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    @xi ® computer corporation user’s guide october 2010

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    Page ii copyright © 1996, 2010 @xi computer corporation all rights reserved. The products described in this user’s guide are licensed products of @xi computer corporation. This user’s guide contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and this user’s guide and all accompanying hardware, ...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page iii chapter 1, welcome contents of the user’s guide .............................................................................................. 1 navigating through the user’s guide ..............................................................................

  • Page 4: Chapter 4, Getting Online

    Table of contents page iv controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 leds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 turning yo...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page v what information is on the internet? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 internet features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 browsing the worl...

  • Page 6: Chapter 6, Troubleshooting

    Table of contents page vi removing loose parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 accessing the interior of your computer ......................................................................... 43 amd computers (white and blue case) ...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page vii audio cds do not work.................................................................................................. 61 disk, cd-rom, or dvd-rom does not eject .............................................................. 62 the sound card does not wor...

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    Table of contents page viii fending off computer viruses from the internet ..............................................................76 checking available memory............................................................................................. 77 checking available disk space ...........

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 1 chapter 1 1 welcome congratulations on purchasing the finest, most reliable personal computer available. Your new computer from @xi computer corporation contains the latest state-of-the-art components that will provide you with many years of computing satisf...

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    Chapter 1, welcome page 2 • chapter 5, “upgrading your computer” — provides instructions for upgrading your computer. • chapter 6, “troubleshooting” — provides tips for identifying and resolving hardware problems. • chapter 7, “computing comfort and safety” — provides information and tips for avoidi...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 3 documentation conventions in the user’s guide this user’s guide uses the following documentation conventions: note notes call your attention to important information. Tip tips provide helpful information or shortcuts for simplifying a task. Caution a caution...

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    Chapter 1, welcome page 4.

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 5 chapter 2 2 getting started this chapter helps you to get started using your @xi computer corporation computer. It take you from opening the equipment boxes to turning on the computer. The sections are: • “unpacking the boxes” on page 5 . • “selecting the pr...

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    Chapter 2, getting started page 6 reviewing the contents of the boxes the number of boxes you receive depends on the system configuration you ordered. In most instances you will receive at least two boxes. If you ordered additional software and/or speakers with your system, you will have the followi...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 7 unpacking the boxes before you unpack your new computer and accessories, review the packing lists which are located on the outside of each box. As you unpack a box, make sure it contains all of the items on the list. If any item is missing or damaged, please...

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    Chapter 2, getting started page 8 selecting the proper environment the first step in setting up your new computer is to find a suitable location for the system unit and the monitor. You probably have an idea where you want to set up your new computer. When selecting a location, you need to consider ...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 9 • if you upgrade your computer, you may need to access the inside of the computer. This may require you to remove the left and/or right side panels. Therefore, make sure there is sufficient room adjacent to your computer should you need to remove these side ...

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    Chapter 2, getting started page 10 checking out your computer connections depending on your computer, the back panel may resemble the one shown in figure 2-1 on page 11 or figure 2-2 on page 12 . Refer to the appropriate figure to connect peripherals to your computer. The sections that follow the fi...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 11 figure 2-1. Back of at computer systems keyboard mouse printer monitor line phone speakers joystick power.

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    Chapter 2, getting started page 12 figure 2-2. Back of atx computer systems connecting the monitor the following procedure describes how to connect the monitor to your computer. When performing these steps, refer to figure 2-1 on page 11 or figure 2-2 , above. 1. Verify that the monitor power switch...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 13 4. Plug the monitor’s power cord into a grounded ac outlet. For more information, refer to the manual supplied with your monitor. Connecting the keyboard and mouse the following procedure describes how to connect the keyboard and mouse to your computer. Whe...

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    Chapter 2, getting started page 14 to attach the speakers to the sound card: 1. Locate the speaker connector on the back of the system unit and plug the pointed end of the system speaker cable into the connector. 2. Next, plug the cord already attached to the left speaker into the hole at the other ...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 15 connection. If your modem does not provide one, you can obtain one from an electronics or hardware store. • phone — attach this connector to your telephone. While this connection is optional, making it allows you to use your telephone to originate and answe...

  • Page 24: Checking Out Your Computer

    Chapter 2, getting started page 16 the system unit. One end of the cable contains pins; the other end contains only holes. Make sure to place the end with pins into the parallel port. The end with the holes goes into the corresponding slot on the parallel device. Note for computers equipped with an ...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 17 controls the front of your computer has the following controls: • diskette drive eject button — press this button to eject the diskette from the diskette (floppy) drive. • cd-rom/dvd-rom controls — use these controls to move to the next or previous cd/dvd s...

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    Chapter 2, getting started page 18 turning your computer on and off this section explains how to turn your new computer on and off. These process are sometimes called “power on” and “power off”. • “selecting the proper environment” on page 8 . • “shutting down your computer” on page 19 . Powering-on...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 19 if you hear the system unit fan spinning, but nothing appears on the screen, check that the monitor: • is connected to a functioning ac power source. • is attached to the appropriate connector on the back of the system unit. • is turned on. • has its bright...

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    Chapter 2, getting started page 20

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 21 chapter 3 3 maintaining your computer this chapter provides suggestions that will help you keep your computer in good running order for a long time. The topics covered in this chapter are: • “protecting your computer from electrical anomalies,” below. • “pr...

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    Chapter 3, maintaining your computer page 22 • uninterruptible power supply (ups) — handles surges, brownouts, and blackouts. If power is interrupted, the ups batteries provide sufficient power to let you save you work, exit your applications, and power-down your computer. Caution beware of using su...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 23 protecting your computer during electrical storms if an electrical storm occurs in your area, take the following precautions to safeguard your computer after you have closed all applications and powered-down the system: • unplug your computer’s system and a...

  • Page 32: Backing Up Your Data

    Chapter 3, maintaining your computer page 24 note for additional information about viruses, see “fending off computer viruses from the internet” on page 76 . Backing up your data the data stored in your computer is important to you. For that reason, we encourage you to back up your files regularly. ...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 25 3. When the scandisk dialog box appears, select the drive you want to check by clicking its name in the display area. 4. Select the type of test you want to run. 5. Press the start button at the bottom of the dialog box. 6. In most instances, when scandisk ...

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    Chapter 3, maintaining your computer page 26 note if you have a diskette that is has problems, scandisk might be able to repair it. In- sert the problem diskette into the diskette drive and select that drive for scandisk to check. If the utility is able to fix the diskette, copy the diskette content...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 27 the time required to run disk defragmenter depends on how long it has been since you last performed this operation, how full your drive is, how powerful your system unit (cpu) is, and how much random access memory (ram) your computer has. Running the disk d...

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    Chapter 3, maintaining your computer page 28 4. Spray household glass cleaner on a soft, lint-free cloth. Caution never clean the monitor when it is turned on and never apply window cleaner di- rectly on the monitor. 5. Wipe the screen. 6. You can use a fabric softener sheet to help remove any stati...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 29 12. Twist the plastic ring in a clockwise direction to engage it and lock the mouse ball in place. Inspect the work area where the mouse rolls. If you are using a mouse pad that has a cloth surface, clean it with a lint brush. If the mouse pad surface is pl...

  • Page 38: Transporting Your Computer

    Chapter 3, maintaining your computer page 30 transporting your computer if you need to move your computer system, prepare the equipment by following these steps: 1. Close all applications and windows that appear on the screen. 2. Power-down your computer. 3. Disconnect all the components from each o...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 31 chapter 4 4 getting online the internet is a global communications medium that connects individuals, businesses, governments, and educational institutions. The internet can be used on many levels. For example, businesses are finding the internet to be the e...

  • Page 40: Overview of The Internet

    Chapter 4, getting online page 32 overview of the internet the term internet literally means “network of networks”. The internet is a global network connecting millions of computers. It has more than 100 million users worldwide, and that number continues to grow every day. More than 100 countries ar...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 33 accessing the internet your computer comes preinstalled with software for internet access. This software is generally referred to as a browser. To use the browser on the internet, you need to go through an internet service provider (isp). An isp is generall...

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    Chapter 4, getting online page 34 word or phrase that you want to locate. The search program scours the internet for all references to that topic on the various world wide web pages. The search program then lists all the sites it finds so you can select the ones you want to visit. You select the one...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 35 new developments in web software allow video and audio clips to be transmitted from a web site to your computer. Using the audio and video capabilities of the web, companies can provide presentations and demonstrations of their products and services. @xi co...

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    Chapter 4, getting online page 36 information searches the key thought of most computer users today is information access. Although the internet offers a wealth of information, its massive size makes it difficult to locate the information you desire. To simplify this task, the internet offers a numb...

  • Page 45: Internet Access

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 37 through a telnet connection, you get the login prompt of the remote computer. From there, you can log in and use any resource (files, programs, etc.) on the remote system that you have permission to access. Internet access to access the web, you need a soft...

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    Chapter 4, getting online page 38 local or toll-free access numbers the telephone number you dial to connect to your isp and obtain internet access is referred to as an access number. When choosing an isp, select one that offers either a local access number or one that is toll-free (800, 888, or 877...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 39 you should also compare the software that isps provide for accessing the internet. Some isp software is easy to use and comes with complete, easy-to-understand instructions; other access software is more difficult to use and comes with few or highly technic...

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    Chapter 4, getting online page 40 setting up an account with an isp when you decide on an isp, you need to open an account with the company. In return, the isp gives you account identification (id) and a password. Some isps also provide internet-access software, if such software is not pre-installed...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 41 chapter 5 5 upgrading your computer your computer is designed to meet your current requirements and can be extended to accommodate your future needs. For example, you can expand your computer’s random-access memory (ram), install a second hard drive, instal...

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    Chapter 5, upgrading your computer page 42 precautions to follow before upgrading observe the following precautions when you perform any upgrades on your computer. Avoiding electronic injuries to avoid receiving any electrical shocks when you upgrade your computer, you should take the following prec...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 43 removing loose parts when upgrading your computer, never let loose metal parts remain in your computer. If you accidentally drop a screw or a paper clip in the system, remove it before turning on your computer. If a metal part is touching any part of the ci...

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    Chapter 5, upgrading your computer page 44 3. Lift the panel toward you and pull it away from the computer. 4. To access the hard drive, remove the screw at the other side and at the top. 5. To access power supply and cpu, remove the screw next to the power connector push the power supply straight u...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 45 netraider ™ case (all-beige case) access to the interior of the netraider ™ system is gained by removing the left panel. Follow the procedure below. 1. Facing the front of the system, insert the supplied key into the lock on the left panel and turn clockwis...

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    Chapter 5, upgrading your computer page 46 looking at the inside of your computer once you remove the cover, you can see the major components of the system, such as the hard drive, ram, and microprocessor. Figure 5-1 shows the major components. A brief description of each components follows. Figure ...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 47 • ram (random access memory) your computer uses dual in-line memory modules (dimms) for the random access memory (ram). For information about installing additional memory, see the section “installing and removing ram” on page 48 . • drive bays the front of ...

  • Page 56: Installing and Removing Ram

    Chapter 5, upgrading your computer page 48 installing and removing ram the type of random access memory (ram) your computer supports is referred to as a dimm (dual in–line memory module). Dimms are available in many configurations and specifications. When you decide to add ram, be sure you obtain th...

  • Page 57: Installing A Hard Drive

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 49 1. Turn off the computer and follow the other recommendations in the section “precautions to follow before upgrading” on page 42 . 2. Remove the system unit cover (see “accessing the interior of your computer” on page 43 ). 3. Gently push down the tabs secu...

  • Page 58: Replacing The Microprocessor

    Chapter 5, upgrading your computer page 50 10. Connect one end of the 40-pin ribbon cable from the ide controller to the back of the new drive. If you cannot connect the cable, turn it around and try inserting it again. (this cable is keyed to prevent it from being inserted the wrong way.) 11. Conne...

  • Page 59: Installing Expansion Cards

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 51 b. Pull the leverage to release the processor from the socket (the processor should come right out). C. Insert the new processor into the socket and secure using the bracket. Installing expansion cards your system board provides isa and pci slots for plug a...

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    Chapter 5, upgrading your computer page 52 5. Insert the card into the expansion slot, applying even pressure to both ends of the card. 6. When the card is seated in the slot, gently press down firmly to secure it in the slot. 7. Use the screw you removed in step 4 to secure the expansion card to th...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 53 want to keep the slot cover in case you remove the expansion card at a later time. 6. Insert the card into the expansion slot, applying even pressure to both ends of the card. 7. When the card is seated in the slot, gently press down firmly to secure it in ...

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    Chapter 5, upgrading your computer page 54.

  • Page 63: Chapter 6

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 55 chapter 6 6 troubleshooting this chapter provides hardware troubleshooting tips. Each section discusses a problem you might encounter. The sections are: • “computer fails to start the first time” on page 56 . • “computer fails to restart in normal mode” on ...

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    Chapter 6, troubleshooting page 56 computer fails to start the first time in the unlikely event your computer fails to start up (boot) for the first time, follow these steps to identify and resolve the problem: 1. Be sure the computer system and monitor are plugged into working ac outlets. 2. Be sur...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 57 e. Plug the computer's power cord directly into a wall electrical outlet, by- passing any surge protectors, extension cords, or power strips. Test the out- let first with a lamp or similar device to make sure the electrical outlet is working. F. If your mon...

  • Page 66: Monitor Fails to Work

    Chapter 6, troubleshooting page 58 computer fails to restart in normal mode if you cannot start your computer in microsoft® windows® normal mode, start the computer in safe mode. Follow these steps: 1 power-up your computer. 2 when you see the message on the screen, “starting windows 98” or “startin...

  • Page 67: Monitor Flickers

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 59 monitor flickers if your monitor flickers, perform the following steps to identify and resolve the problem: 1. Turn your monitor off and then on again. 2. If the flicker persists and if your monitor has a degauss button, press it to remove any magnetic fiel...

  • Page 68: Mouse Fails to Work

    Chapter 6, troubleshooting page 60 mouse fails to work if your mouse fails to work, perform the following steps to identify and resolve the problem: 1. Be sure the mouse is connected to the appropriate connector on the back of the system unit. 2. Inspect the mouse connector for any broken, bent, or ...

  • Page 69: Audio Cds Do Not Work

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 61 computer corporation technical support (see “technical support” on page 81 ). 3. If the cd-rom or dvd-rom is detected when the computer restarts, but still does not work, the problem might be with the cd-rom/dvd-rom drive installed in your computer. Contact...

  • Page 70: The Sound Card Does Not Work

    Chapter 6, troubleshooting page 62 2. If your speaker connections are correct, make sure the speaker volume is high enough for you to hear audio cds. Most speakers have a control for adjusting the volume. In addition, sound cards provide software controls for adjusting speaker volume. Refer to your ...

  • Page 71: Modem Does Not Work

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 63 2. Check your computer’s autoexec.Bat and config.Sys files to make sure they contain the appropriate lines for activating the sound card. For more information, refer to the sound card manual supplied with your computer. 3. Make sure the sound card interrupt...

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    Chapter 6, troubleshooting page 64 caution connecting your analog modem to a digital telephone line will damage the modem. 7. Be sure your modem and communications software are configured for the same com port on your computer. For example, if your modem is configured for the com1 port, make sure yo...

  • Page 73: Chapter 7

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 65 chapter 7 7 computing comfort and safety with the increasing popularity of computers and computer-related work, time spent in front of computers will undoubtedly continue to increase. Evidence suggests that office work involving computers causes more visual...

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    Chapter 7, computing comfort and safety page 66 the main topics in this chapter are: • “examining your work environment” on page 66 • “safety guidelines” on page 71 • “handling your computer equipment” on page 72 • “power supply” on page 72 examining your work environment according to the national r...

  • Page 75: Seating Arrangement

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 67 seating arrangement your chair should fit your body size and shape, and adjust for different activities (such as typing, writing, and talking on the phone). Your chair should help you maintain your spine's natural curves. Alter your working positions throug...

  • Page 76: Keyboard

    Chapter 7, computing comfort and safety page 68 keyboard keyboards have been singled out as contributing to many computer-related injuries, particularly problems with the fingers, hands, wrists, and elbows. When you use the keyboard, your forearms and wrists should form a straight line, and your fin...

  • Page 77: Pointing Devices

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 69 temperature. If, after you take these steps, the keyboard doesn't work, take it to a qualified service provider for repair. If you spill liquid that is greasy, sweet, or sticky, unplug the keyboard and take it to a qualified service provider for repair. Poi...

  • Page 78: Lighting

    Chapter 7, computing comfort and safety page 70 choose a monitor that is sharp enough to read without straining your eyes, and one that is bright enough to match the ambient lighting. Operate your monitor only at a comfortable brightness and contrast. Do not adjust the brightness to its maximum sett...

  • Page 79: Safety Guidelines

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 71 safety guidelines for your own safety and that of your equipment, always follow these guidelines when using your computer: • turn off the computer completely and disconnect the power plug (by removing the plug from the socket, not by pulling the cord) shoul...

  • Page 80: Power Supply

    Chapter 7, computing comfort and safety page 72 warning there is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. The battery should be replaced only with the same type or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Used batteries must be disposed of according to the manufac- tu...

  • Page 81: Appendix A

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 73 appendix a appendix a frequently asked questions this appendix provides answers to the following frequently asked questions: • “preinstalled software” on page 74 . • “monitor has pink or green tint” on page 74 . • “hard disk drive smaller than what was orde...

  • Page 82: Preinstalled Software

    Appendix a, frequently asked questions page 74 preinstalled software monitor has pink or green tint hard disk drive smaller than what was ordered ? Do i need to install the software from the cd-roms and diskettes that were shipped with my computer? ! No. Your computer is shipped with software preins...

  • Page 83: 56 Kbps Modem Speeds

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 75 56 kbps modem speeds disabling call waiting for data calls ? Why can’t i achieve 56,000 bps data connections with my 56 kbps modem? ! Current fcc restrictions limit modem communications to a maximum speed of 53,000 bps over the public telephone network. How...

  • Page 84: Playing Games

    Appendix a, frequently asked questions page 76 playing games fending off computer viruses from the internet ? How do i play games, including dos games, on my new computer? ! The microsoft® windows® operating system comes with some games that are preinstalled on your computer. Other games can be inst...

  • Page 85: Checking Available Memory

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 77 checking available memory checking available disk space ? How can i check how much available memory is on my computer? ! Follow these steps: 1. Click the start button in the microsoft® windows® taskbar. 2. Then click the settings and control panel option fr...

  • Page 86: Cmos Messages

    Appendix a, frequently asked questions page 78 connecting two parallel devices cmos messages ? How can i connect two parallel devices to my computer? ! Like other computers, your @xi computer comes with a single parallel connector. If you want to connect two parallel devices to your computer, find o...

  • Page 87: Connecting Pcs

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 79 connecting pcs what is a cookie? Switching to and from daylight savings time ? Can i connect my new computer to another computer to share files? ! Yes. You can connect two pcs together to share files. Both should be running the same file-sharing programs, s...

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    Appendix a, frequently asked questions page 80

  • Page 89: Appendix B

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 81 appendix b 1 contact information for your convenience, @xi computer corporation provides a number of ways for you to contact us. You can also contact our sales department through e-mail at sales@xicomputer.Com hardware technical support for international cu...

  • Page 90: 24-Hour Fax Number

    Appendix b, contact information page 82 . To expedite a response, please include your name, company name, a brief description of the problem, and the @xi serial number for your system. You can find this number on the back of every system. To expedite a response, please include your name, company nam...

  • Page 91: Technical Support Issues

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 83 technical support issues if you have a technical problem with your computer, please follow these recommendations before contacting technical support: • be sure your computer is connected properly to a grounded ac outlet that is supplying power. If you use a...

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    Appendix b, contact information page 84.

  • Page 93: Appendix C

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 85 appendix c 2 warranty & fcc information three years/one year limited warranties and support for @ computer systems limited warranties @xi computer corporation (here under “@xi”) warrants the hardware (but not the software) included in the original computer ...

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    Appendix c, warranty & fcc information page 86 replacement part, telephone technical assistance will be provided. Installation hardware labor will be provided at the client site only if the client chose (at the time of the original purchase) to purchase on-site service from an @xi-authorized third-p...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 87 at @xi discretion to verify the warranty and original configuration. For the best quality of service, @xi requires the customer to call while at the @xi system he/ she is requesting support for, and to be capable of interacting with it while on the phone, a...

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    Appendix c, warranty & fcc information page 88 savings or other direct and indirect damages arising out of the use or inability to use any @xi product. The above limited warranties are void if the @xi system has been damaged, altered or rendered defective in any way, by, but not limited to: a): acci...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 89 re-sellable condition”. Such a restocking fee is set at the sole discretion of @xi after inspection of the returned product(s). Software products and special order items are not eligible for the 30 days money back guarantee. Thirty-day money-back guarantee ...

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    Appendix c, warranty & fcc information page 90 with an exclusive express parts replacement program. Within the validity and applicability of the @xi limited warranty, in the event one or more components of an @xi product(s) is found to be faulty or defective, @xi will ship the replacement part(s) to...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 91 on site service installation hardware labor will be provided at the client site only if the client chose, at the time of the original purchase only, to purchase on-site service from an @xi-authorized third-party service provider. On site service will be pro...

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    Appendix c, warranty & fcc information page 92 additional warranty information the purchaser may request further information on how to obtain warranty service by contacting the @xi computer corporation customer service & support team at: 1-800-432-0486, fax # 1-949-498-0257, or by writing to: @xi co...

  • Page 101: Interference Statements

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 93 computer to the new software user. Any backup copies of the software must be destroyed after seller transfers ownership of the computer to the purchaser. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to create backup copies of the software and comply with any a...

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    Appendix c, warranty & fcc information page 94 class a equipment this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equ...

  • Page 103: Communications Du Canada

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 95 class b clauses notice 1 changes or modifications not expressly approved by party responsible for compliance may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Notice 2 shielded interface cables and i/o cards, if any, must be used in order to comply w...

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    Appendix c, warranty & fcc information page 96.

  • Page 105: Appendix D

    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 97 appendix d 3 glossary this glossary defines the technical terms in this user’s guide. Ambient lighting light that is scattered everywhere in the room. Instead of being directed to a certain location, ambient lighting is scattered all over and lights objects...

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    Appendix d, glossary page 98 brownout a temporary reduction in power, which can last from seconds to hours. Brownouts are the most significant of power problems. During periods of high demand, utility companies sometimes cause a brownout intentionally to provide minimal power to everyone. Browser a ...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 99 central processing unit (cpu) the “brains” of a computer, which interprets and executes instructions. Dimm an acronym for dual in-line memory module, a small circuit board that holds memory chips. A single dimm has a 64-bit path to the memory chips, compare...

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    Appendix d, glossary page 100 hard drive a mechanism that reads and writes data on a hard disk. Many disk drives improve their performance through a technique called caching. The most common interfaces for transferring data between a hard disk and a computer are ide and scsi. Internet service provid...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 101 parallel processes that occur at the same time. For example, a parallel printer can receive more than one bit at a time. Compare with serial. Peripheral any hardware device that is attached to the computer, such as a monitor, printer, plotter, or modem. Pi...

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    Appendix d, glossary page 102 simm an acronym for single in-line memory module, a small printed circuit board holds a group of memory chips. Simms hold up to nine ram chips. The computer bus from a simm to the actual memory chips is 32 bits wide, compared to the 64-bit-wide path by dimms. Because pe...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 103 t-1 line a heavy copper wire connection, divided into 24 64 kb channels at a maximum capacity of 1.54 mb. T-3 line a 45 megabyte line, equivalent to 28 t-1 lines. Trackball basically an upside-down mouse. Rather than sliding the entire device to direct cur...

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    Appendix d, glossary page 104.

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 105 4 index numerics 56 kbps modem speed (faq) 75 a amperage, checking 22 antistatic grounding 42 antivirus software 23 b backing up data 24 blue text, link indicator 3 c call waiting, disabling (faq) 75 call waiting, disabling (faq) 79 cd (audio) failure to w...

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    Index page 106 upgrading 41 viruses avoiding (faq) 76 description of 23 connections computer to another computer (faq) 79 keyboard 13 modem 14 monitor 12 mouse 13 network interface card (nic) 15 parallel device 15 peripheral device printer 15 sound card 13 power cord 14 printer 15 sound card 13 cont...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 107 small hard drive 74 switching to daylight savings time 79 file transfer protocol (ftp) 36 floppy disk see disk. Floppy drive see diskette drive. Front panel elements cd-rom/dvd-rom drive 16 diskette drive 16 drives 16 eject button cd-rom/dvd-rom drive 17 d...

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    Index page 108 ergonomic considerations 69 failure to function 58 flickering problems 59 usage guidelines 70 monitor has pink or green tint (faq) 74 mouse cleaning 28 connecting to system unit 13 ergonomic considerations 69 failure to function 60 n network connection 22 network interface card (nic) ...

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    Xi® mtower™ - ntower™ - netraider™ page 109 telephone connecting to modem 14 telephone line 22 disconnecting during electrical storms 23 effect on internet access 38 telnet 36 track selector controls cd-rom/dvd-rom drive 17 trackball ergonomic considerations 69 troubleshooting 55 turning off the com...

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    Index page 110