ViewSonic VOT550 VS12663 User's Manual
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1. VGA Cable LCD HDMI Cable Monitor DVI Cable ViewSonic VOT550 9 Connecting Your System Connecting to a HDTV You can connect the PC Mini to a HDTV with HDMI connections You will need to use the DVI to HDMI adapter along with your HDMI cable VOT550 to HDTV e Add the DVI to HDMI adapter to the DVI jack and then connect the HDMI cable to the HDTV HDMI Cable ViewSonic VOT550 10 Connecting Your System Connecting to a Projector More and more people have the need to connect a PC to a projector in order to make presentations The system is designed with the connector for outputting content to a projector using the DVI to VGA adapter VOT550 to Projector e DVI to DVI Direct cable connection e DVI to HDMI Use the DVI to HDMI Adapter e DVI to VGA Use the DVI to VGA adapter VGA Cable HDMI Cable DVI Cable ViewSonic VOT550 11 Connecting Your System Connecting to Keyboard and Mouse You can connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors oq coreg esas ri minimal fe MA etl J gt Lp ee mm pel nuE a ee pa Pe y La a 0800841008 1000110811008 i Wie i the prea gt yr rr or m1 C E MAMA Y n o LY2. __ wT You can also access the internet thru a cable modem Your local cable provider will help you install and set up the cable modem The same connector allows you to connect the system to an Ethernet LAN local area network You can also connect the system to a standard modem for accessing the internet Contact your local service provider for more information ViewSonic VOT550 14 Connecting Your System Connecting to a Webcam More and more people are using instant messaging software or free international Internet phone calls to communicate over the Internet with friends The effects can be enriched by installing a webcam to the system The webcam installation guide will provide the information on how to install it onto your system After you have connected the webcam installed the software driver for the webcam and set up your instant messaging account properly you will be able to see the person who is chatting with you through the Internet Connecting to Memory Sticks Card Readers and Memory Cards There are a wide variety of memory devices which can be used for copying files from one PC to another These include memory sticks flash memory smart memory memory cards portable hard disk drives etc Most of these devices can connect to the USB ports on the VOT550 Flash memory cards have become one of the most convenient and popular methods of media storage for digital cameras MP3 player
3. Connecting to a USB Hub The system is designed to connect a USB hub which allows a user to install multiple USB devices to the system by simply connecting the USB connector to the system ViewSonic VOT550 12 Connecting Your System Connecting to a Multi Function Printer Fax Printer Scanner Currently many manufacturers build the functions of printer scanner and fax into one unit You can connect the system to a multi function unit thru an USB connector Connecting to External Speakers Use the S PDIF or earphone jack as indicated in the illustration ViewSonic VOT550 13 Connecting Your System Connecting to the Internet and Network Your system is built with a network connector on the back panel as illustrated in Chapter 1 The connector allows you to connect your system to the Internet through a DSL or ADSL cable modem or to an Ethernet network If you want to connect to the Internet through DSL or ADSL modem you should contact your local network service provider for service DSL provides faster data transmission speed rather than conventional telephone lines Your local network service provider will help you install and set up the DSL or ADSL modem TE To ensure proper connection check the LAN jack s LED status indicators Activity LED Link LED
4. Q My PC Mini has trouble connecting to the internet A Check the DSL ADSL modem settings and connections and make sure your PC is properly configured for internet access The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points To maximize data transfer speed select the closes access point ViewSonic VOT550 41 Specification Specifications Pmension LEC E Tess tore CPU o bR eo Chip Intel GM45 on Die Intel GMA X4500 SP O rr T usszo o o 8 2 From 4 Rean i ca Front Panel I O USB 2 0 Port x2 SSS X X X Xx X X X X X 1 20V Rear Panel VO SOW 20V 4 5A AC Adapter Note ViewSonic reserves the right to revise the specifications contained in this document which are subject to change without notice ViewSonic VOT550 42 Chapter 6 Other Information Customer Support For technical support or product service see the table below or contact your reseller NOTE You will need the product serial number Country Region Website T Telephone F FAX Email Australia New Zealand www viewsonic com au AUS 1800 880 818 NZ 0800 008 822 service au viewsonic com T Toll Free 1 866 463 4775 Canada www viewsonic com T Toll 1 424 233 2533 service ca viewsonic com F 1 909 468 1202 Europe www viewsoniceurope com www viewsoniceurope com uk Support Calldesk htm Hong Kong www hk v
5. Opens the recorded TV window Opens the Television Program Guide Displays the full screen view of live TV Opens the DVD player Enter text and numbers into a Windows Media Center search or text box Enter CLEAR GQOSOO GEG OQV QeEEOOQOQOOCO00 ViewSonic VOT550 Confirm the selected action Deletes the last entered selection 20 ODD Operating Loading a Battery 1 Remove the back cover of the remote control and insert two AA batteries in the remote control 2 Make sure the batteries are inserted in the correct direction with the and symbols on the batteries matching the ones on the remote control Using the remote control Point the remote control at the remote control sensor at the front of the PC and press a button Pressing the Power button turns the PC on or puts it in Standby sleep mode ViewSonic VOT550 21 ODD Operating Media Center Entertainment To use the remote control with your computer push the green button to start Windows Media Center What does the remote control do e Television e Watch DVDS e Record TV e Record a TV series e Play record TV e Watch TV in other places e Watch pause rewind TV e Burn TV to a CD or DVD e Transfer to your portable player e Schedule a Recording Remotely Media Center Entertainment support funtion as below e Music Enjoy your music Listen to radio e Video Watch your home movies e Online Spotlight Exclusive online conte
6. Save Data to CMOS ViewSonic VOT550 36 Setting BIOS Exit without Saving Use this function to exit Setup without saving the CMOS value changes Do not use this option if you want to save the new configuration At the same time type Y in the dialogue box and press Enter to exit Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Password gt Advanced Chipset Features Save amp Exit Setup gt Integrated Peripherals Exit Without Saving gt Power Management Setup Esc Quit y t Select Item F10 Save amp Exit Setup Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Password Advanced Chipset Features Save amp Exit Setup Integrated Periphe gt Power Management Quit ee t Select Item Save amp Exit Setup ViewSonic VOT550 37 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ViewSonic VOT550 This chapter lists some common problems that you may encounter when using your PC Mini and describes solutions on how to solve them This chapter covers the following topics e Troubleshooting e Specifications 38 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Q After connecting peripherals to the PC Mini the keyboard mouse and speakers do not work and the display does not show any content A Check to make sure you followed the correct installati
7. from the main menu Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard BIOS Features fi P CPU Feature Press Ente 1 Item Help AHCI Configurations Press Enter P Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter Menu Level p CD ROM Boot Priority Press Enter First Boot Device CDROM Second Boot Device Removable Third Boot Device Hard Disk Boot Other Device Enabled Security Option Setup Full Screen LOGO Show Disabled t Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit Fl General Help E7 F5 Previous Values F6 None Optimized Defaults ViewSonic VOT550 30 Setting BIOS Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features includes settings for the chipset dependent features These features are related to system performance You can select Advanced Chipset Features on the first page of the BIOS setup program Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features P Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features gt Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Set Password Save amp Exit Setup Exit Without Saving gt Power Management Setup Esc Quit t1i2 Select Item F10 Save amp Exit Setup AT clock DRAM timings Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features Menu Level gt On Chip Frame Buffer Size 64MB DVMT Mode Enable Total GEX Memory 256MB PAVP Mode PAVP Lite ti Move Enter
8. User Guide ViewSonic Guide de Il utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung VOT550 PC Mini Gu a del usuario Pyk0OBOACTBO NONb30BaTenA OdnyOS XPNOTWV AFH SA addi Jats as A Model No VS12663 ViewSonic Preface Compliance Information For U S A This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the
9. U S A and Canada For warranty information and service on ViewSonic products sold outside of the U S A and Canada contact ViewSonic or your local ViewSonic dealer The warranty period for this product in mainland China Hong Kong Macao and Taiwan Excluded is subject to the terms and conditions of the Maintenance Guarantee Card For users in Europe and Russia full details of warranty provided can be found in www viewsoniceurope com under Support Warranty Information 4 3 ViewSonic PC Mini Warranty Page 2 of 2 PC Mini_LWO1 Rev 1a 07 02 09 ViewSonic VOT550 A5 a p d 4 lb ol s B e A TS ViewSonic
10. Windows operating system will prompt you to install the software driver for that device Simply follow the instructions to complete the installation process After the software driver has been installed you can copy files from the system hard disk drive to the memory device or from the memory device to the system hard disk drive ViewSonic VOT550 16 Chapter 3 Optical Disk Drive How to operate the BluRay Drive ViewSonic VOT550 ODD Operating Inserting a Disc in the ODD 1 With the label side facing up place the disc in the center of the ODD slot 2 Gently push the disc back into the disk slot 3 The BluRay driver indicator LED will turn on and the computer will start to read the disc you just inserted Reading a Disc 1 Follow the steps in the Inserting a disc section 2 When prompted choose the desired program to play or read the disc you just inserted Note If no windows appears on the desktop click Start select Programs and then select the desired software to play the inserted disc For more instructions about the selected software please see its manual or online help ViewSonic VOT550 18 ODD Operating Writing to a Disc Ensure that the discs you create do not violate copyright laws 1 Follow the steps in the Inserting a disc section 2 When prompted choose the desired program to record files to the inserted rewritable RW disc 3 Follow the on screen instruct
11. equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment For Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada CE Conformity for European Countries C The device complies with the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Following information is only for EU member states The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 96 EC WEEE The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as unsorted municipal waste but use the return and collection systems according to local law If the batteries accumulators and button cells included with this equipment display the chemical symbol Hg Cd or Pb then it means that the battery has a heavy metal content of more than 0 0005 Mercury or more than 0 002 Cadmium or more than 0 004 Lead ViewSonic VOT550 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body This wireless module device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules O
12. setting for this motherboard If you need to verify an unstable problem you may manually set the parameter in the Advanced BIOS Features and Advanced Chipset Features to get slowest and safer setting Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utilit gt Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Password Advanced Chipset Features Save amp Exit Setup gt Integrated Peripherals Exit Without Saving gt Power Management Setup Esc Quit oo Select Item F10 Save amp Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Now you can move the cursor by using direction keys on the keyboard Move the cursor to the option item Load Optimized Defaults and press Enter button ViewSonic VOT550 34 Setting BIOS Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility gt Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults gt Advanced BIOS Features Set Password Advanced Chipset Features Save amp Exit Setup gt Integrated Periph aving Power Management Load Optimized Defaults Y N Il Esc Quit t Select Item F10 Save amp Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Then the following dialogue screen will pop up to confirm the default BIOS values Please press Y to confirm and then press Enter button Setting a Password Password prevents unauthorized use of your computer If you set a password the system prompts for the correct password before boot or access to Se
13. 866 379 1304 Spanish F 1 909 468 1202 service uS viewsonic com soporte viewsonic com Singapore Malaysia www ap viewsonic com T 65 6461 6044 service sg viewsonic com Thailand South Africa ap viewsonic com za Contact your reseller service ap viewsonic com United Kingdom www viewsoniceurope com uk www viewsoniceurope com uk support call desk service_gb viewsoniceurope com United States www viewsonic com T Toll Free 1 800 688 6688 T Toll 1 424 233 2530 F 1 909 468 1202 service uS viewsonic com ViewSonic VOT550 43 Limited Warranty VIEWSONIC PC MINI What the warranty covers ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period ViewSonic will at its sole option repair or replace the product with a similar product Replacement Product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components The replacement unit will be covered by the balance of the time remaining on the customer s original limited warranty ViewSonic provides no warranty for the third party software included with the product or installed by the customer How long the warranty is effective ViewSonic PC Mini products are warranted from the first consumer purchase for parts and labour User is responsible for the back up of any data befo
14. Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit Fl General Help E5 Previous Values F6 None E7 Optimized Defaults Warning Make sure you fully understand the items contained in this menu before you try to change anything You may change the parameter settings to improve system performance However it may cause your system to be unstable if the setting is not correct for your system configuration ViewSonic VOT550 31 Setting BIOS Integrated Peripherals Features The Integrated Peripherals Features includes settings for the OnChip IDE Device and Onboard Device You can select Integrated Peripherals on the first page of the BIOS setup program Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup gt Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Password Advanced Chipset Features Save amp Exit Setup gt Integrated Peripherals Exit Without Saving gt Power Management Setup Esc Quit t Select Item F10 Save amp Exit Setup Onboard 10 IRQ DMA Assignment Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals gt OnChip IDE Device Press Enter gt Onboard Device Press Enter tem Help Menu Level gt t4 Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit Fl General Help F5 Previous Values F6 None F7 Optimized Defaults ViewSonic VOT550 32 Power Management Setup Setting BIOS The Power Management Setup screen enables you to control the mothe
15. art phones printers PDAs etc The VOT550 optomizes your total entertainment experience with precision and ease Packing Content Viewsonic VOT550 PC Mini Wizard CD DVI to VGA Converter Select Model Power cord Remote Control Antenna ViewSonic VOT550 Getting Started ViewSonic VOTS50 Quick Start Guide ViewSonic i 9 lewSonic O Sonic ged Recovery and Quick Start Guide Driver Disk VY 90W DC 20V S PDIF Converter Power Adapter Application Scenarios Living Room Scenario You can connect the system in your living room to an HDTV speakers DVD VCD players DSL cable modem or other peripheral devices to build a digital home center Home Office Scenario You can place your system together with an LCD video display speakers printer scanner fax DSL cable modem or other peripheral devices in your study Professional Scenario You can connect the system in a business conference room to a projector in order to make presentations Mobile Scenario Because the system comes in very compact size you can carry it from your home to the office or to a business meeting conveniently in a carrying case ViewSonic VOT550 Getting Started Proiector Getting Started The Front View The power button is located in the center of the front panel The optional optical disc drive is also located near the top of the front panel You can place a DVD or CD optical disc into th
16. ave amp Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Set Password Save amp Exit Setup Exit Without Saving t 2 Select Item Time Date Hard Disk Type Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Date mm dd yy Time hh mm ss Video Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory ti Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit Fl General Help ES Previous Values F6 Standard CMOS Features gt Date To set the date highlight the Date parameter Press lt PgUp gt or lt PgDn gt to set the Wed Aug 19 9 EGA VGA All Errors 639K 2027520K 2028544K None Fe 2009 Item Help i Menu Level Change the day month year and century E7 Optimized Defaults current date The date format is month date and year ViewSonic VOT550 29 Setting BIOS Advanced BIOS Features From the first BIOS setup page illustrated below you can select Advanced BIOS Features from the BIOS main menu Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utili gt Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Password Advanced Chipset Features Save amp Exit Setup Integrated Peripherals Exit Without Saving gt Power Management Setup Esc uit AS Select Hu a F10 Save amp Exit Setup Virus Protection Boot Sequence The following screen appears when you select the option Advanced BIOS Features
17. e center or ViewSonic 4 For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center contact ViewSonic 4 3 ViewSonic PC Mini Warranty Page 1 of 2 PC Mini_LWO1 Rev 1a 07 02 09 ViewSonic VOT550 44 Limitation of implied warranties There are no warranties express or implied which extend beyond the description contained herein including the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Exclusion of damages ViewsSonic s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product ViewSonic shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time loss of profits loss of business opportunity loss of goodwill interference with business relationships or other commercial loss even if advised of the possibility of such damages 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise 3 Any claim against the customer by any other party 4 Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic Effect of state law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you Sales outside the
18. e opening near the top of the front cover The disc eject button is located to the left of the front panel when you face the front of the system 2 USB ports are also located on the left hand side of the power button and both of power indicator and HDD indicator will locate on the right hand side The front view of the system is illustrated below CD DVD Eject Button BluRay Drive IR indicator HDD indicator Y Power indicator 6 USB 2 0 Port Power Button CD DVD Eject Button Use to eject ODD disk O BluRay Drive BluRay Drive O USB 2 0 Port Connects USB devices such as a mouse keyboard printer scanner and other peripherals Power Button Press to power on off the PC Mini IR indicator When the IR indicator blinks it means the remote is working Q HDD indicator When the HDD indicator blinks it means the HDD is working Note Please push the center power button to boot up the VOT550 ViewSonic VOT550 4 Getting Started The Rear View You can find the connectors for the power source DVI network USB 2 0 eSATA Line in S PDIF out Line out and MIC as illustrated below S PDIF cable connector There is one S PDIF cable connector in your package box To connect to the back panel of your machine correctly please refer to the diagram as shown below ViewSonic VOT550 5 Getting Started Rear panel I O port Indicator Pro
19. eceive any additional product information as it becomes available please register your product on the Internet at www viewsonic com The ViewSonic Wizard CD ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic For Your Records Product Name VOT550 ViewSonic PC Mini Model Number VS12663 Document Number VOT550 1 UG ENG Rev 1A 08 28 09 Serial Number Purchase Date Product disposal at end of product life ViewSonic is concerned about the preservation of our environment Please dispose of this product properly at the end of its useful life For the recycling information please refer to our website 1 USA www viewsonic com pdf RecyclePlus pdf 2 Europe www viewsoniceurope com 3 Taiwan recycle epa gov tw ViewSonic VOT550 V Chapter 1 Getting Started ViewSonic VOT550 System Overview The PC Mini VOT550 with its compact design is one of the smallest Intel powered personal computers in the world Powered by an Intel Core Two Duo processor it features a Microsoft Windows 7 operating system Connect to an LCD or large format TV to grab your videos from the Web or from a CD It is equipped with Optional BluRay Drive and 2 5 320GB 500GB SATA hard disk drive perfect for down loading movies managing your content or creating an entertainment hub Achieve connectivity with optional 802 11 g n for wireless ready interface with all your devices such as sm
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21. ions to complete the copying process Note If no windows appears on the desktop click Start select Programs and then select the desired software to write to the inserted disc For more instructions about the selected software please see its manual or online help Removing a disc 1 Ensure the optical disc driver indicator is off 2 Press the Eject button on front panel 3 Remove the disc Note Alternatively you may double click My Computer right click the disc drive icon and then select Eject from the menu ViewSonic VOT550 19 Remote Control Power button PAUSE button STOP button Record button PLAY REV FWD PREV NEXT I information Back VOLUME CH Start MUTE Recorded TV Guide Live TV DVD Numeric button OK 4 way ARROW buttons ODD Operating M2 9 O 0938 i K pg o O O o 1 o N A 7 ose O F 5 o lo D 6 21 a a a On Off sleep Pauses playback Stops playback Record a selected TV program Play the selected media Plays audio or video backwards or fast forward at 2X 4X 8X or 20X normal speed Selects the previous or next chapter title or menu screen Information display Returns to the last selected status Used for navigating around the menu system Enter button to start playback Changes the volume Changes the TV channels Open the Windows Media Center Disables the sound during playback
22. jector CRT Monitor LCD Monitor HDMI TV Q S PDIF out Line out O Microphone MIC o A Security lock i eSATA Port HD ADSL Cable Modem D usb 2 0 Port Expander USB HUB Fax Scanner Printer PDA Bluetooth Dongo Card reader Flash memory wall Outlet Wireless Lan Card Webcam USB TV Tuner Box Joystick USB HDD Mouse Keyboard Use this to securely lock the PC Mini DVI Port Use to connect to a display with DVI to VGA amp DVI Adapter LCD Monitor Connect to LCD Monitor Use to connect to a display with DVI port or HDMI with DVI to HDMI converter Use for connecting the WiFi wireless antenna Connect optical 5 1 digitial signal out to decode Output the audio signal to an external audio device Use for chatting and other interactive applications Use to connect to a e SATA device such external HDD with eSATA cable USB 2 0 Port Connects USB devices such as a mouse keyboard printer scanner and other peripherals RJ45 Connects to a local area network LAN using a network cable DC Jack Use to connect the power adapter hd o o ba e ViewSonic VOT550 6 Chapter 2 Connecting Your System ViewSonic VOT550 This chapter will guide you in installing necessary and additional components to maximimize the system performance of your PC Mini The following topics are covered Connecting to Video Display Connecting the LCD or CRT Mo
23. lity 26 Setting the BIOS Not long after activating the power you will see the following screen Viewsonic Press DEL key to enter SETUP Press Fi2 to Boot Manual Please press Delete button to get into BIOS screen If you would like to see the POST screen you may just press Tab button Phoenix AwardBIOS v6 00PG An Energy tar ST Copyright C 1984 2007 Phoenix Te nologies LTD R1 02TVS Aug 17 2009 Main Processor prea E Duo 2 a 5 Memory Testing 2028480 64M shared memo CPU Brand Name Intel R Core TM 2 Duo CPU T6500 2 106 Hz C1E BIOS Supported B1E4T CPU Press DEL to enter SETUP F12 to Enter Boot Menu 08 17 2008 Cantiga 0A793ABAC 30 ViewSonic VOT550 21 Setting BIOS After pressing Delete button you will see the following BIOS setup menu Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility gt Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Password Advanced Chipset Features Save amp Exit Setup gt Integrated Peripherals Exit Without Saving gt Power Management Setup Esc Quit tire Select Item F10 Save Exit Setup Time Date Hard Disk Type How to Use Phoenix Award BIOS Setup Program Generally you can use arrow keys to highlight the options that you want to choose press lt Enter gt key to select and use lt Page Up gt and lt Page Down gt keys to change setting values You can press lt Esc gt key t
24. ll be unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Service is required when the unit has been damaged in any way such as if the power supply cord or plug is damaged if liquid is spilled onto or objects fall into the unit if the unit is exposed to rain or moisture or if the unit does not operate normally or has been dropped ViewSonic VOT550 ill Declaration of ROHS Compliance This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002 95 EC of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment ROHS Directive and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee TAC as shown below Substance Proposed Maximum Concentration Actual Concentration 0 Polybrominated diphenyl ethers 6 Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex of the RoHS Directives as noted below 1 1 1 1 Examples of exempted components are 1 Mercury in compact fluorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps not specifically mentioned in the Annex of RoHS Directive 2 Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes electronic components fluorescent tubes and electronic ceramic parts e g piezoelectronic devices 3 Lead in high temperature type solders i e lead based alloys containing 85 by weight
25. nitor Connecting to HDTV Set Connecting to Projector Connecting to Keyboard and Mouse Connecting to USB Hub Connecting to Fax Printer Scanner Connecting to Speaker Connecting to the Internet and Network Connecting to Webcam Connecting to Memory Sticks Card Readers Memory Cards Connecting Power Source Connecting Your System Connecting Power Source The system comes with a power cable and adapter Plug the output of the power adapter to the power connector on the back panel of the system unit Then connect the power plug to the wall outlet Once the system is connected to the power source the power indicator in the middle of the front panel will light up You should press the power button on the front panel to start the system ViewSonic VOT550 8 Connecting Your System Connecting to Video Display You can connect the system to many types of video display devices including projector LCD or LCD TVs Connecting to a LCD You can connect the system to an LCD monitor The video signal connector from the LCD monitor connects to the DVI connector through a DVI cable If you want to connect the system to VGA input monitor you have to use a DVI to VGA converter The VOT550 has 3 options to connect to a LCD monitor e DVI cable directly connect to DVI input LCD monitor e DVI jack add DVI to HDMI adapter cable to HDMI input LCD monitor e DVI jack add DVI to VGA adapter cable to VGA input LCD monitor
26. ns completely before using the equipment Keep these instructions in a safe place Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this equipment near water Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Do not block any ventilation openings Install the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other devices including amplifiers that produce heat Do not attempt to circumvent the safety provisions of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety If the plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the outlet Protect the power cord from being tread upon or pinched particularly at the plug and the point where if emerges from the equipment Be sure that the power outlet is located near the equipment so that it is easily accessible Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the equipment When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart equipment combination to avoid injury from tipping over Unplug this equipment when it wi
27. nt e Pictures View your photos Download pictures from your digital camera e Other Programs Use other programs with your MCE ViewSonic VOT550 22 Chapter 4 System Recovery ViewSonic VOT550 Your PC Min bundle system recovery disc enables users to restore the system to its default settings This function is useful in the event of a system failure or if you forget the system passwords This chapter covers the following topics e When to use the System Recovery Disc e Running System Recovery Manager 23 System Recovery When to use the System Recovery Disc You need to run system recovery e In the event of a system or hardware failure e You need to restore the system back to its default factory settings e You forgot the system password System recovery will format the hard disk and restore the system to its default settings Note All files and other data on drive C will be deleted Running System Recovery Manager Your PC mini uses Acronis Recovery Manager for system recovery functions Insert the System Recovery disc into slot in ODD to run System Recovery Manager Follow the step as below 1 Turn on the PC mini The system will boot up and the vendor logo will appear 2 When the screen displays shows Starting Acronis Loader press the F11 button on the keyboard ViewSonic VOT550 24 System Recovery 3 Now you will see a window as picture choice Restore button to continue i Res
28. o quit the BIOS setup program The following table provides details about how to use keyboard while changing the settings in the BIOS Key Page Up or Page Down or Enter Esc In sub menu Up Arrow Down Arrow Left Arrow Right Arrow F6 F7 F10 Description Change setting to next value or increase the value Change setting to previous value or decrease value Select the item In main menu Quit without saving any changes Exit current menu to main menu Highlight previous item Highlight next item Move the highlight to left side of menu Move the highlight to right side of menu Load Setup Default setting value from CMOS Load turbo setting value from CMOS Save changed settings and exit setup program Note Because BIOS code has been updated from time to time to meet the latest customers requirements the BIOS information contained in this manual may look slightly different from the BIOS messages which comes with your system ViewSonic VOT550 28 Standard CMOS Features The Standard CMOS Setup sets the basic system parameters such as the date Setting BIOS time and the hard disk type Use the arrow keys to highlight an item and lt PgUp gt or lt PgDn gt to make your selection Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features gt Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features gt Integrated Peripherals gt Power Management Setup Esc Quit F10 S
29. on procedures and connections Check to see if the peripherals are connected correctly and they are not loose After checking connections power up the system again to see if the system works as expected If the speakers or video monitor still does not continue to function refer to the manuals that came with those devices for further troubleshooting Q After making sure the monitor is connected correctly to the system the monitor still shows nothing What should do A The computer s power management function may blank the screen to save power move the mouse slightly or press any key on the keyboard to turn the display back on You can also adjust the brightness or contrast controls on the monitor for desired display effects Q The cursor moves unsteadily across the screen What should do A If you are using an optical mouse it may not perform correctly on a glossy surface Put the mouse on a non reflective surface Q The system hangs or does not respond to any key strokes A When the system is processing multiple tasks the system may hang up Press CTRL ALT DEL to bring up the Task Manager Menu This will allow you to cancel an application or do a warm reset of the system If this happens multiple times you may have to reinstall that application ViewSonic VOT550 39 Troubleshooting Q have followed the installation processes mentioned in this manual the system still does not work A Consult your dealer or a
30. or more lead 4 Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0 35 lead by weight aluminium containing up to 0 4 lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up to 4 lead by weight ViewSonic VOT550 IV Copyright Information Copyright ViewSonic Corporation 2009 All rights reserved Microsoft Windows Windows NT and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries ViewSonic the three birds logo OnView ViewMatch and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation Intel Pentium and Atom are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Award is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc Disclaimer ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material or the performance or use of this product In the interest of continuing product improvement ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications without notice Information in this document may change without notice No part of this document may be copied reproduced or transmitted by any means for any purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation Product Registration To meet your future needs and to r
31. peration is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Industry Canada Notice This wireless module device complies with Canadian RSS 210 To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmitting antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s web site www hc sc gc ca rpb R amp TTE Compliance Statement C This wireless module device complies with the Essential Requirements of the R amp TTE Directive of the European Union 1999 5 EC This equipment meets the following conformance standards ETSI EN 300 328 EN 301 489 01 EN 301 489 17 Notified Countries Germany UK Netherlands Belgium Sweden Denmark Finland France Italy Spain Austria Ireland Portugal Greece Luxembourg Estonia Latvia Lithuania Czech Republic Slovakia Slovenia Hungary Poland and Malta ViewSonic VOT550 il Important Safety Instructions il 2 3 4 5 10 11 12 13 Read these instructio
32. rboard green features See the following screen You can select Power Management Setup on the first page of the BIOS setup program Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility gt Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features gt Advanced Chipset Features gt Integrated Peripherals P Power Management Setup Quit Save amp Exit Setup Esc F10 Load Optimized Defaults Set Password Save amp Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ti Select Item Sleep timer Suspend timer Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Ty Soft Off Resume by Peas TTN HPET Support HPET Mode AC PWR Auto Recovery Wake Up by PCI card USE KE Wake Up From 3 Select ti Move Enter E5 Previous Values FG ViewSonic VOT550 S3 STR Instant 0 f Disabled Item Help Menu Level gt Enabled 32 bit mode Off Disabled Enabled PU PD Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help E7 0 None optimized Defaults 33 Setting BIOS Load Setup Defaults The Load Setup Defaults option loads optimized settings for optimum system performance Optimal settings are relatively safer than the Turbo settings All the product verification compatibility reliability test report and manufacture quality control are based on Load Setup Defaults We recommend using these settings for normal operation Load Setup Defaults is not the slowest
33. re returning the unit for service ViewSonic is not responsible for any data lost Who the warranty protects This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser What the warranty does not cover 1 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 2 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from Accident misuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product b Any damage of the product due to shipment c Removal or installation of the product d Causes external to the product such as electrical power fluctuations or failure e Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic s specifications f Normal wear and tear g Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect 3 Removal installation one way transportation insurance and set up service charges Q How to get service 1 For information about receiving service under warranty contact ViewSonic Customer Support Please refer to Customer Support page You will need to provide your product s serial number 2 To obtain warranty service you will be required to provide a the original dated sales slip b your name c your address d a description of the problem and e the serial number of the product 3 Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic servic
34. s PDAs and mobile phones Once you insert a memory device to your system a notification will appear at the lower right corner of your screen telling you the system has detected new hardware in your system The notification will also show the icon which is associated with the hardware device To copy files from a memory stick to your system simply plug the memory stick into one of the USB ports on the rear panel of your system or USB hub Notes 1 To prevent damaging your memory stick inadvertently you are suggested to uninstall the memory stick by clicking on the safely remove hardware icon at the lower right corner of the Windows task bar 2 Never remove the memory stick while your system is formatting reading or writing data to the device 3 Never turn off the power abruptly while your system is formatting reading or writing data to the device 4 Read the operating instructions which come with your memory device carefully before using it ViewSonic VOT550 15 Connecting Your System Once you insert a memory device to your system a balloon will appear at the lower right corner of your screen telling you that the system has detected that a new hardware was installed to the system The balloon will also show the icon which is associated with the hardware device memory You should click that icon after you have finished copying files to or from the memory device After detection of the new memory device the
35. tore t ReMe the original system installation Windows Acronis True Image OEM WWW ACRONIS COM 0 Turn Off Computer Restore the original system installation 4 System will ask you to confirmation restoring your computer to the original state will remove all files that were created on your computer Do you want to proceed with restoring Press Yes button to continue Restoring your computer to the original state will remove all files that were created on your computer Do you want to proceed with restoring IUU 11110135 OEM WWW ACRONIS COM 0 Turn Off Computer Click an item to begin 5 Waiting for the install progress the system will restore operation completed successfully Start using your PC mini Note If Windows operating system starts up before you press F11 and you still wish to run System Recovery Restart the PC mini then follow the same procedures above ViewSonic VOT550 25 Chapter 5 Setting the BIOS ViewSonic VOT550 BIOS Setup Utility is a program for configuring the BIOS Basic Input Output System settings of the computer BIOS is a layer of software called firmware that translates instructions from other layers of software into instructions so that the computer hardware devices can understand them The BIOS settings are needed by your computer to identify the types of installed devices and establish special features This chapter tells you how to use the BIOS setup Uti
36. tup To set a password 1 At the prompt type your password Your password can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters When you type the characters they appear as asterisks on the password screen box 2 After typing the password press 3 At the next prompt re type your password and press again to confirm the new password After the password entry the screen automatically reverts to the main screen To disable the password press Enter when being prompted to enter the password The screen displays a message confirming that the password has been disabled ViewSonic VOT550 35 Setting BIOS Save amp Exit Setup Finally move the cursor to Save Exit Setup and press Enter to save the parameter and exit BIOS setup This function automatically saves all CMOS values before leaving Setup Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility gt Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Password gt Advanced Chipset Features Save amp Exit Setup Integrated Peripherals Exit Without Saving gt Power Management Setup Esc Quit t Select Item F10 Save amp Exit Setup AT clock DRAM timings Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Standard CMOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Set Password Advanced Chipset Features Save amp Exit Setup Integrated Periph gt Power Management Esc Quit i tie Select Item F10 Save amp Exit Setup
37. uthorized maintenance service personnel Do not try to fix the system by yourself for it may cause additional damage to your system Q There is no sound A 1 Check if the speaker is correctly connected to SPK jack and make sure the speaker is also powered on 2 Make sure the master volume control is not on mute 3 Make sure you have the latest sound driver installed Q The Microphone does not work or record A 1 Verify if the microphone is correctly connected to MIC jack of sound card 2 Inspect that the volume control of Mic hasn t been muted 3 Make sure that the Recording setting under Properties of Volume control was correctly selected Q Our Television does not have HDMI port but it does have DVI can use it on my ViewSonic VOT series A Yes but you will also have to use audio cables connected since DVI to DVI only transmits a video signal Q How do download a specific driver for my ViewSonic products A Make sure you know the exact model of your ViewSonic products Go to our main home page and click on the Download tab under support Click on the specific model of ViewSonic product you have for the latest drivers ViewSonic VOT550 40 Troubleshooting Q Can ViewSonic VOT series support SO DIMM DDR3 memory A No this model will only support SO DIMM DDRII Q Can ViewSonic VOT series model support DDR2 533 memory module A No this model requires a minimum of DDR2 667 or higher
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