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C-Series User Manual
Edition 1
Copyright © Research Machines plc 1999.
All rights reserved. Although you may make copies of this manual for your
own use, you may make no other form of copy of any part of it without our
written permission.
AT and IBM are registered trademarks of International Business
Machines.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
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Because our policy is to improve our products and services continually,
we may make changes without notice. We have tried to keep the
information in this manual completely accurate, but we cannot be held
responsible for the consequences of any errors or omissions.
Research Machines plc,
New Mill House,
183 Milton Park,
ABINGDON,
Oxon.
OX14 4SE.
Telephone: Abingdon (01235) 826000
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Contents
Introduction 1
Safety 2
Plugs and Sockets 3
Cables 3
Fuses 3
Ventilation and Dust Protection 3
Other Precautions 4
Conventions Used in this Manual 5
Chapter 1 Getting Started 7
Before you Start 8
Disks and Manuals 9
Setting up the Computer 9
Security Considerations 10
Environment Considerations 11
Looking after Yourself 13
Starting Up 14
Chapter 2 System Description 17
Variations between Models 17
The Front of the Computer 18
The Rear of the Computer 20
Using Disks and Disk Drives 23
Hard Disks 23
Floppy Disks 25
CD-ROM Drives 28
The Keyboard 29
Typewriter-like Keys 30
Function Keys 32
Numeric Keypad 33
Special Keypads 34
Key Combinations 34
The Mouse 34
The Monitor 35
Contents
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Connecting to a Printer 36
Compatibility 36
Choosing a Printer 37
Setting up a Printer 37
How to Select the Printer 38
Setting Serial Communication Parameters 39
Testing your Printer 39
Connecting to a Network 40
Chapter 3 Fitting Hardware Options 41
Internal Structure of the Computer 42
The Cover of the Computer 43
Removing the Cover 43
Replacing the Cover 44
Protecting Against Static Electricity 45
Adapter Cards 46
Handling Adapter Cards 47
Fitting a Card 48
Removing a Card 50
DIMMs 51
Fitting a DIMM 52
Removing a DIMM 54
System Board Upgrades 55
Processor 55
Fitting a Processor 55
Drive Upgrades 56
Fitting a Drive 56
Chapter 4 Maintenance, Service and Troubleshooting 59
Looking After Your Computer 59
General Maintenance 59
Moving and Re-packing the Computer 60
Servicing 61
Problem Solving 62
Computer 62
Keyboard 62
Mouse 63
Peripherals 63
Monitor 63
Software 64
Forgotten Passwords 65
Contents
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Hard Disk Problems 66
Error Messages During Start-up 67
Before you Ring for Help 71
Chapter 5 Technical Information 73
General Specification 73
System Board 73
Power Requirements 73
Battery 74
Physical Specifications 74
Safety 75
Ergonomics 75
Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) 75
Environmental Factors 75
Connectors 76
Video Signal Connector 76
Monitor Power Connector 77
Serial Connector 77
Parallel Connector 78
Mouse and Keyboard Connector 79
System Setup (CMOS) Program 79
Changing the password 80
Glossary 81
Index 89
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Introduction
Welcome to the C-Series User Manual. This manual provides you
with most of the information you need to use your C-Series
computer.
This manual includes:
•familiarising yourself with your computer including monitor, disk
drives, memory, printers and other equipment
•upgrading your computer by fitting extra options
•troubleshooting, if things go wrong
•technical information about your computer
•glossary, which explains all the technical terms used in this
manual.
We do not expect you to read every chapter in this manual before
you start using your computer. However, we suggest you read
through this introduction, Chapter 1:- Getting Started and Chapter
2:-System Description.
Important:
Read the Safety section (on pages 2through 5) before you start using your
computer.
Refer to this manual whenever you need further information on
how to operate your computer.
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This Windows icon is the ‘RM PC Help’ icon which loads the RM PC
help file. This file is pre-installed on all C-Series computers with a
hard disk drive fitted as standard and provides
help on setting up and optimising the performance of your
computer. Wherever you see this icon in this manual it indicates
that there is additional help or more detailed information available
in the Help file. The RM PC Help file also includes updates
covering new features or improvements that may not yet be
incorporated into this manual.
Introduction
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Safety
Please read the information on this and the following pages. It
is important for your safety.
WARNING:
Electricity is dangerous - it is vital to earth all mains-powered equipment that is
designed to be earthed. This includes the computer and any peripheral devices
you may be using. Even if a piece of equipment operates correctly, this is no
guarantee of electrical safety. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Hazardous voltages are exposed if the cover of the computer is removed.
This computer is designed to meet the EN60950 safety standard
which apply’s to information technology equipment, including
electrical business equipment.
On the 1st January 1996 the new Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (89/336/EEC) became a legal requirement on all
electrical and electronic equipment. RM products comply fully with
this European Directive.
The relevant standards are EN50082-1 and EN55022 and these
refer to:
•Protection from spurious mains power interference
•Immunity from external radio frequency interference
•Safeguards against static discharges (ESD)
•Reduced radio frequency emission from PCs
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