Elitegroup L373N1 User Manual v.3

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CHAPTER? ONE

GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

This chapter introduces the features and
components of the computer.

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Performance Features

?? High Performance Processor

The LCD PC is equipped with a powerful Intel Pentium 4
processor on the latest sub-micron process. The processor
also supports up to 533MHz front side bus bandwidth for
unparalleled performance.

?? Advanced Graphic Engine

The system is built with a high performance ATI Mobility
Radeon 9000 or alternatively with nVIDIA GeForce FX 5400
(NV31) video processor with a dedicated frame buffer (up to
128MB.) The advanced graphic engine is DirectX 8.1
compatible and delivers the fastest-performing 3D graphics
supporting the latest games, cinematic-quality video, and
features that dramatically enhance all aspects of the visual
experience in every application.

?? Expandability

The system offers upgradeable 3.5” hard disk drive and 2 DDR
SDRAM sockets for expansion, allowing the user to easily
increase the storage and system capacities as the need arises.

?? Large LCD Display

The computer is equipped with a large 17-inch TFT
high-resolution display panel for clear text and brilliant colors.

?? Audio Capability

The system is equipped with a build-in subwoofer and stereo
speakers, which give you more realism in sound. The system

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also supports 6-channel 5.1 speaker output for home theater
sound system. The audio playback function supports 3D audio,
64-voices and DirectSound.
A built-in MP3 player allows you to playback MP3 tracks without
having to boot up to Windows.
The system is also equipped with a unique S/PDIF digital audio
output for external AC3, DTS, or PCM decoding processor in
your home audio-video system.

?? Communication Features

The system provides built-in Ethernet network adapter for local
network and 56K modem for point-to-point connection or
dial-up remote network.

?? Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB2.0 ports

In addition to a full array of built-in I/O ports, the computer offers
IEEE1394 for ultra high-speed connection to high bandwidth
digital video devices and 4 or 5 high-bandwidth USB2.0 ports to
connect to any USB-based peripheral devices.

?? TV Tuner (Optional)

The optional TV Tuner module allows user to watch TV or cable
programs, record TV, and capture analog video signals to the
hard drive or to the recordable optical drive (optional device).

?? Wireless LAN (Optional)

The optional internal Wireless LAN module allows your
computer to connect wirelessly to other systems, devices, or
network.

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System At A Glance

Front View

1. Microphone

The built-in microphone records sound.

2. LCD Display

The panel is where the system content is displayed.

3. Stereo Speakers With Built-in Sub-woofer

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The built-in speakers output the sound in stereo. The sub-woofer
enhances the system’s audio lower-end frequencies.

4. DVD-ROM or Combo (DVD-ROM / CD-RW) optical drive and
Disk Eject Button and Manual Eject Key Hole

If your computer comes with DVD-ROM, you may play DVD
movies or regular CD-ROM disk. If it comes with a Combo drive,
you may save data onto a CD-R / CD-RW disk. Press the eject
button to eject the disk tray. The manual eject keyhole allows you
to manually eject a jammed disk.

5. Consumer Infrared Receiver

The lens receives input from the remote control. See later sections
in this chapter to learn remote control functions. This is not an IrDA

or Fast IR lens for data communication.

6. MP3 Player On/Off Button

Press the MP3 Player Button to turn on the stand-alone MP3
player without having to boot to Windows. The player will play
songs stored in C:\MP3. Press and hold for 1~3 seconds to turn off
the MP3 player.

Note: Go to MP3 Player Functions section elsewhere in this chapter for a full

description of the MP3 operations and the function of the keys.

Note: A utility program must be installed to make full use of the MP3 player in

standalone (non-Windows) mode. (D:\utility\SuperDJ)

7. Playback / Pause Key (in standalone MP3 mode)

Press the key once to start playback an audio track. Press again to
temporarily stop an audio track during playback. Press again to
resume playback.

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8. Stop Key (in standalone MP3 mode)

Press the key once to stop an audio track during playback.

9. Repeat Key (in standalone MP3 mode)

Press the key once to repeat a current song or repeat the entire
album.

10. Previous / Fast-Backward Key (in standalone MP3 mode)

Press the key once to go back to the previous audio track. Press
and hold the key to perform a fast-backward search.

11. Next / Fast-Forward Key (in standalone MP3 mode)

Press the key once to go forward to the next audio track.

12. LCD Status Indicator (for MP3 Player)

The monochrome LCD display shows the status of the MP3 player.

13. TV / Cable Mode Hot Key

For computers with the optional TV-tuner and Video capturing
module only. In Windows, press the key once to bring up the

Power VCR application, which allows you to view or capture TV /
Cable programs.

Note: Go to TV Tuner and Video Capturing section elsewhere in this chapter for a

general description of the TV Tuner function and the associated operational hot
keys.

Note: An application called Power VCR must be installed to view or capture TV /

Cable programs.

14. Internet Hot Key

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The Internet Hot Key launches the Internet Explore automatically
in Windows XP or 2000.

Note: To enable the Internet Hot Key, Email Hot Key in Windows O/S other than

XP / 2000, you must install the special Quick Keys application contained in the
factory CD-ROM (D:\Qkeys\Setup.exe).

15. Email Hot Key

The Email Hot Key launches the MS Outlook Express in Windows
XP or 2000.

16. Power / Suspend Button

The power/suspend button turns the computer on and off and it
can also act as a system suspend key. Press momentarily to turn
on the system. Press and hold for at least 3~4 seconds to turn off
the system. How this key behaves can be defined in [Start >
Settings > Control Panel > Power Options > Advanced] menu.
Press the power / suspend button again to return from the suspend
mode.

17. LED Status Indicators

The LED Status indicators reveal the power state of the system
and also the status of HDD/CD-ROM/FDD drives.

18. Audio Volume Dial

Use the volume dial to control the loudness of the speakers.

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Rear View

1. Mini PCI Card Slot Access Door

The optional mini-PCI-based wireless LAN IEEE802.11b, or

802.11a, or 802.11g card can be installed in this slot to enable
wireless connectivity to other wireless LAN devices. Go to Chapter
3 to learn how to install the optional wireless LAN card.

2. Hard Disk Drive Access Door

The HD drive is located behind this door. Go to Chapter 3 to learn
how to replace the hard disk drive.

3. Memory Expansion Slot Access Door

Additional memory module can be installed in the DIMM sockets to