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    1 User’s Manual[...]

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    2 Copyright ♦ Copyright © EVEREX Systems. Inc 2005. All rights reserved. ♦ Disclaimer : EVEREX Systems. Inc shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; or for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product. ♦ EVEREX Systems. Inc r[...]

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    3 d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often requ ire extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. e. If the [...]

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    4 5. Danish Lithiumbatteri- Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kum ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Lever det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren. 6. Norwegian Ekspolsjonsafe ved feilaktig skifte av batter i. Benytt samme batteritype eller en til svarende type anbefalt av apparatfabriknten. Brukte batterier kas[...]

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    5 Table of Contents Chapter 1 1 Welc om e to eX plor a PC ! 1 Placement Tips................................................................................................. 2 Chapter 2 3 Unpacking the Box 3 Selecting a Site ................................................................................................ 3 Check List................[...]

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    System Specifi cations 23 Product Features ............................................................................................ 23[...]

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    eXplora PC User’s Manual 1 C C h h a a p p t t e e r r 1 1 W W e e l l c c o o m m e e t t o o e e X X p p l l o o r r a a P P C C ! ! Congratulations on y our purchase of eXplora PC! In addition to being the latest in small form factor computers, the Everex eXpl ora PC offers several distinctive features:: • Performance: State-of-the-art ele c[...]

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    eXplora PC User’s Manual 2 Placement Tips Your eXplora PC should be set up correctly according to this user manual, and your own comfort and ergonomic needs. Please refer to the follo wing tips to create a comfortable and healthy working environment for you: 1. Adjustable Seat: If you plan to use your eXplora PC fo r extended periods, select a hi[...]

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    System Overview 3 C C h h a a p p t t e e r r 2 2 U U n n p p a a c c k k i i n n g g t t h h e e B B o o x x Selecting a Site Before unpacking the eXplora PC, prepare a suitable workspace for your computer. Choose a steady, level and clean surface near an electrical outlet. Also ensure that the computer has enough space around it to allow for prop[...]

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    eXplora PC User’s Manual 4 C C h h a a p p t t e e r r 3 3 S S y y s s t t e e m m O O v v e e r r v v i i e e w w Front Panel Features are shown in Figure 3.1, and are described as foll ows: Figure 3.1 Note: Depending on the model, your computer’s components may vary and look slightly different than those pictured.[...]

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    System Overview 5 1. Power Button & Power Indicato r: Use this button to turn the eXplora PC on and off. If the button is held do wn for one second, the system will enter Suspend mode. If held down for four seconds, system power will switch off. When lit, the Power indicator shows blue to indicate that system power is on. 2. Hard Disk Drive LED[...]

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    eXplora PC User’s Manual 6 Rear Panel Features are shown in Figure 3.2, and are described as fol lows: Figure 3.2 1. Power Socket Voltage Toggle Switch: This toggle switch allows you to select the system voltage (115 / 230 V) appropriate to your area. 2. Power Socket: This toggle switch allows you to select the system voltage (115 / 230 V) approp[...]

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    System Overview 7 4. RJ45 LAN Connector (1): For connecting your LAN, allowing you to access network services or the Internet. 5. Line-In Jack (light blue): Connect audio sources, such as external CD, players to this jack for recording on your computer or playback through the Line-Out device. 6. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple): Plug your PS/2 keyb[...]

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    eXplora PC User’s Manual 8 C C h h a a p p t t e e r r 4 4 C C o o m m p p u u t t e e r r S S e e t t u u p p eXplora is easy to be set up . After remove th e eXplora from shippin g box, please follo w the steps below to finish its setup. Setting up the AC Input vol tage selection There are two settings for the system to operate . You may set th[...]

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    System Recovery 9 Connect the Power Cord Connect the Power Cable to th e computer and then plug into a power supply. Connecting your PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard The PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keybo ard ports are located at the back of your computer and can be identifie d by their colors. Plug the Mouse and Keyboard into their respective p orts.[...]

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    eXplora PC User’s Manual 10 Connecting yo ur Monitor The monitor port can be found at the back of your computer and can be easily identified by the color blue. Connecting the Mod em Connect your telepho ne line to the port marked PHONE . Connect the supplied RJ11 cable between the port marked LINE and your wall jack.[...]

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    System Recovery 11 Connecting the Ethernet Connect an RJ45 cable (not supplie d) to the 10/100 LAN port to get access to a netw ork or exte rnal broadb and modem . Connecting Your Printer Connect the printer cable to th e printer port at the back of your computer. Please make sure th at both printer and computer are turned off.[...]

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    eXplora PC User’s Manual 12 C C h h a a p p t t e e r r 5 5 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e C C o o m m p p u u t t e e r r The eXplora PC com es preinstalled with Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition. To navigate th rough the desktop environment, the computer mouse and keyboard are used to open and close programs of interest. Using the Mouse 1.[...]

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    System Recovery 13 Setting up an Internet Connection All eXplora computers come equipp ed with a 56k modem for dial-up Internet acce ss and a 10/100 Ethernet LAN port for sim plified connection to a external b roadband modem. Connecting to the Internet involves 3 separate steps. 1. Physic ally connecting you r hardware and com munication dev ices. [...]

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    eXplora PC User’s Manual 14 To establish a broadband Internet connection connect an exte rnal broadband modem (n ot supplied) to the 10/1 00 Ethernet port. (figure 5.2) Figure 5.2 Subscribing to an ISP There are numerous third party Inter net Service Providers available. If you did not choos e to install Intern et Se rvice du ring the init ial se[...]

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    System Recovery 15 2. For u sers already subscribing to an ISP choose I’m curren tly connected to the Internet . To establish a new MSN Internet account choose I’m not currently connected to the Internet (credi t card requi red for activation). Click Next to continue the installation Wizard. 3. When asked “Do you have an MSN E- mail Address??[...]

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    eXplora PC User’s Manual 16 4. To establish a new dial-up Inter net connection choose MSN dial-up Internet Access , then cli ck Next . 5. Complete the Installation Wizard forms by carefully following the on- screen instructions and entering the appropriate information. Configure the Int ernet Browser The eXplora PC comes with Microsoft® Inter ne[...]

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    System Recovery 17 C C h h a a p p t t e e r r 6 6 H H e e l l p p a a n n d d S S u u p p p p o o r r t t Your eXplora PC includes gen eral Help and Support documentation to answer questions regarding the Wind ows operating system and to help you explore the many useful featur es of your Everex computer. Access the Help and Support Documentation 4[...]

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    eXplora PC User’s Manual 18 3. To search for a topic , clic k the left mous e button inside the Search box then type in the word or phrase you wish to explore . Click the green arrow to begin the sear ch process. 4. Each search will yield a list of Suggeste d Topics , Full-text Sea rch Matches and a Microsoft Knowledge Base . To view further info[...]

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    System Recovery 19 Definitions Recovery Partition (R-P): The R-P is preinstalled b y the manufacturer on the hard disk drive to allow the user to restore the computer system back to its original state. This function is typically used in cas es of a non-repa irable computer virus or system malfu nction. The R-P is hidden from the user . User Partiti[...]

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    eXplora PC User’s Manual 20 Follow ing the recov ery proc ess, the user is promp ted with a CRC-chec k request. If the user clicks Yes , the CRC verification process will run. When the verific ation process is completed the sys tem will reboot.[...]

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    System Recovery 21 In the Selecting Reco v ery Options window, choos ing Ad vance (destructive mode), will destroy the R-P and U-P. This optio n should be used with caution. Following CRC verification, the user will be prompted. If Yes is chosen, the CRC check process will run.[...]

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    eXplora PC User’s Manual 22 Follow ing the CR C check the sy stem will rebo ot as normal. Technical Support Please complete the following information befo re contacting Everex Technical Support: User Name : ______________________________ _______ Model : Everex eXplora RS2800 . Serial Number : _________ ____________________________ Problem Descrip[...]

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    eXplora PC User’s Manual 23 A A p p p p e e n n d d i i x x S S y y s s t t e e m m S S p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s Product Features Drive bays External • 5.25-inch standard optical drive x 1 • Standard Card Reader x 1 (optional) Internal • 3.5” standard HDD drive x 1 (hidden) Front Panel • Switches: Power Button[...]