User’s Manual
Part Number: 5615 6749 0001 R00
(May 2003)
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respective companies.
Note
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Regulations Information
Class B Regulations
USA
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
NOTE:
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. 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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Please note:
The use of a non-shielded interface cable with this equipment is prohibited.
Canada
Canadian Department of Communications
Radio Interference Regulations Class B Compliance Notice
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
About the Modem
Caution
1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed
for wet locations.
3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the network interface.
4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
5. Avoid using the telephone function (other than a wireless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
6. Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
7. Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Caution (for USA Users)
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................ v
Chapter 1 Getting Started ..................................................... 1-1
Unpacking................................................................................1-2
Taking a Look at the System ...................................................1-3
Front Components..............................................................1-3
Right-Side Components .....................................................1-5
Left-Side Components .......................................................1-6
Rear Components...............................................................1-7
Keyboard and Mouse .........................................................1-8
Setting up the System for Use .................................................1-9
Selecting a Site...................................................................1-9
Installing the Batteries .......................................................1-9
Making Connections ........................................................1-11
Starting to Use the System.....................................................1-13
AV Mode and PC Mode ..................................................1-13
Powering On ....................................................................1-13
Powering Off....................................................................1-14
Adjusting the Display ......................................................1-14
Putting Away the Keyboard.............................................1-15
Where to Go from Here .........................................................1-16
Chapter 2 Computing Basics................................................ 2-1
Controlling the Computer Power.............................................2-2
Starting the Computer ........................................................2-2
Turning Off the Computer .................................................2-2
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Power Options....................................................................2-2
Using the Keyboard .................................................................2-4
Typewriter Keys.................................................................2-4
Cursor-Control Keys ..........................................................2-5
Numeric Keypad ................................................................2-6
Function Keys ....................................................................2-7
Hot Keys ............................................................................2-7
Using the Mouse ......................................................................2-8
Configuring the Mouse ......................................................2-9
Using the Floppy Disk Drive .................................................2-10
Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive...................................2-10
Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks ................................2-11
Using the Hard Disk Drive ....................................................2-13
Using the CD/DVD Drive......................................................2-14
Inserting and Removing a CD..........................................2-15
Using the Video and Audio Features .....................................2-17
Using the Communication Features.......................................2-18
Using the Modem.............................................................2-18
Using the LAN .................................................................2-19
Chapter 3 Entertainment in AV Mode .................................. 3-1
CD/MP3 Player........................................................................3-2
Starting the CD/MP3 Player...............................................3-2
Controlling the CD/MP3 Player.........................................3-3
Stopping the CD/MP3 Player.............................................3-3
DVD Player .............................................................................3-4
Starting the DVD Player ....................................................3-4
Controlling the DVD Player...............................................3-4
Stopping the DVD Player...................................................3-5
TV Set ......................................................................................3-6
Starting the TV...................................................................3-6
Controlling the TV .............................................................3-6
Stopping the TV .................................................................3-7
FM Radio .................................................................................3-8
Starting the Radio...............................................................3-8
Controlling the Radio .........................................................3-8
Stopping the Radio.............................................................3-9
Saving Favorite FM Channels............................................3-9
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Chapter 4 Entertainment in PC Mode .................................. 4-1
WinDVD: Playing DVD/VCD ................................................4-2
Playing a DVD/VCD .........................................................4-2
Controlling WinDVD.........................................................4-3
WinDVD Subpanels...........................................................4-7
Shortcut Menu....................................................................4-8
WinDVD Setup ..................................................................4-8
File Playback....................................................................4-10
WinFast PVR: Watching TV .................................................4-13
Watching TV....................................................................4-13
Controlling WinFast PVR................................................4-15
Managing TV Channels ...................................................4-17
Time-Shifting...................................................................4-19
Recording Live TV and Playing Back .............................4-21
WinFast PVR Configuration............................................4-23
WinFast FM: Listening to FM Radio ....................................4-25
Listening to FM Radio .....................................................4-25
Controlling WinFast FM..................................................4-26
Managing FM Channels...................................................4-28
Recording Live Radio and Playing Back .........................4-30
WinFast FM Configuration..............................................4-32
Chapter 5 Expanding Your System ...................................... 5-1
Connecting a USB Device .......................................................5-2
Connecting an IEEE 1394a Device .........................................5-3
Connecting Audio Devices ......................................................5-4
Connecting a Video Device .....................................................5-6
Using PC Cards .......................................................................5-8
Inserting and Removing a PC Card....................................5-8
Using the Card Reader...........................................................5-10
Internal Components Upgrade...............................................5-12
Chapter 6 Driver and Software CDs ..................................... 6-1
Driver CD ................................................................................6-2
Installing Instant Play ........................................................6-3
Installing Drivers and Multimedia Application Programs .6-4
B’s Recorder ............................................................................6-6
Installing B’s Recorder GOLD ..........................................6-6
Functions of B’s Recorder GOLD .....................................6-6
Launching and Quitting B’s Recorder GOLD ...................6-8
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The Wizard.........................................................................6-8
The Application Window ...................................................6-9
Frequently Used Operations.............................................6-10
Chapter 7 Caring and Troubleshooting ............................... 7-1
Taking Care of the System.......................................................7-2
Troubleshooting .......................................................................7-3
Preliminary Checklist.........................................................7-3
CD/DVD Drive Problems ..................................................7-4
Display Problems ...............................................................7-5
Entertainment Problems .....................................................7-5
Floppy Disk Drive Problems..............................................7-6
Hard Disk Drive Problems .................................................7-6
Keyboard Problems............................................................7-7
LAN Problems ...................................................................7-7
Storage Card Problems.......................................................7-7
Modem Problems ...............................................................7-7
Mouse Problems.................................................................7-8
PC Card Problems ..............................................................7-8
Power Options Problems (for Windows XP) .....................7-8
Software Problems .............................................................7-9
Sound Problems .................................................................7-9
Startup Problems ..............................................................7-10
Other Problems.................................................................7-11
Appendix ................................................................................. A-1
Specifications..........................................................................A-2
BIOS Setup .............................................................................A-4
Starting BIOS Setup ..........................................................A-4
Main Menu ........................................................................A-5
Security Menu ...................................................................A-5
Boot Menu.........................................................................A-6
Exit Menu..........................................................................A-6
Index .......................................................................................... I-1
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