Tangent Vita User Manual

Tangent VITA

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VITA User’s Manual

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (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 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.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

TRADEMARKS

Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
AMD, Athlon, and Sempron are registered trademarks of Advanced Micro

Devices.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. DOS,
Windows 95/98/ME/ 2000/NT/XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

All other brand names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective owners/companies.

WARNING AND DISCLAIMER

This manual is designed to provide information about the product. Efforts have
been made to make this manual as accurate as possible, but no warranty of fitness
is implied. All the information is provided on an “as is” basis. The author and his
corresponding publishing company shall have neither liability nor responsibility to
any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the
information contained in this manual or from the use of the product that
accompanies it.

Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. The
manufacturer of the product will not be held responsible for technical or editorial
omissions made herein, nor for the incidental or consequential damages resulting
from its furnishing, performance, functionality or use. Subsequent changes to this
manual will be incorporated into the next edition. We welcome any suggestion
regarding this manual and product.

COPYRIGHT

Copyright 2005© Tangent. The information in this user manual is protected by
copyright laws. No part of this manual may be photocopied or reproduced in any
form without prior written authorization from the copyright owners. All rights
reserved.

Manual Version: 1.1
Release Date: Sep. 2005

Important Safeguards

Safety Instructions

1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operation instructions should be read

before operating the system

2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained

for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the operating

instructions should be heeded.

4. Follow Instructions — All operation and usage guide should be followed

5. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer; unapproved

attachments may cause hazards.

6. Place the system on an even and stable surface. Do not place it on an

unstable cart, stand, table, any rocky surfaces, and shaky or vibrating place.
The system may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the system

7. Any mounting of the system should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and

should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer

8. Do not place the system on fabric cotton materials such as bed, sofa, rug,

blanket or similar surface.

9. Do not place the system in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is

provided.

10. Do not expose the system to moisture, water or rain.

11. Keep the system away from dirt, dust, water or other liquid.

12. Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to

ensure reliable operation of the system, and to protect it from overheating.
These openings must not be blocked or covered. Do not lean the system
directly against the wall. Keep some space (min. 5 cm) between the wall and
the system.

13. Do not push any object into the slot in the system cabinet. It could touch

dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a fire or electric shock.

14. Keep the system and power supply away from direct sunlight or any source of

heat. Do not subject the system to temperatures below 0

o

40

C (104oF). Do not place the system near or over a radiator or heat source.

15. Keep the system away from magnetic interference such as high capacity

transformers, electric motors, television, and other strong magnetic objects.

16. Do not place the system on top of other electronic devices.

17. Do not place heavy objects on top of the system.

18. To protect the system against lightening storms or when unattended and

unused for long periods of time, unplug unit from the wall outlet. This will
prevent damage to the system due to lightning and power-line surges.

o

C (32oF) or above

Important Safeguards

19. Unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.

20. Use power cord correctly. There are some important safety requirements.

 The power cord is equipped with a 3-prong grounded plug. The third

prong is an important safety feature; do not defeat the safety purpose of
the third grounded plug. If your outlet does not accommodate the plug,
have a qualified electrician install the correct outlet, or use an adapter to
ground the system safely.

 Do not leave the power cord where people may walk on it or place heavy

objects on top of it.

 Do not overload wall outlet and extension cords. Electric power overload

will cause fire or electric shock.

 When unplugging the power cord, be sure to disconnect it by the plug

head, not by its wire.

 Keep the power cord/adapter away from children.

Cleaning

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning the system.

2. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

3. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Servicing

1. Do not attempt to service the system yourself. Opening covers or removing

components may ruin your warranty and expose you to dangerous voltage or
other electric hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service— Unplug this system from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

 When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
 If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the system
 If the system has been exposed to rain or water
 If the system has been dropped or damaged
 The system does not work normally after you follow the operating

instructions

3. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
or which have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction

1-1 Product Specifications 1

1-2 Package Contents 2

II. Product Overview

2-1. Front View 3

2-2. Rear View 4

2-3. Right side View 5

2-4. Left side View 6

2-5. Bottom View 7

2-6. System Structure 9

2-7. Chassis 9

III. LCD Panel Monitor

3-1. LCD Panel Monitor Specifications 10

3-2. Activate the Monitor 10

3-3. Adjust the Monitor 11

3-3-1 Monitor Control Keys 11

3-3-2 Display Adjustment 11

IV. Troubleshooting 18

I Introduction

1-1 Product Specifications

Tangent's newest all-in-one PC tucks away an entire computer inside the sleek,
slim 17" display. The full feature-set is neatly packed inside the back panel of this
all-in-one computer. Tilt angle gives ergonomic flexibility to your set-up. Power,
reset, volume, DVD/CD-RW drive, USB, and 7-in-1 media reader are conveniently
located on the side. Optional wireless keyboard & mouse, and WiFi eliminate
tangled wires and unwanted clutter from your desktop. Add a TV-tuner and watch
TV or listen to FM radio on your computer. Product specifications are as follows:

Mainboard Standard microATX mainboard

Processor/Memory See motherboard manual

LCD Display 17" SXGA TFT LCD Panel, 1280 pixel (H) x 1024 pixel (V)

Optical Drive Exchangeable slim optical drive (factory option only)

Hard Disk Drive 3.5” Hard Disk Drive, ATA or SATA

Expansion Slot See motherboard manual

Speaker 2 X 2.5W built-in speakers.

Power 220W Power Supply w/PFC. AC Input Voltage: 100 - 127V

~/5A 60 Hz; 200 - 240V ~/3A 50 Hz; Manual select switch

Input Devices Standard Microsoft compatible keyboard and mouse.

Physical Dimension 21.0” W x 16.14” H x 4.52” D

Weight Approximately 30 lb.

Tilt 15∘back and 3∘forward

Touch Panel Optional

Safety Regulations CE, FCC

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I Introduction

1-2 Package Contents

These pictures are for reference only, and may not reflect the exact contents of the package.

Note:

LCD PC

User’s

Manuals

Keyboard and Mouse

Power Cord

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