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User Manual Congratulations! Your new CTL Computer System is a powerful, state-of-the-art electronic product that can both increase your producti

- 10 - 1. CTL Models CTL Corporation desktop systems are available in six distinct series: Valeo™, Vision™, Vista™, Vector™, Meridian™ and Nexus™.

- 11 - 2. Getting Started This chapter contains information needed to set up your computer for the first time. It includes information on planning

- 12 - • Your chair should provide good lumbar (lower back) support. • Your forearms should be horizontal and wrists in a comfortable neutral po

- 13 - Unpacking Your System Make sure the location you select for your new computer has room for the monitor, keyboard, mouse, case, speakers, pr

- 14 - Identifying Ports CTL computers are built-to-order and the layout and configuration of your system determines the location of the different

- 15 - Game, Joystick, or MIDI Port The game port, also sometimes referred to as the MIDI or joystick port, uses a 15-pin female connector to conne

- 16 - Making Connections Please read the following warning and cautionary notes before making any connections. WARNING! Route all cables where

- 17 - • Network. Will vary according to the type of card - could be coaxial cable (BNC) or twisted-pair (RJ-45). 6. Connect one end of the moni

- 18 - 3. Using Your Computer This chapter contains information on using your new CTL system and its components, as well as some tips on how to ac

- 19 - applies to you. Restart Procedures • If you are using Windows XP, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows Me, c

- 2 - Important Information Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Throughout this guide, blocks of text will be displayed inside two parallel bold lines

- 20 - • Powering the system off after completing your work - This alternative is best if you use the computer infrequently, especially where the

- 21 - follow the shutdown procedure described in “Turning Your System Off,” found earlier in this chapter. The power indicator light illuminates

- 22 - ROM drives have an earphone jack and volume control. This allows you to enjoy CD audio even if your computer does not have a sound card and/

- 23 - will slide partway out of the drive. Grasp it by the edges, and lift it gently out of the slot. Tray-equipped CD-ROM: Use the following pro

- 24 - 17GB. Also, DVD-ROM drives can read standard audio or data CDs. If your CTL computer comes with a DVD-ROM drive, please refer to the unit&ap

- 25 - 1024 x 768. Some monitors can achieve resolutions as high as 2048 x 1536. The higher you set the resolution on your monitor, the larger the

- 26 - supported by Windows XP, Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000. Please refer to the device-specific documentation for information on usin

- 27 - Networks may use third-party software such as Novell® or Banyan to configure individual NICs as well as the network itself, or they may rely

- 28 - Security Physical security involves placing the computer in an inherently safe location (for example, in a secured building). Security pers

- 29 - 4. Getting the Most From Your System Like an automobile, a computer gets out of tune with use. This chapter describes how to maintain your

- 3 - Typographical and Listing Conventions The following list defines typographical conventions used to depict specific elements of text used in

- 30 - • Make regular backups of system files, applications, and data - You may inadvertently install software that negatively affects your system

- 31 - 5. Troubleshooting Although your computer system is designed to provide you with trouble-free operation, any system can malfunction. Incorr

- 32 - Operating System Tools Windows XP, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 Professional all include a variety of tools that

- 33 - This procedure requires you to work inside your computer. Please perform the steps listed in the WARNING at the beginning of this chapter be

- 34 - 3. Adjust your monitor's brightness and contrast controls. 4. Ensure that the video cable is properly connected to the video port at

- 35 - 5. Run BIOS Setup to verify that the drive is defined correctly. Refer to the motherboard User Manual for instructions on running BIOS Set

- 36 - check both the System and Multimedia in Control Panel to ensure that you have the proper settings for your sound card (consult your sound ca

- 37 - system. Windows recognizes a standard PS/2 or Serial mouse and installs generic drivers. If this solves the problem, then there is a conflic

- 38 - 3. In Windows, open the Control Panel and select Modem/Diagnostic. Select the modem's COM port, and then click More Info. Make sure Wi

- 39 - 9. Windows will boot without installing any specific drivers. Once in Windows, remove and then re-install the offending driver(s). The pro

- 4 - System Configuration Your CTL computer comes fully tested and configured for optimum performance and compatibility. CTL’s engineers have use

- 40 - 5. After the process of installing from the Quick Restore CD is completed, the computer will reboot automatically. At this point, you need

- 41 - Phillips screwdriver. Note: Only three screws must be removed to open the case. Step 2: Gently slide the cover straight back.

- 42 - Index A AC3 Out, 15 Advanced Power Management, 28 audio port, 14 troubleshooting, 35,36 B backup devices, 24 backups data, 30 system restore

- 43 - troubleshooting, 34 use, 21 G game port, 14, 15 grounding electrical outlets, 12 H hard drive defragmentation, 21 maintenance, 21 troublesho

- 44 - power button, 20 power management, 19, 20 printer connecting, 14, 16 Q quick restore CD use of, 39, 40 R reset button, 19, 21 restart rest

- 5 - Exclusions from CTL Corporation Limited Warranty Programs All other expressed and implied warranties for CTL products purchased from CTL aft

- 6 - Your Serial Numbers Please use the space below to write your system’s serial number. System Serial Number: ________________________________

- 7 - Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment generates and uses radio frequency and if not insta

- 8 - Table of Contents Chapter 1 CTL Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

- 9 - FireWire™ IEEE 1394 26 Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) 26 Network Interface Card (NIC) 26 FAX/Modem