AVERATEC Black Crystal User manual

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User’s Guide
PC

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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. 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. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures :
✓Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
✓Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
✓Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
✓Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
NOTE
✓The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
✓Shield interface cables and AC power cord, if any must be used in order to comply with the emission
limits.

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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.
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.”To
prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

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Safety Instructions
1. Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly.
2. Save this User Guide for possible use later.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature.
4. Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from
overheating. Do not cover the openings.
6. Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted properly to
the value of 100-240V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place anything on
the power cord.
8. Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
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.
✓The equipment was dropped and damaged.
✓The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
11. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment or cause an
electrical shock.
12. Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature of
60°C (140°F) or above, which may damage the equipment.
13. CAUTION : To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement, use the same or
equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only.
14. This equipment is indoor use and all the communication wirings are limited to inside of the
building.

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WEEE Statement

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Table of Content
Regulations Information i
Optical Device Drive Notice iii
Macrovision Notice iii
Safety Instructions iv
WEEE Statement v
System Overview 1
Turnning On and Off the Computer 2
Using the Optical Drive 3
Connect to the Internet 5
Using the Multi-Card Reader 6
Using the Wireless LAN 7
Connecting the TV 9
Watching TV 11
System SETUP 14
Expanding the Main Memory 19
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 24
Replacing the CD Drive 28
Installing the Optional MXM Video Card 30

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System Overview
Front
Rear
Powerbutton/PowerLED
HDD/CDdriveLED
USBconnector
SPDIFjack
Microphone/LINEIN/LINEOUTjack
TVantennaconnector(optional)
IEEE1394connector
Stand
CD/DVDejectbutton
CDdrive
(CD-RW/COMBO/DVD-Recorder)
Airventhole
Microphone/Headphonejack
Cardreaderslot
Video-outconnector
DVI-Iconnector
LANconnector
Powerconnector
USBconnector

Turning On and Off the Computer
Turning on the computer
To turn on your computer, follow these steps:
1. Connect the peripheral devices and power cord to your computer. For more information, see
the Quick Start Guide.
2. Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners.
3. Press the power button on the front panel of your computer.
4. If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set
up your computer. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide.
Turning off the computer
To turn off your computer, follow these steps:
1. Before turning off your computer, save your information and close all application programs
you use.
2. Click the Start button, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box
appears.
3. Click Turn Off to shut down the computer.
4. Turn off the monitor and any other peripheral devices.
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NOTE
✓If for some reason you cannot turn off your computer in Windows, press and hold the power button
for about three to five seconds to turn off your computer.

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Using the Optical Drive
The AVERATEC Black Crystal PC is fitted with a slim tray-loading optical drive.
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Eject a CD/DVD
To eject a CD/DVD from the optical drive, follow these steps:
1. Press the Eject button on the optical drive.
2. Remove a CD/DVD from the tray.
3. Press the tray of the optical drive.
Insert a CD/DVD
To insert a CD/DVD into the optical drive, follow these steps:
1. Press the Eject button on the optical drive.
2. Place a CD/DVD in the tray with the print side facing right.
3. Press the tray of the optical drive.

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NOTE
✓Your computer is fitted with a slim tray-loading optical drive.
CDs that are not of the standard size cannot be used in this product.
✓If you can not eject a CD/DVD from the optical drive by pressing
the Eject button, follow these steps:
1. Click Start and then click Computer.
2. Right-click on the optical drive that the CD/DVD is in and click
Eject in the popup menu.
✓Additional label(s) on the CD/DVD may cause noise when the optical drive is working. Remove the
label(s) on the CD/DVD for safe use.
CD120mm

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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.
3. Launch Internet Explorer or other communication software.

MMC
RS-MMC
SD
MS-PRO
MS-PRO Duo
MS
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Using the Multi-Card Reader
Averatec's Black Crystal PC accepts 6 types of multi-media cards into the multi-card reader slot
on the front 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
To insert correctly, refer to the pictures. Insert cards with
the label side facing toward the right of the PC.
Removing the multi-media card
Grip the tip of the card and take it out from the slot.
(Do not remove the card while you are using it, as you could corrupt the contents.)
NOTE
✓Click Start 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)

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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. Right-click on the Wireless Network icon on the
status bar, and then select Connect to a network.
2. If there is an AP-enabled environment, a list of available APs will appear. Click the item you
want to connect to, and click Connect.
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. (The
window will not appear if no security key or password is set up.)

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4. When the Successfully connected to xxxxx window appears, confirm the settings and then click
Close.
5. Once connection is successfully established, the network icon on the status bar will change its
shape.
Select the right items for your environment, and click Close.

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Connecting the TV
You can display the screen through the optional TV connection ports.
To connect the TV, follow these steps:
1. Determine how you will connect the TV to your PC.
2. Connect the video cable or the DVI to HDMI convert adapter to your PC and connect the
component cables, S-video cable or HDMI cable to the TV.
Componentcables
Componentconnectors
Component
S-videocable
S-videoconnector
S-video

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3. You should now be able to view the screen on the TV.
DVItoHDMI convertadapter(notincluded)
HDMIcable
HDMI

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Watching TV (if equipped with optional TV
tuner)
You can connect a TV antenna to the PC.
Connecting an external antenna cable directly to the
system to watch TV
1. Connect an antenna cable to the TV tuner.
2. Click Start and then select Windows Media Center.
3. Click TV + Movies. To set up the TV, follow the instructions on the screens.
NOTE
✓When the Start screen appears, on your first use, select
Quick Installation and then click OK.