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  • Page 2 Regulations Information FCC-B Radio Frequency 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.

  • Page 3: Before You Start

    FCC Conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

  • Page 4: Optical Device Drive Notice

    Optical Device Drive Notice CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.”...

  • Page 5: Macrovision Notice

    Macrovision Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Safety Instructions 1.
  • Page 6 10. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: • The power cord or plug is damaged. • Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. • The equipment has been exposed to moisture. • The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work according to Users Manual. •...

  • Page 7: Information About Energy Star

    Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR specifications for computers. The EPA ENERGY STAR Logo does not imply endorsement by the EPA. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Trigem Computer (AVERATEC) has determined the products marked with the ENERGY STAR Logo are ENERGY STAR qualified as per the applicable ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 8 - Both the computer and monitor can be woken from “sleep” mode through user interaction with any of the computer’s input devices (ex: mouse, keyboard, etc). - When configured with Wake On LAN (WOL) enabled, the computer can also be awoken by a network signal. More information on the energy and financial savings potential of the Power Management Feature can be found at the EPA’s ENERGY STAR Power Management Web site : www.energystar.gov/powermanagement<http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement>...

  • Page 9: Weee Statement

    WEEE Statement Before You Start viii...

  • Page 10: Before You Read

    AVERATEC is a trademark or registered trademark of TriGem Computer, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Release History Start System Setup Chapter 1 Introduction BIOS Action Keys BIOS Setup Menu What is the Averatec All-In-One PC? Chapter 4 Expansion of the system Chapter 2 Getting Started Expanding the Main Memory Turning On and Off Getting Started with Windows Vista...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction...

  • Page 13: What Is The Averatec All-In-One Pc

    What is the Averatec All-In-One PC? The Averatec All-In-One PC is an all inclusive desktop PC that is designed for quick installation and easy use without taking up much desk space. Features Integrated PC and LCD monitor The Averatec All-In-One PC is equipped with a 25.5” LCD monitor and fully functional PC. Nothing else is needed.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Started...

  • Page 15: Turning On And Off

    Turning On and Off Turning on Press the power button on the front side of the PC. Turning off Case 1 Click <Start> to turn off computer. Click start and select <Shut Down>. Turn off computer screen displays. Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Getting Started Getting Started...
  • Page 16 Press the power button on the right side of the PC. Case 2 After closing all programs,the PC will be turned off. If the system is operating abnormally, you can reboot the PC by holding down the Power button until the PC turns off. Then press the Power button again to boot back up. Power saving mode.

  • Page 17: Getting Started With Windows Vista

    Getting Started with Windows Vista If you are starting Windows Vista for the first time, you have to complete Windows Vista set up and registration. To set up your computer, follow the next steps: 1. Turn on your peripheral devices connected to your computer and press the power button on your system. 2.
  • Page 18 5. Type your user name and password, choose your user account picture, and then click Next. 6. Type your computer name, choose a computer background, and then click Next. 7. You can select automatic updates for Windows to help keep your computer up-to- date.
  • Page 19 8. Choose your time and date settings and click Next. 9. Click Start. 10. Please wait during checking of your computer’s configuration. Please be prepared to wait as this process may take some time to complete. 11. Input the password if you set up the password during registration and press Enter. Chapter 2 Getting Started...
  • Page 20 12. Windows Vista desktop appears and Welcome Center automatically appears when the computer is started for the first time. Chapter 2 Getting Started...

  • Page 21: Using The Wireless Keyboard, Mouse And Remote Control

    Using the Wireless Keyboard, Mouse and Remote Control Inserting the batteries To use the wireless keyboard, mouse and remote control, you will need to install the batteries. 1. Place the wireless keyboard, mouse and remote control upside down and remove the battery covers from them. 2.
  • Page 22 Remote control 4. Set the ON/OFF switch to the ON position on the bottom side of the mouse. Chapter 2 Getting Started...

  • Page 23: Turning On The Computer

    Turning on the computer Turn on the computer by pressing the power button on the right side, then check each wireless device works properly with your computer. Chapter 2 Getting Started...

  • Page 24: Re-Setting The Id Channel With Your Wireless Devices

    Re-setting the ID Channel with Your Wireless Devices Your wireless devices were connected and sync’d to the computer at the factory setting, so you can use them with your computer without any additional sync’ing. If you need to re-set the ID channel of your system and wireless devices for any reason, follow these instructions: Wireless keyboard 1.
  • Page 25 Wireless mouse 1. Turn on the wireless mouse. 2. Press the connect button on the back of the computer with a tip of a pencil or paperclip for 1 to 2 seconds. 3. Press the connect button on the bottom of the wireless mouse for 2 to 5 seconds Remote control 1.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Monitor

    Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor You can adjust the brightness by clicking the brightness control button on the right side of the LCD panel. There are 4 levels of LCD brightness adjustment available. Each press of the brightness control button will cycle through each level. Brightness Control button Using the brightness control button 100% (For brighter display)

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Speaker Volume

    Adjusting the Speaker Volume The Speaker volume level can be adjusted easily with the button located on the bottom side of the LCD panel. Speaker Volume button (Up/Down) To adjust the volume level, press the top volume button to increase the volume level and the bottom volume button to decrease the volume level.

  • Page 28: Connecting Your Multi-Channel Speakers

    Connecting Your Multi-Channel Speakers Connect the speakers to microphone, line-in and line-out jacks Multi-channel speakers (optional) Connect the speakers to SPDIF jack Multi-channel speakers (optional) AV Receiver (optional) Chapter 2 Getting Started...
  • Page 29 Note Connecting the speakers will cause a window to appear confirming detection of the device. When configured for 5.1 audio speaker setup, the MICROPHONE, LINE-IN and LINE-OUT all function as INPUT JACKS). To use multi-channel speakers you should verify that the sound setting is adjusted correctly. To set the multi-channel speakers, follow these steps.
  • Page 30 Adjusting volume The Averatec All-In-One PC has built-in speakers on the front and back of the system.You can adjust the volume by clicking the volume adjustment buttons located on the right side of the LCD panel and / or by using the volume control feature in Windows Vista.

  • Page 31: Using The Internal Microphone

    Using the Internal Microphone Your PC comes with a built-in internal microphone near the power button on the left of the computer. Use the built-in internal microphone to record sound for your webcam videos, and to use instant messenger or chat software to have video chats online.
  • Page 32 1. Double click Realtek HD Audio Manager icon. 2. Click Microphone tap. 3. Click Microphone Boost. 4. After adjusting Microphone Boost, click the button. 5. Click the OK button. Chapter 2 Getting Started...

  • Page 33: Using The Optical Drive

    Using the Optical Drive The Averatec All-in-One PC is fitted with a slot-type optical drive. Slot-loading CD drive 1. Insert CD/DVD With the system powered on, insert a CD/DVD into the CD/DVD drive. (Slide the CD/DVD into the system with the disc label facing up. If the label side is facing down, the CD will be ejected automatically after two minutes.)
  • Page 34 3. Eject CD/DVD Press the Eject button of the CD/DVD drive on the right side of the Averatec All-In-One PC. You can then remove the CD/DVD. Note This system is fitted with a slot-loading optical drive. CDs that are not of the standard size cannot be used in this product.

  • Page 35: Connect To The Internet

    Connect to the Internet 1. Press the power button and the Windows Vista start screen will appear. Connect a LAN cable to the LAN connector as shown in the figure below. 2. Configure the communication settings for the system based on your communication environment. When connecting to the Internet via an internet service provider, contact the service provider for more information on required communication settings.
  • Page 36 3. Launch Internet Explorer or other communication software. Chapter 2 Getting Started...

  • Page 37: Using Your Webcam

    Using Your Webcam You can take photos and chat with your friends. Take photos Double click the Webcam program. An amber light on the webcam LED indicates your PC is ready to take photos. Video chatting To chat with video, both your system and the system of the person you want to chat with must have a web camera or a CCD camera installed.
  • Page 38 2. Right-click on your chat partner and then select Show your webcam, as illustrated below. 3. Now you’re ready to start chatting! Chapter 2 Getting Started...

  • Page 39: Using The Wireless Lan

    Using the Wireless LAN To use a wireless network in an office environment where APs (Access Points) are installed, see the following instructions. (The example used here explains how to use the basic Windows configuration features to configure the system. You can also use the program that comes with the wireless LAN card to configure the network.) 1.
  • Page 40 3. A window will appear displaying Connecting to xxxxx (Where XXXXX is the name of your router/AP). If a Security key or password is set up, a window will appear where you can enter the security key or password. Enter the security key or password, and click Connect.
  • Page 41 5. Once connection is successfully established, the network icon on the status bar will change its shape. Chapter 2 Getting Started...

  • Page 42: Using The Multi-Card Reader

    Using the Multi-Card Reader Averatec’s All-In-One PC accepts many types of multi-media cards into the multi-card reader slot on the right side of the PC. Multi-Media card SD (Secure Digital™), MS-PRO™, MS-PRO™ Duo, MS(Memory Stick™), MMC(MultiMediaCard™), RS-MMC Inserting the multi-media card RS-MMC To insert correctly, refer to the pictures.
  • Page 43 Note Click the <Start> menu and select Computer. On the Computer screen, right-click on the Combo Socket icon and select Eject. This does not physically eject the media card. However, it does ensure all data is written to the media card prior to the physical removal of the card.

  • Page 44: Watching Tv (Optional)

    Watching TV (Optional) You can connect a TV Antenna to the PC. Connecting an external antenna cable directly to the system to watch TV 1. Connect Antenna cable to TV tuner. 2. Click Start, and the select Windows Media Center. Chapter 2 Getting Started...
  • Page 45 Note When the Start screen appears, on your first use, select Quick Installation and then click <OK>. 3. Click TV + Movies. To set up the TV , follow the instructions on the screens. 4. When the TV Signal screen appears, click Next. Chapter 2 Getting Started...
  • Page 46 Note If you haven’t already done so, connect to the Internet. 5. When the Confirm Your Region screen appears, choose your region and then click Next. 6. When the Automatic TV Signal Setup screen appears, select how you would like to proceed and then click Next. (Choosing Configure my TV signal automatically is recommended here.) Chapter 2 Getting Started...
  • Page 47 7. If TV signals are configured normally, select Yes and then click Next. (If necessary, you can manually configure TV signals.) 8. When the Guide screen appears, follow the online instructions to install the program. (The installation method varies depending on the user environment.) Chapter 2 Getting Started...
  • Page 48 9. In the TV+Movies menu, move to live TV and click on it. Now you are set to watch TV. Chapter 2 Getting Started...
  • Page 49 Chapter System SETUP Chapter 3 System SETUP...

  • Page 50: Chapter 3 System Bios Setup

    For System Setup, setup only the items that you need. Note that incorrect settings of Setup items could result in system malfunction. Start System Setup After powering on the system, press <Del> to enter the System Setup screen. BIOS Action Keys Function Key Command Description...

  • Page 51: Bios Setup Menu

    BIOS Setup Menu Main Menu Advanced Menu Chapter 3 System SETUP...
  • Page 52 Power Menu Security Menu Chapter 3 System SETUP...
  • Page 53 Boot Menu Set up Password 1. On the initial System Setup screen, Go to Change Supervisor Password, and then press <Enter>. 2. On the following screen, enter the password and then press <Enter>. Enter New Password Confirm New Password Then enter the same password again and press <Enter>. 3.
  • Page 54 Supervisor Password Shows the setup status of the Supervisor Password: Installed, if a upervisor Password is set, or Not Installed. User Password Shows the setup status of the User Password: Installed, if a User Password is set, or Not Installed. Change Supervisor Password Setting up a password helps you prevent unauthorized users from accessing the system.

  • Page 55: Chapter 4 Expansion Of The System

    Chapter Expansion of the System Chapter 4 Expansion of the System...

  • Page 56: Expanding The Main Memory

    Expanding the Main Memory There may come a time when you want to expand the main memory capacity. When expanding the main memory,make sure that the specifications of any newly added memory and the currently installed memory are the same. The following instructions are provided to those who are familiar with system assembly/disassembly in order to help them to find the memory specification.
  • Page 57 Removing the system cover Remove the screws and system cover as shown in the figure. Chapter 4 Expansion of the System...
  • Page 58 Remove the screws and metal cover. Chapter 4 Expansion of the System...
  • Page 59 Mounting the main memory If you want to continue to use your existing memory, you will not need to remove it. 1) Make sure that the ejector clips on both sides of the socket are in the open position. 2) Align the notches of the DIMM memory with the slot keys of the socket, this allows the memory to be inserted. Gently push the memory into the slot until both ejector clips rise to the lock position.
  • Page 60 Replace the metal cover and fix with the screws. Chapter 4 Expansion of the System...
  • Page 61 Replacing the system cover Replace the system cover and fix with the screws. Checking memory capacity Once memory installation is complete, restart the system. If an error message related to the memory capacity appears upon booting, press the Del key to enter the system setup screen. Save the setting and exit. Chapter 4 Expansion of the System...

  • Page 62: Recovering Your Original Software

    Recovering Your Original Software WARNING - If you recover your hard disk, you will lose all the data and programs on your hard disk. After recovering, you must reinstall any software not originally installed from the factory. Be sure to backup your own data before running the recovery process.
  • Page 63 Windows Vista starts and the registration program runs. To set up and register with Microsoft for using your computer, follow the displayed messages. (For more information, refer to “Getting Started with Windows Vista.”) Note Do not delete the Recovery partition on the Computer Management window for recovery. (This partition takes about 2GB hard disk space.)

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