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Copyright©2008
All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan
GE3 Mini EPC User Guide
Original Issue: 2008/02
This manual guides you in setting up and using your new mini EPC.
Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy
and is subject to change without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior written
permission.
Trademarks
Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and
may be the trademarks of their respective companies.
Microsoft, Windows Vista, and Windows Sound System are
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel ®, Intel ® CoreTM 2 Duo, Intel ® Celeron ®, and Intel ® HD Audio
(Azalia) are registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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FCC Information to User
Safety and Care Instructions
No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make
sure you read the safety and care instructions. This information can
help protect you and your computer from possible harm.
For Safety Regulation:
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect
type.
For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cables
rated 26AWG or higher.
The Optical drive is a Class 1 Laser Product.
Li-Ion battery is vulnerable, do not charge it with other
power adapter, or it may cause fire or explosion.
For the power supply of this equipment, An approved
power cord has to be used. Make sure the socket and
any extension cord(s) you use can support the total
current load of all the connected devices. Before cleaning
the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any
external power supplies (i.e. AC adapter).
Radio and television interference
Warning: Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal
cables with this computer, so as not to interfere with radio and
television reception. If you use other cables, it may cause interference
with radio and television reception.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encourage to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the device and receiver
• Connect the device 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.
You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission: Interference Handbook (stock number
004-000-00345-4). This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC20402
Warning: The user must not modify or change this computer without
approval. Modification could void authority to this equipment.
FCC RF Exposure
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
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This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters
between the radiator and your body.
15.247 (b)(4), the EUT meets the requirement that it be operated in a
manner that ensures the public is not exposed to radio frequency
energy levels in excess of the Commission’s guidelines (1.1307,
1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093)
5.105 Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Requirements, Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
---Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
---Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
---Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
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---Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
5.21 Regulatory information/Disclaimers
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict
accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation
provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the
antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the
manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or
the substitution of the connecting cables and equipment other than
manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the user to correct
any interference caused by such unauthorized modification,
substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers
or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of
government regulations arising from failing to comply with these
guidelines.
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Shielded Cables Notice
All connections to other computing devices must be made using
shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
Peripheral Devices Notice
Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc)
certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this
equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result
in interference to radio and TV reception.
Optical Disk Drive Notice
The optical disk drive is Class 1 Laser Product.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer may void the user’s authority, which is granted by the
Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.
Use Conditions
This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
European Notice
For the following equipment: Notebook PC
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Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the
Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member
States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC),
Lowvoltage
Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive
(93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive
99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.
The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the
following European standards:
EN 300 328-2 V.1.2.1 (2001-12)
EN 301 489-1 V.1.3.1 (2001-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.1.1 (2000-09)
EN 50371: 2002
EN 55022: 2006
EN 55024: 2001
EN 60950: 2000
EN 61000-3-2: 2000
EN 61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001
802.11b and 802.11g Restrictions:
- European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of
100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz;
- In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-
2.4835GHz
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frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use."
Warranty requirement in the manual:
Along with the user
documentation the importer/distributor must provide a statement that
warranty services are included in the responsibilities of the distributor
representative.
Canada (see also United States)
Canada Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003,
Issue 2, and RSS-210, Issue 4 (Dec. 2000).
“To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is
intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide
maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is
installed outdoors is subject to licensing.”
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB003, No. 2, et CNR-210, No. 4 (Dec. 2000).
« Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service
faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit être utilisé à l'intérieur et devrait
être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage
maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à
l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. »
Television antenna connectors protection (for system
TV tuner card)
External television antenna grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your mini
EPC, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically
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grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static
charges.
ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular
Section 820.93, provide information with regard to proper grounding of
the mask and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
Lightning protection
For added protection of any product during a lightning storm or when it
is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the
product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system.
Power Lines
Do not locate the antenna near
overhead light or power circuits,
or where it could fall into such
power or circuits.
WARNING: When installing or realigning an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touch such
power lines or circuits. Contact with them could be fatal.
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For DVD Players with both 525p and 625p
progressive scan outputs:
‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION
TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS
PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN
THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN
PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’
OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD
PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE
CENTER.’
“This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.”
“U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and
6,516,132.”
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Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................. 15
1.1 F
EATURE HIGHLIGHT
.................................................................... 15
1.2 U
NPACKING THE MINI
EPC........................................................... 17
1.3 T
HE FRONT SIDE OF THE MINI
EPC............................................. 18
1.4 T
HE REAR SIDE OF THE MINI
EPC .............................................. 19
1.5 M
EMORY UPGRADE
...................................................................... 21
2 GETTING STARTED....................................................................... 23
2.1 C
ONNECTING THE
AC P
OWER SOURCE
...................................... 23
2.2 C
ONNECT YOUR MINI
EPC
TO A
TV............................................. 24
Attach the Antenna to your mini EPC..................................... 25
Connect a TV with the S-Video connection .......................... 26
2.3 C
ONNECT MINI
EPC
TO A
PC M
ONITOR
...................................... 28
2.4 I
NSTALLING THE MINI
EPC D
EVICE DRIVERS
.............................. 29
driver installation note:.............................................................. 29
3 USING YOUR MINI EPC ................................................................ 31
3.1 U
SING MEDIA CENTER REMOTE CONTROL
................................. 31
3.2 U
SING WIRELESS
USB K
EYBOARD (OPTION
) ............................. 34
3.3 C
ONFIGURING YOUR SCREEN DISPLAY
....................................... 36
3.4 H
OW TO ACCESS THE OPTICAL DRIVE
........................................ 36
3.5 U
SING FLASH MEMORY CARDS
.................................................... 38
4 FUN WITH WINDOWS VISTA EXPERIENCE ...................................... 41
4.1 W
HAT IS WINDOWS VISTA
?......................................................... 41
4.2 G
ET READY FOR WINDOWS VISTA
.............................................. 42
4.3 E
NJOY YOUR MULTIMEDIA APPLICATION
..................................... 44
Internet Explorer ........................................................................ 44
Windows Calendar .................................................................... 45
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Windows Contacts..................................................................... 46
Windows Defender .................................................................... 47
Windows DVD Maker ................................................................ 48
Windows Fax and Scan............................................................ 49
Windows Live Messenger Download ..................................... 50
Windows Mail ............................................................................. 51
Windows Media Center............................................................. 52
Windows Media Player ............................................................. 53
Windows Meeting Space.......................................................... 53
Windows Movie Maker.............................................................. 54
Windows Photo Gallery ............................................................ 55
Windows Update........................................................................ 56
Windows Sidebar and Gadgets............................................... 57
Gaming ........................................................................................ 58
Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D ....................................... 59
5 CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS.............................................. 61
5.1 U
SING THE
USB P
ORT
................................................................. 61
5.2 U
SING THE
LAN P
ORT
.................................................................. 62
5.3 U
SING THE
IEEE 1394 P
ORT
...................................................... 62
5.4 U
SING THE
AV-
IN PORT (OPTIONAL
)............................................ 63
5.5 U
SING THE WIRELESS
LAN ......................................................... 65
5.6 U
SING THE MODEM PORT
............................................................. 66
6 BIOS SETUP..................................................................................... 67
6.1 R
UNNING THE
BIOS S
ETUP PROGRAM
....................................... 67
6.2 U
SING THE MAIN MENU SETUP
.................................................... 68
6.3 U
SING THE ADVANCED
CMOS S
ETUP
........................................ 70
6.4 S
ECURITY MENU SETUP
............................................................... 71
6.5 U
SING THE BOOT SETUP
.............................................................. 73
6.6 H
OW TO EXIT THE SETUP PROGRAM
........................................... 74
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7 CARING FOR YOUR MINI EPC.................................................... 75
I
MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
....................................................... 75
E
NVIRONMENT
........................................................................................ 75
P
OWER SUPPLY
..................................................................................... 76
C
LEANING YOUR MINI
EPC ................................................................... 77
M
AINTAINING HARD DISK
....................................................................... 77
APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS................................. 79
S
YSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
....................................................................... 80
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1 Introduction
With Windows Vista, you can enjoy a growing universe of digital
media content and explore endless entertainment options from the
comfort of your couch.
With mini EPC, every member of your family can enjoy the immersive
experience of PC games and movies on a big screen. Users can
interact with an entertainment PC with an USB mouse and keyboard,
or with an optional remote control, which provides an exciting viewing
experience from the comfort of the living room sofa.
1.1 Feature Highlight
Before we go to identify each part of your mini EPC, we will first
introduce you to other notable features of your mini EPC.
Windows Vista delivers the multitasking power of a dual-core
processor and enables sleek new designs to fit your lifestyle, besides
it extends the experience you have ever had. With a full range of
powerful, yet easy-to-use digital entertainment features, you can
experience TV, DVD movies, music and photos like never before.
Processing Unit
• Your mini EPC runs on Intel ® Core
TM
2 Duo (Santa Rosa) or
Celeron ® microprocessor that is integrated with 4MB or 2MB L2
Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed.
• Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on
operating systems such as Windows Vista.
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Windows Vista Operating System
Windows Vista extends the experience you have. With a full range of
powerful, yet easy-to-use digital entertainment features, you can
experience TV, DVD movies, music and photos like never before.
Wireless LAN
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
(IEEE 802.11 b/g, USB2.0 Mini Card)
Memory
This mini EPC provides two memory slots for installing DDR2 SDRAM
200-pin SODIMM modules up to 4GB using 512MB, 1024MB, or
2048MB DDR2 SDRAM modules.
USB 2.0
Provides four USB ports (one at front side and three at rear side) for
fastest I/O data transmission.
Graphic System
Provides blazing graphics controller embedded in Intel® GM 965
chipset
Audio System
Azalia ALC268 sound codec chip; compliant with Intel HD Audio.
Bluetooth 2.0 (Class 2)
Bluetooth 2.0 is backward compatible with 1.x, and its EDR
(Enhanced Data Rate) is 2.1 Mbit/s. It offers a wireless connection
radius of 32.8 feet (10 meters) to other Bluetooth devices.
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1.2 Unpacking the mini EPC
Your mini EPC comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard
shipping carton. Upon receiving your mini EPC, open the carton and
carefully remove the contents. The shipping carton contains the
following items:
Mini EPC Antenna AC Adapter and Power Cord
Remote Control DVI-VGA Adapter Wireless USB Keyboard
(optional) (optional) (optional)
User Manual or Manual/Drivers CD (optional) AV-IN Cable (optional)
Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is
missing and/or damaged. If any of these items is missing or
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damaged, notify your dealer immediately. Be sure to save the
shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the mini
EPC or if you plan to store the mini EPC away sometime in the future.
1.3 The Front Side of the mini EPC
1. Eject Button 2. 4-in-1 Card Reader
3. USB Port 4. Optical Disk Drive
5. Power On/Resume Button
Feature Description
1. Eject Button
Press this button to eject optical disk.
2. 4-in-1 Card
Reader
The card slot supports SD, MMC, MS (Mem
ory
Stick) and MS_Pro flash memory card format.
You can use any of the 4 types flash memory
cards for extra storage media.
3. USB Port
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows
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Feature Description
you to connect up to USB-equipped peripheral
devices (for example, USB mouse, digital
camera, USB storage device and so on).
4. Optical Disk
Drive
This optical disk drive is Slot-in type ODD. It
allows you to load and start programs from a
CD/DVD and play DVD movies and audio
CDs. It also can burn CD/DVD.
5. Power On
/Resume
Button
Switches the mini EPC power on or off, or
resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode.
1.4 The Rear Side of the Mini EPC
The system ports at the back of your mini EPC can connect various
devices. Each port is described as followings.
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1. IEEE 1394 2. Modem Port
3. TV_IN 4. AV_In Port
5. Kensington Lock 6. Microphone Jack
7. Headphone Jack 8. DVI-I Socket
9. LAN Port 10. TV Port (S-video)
11 USB Ports 12. USB Port
13. DC_In
Feature Description
1. IEEE 1394
IEEE 1394 port is a high speed I/O port that
can transfer high levels of data in real-time,
such as Digital Video Camera, external hard
disk.
2. Modem Port
A 56K internal fax/data modem is built-in. It
keeps you connected to the outside networks
through telephone line.
3. TV_IN
Connects to an antenna to receive television
signal for watching and recording TV programs.
4. AV_In Port
This port is for Audio and Video input.
5. Kengsington
Lock
Lets you attach a Kensington security system or
a compatible lock to physically secure your mini
EPC.
6. Microphone
Jack
Allows you to connect an external microphone.
7 Headphone
Jack
Lets you plug in high-definition headphone,
powered speakers, or earphone. (The SPDIF
transmits digitized audio signal by optical fiber.
The external audio amplifier can get the best
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audio quality without loss.)
8. DVI-I Socket
This socket can accept both analog signal
(VGA) and digital signal (DVI) inputs.
The “DVI-I” is the abbreviation of “Digital Video
Interactive-Integrated”.
9. LAN Port
An internal 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit
Ethernet LAN module connects your mini EPC
to other mini EPCs/networks through a local
area network (LAN).
10. TV Port (S-
video)
Lets you connect to the S-Video TV connector
for watching TV programs or DVD movie.
11. 12. USB Ports
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you
to connect up to USB-equipped peripheral
devices (for example, USB mouse, digital
camera, USB storage device and so on).
13. DC_In
Lets you connect the AC power adapter in
supplying continuous power to your mini EPC.
☞☞☞☞
The audio function is available after inserting the speaker or
headphone into audio port..
1.5 Memory Upgrade
Your mini EPC offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline
Memory Module) at least 256MB DDR2-SDRAM. The memory
compartment is located inside your mini EPC. The table below lists
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the possible combinations of different memory module and memory
size.
☞☞☞☞
Please contact dealer for changing or adding DDR2-SDRAM
module. It is not available for users to change it by themselves.
Based Memory
Installing Memory Total
512 MB 0 MB
512 MB
512 MB 512 MB
1024 MB
512 MB 1024 MB
1536 MB
512 MB 2048 MB
2560 MB
1024 MB 0 MB
1024 MB
1024 MB 512 MB
1536 MB
1024 MB 1024 MB
2048 MB
1024 MB 2048 MB
3072 MB
2048 MB 0 MB
2048 MB
2048 MB 512 MB
2560 MB
2048 MB 1024 MB
3072 MB
2048 MB 2048 MB
4096 MB
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2 Getting Started
Your mini EPC is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and
use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to
get the mini EPC up and running as quickly as possible. Contact your
dealer if they have pre-installed all the needed drivers to fully operate
your mini EPC or if there is the updation on the driver installation of
the mini EPC.
2.1 Connecting the AC Power Source
The AC adapter provides external power source to your mini EPC and
the AC adapter also has an auto-switching design that can connect to
any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets.
To connect the power adapter:
1. Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power
adapter. And plug the other end of the AC power cord to a live AC
wall outlet.
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2. Plug the connector of the AC adapter to the DC-IN port found at
the rear side of the mini EPC.
☞☞☞☞
For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power
cord has to be used.
Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can
support the total current load of all the connected devices.
Before cleaning the mini EPC, make sure it is disconnected
from any external power supplies (i.e. AC adapter).
2.2 Connect your mini EPC to a TV
Connect your mini EPC (running Microsoft Windows Vista) to your TV,
and you can enjoy your favorite mini EPC and TV entertainment from
the same spot in your living room. You can enjoy live and recorded
TV, DVDs, music, photos, and Online Spotlight's offerings on the big
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screen from the comfort of your couch — and you can control it all
with a single remote control.
Attach the Antenna to your mini EPC
This Mini EPC has built-in a TV tuner card to process analog
television signals. (Beside, this TV tuners card functions as video
capture cards to record television programs onto a hard disk.)
TV tuners supporting digital television broadcasts have recently
become available; a tuner displaying an HDTV image on a mini EPC
monitor is typically much cheaper than a dedicated high-definition
television system. The TV tuner card also supports time-shifting
capabilities, allowing the viewer to rewind, fast-forward and pauses
live TV.
The Mini EPC also comes with an Antenna. To receive television
signal well, you need to attach the antenna to your mini EPC.
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Connect a TV with the S-Video connection
1. Connect the S-Video cable to your TV Port, located on the back
of your Media Center PC.
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2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-Video input
connection on the back of your TV.
Enjoy your digital Lifestyle
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2.3 Connect mini EPC to a PC Monitor
You can connect a monitor to your PC mini EPC with running
Microsoft Windows Vista. All you have to do is plug the cable from the
monitor into the back of the high-level mini EPC with a DVI-I Socket.
Most monitors use a VGA cable to connect to a PC. In this case, you
can connect the VGA cable from the monitor to the DVI-I Socket on
the back of your Media Center PC via a DVI-VGA Adapter. Or you
can connect directly to the monitor with DVI socket.
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2.4 Installing the Mini EPC Device Drivers
It is best to install the needed device drivers for using the built-in
devices of your mini EPC. Before installing the drivers, check with
your dealer first if they have already installed all the drivers along with
the operating system. If not, follow the procedures below:
DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE
:
NOTE: Please be notified that whenever you install the driver
utility, it should be install the CHIPSET Driver first.
Installing Drivers for Windows Vista x86
1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, then point to
Run. The Run dialog box appears.
2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as where the
device driver is located.
3. Read the on-screen information, and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete drivers installation.
Device Driver Driver Path
Chipset device
"E:\Drivers\Vista32\Chipset\Setup.exe"
VGA device
"E:\Drivers\Vista32\VGA\Setup.exe"
Audio device
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"E:\Drivers\Vista32\Audio\Setup.exe"
Modem driver
"E:\Drivers\Vista32\Modem\Setup.exe"
Wireless LAN driver and
Utility
“E:\Drivers\Vista32\Wireless LAN\Intel
3945ABG\autorun.exe”
“E:\Drivers\Vista32\Wireless LAN\Azurewave
GU701\Setup.exe”
LAN driver
"E:\Drivers\Vista32\LAN\SetupYukonWinC_5X6N.exe"
CIR driver
"E:\Drivers\Vista32\CIR\DPInst.exe"
TV Tuner driver
"E:\Drivers\Vista32\TV Tuner\A316_Vistalogo_
DRV_x86_V1.3.0.30.exe"
Bluetooth Driver and Utility
"E:\Drivers\Vista32\Bluetooth\setup.exe"
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3 Using Your Mini EPC
This chapter describes how to operate the standard features of the
mini EPC. With mini EPC, every member of your family can enjoy the
immersive experience of PC games and movies on a big screen.
Users can interact with an entertainment PC with an USB mouse and
keyboard, or with an optional remote control, which provides an
exciting viewing experience from the comfort of the living room sofa.
3.1 Using Media Center Remote Control
The mini EPC comes with a Media Center remote control, and this
Media Center remote control bring your Media Center experience to a
whole new level.
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Media Center Remote Control
Button Description
Press the RECORD button on the remote to
begin recording what you’re currently watching.
To find and watch it later, simply press the
RECORD TV button.
The MORE INFO button brings up additional
option related to where you are in the menu
system. You can also press MORE INFO to get
details on the music, TV, pictures, or video that is
selected.
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Button Description
When navigating through the Media Center menu
system, press the BACK button to go to the
previous screen.
Use the CURSOR ARROWS to navigate up,
down, left, or right through the Media menu
system. When you find what you want, press OK
button in the center of the arrows to select it.
The GREEN START BUTTON will launch the
Media Center menu system when you are in
Windows Vista. If you are navigating around the
Media Center, press GREEN START BUTTON
will bring you back to the Media Center Starting
menu options.
Press SKIP on the remote to jump forward in 30
seconds time increments in the recorded TV
show you’re watching. If you want to see that
great sports play again when watching live TV or
recorded TV, press REPLAY on the remote and
watch it again.
Press RECORD TV to go directly to the
Recorded TV menu and see what recorded TV
programs you have saved on the mini EPC.
Press the GUIDE button to go directly to the TV
program listings and find a show to watch now or
to select a show or series to record in the future.
Press the LIVE TV button to bring up TV on the
screen of the television connected to your mini
EPC.
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Button Description
Press the DVD MENU button to access the main
menu of the DVD in your DVD drive and to begin
watching it.
Use the NUMBER KEYS to go directly to the TV
channel you want to watch or use them to type
letters, numbers, or symbols into a search box.
3.2 Using Wireless USB Keyboard
(option)
Before using the wireless USB keyboard, you must activate
communication between the mini EPC and the wireless USB
Keyboard.
Please follow the steps to install the wireless USB keyboard.
1. Turn the keyboard upside down to open the battery compartment
which is located on the bottom of the keyboard.
2. Insert supplied batteries and replace battery compartment cover.
3. Connect USB Receiver to the USB port at the min EPC.
4. Press the button on the USB Receiver, then press “ID Link”
button on the keyboard within 10 seconds to communicate
signals.
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Key numbers: 99Keys (including hot-keys)
with Track Ball (mouse) function
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Battery: AA size Battery x4
Parameters for Remote Control
Distance for remote control: within 5m.
Angle for remote control: 360 degrees
Frequency for signal transmitted: at 2.4GHz frequency.
Standby Mode: System will wait for 5 minutes to activate Standby
Mode if there is no any input signal. You can touch any key to resume
system. During Standby Mode, mouse (pointing device) will be
disabled while keyboard function reminds alive.
3.3 Configuring Your Screen Display
Possible Display Configurations
The table below shows you the possible display resolution you can set
when using either the LCD display or the external monitor (CRT):
Display Maximum Resolution Maximum Colors
External Monitor 1600x1200, 85Hz
32-bit true colors
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65,536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16-bit high color while 16
million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32-bit true color.
3.4 How to Access the Optical Drive
Your mini EPC is equipped with a Slot-in type DVD multi/Combo drive
on the front panel of the mini system. You can play music from audio
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CDs or play DVD movies. You can also burn music CDs, and save
documents and other digital files on CD-R/DVD-R or CD-RW/DVDRW discs.
To insert and remove an optical disk on the drive:
1. Make sure the mini EPC is turned on.
2. Slide the optical disk into the slot-in type optical drive with the
label side facing up.
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Some DVD are two-sided and don’t have a label on the either side.
3. To remove the optical disc. Be sure close CD/DVD player related
programs.
4. Press the eject button under the optical drive slot. Then the
optical disc will slide out.
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How to care the CD/DVD
When you handle CDs, pay attention to the following guidelines:
• Always pick up the CD by its edges.
• Avoid scratching or soiling either side of the CD.
• Do not write with the hard ball-point pen or apply labels on either
side of the CD.
• Keep the CD away from direct sunlight or high temperatures.
• Clean fingerprints or dust from the CD by wiping it with a soft
cloth.
3.5 Using Flash Memory Cards
What is Flash Memory Card?
Flash Memory is a memory storage media. They are used by most
digital camera, mobile phone, and PDA. Flash memory cards are built
with different form factor and brand name. Their sizes are smaller
than PCMCIA card. The 4 in 1 card slot of this mini EPC supports the
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flash memory card as SD, MMC, MS (Memory Stick), and MS_Pro
cards.
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For a single moment, only one card can be inserted into the 4 in 1
card slot.
To insert and remove a Flash Memory Card:
For MMC and SD card, you should position the copper connector at
the bottom side. For Memory Stick card, you should position the
copper connector at the topside. All of these cards should be located
at the center of the slot in inserting.
Slot Card type Copper connector
4 in 1 SD (Secure Digital)
MMC (MultiMedia Card)
MS (Memory Stick)
MS_Pro
Bottom side
Bottom side
Top side
Top side
Only one correct side can be accepted for the 4 in 1 card slot. If you
cannot insert the card into the 4 in 1 slot or you had inserted the card
but it is not recognized by the mini EPC, please remove the card and
turn the card upside down and insert it again. To prevent the damage
made both on card and the slot, never force an entry into the slot with
incorrect side.
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To remove the flash memory card, you should first disable the card
setting at the taskbar of the windows Vista. Then, you only pull out the
card by fingers; there is no release button for flash memory slot.
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4 Fun with Windows Vista
Experience
The Mini EPC (Mini Entertainment PC) integrated in a highly compact
platform is designed for digital entertainment. With Windows Vista, it
offers a breakthrough user experience and is designed to help you
feel confident in your ability to view, find, and organize information
and to control your computing experience. It simplifies our digital life
in taking charge of media, share moves, TV, photos, and music with
your friends and family.
4.1 What is Windows Vista?
Windows Vista is an operating system that enables you to enjoy the
best in entertainment on your notebook.
The visual sophistication of Windows Vista helps streamline your
computing experience by refining common window elements so you
can better focus on the content on the screen rather than on how to
access it.
With Windows Vista, you can store, share and enjoy all of your
photos, all of your music, all of your home video and even recorded
TV. It’s all contained in one control system. That is as easy to use
with a great new user-friendly interface.
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4.2 Get Ready for Windows Vista
Windows Vista is designed to help make you more productive as you
work with your PC throughout the day with new features.
Starting the Windows Vista
When you start using Windows Vista, you will recognize familiar
elements such as the Start menu, which is now faster, more
streamlined, and more helpful than in previous versions of Windows.
More than that, the new start menu makes it very easy for you to
navigate across all of the installed applications on your PC.
Eliminating the slow performing, cascading "All Programs" view, the
new start menu can help you get something started more quickly than
ever.
About the entertainment
To recall all default multimedia applications, click on “All Programs”
located on the left corner on the desktop, the “All Programs” will be
changed to “Back” as shown in the following figure.
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It now becomes more easy to execute various application with just
click on it.
Instant Search
The Start menu features integrated desktop search through a new
feature called Instant Search which can help you find and launch
almost anything on your PC. Just type in a word, a name, or a phrase,
and Instant Search can find the right file for you.
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Use Instant Search to quickly find the information you need.
4.3 Enjoy Your Multimedia Application
Internet Explorer
Windows Vista enhances the Internet Explorer experience in finding
and displaying information, and Web sites on the Internet.
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The upcoming release of Internet Explorer 7 not only adds important
new security and privacy features, but makes everyday tasks easier
through features such as tabbed browsing, inline search, and shrinkto-fit printing
Windows Calendar
Windows Calendar helps you in management appointments and
tasks by creating personal calendar, publishing them, and subscribe
to other users calendars.
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Windows Vista operating system. It lets you plan and manage all of
your activities and coordinate your schedule with others. It also lets
you create a personal task list and receive automatic notifications and
reminders about specific tasks and upcoming appointments.
Windows Calendar has a broad range of features to help you
manage your personal schedule
Windows Contacts
Windows Contacts can store e-mail addresses and other information
about people and organizations.
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Microsoft Windows Vista provides a new mechanism and user
interface for storing and retrieving information about people (contacts)
who are important to the users of Microsoft Outlook and Windows
Mail (formerly Outlook Express).
Windows Defender
Windows Defender is enable to protect the computer from spyware
and other potentially unwanted software.
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Windows Defender helps protect computers against pop-ups, slow
performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other
unwanted software. Applications can check and change its status.
Windows DVD Maker
Windows DVD maker helps you burn pictures and video to DVD..
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Windows DVD maker lets you create a DVD quickly, complete with
professional-looking menus, a scene selection page so viewers can
easily find what they are looking for, and even slide shows using your
favorite songs as a soundtrack.
Windows Fax and Scan
Windows Fax and Scan help you send and receive faxes or scan
pictures and documents.
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Faxing and scanning functions come together in Windows Vista
through Windows Fax and Scan. Sending and receiving faxes
through your PC is now as simple as performing the same tasks on a
fax machine, especially for digital document
Windows Live Messenger Download
Windows Live Messenger Download can connect and share
message instantly on the world’s favorite IM service..
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Windows Live Messenger is the next-generation MSN Messenger. It
has everything you already love about Messenger, and much more.
Windows Mail
Windows Mail can send and receive e-mail and newsgroup
messages.
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Windows Mail is designed to help you prevent emerged some
annoyances and risks that have grown over the years, that enables
your e-mail experience is as productive and fun as possible.
Windows Mail includes features that help you reduce the risks, while
enjoying the many benefits, of e-mail
Windows Media Center
Windows Media Center lets you opens your home entertainment
option for digital and on-demand media, including TV, Movies, music
and pictures.
It is enable to make you enjoy all your favorite digital entertainment—
including live and recorded TV, movies, music, and pictures—in one
place with the easy-to-use Windows Media Center menu system and
remote control. Windows Media Center in Windows Vista includes
enhancements for expanded support of digital and high-definition
cable TV, an improved menu system, and the ability to create a
consumer-electronics-quality living-room experience, as well as new
options for multi-room access to your entertainment through Media
Center Extenders.
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Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player can play digital media including music, video,
CDs and DVDs.
Windows Media Player gives you an easier way to enjoy and manage
your digital music, video, and pictures on your PC. See things the way
you want to see them, by CD cover art or in lists. Connect to
networked media devices around your home or seamlessly sync up
with your portable digital media player to enjoy all your entertainment
wherever you are. Sporting an improved look and feel, Windows
Media Player delivers a high-quality audio and visual experience both
on the computer and around your home
Windows Meeting Space
Windows Meeting Space lets you share files, a program, or your
laptop anytime and anywhere.
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Windows Meeting Space gives you the ability to share documents,
programs, or your desktop with other people. Some advantages are:
you can share your desktop or any program with other meeting
participants; you and other meeting participants can distribute and coedit documents; you can pass notes to other participants; you can
connect to a network projector to give a presentation.
Windows Movie Maker
Windows Movie Maker helps you make your own movie using videos,
digital pictures and movies.
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With Windows Movie Maker, you can quickly and easily import, edit,
and organize all of your digital home videos. New tools, such as new
effects and transitions, and improved graphics performance help you
manage and edit your home videos. You can include photos along
with video when you create a movie, and even add narration and
soundtracks. Once your movies are just the way you want them, you
can easily burn them to DVD or share them with others through the
Internet
Windows Photo Gallery
Windows Photo Gallery lets you view , edit, organize, and share your
photos and videos.
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Windows Photo Gallery in Windows Vista gives you the tools you
need to easily organize, find, and view your photos and videos. You
can edit, print, and share your photos from within Windows Photo
Gallery, as well as transfer photos from your camera to your
computer with a simple import process
Windows Update
Windows Update delivers software updates and drivers, and provide
automatic updating options.
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Windows Update keeps your computer up to date and more secure
by automatically providing software updates to Microsoft Windows
Vista. Updates can include upgrades to Windows Vista features,
updates that improve reliability and performance, and updates that
provide new security protections against malware and other
potentially unwanted software.
Windows Update makes updating easy and minimizes disruption to
your work. It's easy to start updating—when you set up Windows
Vista, you can set options that enable Windows Update to
automatically download and install updates for you—so you can "set it
and forget it
Windows Sidebar and Gadgets
As you use your computer to access more information, perform more
tasks, and interact with more software applications, you increasingly
face information overload. You open a web browser just to check the
weather, open an application to view your calendar, and open a
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calculator program to simply add numbers. You need simple,
specialized, and lightweight mini-applications that put information and
tasks at your fingertips—no matter what you're doing.
Windows Sidebar boosts your personal productivity by providing
instant access to gadgets—a wide variety of engaging, easy-to-use,
and customizable mini-applications that offer information at a glance
and provide easy access to frequently used tools
Gaming
If you are a parent, you now have a rich set of controls to ensure your
children are only playing games that you consider appropriate. You
can allow or restrict your children's access to games according to
game title, rating, category, or content. Windows Vista supports six
international rating standards and makes it easy for parents to
manage and monitor their children's gaming experience
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Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D
Windows Vista provides two entirely new features to manage
windows: Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D. Flip allows you to flip
through open windows (by using Alt+Tab), providing a live thumbnail
of each window, rather than just a generic icon and file name. Live
thumbnails make it easier to quickly identify the window you want,
particularly when multiple windows of the same kind are open. With
Flip 3D, you can use the scroll wheel on your mouse to flip through
open windows in a stack, and quickly locate and select the one you
want to work with.
Use Flip to view and navigate more easily through open windows.
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You can visit and browse each domain to experience the information
and assistance that Windows Vista offers.
For more information, please refer to Microsoft’s website:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/features/default.mspx
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5 Connecting to Peripherals
This chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your mini
EPC. You can attach a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor
and keyboard, or any other peripheral device.
5.1 Using the USB Port
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you
to connect multiple devices (such as mouse, keyboard, storage
device, joystick, digital camera, and video conference cameras, etc.)
to your mini EPC. Besides, USB’s hot swap capability allows
everything to be plugged in and unplugged without turning the system
off.
Microsoft, HP, Compaq, Intel, Agere, NEC and Philip are seven core
members of USB-IF to have worked on USB 2.0 standardization.
USB 2.0 offers data transfer rate up to 480Mbps (megabits per
second) compared to USB 1.1 devices, which transfer at speeds of
12Mbps. So, you could know that USB 2.0 can transfer data between
the mini EPC and its peripherals 40 times faster than USB 1.1.
However, USB 2.0 is fully backward compatible, you will be able to
use a USB 1.1 device in a USB 2.0 compliant system.
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5.2 Using the LAN Port
This mini EPC is equipped with an internal 10B /100/1000Base-T
Gigabit Ethernet LAN module that connects your mini EPC to other
mini EPC/networks through a local area network (LAN) and supports
data transfer rates at 10/100Mbps and can be up to 1000Mbps. The
100Base-TX is called Fast Ethernet.
To meet higher bandwidth demand, this mini EPC has upgraded Fast
Ethernet to Gigabit Ethernet. The network becomes more efficient
while downloading movies, music or other multimedia files.
The built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN module provides a standard RJ-45
connector.
5.3 Using the IEEE 1394 Port
IEEE 1394, also known as FireWire, is a high-bandwidth serial bus
developed by Apple and Texas Instruments. IEEE 1394 supports 100,
200, and 400 Mbps (Megabit per second) transfer rates and is widely
used for downing video from digital camcorders to the mini EPC. In
addition to its high speed, IEEE 1394 enables isochronous (real-time)
data transfer. This makes it ideal for devices that transfer highbandwidth of data in real-time, such as video devices. It supports both
Plug-and-Play and hot plugging, and also allows for the connection of
up to 63 devices.
With built-in IEEE 1394 port, this mini EPC enables the peripheral
devices in transmitting digital video data or data backup. The
Windows system will automatically recognize it after installing a
suitable driver for it. Please visit Microsoft's web site for more
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information about it. Moreover, you should install the driver of
peripheral device to connect with the IEEE 1394 port, for details
please refer to the manual that comes with your peripheral device.
5.4 Using the AV-in Port (optional)
AV-IN is the function that TV tuner offers, like the function of Video
Recorder that allows audio-visual signals to be received by your Mini
EPC. No matter TV programs and other media sources such as DVD
player, DSC/DV, Hi8, D8 or video recorder, you can record or play
whatever you want.
You can transmit the video and audio signals via AV in port into TV
tuners as video capture cards to record the programs or film onto a
hard disk, with installing its collocate software, you are allowed for
audio-visual editing.
To use the AV-in port, you should install the third party application like
Cyperlink PowerCinema 5 first, then connect the DVD player, DV
consume electronic device, etc….with AV_in cable into GE3 AV_in
port.
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AV-in Cable
When an AV connection cable is used for connection through the AVin port, the mini EPC automatically detects the video signal of the
connected device. You can view the video on the screen simply by
starting playback on the connected device.
Mini EPC gives you the most intact video recording and editing
function for you when watch other types of your peripheral device to
connect your mini EPC via the AV-in port.
For detailed, please refer to the instruction manual for your video
equipment and the instructions supplied with the AV connection cable
on how to connect your device to the mini EPC.
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The TV-Tuner only can function with Intel® Core 2TM Duo.
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The AV-in function is optional, it only is available with installing
the third party application.
5.5 Using the Wireless LAN
Access Point (AP) is the wireless transmission and receiving device, it
generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a
LAN hub with wireless connection. Access point can be set in an
office environment, airport, major railway station, etc. that depends on
the construction of each country. In most case, you probably can use
it at office, please consult with the network department of your
company for more details.
This mini EPC integrates built-in Tri-mode 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN
module with using Intel ® PRO/Wireless network solution by Intel ®
Centrino™ mobile technology. IEEE 802.11b standard supports 11
Mbps wireless connection speed. However, IEEE 802.11g supports
54Mbps wireless connection speed, and is backward compatible with
the slower 802.11b. Using the orthogonal FDM (ODFM) transmission
method, IEEE 802.11a operates in the 5 GHz frequency range and
provides up to 54 Mbps connection speed. The higher operating
frequency means a shorter transmission radius (about 60 feet). Yet,
802.11a offers more radio channels than 802.11b does. That can help
avoid radio and microwave interference.
Wireless LAN module is similar to LAN module. You need to install
software driver before using it. Please refer to chapter 2.5 on how to
install the driver.
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5.6 Using the Modem Port
This mini EPC comes equipped with a 56Kbps v.92 Data/Fax MDC
1.5 (Azalia) Modem that allows you to communicate with others via
fax, email, or to connect to an online service or bulletin board. The
built-in fax/data modem provides standard phone connector (RJ-11
connector).
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NOTE: For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cables
rated 26AWG or higher.
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When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near
a swimming pool.
2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning.
3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the
leak.
4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check
with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
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6 BIOS Setup
Your mini EPC also uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program that allows
you to set several system configurations in changing the way your mini
EPC performs. This includes your system time and date, disk drive
configuration and password setup. This information is then stored in
the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it
again.
6.1 Running the BIOS Setup Program
Your mini EPC is likely to have been properly setup and configured by
your dealer prior to delivery. However, you may find it necessary to
use the mini EPC’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program
to change system configuration information, such as your hard disk
drive type. The Setup program can be accessed when you power on
the system and pressing the <F2> function key.
As the POST (Power-On Self Test) executes during the boot up
process, the screen will display the following message:
Press <F2> to Enter SETUP
Press the <F2> key to run the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS Setup
program is organized into five menus which you can select using the
and keys. To move from one option to another, you use the <+>
and <-> keys to change the settings. On the right hand side of the
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screen are some brief help descriptions of each item you want to
change.
To exit the BIOS Setup program, simply press the <Esc> key and
select from the Exit menu whether you want to save changes and
exit; discard changes and exit.
6.2 Using the Main Menu Setup
• System Time
Allows you to change the system time using the hour: minute:
second format of the mini EPC.
You can also change the system time from your operating
system.
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• System Date
Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year
format.
You can also change the system time from your operating
system.
• IDE Channel 0 Master
This field displays various parameters for the hard disk drive. If
type [Auto] is selected, the system automatically sets these
parameters. If type [User] is selected, Cylinders, Heads and
Sectors and other value can be edited.
• SATA Port 0
This field is for information only as the BIOS automatically detects
the optical drive.
• CPU Type
This field reports the CPU type information detected by the BIOS
during Power-On Self-Test (POST).
• CPU Speed
This field reports the CPU speed information detected by the
BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST).
• System Memory
This field reports the amount of base (or conventional) memory
found by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST).
• Extended Memory
This field reports the amount of extended memory found by the
BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST).
• BIOS Version
This field is for information only as the BIOS displays the BIOS
version during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).
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6.3 Using the Advanced CMOS Setup
• Legacy USB Support
Enable or disable the USB Bus support when in connection with
USB device.
• Boot-time Diagnostic Screen
Lets you display or not display the diagnostic screen by choosing
Disabled or Enabled.
• Extended Memory Testing
Determines which type of tests will be performed on extended
memory (above 1M).
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• SATA – Device 31, Function
This function lets you choose “Compatible” or “Enhanced” to
define the SATA or PATA controller mode. For enabling the AHCI
configuration, you should choose “Enhanced” option first.
• AHCI Configuration
Lets you choose “Enabled” or “Disabled” to activate or inactive
the AHCI mode for Windows Vista driver.
6.4 Security Menu Setup
• Supervisor Password Is
Set/Clear selections show that the mini EPC is under controlled
by Supervisor Password or not.
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• User Password Is
Set/Clear selections show that the mini EPC is under controlled
by User Password or not.
• Set Supervisor Password
Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the
setup utility. You also need to enter this password in system
booting and resuming from suspend mode. When you press
<Enter> in this field, the Set Supervisor Password dialog box
appears. Enter a new password with up to 8 alpha-numeric
characters, and then re-enter it for confirmation.
• Set User Password
This field is only available when Supervisor Password has set.
Enter the user password when boot the system or resume from
suspend mode. But if the Write Protect is set in the Fixed disk
boot sector field, you should enter a supervisor password to
access the fixed disk when boot the system or resume from
suspend mode.
• Password on Boot
If you set this field to Enabled, your mini EPC will always ask for
the password every time you boot your mini EPC.
• Fixed Disk Boot Sector
If you set this field to Write Protect, the write protect boot sector
on hard disk will protect against viruses. In this situation, only the
supervisor can access the Boot Sector of fixed disk.
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6.5 Using the Boot Setup
This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the
system will try to boot up first.
This page allows you to set the search drive sequence where the
system will try to boot up first.
To select the boot device, you can use the up or down arrow key,
then press <+> to move up the device in the list or press <-> to move
down the device in the list. To exit from this menu, press <Esc>.
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6.6 How to Exit the Setup Program
There are two choices to escape from the Setup program.
• Exit Saving Changes
Saves all changes to CMOS while running the BIOS setup
program and exit from the system setup program.
• Exit Discarding Changes
Allows you to discard all changes made while running the BIOS
setup program and exit from the system setup program.
• Load Setup Defaults
Lets you load the default values for all setup items.
• Discard Changes
Reverts to previously selected settings.
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Caring for Your mini
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Important Safety Instructions
This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a
safe environment while using the mini EPC. You can maintain its
condition and performance by following these guidelines. Please read
it carefully to ensure maximum safety.
• Lay the mini EPC on a reliable surface when installing. A drop or
fall may cause injury.
• The Air-Outlet Vents on both sides of this mini EPC are for air
convection hence the mini EPC can be protected from
overheating. DO NOT COVER THE AIR-OUTLET VENTS.
• Never open the body of mini EPC. For safety reason, the mini
EPC should only be opened by qualified service personnel.
Environment
• Please keep the mini EPC from humidity.
• Use only a power adapter approved for use with this mini EPC.
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• Though your AC adapter is suitable for universal international
voltage, it still requires a stable and continual power supply. Make
sure the voltage of the power source is suitable when connect the
mini EPC to the power outlet. If you are unsure of your local
power specifications, consult your dealer or local power company.
• Do not leave this mini EPC in an environment unconditioned.
Storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) may damage the mini
EPC.
Power Supply
• All cautions and warnings on the mini EPC should be noted.
• The power adapter may have a 3-prong plug. This is an important
safety feature. A compatible outlet is required. If it is not available,
find a qualified electrician to install one.
• While unplugging the power cord, disconnect it by the plug head,
not by its wire.
• Make sure the socket and any extension cords you may use can
support the total current load of all the connected devices.
• If the mini EPC is not in use for a long time, disconnect it from
power supply to avoid possible damage by transient over-voltage.
• To avoid any damage happened to the internal device, you should
first disconnect the AC adapter when replacing any internal
device.
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Cleaning Your Mini EPC
When it is necessary to clean the plastic case, use a soft, lint-free
cloth, slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. When
cleaning, do not use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Instead,
use moisture sheet or a cloth for cleaning.
Never use alcohol, petroleum-based solvents, or harsh detergents to
clean the mini EPC. Also never spray any liquids directly on the mini
EPC case, keyboard, or screen.
Maintaining Hard Disk
Here is some maintenance you could do:
• Install the antivirus program to monitor virus that could hacker
your files.
• Use SCANDISK once in a while to correct any errors found in the
directory and File Allocation Table. This will also free up space
from any unused sectors.
• Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of
Windows. These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating
fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time.
• Install a system password in your mini EPC so others won't be
able to use the hard disk.
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APPENDIX A
System Specifications
T
his appendix gives information on the technical
and hardware specifications of your mini EPC.
Please note that the information mentioned here
may not be exactly the same with your mini EPC
as specification is subject to change without
notice or modifying this manual.
Designed with an advanced modular architecture,
your mini EPC also allows you for several levels
of customization and expansion that are
previously available only on desktop PCs.
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System Specifications
PROCESSOR UNIT
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or Celeron ® processor (Santa Rosa)
4MB or 2MB integrated L2 cache
SYSTEM MEMORY
Two 200-pin memory slots
User-upgradeable to maximum 4GB using 200-pin SODIMM 512MB,
1024MB or 2048MB modules
DDR2–667 SDRAM modules
STORAGE
2.5” Format 9.5mm High SATA HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra
DMA ATA-150 Support for LBA Scheme
Fixed Slot-in DVD-Multi /Combo
VIDEO
Embedded in Intel GM965 sharing with main memory
85 Hz Refresh Rate: Max. 1600 x 1200 pixels, up to 32bit Colors
WIRELESS USB KEYBOARD
99 Keys (including hot-key) with Track Ball (mouse) function
Distance for remote control: within 5m
Frequency for signal transmitted: at 2.4GHz
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AUDIO
Sound Codec chip: Azalia ALC268
Compliant with Intel HD Audio
I/O PORTS
One DVI-I Socket
One AV-In Port
One TV Port (S-Video)
Three USB2.0 Ports at rear side
One USB2.0 Port at front side
4 in 1 Card Reader (for SD, MS, MMC & MS Pro) Socket
One DC-in Jack
One IEEE 1394 Port
TV-Tuner Port (Option)
☞☞☞☞
The TV-Tuner only function with Intel® Core 2TM Duo.
External CIR Remote Control
One Headphone/Line Out Jack shared with SPDIF out
One Microphone/Line in Jack
COMMUNICATION
Built-in 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet Giga-LAN
56Kbps v.92 Data/Fax MDC 1.5 (Azalia) Modem Module (Option)
WIRELESS
USB Interface
External Bluetooth Headphone, Keyboard & Mouse
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Offers a wireless connection radius of 32.8 feet (10 meters) to other
Bluetooth devices.
WLAN card with third party is available
Power System
Adapter, AC 100-240Volt, 50-60 Hz, 65W, 20 Voltage or Less
OPERATING SYSTEM
Windows Vista
WEIGHT AND DIMENSION
226mm (W) x 172mm (D) x 42mm (H)
Approximately 1.3kg
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