Contents
Main
User Manual
Important Information
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Typographical and Listing Conventions
License Agreements
System Configuration
Warranty
Compatibility
Your Serial Numbers
If You Have Problems
Problem Resolution
CTL Contact Information
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Table of Contents
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1. CTL Models
Valeo, Vision and Vista
Vector
Meridian
Nexus
2. Getting Started
Computer Workspace
The Ergonomic Workspace
Electrical Outlets
Unpacking Your System
Sample Checklist
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Identifying Ports
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Making Connections
Congratulations!
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3. Using Your Computer
Turning Your System On
Turning Your System Off
Shutdown Procedure
Should You Leave Your Computer On?
General Controls and Indicators
Power Button and Indicator Light
Reset Button
Hard Disk Access Indicator
Floppy Disks
CD-ROM Drive
Basic Controls
Loading a Disk
Manually Ejecting a Compact Disk
CD-RW Drive
DVD-ROM Drive
CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo Drive
Other Media
Video Display
The Monitor
The Video Card
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
FireWireTM IEEE 1394
Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI)
Network Interface Card
Network Architecture
Network Connections
Fax/Modem
Operating System
Security
Power Management
4. Getting the Most From Your System
How to Get Maximum Performance From Your Computer?
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5. Troubleshooting
WARNING! FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF YOUR EQUIPMENT
Basic Troubleshooting Procedure
Operating System Tools
Common Questions and Possible Fixes
System and Hard Drive
System will not boot - Power LED is OFF.
System will not boot - Power LED is On.
Display
System appears to be booting - monitor is blank.
Display is on but flickering or garbled - all resolutions
Display is on but flickering or garbled - some resolutions
Floppy Drive
System will not read floppy disks
CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD- RAM & CD-RW/DVD Combo Drives
The CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM or CD- RW/DVD-Combo Drive does not work
Audio
No sound when playing .WAV or .MID files
No sound when playing audio CDs
Keyboard
System does not recognize the keyboard
Mouse
The mouse cursor does not move or moves erratically
Network Interface Card
System detects card, but you cannot access the network
Fax/Modem
System does not recognize the fax/modem
System recognizes fax/modem, but cannot dial-out
Advanced Troubleshooting
Quick Restore CD
How to Use Your Quick Restore CD
Opening Your Computer Case
Opening the Mid-tower Case (CTL CS05D/CS05P4)
Opening the ATX Desktop Case (CTL CS00005/CS03P4)
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Index