A950 LCD PC

Users Manual

Notice
Product features and specifications described in this manual are subject to change without notice. Manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages, or for the loss of information resulting from the performance or use of the information contained herein. All product names and logos referenced herein are either trademarks and/or service marks or registered trademarks and/or service marks. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, MS-DOS are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or service marks of their respective owners. All contents of this manual are copyrighted. The information contained herein is the exclusive property of manufacturer and shall not be copied, transferred, photocopied, translated on paper, film, electronic media, or computer-readable form, or otherwise reproduced in any way, without the express written permission. Copyright 2002 All rights reserved. Version: 1.0

FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 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/television technician for help.

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Shielded interface cables, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

CE Mark
This equipment is in conformity with the EMC directive.

Regulatory Compliance
UL 950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EN 60950 47 CFR, Part 15, Subpart B, Class B CSA C108.8 EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) EN 50081 EN 55022 EN 50082 LVD Directive (73/23/EEC) TUV/GS Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment. Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment. Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment. A digital device that is marketed for use in a residential environment not withstanding use in commercial, business and industrial environments Electromagnetic Emission from Data processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines Council directive of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility Electromagnetic Compatibility Generic Emission Standard Specification for limits and methods of measurement of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment Electromagnetic Compatibility Generic Immunity Standard Council directive of 19 Feb 1973 on the harmonization of the laws of member states relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Safety regulation for ergonomics work places in the office sector

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This LCD PC is manufactured and tested on a ground principle that a users safety comes first. However, improper use or installation may result danger to the LCD PC as well as to the user. Carefully go over the following WARNINGS before installation and keep this guide handy. WARNINGS: This LCD PC should be operated only at the correct power sources indicated on the label on the rear end of the LCD PC. If youre unsure of the power supply in your residence, consult your local dealer or power company. Do not try to repair the LCD PC yourself as it contains no user-serviceable parts. The LCD PC should only be repaired by a qualified technician. Do not remove the LCD PC cabinet. There is high-voltage parts inside that may cause electric shock to human bodies, even when the power cord is disconnected . Stop using the LCD PC if the cabinet is damaged. Have it checked by a service technician. Put your LCD PC only in a clean, dry environment. Unplug the LCD PC immediately if gets wet and consult your service technician. Always unplug the LCD PC before cleaning it. Clean the cabinet with a clean, dry cloth. Apply non-ammonia based cleaner onto the cloth, not directly onto the glass screen. Keep the LCD PC away from magnetic objects, motors, TV sets, and transformer. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions. Caution Invisible laser radiation when open. Class 1 laser product to IEC 60825-1 Do not place heavy objects on the cable or power cord. A safety certified power cord must be used. For use only with power supply: Lishin, LSE-0110A20120

Table of Content
CHAPTER 1 Introduction ......................................1-1
Fast Star ............................................................................... 1-2 A950 Overview.................................................................... 1-3 Front and Right Side View........................................... 1-3 Back and Left Side View ............................................. 1-4 Connecting the Mouse and Keyboard .................................. 1-4 Connecting Power................................................................ 1-5 Setting Up Windows XP ...................................................... 1-7 Turning Off Your LCD PC .................................................. 1-9

CHAPTER 2 Basic Operations..............................2-1

Resetting the System............................................................ 2-2 Warm Boot (Software Reset) ....................................... 2-2 Power Switch ............................................................... 2-2 Reset Switch ................................................................ 2-2 Using the Keyboard ............................................................. 2-3 Function Keys .............................................................. 2-3 Embedded Keypad ....................................................... 2-3 Windows Keys ............................................................. 2-4 Fn/m (Function) Key Combinations ............................ 2-4 Using the Mouse .................................................................. 2-5 Using the Mouse .......................................................... 2-5 Changing the Mouse Configuration ............................. 2-5 Reading the Status Indicators............................................... 2-6 Adjusting the Display .......................................................... 2-7 Changing the Brightness .............................................. 2-7 Changing the Display Properties.................................. 2-8 Controlling Audio ................................................................ 2-9 Using the Drives .................................................................. 2-10 Hard disk drive............................................................. 2-10 CD/DVD-ROM drive................................................... 2-11 Using the CD/DVD-ROM Drive ......................................... 2-11

CHAPTER 3 Connecting Peripherals ...................3-1

Using Peripheral Devices..................................................... 3-2 Connecting Audio Jacks ...................................................... 3-3 Front Side Headphones Jack ........................................ 3-3 Rear Side Audio Jacks ................................................. 3-3 Connecting USB Devices .................................................... 3-5 Connecting Firewire Devices............................................... 3-6 Connecting a Printer ............................................................ 3-7 Installing a Printer Driver ............................................ 3-7 Connecting a Game/MIDI Device ....................................... 3-8

CHAPTER 4 Communication Functions ..............4-1

Built-in Modem ................................................................... 4-2 Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line ............... 4-2 Configuring the Modem............................................... 4-3 Modem Settings ........................................................... 4-3 Built-in Network Adapter .................................................... 4-5 Connecting the computer to a Network........................ 4-5 Checking network properties ....................................... 4-6 RF Wireless Keyboard and Mouse setup ............................. 4-6 Mouse reset .................................................................. 4-6 Keyboard reset ............................................................. 4-7 Replacing the Keyboard batteries ................................ 4-7 Replacing the Mouse batteries ..................................... 4-8

CHAPTER 5 Setup Utility ......................................5-1

Running the Setup Utility .................................................... 5-2 Starting the Setup Utility ............................................. 5-2 Standard CMOS Features Option ........................................ 5-4 Advanced CMOS Setup Option ........................................... 5-6 Integrated Peripherals Option .............................................. 5-10 Hardware Monitor Setup...................................................... 5-12 Auto-Detect Hard Disks....................................................... 5-13 Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings .......................... 5-13 Set Supervisor and User Passwords ..................................... 5-13 Save And Exit Setup Option ................................................ 5-13 Exit Without Saving Option................................................. 5-14

APPENDIX..............................................................A-1
System Overview................................................................. A-1 Standard Features................................................................. A-1 1. CPU / Core logic...................................................... A-1 2. Memory.................................................................... A-2 3. Mass Storage............................................................ A-2 4. Graphic Adapter And Video .................................... A-2 5. Audio ....................................................................... A-2 6. Others....................................................................... A-3 Standards ............................................................................. A-3 MECHANICAL................................................................... A-3 1.CASE DIMENSION ................................................. A-3 2.Environment: ............................................................ A-3 System Software .................................................................. A-4 1. System BIOS............................................................ A-4 2. Video BIOS.............................................................. A-4 3. Operating system ..................................................... A-4 4. Device Drivers and Utilities..................................... A-4

A950 LCD PC Users Manual

1. Introduction

CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the A950 system. The A950 system provides a stylish design combined with powerful graphics and rich sound all in a low cost all in one 15 LCD PC. The A950 LCD PC also supports a RF keyboard and mouse.

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual Fast Start

1. Introduction

Your new computer is ready for use as soon as you unpack it from the box. If youre not familiar with computers, please follow the instructions in this chapter to get your system up and running in just a few minutes. It is advised that you familiarize yourself fully by reading through this manual before starting.

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual A950 Overview

1. Introduction

In the following illustrations, we will briefly introduce the major components of your LCD PC. All the components and their functions will be further discussed later in this manual. Note that the actual appearance of your computer or its peripherals might differ slightly depending on the model you have purchased.

Front and Right Side View

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Back and Left Side View

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Connecting the Mouse and Keyboard

In order to start working with your computer, you first need to connect the mouse and keyboard that are shipped with your LCD PC.

Note that the mouse and keyboard PS/2 ports and cable connectors are color coded, i.e. the PS/2 port (designated for use with the mouse) is green, the PS/2 port (designated for use with the keyboard) is purple.

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The A950 can come equipped with a radio frequency wireless keyboard and mouse (optional). Set-up for the wireless keyboard and mouse is simple as it requires no cables. Wireless peripherals only need to be oriented towards the RF receiver located on the bottom front right corner of your LCD PC. (refer to chapter 4 for more infrared information). There are no special setting requirements when using the built in wireless RF keyboard and mouse.

Connecting Power
Use only the AC adapter that was supplied with your computer, or supplied by your computer vendor. You can damage your computer if you try to use an AC adapter that is not approved for use with this system. When removing the AC power cord from a wall outlet, grip the plug and pull it from the socket. Never remove the power cord from the outlet by pulling on the cord. Always grip the plug.

Place your LCD PC on a flat working surface and follow the steps below.

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1. Plug the cable from the AC adapter into the AC adapter jack on the rear side of the computer. 2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Plug the power cord into a suitable power outlet. The amber power indicator turns on when you connect AC power. 4. Press the power switch located on the front panel of the screen display. The green power indicator turns on while the power switch is being pressed. (If the system switches to standby mode, the indicator will turn amber and start flashing)

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5. After a logo screen and several seconds of power-on testing, the computer will load the Windows XP operating system. 6. On initial start-up Windows XP will run the Windows XP Setup Wizard.

Setting Up Windows XP
If Windows XP has been pre-installed on your computer, it will include the special drivers and software used by built-in components such as the audio and video system and modem. The Windows Setup program lets you enter personal data such as your name, the date and time in your location. It takes just a few minutes to complete. The setup process has four steps:

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Getting started This section asks for your name. Registration This section configures your modem Windows License This section asks you to accept the Windows License Agreement and to enter the Windows Product Key Final Settings This section checks the date and time in your location, and then completes the configuration of your system When you start the system for the first time, be sure to complete the setup Wizard. Windows does not display the Setup Wizard the next time you start Windows.

About Windows Properties Dialog Boxes In this manual you are often asked to open a Component Properties dialog box, such as the Modem Properties dialog box, or the Display Properties dialog box. These dialog boxes let you make changes to the configuration and operation of the component, by clicking check boxes or selecting radio buttons. To open a Property dialog box, click the Start button in the taskbar at the bottom of the Windows display. Select Settings - Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click on an icon to display a Properties dialog box, or similar window, for the component or feature represented by that icon. Some of the Properties dialog boxes that are used to configure components in your computer include: Display Modem Mouse Power Management System

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual Turning Off Your LCD PC

1. Introduction

When youre finished using your LCD PC, turn it off with the following steps: Click the Start button in the taskbar and select on Turn off Computer from the Start menu. In the Turn off Computer dialog box, click the Turn Off button. You can shut down the computer with the power button using the steps below: From the Start menu, select Settings Control Panel and double-click the Power Management icon. In the Power Management Properties dialog box, click the Advanced tab. Select Shutdown in the drop down menu for When I press the power button on my computer, and then click Apply and OK.

If you have not saved a file, a dialog box will appear prompting you to save the file

Dont turn off your computer if status indicators show that the computer is still accessing data on the hard disk drive, the floppy disk drive or the CD-ROM drive. Data may be lost or damaged. After turning off the computer wait at least five seconds before turning the computer back on. Turning the computer off and on without a pause can damage the system.

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CHAPTER 2
Basic Operations
This chapter describes some of the basic operations of your LCD PC, such as using the mouse and keyboard, adjusting the display, etc.

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual Resetting the System

2. Basic Operations

You may need to reset the system after adding hardware or software so that your computer recognizes newly installed devices or software. When the message appears after the installation, click OK, Yes, etc., to restart Windows XP. You can also restart Windows XP from the Start menu. Select Shut Down, then Restart.

Warm Boot (Software Reset)

If the system is locked up because of a software problem, you can reset or reboot the system by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously. Press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys again to restart the computer. Resetting may cause data loss. Use the software reset only if the normal Windows XP Shut Down does not work because of software malfunction. Although resetting does not damage the system, you may lose the data you are processing.

Power Switch
If you cannot use the Windows Shut Down command or the software reset you can turn off the computer with the power switch if the system has hardware or software problems. In this case, hold the power button down for more than four seconds.

Reset Switch
If all other methods fail, you can reset the computer by pressing the hardware reset button. The hardware reset button is location on the front panel next to the power button.

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual Using the Keyboard

2. Basic Operations

The keyboard includes all the functions that you find on a full-sized keyboard. In addition, the keyboard has built-in hot keys that you can use to control some computer functions.

Function Keys
On their own, the operation of the function keys is usually determined by the software application that you are running. In combination with the Fn/m key they create hot-keys that you can use to control some of the computer functions. Icons embossed on the function key keycaps indicate the hot-key function.

Embedded Keypad
The numeric keypad is embedded in some of the right-side alphanumeric keys. The keypad functions are embossed in the upper right corner of the keypad keycaps. You activate the embedded numeric keypad by pressing the Num Lk key. Repeat the keystroke to turn off the embedded keypad.

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Windows Keys
There are two different Windows keys as shown below.

2. Basic Operations

Windows Start Key. This key opens the Windows Start menu on the taskbar. In combination with other keys it provides short cuts to some Windows functions. See Windows help for more information. Windows Pull-down Menu key. When an item is selected and this key is pressed, it pulls down a menu, if one is available. It is similar to the right click of a mouse.

Fn/m (Function) Key Combinations

You can activate hot-key system controls and various embedded keystrokes by holding down the Fn/m key and then pressing any of the keys embossed with an icon or boxed text on the lower half of the key.

+ + + + + + + + + + + +

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12

Press keys to decrease the audio volume see Controlling the Audio below Press keys to increase the audio volume see Controlling the Audio below Press keys to mute the audio see Controlling the Audio below Press keys to skip/fast rewind audio track Press keys to play/pause audio track Press keys to stop audio track Press keys to skip fast forward Press keys to eject the CD/DVD-ROM drive tray Press keys to connect to the internet Press keys to start Outlook Express program Press keys to execute user defined command Press keys to execute user defined command

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When you hold down the Fn/m key and press the function key on the top row of the keyboard, you can activate the following hot-key system controls:

+ + +

Press keys to put the system in standby or suspend mode see Chapter 5 for more information on power management. Press keys to execute a user defined command

Press keys to execute a user defined command

In order to make proper use of all the Fn/m invoked functions, you might need to install additional software.

Using the Mouse

Your computer comes with a two or three button scroll mouse.

Using the Mouse

Clicking and double-clicking To click or double-click objects, you can use the left button. Clicking the right button activates a menu if one is available. Drag and Drop You can drag and drop objects on the Windows desktop as follows: 1. Position the pointer over the object. 2. Press and hold down the left button. 3. Drag the object by moving your mouse. 4. Drop the object into place by releasing the left button.

Changing the Mouse Configuration

You can change the way the mouse operates in the Mouse Properties window. From Windows Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel and double-click Mouse to open up the Mouse Properties window. Click on any of the tabs; Buttons, 2-5

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Pointers or Motion. Use the checkboxes, drop down menus, etc, to configure the mouse so that it operates to your satisfaction.

Reading the Status Indicators

As well as the power indicator discussed before, your computer has four more status indicators that are located at the top of keyboard. The indicators are identified by different icons. Indicatorv System Status Icon This indicator turns on whenever the Fn/m function key is pressed.

This indicator turns on when the Num Lock key has been pressed and the embedded numeric keypad is activated. This indicator turns on when the Caps Lock key has been pressed and the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode. This indicator turns on when the Scroll Lock key has been pressed and the cursor arrow keys are in scroll lock mode.

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual Adjusting the Display

2. Basic Operations

The most important adjustment you can make to the display is to set the optimal viewing angle. The display contrast decreases if you look at it from a wide angle above or below, or from side to side.

The screen display angle can adjusted to improve viewing ability. Grasp the display on both sides and tilt it up or down. Do not apply excessive pressure to the display.

Changing the Brightness

Change the screen brightness by using the function keys on the front panel of the screen display. First use the - and + buttons under the picture of the light on the far left side of the front panel of the screen display to navigate the menu and choose brightness. Then use the - and + buttons just to the right of the previous buttons to change the screen brightness.

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Press the - key to decrease screen brightness Press the + key to increase screen brightness

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Changing the Display Properties

The Windows Display Properties window lets you make numerous changes to the display appearance. Right click the mouse on an empty area of the Windows desktop to access a pull down menu. Click on Properties to open the Display Properties window. Use the tabs on the Display Properties window to make adjustments to the following display properties; Background, Screen Saver, Appearance, Effects, Web, and Settings. Using the Settings Tab The Settings tab lets you make changes to the resolution and color depth of the display. The standard display setting for your computer is a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. If you select a smaller resolution, the image on the built-in display will occupy only part of the screen. The standard color depth for your computer is True Color (24bit). You may need to lower the color depth in order to run some applications or games.

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual Controlling Audio

2. Basic Operations

Your computer is installed with built-in speakers and a built-in microphone. You can use the Windows Entertainment Accessories to play CDs and DVDs, record messages and sound, play computer games with sound tracks, etc.

You can control the audio volume by using the function keys on the front panel of the screen display. Press the key below this icon to decrease the audio volume Press the key below this icon to increase the audio volume Additionally you can use the following hot key combinations.

+ + +

F1 F2 F3

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You can use the Windows volume control meter to change the audio level setting.

Using the Drives

Your computer has two different drives; the internal hard disk drive and the CD or DVD-ROM drive. The CD or DVD-ROM drive module is installed on the right side of the LCD PC. Your system is installed with either a CD or DVD-ROM drive, depending on the system configuration. The hard disk drive is installed in a special compartment on the rear side of the computer. Drive Properties You can learn about the properties of the drives by double-clicking the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. In the My Computer window, right click on any of the drives and select Properties from the drop down menu to display the capacity of the drive and other information.

Hard disk drive

Your computer has a internally installed high-capacity hard disk drive. Your computer identifies the hard disk drive as drive C:. The hard disk drive is pre-installed with Windows XP, drivers and software required to run all the components of your computer. When you install software applications and use them to create files and documents, you store them in folders on the hard disk drive. You can use Windows Explorer to create new folders, sub-folders, navigate and maintain the folders and files that are stored on the hard disk drive. If your hard disk drive gets corrupted, you can use the recovery CD-ROM to return the hard disk drive to the original set-up when it was first shipped. However, you will lose any files that you have subsequently created unless you have backed them up to another storage device.

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CD/DVD-ROM drive

2. Basic Operations

The CD or DVD-ROM drive lets you read information from CD/DVDs. Your computer identifies it as drive D: and it is a read-only drive. You cannot write information to CDs or DVDs. Many software applications and reference works are shipped on CDs or DVDs because they are capable of storing large quantities of data. Using Windows Entertainment Accessories, you can also use the CD/DVD-ROM drive to play audio and video disks.

Using the CD/DVD-ROM Drive

1. Locate and identify the three features on the front of the drive; the eject tray button, the recessed manual eject button, and the drive activity indicator.

2. Press the eject tray button to eject the tray for the CD/DVD-ROM disk.

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3. Place the CD/DVD on the tray. Dont apply excess force on the disk tray. 4. Press the tray back into the CD/DVD-ROM drive until it clicks closed. 5. To remove a CD/DVD, wait until the activity indicator shows that the disk in the drive is not being read. Press the eject tray button and remove the disk from the tray. 6. If you need to remove a CD/DVD from the drive while the computer is turned off, or while the drive module is removed from the computer, insert the end of a paper clip, or similar utensil, into the manual tray eject button. This unlocks the tray and lets you open the tray.

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3. Connecting Peripherals

CHAPTER 3
Connecting Peripherals
This chapter describes how to connect your computer to peripheral devices using the input/output ports on the back and side of the LCD PC unit. To ensure correct operation, follow the instructions in this chapter and always read the instructions provided with the peripheral device.

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual Using Peripheral Devices

3. Connecting Peripherals

You can connect and use the peripheral devices shown in the overview on the following page. As these devices are manufactured by a third-party, it is a good idea to verify that they operate correctly when connected to your LCD PC before you purchase them. Your computer vendor can probably recommend reliable brands that are compatible with your system. Be sure to turn off the computer and the peripheral device before connecting them (except when connecting USB devices or inserting PC cards). Some devices have to be turned on after the computer is turned on. Some devices require special drivers or other software before they operate correctly.

Connecting Peripheral Guidelines 1. Turn off the computer and the peripheral device (except when connecting a USB device). 2. Connect the cable from the peripheral device into the appropriate I/O port on the computer. If the cable has locking screws, tighten them. 3. Turn on the peripheral device and then turn on the computer. For information on using the modem and telephone jacks, the network jack and the infrared port, see the following chapter, Chapter 4 Communication Functions.

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual Connecting Audio Jacks

3. Connecting Peripherals

You can connect a series of audio jacks to your computer so that you can listen and record audio in various ways.

Front Side Headphones Jack

There is a headphone jack located underneath the left side of the screen display. When you plug headphones into the headphones jack, the built-in speakers in the computer cabinet and the Line-out jack on the rear side are automatically disabled.

Rear Side Audio Jacks

The four audio jacks on the rear side of the LCD PC provide you with the ability to connect an external audio source, external speakers or an external microphone to the system. From right to left, the Line-in jack (blue) is used to input stereo sound from other devices, such as a radio or tape recorder into your computer, the Center and Bass channel jack (orange) is used to attached center speakers or a woofer to increase the bass level, the Line-out jack (green) is used to output sound generated by your computer to an external device, such as stereo loudspeakers, the Micro3-3

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phone jack (pink) is used to input sound from an external microphone into your LCD PC.

When you plug a jack into the Line-out jack, the built-in speakers in the computer cabinet and the headphones jack on the front side are automatically disabled. You can adjust the playback and recording volume by clicking on the loudspeaker icon on the right side of the taskbar, or by pressing the audio volume control buttons on the front edge or the hot keys on the keyboard. The default audio setting is 2 channels, however, you can manually change this setting to 5.1 channels.

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual Connecting USB Devices

3. Connecting Peripherals

USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices are increasing in availability, and include many different types of devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, digital cameras, etc. The A950 comes equipped four USB 2.0 ports. Many different USB devices can be connected to your computer through the USB ports. Your LCD PC already comes with four USB 2.0 ports on the right side, but you can further extend these by connecting a USB hub to one of the four USB 2.0 ports. A USB hub is a USB device that has a series of spare USB ports available for use by multiple devices.

Note: The funtion USB2.0 only support windows2000 & winxp

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual Connecting Firewire Devices

3. Connecting Peripherals

Firewires high-speed transfer rate. is popular with digital audio and video devices The A950 comes equipped with one firewire port located on the left side next to the headphone jack.

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual Connecting a Printer

3. Connecting Peripherals

Most printers connect through the parallel port which is located on the rear on the back of your LCD PC.

Installing a Printer Driver

After you have connected the printer to your LCD PC through the parallel port (Purple), install a printer driver following the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the Start menu, select Settings - Printers. Double-click the Add Printer icon. The Add Printer Wizard appears. Click Next. Confirm Local printer is selected and click Next. Select the manufacturer and the printer and then click Next. If you cannot find the model name of your printer, you have to install the printer driver included with your printer. See your printer manual for more information. 6. Select LPT1 and click Next. 7. Click the Finish button. If you have checked the Print Test Page box, make sure that the printer is ready before clicking the Finish button. 3-7

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Parallel Port Settings The parallel port on your LCD PC can support different kinds of parallel communications, including bi-directional, EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) and ECP (Extended Capabilities Port). If your printer supports the faster transmission of EPP or ECP, use the system setup utility to change the settings of the parallel port. See Advanced Page in Chapter 5 for more information.

Connecting a Game/MIDI Device

The 15-pin Game/MIDI port (Yellow) can be used to connect your LCD PC to an IBM-compatible joystick or similar device, or to a MIDI device such as a synthesizer.

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4. Communication Functions

CHAPTER 4
Communication Functions
Your computer has four important features that let you establish communications with other computers and devices. The infrared port lets you establish wireless communication with other infrared devices that are at close range. The built-in modem lets you connect to the telephone system so that you can communicate with the whole world through the internet, e-mail, etc. The built-in network adapter lets you join your LCD PC to a local network for sharing data. The optional wireless keyboard and mouse allow a greater range motion for the user.

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual Built-in Modem

4. Communication Functions

You can use the built-in modem for data transfer, fax communication, and voice communication. You can also use it to establish a dial-up connection to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider. The built-in modem on your computer is designed for regular analog telephone lines. The modem may be damaged if it is connected to a digital ISDN terminal or a digital PBX. If an unusual device is attached to the line you are connecting to, the modem may not function properly. Remove the device or contact the dealer of the device. Before connecting to a PBX, consult the PBX maintenance staff or its service company. If the electric characteristics of your PBX are different from those of a regular analog line, the modem will not function properly. If you connect the modem to a digital PBX, both the modem and the PBX may be damaged.

Connecting the Modem to a Telephone Line

Connect your modem to a telephone line as follows: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Locate the telephone line-in jack on the left side of your LCD PC. 3. Plug one end of the telephone cable supplied with your computer into the telephone jack. (If the cable is fitted with a core, plug the end of the cable nearest the core into the computer.) Plug the other end of the cable into a wall telephone socket. 4. Note: for safety reason the telephone cable must be a approved cable by safety agent. AUTION-To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.? 5. Turn on your computer. Connect to the telephone line directly. Do not use a distributor or allotter.

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Configuring the Modem

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You may have already configured your modem during Windows 98 Personal Setup. Otherwise, make the necessary adjustments as shown below. Telephony Configuration 1. From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Telephony icon. 3. In the Dialing Properties window, type in the details about your location and dialing properties. 4. The drivers under the Telephony Drivers tab are pre-installed. Internet Connection Windows 98 has a special Internet Connection Wizard to help you get connected to the internet with ease. Simply double-click on the Connect to the Internet icon on the Windows desktop. If you plan on connecting to the internet by using the modem to dial an Internet Service Provider (ISP), have your account information and dial-up number ready before you begin the Internet Connection Wizard.

In some locations, your Windows desktop may be installed with an icon named Online Services. This folder lets you access Online Service Providers who can provide internet connection and other services.

Dial-Up Networking To create other dial-up networking accounts: 1. 2. 3. 4. On the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. Double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon Double-click the Make New Connection icon. Follow the prompts of the Make New Connection dialog boxes to create the new account.

Hyper Terminal and Phone Dialer You can find these applications by opening the Start menu and selecting Programs, then Accessories, and then Communications. HyperTerminal lets you connect to other computer terminals, for example, Bulletin Boards. Phone Dialer lets you store and dial numbers for quick access.

Modem Settings
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changes to the modem settings. If you need to make changes follow this procedure: 1. From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Modems icon. 3. Use the General and Diagnostics tabs to display the settings of your modem and make changes if necessary. Power Management As for infrared communications, it is a good idea to disable any power management that is running while you are using your modem. Uploading or downloading large files can take quite some time and you might lose data if your computer enters a standby/suspend mode in the middle of a transmission.

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The LCD PC has an Ethernet 10/100 Base-T adapter built-in. This means your system is ready to join a network without any additional hardware. You only need to connect a network cable to your LCD PC and configure the system to join a workgroup. Contact your local network administrator for help on setting up your network environment.

Connecting the computer to a Network

Connect your LCD PC to a network as follows: 1. Locate the LAN jack on the back of your LCD PC. 2. Plug an available network cable with RJ-45 plug in the LAN jack. 3. The other end should be connected to a network hub or switch, or to a peer computer.

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Checking network properties

4. Communication Functions

1. From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. 3. Use the Configuration tab to display the settings of your network and make changes if necessary. Ask you network administrator for assistance. Sharing If you want to make files on your LCD PC available to another computer, or if you want to allow another system to print to a printer attached to your system, you will need to set up your computer for file sharing. 1. From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. 3. Use File and Print Sharing button on the Configuration tab page to display File and Print Sharing window where you allow file and/or print sharing by clicking the appropriate checkboxes.

RF Wireless Keyboard and Mouse setup

If your LCD PC comes equipped with a RF (Remote Frequency) wireless keyboard and mouse setup should be complete out of the box. If the there is an internal RF receiver, Windows will start. If there is no internal RF receiver K/B error... will appear. If either the RF wireless keyboard or wireless mouse are not working you must reset the RF connection. Please folow the steps below.

Mouse reset
1. Hold the mouse close to the front of your LCD PC simultaneously pressing the reset button at the bottom left front of your LCD PC and the small light bluebutton on the bottom of the mouse. This will rest the RF connection.

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Keyboard reset

4. Communication Functions

2. As for the mouse also hold the keyboard in close proximity to your LCD PC simultaneously pressing the reset button at the bottom left front of your LCD PC and the small light blue button on the bottom of the keyboard

If after trying to set either the keyboard or mouse and they still do not function correctly try replacing the batteries.

Replacing the Keyboard batteries

1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Replace the keyboard batteries with two AA alkaline batteries 3. Replace the battery cover.

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Replacing the Mouse batteries

4. Communication Functions

1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Replace the mouse batteries with two AAA alkaline batteries. 3. Replace the battery cover.

Note after replacing batteries you must reset the RF connection

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CHAPTER 5
Setup Utility
This chapter describes how to run the setup utility to change settings on your LCD PC.

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Running the Setup Utility

With the setup utility, you can customize system configuration information, such as time and date, port assignments, passwords, or power management settings. The information you have specified is saved in a special area called CMOS RAM, which the system reads every time you turn on the computer.

Starting the Setup Utility

You can only start the setup utility shortly after the computer has been turned on. A prompt appears on the computer display which says ress DEL to run Setup? When you see this prompt, press the Delete key, and the system will start the setup utility and display the main menu of the utility. Using the Setup Utility When you start setup, the main menu appears. The main menu of the setup utility shows a list of the options that are available. The currently selected option will be highlighted. You can use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, you can execute the option by pressing the Enter key. Some options lead to dialog boxes which ask you to verify that that you wish to execute that option. You usually answer these dialogs by typing Y for yes and N for no. Some options lead to dialog boxes which ask for more information. Setting passwords have this kind of dialog box. Some options (marked with a triangle) lead to tables of items that usually have a value on the right side. The value of the first item is highlighted, and you can use the cursor arrow keys to select any of the other values in the table of items. When an item is highlighted, you can change the value by pressing the PageUp or PageDown keys, or the Plus or Minus keys. The PageUp and Plus keys cycle forward through the available values, the PageDown and Minus keys cycle backwards through the values. When you are in the main menu, you can exit the utility by pressing the Escape key. You can save the current selections and exit the utility by pressing the F10 key. When you are in one of the options that displays a dialog box, you can return to the main menu by pressing the Escape key. When you are in an option that displays a table of items, you can return to the main 5-2

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menu by pressing the Escape key. For some items, you can display a help message by pressing the F2 key. You can display a general help screen by pressing F1. Press F5 to discard any changes you have made and return all items to the value that they held when the setup utility was started. Press F6 to load the displayed items with a standard list of fail-safe values. Press F7 to load the displayed items with a high-performance list of default values.

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual Standard CMOS Features Option

5. Setup Utility

This option displays a table of items which defines basic information about your system.

Date and Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time according to your computer. If you are running Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

IDE Pri / Sec Master

If you leave this item set to Auto, the system will automatically detect and configure any IDE devices found. If it fails to find a hard disk, change the setting to Manual and manually configure the drive by entering the characteristics of the drive in the following items; Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Precomp, etc. If you have no device installed change the value to None. 5-4

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Access Mode

5. Setup Utility

This item defines some special ways that can be used to access IDE hard disks, such as LBA (Large Block Addressing). If you leave this set to Auto the system will automatically decide the fastest way to access the hard disk drive. Press Esc to close the IDE device sub-menu and return to the Standard CMOS Features page.

Boot Sector Virus Protection

Default: Disabled

When this item is enabled it provides some protection against viruses which try to write to the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive. By default this item is Disabled. It must be disabled it for you to install an operating system. We recommend that you enable Anti-Virus Protection as soon as you have installed your disk with an OS.

Base Memory, Extd Memory

These items are automatically detected by the system at start up time.

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5. Setup Utility

This option displays a table of items which provide more advanced information about your system. You can make modifications to most of these items without causing fatal errors to your system. Note that the page has a scroll-bar to scroll down to more items.

CPU/DRAM Base Frequency DRAM CAS# Latency

Set the amount of time taken to access the memory.

Default: 133 / 133 MHz Default: 2.5T

Select this option to set the CPU/DRAM base frequency for your system.

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Quick Boot

5. Setup Utility Default: Enabled

Set this option to Enabled to instruct AMIBIOS to boot quickly when the computer is turned on.

1st / 2nd / 3rd Boot Device

Default: Floppy/HDD-0

Use these two items to select the priority and order of the devices that your system will search for when started up.

S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks

Default: Disable

Set this option to Enabled to permit AMIBIOS to use the SMART (System Management System and Reporting Technologies) protocol for reporting server system information over a network.

Boot Up Num-Lock Status

Default: On

This item controls whether the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.

Password Check

Default: Setup

This option enables password checking every time the system boots or when you run AMIBIOS Setup. If Always is selected, a user password prompt appears every time the computer is turned on. If Setup is selected, the password prompt appears if AMIBIOS is executed.

Internal Cache

Default: WriteBack

Any processors installed on this mainboard use internal (level 1) cache memory to improve performance. Leave this item at the default value Enabled for optimum performance.

Boot Up Share Memory Size

This field shows the available share memory size.

Default: 32 MB Default: 64M

Graphic Win Size

This field shows the available graphic win size.

USB KB/Mouse/FDD Legacy Support Default: Enabled

Set this option to Enabled to enable support for older keyboards and mouse devices if the USB Function option is set to Enabled.

Boot UP Hold On Error

Default: Enabled

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Advanced Chipset Setup Option

5. Setup Utility

This option displays a table of items that define critical timing parameters of the mainboard components including the memory, and the system logic. Generally, you should leave the items on this page at their default values unless you are very familiar with the technical specifications of your system hardware. If you change the values incorrectly you may introduce fatal errors or recurring instability into your system. Note that the page has a scroll-bar to scroll down to more items.

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CPU Multiple Factory HOST Frequency DRAM Frequency

5. Setup Utility Default: Locked Default: 133 MHz Default: 133 MHz

These items show the frequency setting of the CPU and DRAM .

Clock Spread Spectrum Enable

Default: Enable

Clock Spread Spectrum is used to tune in clock frequency. The BIOS setting "Disable" is to control the clock spread (This setting will make the signal wave spread shorter and the clock frequency should be more correct and a little bit faster), but, this will bring about more EMI. "Enable" setting can reduce EMI.

Timing Setting Mode

Default: Normal

This item sets a timing parameter for CPU access. Since the CPU timing is determined by the system hardware, you can set this item to Disabled.

MA 1T/2T Seclect

Default: Auto

This item allows the user to set the delay between the end of a RAS cycle and the activation of the memory-addressbus (MA). It also allows you to select the MA 1T mode, MA 2T mode or Auto mode.

Advanced Read Prefetch Host To Memory Latency

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Default: Enable Default: Normal

The item allows the user to Enable/Disable the memory read prefetch function.

The item allows you to set the latency of the reading host memory.

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5. Setup Utility

This option displays a list of items that define the operation of some peripheral components on the system input/output ports.

OnBoard IR Port IR Mode

Default: 2F8h/COM2 Default: IrDA

This item defines the operation of the IR port . On the Normal setting, the IR port is assigned to the COM2 connector. If you want to use the infrared port, you must change the setting of this item to one of the Infrared settings (usually IrDA). If you have selected an IR mode, use the following item UR2 Duplex Mode to choose whether the IR port is full duplex or half duplex.

Onboard Parallel Port

Default: Auto

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Parallel Port Mode Parallel IRQ Parallel DMA

5. Setup Utility Default: EPP+ECP Default: Auto Default: Auto

This item defines the operation of the parallel port. As a default it is set to EPP+ECP. If you are connected to a parallel device that supports the higher-performance EPP (enhanced parallel port) or the ECP (extended capabilities port) make the appropriate changes to this item. There is no need to set the Parallel IRQ and Parallel DMA as the setting assigned to the Parallel Port Mode will automatically adjust these two settings.

OnBoard PCI IDE

Default: Both

This item allows you to enable or disable the primary PCI IDE channel integrated in this system.

OnBoard Game Port

Default: 201h

This item allows you to reserve addresses and interrupts for use with the Game/MIDI port on the rear side of the LCD PC.

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A950 LCD PC Users Manual Hardware Monitor Setup

The user can check the condition of hardware at any time.

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5. Setup Utility

Press Enter with this item selected if you want the setup utility to automatically detect and configure a hard disk drive on the IDE channel.

Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings

This option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for all appropriate items in the whole setup utility. Press the Y key and then Enter to install the defaults. Press the N key and then Enter to not install the defaults. The optimized defaults place demands on the system that may be greater than the performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the memory. You can cause fatal errors or instability if you install the optimized defaults when your hardware does not support them. If you only want to install setup defaults for a specific option, select and display that option, and then press the F7 key.

Set Supervisor and User Passwords

These items can be used to install a password. A Supervisor password takes precedence over a User password, and the Supervisor can limit the activities of a User.To install a password, follow these steps: 1. Highlight the item Set Supervisor/User password on the main menu and press Enter. 2. The password dialog box appears. 3. If you are installing a new password, carefully type in the password. You cannot use more than 8 characters or numbers. The password will differentiate between upper case and lower characters. Press Enter after you have typed in the password. If you are deleting a password that is already installed just press Enter when the password dialog box appears. 4. The system will ask you to confirm the new password by asking you to type it in a second time. Carefully type the password again and press Enter, or just press Enter if you are deleting a password that is already installed. 5. If you typed the password correctly, the password will be installed.

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5. Setup Utility

Highlight this item and press Enter to save the changes that you have made in the setup utility and exit the setup program. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press Y to save and exit, or press N to return to the setup main menu.

Exit Without Saving Option

Highlight this item and press Enter to discard any changes that you have made in the setup utility and exit the setup program. When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears, press Y to discard changes and exit, or press N to return to the setup main menu.

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Appendix

APPENDIX

System Overview
This document describes the product specification of LCD PC Desk-Top system. LCD PC targets high performance but very low cost Desk-Top market by incorporating the up-gradable Intel socket 478 CPU, 15.0" TFT, 3.5 HDD, build in slim type CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/COMBO, low cost modem module and on board LAN.

Standard Features
1. CPU / Core logic
System design for Intel Pentium 4/Northwood serial CPU. 1.3~1.6 V for CPU VCORE voltage, reduce thermal design. Support PBSRAM of L2 cache 256K(Willamette)/512K (Northwood)on die. SIS650GL/962 core logic.

2. Memory
2.1 Main Memory 0MB on board, expandable to 2GB. 16/32/64/128/256/512MB/1GB memory options. Two 184 pins DDR DIMM type memory slots. 2.2 ROM 256KB/512KB Flash ROM factory option, 5V erase. Boot block protection, factory optional.

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3.1 HDD Support enhanced IDE (PIO mode1-5) and bus master (Ultra DMA 33/66/100mode). Desk Top 3.5 hard disk drive, 1 height. 3.2 Media device Build in CD-ROM / DVD-ROM /COMBO. 5.25 standard 12.7mm CD- ROM / DVD-ROM / COMBO. Fast IDE and ATAPI interface.

4. Graphic Adapter And Video

SIS 650 GL High integration core logic include VGA graphic design. AGP 4X. High performance 3D graphic engine (floating triangle setup / randering). Support VRAM 16MB/32MB/64MB share memory architecture. LCD display (Support 15.0TFT XGA.). Motion compensation for hardware MPEG assist. Support dual view.

5. Audio
SIS962 embedded audio controller. AC97 v2.2 compliant. Independent bus master logic for 5 channels.( PCM In/Out, MIC Input, Modem In/Out). Separate independent PCI functions for Audio and Modem. Support for up to six channels of PCM audio output (full AC3 decode). Sound Blaster, sound Blaster Pro Compatible and Microsoft Direct-sound support.

6. Others
Support IEEE1394 and USB2.0 On board RTL8201B Base-T 10/100 local LAN . AC97 interface to support modem. (option module) PS/2 ACPI compliant power management.

Standards

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Safety

Appendix

The system, in a typical configuration, meets the requirements of the following stands for safety: T-Mark (Adapter only), UL, CSA, CE

Emissions
The system, in a standard configuration, meets or exceeds the requirements of the following standards for RF and conducted transmissions: VCC I class I, FCC class B, CE Mark

MECHANICAL
1.CASE DIMENSION
169.5 mm( L ) * 65 mm ( W ) * 35 mm ( H )

2.Environment:
Temperature The A950 temperature specification: Operating Temperature Operating ( Non-condensing ) Non-operating ( Non-condensing ) Humidity The A950 humidity specification: Operating Temperature Operating ( Non-condensing ) Non-operating ( Non-condensing ) Range 30% ~ 90%RH 10% ~ 90%RH Max. Rate of Change 10% per hour 10% per hour Range 5 to 35C -20 to 60C Max. Rate of Change 15C per hour 20C per hour

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Appendix

System Software
1. System BIOS
Phoenix notebook BIOS

2. Video BIOS
SIS 650

3. Operating system
Optional MS-DOS 6.22 or above version Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP

4. Device Drivers and Utilities

Display driver, Audio driver , CD/DVD-ROM driver, Touch-pad driver., IR driver , modem driver..(on Mini PCI)

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