mouse button once.

  • Page 28: Creating A Spreadsheet

    EVEREX gPC3 USER’S MANUAL when finished. If the results are not satisfactory, click “Edit” from the menu followed by “Undo…”. For a complete tutorial on how to use WRITER, visit the OpenOffice.org website: http://www.tutorialsforopenoffice.org/category_index/wordprocessing.html 5. Creating a Spreadsheet A spreadsheet is a computer application that simulates a paper worksheet often used in accounting.
  • Page 29 COMPUTER SETUP Spreadsheet The cell address of the example below is A5. To enter data in a cell, use the mouse to point and click into the desired cell, or use the arrow keys ( , ) on your keyboard. Enter your data then press the “enter” key.

  • Page 30: Accessing The Internet

    There are many formulas and calculations that can be done with a spreadsheet. To learn more about CALC and spreadsheets, visit the OpenOffice.org website: http://www.tutorialsforopenoffice.org/category_index/spreadsheet.html 6. Accessing the Internet The Everex gPC come equipped with a 10/100 Ethernet LAN port for simplified connection to an external broadband modem.

  • Page 31: The World Wide Web

    To learn more about the Internet, visit www.hearthunder.com * Everex does not endorse and is not affiliated with the aforementioned Internet Service Providers. 7. The World Wide Web To access a particular Internet webpage (aka a website or home page), first double-click the FireFox icon on the top of the screen.
  • Page 32 EVEREX gPC3 USER’S MANUAL FireFox Icon The FireFox browser window will then open. Firefox Browser Window...
  • Page 33 COMPUTER SETUP To search the Internet for websites of interest, use the mouse to click inside the “search” box. 1.) Type the name of the subject you wish to find with your keyboard (example. Elvis), then 2.) Click the “Search” button located to the right of the “search”...

  • Page 34: Establishing Email

    EVEREX gPC3 USER’S MANUAL The FireFox browser will change to reflect a list of websites or search results, on the topic you choose. Use your mouse to point and click on the site (marked in blue text) you wish to visit.

  • Page 35: Installing Additional Software (Adobe Flash)

    For one click installation of many popular software applications, or to download drivers for Microsoft Windows® XP or Microsoft® Vista, visit Everex online support: http://www.everex.com/support/downloads/downloads.htm#gpc3 To install Adobe Flash Player separately, use your mouse to click on “System”...
  • Page 36 EVEREX gPC3 USER’S MANUAL Use your mouse to click on “Search” Type “flashplugin” in the Search box, then click the “Search” button.
  • Page 37 COMPUTER SETUP Position the mouse cursor over the blank “S” square then right click with the mouse. When the dropdown menu appears, click “Mark for Installation” with the left mouse button. Left click the “Apply” icon.
  • Page 38 EVEREX gPC3 USER’S MANUAL Click the “Apply” button to begin installation of the software. After the software in downloaded and installed, you may close all windows (click the “x” from the top right corner or click the “close” button”). Flash Player should now be functional.

  • Page 39: Appendix

    COMPUTER SETUP APPENDIX System Specifications Everex gPC3 Processor 2.0GHz AMD Sempron™ LE-1150 Processor (256KB L2 Cache, 2.0GHz, 1600MHz) Socket AM2+ supports AMD Phenom™, AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual Core, AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ processors...
  • Page 40 EVEREX gPC3 USER’S MANUAL Everex gPC3 (4) SATA II connectors (supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5) (1) Front panel switch/LED header (1) Front panel audio header (1) CPU/SYS fan header (1) IRDA for SIR Header (1) Speaker header (1) CD header (1) Floppy connector (supports 360 –...

  • Page 41: Service And Support

    24-Hour response team at 1-866-850-8835 (toll-free) Everex, 5020 Brandin Court, Fremont, CA, 94538 * All Specifications subject to change. Not responsible or typographical errors. © Everex 1983 - 2007. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks and tradenames are the sole property of their respective owners.

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