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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 productivity and provide you with a new level of
entertainment and educational opportunities.
Your CTL Computer System has been individually hand-assembled and tested by a highly trained
CTL Production Technician. Given proper care and maintenance, your CTL Computer System will
provide you with years of reliable operation. Although you are no
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Important Information Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Throughout this guide, blocks of text will be displayed inside two parallel bold lines to indicate a Note, Caution, or Warning, described below: NOTE A NOTE details important information to keep in mind. No personal injury or equipment damage will occur from disregarding a note. CAUTION! A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data and how to avoid the problem. WARNING! WARNING! A WARNING
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Typographical and Listing Conventions The following list defines typographical conventions used to depict specific elements of text used in this manual: • Titles of windows, names of buttons and icons, and menu options that appear on the display screen are presented in bold. Example: Click Start • Labels that appear on the keyboard keys are enclosed in brackets. Example: [Enter] • Certain functions require you to press a series of keys simultaneously. Example: [Alt]+[F4]
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System Configuration Your CTL computer comes fully tested and configured for optimum performance and compatibility. CTL’s engineers have used considerable expertise and spent a great deal of time in the installation, configuration, and optimization of your hardware and software. It is important that you take steps to protect your investment. Please note the following items: • You are responsible for any changes made to the original configuration. • You are responsible for recons
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Exclusions from CTL Corporation Limited Warranty Programs All other expressed and implied warranties for CTL products purchased from CTL after January 1, 2002 are hereby disclaimed. If this product is not in good working order as warranted above, CTL Corporation’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be repair or replacement as stated above. In no event will CTL Corporation be liable to the customer or any third party for any damages in excess of the purchase price of the product. This limita
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Your Serial Numbers Please use the space below to write your system’s serial number. System Serial Number: ________________________________ Warranty Number: ________________________________ These numbers are located on the back of your computer. Should you ever need to call CTL Technical Services, you must have this number readily available so that diagnostic information about your computer can be pulled up. If You Have Problems Your system left our facilities in per
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Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment generates and uses radio frequency and if not installed and used properly (that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions) may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B FCC computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide re
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 CTL Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Valeo™, Vision™ & Vista™ 10 Vector™ 10 Meridian™ 10 Nexus™ 10 Chapter 2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Computer Workspace 11 The Ergonomic Workspace 11 Electrical Outlets 12 Unpa
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FireWire™ IEEE 1394 26 Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) 26 Network Interface Card (NIC) 26 FAX/Modem 27 Operating System 27 Security 28 Power Management 28 Chapter 4 Getting the Most From Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 How to Get Maximum Performance From Your Computer 29 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. CTL Models CTL Corporation desktop systems are available in six distinct series: Valeo™, Vision™, Vista™, Vector™, Meridian™ and Nexus™. The systems in each series have been designed with specific functions in mind and are geared towards various computing environments. Valeo, Vision and Vista The computer systems in the Valeo, Vision and Vista series are highly flexible computer systems designed to be used in a wide variety of environments including Home, Industrial and Small Off
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2. Getting Started This chapter contains information needed to set up your computer for the first time. It includes information on planning your workspace, ergonomics, unpacking your new computer, and connecting components and peripherals. Computer Workspace It is important that your computer be properly set up in order to protect your system and provide a comfortable workspace. Some important questions to ask when designating a location for your new computer: • Do you have suf
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• Your chair should provide good lumbar (lower back) support. • Your forearms should be horizontal and wrists in a comfortable neutral position while typing or using the mouse. • There should be space to rest your hands on your desk while using the keyboard/mouse. • Allow your upper arms to hang naturally at your sides. • Sit erect, keeping your feet flat on the floor and your thighs level. • Make sure your feet are supporting the weight of your legs and not the front edge of y
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Unpacking Your System Make sure the location you select for your new computer has room for the monitor, keyboard, mouse, case, speakers, printer, and other components. Be sure the electrical outlets are grounded and that you are using a surge suppressor. Examine shipping containers for holes, smashed corners, dents, watermarks, or other damage that may have occurred during shipping. Notify CTL immediately if any of these signs of damage are present. WARNING! Do not install or at
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Identifying Ports CTL computers are built-to-order and the layout and configuration of your system determines the location of the different connectors. It is important that you pay particular attention to the labels above the connectors when attaching the components. Figure 2-1 illustrates a typical back panel on a computer. While the locations of the connectors may vary, the connectors themselves are universal, i.e., all serial ports are alike and so on. Before you make any connections
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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 connect a joystick or game pad. This port is on the front control panel of some computers. Be aware that the standard Thick Ethernet connector is identical to the game port connector. VGA Monitor Port Externally, the VGA monitor port connector is the same size as a 9-pin serial port, but is female and has 15 pins arranged in three rows. Be careful when
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Making Connections Please read the following warning and cautionary notes before making any connections. WARNING! Route all cables where no one will trip on them and where the cables will not be subject to abrasion or other damage. Frayed cables could cause personal injury and/or damage to your computer. CAUTION! To avoid damage, make sure your computer is completely powered off before connecting or disconnecting an electronic device such as a peripheral. CAUTION! Do not F
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• 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 monitor power cord to the monitor and the other end to a surge suppressor. 7. Connect one end of the system power cord to the system and the other end to a surge suppressor. Make sure the power supply’s voltage selector is set to 115V and the emergency switch is pressed down to the negative (-) symbol. 8. Before you turn your computer on, be sure to
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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 achieve maximum performance from your computer. Turning Your System On The Power and Reset buttons for most systems are located on the front of the computer case and are clearly marked. Refer to “General Controls and Indicators,” described later in this chapter for more information on the operation of these buttons. Turning Your System Off T
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applies to you. Restart Procedures • If you are using Windows XP, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows Me, click Start at the bottom left of your screen, then select Shut Down. Click Restart from the menu that appears. Your computer will reboot. • Press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del]. If you are in DOS, this will cause your computer to reboot. In Windows XP, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional or Windows Me, this will open a window that lists
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• Powering the system off after completing your work - This alternative is best if you use the computer infrequently, especially where the periods of use are short. • Leaving the system on and only powering off at the end of the day - If you use your computer many times a day or for long periods, it is probably better to leave it on. Applications such as voicemail and fax may require that the system be constantly on. Most office computers fall into this category. Some tips: o If your
