MP57 User’s Guide
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Safety Instructions 1. Please read these safety instructions carefully. 2. Please keep this User’s Manual for later reference. 3. Please disconnect this equipment from connecter before cleaning. Don’t use liquid or prayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or cloth for cleaning. 4. Make sure the equipment is connected to the power source with the correct voltage, frequency, and ampere. 5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. 6.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started .................................................................................................................. System Overview ................................................................................................................... Accessories List ...................................................................................................................... Optional Expansion Item .............................................................
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Chapter 1 Getting Started System Overview The system unit, measuring 169 by 169 by 50 mm, is one of the smallest Wintel personal computers in the world. The system is built with an Intel Arrandale processor and runs Microsoft Windows 7 system. The system is equipped with optional slide-in DVD-RW and 2.5-inch high capacity hard disk drive. Its computing power is comparable with that of desktop PCs. With optional built-in support to 802.11b/g and 802.
Accessories List Driver CD Power DVD ※1 90W DC Adapter Power Cord ※1 S/PDIF Converter Screw of HDD (4pcs) Screw of SATA Card(2pcs) User’s Guide ※1 By territory does not offer for all models.
Optional Expansion Items Bluetooth Kit Receiver DVI to DVI+VGA Cable Remote Control 3 Wireless Antenna
Application Scenarios Study Scenario You can place your system together with an LCD video display, speakers, printer/scanner/fax, DSL (cable) modem, or other peripheral devices in your study. Living Room Scenario You can connect the system in your living room to an HDTV, speakers, DVD/VCD players, DSL (cable) modem, or other peripheral devices to build a digital home center. Office Scenario You can connect the system in a business conference room to a projector in order to make presentations.
Mobility Scenario Because the system comes in very compact size, you can carry it from your home to the office, or to a business meeting conveniently in a hand bag. The Front View The power button is located in the center of the front panel. An optional optical disc drive is also located near the top of the front panel. You can place an optical disc into the opening near the top of the front cover. The disc eject button is located to the left of the front panel when you face the front of the system.
The Rear View You can find the connectors for the power source, DVI, network, USB 2.0, Line in (S/PDIF out), Line out, and MIC as illustrated below. S/PDIF cable connector There is one S/PDIF cable connector in your package box.
Rear side I/O Connector Projector CRT Monitor LCD Monitor HDMI TV DVI to HDMI Connector DVI to VGA & DVI Adapter Internet ADSL(Cable) Modem Line in (S/PDIF out) Speaker out Microphone in Security Lock USB 2.
Chapter 2 Connecting Your System Connecting to Video Display You can connect the system to many types of video display devices, including projector, LCD or traditional cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor, or TV unit. Connecting the LCD or CRT Monitor You can connect the system to an LCD monitor. The video signal connector from the LCD monitor connects to the DVI connector through a DVI cable. If you want to connect the system to a CRT monitor, you have to use a DVI to VGA&DVI converter .
HDTV HDMI Cable or LCD Monitor VGA Cable DVI Cable 9
Connecting to HDTV Set You can connect the system to a HDMI TV unit. The video signal and audio signal connector from the HDMI TV unit, connects to the DVI connector through HDMI port.
Connecting to Projector More and more people have the need to connect a PC or a notebook PC to a projector in order to make presentations. The system is designed with the connector for outputting to a projector. In case you want to connect to a projector, you have to use a DVI to VGA&DVI converter as illustrated in System Installation Diagram in chapter 1.
Connecting to Keyboard and Mouse You can connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors.
Expanding the System Because there are only four USB connectors on the rear panel of the system. To add more USB devices to your system, you can install an optional “expander” box or an USB hub for system expansion. The functionality of the system can be upgraded with the optional “expander” which allows users to achieve outstanding expandability. The “expander” is designed to enhance the scalability and modularity of the system. It offers the expansion space for two 5-1/4” disc drives and two USB ports.
Connecting to USB Hub The system is designed to allow users to connect an USB hub which allows a user to install many USB devices to the system. Simply connect the USB connector of an USB hub to the system.
Connecting to Fax/Printer/Scanner Currently many manufacturers build the functions of printer, scanner, and fax into one unit. You can connect the system to a fax/printer/scanner unit in case the machine is built with USB connector. Connecting to Speaker The system comes with built-in mono speaker. You can install active speaker set which comes with its own power plug in order to enjoy stereo sound effect. The input of the speaker should be connected to the speaker output (earphone) jack as illustrated.
Connecting to the Internet and Network Your system is built with a network connector on the back panel as illustrated in Chapter 1. The connector allows you to connect your system to the Internet through a DSL (or ADSL) or cable modem, or to an Ethernet network. If you want to connect to the Internet through DSL (or ADSL) modem, you should contact your local network service provider to subscribe the digital subscriber line.
Connecting to Web Camera More and more people are using instant messaging software or free international Internet phone calls to communicate over the Internet with friends. The effects can be enriched by installing a web camera to the system. You can shop around for a USB web camera from a local retail outlet or purchase one through a web-enabled retailer. The manual of web camera usually provides the information on how to install a web camera to your system.
Connecting to Memory Sticks, Card Readers, Memory Cards You can copy files from another PC to the system. There are a wide variety of memory devices which can be used for copying files from another PC. These memory devices include memory sticks (flash memory), smart memory, memory cards, portable hard disk drives, etc. Most such devices can connect to the USB port on the rear panel of the system.
Once you insert a memory device to your system, a balloon will appear at the lower right corner of your screen, telling you that the system has detected that a new hardware was installed to the system. The balloon will also show the icon which is associated with the hardware device (memory). You should click that icon after you have finished copying files to or from the memory device.
Connecting Power Source The system comes with a power cable and adapter. Plug the output of the power adapter to the power connector on the back panel of the system unit. Then, connect the power plug to the wall outlet. Once the system is connected to the power source, the power indicator in the middle of the front panel will light up. You should press the power button on the front panel to start the system.
Chapter 3 Installing Driver You can use the autorun menu of Bonus CD disc. Choose the utility and driver from the icons at left side, and then click on the “GO” button to complete installation automatically.
Troubleshooting Q: After connecting the peripherals to the system unit, the keyboard, mouse, and speakers does not work. The display monitor shows nothing. What should I do? A: You can check if you follow the correct installation procedure to make the connection. Check if the peripherals are connected to their respective connectors correctly. Check if the connections are made too loosely. After checking connections, power up the system again to see if the system works as expected.
these keys for more than five seconds to make sure the system performs a “warm reset”.The other alternative is to follow system prompt message to turn the system to normal operation. The worst case scenario is to uninstall the application software and install that application again by making use Windows Install/Remove functions from the Control Panel. Q: I have followed the installation processes mentioned in this manual, the system still does not work.
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Appendix Setting BIOS Not long after activating the power, you will see the following screen. Please press “F2” or “Delete” button to get into BIOS screen.
Please move to “Save & Exit“ function page, press “Enter“ select this item. Move cursor down to “Restore Defaults“ then press “Enter“, by the way you also can press “F3“ key in all function page, it will jump to “Save & Exit“ page immediately.
Now you can move the cursor by using direction keys on the keyboard. Move the cursor to the option item“Load Optimized Defaults”and press“Enter” button. Once you press “F4“ to save the setting, then the following dialogue screen will pop up to confirm the default BIOS values. Please press “Y” to confirm and then press “Enter” button.
For the other setting, please move to the relating function page.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 cause harmful interference to radio communications.
