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Page 1: ...User Manual for a Fujitsu Siemens PC Help with problems and information frequently asked questions i ...

Page 2: ...he support of our valued customers and the engineers in our company We hope that the assistance it provides will make it easier for you to get to know the secrets of the world of PCs The development process for hardware and software in computer technology is an ongoing one and we aim to keep this guide constantly updated However we cannot provide any guarantee of completeness In terms of the expla...

Page 3: ...tocopies and storage in electronic media The trademarks used are protected by the respective owners All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective owner and are recognised as protected Copyright Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH 2004 All rights reserved in particular also extracts those of translation reprinting reproduction through copying or similar processes Any inf...

Page 4: ...ftware 10 3 Transporting the system 12 4 Guarantee services 13 5 Return of old units 13 Technical data and operating conditions A 1 Supplement to the operating instructions A 2 Help with problems and information frequently asked questions 1 Guidelines 1 1 1 EMC directives 1 1 2 CE directives 1 1 3 R TTE directive and FTE law 1 1 4 Low voltage directive 2 2 Hardware 3 i Our tips and hints 3 on savi...

Page 5: ...via cable 12 on DVB T reception via antenna 12 on retrofitting 12 2 7 The soundcard 13 Sound processing and playback using a soundcard 13 Sound on Board sound processing and playback 14 i Our tips and hints 16 Example AC97 setting 16 Example of the HDA setting 17 for testing the microphone connection 18 for changing the microphone connection from a front microphone connection to a microphone conne...

Page 6: ...g deactivating properties of optical drives e g AutoPlay function 35 for the use of regional codes 35 for using the correct blank DVDs 36 3 Software 37 3 1 General Information 37 i Our tips and hints 37 for data backup 37 for installing programs 37 for installing programs with and without the Autostart function 37 for driver installation when restoring your system 38 for automatically opening file...

Page 7: ...tifunction keyboard 55 4 1 3 Wireless keyboard 56 i Our tips and hints 57 on the keyboard connection cable 57 on the functions of the keyboard 57 4 2 Mouse 58 i Our tips and hints 59 for the function of the wheel mouse 59 on using an optical mouse 59 on using a mechanical mouse 59 4 3 Monitor 60 4 4 Printers 60 4 5 Scanners 60 5 Expansion of performance 61 5 1 Upgrading the system 61 i Our tips an...

Page 8: ...tips and hints 65 on the SCALEO X 65 5 3 Installing expansion modules 65 5 4 Installing additional hard disks and drives 67 6 Troubleshooting FAQ 68 6 1 Software error messages 68 6 2 System error messages 68 ...

Page 9: ...General safety information and initial startup ...

Page 10: ... use Check the cables and power plug for signs of damage on a regular basis The unit may only be connected to an earthed power socket You may only operate the unit if its rated voltage matches the local mains voltage Safe disconnection from the mains supply is only guaranteed by removing the power plug from the mains socket Just because the Power LED is not illuminated does not mean that the unit ...

Page 11: ...e PC off and remove the plug from the socket The proper operation according to IEC 60950 EN 60950 of the unit is only guaranteed with a fully attached housing and covers for installation slots electrical shock cooling fire prevention noise suppression Only authorised qualified personnel should open the unit Tampering with the unit will result in a loss of the right to guarantee claims and the disc...

Page 12: ...gnetic objects monitors also produce a magnetic field Damage to the diskette can lead to loss of data The LED on the disk drive will light up while the diskette is being accessed The disk drive should not be opened and the diskette must not be removed while the LED is illuminated This could damage the diskette and the disk drive Optical drives Use only completely perfect storage media e g CD DVD i...

Page 13: ...e cases Protect them from heat and direct sunlight Cleaning Clean your PC regularly Before doing so switch off the PC and any peripherals removing the plug from the socket Use a non abrasive cleaning product and or a lightly dampened cloth Avoid using cleaning sprays and any kind of solution containing alcohol or other flammable liquids Therefore do not use any abrasive powder or cleaning agent wh...

Page 14: ...in the vicinity of the unit Particles of ash may settle on the monitor or inside your computer Do not eat over the keyboard as crumbs may cause it to malfunction Ensure that the cables from the PC do not pose any risk danger of stumbling and cannot be damaged The computer should preferably be transported in the original packaging as it has been specially designed for the system unit Use a high qua...

Page 15: ...r basis This is the only way to protect against data loss e g in the event of a hard disk fault No liability shall be accepted for loss of data Special handling of batteries and rechargeable batteries The batteries rechargeable batteries in our units do not contain any Cd or Hg compounds Your system is equipped with a replaceable lithium battery It is located on the system board Once the battery i...

Page 16: ...ge Icon Colour Connection Cold device plug Black PC power supply 1 4 PS 2 socket 6 pole Keyb Purple PS 2 keyboard PS 2 socket 6 pole Green PS 2 mouse Subminiature D socket 15 pole or or VGA Blue Monitor Subminiature D socket 25 pole LPT Burgundy Printer parallel port Subminiature D plug 9 pole 1 or SERIAL Turquoise COM1 serial port 3 5 mm jack sockets Line In Line Out Mic AUDIO digital out Light b...

Page 17: ... for IEE compatible devices e g video recorder digital video camera FireWire RJ 11 socket or or LINE or PHONE None Modem RJ 45 socket or or LAN None Network or DSL modem Antenna socket CATV None Cable antenna connection 4 pole or more socket SVIDEO IN SVIDEO OUT Black Video input and output connection see documentation about the VGA TV card SPDIF optic Black Digital optical sound connection LED WL...

Page 18: ...ols on the power supply optional 1 0 Mains on off switch 230 115 optional Voltage selector Caution Please note the mains power supply to which your computer is to be connected and compare it with the default setting 2 1 2 Connections controls and indicators on the front of the PC Connections The descriptions of the various connections can be found in the previous table Controls Standby button Butt...

Page 19: ...se ensure that it has been set to the correct mains voltage for your country The manufacturer s default setting is 230 V After cabling 3 Turn on your monitor 4 Then if applicable switch on the on off switch on the back of the computer To start the computer press the standby button located on the front of the computer The computer is ready for operation when the green lamp blue ring is illuminated ...

Page 20: ...mponents it may be necessary to reactivate the system In this case follow the program instructions after changing the hardware In case of any queries please contact our Help Desk www fujitsu siemens com service Note on Microsoft Word Microsoft has provided user activation for Microsoft Word Follow the program instructions after starting the program In case of any queries please contact our Help De...

Page 21: ...carried out However you must make sure that the unit is transported carefully For the onward shipment of the product or other transport use the original packaging or other suitable packaging which provides protection against shock and impact Detach all external cable connections and transport all devices separately and only in their original packaging or in other suitable packaging which guarantee...

Page 22: ...cycling our systems is regulated and guaranteed by our environmental management which has been certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001 As far as possible our devices are produced from materials which can be appropriately recycled After use the device is taken back for re utilisation or recycling of the materials insofar as it is returned in a state corresponding to proper use Non recyclable device...

Page 23: ...ousing Input voltage 230 V optional wide range 100 V 240 V 50 60 Hz Rated frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Rated input current corresponds to details on the label on the rear or underside of the unit 4 A or 5 A at 230 V 50 Hz 9 A or 10 A at 115 V 60 Hz Operating conditions Ambient temperature Transport temperature 10 35 C 20 85 relative non condensing humidity 25 C to 60 C Loudness Sound power level max 55 d...

Page 24: ...lding The minimum requirement is a Category 5 shielded cable for 10 100 Ethernet or Category 5e for Gigabit Ethernet As described in the operating instructions all of the housing parts must be installed Requirements for work with monitors Our units meet the requirements set for work with monitors in accordance with the EU screen directive 90 270 EEC for the purposes of the EU directive 89 391 EEC ...

Page 25: ...he operating instructions A 3 Operating Instructions The documentation delivered with the unit has been printed solely on chlorine free paper The documents mentioned above can be viewed at the manufacturer if required ...

Page 26: ...Help with problems and information frequently asked questions i ...

Page 27: ...n within the EU Since 1996 CE conformity has been legally binding All electrical and electronic devices must carry the CE mark as must all data networks and their passive components such as cables hubs etc From 1 st January 1997 companies are no longer allowed to sell a product without the CE mark This has created a legal framework where manufacturers have had to introduce technical measures to en...

Page 28: ... Law Gazette Part I No 6 on 7 February 2001 and came into force on 8 February 2001 1 4 Low voltage directive In accordance with the directive 73 23 EEC appropriate regulations have been binding since the seventies In Germany this directive was brought into legal effect with the Device safety law the first prescription to the law on technical materials Since 1st January 1997 manufacturers have not ...

Page 29: ...on LAN wake on RING MODEM To isolate the system you will either have to disconnect the mains plug or switch the system off at a plug strip If you will not be using the PC for a long period of time or if you will not be using the wake on LAN or wake on RING MODEM functions turn off the entire system 2 1 The motherboard The motherboard also called the mainboard is the most important component of you...

Page 30: ...processor this must be done very carefully if possible by technically qualified personnel 2 3 The working memory For the internal exchange of data the PC requires somewhere to temporarily store information This is done in the working memory also called the main memory The working memory can be accessed very quickly and at any time However its content is lost when the power is turned off 2 4 Slots ...

Page 31: ... With this principle the R DRAM modules must be placed in pairs Empty RIMM slots have to be populated by so called CRIMMs Continuity RIMM The CRIMMs prevent an interruption in the signal lines which are a serial connection in a RAMBUS interface and therefore ensure that the direct RAMBUS channel functions correctly If you want to upgrade the system memory at a later date you can remove the CRIMMs ...

Page 32: ...sk of the graphics card is to convert the digital information from the PC into analog signals for the monitor Recently flat screen monitors with DVI digital input Digital Visual Interface have come into use These devices process the digital image signal directly in the monitor The essential components of a graphics card are the graphics processor the memory the RAMDAC Random Access Memory Digital ...

Page 33: ...be provided for each pixel Graphics cards with a low memory capacity only have a limited range of colours Essentially the resolution of a graphics card depends on the graphics card memory the refresh rate and the colour depth The higher the resolution and colour depth the lower the refresh rate i Our tips and hints for setting the screen refresh rate refresh rate Click on Start Control panel In th...

Page 34: ...ill in any doubt contact the Hotline In general 64 MB of graphic memory is the default setting Caution The memory capacity set for the graphics card is subtracted from the main memory capacity of your system E g 256 MB main memory 64 MB graphics memory 192 MB available main memory for setting the DirectDraw function Problem During a PC session you play the same memory intensive 3D game You have cl...

Page 35: ... from the Internet The standard default for the driver is only configured for one screen output device If you wish to use the second output note the following from the user manual of the 2 nd device Which settings and which sockets do I need to use to run the device as a monitor for example What television standard is for example the TV set to If the user manual is no longer available contact your...

Page 36: ...creens Note If your TV set model is too old or other settings have been made either no picture will appear or only a black and white picture 2 6 TV cards The TV function in the PC is gaining in importance If your PC is already fitted with a TV card or if you would like to fit one in it we would like to inform you of a few basic details at this point The TV cards required for TV reception via a PC ...

Page 37: ...al television DVB C Digital Video Broadcast Cable reception via cable DVB T Digital Video Broadcast Terrestrial reception via antenna DVB S Digital Video Broadcast Satellite reception via satellite The reception quality is much better with DVB cards As the digital programmes are transmitted in MPEG 2 format the TV programme can also be processed directly on your PC hard disk A further difference i...

Page 38: ...ntenna This reception option is one of the most modern signal transmission technologies for TV reception and is still not available everywhere Find out from your dealer or via the Internet whether you have the option of using DVB T television on retrofitting Before considering retrofitting you must decide how you would like to predominantly use your PC ...

Page 39: ...ult the output signal for sound playback is an analog signal at the corresponding connection socket In some configurations it is also possible to use the sound signal as a digital signal The SPDIF Sony Philips Digital InterFace connection is available for this purpose There are two options for processing and playing back sound on our PC systems using a soundcard Sound on Board Sound processing and...

Page 40: ...sing and playback If your system is equipped with Sound on Board then the AC97 sound standard Audio Codec 97 or the new Intel High Definition Audio HDA sound standard are available to you AC97 Audio Codec 97 This is processed by a Codec chip Coder Decoder which is located on the motherboard The AC97 sound standard is implemented by various chip manufacturers using the corresponding drivers and the...

Page 41: ...eakers the microphone or the CD player Sound on Board and SPDIF If sound is on board consult the motherboard description to find out whether a connection for SPDIF is available on the board If you want to use this signal you will need a speaker system with a decoder that can process digital signals Make sure you follow the operating instructions for the decoder Using the multi channel audio functi...

Page 42: ...odec chip for AC 97 1 Click on the icon in the bottom right of the task bar 2 The following screen will appear You can then select the language Confirm with OK 3 If you then select the Speaker Configuration tab you can activate the desired 2 4 or 6 channel mode This program also shows the connections for the speakers 4 channel 6 channel ...

Page 43: ...nt of the PC Fig 2 Rear of the PC The appropriate socket can be configured here Fig 3 Fig 4 Here you can select the audio equipment which you have connected to the front of the PC Here you can select the audio equipment which you have connected to the rear of the PC Should a socket be incorrectly used the system will direct you to the right socket using an animated arrow see fig 5 ...

Page 44: ...the microphone is activated Close Recording control and click on Test hardware Follow the instructions for the test for changing the microphone connection from a front microphone connection to a microphone connection on the back of the PC If you want to make use of the option of using the microphone on the rear of the PC the procedure is as follows Double click on the Speaker icon in the Task bar ...

Page 45: ...another These standards are defined by the CCITT Comité Consultatif International Télégraphique et Téléphonique The most recent analog modem standard V 92 was confirmed by the ITU International Telecommunication Union Downstream communication is unchanged at 56 kbit s The three most important improvements compared to the V 90 standard that is widely used today are Upload at up to 48 kbit s possibl...

Page 46: ...rt Control Panel Printers and other hardware Telephone and modem options Select the Dialling rules tab by double clicking on New location under Location Edit location appears Under Country Region select United Kingdom and enter your local area code under Area code then click on Apply and confirm with OK ISDN ISDN is the abbreviation for Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN cards are used to es...

Page 47: ...k As a rule any node may communicate with any other node In this configuration there is no AccessPoint This enables a small WLAN work group may be quickly established The individual members of the group can exchange data with each other and share printers as permitted by the Microsoft network functions of the various Windows operating systems A few providers also refer to an ad hoc network as a pe...

Page 48: ...ccessPoint converts the data transmitted in the form of radio waves into Ethernet data and thereby forms the bridge between the individual wireless clients and the wired LAN By connecting several AccessPoints via an Ethernet backbone the range of a wireless network can be expanded If a mobile device falls outside the range of an AccessPoint it falls within the range of another This means that wire...

Page 49: ...ivate the WLAN function Proceed as follows Click on Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Hardware Device manager Double click on Network adapter Caution The name of the WLAN adapter may differ from device to device Should a yellow exclamation mark or a red cross appear against the listed WLAN adapter there is a resource conflict or an incorrect configuration ...

Page 50: ...played in the list of available wireless networks as shown here in the example The displayed name CONNECT2AIR represents the device s SSID This may be anything 2 To connect with this network activate the function Facilitate connection with wireless network even when the network is not secure and click on Connect The connection will then be established to the existing network Should the list be emp...

Page 51: ...25 4 Activate the function Use Windows to configure the settings Click on Add The following appears ...

Page 52: ...ces with each other in ad hoc mode execute the specified steps for both devices and enter the same SSID in this window Activate the function This is a computer to computer network wireless access points are not used Click on OK This display will appear in the task bar next to the clock after successful connection The signal strength displayed may vary due to external influences If you double click...

Page 53: ...ptionally equipped with a floppy disk drive A diskette is a thin flexible plastic disc which is coated with a magnetic substance This is then placed in a more or less stable housing Diskettes are also called floppies or floppy disks They can be used to Transfer information from one computer to another and to Create backup copies of the files and software on the hard disk Standard floppy disk drive...

Page 54: ...drive with the label facing upwards and the read write slot first To remove the disk press the eject button the disk can then be removed Eject button 3 drive Caution The LED on the disk drive will light up while the diskette is being accessed The disk drive should not be opened and the diskette must not be removed while the LED is illuminated This could damage the diskette and the disk drive ...

Page 55: ...American National Standard Institute There are two types in our PCs For hard disks the widely used IDE Integrated Drive Electronics connection standard 40 pin is used on the motherboard The IDE connection is also called PATA Parallel ATA This standard PC interface is primarily used for optical drives and hard disks Another connection option for hard disks is the use of the SATA Serial ATA interfac...

Page 56: ...sic diagram 1 Drive cover This cover prevents dust entering the drive It opens and closes automatically when the Open Close button is pressed To avoid damage to the mechanism no force should be exerted when pushing in the drive 2 Opening for emergency ejection A thin object e g paper clip inserted in this opening can be used to eject the CD if this is no longer possible in the normal way due to a ...

Page 57: ...ge this function should not normally be used 3 LED Indicates when the drive is being accessed Read Write 4 Button to open close the disk drive Eject Rear view Basic diagram 1 Digital audio output A cable for the transmission of digital audio output can be connected to this output This function is not supported with this drive 2 Audio output Line Out A cable for analog audio output can be connected...

Page 58: ...h the help of the CSEL interface signal Cable SELect 4 IDE connection This socket is used for the connection of a data control cable This 40 pin ribbon cable connects the CD ROM drive and the IDE controller 5 Power supply connection The power supply cable will be connected to this socket Types There are different types of optical drives CD ROM drive CD RW drive DVD drive DVD RW drive DVD R RW driv...

Page 59: ...ritable A CD format that allows you to write to a CD any number of times using a CD RW drive You can then read the information as often as you wish The CD RW can be compared to a floppy disk as it can be used for the repeated storage of data Not all older optical drives can read CD RWs DVD Abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disk or Digital Video Disk A DVD is a storage medium similar to a CD but w...

Page 60: ...re used At 4 7 GBytes DVD RWs offer a memory capacity equivalent to around seven times that of a normal CD ROM For the user these drives make it possible to transfer and archive their own VHS videos record their own videos using a digital video camera or save data quantities that are too large for CD ROMs DVD R RW drive These drives enable you to use both recording processes DVD R RW DVD R RW DVD ...

Page 61: ... properties of optical drives e g AutoPlay function If it is necessary to modify the autostart AutoPlay function of DVD CD ROM drives you can do this as follows Right click on Start and select Explorer Right click on the drive whose autostart function you want to edit Left click on Properties In the menu that then appears select the AutoPlay tab You can then set an action according to the content ...

Page 62: ... set on your PC for using the correct blank DVDs There is not a general standard for burning writing DVDs currently The most common recording methods for DVD burners are DVD RW DVD RW and DVD RAM Although the technologies are similar each of these formats requires specific blank DVDs and is based on a separate recording technology With most burning programs you can find out under Properties or Inf...

Page 63: ...d hints for data backup Create backup copies of your work files on a regular basis This is the only way to protect against data loss e g in the event of a hard disk fault No liability shall be accepted for loss of data for installing programs Before installing new programs close all applications After installing programs you should always restart your computer even if you are not prompted to do so...

Page 64: ...l damage To do this proceed as follows Insert the Drivers Utility CD DVD in the appropriate drive After the CD DVD auto starts the Fujitsu Siemens Help Center appears Close this with Exit With the Drivers Utility CD DVD inserted click on Start Right click on Desktop Click on Properties System properties appears By clicking on Hardware you can open up the Device manager The Device manager shows an ...

Page 65: ...ected program use the mouse to enter a check mark in Always use this program to open these files If the following screen appears when you open a file select the option Select program from list and confirm with OK The first screen shown then appears You may then proceed as described above Caution Only file types supported by the selected program may be opened Consult the appropriate program documen...

Page 66: ...s not necessary for any reinstallation variation of the operating system as it is a BIOS locked OEM version You should therefore only use BIOS versions that have been certified by Fujitsu Siemens Computers With the BIOS locked OEM version which you have purchased with your Fujitsu Siemens computer it is not necessary to activate the Windows XP operating system Registration is optional For details ...

Page 67: ...point was created to this name Click on Create to complete this process for restoring the system to a previous status Click on Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and then on System recovery Select the option Restore computer to a previous point in time Confirm with Next The checkpoint can be selected in the subsequent screen If you have any questions or require further help you should...

Page 68: ...rd and printer until the operating system takes over this task i Our tips and hints for using the BIOS The BIOS is tailored to the specific demands of the system by the manufacturer Therefore only the BIOS approved and certified by the manufacturer should be used Current BIOS updates can be found at www fujitsu siemens com accessing the BIOS In its delivery state the BIOS is optimised such that a ...

Page 69: ...onents It is therefore important to install the correct component drivers for the correct operating system The drivers we have tested are coordinated with the component manufacturer and tailored for the system supplied and are normally found on the Drivers Utility CD DVD or on an enclosed Drivers CD ROM diskette ...

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Page 71: ...e and follow the on screen instructions To establish an Internet connection without a CD DVD you must obtain the dial up number of the provider which you wish to use the user name and the password Then proceed as follows If no previous Internet connection has been set up on your PC click on Start Control Panel Network and Internet connections Establish or create own Internet connection In the Inte...

Page 72: ...et up the antiviral software and you decide to purchase another piece of antiviral software you must always uninstall the fully installed antiviral software properly first Otherwise installation of a second piece of antiviral software without previously uninstalling the existing software may be successful but could lead to severe software conflicts ...

Page 73: ...ewriter but has a few more keys Adjusting the keyboard The keyboard may be positioned flat or gently inclined to suit individual needs If you look underneath the keyboard you will find two feet which can be pulled out to adjust the keyboard Wrist support If your keyboard has a wrist support please fix it to the keyboard Depending on the keyboard type this may be done in one of two ways With the cu...

Page 74: ...oard Connect the keyboard before turning on the PC Keyboards may have different plugs with which they are to be connected to the PC PS 2 Insert the round purple plug of the keyboard cable into the purple PS 2 port on your computer USB Insert the square black connector of the keyboard cable into a free USB port on your computer Keyboards with cables do not require any batteries even if there is a b...

Page 75: ...ine Depending on the program in use the function of the RETURN key on the main keyboard and Enter on the numeric keypad may be different The BACKSPACE key This key moves the cursor one space to the left and deletes the last character The SPACE BAR Pressing this key moves the cursor one space to the right and inserts an empty space at the same time Please note that an empty space is treated in the ...

Page 76: ...oard can be entered with the aid of the ALT key and commands can be generated The Alt Gr key This key is used to enter the special characters shown on some keys as a third option E g if you wish to enter the character hold down Alt Gr while also pressing the ß key The Ctrl key This key is a control key Like the ALT key it is only active in combination with other keys Its meaning varies from progra...

Page 77: ...ypad Number keys The keys in this block have two purposes Firstly they represent the numbers 0 to 9 and the comma secondly the cursor control functions They can be switched from one function to the other with the Num Lock key Pressing it once switches from the cursor control function to the numbers pressing it again returns to cursor control The setting in use is indicated by the LED located at th...

Page 78: ...that the use of this key may be program dependent The Del key The Del key is used to delete the character at which or before which the cursor stands Programs may assign this key other functions Cursor keys The keys in the cursor keypad and the correspondingly designated keys of the numeric keypad have the same use It is also possible for programs to assign other uses to these keys moves the cursor...

Page 79: ...general function keys labelled F1 to F12 each have a different use depending on the program being used Their use in the operating system is detailed in the associated manual The Print Screen key Pressing Print Screen produces a copy of the content of the screen The Scroll Lock key The Scroll lock key is used to change the function of the cursor keys This is program dependent If the Scroll Lock mod...

Page 80: ...m reboot Pressing the three keys simultaneously aborts the current program and reboots the operating system Caution Data which has not been saved to the main memory will be lost Ctrl Pause Program halt Simultaneously pressing Ctrl and Pause aborts the current program Ctrl Home This key combination moves the cursor to the beginning of a document Ctrl End This key combination moves the cursor to the...

Page 81: ...k as with a CD player or to pause a track briefly Next track This button can be used to skip to the next track in the active play back device Lower volume of loudspeaker This button lowers the volume of the loudspeaker connected Turn loudspeaker on off This button turns the loudspeaker connected on and off Increase volume of loudspeaker This button increases the volume of the loudspeaker connected...

Page 82: ...board such that it can be operated without noticeable burden The keyboard should be arranged in parallel to your upper body This position facilitates a relaxed shoulder and arm position The distance between the keyboard and edge of the desk should be between 5 and 10 cm While typing hold your hands and lower arms such that they form the most natural line possible Do not bend your hands too much to...

Page 83: ...e PC and the square 6 pin keyboard connector to the keyboard on the functions of the keyboard If you require further information about the functions of the keyboard and want to access the menus for changing the settings the procedure is as follows Click on Start and select Control panel Click on the icon or name Keyboard to open the Keyboard properties dialog box Properties such as the refresh rat...

Page 84: ... you can use the wheel by turning it to navigate within the application window and as a third button by pressing it The symmetrically designed mice are equally suitable for right handed and left handed users Mice may have different plugs with which they are to be connected to the PC PS 2 Insert the round green plug into the green socket on the PC before switching it on USB Insert the square black ...

Page 85: ...operties individually to match your working methods on using an optical mouse The scanning system of an optical mouse works on many surfaces However please note that heavily reflective or red surfaces may cause faults on using a mechanical mouse Make sure that you use a mechanical mouse on a clean flat surface The use of a mouse pad is recommended Clean the ball and the mechanical scanning system ...

Page 86: ...ta from the PC it must be connected to the computer s printer port This port normally has the designation LPT1 However it is also possible to communicate with modern printers via the USB port The printer setup program is a component of Windows If you want to connect a new printer to your computer you must inform your PC of this The printer setup program helps you to install the driver and informs ...

Page 87: ...tips and hints on component expansion Before expanding your system find out from the motherboard description which components are compatible with your system For example take note of the working memory type the hard disk type to be used SATA or IDE adequate cooling When upgrading your PC ensure that the components have sufficient cooling If your are unsure contact a local computer expert Caution H...

Page 88: ...you do not use any force and that no locking mechanisms are damaged All integrated circuits and memory modules are susceptible to static electricity When exchanging or installing a board or memory module we recommend touching an earthed object e g housing to divert any electrostatic charge from your body To open the housing proceed as follows 1 Turn off the PC and all connected peripherals monitor...

Page 89: ...63 Opening the housing SCALEO L SCALEO P 0 1 2 1 SCALEO T 2 1 3 ...

Page 90: ...64 SCALEO 600 1 2 3 90 0 1 SCALEO 800 1 2 3 90 push 0 1 ...

Page 91: ...nted as they were by the factory prior to you opening the housing 5 3 Installing expansion modules Take the following steps to install additional expansion modules 1 Turn off the computer and all connected peripherals monitor printer etc Disconnect these from the mains network by removing the power cable from the socket 2 Disconnect all connection cables mouse keyboard printer modem etc 3 Open the...

Page 92: ...to loosen the slot cover then pull off with a set of flat nose pliers Any loose metal cuttings are to be removed 5 Install the expansion module in accordance with the module manufacturer s instructions 6 Follow the opening process in reverse to close the PC 7 Configure the BIOS setup if necessary e g IRQ 8 Install the required driver for the expansion module CAUTION There is a risk of injury when ...

Page 93: ...hnical options available to enhance your system 1 Clip for securing additional components 2 Support for additional components 3 Factory installed HD holder plastic moulded part for attaching the hard disk HD 4 Screw holes for securing additional components As shown in the diagram a factory installed HD holder is used to secure the components Two screws should be used in order to ensure that the ad...

Page 94: ...efects you may have to contact your dealer or the customer hotline Please refer to the relevant sections of the service documents supplied The computer will not start boot Your computer may not be connected to the power socket Switch the computer off check all the connections and then switch the computer on again Your mains socket may be faulty Check whether there is power to the mains power socke...

Page 95: ...ctly Are you using a screen saver Press the SHIFT KEY to restore the display Are you using the automatic power saving function These functions switch the computer or the video display unit to power saving mode Press any key or move the mouse to leave this mode You will find further information on power saving functions in your mainboard manual Adjust the contrast and brightness of the image Discon...

Page 96: ... Refer to your operating system manuals for information on changing the language specific keyboard Diskettes cannot be read written to applies only to systems with floppy disk drives Make sure that the diskette is inserted correctly If the drive LED does not light up when accessed the internal connections to the system unit or to the power supply may be faulty There may be an incorrect setting in ...

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