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1.1 Front view of the computer
The following section shows the locations of the connectors on the front of the
computer.
Power button
Hard disk drive indicator
Power indicator
Optical drives
Front digital connectorsReset
Power button: Press this button to turn on/off your computer.
Reset: Press this button to restart your computer. We recommend that you do not perform this operation in
normal condition.
Hard disk drive indicator: Indicates the read/write operation of the hard disk drive .
Front digital connectors: Pull down the cover plate of the front digital ports to expose a number of ports,
such as the USB connector, as shown below. 
						

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USB
connectorUSB
connector
Speaker/
headphone connectorMicrophone 
connector
USB connector: Used to attach devices
that require a USB connection.
Speaker/headphone connector: Used to
attach a microphone to your computer
when you want to record voice or capture
other sounds. Unplug the speaker
connector and connect the headphone
connector to use headphone.
Microphone connector: Connect to the
microphone to input the captured sound
into your computer.
Note: No diskette drive is included in this
model. There might be an icon of diskette drive
in Windows. However, it does not work when
clicking on it.
1.2 Rear view of the computer
The following section shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer.
Not all computer models will have the following connectors.
Power connector
Standard keyboard connector
Standard mouse connector
Serial connector
VGA monitor connector
USB connector
Microphone connector
Speaker/headphones connector
Audio line in connector
ModemParallel connector
Ethernet connector
Externtal VGA card connector
Telephone
LCD power connector 
						

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Power connector: Used to supply power to the computer.
LCD power connector: Used to supply power to the LCD.
Standard mouse connector: Used to attach a mouse to a standard connector.
Standard keyboard connector: Used to attach a keyboard to a standard connector.
Serial connector: Used to attach serial devices that uses a 9-pin serial connector.
Parallel connector: Used to attach devices that requires a 25-pin parallel connection.
VGA monitor connector: Used to attach a VGA monitor to the computer.
Note: The VGA monitor connector in your computer is disabled when a monitor is connected to the external VGA card
connector on your computer.
USB connector: Used to attach devices that require a USB connection.
Ethernet connector: Used to attach to an Ethernet-type local area network or to a cable modem
Microphone connector: Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record voice or
capture other sounds.
Speaker/headphones connector: Used to attach a speaker or headphones. Unplug the speaker
connector and connect the headphone connector to use headphone.
Audio line in connector: Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo
system.
External VGA card connector: Used to attach a VGA monitor to the computer. If the VGA card has a S-
video port, then it can be connected to the TV to output the video signal. (Some models have external
VGA card.)
Modem: Used to attach your computer to a telephone line for modem use.
Telephone: Used to attach a telephone line to your computer for modem use.
1.3 Speakers
Power switchVolume adjustment
Connect the main speaker
Connect the sub speaker
Power Cable Speaker/headphones cable 
						

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1.4 Connecting the monitor and speakers to the computer
Monitor Data CablePower CableLine in Cable
Monitor Data Cable
Power CableLine in Cable
1.5 Helpful tips on the installation
Follow the connection according to the above illustrations.
Keep an appropriate distance between the speakers and the monitor to avoid possible magnetic interference.
Make sure that the monitor is connected to the computer.
Check to make sure that the screws in the video signal cable are secure.
If your computer does not have an external VGA card, connect the video signal cable to the VGA monitor connector. 
						

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This chapter provides the following:
By using the OneKey Recovery function, it will restore your C partition back to the
orginal factory default or to the most recent backup saved. All data in the C
partition will then be erased. Other partitions in the hard disk will not change.
 Note: Your C partition must use the  FAT32 partition
format to successfully use the OneKey Recovery
function.
OneKey Recovery
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System Recovery
Follow the instructions on the screen. Press
E to confirm the recovery.
Note: Please make sure to backup all your
data before performing a system recovery. If
this is not done, all data in the C partition will
be lost.
System Recovery
Press “Recovery” button on the keyboard
when the startup screen displays.
Press key ( R ) and ( r ) to select “System
Recovery”, and press key “Enter” to
confirm.
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System Backup
To perform a system back press key ( R )
and ( r ) to select “System Backup”, and
press key “Enter” to confirm. This software
enables you to backup the current data in
the C partition.
Note:
1. When you backup the data in the C parti-
tion, the default backup in the hidden par-
tition, or the last saved backup, will be over-
written.
2.Do not change the size or location of the C
partition after you make the backup. Oth-
erwise, the backup data will not be able to
be successfully restored.
System Recovery
The recovery process will take a few
minutes, so please be patient. You do not
want to interrupt the operation.
System Recovery
After the recovery is completed, you will be
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System Backup
Press E to confirm the backup and to
continue.
System Backup
System backup operation may automatically
use the un-allocated disk space from the
end of the disk if needed.
Press E to confirm the backup and to
continue.
System Backup
Follow the instructions on the screen. Press
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Backup Uninstallation
If you do not need the backup data any
more, you can uninstall the backup to free
up the space on the hard disk.
Press key ( R ) and ( r ) to select “Backup
Uninstallation”, and press key “Enter” to
confirm.
System Backup
The backup process will take a few minutes,
so please be patient. You do not want to
interrupt the operation.
System Backup
After the backup is completed, you will be
prompted to restart your computer.