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Adora24 Series

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Summary of Contents for Adora24 Series

Page 1: ...G52 AE611X1 Adora24 Series All in One AIO PC MS AE61 System ...

Page 2: ...ystem Specifications 1 9 Component Replacement Upgrade 1 11 2 Getting Started 2 1 Safety Comfort Tips 2 2 Hardware Setup 2 3 3 System Operations Windows 7 3 1 System Booting Setup for the first time 3 2 Network Connection under Windows 3 3 Sound Blaster Cinema Optional 3 8 On Screen Display OSD 3 12 Power Management 3 15 System Recovery Tool 3 17 4 System Operations Windows 8 4 1 System Booting Se...

Page 3: ...prove ment and we reserve the right to make changes without notice Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners MSI is a registered trademark of Micro Star Int l Co Ltd Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Realtek is a registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation Sound Blaster is regi...

Page 4: ...manu facturer within 5 years at most since the product has been discontinued depending on the official regulations declared at the time Please contact the manufacturer via http support msi com for the detailed information about the acquisition of spare parts Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user s manual please contact your place of pu...

Page 5: ...ament and the Council MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at http www msi com html popup csr evmtprtt_pcm html Battery Information European Union Batteries battery packs and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste Please use the public collection system to return recycle or treat them in compliance with the local regulations Taiwan For better ...

Page 6: ...outlet Do not disable the protective earth pin from the plug The equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket outlet Always unplug the AC power cord before installing any add on card or module to the equipment Always disconnect the AC power cord or switch the wall socket off if the equipment would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption The ventilator on the ...

Page 7: ... 93 Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the equipment If any of the following situations arises get the equipment checked by service personnel The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has penetrated into the equipment The equipment has been exposed to moisture The equipment does not work well or you can not get it ...

Page 8: ...evision 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 measures listed below Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the d...

Page 9: ... termino de su período de vida Italian Italiano In base alla Direttiva dell Unione Europea EU sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici Direttiva 2002 96 EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005 prodotti appartenenti alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati come rifiuti municipali i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni ...

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Page 11: ... Electrical and Electronic Equipment Direktiv 2002 96 EC vilket trädde i kraft 13 augusti 2005 kan inte produkter från elektriska och elektroniska utrustningar kastas i den vanliga hush ållssoporna längre och tillverkare av inbyggd elektronisk utrustning kommer att tvingas att ta tillbaka sådan produkter när de är förbrukade Finnish Suomi Euroopan unionin EU 13 8 2005 voimaan tulleen sähkö ja elek...

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Page 13: ... a mirror screen which displays the sim plicity of modern individualism and the comfort of home With a touchscreen display flawless audio video capa bilities and intuitive user interface it blends technology with life making computers easier and more fun to use suitable for the whole family ...

Page 14: ...play Wiper Driver Utility Disk User Manual Quick Guide Keyboard Optional Mouse Optional Please contact us immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing The illustrations are for reference only and your packing contents may slightly vary depending on the model you purchased ...

Page 15: ...d any other interactive applications 3 LED Indicator Optional The LED indicator indicates when it is recording The LED indicator should be on when device is capturing video and off when the device is not capturing video 4 Display The 23 6 inch Full HD display is with an optimal resolution of 1920 X 1080 pixels and standard proportion of 16 9 widescreen 5 Stereo Speakers The built in stereo speaker...

Page 16: ... a Kensington lock port which allows users to secure the AIO PC in place with a key or some mechanical PIN device and attached through a rub berised metal cable The end of the cable has a small loop which allows the whole cable to be looped around a permanent object such as a heavy table or other similar equipment thus securing the AIO PC in place 3 Stand Use this stand to position your system on ...

Page 17: ...d on and goes off when the monitor is shut down 3 Hard Disk Drive LED This indicator shows the activity status of the HDD It flashes when the system is ac cessing data on the HDD and remains off when no disk activity is detected 4 Monitor Power Mode Button This button works both as the monitor power button and as the signal input switch between PC HDMI 5 Menu Enter Button Press this button to view...

Page 18: ...2 0 port but it also enables users to charge USB devices even when the system is turned off Users will no longer need to power on the system just to charge USB devices Better yet it can reduce the charge time up to 40 making life more efficient than ever 10 USB 2 0 Port The USB Universal Serial Bus port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard mouse or other USB compatible devices It supports...

Page 19: ... used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating Do not cover the ventilator 2 Stand Use this stand to position your system on a flat and stable surface 3 Microphone Jack This connector is provided for microphones 4 Line Out Jack This connector is provided for headphones or speakers ...

Page 20: ...lus multi channel digital audio on a single cable With MSI Instant Display Technology when you connect power to the AIO PC success fully the monitor will automatically enter stand by mode without pressing the power button When devices are connected to the HDMI in port the monitor will be turn on immediately You can also switch the modes through the Monitor Power Mode Button on the side panel if yo...

Page 21: ...it Ethernet controller Audio HDA Codec by Realtek ALC887 Compliant with Azalia 1 0 specs Display 23 6 inch Full HD display with backlight LED An optimal resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels Standard proportion of 16 9 widescreen Rear Input Output 1 LAN jack 1 power jack 1 line out jack 1 microphone jack 1 HDMI in port Optional 4 USB 3 0 ports Optional 1 TV tuner antenna connector Optional Side Input O...

Page 22: ...Overview 1 10 WebCam Support webcam with microphone Power Supply 120 Watt AC DC adapter with active PFC Input 100 240V 2 0A 50 60Hz Output 19V 6 32A ...

Page 23: ... limitation please refer to the specifications in the User s Manual For any further information on the product users purchased please contact the local dealer Do not attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product if you are not an authorized dealer or service center since it may cause the warranty void It is strongly recommended that you contact the authorized dealer or service center ...

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Page 25: ...ng Started This chapter provides you with the information on hard ware setup procedures While connecting peripheral devices be careful in holding the devices and use a grounded wrist strap to avoid static electricity ...

Page 26: ...straight and keep a good posture Adjust the chair s back if available to support your back comfortably Place you feet flat and naturally on the floor so that your knees and elbows have the proper position about 90 degree when operating Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists Adjust the angle position of the AIO PC to have an optimal view Avoid using your PC in a place where dis...

Page 27: ...and steady surface such as a table or desk Pull the stand open and tilt the monitor To stabilize the system make sure that the stand has been pulled until the mark on its hinge aligns to the back of the system Proper positioning helps to reduce your eye strain muscle fatigue as well 1 2 ...

Page 28: ...C power cord 2 Plug the DC end of the adapter to the AIO PC 3 Plug the male end of the AC power cord to the electrical outlet 1 2 3 Important We suggest that you connect the AC DC adapter to your AIO PC first and then connect the AC power cord to the socket outlet for safety concerns ...

Page 29: ...2 5 Adora24 Series Powering on the System Press the power button to power on the system ...

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Page 31: ...Chapter 3 System Operations Windows 7 This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations Important All information is subject to change without prior notice ...

Page 32: ...rms box and click Next to continue 7 Select Use recommended settings for Help protect your computer and improve Windows automatically 8 Review your time and date settings Click Next to continue 9 Please choose a wireless network you intend to join from the provided WLAN list Click Next to continue You may also click Skip to skip this step and set up the WLAN later 10 Optional Followingly comes the...

Page 33: ...3 3 Adora24 Series Network Connection under Windows Wired LAN 1 Go to Start Control Panel 2 Select Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet ...

Page 34: ...indows 7 3 4 3 Select Broadband PPPoE to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password 4 Type the information from your Internet Service Provider ISP and click Connect to establish your LAN connection ...

Page 35: ...3 5 Adora24 Series Wireless LAN 1 Go to Start Control Panel 2 Select Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet ...

Page 36: ...r or a wireless network 4 A list of available WLAN connections pops up Choose a connection from the list or click Open Network and Sharing Center to establish a new connection 5 To establish a new WLAN connection select Set up a new connection or network in Network and Sharing Center ...

Page 37: ...o a wireless network and click Next to continue 7 Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click Next to proceed 8 A new WLAN connection has been made Click Close to exit or select Change connection settings to modify the WLAN settings ...

Page 38: ...conveniently placed in a central and intuitive console The SBX Pro Studio suite of technologies features SBX Surround SBX Crystalizer SBX Bass SBX Smart Volume SBX Dialog Plus Overview and Operation After installing and activating Sound Blaster Cinema you can click on each enhance ment feature name SURROUND CRYSTALIZER BASS DIALOG PLUS or SMART VOLUME to switch into particular feature view for nec...

Page 39: ...ick on the individual feature toggle to have control over the five SBX Pro Studio technologies SURROUND provides immersion control to enhance the natural sense of audio depth and spaciousness by creating virtual sur round sound channels CRYSTALIZER restores the natural dynamic range that is lost when iTunes and MP3 music gets compressed BASS fills in the missing low frequency tones and gives the e...

Page 40: ...eir selected audio output device It ranges from 0 to 100 while bigger percentage indicates larger volume typically Advanced Setting Click on the Menu button to start your advanced setting Start Sound Blaster Cinema when Windows starts Check the option if you wish to automatically start Sound Blaster Cinema when Windows starts Visualization Check this if you wish to have Visualization to be active ...

Page 41: ... language of this program Click on the Software Language Selection option Choose the desired language from the drop down list of supported languages And follow the instructions on the screen to complete the change Software Update To update this program Click on the Software Update option And follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update About Sound Blaster Cinema The About Box shows...

Page 42: ...ume Down Up Volume Up Mode Monitor Power 1 Press the Menu button to launch the OSD main menu Use the Up and Down buttons to select the desired function menu and press the Menu button to enter Use the Up and Down buttons to select or tune the values to suit your personal preferences Brightness function available under Monitor mode Adjusts overall screen brightness Contrast Adjusts difference betwee...

Page 43: ...resh rate and product details Menu Language function available un der Monitor mode Changes language of menu Factory Default Resets monitor to original settings Scaling Expands image to full screen After the settings are done press the Mode button to exit ...

Page 44: ... the Mode button to view the signal source Press it again to select PC HDMI monitor off mode Important Whenever any error takes place and incurs abnormal display or volume malfunction enter the OSD menu and reset your monitor to restore all settings to manufacturer default for optimal performance ...

Page 45: ... your display or set your PC to sleep mode after a period of user inactivity Power Management in Windows OS Power Options in Windows OS allow you to control the power management features of your display hard drive and battery Go to Start Control Panel System and Security Then click on the Power Options link Select a power plan that suits your personal needs You may also fine tune the settings by c...

Page 46: ...en preset to behave in the following ways when the system is operating on AC power Turn off the display after 15 minutes Initiate Sleep after 30 minutes Waking the System Up The computer shall be able to wake up from power saving mode in response to a com mand from any of the following the power button the network Wake On LAN the mouse the keyboard Energy Saving Tips Turn off the monitor by pressi...

Page 47: ...all the OS with other built in languages Before using the Recovery Tool please back up the important data saved on your sys tem drive to other storage devices If the following solution fails to recover your system please contact the authorized local distributor or service center for further assistance Recovering the System with the F3 Hotkey If the system encounters non recoverable problems it is ...

Page 48: ...stem and Recover to factory default System Backup It is highly recommended that users back up the system as the solution in the event of a catastrophic disk failure or other accidents Follow the instructions below to continue 1 Select Backup System to enter Alternatively select X or press Esc on the key board to exit ...

Page 49: ...lect BACKUP to start the system backup immediately The Initial Backup The initial backup may take a while Please let it complete without interruption Subsequent Backups Subsequent backups will replace the previous backup files ...

Page 50: ...ss Please note that it may take a while Do not switch off the power or it may cause unknown damage to the system 4 Alternatively select CANCEL to stop the system backup immediately Please do not switch off the power while the system backup cancellation is in progress ...

Page 51: ...turn the system to a previous state with the backup files that users created and saved in the hard disk drive beforehand If no backup files are available the system will be restored to the default setup Follow the instructions below to continue 1 Select Restore System to enter Alternatively select X or press Esc on the key board to exit ...

Page 52: ...hat the system can recover to the previous backup or de fault setup Alternatively select CANCEL to stop the system restore immediately With backup files restoring the system to the previous backup Without backup files restoring the system to the default setup ...

Page 53: ...ch off the power or it may cause unknown damage to the system 4 The following message indicates a successful system restore Press OK to finish Restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual If the restore process fails or is interrupted please start the whole procedure all over again ...

Page 54: ...tings will be restored to factory default Follow the instructions below to continue 1 Select Recover to factory default to enter Alternatively select X or press Esc on the keyboard to exit 2 The system will be recovered to factory settings All data will be gone Make sure all important data have been backed up Select NEXT to continue Alternatively select CANCEL to stop ...

Page 55: ...ies 3 Please select OK so that the system can recover its default setup 4 The system recovery is in progress Please note that it may take a while Do not switch off the power or it may cause unknown damage to the system ...

Page 56: ...following message indicates a successful system recovery Press OK to fin ish Restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual If the recovery process fails or is interrupted please start the whole procedure all over again ...

Page 57: ...Chapter 4 System Operations Windows 8 This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations Important All information is subject to change without prior notice ...

Page 58: ... you intend to join from the provided WLAN list Click Connect to continue You may also click Connect to a wireless network later to set up the wireless network later Enter the password for this network and click Connect to continue By choosing the express settings this PC will occasionally send info to Micro soft to help make things run more smoothly in Windows Click Use express settings to contin...

Page 59: ...4 3 Adora24 Series Network Connection under Windows Wired LAN Go to Start Control Panel 1 Select View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 2 ...

Page 60: ...System Operations Windows 8 4 4 To establish a new connection select Network and Sharing Center 3 Select Set up a new connection or network 4 Choose Connect to the Internet 5 ...

Page 61: ...Series Select Broadband PPPoE to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password 6 Type the information from your Internet Service Provider ISP and click Connect to establish your LAN connection 7 ...

Page 62: ...System Operations Windows 8 4 6 Wireless LAN Select Settings on Desktop locate a wireless icon with available net work A list of available WLAN connections pops up Choose a connection from the list 1 2 ...

Page 63: ...sh a new connection select Network and Sharing Center under Network and Internet in Control Panel 3 Select Set up a new connection or network 4 Followingly choose Manually connect to a wireless network and click Next to continue 5 ...

Page 64: ...dows 8 4 8 Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click Next to proceed 6 A new WLAN connection has been made Click Close to exit or select Change connection settings to modify the WLAN settings 7 ...

Page 65: ...iently placed in a central and intuitive console The SBX Pro Studio suite of technologies features SBX Surround SBX Crystalizer SBX Bass SBX Smart Volume SBX Dialog Plus Overview and Operation After installing and activating Sound Blaster Cinema you can click on each enhance ment feature name SURROUND CRYSTALIZER BASS DIALOG PLUS or SMART VOLUME to switch into particular feature view for necessary...

Page 66: ...ggle Click on the individual feature toggle to have control over the five SBX Pro Studio tech nologies SURROUND provides immersion control to enhance the natural sense of audio depth and spaciousness by creating virtual sur round sound channels CRYSTALIZER restores the natural dynamic range that is lost when iTunes and MP3 music gets compressed BASS fills in the missing low frequency tones and giv...

Page 67: ...lected audio output device It ranges from 0 to 100 while bigger percentage indicates larger volume typically Advanced Setting Click on the Menu button to start your advanced setting Start Sound Blaster Cinema when Windows starts Check the option if you wish to automatically start Sound Blaster Cinema when Windows starts Visualization Check this if you wish to have Visualization to be active Always...

Page 68: ...display language of this program Click on the Software Language Selection option Choose the desired language from the drop down list of supported languages And follow the instructions on the screen to complete the change Software Update To update this program Click on the Software Update option And follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update About Sound Blaster Cinema The About Bo...

Page 69: ...n Up Volume Up Mode Monitor Power 1 Press the Menu button to launch the OSD main menu Use the Up and Down buttons to select the desired function menu and press the Menu button to enter Use the Up and Down buttons to select or tune the values to suit your personal preferences Brightness function available under Monitor mode Adjusts overall screen brightness Contrast Adjusts difference between light...

Page 70: ...on refresh rate and product details Menu Language function available un der Monitor mode Changes language of menu Factory Default Resets monitor to original settings Scaling Expands image to full screen After the settings are done press the Mode button to exit ...

Page 71: ...ode button to view the signal source Press it again to select PC HDMI monitor off mode Important Whenever any error takes place and incurs abnormal display or volume malfunction enter the OSD menu and reset your monitor to restore all settings to manufacturer default for optimal performance ...

Page 72: ...urn off your display or set your PC to sleep mode after a period of user inactivity Power Management in Windows OS Power Options in Windows OS allow you to control the power manage ment features of your display hard drive and battery Go to Start Control Panel System and Security Then click on the Power Options link Select a power plan that suits your personal needs You may also fine tune the setti...

Page 73: ...set to behave in the following ways when the system is operating on AC power Turn off the display after 15 minutes Initiate Sleep after 30 minutes Waking the System Up The computer shall be able to wake up from power saving mode in response to a command from any of the following the power button the network Wake On LAN the mouse the keyboard Energy Saving Tips Turn off the monitor by pressing the ...

Page 74: ...disk failure or other ac cidents Before moving forward please make sure your system booting setup is complete and go over the following procedures to get it done 1 Double click the BurnRecovery icon on the desktop to launch the Recovery Disc Creation Tool Please note that it may take a while for the operating system to prepare recovery files 2 Click Next to start the image creation of the recovery...

Page 75: ... 3 Select Create and burn a recovery disc and click Next to continue Alterna tively choose Advanced to bring forth advanced options 4 The image of recovery disc is being created It takes some time to finish the processing ...

Page 76: ...nstructions to prepare enough number of blank DVD discs Insert the blank DVD disc into the optical disc drive and click Next to continue 6 The Windows Disc Image Burner pops up Click Burn to start the burning progress It takes a while to finish the processing ...

Page 77: ...of the disc creation click Close to exit and take out the disc Follow the on screen instructions to create all recovery discs 8 All recovery discs have been successfully created Please store the discs carefully and click Next to continue ...

Page 78: ...System Operations Windows 8 4 22 9 Check the following box if you want to remove the temporary files Click Fin ish to complete recovery disc creation ...

Page 79: ... s default settings When some errors have occurred to the operating system in use When the operating system is affected by virus and is not able to work normally When you want to install the OS with other built in languages Before using the System Recovery Function please backup the important data saved on your system drive to other storage devices If the following solution fails to recover your s...

Page 80: ...hat you created beforehand Follow the instructions below to continue Insert the recovery disc into the optical disc drive Select Settings on Desktop then Change PC settings to enter PC settings main page General Advanced startup and click Restart now to restart the system 1 2 After booting up following screen will pop up select the Use a device to continue 3 ...

Page 81: ...ndows OS starts loading files 6 The system recovery menu pops up Hard Disk Recovery will format the whole HDD All data on the HDD will be erased while all settings will be restored to manufacturer default Select Hard Disk Recovery only when your HDD is infected with fatal viruses and no solution can be found except a clear cleanup of the HDD 7 ...

Page 82: ... continue click NO to stop the system recovery 8 System Partition Recovery will format the C drive only Only the C drive will be restored to manufacturer default Other drives will not be affected It is highly recommended that users select System Partition Recovery to restore the system Click YES again to reconfirm click NO to stop the system recovery ...

Page 83: ...n or it may cause unknown damage to the system 9 The following message indicates successful system recovery Press OK to restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual 10 If the recovery process is interrupted or failed please repeat the recovery procedures from the beginning 11 ...

Page 84: ...or not on finding issues with Windows files it will attempt to repair your PC If your PC isn t running well you can refresh it without losing your personal files Select Settings on Desktop then Change PC settings to enter PC settings main page General Refresh your PC without affecting your files and click Get started 1 It will show the changes which will be made during the process click Next to co...

Page 85: ...ndicates that your PC is ready to be refreshed click refresh to start This might take a while 3 After the refresh process ends you will be back to Windows Start Screen where you can find all default Windows 8 utilities and widgets 4 ...

Page 86: ... system back to original factory settings Select Settings on Desktop then Change PC settings to enter PC settings main page General Remove everything and reinstall Windows and click Get started 1 It will show the changes to be made during the process click Next to continue 2 ...

Page 87: ...1 Adora24 Series You will be prompted to choose which drive you want to clean for a hard disk with multiple partitions 3 Now select either to remove files or to fully clean drives according to your needs 4 ...

Page 88: ...System Operations Windows 8 4 32 It is now ready to reset your PC click Reset and follow the on screen instructions to restart your PC 5 ...

Page 89: ...Appendix A Troubleshooting ...

Page 90: ... choose one of the following steps 1 Press Ctrl Alt Del keys then choose Shut Down 2 Press and hold the power button till the system is off 3 Unplug the power cable from the system My microphone does not work 1 For built in microphone please go to Start Control Panel Sounds and Audio Devices Audio to check if it is muted 2 If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugge...

Page 91: ... If you see video but cannot hear audio check the media player Also make sure the speakers and the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer are not muted 5 Check if the drivers are installed properly Click Start Control Panel System Device Manager 6 A dirty or scratched disc may cause the computer to hang when it is trying to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and check...

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