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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started.................................................................................1-1
Introduction.................................................................................................................1-2
The Ideal Environment................................................................................................1-3
Where to Put the System.......................................................................................................1-3
Extra Protection..................................................................................................................... 1-3
Maintaining and aring for the System.......................................................................1-4
leaning the System.............................................................................................................1-4
Transporting the System....................................................................................................... 1-4
Backups................................................................................................................................ 1-5
Shock Precautions................................................................................................................ 1-5
are of the omputer............................................................................................................1-5
Unpacking................................................................................................................... 1-6
hecklist................................................................................................................................ 1-6
Installing the System...................................................................................................1-7
Introducing the System................................................................................................1-8
Looking at the Front.............................................................................................................. 1-9
Looking at the Back............................................................................................................. 1-10
onnecting the ables..............................................................................................1-12
Chapter 2: Using the system.............................................................................2-1
Ready for Power.........................................................................................................2-2
To Power Up for the First Time.............................................................................................2-2
To Power Down..................................................................................................................... 2-3
About the Software......................................................................................................2-4
About the Drives..........................................................................................................2-5
Hard Disk Drive..................................................................................................................... 2-5
Diskette Drive........................................................................................................................ 2-6
D-ROM Drive............................................................................................................2-6
Using the Drive:..................................................................................................................... 2-7
About Memory.............................................................................................................2-9
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About the Audio and Video Onboard...........................................................................2-9
About the LAN Onboard..............................................................................................2-9
About the Modem Onboard.......................................................................................2-10
Chapter 3: Installing the Software.....................................................................3-1
Installing the Windows 98 Operating System..............................................................3-2
Installing the Bundled Software...................................................................................3-2
Installing the Drivers under Windows 98...............................................................................3-2
Table of contents of the support D......................................................................................3-4
Installing the Applications...................................................................................................... 3-6
Chapter : Going inside..................................................................................... -1
Introduction.................................................................................................................4-2
Important Precautions........................................................................................................... 4-2
Opening and losing the Unit ase............................................................................4-3
To Open the System Unit ase.............................................................................................4-3
To lose the System Unit ase............................................................................................4-4
Inside the System........................................................................................................4-5
Removing the Drive age..................................................................................................... 4-5
Mainboard Items.................................................................................................................... 4-6
Upgrading................................................................................................................... 4-7
hanging the PU................................................................................................................ 4-7
hanging System Memory....................................................................................................4-8
hanging the Drives....................................................................................................4-9
The Drive age..................................................................................................................... 4-9
onnectors............................................................................................................................ 4-9
hanging the Hard Disk Drive...............................................................................................4-9
hanging the D-ROM/DVD Drive.....................................................................................4-10
hanging the Diskette Drive................................................................................................4-11
Chapter 5: Peripheral Device Setup..................................................................5-1
Setup the Television as System onsole....................................................................5-2
How to install your system with television console................................................................5-2
How to adjust the best video quality of your TV Output.........................................................5-3
Setup the SPDIF-Out for the Audio System..............................................................5-16
How to setup the SPDIF-Out function in Win98...................................................................5-16
How to setup the SPDIF-Out function in WinDVD...............................................................5-17
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Setup the S ART TV as System onsole.................................................................5-19
How to install your system with S ART TV console...........................................................5-19
Appendix A: Problem Solving...........................................................................A-1
Q & A.......................................................................................................................... A-2
The computer doesn’t work...................................................................................................A-2
The keyboard doesn’t work...................................................................................................A-2
The Mouse doesn’t work.......................................................................................................A-2
The D-ROM/DVD drive does not operate properly.............................................................A-2
The audio doesn’t work.........................................................................................................A-2
How do I use the Four hannel Speaker feature?................................................................A-3
How do I set up the video output selection?..........................................................................A-3
The DVD title playback seems slow or not smooth...............................................................A-3
The hard disk drive access indicator light stays on...............................................................A-3
The diskette drive indicator light stays on.............................................................................A-3
How to upgrade the Flash BIOS?.........................................................................................A-4
How do I backup my data files to prevent loss of data?........................................................A-4
Appendix B: Gamut Documentation................................................................B-1
Introduction.................................................................................................................B-2
Produce MP3 files – Use D- ashier...................................................................................B-3
Play MP3 files – Use Musician..............................................................................................B-5
Play music Ds – Use 3DFS-A D.........................................................................................B-6
Play MIDI files – Use Midier..................................................................................................B-7
Regulate the audio sources – Use Mixer..............................................................................B-7
Recording audio data—Use Voice- atcher..........................................................................B-8
Appendix C: WINDVD Documentation.............................................................C-1
The WinDVD ontrols................................................................................................ -2
Start/Eject............................................................................................................................. -2
Navigation Buttons................................................................................................................ -3
Sliders................................................................................................................................... -3
ounter................................................................................................................................. -4
Navigation Arrows................................................................................................................. -4
Numeric Keypad................................................................................................................... -4
Menu Items........................................................................................................................... -4
The Right-Mouse lick Menu................................................................................................ -5
Using WinDVD............................................................................................................ -6
Viewing a DVD Title.............................................................................................................. -6
reating a Playlist................................................................................................................. -6
Loading a Previously Saved Playlist..................................................................................... -6
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hanging Your Settings........................................................................................................ -6
Setting Parental ontrol........................................................................................................ -7
Ejecting a Disk...................................................................................................................... -7
Hiding and Viewing the Player.............................................................................................. -7
Enabling the Toolbar and Status bar.................................................................................... -8
Viewing a DVD Movie or Video D....................................................................................... -8
Playing a DVD Interactive Title............................................................................................. -8
Vocal options........................................................................................................................ -8
hanging the Parental ontrol Password............................................................................. -8
losing WinDVD................................................................................................................... -9
Understanding the DVD System............................................................................... -10
Region odes..................................................................................................................... -10
NTS and PAL................................................................................................................... -11
Aspect Ratios...................................................................................................................... -11
DVD Audio.......................................................................................................................... -11
Parental ontrol Properties................................................................................................. -12
Quality Setting.................................................................................................................... -12
Hotkey Definitions for the WinDVD Operation.......................................................... -12
Set the DMA Mode for the D-ROM/DVD-ROM....................................................... -13
Appendix D: S-YXG50 Documentation...........................................................D-1
Features.....................................................................................................................D-2
Specifications.............................................................................................................D-2
Installation..................................................................................................................D-3
Performance Settings.................................................................................................D-3
Functions....................................................................................................................D-4
S-YXG50 Player Operation Panel...............................................................................D-6
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Getting Started

Book PC
This chapter allows you to become familiar with the basic parts of your system and tells
you how to set up your Book PC.
Introduction
The key features of this Book PC include:
The Book PC uses the Intel 810 chipset.
upports PPGA Celeron, FCPGA Pentium III processors, from 300 up to 800 MHz.
upports maximum installed memory up to 512 MB.
upport for Bus mastering and UltraDMA 33 modes.
upport for Green PC standard, keyboard power on/off, and Wake on
Modem/LAN/Alarm.
Built-in Graphics ystem supports up to 1600 x 1200 resolution in 8-bit color at 85Hz-
refresh rate. Provides TV encoder for NT C, PAL and CART (for Europe only) TV
support (AV/ -Video).
Built-in ound ystem meets PC98 audio specification.
1. HRTF 3D professional audio supports both Direct ound 3D® and A3D®
compatible interface, and support for Four Channel Speakers.
2. Prevides Digital Audio Interface ( PDIF In/Out) with 24-bit stereo, 44KHz
sampling rate and measured 120d audio quality.
3. Optional optic fiber interface which enables communication with MiniDisk or high-
end audio systems.
Provides a floppy disk drive, a hard disk drive, and a CD-ROM or DVD drive.
Built-in 10/100 ase LAN adapter and 56K V.90 fax/modem.
Built-in Trend’s Chip Away Virus ensures that the boot process is protected from
viruses. The bundled PC-Cillin software provides automatic virus protection under
Windows 95/98.
The Book PC is bundled with the SuperVoice for fax/modem communications,
MediaRing Talk for PC to PC internet phone communication, Gamut for professional
audio management, including MP3 encoding and playback, WordPerfect Suite 8, the
renowned office application suite, and optional Windows 98 operation system and
WinDVD application for DVD playback.
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The Ideal Environment
Before anything else you should decide on a place to set it up your new computer. Below
you can find a few tips to keep in mind when choosing the ideal spot.
Your Book PC computer is engineered to provide years of reliable service. However, give
it the same care and protection as you would any other valuable piece of electronic
equipment. Most of the good care rules are common sense.
Where to Put the System
A cleared-off desk or table is a perfect location. Look out for the proximity of power
supply, telephone and/or network cables.
You should try to avoid dirt, dust and smoke, since these might cause system failure.
Also, keep your computer away from strong magnetic fields. This includes fans, air
conditioners, radios, large speaker systems, and other electric motors.
Do not set up your system in a room with extreme conditions of temperature and
humidity. Too hot or too cold temperature in a room causes your computer to misbehave.
Dampness causes oxidation, and dryness causes static electricity.
Heat is probably the single most damaging environmental element to a computer.
Because of this, never push the rear of the unit against a bookcase, wall, or anything that
restricts the air from circulating freely around the entire case. If the fan outlet in the back
of the computer system is blocked, heat builds up inside the computer. A marginal heat
problem can be aggravated by accumulated filth from dirt, dust and smoke.
Likewise, do not stack magazines on top of, under, or behind the computer system or the
video monitor.
Do not place the computer in direct sunlight, near a radiator, lamp, or a heat vent.
Remember that heat causes electronic circuitry to behave in strange ways. When
computer components heat up, they tend to fail. If this happens, it may not be a
permanent failure, but could lead to one.
Extra Protection
Electrical surges and spikes can cause serious damage to your system. Use a power
filter/surge protector on the system unit and everything connected to it. If just one device
is not connected, damaging surges can enter the system through unprotected peripheral
and damage everything connected to it.
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A power strip/surge protector provides protection against many types of voltage spikes
that can travel on the power line and damage your system, but it isn’t much help against
lightning. If severe weather of an electrical storm threatens, it’s a good idea to unplug the
entire system from the power, and telephone and/or network lines, before the storm
starts.
Maintaining and Caring for the System
Follow the suggestions below to keep your valuable system in good condition.
Cleaning the System
Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean the system unit and monitor. Avoid abrasives or
solvents, they can permanently damage the finish. Use a soft cloth and window cleaner to
clean the monitor. Turn off the monitor. Then squirt a little cleaner on the cloth and apply
it to the screen.
All diskette drives and tape backup units should be cleaned periodically. Cleaning kits are
available from a variety of sources. Carefully follow the instructions supplied with the
cleaning kit you use.
ubjecting a system to a dusty or smoky environment significantly shortens its life and
increases the probability of failure. If you use the system in a dirty environment, open it
periodically and vacuum the board and components with a small vacuum designed for
this kind of work. Don’t loosen anything in the process.
If the mouse pointer or cursor starts jumping when you move the mouse, it is probably
caused by a build-up of dirt on the rollers inside the mouse.
If you spill liquid inside the keyboard, unplug the keyboard immediately and turn it upside
down to allow the liquid to drain out. Let the keyboard dry overnight before attempting to
use it again.
Transporting the System
Dropping or jarring the system can damage the hard disk drive, particularly if the drive is
reading or writing when it is dropped. Hard disk drives are less vulnerable to shock when
they are shut off. Consequently, you should always power down the system unit before
moving it.
During transport, pack the system unit in its original packing boxes and cushioning
materials.
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ackups
There hasn’t been a hard disk made that is guaranteed not to lose its data. Hard disk
reliability has improved significantly in the last few years, and it is unlikely that yours will
malfunction and lose its data. till it is not impossible. It is a good idea to make backup
copies of your files on a regular basis. You can obtain a tape or backup unit, or optical
storage device, or another device that will allow you to save your whole configuration of
files at once. oftware can be used to make that process automated. You should try to
back up your files on a regular basis.
Shock Precautions
This list is important to protect yourself from electrical shock and your system from
damage.
Be sure all cables are free from table or desk legs resting on them. Arrange cables
out of traffic areas.
Unplug all power cords from their power sources if severe weather threatens. When
you disconnect a cable, always pull on the plug or connector, not on the cable itself.
Know the static electricity precautions.
Always disconnect the power before opening the system unit. Just because the power
is off does not necessarily mean the computer is harmless. Never take chances with
the hazards of electricity.
Plug all three-prong cable into properly grounded power sources. Computers prefer
steady and reliable electricity. Use a power filter/surge protector for protection against
electrical surges. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong. Try to
connect everything without the use an extension cord. If you must use one, use a
three-wire cable with grounded plugs.
Care of the Computer
Do not set up your system in a room with extreme conditions of temperature and
humidity.
Do not allow heat to build up inside of the system unit.
Never turn the power button off or move the system while the hard disk drive is
reading or writing.
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Do not spray any kind of cleaning liquid directly on the case, keyboard or monitor.
Instead apply it to a soft cloth. Always turn the power off and unplug each power
cable from its power source before cleaning.
Use the computer in as clean an environment as possible. Cover the keyboard,
monitor and system unit.
Never push foreign objects into the slots on the riser card. Doing this may short out
interior components and could cause a fire.
Do not open the diskette drive door while the drive is active, the indicator LED will be
lit. This damages the disk and/or the drive.
Avoid dropping or jarring your computer. This loosens memory chips, expansion
cards, and can severely damage the hard disk drive. Always shut down the computer
when moving it, even if it’s only to the other side of the your desk.
Keep your computer away from magnetic fields.
Do not eat or drink while using the computer.
Unpacking
If your system arrives in very cold or damp weather, you should not apply power to the
system unit until it has reached room temperature, and no condensation is present.
Exposing a cold computer to a warm room causes condensation that could damage the
computer or shorten its life. Allow the box to warm up to room temperature for several
hours before opening them. Do not plug in the system until all moisture from any
condensation has completely dried.
Checklist
ome vendors may ship certain components as standard, while other vendors treat the
same components as optional. In its most basic configuration, your Book PC should
include the following:
A ook PC computer with built-in processor, system memory, hard disk drive, CD-
ROM (or DVD) drive, and diskette drive.
A system unit power cord and a telephone line for modem connection
A support CD-ROM and/or disk(s) with system drivers and bundled software.
Documentation, including this User’s manual, the WordPerfect manual, Quick
Reference Setup Sheet and the Stand Setup Sheet.
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The following are normally optional, but some vendors may include them in the basic
package. ome items may not be available in certain countries, or some vendors may
choose not to carry all the optional items:
A Windows software package, including manual and CD-ROM
Keyboard and/or mouse
Video monitor
Audio speakers
Additional peripheral devices and/or cables
Note: Contact your system vendor for information on the availability of optional
items.
Until the system is up and running, it’s a good idea to leave all the software packages
intact. All of it is pre-installed and automatically starts when you turn on the power. They
are provided for backup purposes only.
Arrange all the unpacked items on an uncluttered desk or table when you plan to set up
and use the system computer. Each piece should be close enough together so that
cables can reach to the appropriate connectors. Be sure there is a wall outlet close to the
table or desk.
Installing the System
Most of the work of setting up your system computer is already done. Before shipping
your system, we installed all the software and specified the correct hardware
configuration in the setup program.
The part we have left for you is comparatively easy. Anyone who can orient cables to
mate with connectors can set up this Book PC computer. You won’t have to open the
computer to plug anything in. The steps on the next few pages are easy to follow, and
there are lots of pictures to help show you the correct way.
First we introduce you to the system components, and then we will help you set up the
system and install all the cables.
Warning: In this section you are instructed to connect several cables. To avoid
damage to your computer and peripherals, never plug in or unplug a cable when
the system unit power is ON. Always shut off the system first, only then ma e any
necessary cable connections or changes.
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Introducing the System
Before you actually set up your system and plug everything in, it’s a good idea to locate
all its features, switches and controls. The next few illustrations familiarize you with the
system computer external features.
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Looking at the Front
With your computer in front of you, use the picture below to locate each of the labeled
parts. Chapter 2 goes into more detail on some of the labeled parts and their usage.
Power switch – The power switch is located on the right-hand side of the front panel.
Press the power switch once to turn your computer on, and press it again to turn your
computer off.
Reset switch – Use this switch to ‘reboot’ the system instead of using the power
switch button.
Indicator LEDs – The front panel has three indicator
lights. The indicator LEDs turn on to show that a
particular function is active. From right to left the LEDs
indicate the following: the Power LED turns green as the
system is powered on; the HDD LED lights up if any hard
disk activity is detected; the Suspend LED blinks if the system is suspended.
Diskette Drive – The diskette drive, on the right side of the front panel, can read
from, or write to, 3.5” diskettes with capacities of either 720K or 1.44 MB. The diskette
drive provides a convenient way of storing and transferring short files.
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CD-ROM/DVD Drive – The drive bay on the left hand side is either installed with a
CD-ROM or DVD drive. This option is factory installed. CD-ROM disks can store over
600 MB of audio, video, or data. DVD disks can store up to 4 GB and are currently
commonly used to distribute high-quality video. Usually your system identifies the CD-
ROM/DVD drive as drive D:. Access to a CD/DVD-ROM is quite fast. CD and DVD
disks are used to distribute large software applications, and audio and video files that
require a lot of capacity. You can play audio and video files using the supplied Gamut
audio player or the optional WINDVD software.
Looking at the ack
The back of the system is where most external connectors are.
AC Power Connector – Plug the main power cord in here. Within the range of 115 or
230V AC, the power adapter will automatically sense and adapt to the input power
voltage.
Fan Outlet – A fan inside the case cools the internal parts. Do not block this outlet.
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Digital Audio
Line /
Phone (FCC only)
LAN
PS/2 Connectors
USB Connectors
S-Video Connector
Video Connector
Game port
Connector
AC Power
Connector
Fan Outlet
Audio Jac s
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Game port Connector – The 15-pin Game port can be used to connect your
computer to an IBM-compatible joystick or similar device, or to a MIDI device such as
a synthesizer.
Audio Jacks – The three audio jacks provide you with
the ability to connect an external audio source or an
external microphone to the system. From right to left, the
Microphone jack is used to input sound from an
external microphone into your Book PC; the Line in jack
is used to input stereo sound from other devices, such as a radio or tape recorder,
into your computer; and the Speaker jack is used to output sound generated by your
computer to an external device, such as stereo loudspeakers.
Parallel Port Connector – The parallel port provides a connection for a parallel
printer or other parallel communications device.
VGA Connector – The external monitor port allows you to connect any standard
computer monitor to your system.
Video Connector – The RCA video jack can be used to output video to devices that
use RCA plugs such as most TV receivers.
S-Video Connector – The -video jack can be used to output video to devices that
use -video plugs such as camcorders and some TV receivers.
Digital Audio Jack – The Digital Audio jack provides a digital ( PDIF) interface with
an optional external audio device, and at the same time serves as an auxiliary Line in
port to import sounds while Four peakers mode is enabled. An optional device and
optic fiber cable are needed in order to make use of the digital interface.
Line/Phone Jacks – The RJ-11 jacks can be used to connect a
phone line to the internal modem device. Use the Line jack to
connect a wall socket line to the Book PC. The Phone jack is
only available in FCC type modem, use it to export the line to a
telephone receiver.
LAN Jack – The RJ-45 jack can be used to connect the Book PC to an ethernet
network.
US Connectors – The U B (Universal erial Bus) port can be used to connect to
U B devices.
PS/2 Connectors – The two P /2 ports can be used
to connect an external pointing device and keyboard.
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Line Jac
Phone Jac
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This section of setting up your new computer is very important. It talks about attaching all
the cables so that you can begin using the system.
The procedure is straightforward and easy to do, however, be sure to follow each step
carefully and don’t leave any steps out.
1. Connect a keyboard and pointing device
through the P /2 connectors
2. Connect any speakers and/or microphones that you might have.
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Entertainment Audio System )
( 4.1 Speaker System )
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Spea er Jac
Microphone Jac
Line in/out
(rear) Jac
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Rear
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3. Connect a computer monitor to the
VGA connector.
4. Connect phone lines to the Line
/Phone jacks.
5. Connect any U B devices you want
to use with your system.
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USB Con.
RJ-11 Line Jac
RJ-11 Phone
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6. Connect any printer or other parallel
device you might want to use to the
Parallel port.
7. Connect a TV receiver to the Video or
-Video Connectors.
8. Connect a network cable to
the LAN connector.
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Parallel Port
Connector
Video
Connector
S-Video
Connector
RJ-45 Networ Connector