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3.4.2.5 Hibernate

The fifth tab on the Power Options Properties menu displays the Hibernate menu,
which provides the option to Enable hibernation.

3.4.2.5.1 Hibernate check box

Selecting the Enable hibernation check box activates the hibernation function. It is
intended to preserve data that is currently active in the SDRAM memory, by saving it
to the hard disk drive before placing the computer into hibernation. Whenever the
computer is brought out of hibernation, it restores the data to its previous locations,
and the whole computer resumes its previous state of activity.

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Figure 3.20 Hibernate

3.4.2.5.2 Disk space for hibernation

This box displays the Free disk space presently available on the computer and the
amount of minimum disk space required to activate the Hibernate function.

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3.5 Image Version

The Image version menu displays information about the status of the OS that is cur­rently installed on the MARS-3100R/S. Normally, the OS is Microsoft Windows XP
Embedded Service Pack 2. The data displayed here also details the current version
of BIOS installed in the system, and its build date.

Figure 3.21 Image version

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3.6 Audio

The Audio menu displays two slider controls to adjust the volume of the speaker and
the microphone. To make basic adjustments, place the pen on the slider button and
move it up or down.

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Figure 3.22 Main audio menu

3.6.1 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties

The MARS-3100R/S supports a variety of precise audio settings.

! Audio devices
! Volume
! Sounds
! Voice
! Hardware

Click Properties on the main Audio menu of the Central Manager to
open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties menu.

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3.6.1.1 Audio devices

The third tab on Sounds and Audio Device Properties displays the Audio menu,

Three Audio Device settings are displayed on the menu.

! Sound playback
! Sound recording
! MIDI music playback

Figure 3.23 Audio menu

3.6.1.1.1 Sound playback

The Sound playback control sets the hardware device that controls audio signal pro­cessing. By default, the system is set to use the Realtek AC97 Audio chipset built into
the motherboard. However, if any external audio device or card is added to drive
audio processing, then it is possible to select the device from this menu.

Sound playback displays two important controls for fine-tuning the hardware audio
device controller.

! Volume
! Advanced audio settings

Figure 3.24 Volume and advanced buttons

3.6.1.1.2 Volume

Click the Volume button to access the Volume Control sub-menu. Five settings may
be adjusted for the sound playback device. The volume and balance of software and
external devices is controlled with sliders using the pen.

Figure 3.25 Playback volume control

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3.6.1.1.3 Advanced audio properties

Two properties are controlled from the Advanced audio properties sub-menu.

! Speakers

– The Speakers menu permits quick configuration of speakers, according to

the number and type of speakers connected to the computer.

– The drop-down list for Speaker setup control displays a variety of options;

select the arrangement most suited to the type of speakers already installed.

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Figure 3.26 Speaker properties

! Performance

– The Performance menu displays Audio playback controls for adjusting the

Hardware acceleration and the Sample rate. By default, both are set to the

maximum possible allowance. This setting devotes more system resources
to the quality of audio playback. Normally, it will not be necessary to adjust
these features unless the system has trouble playing back audio. Click

Restore defaults to reset the system defaults to maximum.

Figure 3.27 Performance properties

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3.6.1.1.4 Sound recording

The Sound recording control on the Audio menu control permits fine-tuning of the
recording device. By default, the system device is the onboard Realtek AC97 chipset.

Sound recording also displays an important control for fine-tuning hardware devices
that may be connected via the device controller.

! Volume

Figure 3.28 Sound recording menu

– Click the Volume button to access the Recording controls sub-menu. Four

types of volume settings may be adjusted for sound recording devices, TV

Tuner, CD Player, Line In and Microphone.

Figure 3.29 Recording controls

– Click Advanced on the Recording Control sub-menu to access the

Advanced Controls for Microphone sub-menu.

• Tone Controls: Adjust the bass and treble sensitivity of the microphones.

• Other Controls: The audio device supports 1 Mic Boost. Select the

check box to activate this effect.

Figure 3.30 Advanced controls for microphone

3.6.1.1.5 MIDI music playback

The MIDI music playback control permits selec-
tion of the hardware device that controls MIDI sig­nal processing. By default, the system is set to
use the Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth.

Figure 3.31 MIDI music playback

MIDI music playback also displays a volume control sub-menu that is identical to

the Playback volume control; (See Figure 3.25) for fine-tuning MIDI devices.

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3.6.1.2 Volume

The first tab on Sounds and Audio Device Properties menu displays the Vol ume
menu for the current audio controller. By default, this device is a Realtek AC97 Audio
chipset.

Two Volume settings are displayed on the menu.

! Device volume
! Speaker settings

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Figure 3.32 Volume menu

3.6.1.2.1 Device volume

The Device volume adjusts audio outputs and associated optional features. Use the
pen and slider to set the device output volume of the AC97 controller. Click the Mute
check box to silence all audio outputs. By default, the Vol ume icon is displayed on
the taskbar.

Click Advanced to access the volume control sub-menu. (See figure 3.25).

3.6.1.2.2 Speaker settings

From the Volume menu, click Speaker Volume
to open the sub-menu. The Speaker settings
control makes precise adjustments to the
speaker volume. Slider buttons are available to
adjust the speakers individually; if the Move all
slide indicators check box is selected, the slid­ers move in unison.

Click Restore Default on the Speaker Volume
menu to reset the volume to normal setting

Note! Clicking Advanced in Speaker set-

tings on the main Volume menu
opens the Advanced Audio Prop­erties sub-menu, as described in
section 3.6.1.1.3, Advanced audio
properties. (See page 38 above.)

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Figure 3.33 Speaker volume

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3.6.1.3 Sounds

The second tab on the Sounds and Audio Device Properties menu displays the
Sounds menu. The sound scheme is set to the Windows default. However, it is pos-

sible to customize the sounds produced by the computer during events; and custom
sound assignments may be saved as a new Sound scheme.

The Sounds menu also displays a scrolling list of all events to which sounds may be
assigned. Use the pen to select Program events and assign a sound (wav) file to
each event from selections on the Sounds drop-down list.

Figure 3.34 Sounds menu

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3.6.1.4 Voice

The fourth tab on Sounds and Audio Device Properties displays the Voice menu
for adjusting audio inputs and outputs when a microphone is connected to the PC.

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Figure 3.35 Voice menu

Note! The control settings on the Voice sub-menus, Volume and Advanced,

are identical to those found in the Audio devices, section 3.6.1.1. on
pages 37, 38 and 39.

3.6.1.4.1 Test hardware

Click Test hardware to initiate a microphone test that will calibrate the audio levels
from the microphone to the system, so that peak audio performance is attained.

Follow the onscreen instructions to calibrate the microphone.

Figure 3.36 Hardware test for microphone level

Note! A microphone must be connected to the computer, or the internal micro-

phone must be activated. (See Chapter 2.8, Connecting Peripherals.)

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3.6.1.5 Hardware

The fifth tab on Sounds and Audio Device Properties displays the Hardware
menu. Several hardware devices and drivers are listed. It is possible to check the sta­tus of each device and driver from this menu. Click Troubleshoot if device drivers
are not functioning correctly.

Figure 3.37 Hardware menu

3.6.1.5.1 Properties

The properties of each device or driver may be displayed, checked and modified. To
display device or driver properties, double-click on an item in the list, or select an
item and then click Properties.

! The General menu displays details about the manufacturer, date and functional

status of the selected item.

Figure 3.38 General menu

Note! To access the Troubleshooting help from the Hardware menu, or any

sub-menu, the MARS-3100R/S must be connected to the Internet.

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! The Properties menu displays a comprehensive list of all the hardware and

software devices on the system.

Figure 3.39 Properties menu

! The Driver menu displays a description of the manufacturer, date, version and

signification of the selected device driver. The menu permits updates, rollbacks
and uninstalling of drivers.

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Figure 3.40 Driver menu

– Click Driver Details to view a full list of all

active drivers.

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Figure 3.41 Driver details