eXplora User’s Manual
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6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Placing the product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label.
7. Finnish Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainostaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käyteet paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC Regulations. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 1 Welcome to eXplora PC! 1 Placement Tips................................................................................................. 2 Chapter 2 3 Unpacking the Box 3 Selecting a Site ................................................................................................ 3 Check List......................................................................................................... 3 Chapter 3 4 System Overview 4 Front Panel.........................
Chapter 1 Welcome to eXplora PC! Congratulations on your purchase of eXplora PC! You will find that the eXplora PC has the following advantages: • Efficient Cooling: The eXplora’s efficient cooling system and heat vents provide for better airflow, allowing the system to maintain a low temperature.
eXplora PC User’s Manual 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 following tips to create a comfortable and healthy working environment for you: 1. Adjustable Seat: If you plan to use your eXplora PC for extended periods, select a highly adjustable office chair with a five-pronged base.
System Overview Chapter 2 Unpacking the Box 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 proper airflow, especially at the rear of the computer near the fan. If the computer does not have enough ventilation, internal components can become overheated and may become damaged.
eXplora PC User’s Manual Chapter 3 System Overview Front Panel Features are shown in Figure 3.1, and are described as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 3.1 Note: Depending on the model, your computer’s components may vary and look slightly different than those pictured. 1. Optical Disc Drive Eject Button: Press this button to eject a 5.25-inch disc. 2. Card Reader: Insert memory cards into these slots. 3. Hard Disk Drive LED: This LED lights up to indicate that the hard drive is being accessed.
System Overview 4. Power Button & Power Indicator: Use this button to turn the eXplora PC on and off. If the button is held down 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. 5. USB Port (2): Up to two USB devices can be connected via these ports; there are four additional ports at the rear – see below. 6.
eXplora PC User’s Manual Rear Panel Features are shown in Figure 3.2, and are described as follows: 1 2 3 9 4 10 5 6 11 7 12 8 13 14 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) appropriate to your area.
System Overview 5. VGA Port: Connect your display monitor to this port. 6. USB Port (4): Connect USB peripheral devices to these ports to take advantage of the universal functionality and flexibility of Plug and Play (PnP) technology. 7. Microphone-In Jack (pink): Plug the microphone into this jack for recording or voice-control functions. 8. Line-Out Jack (light green): Connect audio devices such as headphones or speakers to this jack. 9.
Chapter 4 Computer Setup eXplora is easy to be set up. After remove the eXplora from shipping box, please follow the steps below to finish its setup. Setting up the AC Input voltage selection There are two settings for the system to operate. You may set the AC input voltage to 115V or 230V. The AC Input Voltage Selection can be found at the back of your computer. Note: Please must turn off your computer before setting up your computer.
System Recovery Connect the Power Cord Connect the power cable to the computer and then plug into a power supply. Connecting your PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard PS/2 Mouse and P/S2 keyboard can be found at the back of your computer. They can be identified by their colors. Plug the mouse and keyboard to their respective ports.
eXplora PC User’s Manual Connecting your monitor Monitor port can be found at the back of your computer. It can be identified easily by color of navy blue. Connecting the modem Connect your phone line in and your JR11 cable out to the wall jack.
System Recovery Connecting the Ethernet Connect the RJ45 cable to the LAN port to get access to internet. Connecting Your Printer Connect the printer cable to the printer port at the back of your computer. Please make sure that both printer and computer are turned off.
System Recovery Here there are 2 terms defined: Recovery Partition – shortened as R-P in later paragraphs, the R-P is preinstalled by the manufacturer on hard disk for user to restore his/her system in case system crashes later! R-P is hidden! User Partition - shortened as U-P in later paragraphs, the U-P stores the user data added later after end user gets the system! When system boots, user will see the following message: If the user presses ‘F10’ or ‘R’(hot keys), the local recovery begins….
System Recovery The default mode is non-destructive, in this mode, the data in U-P stays intact, if the user clicks ‘Next’, the non-destructive recovery will take place, see the following picture: And after all recovery process have finished, a CRC-check request is prompted, and user can make his/her decision.
eXplora PC User’s Manual After it is done, the system reboots! However if the user chooses ‘Advance’ in the dialog in ‘Selecting Recovery Options’, that means destructive mode, both the U-P will be destroyed! So user should choose this option with caution! Afterwards, a CRC verification confirmation screen will appear, and user makes his/her choice! 14
System Recovery If user clicks ‘Yes’, the CRC check process is running…. After CRC check is done, system reboots! Technical Support Thanks for choosing EVEREX eXplora system. To provide the best and fastest service to our customer, you may visit our website to get further information regarding this product. http://www.everex.
Appendix System Specifications Product Features Drive bays Exposed: • 5.25-inch standard optical drive x 2 • Standard Card Reader x 1 Hidden: • 3.5” standard HDD drive x 2 (Hidden) Front Panel • Switches: Power Button • Creative Window: • Front I/O USB 2.0 port x 2 Line-Out jack x 1 Microphone-In jack x 1 • LED Indicators: Power-On/Off & Suspend activity indicator HDD activity indicator Back panel • USB 2.
