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1. Note Please note that the drive in the illustration may not be identical to the drive in your system 3 Carefully slide the tray back into the computer until it is flush with the left edge of your notebook How you access titles on the disk depends on the format If the disk has DOS formatted files you can access the files by logging on to drive D You can log on to the drive from the DOS command line or by using Windows Explorer XXVIII Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert If you wish to play an audio CD ROM you can use the Gamut software application See appendix B for more information on using the Gamut application Note When playing an audio CD ROM you can use the extra contro buttons that may be available on the front panel of the CD ROM DVD drive as indicated in the picture above If you have headphones you can also listen to audio tracks by plugging it into the headphones Jack of the drive Use the volume control wheel to adjust the volume To play movies or access multimedia files on a CD ROM DVD disk you can use the optional WINDVD software application See appendix C for more information on using the WINDVD application Both the Gamut audio application and if the system comes with the optional DVD drive the WINDVD multimedia application are bundled with the Book PC and are either preinstalled on the hard disk or available for installation from a support disk Alternatively you can use the standard Window
2. 1111111 P Sliders een m Bm _ a Eject Stop Starts playback of the disk Pauses the current playback Single frame advance while in Pause mode Loops current title or chapter Jumps to previous chapter Jumps to next chapter Plays the disk in fast reverse mode Plays the disk in fast forward mode Restarts the same chapter Opens the Audio and Video adjustment window Opens the online help system Moves to a specific time in the title Increases or decreases the brightness of the video output Increases or decreases the audio output Color Control Bar 1 Adjusts the relative strength balance between video colors blue and yellow Smooth slow motion and smooth fast forward Color Control Bar 2 Adjusts the relative strength balance between video colors red and green Ixiii Book PC Counter The counter shows the chapter currently being played and how much time has elapsed since the Title began playing Navigation Arrows Use the navigation arrows just as you would use a mouse button or the Tab key The arrows represent clockwise from top Navigate up Navigate right Navigate down Navigate left Center Select or Enter Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad provides you with a method of selecting numbers This is more likely to be used while playing a Video CD than a DVD disk Any time that you enter a numeric value click the corresponding key on the numeric keypad
3. ST ta LE T NA LAT Cir EK pre 1 Place an audio CD into CD ROM DVD drive and click the Start button on the CD Cashier panel Follow the Wizard instructions and continue by clicking Next after each step 2 Select Digital recording from Audio CD to capture the audio track with high quality digital technology If the CD ROM drive doesn t provide CDDA audio track capture function select Analog recording from Audio CD to record MP3 files with analog technology However analog technology may not result in the same quality as digital technology recording does 3 Select the audio tracks in Check the track s you want to compress window Sp Perel Fem 1 Select audio track CDATA D ping T CH m 2 Next Choose a directory for saving the MP3 files 5 Select the default Variable bit rate Guaranteed audio quality option to enable the best quality audio compression Then click Encode to begin the production of the MP3 files lvi Book PC ie Tr hare Se p Sao Cotes dd RN T le gb pte IN aiii l e Pe Variable bit rate F ee ERRER en Pe reg pr ca ry pacts Encode La sae H her wince 25 Carral werk prune Hae fg epee CEOS TEMP Tees T Fra Ip 39 PEDO WSTEMP Templ i Powe gias I fu trac le MST z 5 Slap Ipiah Ta Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Play MP3 files Use Musician Start Musician from the GAMUT Menu Bar or click Start Program GAMUT
4. PG 13 parental guidance suggested not suitable for children under 13 R restricted NC 17 adult theme or content not suitable for children under 17 Quality Setting Low When this selection is enabled all features displayed in Custom Quality settings are turned off High When this selection is enabled all features displayed in Custom Quality settings are turned on Custom Unlocks the Custom Quality section of Display Properties Select the specific features such as smooth scaling or software de interlacing Confidential Unpublished Works Copyright 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved DVD DVD and the DVD logo are copyright The DVD Forum pyd This product includes technology manufactured under license from Dolby ARO Laboratories Dolby and the Double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Ixxii
5. Musician Status Display Surround Sound Effects Sound Effects Simulation Contro Buttons Options Play Options Open File Play List The panel consists of 3 individual parts Status Display shows the current progress of playing selected sound effects and sound files Play Options consists of control buttons Sound Effects Simulation allows you to set up sound effects 1 Press the Open File button to select MP3 files 2 After selecting the MP3 files Musician will start playing the music automatically You can read the track progress from the Status Display You can also adjust the sound effects to your needs 3 Press the Surround button to activate the Four Channels Speaker feature Sound Effects Simulation provides selective simulated digital sound effects such as HALL VOCAL SOFT ROCK and BASS Review the available sound effects by switching the blue up and down arrows enable the selected sound effect by clicking on the associated icons Selecting the Normal icon disables all other sound effects Ivii Book PC Play music CDs Use 3Drs ACD 1 Iviii Start 3D s ACD from the GAMUT Menu Bar or click Start Program Gamut 3DFS ACD After 3Drs ACD is activated the program will detect any audio CD in the CD ROM DVD drive automatically The number of tracks will be shown in the Status Display Area You can start the music by clicking on the track number Through the control
6. a synthesizer Audio Jacks The three audio jacks provide you with 000 the ability to connect an external audio source or an MAL Microphone Jack external microphone to the system From right to left the Line in Jack Microphone jack is used to input sound from an et external microphone into your Book PC the Line in jack is used to input stereo sound from other devices such as a radio or tape recorder into your computer and the Speaker jack is used to output sound generated by your computer to an external device such as stereo loudspeakers Parallel Port Connector The parallel port provides a connection for a parallel printer or other parallel communications device VGA Connector The external monitor port allows you to connect any standard computer monitor to your system Video Connector The RCA video jack can be used to output video to devices that use RCA plugs such as most TV receivers S Video Connector The S video jack can be used to output video to devices that use S video plugs such as camcorders and some TV receivers Digital Audio Jack The Digital Audio jack provides a digital SPDIF interface with an optional external audio device and at the same time serves as an auxiliary Line in port to import sounds while Four Speakers mode Is enabled An optional device and optic fiber cable are needed in order to make use of the digital interface Line Phone Jacks The RJ 11 jacks can be used to connect
7. and versatile music management for various applications The recording playing and music management capabilities of GAMUT lead to a completely new audio experience and turns your Book PC into a professional audio device Introduction GAMUT integrates all aspects of sound recording and playback combining high tech digital sound effects with state of the art audio encoding and decoding technology It makes your PC the control center of your home audio equipment With high compression rate MP3 technology GAMUT performs efficiently on storing and managing music on your PC Designed to exploit the latest MP3 technology it can dynamically synchronize MP3 files with a user friendly Wizard interface GAMUT consists of seven tools Musician CD Cashier Music Box 3D s ACD Midier Voice Catcher and Mixer Musician Play MP3 files and provides digital sound effect functions CD Cashier Produces and compresses MP3 files Music Box Manages MP3 files 3Drs ACD Plays audio CDs and provides digital sound effect functions Midier Plays MIDI music with high quality and offers playlist to control the playing order Voice Catcher Records compressed audio files Mixer Checks the functions and controls all the Book PCs audio options liv Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Produce MP3 files Use CD Cashier Start CD Cashier from the GAMUT Menu Bar or click Start Program Files GAMUT CD Cashier
8. a cooling fan assembly connect the cable from the fan to the CPU fan power connector CPUFAN1 Pin 1 Corner xliii Book PC Note The Book PC mainboard does not use jumpers to set the parameters for your processor such as the core voltage the clock multiplier and so on All parameters for the processor are automatically set in firmware using the system BIOS After your system is installed the BIOS will automatically detect the kind of processor that is installed and implement the correct setting for it The only thing you might have to do is select manually in the the clock multiplier from the BIOS Setup screen Changing System Memory The Book PC mainboard has two 168 pin 3 3 V DIMM Dual In line Memory Modules Slots which can be installed with SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory memory modules You can use either 66 or 100 MHz memory modules You must install at least one memory module in order to use the Book PC You can install the memory module into any of the two DIMM slots Each module can have a capacity from 16 MB up to 256 MB for a maximum system capacity of 512 MB The edge connectors on the memory modules have cut outs which coincide with struts in the DIMM slots so the memory modules can only be installed in the correct way On the DIMM slot pull the locking latches at either end of the slots outwards Position the memory module correctly and insert it into the DIMM slot Press the module down into t
9. and then click the green checkmark to accept that number Menu Items MERO TITLE CHAPTER AUDIO a SUBTITLE ANGLE YN Displays all of the menus available Root Audio Language Subtitles etc on the DVD disk currently being played and allows you to select a menu to navigate Opens a submenu showing you all of the titles available on the DVD disk currently being played and allows you to select a new title to play back Opens a submenu showing you the chapter currently being played You can select another chapter from this menu Displays the current DVD disks audio track options If multiple audio tracks or languages are available use this menu to select your choice Displays the subtitle menu If multiple language subtitles are available use this menu to select your choice When available select the angle to view from a list of optional angles Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert The Right Mouse Click Menu While you are viewing a movie you can put the cursor on the display window and right mouse click to see a video menu The commands on this menu are the same as those in the regular menu You can also use this window to show the main WinDVD control panel when it has been hidden by viewing full screen video or as set in the Properties section The Video menu Is shown as below Play Play plays the current title restores play after a pause Stop Stop stops the current playb
10. buttons play stop rewind and forward you can gain full control of music playback Surrounding effect 1 Simulation effect Status display area Play function area Effect enable Option setting button Click on the Effect enable button to select simulation effects After the effect is enabled you can click on the surrounding effect in the Play Function area to enable it On the right side of the main panel the simulation effect area you can set various digital effect options including HALL VOCAL SOFT ROCK and BASS NORMAL sets the default effect HALL simulates effect of concert hall VOCAL enhances vocal clarity and the quality of the voice SOFT enhances the listening effect especially suitable for Jazz and New age music ROCK creates Rock effect suitable for dancing and dynamic music BASS enhances the bass effect When you are using the Effect enable mode or are switching from one effect to another there is a 1 to 3 seconds delay The delay time differs from one sound card to another Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Play MIDI files Use Midier Start Midier from the GAMUT Menu Bar or click Start Program GAMUT Midier Status Display lt Repeat Random Play Options Volume Open File Play List 1 Press the Open File button to select the required MIDI files 2 Midier will automatically play the selected files and display their current status su
11. room causes condensation that could damage the computer or shorten its life Allow the box to warm up to room temperature for several hours before opening them Do not plug in the system until all moisture from any condensation has completely dried Checklist some vendors may ship certain components as standard while other vendors treat the same components as optional In its most basic configuration your Book PC should include the following A Book PC computer with built in processor system memory hard disk drive CD ROM or DVD drive and diskette drive A system unit power cord and a telephone line for modem connection A Windows software package including manual and CD ROM A support CD ROM and or disk s with system drivers and bundled software Documentation including this User s manual and the WordPerfect manual XII Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert The following are normally optional but some vendors may include them in the basic package Some Items may not be available in certain countries or some vendors may choose not to carry all the optional items Keyboard and or mouse Video monitor Audio speakers Additional peripheral devices and or cables Note Contact your system vendor for information on the availability of optional items Until the system is up and running it s a good idea to leave all the software packages intact All of it is pre installed and automatically starts when yo
12. taskbar and make sure sound is not muted Turn up the volume Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert How do I use the Four Channel Speaker feature Connect the front speakers to the Line Out jack and connect the rear speakers to the Line In jack on the rear side of the system Click on the speaker icon located on the right side of the Windows taskbar Make sure to check the Four Channel Speaker item and make sure the Mute bottom is not checked Set the volume level to a proper level Most distributed music was originally recorded in stereo format two channels Playing this kind of music quality will cause the rear speakers to output identical sound as the front speakers Whenever you play a DVD title using the DVD drive make sure that the DVD audio output is selected to the AC 3 or 5 1 Channel Some titles still default to stereo quality sound even though they can support the Four Channel Speaker feature How do set up the video output selection After all the video display devices are properly connected to the system power up the system and the Book PC will automatically detect the connected devices and distribute the video display to them If both a monitor and a TV receiver are hooked up to the Book PC the system will only select the monitor by default The DVD title playback seems slow or not smooth Make sure to quit all running tasks and or to close applications running in the background before you start the DVD playbac
13. the downloaded files to the diskette Next copy the BIOS flash utility program Awdfl711 exe for Award BIOS from the support CD to the diskette 5 Atthe DOS prompt generate the auto execute command Awdfl711 binary_file name a 6 Make sure the diskette is in the drive then restart the system 7 As the system restarts it will automatically upgrade the Flash BIOS Follow the instructions on the screen How do I backup my data files to prevent loss of data You can backup your personal data by using the backup feature of Windows 98 Click on Start Programs Accessories System Tools then choose Backup Choose the files you want to backup Select the destination path name the target drive should be a disk or partition other than the one your are backing up from Set the conditions security and report of the backup file Next start the backup To recover files from a backup file return to the Backup program and choose the restore function Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Appendix B Gamut Documentation Copyright 1999 Formosoft International Inc All rights reserved The contents of the associated Gamut software are the property and copyright of Formosoft International Inc Any reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited Book PC This chapter contains documentation for the GAMUT application FORMOSOF T s GAMUT provides users with high compression audio CD recording incredible music playing quality
14. tive dude a ee ehe tual 4 11 Appendix A Problem Solving u A 1 Ce SS A 2 The computer doesn eT een A 2 The keyboard doesh e T sa eh A 2 THe MOUSE ale Re ene e o a a A 2 The CD ROM DVD drive does not operate properlY oocococcocccccnoconcoconconoconnononnncnnnononnnos A 2 INE AUAO COS T WONG S Ra E Raa Ha a ra EE a sehe E a aia A 2 Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert How do use the Four Channel Speaker feature ee ee e e ee A 3 How do set up the video output selection ese eee e cece ee A 3 The DVD title playback seems slow or NOt Smooth eee e ee e ee A 3 The hard disk drive access indicator light stays On eee eee A 3 The diskette drive indicator light stays ON o ococcocononoconcononoconcononoconcnnonononnnrononnconnanons A 3 HOW TG TDI Ine Flash BIOS adi ee eine A 4 How do backup my data files to prevent loss of data A 4 Appendix B GamutDocumentation 22 222 20020020n00000n0nnannunnnnnunnnnnunnnnnnnn B 1 INITOQUCLHOR ze ee einen iin B 2 Produce MP3 tiles Use CD Casnier an a a a B 3 Play MES files USE MUSICA Ninas arar ia asia isa B 5 Play music Ds Use 3D D as E nee hat nen lnaodats B 6 Play MID INES Use MIAO area een B 7 Regulate the audio sources Use MIXED cccececececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeesesetenenenessseeaees B 7 Recording audio data Use Voice Cathe r e B 8 Appendix C WINDVD Documentation 222 20200202000nn0nnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunn
15. to 533 MHZ Supports maximum installed memory up to 512 MB Support for Bus mastering and UltraDMA 33 modes Support for Green PC standard keyboard power on off and Wake on Modem LAN Alarm Built in Graphics System supports up to 1600 x 1200 resolution in 8 bit color at 85Hz refresh rate Provides TV encoder for NTSC and PAL TV support AV S Video Built in Sound System meets PC98 audio specification 1 HRTF 3D professional audio supports both Direct Sound 3D and A3D compatible interface and support for Four Channel Speakers 2 Optional Digital Audio Interface SPDIF In Out with 24 bit stereo 44KHz sampling rate and measured 120dB audio quality 3 Optional optic fiber interface which enables communication with MiniDisk or high end audio systems Provides a floppy disk drive a hard disk drive and a CD ROM or DVD drive Built in 10 100Base LAN adapter and 56K V 90 fax modem Built in Trend s ChipAwayVirus ensures that the boot process is protected from viruses The bundled PC Cillin software provides automatic virus protection under Windows 95 98 The Book PC is bundled with the Windows 98 operation system SuperVoice for fax modem communications MediaRing Talk for PC to PC internet phone communication Gamut for professional audio management including MP3 encoding and playback WordPerfect Suite 8 the renowned office application suite and the optional WinDVD application for DVD playback Fehler Formatvorl
16. C m gt 6 Connect any printer or other parallel device you might want to use to the Parallel port Parallel Port Connector Video Connector S Video Connector 7 Connect a TV receiver to the Video or S Video Connectors 8 Connect a network cable to the LAN connector AJ 45 Network Connector XX Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert 9 Connect any Game MIDI devices you might want to use Game MIDI Port Connector i Power Connector 10 Plug in the power cable one end goes into the back of the system the other end goes into a grounded outlet or power strip surge 11 Make sure all other peripheral devices are properly connected to a power source if they do not draw their power from the system You are now ready to start up your system Check Chapter 2 for detailed information on starting up your system for the first time xxi Book PC Chapter 2 Using the system Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert This chapter helps you starting up your system and allows you to become familiar with some of the main features Ready for Power Once you have completed the setup of the system unit as described in Chapter 1 it is ready for power up To Power Up for the First Time ee da O ae Turn on your monitor first Next power up all other peripheral devices attached to the system Be sure there are no diskettes and or CD ROM DVD disks in any of the drives Power u
17. D ROM or DVD drive This option is factory installed CD ROM disks can store over 600 MB of audio video or data DVD disks can store up to 4 GB and are currently commonly used to distribute high quality video Usually your system identifies the CD ROM DVD drive as drive D Access to a CD DVD ROM is quite fast CD and DVD disks are used to distribute large software applications and audio and video files that require a lot of capacity You can play audio and video files using the supplied Gamut audio player or the optional WINDVD software Looking at the Back The back of the system is where most external connectors are Digital Audio optional Game port Connector Line Phone i i LAN i AC Power F Connector PS 2 Connectors 4 daa Sur pe Lo CJ C R TED m O 5 USB Connectors Fan Outlet S Video Connector Audio Jacks Video Connector Y VGA Connector Parallel port Connector AC Power Connector Plug the main power cord in here Within the range of 115 or 230V AC the power adapter will automatically sense and adapt to the input power voltage Fan Outlet A fan inside the case cools the internal parts Do not block this outlet XVI Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert LAN Jack Use this jack to plug a network cable in your system Game port Connector The 15 pin Game port can be used to connect your computer to an IBM compatible joystick or similar device or to a MIDI device such as
18. Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert This publication including all photographs illustrations and software is protected under international copyright laws with all rights reserved Neither this manual nor any of the material contained herein may be reproduced without the express written consent of the manufacturer The information in this document is subject to change without notice The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes Trademarks VGA and PS 2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Intel Pentium Pentium Il MMX and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS DOS and Windows 95 98 NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Sound Blaster is a trademark of Creative Technology Ltd ASD is a registered trademark of Aureal Inc PC cillin is a trademark of Trend Micro Inc Gamut is a registered trademark of Formosoft International Inc SuperVoice is a registered trademark of Pacific Image Communications Inc MediaRing Talk is a registered trademark of MediaRing Inc WordPerfect is a registered t
19. XXIX Book PC 7 Remove the front cover by releasing the latches at the top Slowly rotate the front cover away from the chassis until the latches at the bottom give way 2 Rotate Forward 8 Set it aside Look inside the unit and find the components labeled in the illustrations below To Close the System Unit Case 1 Replace the front cover by first fixing the latches at the bottom of the chassis Gently oush the top of the front cover towards the chassis until the latches at the top snap to it Place the top cover over the chassis Slide the cover forward Replace the screws on the back xl Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Inside the System With your open Book PC in front of you use the pictures below to locate each of the labeled parts Removing the Drive Cage 1 Use a Philips head screwdriver to remove the screws on each side of the chassis 2 Disconnect all the connectors and power supply cables from the drives in the drive cage Also disconnect the indicator panel connector cable 3 Pull the drive cage out of the chassis from the front and gently slide it out until it is completely free xli Book PC Mainboard Items With the drive cage removed use the pictures below to locate the labeled mainboard items Power Supply Processor Socket System Memory Power Supply Connector to Mainboard Power Supply Connector CPU Fan Connector for Drives IDE Connector FDD Conn
20. a phone line to the internal modem device Use the Line jack to i connect a wall socket line to the Book PC use the Phone jack 6 hone Jac to export the line to a telephone receiver Line Jack LAN Jack The RJ 45 jack can be used to connect the Book PC to an ethernet network USB Connectors The USB Universal Serial Bus port can be used to connect to USB devices PS 2 Connectors The two PS 2 ports can be used S PS 2 Mouse Connector to connect an external pointing device and keyboard o PS 2 Keyboard Connector XVI Book PC Connecting the Cables This section of setting up your new computer is very important It talks about attaching all the cables so that you can begin using the system The procedure is straightforward and easy to do however be sure to follow each step carefully and don t leave any steps out a pez 1 Connect a keyboard and pointing DA BR L device through the PS 2 connectors a e Mouse m Connector Keyboard Connector Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse Speaker Jack 2 Connect any speakers and or microphones that you might have Line in out rear Jack XVI Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert e 3 Connect a computer monitor to the el a VGA connector RJ 11 Line Connector 4 Connect phone lines to the Line Phone jacks RJ 11 Phone Connector 5 Connect any USB devices you want to use with your system XIX Book P
21. a little cleaner on the cloth and apply it to the screen All diskette drives and tape backup units should be cleaned periodically Cleaning kits are available from a variety of sources Carefully follow the instructions supplied with the cleaning kit you use Subjecting a system to a dusty or smoky environment significantly shortens its life and increases the probability of failure If you use the system in a dirty environment open it periodically and vacuum the board and componenis with a small vacuum designed for this kind of work Don t loosen anything in the process If the mouse pointer or cursor starts jumping when you move the mouse it is probably caused by a build up of dirt on the rollers inside the mouse If you spill liquid inside the keyboard unplug the keyboard immediately and turn it upside down to allow the liquid to drain out Let the keyboard dry overnight before attempting to use it again Transporting the System Dropping or jarring the system can damage the hard disk drive particularly if the drive is reading or writing when it is dropped Hard disk drives are less vulnerable to shock when they are shut off Consequently you should always power down the system unit before moving it During transport pack the system unit in its original packing boxes and cushioning materials Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Backups There hasn t been a hard disk made that is guaranteed not to lose its data Hard disk r
22. ack Fause er Pause pauses the current playback Fast Backward Fast Forward plays the disk in fast forward mode ne Fast Backward plays the disk in fast reverse mode ext pter A l i Repeat Previous Chapter jumps to the previous chapter Mute Next Chapter jumps to the next chapter har Repeat repeats the disk play Be Mute mutes the sound on the disk currently playing 1 Chole Eject ejects the disk from the drive Subtitle Menu shows menu selections Audio K iat sens Title shows title information Chapter shows chapter selections Properties f l l Subtitle shows subtitle selections Adjustnent Angle shows angle selections j 4 a Properties opens the Properties window HE View shows tool bar status bar and player Exit About shows version and copyright information Exit closes WinDVD Ixv Book PC Using WinDVD Viewing a DVD Title To view a DVD title put the disk into the DVD drive WinDVD will automatically begin playing the disk To launch WinDVD manually 1 Select Start Program WinDVD or if you have created one click the WinDVD desktop shortcut 2 Make your selections from the menu within the WinDVD window or click the Play icon on the control panel Creating a Playlist 1 With the disk in the drive click the Playlist icon 2 The Playlist window opens Select File from the lower right set of options File or Disk Move to the drive a
23. age nicht definiert The Ideal Environment Before anything else you should decide on a place to set it up your new computer Below you can find a few tips to keep in mind when choosing the ideal spot Your Book PC compuier is engineered to provide years of reliable service However give it the same care and protection as you would any other valuable piece of electronic equipment Most of the good care rules are common sense Where to Put the System A cleared off desk or table is a perfect location Look out for the proximity of power supply telephone and or network cables You should try to avoid dirt dust and smoke since these might cause system failure Also keep your computer away from strong magnetic fields This includes fans air conditioners radios large soeaker systems and other electric motors Do not set up your system in a room with extreme conditions of temperature and humidity Too hot or too cold temperature in a room causes your computer to misbehave Dampness causes oxidation and dryness causes static electricity Heat is probably the single most damaging environmental element to a computer Because of this never push the rear of the unit against a bookcase wall or anything that restricts the air from circulating freely around the entire case If the fan outlet in the back of the computer system is blocked heat builds up inside the computer A marginal heat problem can be aggravated by accumulated filth from dir
24. ch as track name and time on the panel The control buttons on the Play Options area allow you to navigate the files 3 The Play List allows you to manage the selected tracks It s easy to add or delete tracks or to change the order Regulate the audio sources Use Mixer Start Mixer from the GAMUT Menu Bar or click Start Program GAMUT Mixer Mixer is used to control the audio sources for playing and recording using your Book PC computer The supported sound sources include Wave out CD MIDI etc The categories of the audio sources vary with each sound card Mixer can automatically detect and show the sound sources for the specific sound card in a computer The Mute button enables or disables the associated audio source You can control the volume and balance level of each sound source using the vertical and horizontal scrollbars You can also select Playback or Record to regulate the conditions for each environment lix Book PC Recording audio data Use Voice Catcher Start Voice catcher from the GAMUT Menu Bar or click Start Programs Gamut Voice Catcher 1 Make sure that your recording environment setup is ready Then click on the Start recording button to start Next select the recording format The system default GM2 is a compressed format Next type the name of the recorded file or browse to find an existing file 4 Select the recording source and adjust the volume then select t
25. ction for your system This program is available for s DOS D PC CILLINIDOS PCSCAN EXE Windows 95 D PC CILLIN WIN95 DISK1 SETUP EXE Windows 98 D PC CILLIN WIN98 SETUP EXE WordPerfect Suite 8 The WordPerfect Suite 8 is a set of office applications for Windows This program is available for Windows 95 98 NT D Corel Suite8 AppMan Setup SETUP EXE Installing the Drivers During the Windows 98 installation the setup program will already try to identify and match the proper drivers for the hardware connected to your system Even so Windows might not automatically detect all your new hardware This means you might have to manually install some driver software in order for all your hardware to be recognized and work properly together Adding updating a driver To install a driver follow these instructions 1 Open the Control Panel window Click Start Settings Control Panel to get there 2 Inthe Control Panel open the Add New Hardware icon This will start a Wizard that helps you find and install the proper drivers 3 When prompted to either have the system automatically find the new hardware or to pick it yourself from a list choose the latter Choose the hardware item you want the system to recognize 4 Next click the Have Disk button Pointto your CD ROM drive and browse to find the directory holding the driver you want to install 6 Confirm your choice Windows 98 will then copy the necessary file
26. d Ne 1 12 Chapter 2 USING the system ae 2 1 Roady TOF POWER cialis 2 2 To Power Yp ON the First TIMO ss cata aa TE a een 2 2 TO OWEN MEOW TTT 2 3 PD OU TAC SONWANG anne 2 4 POOUUTIAC DIVE TTT 2 5 Hard DISK DIVE sea en Rn ee 2 5 DISKENE Rr UT 2 6 C R a U R ua ee ea ei 2 6 SINO ING DIS karat G a Haile 2 7 L ee b dO nle 2 9 Book PC ADOUt ine Audioand Video ORDO AIG sis ese alee tt o 2 9 ABOUE NE LAN OND O AIG nennen esse 2 9 ADOUL INE Uee enev elese ili ee el ee 2 10 Chapter 3 Installing the Software 22 2022202020200020000n20na0nnunnnnnunnnnnunnnnnunnnnnnnn 3 1 Installing the Windows 98 Operating System eee eee ee eee ee eee eee eee 3 2 Installing the Bundled SONWANE raie E 3 2 Table of contents of the support CD eee eee eee 3 2 IHStalING UNG DAVOS en Rear 3 4 INstallingine 2A DOI GATIONS nee tan 3 5 Chapter 4 Going inside 2 4 1 INTTOGUCHON TTT 4 2 HUEY VIS OTANI ST SG AMON She ei essen 4 2 Opening and Closing the Unit Case sss sss sese 4 3 To Open the System Unit Cas Bas 4 3 T9 Bloseihe system Unit Case an ae ee 4 4 INSIde TG SySielmi nn seee a a 4 5 Removing the Dive Te LT 4 5 MAIN DO ara EINS sea ea euere En EUER EBENE 4 6 A 4 7 Changing bn GPUs en ee 4 7 CHANGING System Memo re lc 4 8 Ohan DIVOS artnet de 4 9 IND NE e e ee ee ee aa T 4 9 EEIT A ee 4 9 Changing tne Hard DISK Drive ities aa Be a 4 9 Changing the CD ROM DYD Dive ansehe 4 10 Changing the DiSkette Diive a nun asien re er
27. dd Remove window click on install in the Install Remove menu and follow the instructions Another way of installing software in Windows involves clicking on Run in the Start menu and typing in the necessary program information Most programs will install directly from within Windows If your program must be installed from within DOS you can run a DOS session within Windows by selecting the MS DOS option in the Start Programs menu You should always read the installation instructions provided by the software manufacturer The Book PC system is designed to run straight out of the box If you are an experienced user you should be ready to go You can find additional information about specific features of your system below If you are not an experienced user you should take some to review and familiarize yourself with some basic aspects of computing with your system XXV Book PC About the Drives The most common combination of internal drives you will find in this system will be one hard disk drive a diskette drive and either a CD ROM or DVD drive Other combinations are possible but here we will only talk about these most common drives Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is the fixed disk which provides the primary storage medium for your data Most of your programs will be stored on the hard disk drive The programs you run and the data you create will be stored on the hard disk and take up some of the available space Programs te
28. e and uses the correct playback method Each DVD Digital Video Disk or Digital Versatile Disk is designed by the a different author who can create different features for each disk WinDVD handles all features commonly used today Most DVD disks have menus which you can navigate WinDVD recognizes these features and lets you access them through the WinDVD user interface The WinDVD Controls Once WinDVD is launched and active use the controls on the WinDVD panel to navigate through the DVD Title The WinDVD controls are designed to look like a standalone DVD player so they may already look familiar to you Keep in mind that not all options are available with all DVD Titles If a feature is not available with a particular title it will be grayed out Below is a description of each section of the full WinDVD control panel a ai m ri ul vole Mo u 44 bh 1 2 3 4 memu xl auoo K k k FERRER ERE E a in d 1111111111111 5 el 7 al TITLE H SUBTITLE b VE E e oir R e K SLO a chserer H anae Start Eject Power off closes the WinDVD application gt Opens the Playlist window letting you select a specific order and group of files Select from vob dat mpg and ac3 files You cannot select a file while a movie is playing Opens the Properties window 6 x Minimizes maximizes and closes the WinDVD video window xii Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Navigation Buttons k 4
29. e wire cable with grounded plugs Care of the Computer Do not set up your system in a room with extreme conditions of temperature and humidity Do not allow heat to build up inside of the system unit Never turn the power button off or move the system while the hard disk drive is reading or writing xi Book PC Do not spray any kind of cleaning liquid directly on the case keyboard or monitor Instead apply it to a soft cloth Always turn the power off and unplug each power cable from its power source before cleaning Use the computer in as clean an environment as possible Cover the keyboard monitor and system unit Never push foreign objects into the slots on the riser card Doing this may short out interior components and could cause a fire Do not open the diskette drive door while the drive is active the indicator LED will be lit This damages the disk and or the drive Avoid dropping or jarring your computer This loosens memory chips expansion cards and can severely damage the hard disk drive Always shut down the computer when moving it even if it s only to the other side of the your desk Keep your computer away from magnetic fields Do not eat or drink while using the computer Unpacking If your system arrives in very cold or damp weather you should not apply power to the system unit until it has reached room temperature and no condensation is present Exposing a cold computer to a warm
30. ector xlii Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Upgrading In this chapter we will limit ourselves to talking about upgrading or changing the CPU system memory and the drives Changing the CPU The Book PC features a Socket 370 for housing the system s processor Take care that you do nat try to install a Socket 7 processor such as the Pentium MMX or the AMD K5 K6 into the Socket 370 since it will not fit The following list of processors is currently supported by the Socket 370 Celeron 300A 333 366 400 433 466 500 and 533 MHz PPGA Note New processors may be released after this manual is printed The Celeron processor installs into the ZIF Zero Insertion Force Socket 370 on the mainboard 1 Locate the Socket 370 on the motherboard 2 Pull the locking lever out from the socket and swing it to the upright position 3 On the Celeron processor identify the pin 1 corner by noting that it has a slight bevel 4 On the Socket 370 identify the pin 1 corner The pin 1 corner is on the same side as the locking lever closest to the top of the lever when it is in the locked position 5 Match the pin 1 corners and insert the Celeron processor into the socket No force is required and the processor should drop into place freely 6 Swing the locking lever down and hook it under the catch on the side of the socket This locks the Celeron processor in the socket 7 lf the Celeron processor is installed with
31. eliability has improved significantly in the last few years and it is unlikely that yours will malfunction and lose its data Still it is not impossible It is a good idea to make backup copies of your files on a regular basis You can obtain a tape or backup unit or optical storage device or another device that will allow you to save your whole configuration of files at once Software can be used to make that process automated You should try to back up your files on a regular basis Shock Precautions This list is important to protect yourself from electrical shock and your system from damage Be sure all cables are free from table or desk legs resting on them Arrange cables out of traffic areas Unplug all power cords from their power sources if severe weather threatens When you disconnect a cable always pull on the plug or connector not on the cable itself Know the static electricity precautions Always disconnect the power before opening the system unit Just because the power is off does not necessarily mean the computer is harmless Never take chances with the hazards of electricity Plug all three prong cable into properly grounded power sources Computers prefer steady and reliable electricity Use a power filter surge protector for protection against electrical surges Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong Try to connect everything without the use an extension cord If you must use one use a thre
32. he slot so that the locking latches lever inwards and lock the module in place DIMM2 DIMM1 xliv Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Changing the Drives All the drives within the system are located in the drive cage You can refer to the picture above to see how to separate the drive cage from the chassis once the case cover Is removed The Drive Cage CD ROM Drive A JT Diskette Drive t Hard Disk Drive Connectors The connectors for the drives are located on the mainboard IDE Drive S Diskette Drive Changing the Hard Disk Drive Locate the IDE connector on the mainboard A single IDE cable is provided with the mainboard Connect the cable to the IDE connector The cable has two connectors for IDE devices If you connect two devices you must configure one device as Master and one device as Slave See the documentation provided with the devices for information on this XIN Book PC 1 Place the hard disk drive in the drive chassis at the bottom side of the drive cage Drive Cage Drive Chassis Hard Disk Drive L 2 Using a Philips head screwdriver and screws secure the hard disk drive in the drive cage 3 Connect the IDE cable to the mainboard 4 Connect a power supply connector to the hard disk drive Changing the CD ROM DVD Drive Locate the IDE connector on the mainboard A single IDE cable is provided with the mainboard Connect the cable to the IDE connector The cable has tw
33. he desired recording mode and compression ratio Recerding Det Len ime Bira akp ima Tes Carne F Par F SBS r Ed ni ya ce S Sica E Ras Td z rj r De al BD Ds Note Normally when recording vocal audio select Single Channel 64K BPS A one hour recording will take up about 28 MB For recording common music files Two Channel 128K BPS is suggested A one hour recording will take up about 56 MB 5 After the setup is done single click the Record button to start recording 6 Once you have finished recording click the Stop button Click on the Play button to play the recorded file Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Appendix C WINDVD Documentation Copyright 1998 Intervideo Inc All rights reserved The contents of the associated WINDVD software are the property and copyright of Intervideo Inc Any reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Ixi Book PC This chapter contains documentation for the WinDVD application InterVideo Inc s WinDVD is a simple to use DVD player with all the features you would expect to find ina standard consumer DVD player in addition to some very advanced functionality such as full VCD 2 0 support full precision video decode a choice of user interfaces and video display options You can play DVD titles or Video CDs WinDVD automatically determines the type of disk in the DVD driv
34. ia and parts of Central and South America however the Phase Alteration Line PAL standard 625 lines at 25 frames per second was used Aspect Ratios Video can be stored on a DVD in any one of four ways Standard which has a ratio of 4 to 3 Wide screen with a ratio of 16 to 9 Letterbox which uses a 16 to 9 ratio but displays in a standard size screen Pan 8 scan which crops parts of the display out of the visible image in order to fit into a standard size display DVD Audio A DVD Video disk can have up to 8 audio tracks with each track being PCM MPEG 2 or Dolby Digital PCM is uncompressed digital audio the same format used on CDs Using from one to eight channels it can be sampled at 48 or 96 kHz with 16 20 or 24 bits per sample MPEG audio is multi channel digital audio using compression with sample rate of 48 kHz at 16 bits Both MPEG 1 and MPEG 2 formats are supported Dolby Digital is multi channel digital audio with a sample rate of 48 kHz at up to 24 bits The bit rate is 384 Kb s being the normal rate for 5 1 channels and 192 being the normal rate for stereo although most Dolby Decoders support a slightly higher bit rate Parental Control Properties You can set password protected parental controls on your WinDVD From the list of ratings select the one you want to allow for viewing G suitable for general audiences PG parental guidance suggested Ixxi Book PC
35. ith a certain amount of RAM but that is not the limit of memory used by Windows Windows will set up a swap file on your hard disk drive to provide additional virtual memory When the programs you are running need more memory than available in RAM on your system Windows will swap some programs from RAM to that hard drive When those bits of memory are needed Windows will swap them back into RAM Even with the fast data bus and fast hard drive in your system the reading and writing to the disk is slower than having the data available in RAM If you find that your computer is doing a lot of swapping and this is slowing down the response time of your system you should consider upgrading the total amount of memory in your system This will optimize the performance of system See chapter 4 of this user s manual for information on upgrading your Book PC s memory About the Audio and Video Onboard The system mainboard has an audio and video chipset onboard which means your system is all set to go without adding in any extra sound and or video graphics cards You just need to plug a monitor into the external monitor port in the back of the system and connect external speakers and or a microphone or other audio devices to the audio ports located the rear side of the system In addition to the standard audio jacks the Book PC also features a digital audio jack which allows for high quality audio transfer between your system and a periphera
36. k The hard disk drive access indicator light stays on There might be some lost allocations units within your hard disk drive or some files stored in the disk may have been corrupted You can check on this by using Disk Defragmenter This is a Windows 98 program that can be found at Start Programs Accessories System Tools The diskette drive indicator light stays on Check to see that the diskette is inserted properly Eject the disk and insert it again Try again using another disk You can also run Scan Disk This is a Windows 98 program that can be found at Start Programs Accessories System Tools This program can detect if your disk is defective Book PC How to upgrade the Flash BIOS The setup program on the Flash BIOS chip holds basic information on your system Normally you do not need to access it since all hardware settings are automatically recognized by default Note If your system runs without problems there is no need to upgrade the Flash BIOS Incorrect installation of the Flash BIOS might cause you system to malfunction If you are not familiar with this procedure contact a certified technician familiar with the system for assistance Follow these steps to upgrade the Flash BIOS 1 Obtain the latest version from your system vendor or download it from the manufacturer s web site 2 Make a bootable diskette E g at a DOS prompt use the following command format a s where A is the diskette drive 3 Copy
37. l device About the LAN Onboard The system mainboard has an Ethernet 10 100 Base T adapter chipset onboard This means your system is ready to join a network without adding in any other hardware cards Use the LAN jack in the rear of the system to plug a network cable Contact your local network administrator for help on setting up your network environment XXX Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert About the Modem Onboard The system mainboard has a 56K V90 fax modem chip onboard This means your system is ready to dial into the Internet or any other computer or to send faxes without adding any other hardware cards In some countries local regulations may not permit the use of the fax modem that is designed for this system The fax modem is capable of running in two modes both as a fax and as a modem which can be used to connect to other computers The fax modem can send and receive data at up to 56 Kbps and send and receive faxes at up to 14 4 Kbps In order to use the fax modem you need to first plug a telephone cable into the RJ 11 socket at the rear side of the Book PC and then use the fax or communications software to operate the device XXXI Book PC Chapter 3 Installing the Software Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert This chapter provides information on how to reinstall the software on the hard disk in case of disk failure Installing the Windows 98 Operating System You will be using the Window
38. lecting the option you want 3 Make sure that the hard disk activity indicator is not lit or flashing 4 Next power down the monitor and any other peripheral device if applicable XXIV Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert About the Software As described above your system comes pre installed with the Windows operating system In addition the hard disk of your system might also already have the necessary drivers for your system hardware and even some bundled software packages installed In addition to the software that you run and see there is some preloaded software that runs in the background Specific drivers files that allow pieces of hardware to communicated effectively with the computer and operating system will probably have been preloaded for the various hardware units that have been packaged with your system These drivers are also important in allowing you to alter certain aspects of your system such as the resolution of your video image If you ever need to reinstall all the pre installed software you can use the master diskette s and or CD ROM s which contain copies of all the bundled drivers and software for your system If you purchased any other additional software with your system you will need to install that software yourself before you can use it which is discussed below The installation of software can be done through the Add Remove Program icon in the Start Settings Control Panel Once you are in the A
39. llustrations familiarize you with the system computer external features XIV Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Looking at the Front With your computer in front of you use the picture below to locate each of the labeled parts Chapter 2 goes into more detail on some of the labeled parts and their usage CD ROM DVD Drive Diskette Drive Power Switch Reset switch Indicator LEDs Power switch The power switch is located on the right hand side of the front panel Press the power switch once to turn your computer on and press it again to turn your computer off Reset switch Use this switch to reboot the system instead of using the power switch button Indicator LEDs The front panel has three indicator eee lights The indicator LEDs turn on to show that a W Power Indicator particular function is active From right to left the LEDs HDD Indicator indicate the following the Power LED turns green as the Suspend Indicator system is powered on the HDD LED lights up if any hard disk activity is detected the Suspend LED blinks if the system is suspended Diskette Drive The diskette drive on the right side of the front panel can read from or write to 3 5 diskettes with capacities of either 720K or 1 44 MB The diskette drive provides a convenient way of storing and transferring short files XV Book PC CD ROM DVD Drive The drive bay on the left hand side is either installed with a C
40. nd directory in which the files are stored Select the first file to be played 3 Click Add Repeat this procedure with as many files as you want Remember that these files will now play in the order in which they appear Delete and replace files to create the correct order if needed 4 Click Save to save your playlist for future use Click Close to close the window When you Click Play the playlist automatically plays the files in the order specified You can play mpg vob and ac3 files Loading a Previously Saved Playlist 1 With the disk in the drive click the Playlist icon The Playlist window opens Click Load Playlist 2 3 The list of saved playlists appears Select the playlist to load 4 Click Close to close the window When you click Play the playlist automatically plays the files in the order specified You can play mpg vob and ac3 files Changing Your Settings You may want to enable or disable certain features of your WinDVD To change any properties and features of your WinDVD xvi Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Launch WinDVD and view the main control panel Click the Properties icon The Properties window appears 3 Tap to the desired properties to be changed Select from General properties Audio O properties Parental Control properties and Display properties Select the properties you want If you are unsure about what a particular property means see the online help for tha
41. nd to take up a lot of disk space while the files that you create will generally take up much less Your hard disk drive is usually the C drive in your system There are a number of tools that will allow you to keep track of disk usage and keep your hard drive running effectively You can find out what is stored on this drive by double clicking on the My Computer icon and then double clicking on the C drive icon You can find out the capacity used space and available space on the C drive by right clicking on the C icon and then selecting properties The Windows Explorer Start Programs Windows Explorer provides an alternative way of seeing the contents of the C drive See the Windows 98 documentation for information on how to use this program Hard disks can fail While some data recovery is sometimes possible even from a faulty drive you can save yourself a lot of trouble if you are careful to back up your hard drive on a regular basis When the system is reading from or writing to a hard disk drive the hard disk indicator light on the front panel will turn on Never turn the power button off or move the system while the hard disk drive is reading or writing Note Most of the software provided for this computer and most of the software that you might purchase for installation on this computer is only licensed for a single installation on one hard disk drive If you are creating more than one hard disk drive you may not be enti
42. nnnnnnnn C 1 THe WVIID VID CONTO Sir isis C 2 Slat EEE TTT C 2 INAV IC AIO Me BUON S sen ae SR C 3 A on ee eo C 3 COUNT ET C 4 Naviga tlO ATT OWS senses rca la aE A A C 4 NU een ee een C 4 MONU ROME TT C 4 Te RIGA MOUSE CICK MCN DE C 5 A einlesen aea C 6 Waren Lata Brey DYD N Eee ee Eee mer Roeper een aires Mr a tree C 6 GCrealinG a Pia VS TT C 6 Loading a Previously Saved Playlist cce C 6 CHANGING e a C 6 setting Parental Control HT C 7 EJECHNOFANDIER iaa C 7 Slice ala VICWING Me PAY T C 7 Enabling the Toolbar and Status bar ea C 8 Viewing a DVD Movie or Video CD ooococccoccncocococonconococoncnnnnncononnnnnnoronrnnnnnnnnrnnnnncnnennannss C 8 Playing a DVD Interac ives R 1 ee C 8 NOG AO OWNS ar ld C 8 Changing the Parental Control Password ocoocococcccccconoconnnconnncononnnnnnnononnnnonnnnonnnnnnnnnonons C 8 Cosm WIND WD la aaa C 9 Book PC Understanding INE DYD System C 10 ROON ele en ee E C 10 NTSC Ma PAL sense ee ee C 11 ASPECER IOS Eea a AAA AAA C 11 DA C 11 Parental Control Properties es na a a e EEEE C 12 Quali Selling sea id 0 12 vi Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Chapter 1 Getting Started Book PC This chapter allows you to become familiar with the basic parts of your system and tells you how to set up your Book PC Introduction The key features of this Book PC include viii The Book PC uses the Intel 810 chipset Supports PPGA Celeron Pentium Il performance processors from 300 up
43. o connectors for IDE devices If you connect two devices you must configure one device as Master and one device as Slave See the documentation provided with the devices for information on this 1 Place the CD ROM DVD drive in the drive chassis by sliding it in from the front xlvi Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Drive Cage 1 Slide the Drive in the Drive Cage 2 Secure the screws on the side 2 Using a Philips head screwdriver and screws secure the drive in the drive cage 3 Connect the IDE cable to the mainboard 4 Connect a power supply connector to the drive Note The most common setup of this system will include a CD ROM drive but this slot in the drive cage can also hold alternative devices such as a DVD player Changing the Diskette Drive Locate the diskette drive connector on the mainboard Diskette Drive oN gt 2 Secure the screws on the side a 1 Slide the Drive in the Drive Cage Drive Cage 1 Place the diskette drive in the drive chassis by sliding it in from the front 2 Using a Philips head screwdriver and screws secure the diskette drive in the drive cage xlvii Book PC 3 Connect the diskette drive connector cable to the mainboard 4 Connect a power supply connecior to the diskette drive xlviii Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Appendix A Problem Solving xlix Book PC This chapter contains a troubleshooting section that can help you solve comm
44. of damaging components with electrostatic discharge or static Before handling any components or touching anything inside the system unit discharge your body s static electric charge by touching a grounded surface Wear a grounding wrist strap if one is available Do not take hard drives memory chips or the like from their antistatic containers or bags until you are ready to install them When removing cards or chips from a system immediately place them in an antistatic bag When handling cards hold them by their edges and avoid touching the circuitry Do not slide cards or ICs over any surface Limit your movements during installation reduces static electricity Warning Always disconnect the computer system from AC power before opening the system unit cover XXXVIII Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Opening and Closing the Unit Case Unlike many electronics devices your Book PC was designed to be opened up by you Whether you need to install additional options change jumper settings or just want to have a look inside you can open the case without breaking your warranty To Open the System Unit Case Power down the system Disconnect the power cable Observe the static electricity precautions stated above N DD Use a Philips head screwdriver to remove the screws on the back Remove Screws 5 Slide the case cover backward Slide Backwards 6 Guide the cover away from the chassis X
45. ognize the USB ports on the mainboard You need to install this driver if you are running Windows 95 XXXII Book PC This driver is available for Windows 95 D USB EUSBSUPP USBSUPP EXE Windows 95 Chinese D USB CUSBSUPP CUSBSUPP EXE Sound Driver The Sound driver allows he system to generate optimal sound effects This driver is available for DOS amp Windows 3 x D SOUND Driver 8738AM DOS W31 Windows 95 98 D SOUND Driver 8738AMW95 98 Windows NT D SSOUND Driver 8738AM Nt40DRVU There is also an Audio Rack application program available for Windows 95 98 D SOUND Gamut Audio Player Graphics Drivers and Software Find the Graphics drivers and software here D VGA BKI810 Win9xGraphics SETUP EXE Fax Modem Drivers and Software Find the fax modem drivers and software here DiModemi8738Win9x D Modem SuperVoice MediaRing Talk Software MediaRing Talk provides an internet telephone for the onboard modem D Modem MediaRingTalk Network Adapter Driver Find the network adapter driver here D LAN Davicom9102 BIOS Update Utility The BIOS Update utility allows you to update the BIOS setup file on your mainboard to a newer version You can download the latest version of the BIOS setup available from the website D AUTILITYAWDFL711 EXE XXXIV Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert PC Cillin Software The PC Cillin software program provides anti virus prote
46. on problems that you might encounter when using the Book PC Read this information carefully as it might help you on your way If you encounter a problem that you cannot solve contact your vendor for assistance Q amp A The computer doesn t work Make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into the wall outlet and the rear side of the computer Next check that the wall outlet is working properly The keyboard doesn t work Make sure that the keyboard is firmly and securely connected to the proper connector on the rear side of your computer Do not plug it into the designated PS 2 port for the pointing device The Mouse doesn t work Make sure that the mouse is firmly and securely connected to the proper connector on the rear side of your computer Do not plug it into the designated PS 2 port for the keyboard Next check to see if the mouse needs cleaning The CD ROM DVD drive does not operate properly Open the tray and take the CD ROM DVD disk out Check to see if the disk is properly place in the tray most of the times this means putting the disk in with the printed side up Next check to see if the disk is dirty or defected Try again with another disk The audio doesn t work Make sure that the speakers are properly connected to the Line Out connector or to the Line In connector if four channel speaker mode is enabled Check the volume settings of your system Click on the speaker icon located on the Windows
47. p the computer by pushing the power button on the front of the case The power indicator will light You will hear a distinct sound as the power supply turns on and the hard disk spins up to speed Note If your system does not power up as described here check to make sure you have made all the connections properly Double check to see all the cables are still securely attached to the appropriate connectors The hard disk and other drive indicators will blink briefly as the system checks them quickly Various messages appear on the display including the BIOS version and the memory count Your system should continue to load the Windows operating software automatically When you first start your new system you will need your Windows manual On its cover is your registration number for Windows During this first setup you can click on the Next button to move to the next step Clicking on the Back button allows you to return to the previous step and review the information entered during that step You will be asked to type your name and the name of your company if applicable Be careful to enter this information correctly since this information will be entered to the Windows Registry for your system Correcting a misspelled name at a later date could prove challenging even for an experienced user of Windows XXII Book PC 10 You will be shown the End User s License Agreement After reading this agreement carefully yo
48. rademark of Corel Corporation Ltd WinDVD is a registered trademark of Intervideo Incorporated Award is a trademark of Award Software Inc Other names used in this publication may be trademarks and are acknowledged Copyright 1999 All Rights Reserved BKI810 July 1999 Book PC Federal Communications Commission FCC 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 QO Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna a Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver a Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Aa Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables and shielded AC power cable mus
49. s 98 CD disk that came with your system to install the operating system For detailed information on how to install the operating system refer to chapter 2 of the Windows 98 Getting Started manual which is bundled with the Windows 98 CD Note Before you start installing the Windows operating system to your Book PC s hard disk drive make sure that you have access to the CD ROM DVD drive If necessary install the proper CD ROM DVD driver first You can find the necessary files on the support CD Installing the Bundled Software The support CD shipped with your system contains an original copy of all the software that was preinstalled on the hard disk drive including all the drivers and the application software You can use it to restore the Book PC s hard disk to its original form Before you proceed to install any of the bundled software make sure to have installed the Windows 98 operating system first Table of contents of the support CD Note The correct path name for each software driver is provided where D identifies the CD ROM drive letter modify if necessary Bus Master IDE Driver The IDE Bus Master Driver allows the system to properly manage the IDE channels on the mainboard of your Book PC You need to install two IDE drivers if you are using Windows 95 98 Windows 9x D IDE BKI81 O WINOx Intelinf SETUP EXE and then D IDE BKI81 0 WIN9x Infins SETUP EXE USB Driver The USB Driver allows the system to rec
50. s Media Player which has similar but somewhat limited functions as the software applications mentioned above 1 In Windows Start menu point to the Programs Accessories and Entertainment headings to display the Media Player name and icon Click on Media Player to open the Media Player utility 2 In Media Player point to the Device item to display the Device menu Select the kind of device that you want to play 3 If you have selected a movie or audio title your computer automatically locates the CD ROM title in the CD ROM drive 4 When you select a file to play Media Player displays a dialog box that allows you to select the drive and file name that you wish to play 5 Before you click on the Play button in Media Player you may wish to open the Audio Accessories program group and display the volume control utility so you can adjust the sound level and balance You can use the Properties option in the Device menu to configure the way your computer plays certain media files If you need to open the drive tray while the power is turned off or because the eject tray switch is not working you can insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole XXIX Book PC About Memory RAM Random Access Memory also known as system memory is the active memory of your computer It is used to hold programs and data that are currently in use The more RAM your system has the more space it has to run programs Your system comes w
51. s to your hard disk drive 7 Repeat the previous steps for all the drivers you need to add manually XXXV Book PC Installing the Applications The installation of application software can be done through the Add Remove Program item in the Start Settings Control Panel Once you are in the Add Remove window click on Install in the Install Remove menu and follow the instructions Another way of installing software is through the Run option in the Start menu After you click Run a small window pops up and you can either type or browse to the location of the installation file of the application software you want to add When available make sure to read the installation instructions provided by the software manufacturer XXXVI Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Chapter 4 Going inside XXXVII Book PC This chapter takes a look inside the system and talks about upgrading certain key components Introduction You probably won t need the information in this chapter right away but if you ever plan to upgrade your system configuration e g adding memory this chapter shows you how to open your computer and explains a little about the inside If you are unfamiliar with the hardware inside your computer system this chapter offers a basic introduction Important Precautions Many of the computer system s internal components are extremely sensitive to static electricity The following techniques reduce the possibility
52. t dust and smoke Likewise do not stack magazines on top of under or behind the computer system or the video monitor Do not place the computer in direct sunlight near a radiator lamp or a heat vent Remember that heat causes electronic circuitry to behave in strange ways When computer components heat up they tend to fail If this happens it may not be a permanent failure but could lead to one Extra Protection Electrical surges and spikes can cause serious damage to your system Use a power filter surge protector on the system unit and everything connected to it If just one device is not connected damaging surges can enter the system through unprotected peripheral and damage everything connected to it Book PC A power strip surge protector provides protection against many types of voltage spikes that can travel on the power line and damage your system but it isn t much help against lightning If severe weather of an electrical storm threatens it s a good idea to unplug the entire system from the power and telephone and or network lines before the storm starts Maintaining and Caring for the System Follow the suggestions below to keep your valuable system in good condition Cleaning the System Use a damp lint free cloth to clean the system unit and monitor Avoid abrasives or solvents they can permanently damage the finish Use a soft cloth and window cleaner to clean the monitor Turn off the monitor Then squirt
53. t be employed with this equipment to insure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system s manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following conditions QO This device may not cause harmful interference and Aa This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilieur du Canada Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started a 1 1 IAtROGUGLION aaa 1 2 Tne laeal EnVIironmentaseasse san 1 3 VVhere 10 PUt ne System aussen Drain aiii 1 3 A a a ae a ee 1 3 Maintaining and Caring for the System eee eee eee eee eee eee eee 1 4 leaning Me OY SIM anne An egies ited 1 4 Transporling Ihe Systems ER EN a a 1 4 BACKUD een bailas 1 5 SHOCK recalar is ee ls 1 5 Gare orihe Compiler enter nun 1 5 APACK TTT 1 6 GNECKIS THE 1 6 Installng WAS Systems een een 1 7 INTOAUCIA KTT TTT 1 8 EGOKINO al Merle ia aio 1 9 LOOKING ALINE Bau 1 10 Connecting THE Gables ne at ted a
54. t languages for a single movie In addition the format supports 32 closed caption tracks Region Codes Motion picture studios want to control the home release of movies in different countries because theater releases aren t simultaneous They have required that the DVD standard include codes that can be used to prevent playback of certain disks in certain geographical regions The player will refuse to play disks that are not allowed in that region Regional codes are entirely optional for the maker of a disk Disks without codes will play on any player in any country Most DVD ROM drives let you change the region code a few times usually between 5 and 9 Once a drive has reached the limit it can t be changed again unless the vendor or manufacturer resets the drive There are 6 regions Canada U S U S Territories 2 Japan Europe South Africa Middle East including Egypt 3 Southeast Asia East Asia including Hong Kong 4 Australia New Zealand Pacific Islands Central America Mexico South America Caribbean Former Soviet Union Indian Subcontinent Africa N Korea Mongolia 6 China Ixx Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert NTSC and PAL When the National Television Systems Committee NTSC prepared the standards for commercial television broadcasting in the United States Canada Japan and parts of Central and South America they decided on 525 lines of display at thirty frames per second In most of Europe Austral
55. t properties property page or check the glossary You can change these properties at any time Click OK again to accept your changes Setting Parental Control Parents may want to set the parental controls allowing only those movies and titles that are age appropriate to be viewed In some cases movies can be shown in modified form to allow different ratings for the same movie To set movie rating limits on your WinDVD 1 2 3 4 Launch WinDVD and view the main control panel Click the Properties icon The Properties window appears Tap to the desired properties to be changed Select Parental Control Properties Select the desired age appropriate level This will be the highest level allowed No titles with movie ratings higher than the one selected will be viewable You can change this again at any time If you have set a password enter the password now then click OK You can change your password at any time Click OK again to accept your changes The parental control feature will now use the new settings Ejecting a Disk To eject a disk from the player click the Eject button from the video viewing window or the toolbar Hiding and Viewing the Player You can choose to only see the Video Viewing window To hide the Player f Open the Properties page Ixvii Book PC 2 Tap to General Disable remove the checkmark View Player 3 The player is now hidden Enable the option again to view the player Yo
56. talled The CD ROM DVD drive is an internal component and is located on the left side on the front of the system It cannot be used to write data to a recordable compact disk The CD ROM drive can be used to read data or it can be used to play audio or video CDs e g movie titles which use MPEG 1 compression Compact Disks store massive amounts of data and provide relatively fast access XXVI Book PC DVD Digital Video Versatile Disc is a new technology that packs much more data onto the disc so that more data more audio or better quality video can be stored on the disc Usually your system identifies the CD ROM DVD drive as drive D Access to a CD DVD ROM is quite fast Using the Drive 1 Press the open tray button on the front panel of the CD ROM DVD drive The tray will slide out from the computer If your computer is not standing on a smooth surface you might need to raise the right edge of the computer slightly so that the tray is not impeded 2 Carefully pull the tray out to its fullest extent and place the disk into the tray Hold disks by the edge so that you don t smear the storage surface Normally the disks install with the label side facing upwards The disk fits into the circular depression in the tray and the spindle of the tray fits into the hole in the center of the disk CD ROM DVD Drive Manual Eject Hole Headphone Jack Volume whee Eject Stop Button Play FFW Button Drive Activity Indicato
57. text area Be sure to type it exactly the same both times or it will not be accepted To change your password 1 From the Parental Control window click Change Password 2 Type your current password in the Old Password text area 3 Type your desired password directly into the New Password text area 4 Type the same password again in the Confirm New Password text area Be sure to type it exactly the same both times or it will not be accepted Closing WinDVD To close WinDVD 1 Stop any DVD disk in the DVD drive 2 Click the Close icon xix Book PC Understanding the DVD System Digital Video Disk DVD stores and plays digital information such as a movie on a disk similar in size to the common CD ROM disk DVD output Is clearer sharper and uses a higher color resolution than previous formats Audio content is also sharper DVD disks store up to nine hours of exceptionally high quality video and multi channel surround sound audio interactive multimedia computer programs or 30 hours of CD quality audio DVD allows features that were impossible with movies or games on tape DVD players can play from any point on the disk It can also pause play in slow motion or fast forward or freeze frames These random access features allow previously unheard of features such as multiple endings for a movie first person interactive video games and multiple camera angles DVD can store multiple sound tracks it supports up to eigh
58. tled to install all the programs that are installed on the original hard disk drive Check the software license before you install any program on more than one hard disk XXVI Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert Diskette Drive The diskette drive on the right side of the front panel can read from or write to 3 5 diskettes with capacities of either 720K or 1 44 MB The diskette drive provides a convenient way of storing and transferring small files Your computer identifies the diskette drive as drive A Diskette Drive Eject Button Drive Activity Indicator To use the floppy diskette drive insert a diskette into the drive slot label side up The diskette slides all the way into the drive You can then use your computer to read or write data to or from drive A Log you computer on to the A drive To remove a diskette from the drive press the eject button on the front of the floppy drive module The diskette ejects and you can pull it out of the drive When the system is reading from or writing to a diskette the light underneath the diskette drive will turn on Do not try to eject the diskette when the light is on or you may lose data If you have stored important information on a diskette you can protect it from accidental erasure by using the Write Protect sliding shutter on the reverse side of the diskette CD ROM Drive The Book PC is installed with either a CD ROM or a DVD drive This option is factory ins
59. u can open the properties page from the right click menu or from the toolbar on the video viewing window Enabling the Toolbar and Status bar You can choose to include a toolbar and a status bar when using the Video Viewing window 1 Open the Properties page 2 Tap to General Enable View Toolbar to see the toolbar in the video viewing window and View Statusbar to see the status bar on the window 3 You can remove the toolbar or status bar from the video viewing window by disabling the selected feature Viewing a DVD Movie or Video CD Insert the Title into the CD ROM DVD Drive WinDVD reads the format of the disk and starts automatically Playing a DVD Interactive Title Interactive DVD or MPEG2 video based titles require no special action from the user Just install the application and it should properly call the WinDVD drivers to playback the DVD or MPEG2 video files embedded in the application Vocal options When you insert a karaoke or other vocal disk into the DVD drive WinDVD automatically reads and correctly decodes the type of disk The audio output is determined by the Vocal Options properties you have selected Changing the Parental Control Password To create a new password 1 From the Parental Control window click Change Password 2 Type your desired password directly into the New Password text area YV Fehler Formatvorlage nicht definiert 3 Type the same password again in the Confirm New Password
60. u can then accept its terms by clicking on the accept the agreement checkbox 11 In the next window you will be asked to enter the registration number i e Product Key which can be found on the Certificate of Authenticity on the front cover of your Windows 98 manual 12 Setup will then configure your system registering your hardware and software into the Windows Registry The system might restart to finish the configuration process 13 Next you will be prompted to enter a user name and password If you don t want to log on with a password only enter a user name and leave the password box blank This way you ll never see this prompt again unless you activate it again later 14 Next you will be asked to setup your printer If you do not have a printer you can skip this step If you are familiar with the process of setting up your printer you can complete that setup now 15 This finalizes the Windows setup procedure Your system is now running and ready to use After Windows 98 is completely installed and running a welcome screen appears which allows you to take a guided tour of the newly installed operating system Note To learn more about the Windows operating system read the Microsoft Windows User s Guide included with your system To Power Down To shut down the computer follow these instructions 1 Close any applications that are running 2 Shut down Windows by clicking on the Start Shut Down item and then se
61. u turn on the power They are provided for backup purposes only Arrange all the unpacked items on an uncluttered desk or table when you plan to set up and use the system computer Each piece should be close enough together so that cables can reach to the appropriate connectors Be sure there is a wall outlet close to the table or desk Installing the System Most of the work of setting up your system computer is already done Before shipping your system we installed all the software and specified the correct hardware configuration in the setup program The part we have left for you is comparatively easy Anyone who can orient cables to mate with connectors can set up this Book PC computer You won t have to open the computer to plug anything in The steps on the next few pages are easy to follow and there are lots of pictures to help show you the correct way First we introduce you to the system components and then we will help you set up the system and install all the cables Warning In this section you are instructed to connect several cables To avoid damage to your computer and peripherals never plug in or unplug a cable when the system unit power is ON Always shut off the system first only then make any necessary cable connections or changes xiii Book PC Introducing the System Before you actually set up your system and plug everything in it s a good idea to locate all its features switches and controls The next few i

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