Dear velocity micro customer, thank you for choosing velocity micro to build your computer system. We appreciate that this decision represents a signifi cant investment of your time and resources. This book will help you to make the most of your investment with helpful tips for maximizing performance...
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Contents contacting velocity micro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 chapter 1 setting up your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 planning your workspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 minimizing physical strain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
4 www.Velocitymicro.Com contacting velocity micro velocity micro offers the following contact options: velocitycare to receive velocity micro’s superior us-based technical support, please refer to the warranty sticker located on the back or bottom of your pc, or attached to your invoice for your war...
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 5 chapter 1 setting up your system as you prepare to set up your velocity micro computer, you will need to take into account several factors: where to place your system, how to connect it, the safest way to work on your system, and how to set up your system for a lifetime of ea...
6 www.Velocitymicro.Com • sit up straight in your desk chair. When you type, your wrists should be level with the keyboard. You should be able to type comfortably without bending your wrists. • look away from the monitor every few minutes. This will reduce the eyestrain and tension headaches that ca...
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 7 chapter 1 setting up your system getting started connecting devices this guide covers the basics in connecting devices to your pc. For more advanced set up of items like digital video or digital audio hardware, please consult the included manuals for assistance. 1. Connect yo...
8 www.Velocitymicro.Com ethernet port & cable modem ports & phone cable internet connections 2. Connect your monitor to its appropriate port. Crt monitors use the analog vga port; lcd displays may use the digital dvi port. To connect an analog vga monitor to a digital dvi port, use the included adap...
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 9 chapter 1 setting up your system 5. Connect speakers by connecting the cables to the appropriate ports. Pay attention to the color-coding scheme (on the back of your pc and on each of the accessories’ cords) to match them up properly. 6. Connect your power cable to the comput...
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 11 13. The product key is located either on the inside door covering your drive bays (on lx cases) or on the rear of your case. On notebooks, the key is located on the underside of the system. Once you have entered the product key, windows will begin its setup routine. Follow a...
12 www.Velocitymicro.Com 2. Setup your internet connection and connect to the internet. 3. Reboot the pc. To activate over a dial-up (modem) connection: 1. Bypass the activation screen. 2. Setup your internet connection. 3. Connect to the internet. 4. Double-click the key icon located in the bottom-...
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 13 chapter 2 maintaining your system this chapter contains tips on maintenance you should perform regularly to keep your system running optimally. Maintaining optimal performance protecting against viruses computer viruses are malicious programs that cause system damage and rep...
14 www.Velocitymicro.Com • backup your data regularly to external media such as a writeable cd or dvd. Velocity micro is not responsible for lost data. • never download an attached fi le you receive in e-mail from someone you don’t know. • if you do know the sender but are not expecting an attachment...
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 15 freeing up hard drive space disk cleanup is a utility that erases files from certain folders where you are sure to have some wasted space. Freeing up hard drive space will improve your system’s performance by allowing the hard drive to access your data and program files more q...
16 www.Velocitymicro.Com loading programs and files faster as you use your system, windows will scatter (“fragment”) bits of fi les over different locations in the hard drive. Using disk defragmenter will rearrange the hard drive so that each fi le resides next to its other pieces, making it easier an...
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 17 uninstalling unused programs during the life of your system, your hard drive will fill up with programs, games, and other large files. In addition to causing possible system instability, these unused files make it more difficult for your hard drive to access the programs you wan...
18 www.Velocitymicro.Com working with drivers a driver is a piece of software that enables your computer to communicate with a peripheral device. When you purchase a peripheral (such as a printer or scanner), windows generally already has the proper drivers. At the very least, windows will recognize...
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 19 1. Start>my computer>properties>hardware>device manager. 2. A yellow exclamation point (or question mark) next to any hardware device indicates a missing or problematic driver. To update a driver, find the device that needs troubleshooting, right-click on its entry in the lis...
20 www.Velocitymicro.Com updating drivers hardware manufacturers update product drivers over time. New drivers may add features or improve compatibility. Updating drivers can also improve performance. Obtain driver updates by visiting the manufacturer’s website and looking for the “drivers,” “downlo...
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 21 maintaining hardware preventing electrostatic discharge (esd) velocity micro desktop computer cases are built to be serviced and opened by the user. Before opening your system’s case, however, you must take care to prevent esd. Since computer systems operate on precisely con...
22 www.Velocitymicro.Com upgrading hardware since velocity micro systems do not include proprietary components, they can be customized and eventually upgraded with a variety of off-the-shelf parts. Velocity micro offers a lifetime upgrade policy on your system. For the wholesale cost of parts plus a...
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 23 cleaning your system as with everything, your computer will accumulate dust and dirt over time. Dust and dirt can impair functionality and shorten your system’s lifespan. Avoid eating, drinking, and smoking around your computer. These activities will increase the amount of d...
24 www.Velocitymicro.Com monitor screen apply a small amount of ammonia-free window cleaner to a clean, lint-free cloth. Wipe the screen completely and repeat until streaks and dust have been removed. Keyboard wipe dust off gently with a dry, lint free cloth. Use your can of compressed air to remove...
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 25 taking care of your notebook battery your velocity micro notemagix™ notebook comes with a standard high-performance lithium ion (li-ion) batter. Taking care of your battery will maintain your system’s stability, performance, and longevity. Use the following tips to preserve ...
26 www.Velocitymicro.Com chapter 3 restoring your system if you experience a complete lack of function in your pc, you may need to perform a complete system restore. Call velocitycare for further instruction..
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 27 chapter 4 troubleshooting this chapter contains basic troubleshooting tips for your velocity micro system. Problem: the computer, monitor, printer, and speakers are not making any noise or light. First, try: • making sure the power switch on the front of the monitor is on. C...
28 www.Velocitymicro.Com • remove your system’s case and make sure the video card is securely fastened in its slot. Be sure to take the proper precautions against static electricity as outlined in chapter 2 “preventing electrostatic discharge.” problem: “invalid system disk” or “no operating system ...
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 29 right-click on your desktop, select properties, then select the settings tab to fi nd the resolution. To fi nd the refresh rate, select the advanced button, and then select the monitor tab. Check your monitor’s manual for optimal resolutions and refresh rates. Problem: the com...
30 www.Velocitymicro.Com problem: the system’s time keeps losing accuracy. Solution: • the time is stored on your motherboard inside a chip that is refreshed by a battery. Certain software programs or hardware devices can interfere with the battery’s normal operation. If you recently installed a pie...
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 31 website (http://www.Mcafee.Com) to see if there is a removal tool you can download. Problem: the mouse seems jumpy or erratic on screen. First, try: • wiping off the bottom of your mouse so that the lens becomes clean. • if that doesn’t work, clean and dry your mouse pad or ...
32 www.Velocitymicro.Com chapter 5 finding help you have several options for supporting your velocity micro system: velocitycare contact velocity micro customer care at (800)303-7866, option 5, or via email at vmsupport@velocitymicro.Com. Velocitycare is available for the life of your system and inc...
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 33 contacting vendors if you are having problems with an individual software program, contact the vendor of that software. You can use the phone number found in the software manual or visit the vendor’s website. Find a list of vendors at: www.Velocitymicro.Com/vendors.
34 www.Velocitymicro.Com chapter 6 warranty velocity micro provides 1 to 3 years of technical support for all systems shipped within the united states, depending on the warranty package purchased. During this time, the customer may call velocity micro’s warranty help desk to speak with a certified te...
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 35 if a problem cannot be repaired on site for any reason, including when the problem requires additional diagnosis before component failure can be determined, arrangements will be made to ship the system back to velocity micro for repair. Prior written authorization is require...
36 www.Velocitymicro.Com velocity micro’s responsibility is limited to repair or replacement, either of which may be selected by velocity micro at velocity micro’s sole discretion. Velocity micro makes no claim of suitability for a particular purpose. Additionally, the video card, sound card, modem,...
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 37 • caused by programs, data, viruses, or other files. • or loss resulting from a failure to back-up data or other files. The warranty does not cover systems shipped outside of the united states of america. Velocity micro’s limited warranty does not cover defects, malfunctions o...
38 www.Velocitymicro.Com glossary +/-rw: specifies the formula to which a dvd burner can write. Four formats exist: +r, -r, +rw, -rw. Check the specifications of the drive you have selected to match with the kind of blank dvd disks you buy. 5.1 vs. 6.1 vs. 7.1: refers to the amount of speakers in a su...
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 39 means that drive can write to cd-r disks at 52x, re-write to cd-r/w disks at 32x, and read data from cds at 52x. For reference, 1x is equivalent to 150 kilobytes per second, which places 52x speeds at around 7,800kilobytes per second, or 7.8 megabytes per second. High-grade ...
40 www.Velocitymicro.Com computer. In practice, performance gains are said to be about fifty percent: a dual core processor is likely to be about one- and-a-half times as powerful as a single core processor. Dual heads: technology that allows video output to be split among two monitors. Each monitor ...
Www.Velocitymicro.Com 41 to multitask between two software programs at the same time, providing a performance boost of 25-30%. Ieee 1394 firewire: an extremely fast way to connect peripherals to your system, offering speeds of 400 or 800 megabits per second. Firewire ports are traditionally used in ...
42 www.Velocitymicro.Com raid (redundant array of independent disks): technology that allows two hard drives to be connected together, providing a variety of benefits. The most common setup is raid 0 which offers increased hard disk performance since two hard drives are working to process that same d...
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