Everex gPC3 User manual
gpc3 user manual
COPYRIGHT & SAFETY STATEMENT
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Copyright
Copyright © 2008 Everex. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer: Everex 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 reserves the right to change product specification without prior notice;
therefore, information in this document may change without notice.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means or
for any purpose without prior written permission from FIC Incorporated.
Liability
INFORMATION WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OF
NONINFRINGEMENT. Information, data and specifications may contain technical
inaccuracies or typographical errors and may be changed or updated without notice.
Everex may also improve and/or change products and/or programs described in this
information at any time, without notice.
Disclaimer
Published materials may contain inaccuracies and typographical errors. Everex does
not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the materials or the reliability of any
advice, opinion, statement or other information displayed or distributed through
Everex. Reliance on any such opinion, advice, statement, memorandum, or information
shall be at the sole discretion of the user. Everex reserves the right to correct any
errors or omissions in any portion of these materials at any time without notice. The
information and materials presented and the references made available, are provided
"As Is" without any representation or warranty, express or implied, of any kind,
including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, non infringement, or
fitness for any particular purpose, some jurisdictions do not allow for the exclusion of
implied warranties, so the above exclusions may not apply.
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Safety Instructions
This computer has been tested for conformance to international safety regulations.
Like any electronic device, however, the computer should be used with care. To
protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the
computer, read and follow all the safety instructions mentioned in this manual.
♦Read all of these instructions.
♦Save these instructions for future use.
WARNING: Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Opening or removing
covers might expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risk,have a qualified
person repair it.
WARNING: Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from
openings, moving parts and fan
WARNING: Do not operate the computer with the cover removed.
WARNING: Always disconnect all telephone lines & all power cords from the wall outlet
before servicing or disassembling this product. To reduce the risk of personal injury
from electrical shock or hot surfaces, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet,
and allow the internal system components to cool before touching.
WARNING: This equipment is designed for connection to a grounded (earthed) outlet.
The grounded type plug is an important safety feature. To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, damage to your equipment, or loss of data, do not disable this feature.
Installation Restrictions
1. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Ensure that no liquid enters the
system.
2. Do not use this product near water, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
3. Do not connect or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm.
4. 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. 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.
5. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local
power company.
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6. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where
persons will tread on the cord.
7. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere
rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the
extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products
plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.
8. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or
electronic shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
9. If this product was not provided with a telephone line cord, use only No.26 AWG or
larger telecommunication line cord in order to reduce the risk of fire.
10. Refer your system for servicing to qualified service personal under the following
conditions:
•When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
•If liquid has been spilled into the product.
•If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
•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 require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to normal condition.
•If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
•If the product displays a distinct change in performance, it indicates a need for
service.
Power Cord Set Requirements
•The power cord set (appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug) you
received with the computer meets the requirements for use in the country
where you purchased the equipment.
•Power cord sets for use in other counties must meet the requirements of the
country where you use the computer. For more information on power cord set
requirement, contact your local authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
Laser Compliance Statement
The CD-ROM / DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW drive in this computer is a laser
product. The CD-ROM / DVD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-RW drive’s classification label
(shown below) is location on the drive.
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Caution: Use of any controls or adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent exposure to laser emanations (Harmful to Human eyes),
do not attempt to disassemble this unit.
Battery (Lithium)
NOTE: The following caution statement is located in the service and operating manual or
on the label adjacent to the battery.
1. English
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
2. French
IL Y A DANGER D'EXPLOSION S'IL Y A REMPLACEMENT INCORRECT DE LA BATTERIE.
REMPLACER UNIQUEMENT AVEC UNE BATTERIE DU MÊME TYPE OU D'UN TYPE RECOMMANDÉ
PAR LE CONSTRUCTEUR.
METTER AU RÉBUT LES BATTERIES USAGÉES CONFORMÉMENT AUX INSTRUCTIONS DU FABRICANT.
3. German
VORSICHT ! Explisionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ.
Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.
4. Swedish
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.
Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas
av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.
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 batteri.
Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabriknten.
Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.
7. Finnish
Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainostaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin.
Hävitä käyteet paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
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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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy,
and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may case 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:
•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 dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Laser Safety Requirement
Laser Drive (CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD) Safety Warnings
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
•CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
•CAUTION: USE OF ANY CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO LASER EMINATIONS (HARMFUL TO
HUMAN EYES), DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS UNIT.
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Television antenna connectors protection (for system TV tuner card)
External television antenna grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the product, make sure that the
antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some provide some protection
against voltage surges and static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code. ANSI/NFPSA 70, provide information with regard
to proper grounding of the mask and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Lightning protection
For added protection of any product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended
or unused for long periods of time, unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system.
CATV Cable Safety
Make sure that your CATV system installer has connected the coaxial cable shield to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
TV Antenna
The TV antenna supplied with any TV Tuner module is intended for indoor use only. Please
do not use your TV Tuner module outdoors.
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Power Lines
Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into
such power or circuits.
WARNING: When installing or realigning an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits.
Contact with them could be fatal.
Table of Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1: The Everex gPC Desktop Computer 1
Placement Tips ............................................................. 1
Chapter 2: Unpacking 3
Selecting a Site ............................................................. 3
Check List .................................................................... 3
Chapter 3: System Overview 4
Front Panel................................................................... 4
Rear Panel .................................................................... 6
Chapter 4: Computer Setup 9
Setting up the AC Input voltage selection...................... 9
Connecting the Power Cord ........................................ 10
Connecting the Mouse and Keyboard.......................... 10
Connecting the Monitor.............................................. 11
Connecting the Ethernet ............................................. 11
Connecting a Printer................................................... 12
Chapter 5: Computer Basics 13
Turning on the Computer ........................................…13
Using the Mouse......................................................…14
Establishing a User Name and Password ..................…15
Word Processing.............................................................. …16
Creating a Spreadsheet............................................…18
Accessing the Internet .............................................…21
The World Wide Web................................................…23
Establishing Email ...................................................…24
Installing Additional Software (Adobe Flash).............. …25
Appendix 13
System Specifications………………………………………...29
Service and Support............................................................31
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