MSI AP190, User Manual

Page 1: ...G52 A9531X4 AP190 All in One AIO PC MS A953 System ...

Page 2: ... Instructions vi CE Conformity viii FCC B Radio Frequency Interference Statement viii WEEE Statement viii 1 Overview 1 1 Packing Contents 1 2 System Overview 1 3 Component Replacement Upgrade 1 9 2 Getting Started 2 1 Safety Comfort Tips 2 2 Hardware Setup 2 3 3 System Operations 3 1 Power Management 3 2 Network Connection Windows 7 3 4 Network Connection Windows 8 3 7 System Recovery Windows 7 3 ...

Page 3: ... take every care in the preparation of this document but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents Our products are under continual improve ment and we reserve the right to make changes without notice Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners Revision Revision Date V1 0 2013 09 ...

Page 4: ...product has been discontinued depending on the official regulations declared at the time Please contact the manufacturer via http support msi com for the detailed information about the acquisition of spare parts Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user s manual please contact your place of purchase or local distributor Alternatively pleas...

Page 5: ...ament and the Council MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at http www msi com html popup csr evmtprtt_pcm html Battery Information European Union Batteries battery packs and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste Please use the public collection system to return recycle or treat them in compliance with the local regulations Taiwan For better ...

Page 6: ...outlet Do not disable the protective earth pin from the plug The equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket outlet Always unplug the AC power cord before installing any add on card or mod ule to the equipment Always disconnect the AC power cord or switch the wall socket off if the equipment would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption The ventilator on the...

Page 7: ...3 Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the equip ment If any of the following situations arises get the equipment checked by service personnel The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has penetrated into the equipment The equipment has been exposed to moisture The equipment does not work well or you can not get it w...

Page 8: ...r relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com pliance could void the user s autho...

Page 9: ...and smart digital lifestyle using an LED backlit display to increase clarity while reducing the burden to the eyes With the compact chassis and flexible stand it blends technology with life making computers easier to use suitable for both individuals and businesses ...

Page 10: ... Driver Utility Disc User Manual Quick Guide Keyboard Optional Mouse Optional Stylus Optional Please contact us immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing The illustrations are for reference only and your packing contents may slightly vary depending on the model you purchased ...

Page 11: ... other interactive applications 3 LED Indicator Optional The LED indicator indicates when it is recording The LED indicator should be on when device is capturing video and off when the device is not capturing video 4 Display The 18 5 inch LED backlit display is with an optimal resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and standard proportion of 16 9 widescreen 5 Stereo Speakers The built in stereo speakers ...

Page 12: ...rview 1 4 Rear View 5 6 9 10 7 12 8 11 1 1 1 1 4 3 2 Important We suggest that you connect the AC DC adapter to your AIO PC first and then connect the AC power cord to the socket outlet for safety concerns ...

Page 13: ...High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an all digital audio video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams HDMI supports all TV format includ ing standard enhanced or high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable 6 Serial Port Optional The serial port supports barcode scanners barcode printers bill printers credit card machine etc 7 Serial Port The se...

Page 14: ...icrophone Jack This connector is provided for microphones 11 Line Out Jack This connector is provided for headphones or speakers 12 TV Tuner Antenna Connector Optional This connector is provided for digital TV tuner antenna Important High speed devices are recommended for USB 3 0 ports whereas low speed devices such as mouse or keyboard are suggested to be plugged into the USB 2 0 ports on the rea...

Page 15: ...glows when the monitor is turned on and goes off when the monitor is shut down 3 Hard Disk Drive LED This indicator shows the activity status of the HDD It flashes when the system is ac cessing data on the HDD and remains off when no disk activity is detected 4 System Power Button Press the system power button to turn the system on or off 5 Monitor Power Button Press the monitor power button to tu...

Page 16: ... up to 40 making life more efficient than ever 11 Card Reader Drive The built in card reader may support various types of memory cards 12 Power Jack The AC DC adapter converts AC power to DC power for this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the PC To prevent damage to the PC always use the supplied power adapter 13 Optical Disc Drive A DVD Super Multi drive is integrated for y...

Page 17: ...ls users purchased For any further information on the product users purchased please contact the local dealer Do not attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product if you are not an authorized dealer or service center since it may cause the warranty void It is strongly recommended that you contact the authorized dealer or service center for any upgrade or replace service ...

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Page 19: ...ng Started This chapter provides you with the information on hard ware setup procedures While connecting peripheral devices be careful in holding the devices and use a grounded wrist strap to avoid static electricity ...

Page 20: ...straight and keep a good posture Adjust the chair s back if available to support your back comfortably Place you feet flat and naturally on the floor so that your knees and elbows have the proper position about 90 degree when operating Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists Adjust the angle position of the AIO PC to have an optimal view Avoid using your PC in a place where dis...

Page 21: ... Positioning Your System 1 Place your system on a flat and steady surface such as a table or desk 2 Tilt the display and pull the stand outwards to your desired extent Make sure the system is securely positioned before powering it on ...

Page 22: ...he adapter to the AIO PC 3 Plug the male end of the AC power cord to the electrical outlet 3 2 1 Important We suggest that you connect the AC DC adapter to your AIO PC first and then connect the AC power cord to the socket outlet for safety concerns Powering on the System Press the power button to power on the system ...

Page 23: ...Chapter 3 System Operations This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations Important All information is subject to change without prior notice ...

Page 24: ...ontrol Panel System and Security Then click on the Power Options link Select a power plan that suits your personal needs You may also fine tune the settings by clicking Change plan settings The Shut Down Computer menu presents the options of Sleep S3 S4 Shut Down S5 for rapid and easy management of your system power Power Management in Windows 8 Power Options in Windows OS allow you to control the...

Page 25: ...et to behave in the following ways when the system is operating on AC power Turn off the display after 15 minutes Initiate Sleep after 30 minutes Waking the System Up The computer shall be able to wake up from power saving mode in response to a com mand from any of the following the power button the network Wake On LAN the mouse the keyboard Energy Saving Tips Turn off the monitor by pressing the ...

Page 26: ...ntrol Panel 2 Select Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet 3 Select Broadband PPPoE to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password 4 Type the information from your Internet Service Provider ISP and click Connect to establish your LAN connection ...

Page 27: ...ect to the Internet under Network and Internet 3 Select Wireless to connect using a wireless router or a wireless network 4 A list of available WLAN connections pops up Choose a connection from the list or click Open Network and Sharing Center to establish a new connection ...

Page 28: ... Sharing Center 6 Followingly choose Manually connect to a wireless network and click Next to con tinue 7 Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click Next to pro ceed 8 A new WLAN connection has been made Click Close to exit or select Change con nection settings to modify the WLAN settings ...

Page 29: ...nection Windows 8 Wired LAN 1 Go to Start Control Panel 2 Select View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 3 To establish a new connection select Network and Sharing Center 4 Select Set up a new connection or network ...

Page 30: ... Connect to the Internet 6 Select Broadband PPPoE to connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password 7 Type the information from your Internet Service Provider ISP and click Connect to establish your LAN connection ...

Page 31: ...elect Network and Sharing Center under Network and Internet in Control Panel 4 Select Set up a new connection or network 5 Followingly choose Manually connect to a wireless network and click Next to con tinue 6 Enter information for the wireless network you intend to add and click Next to pro ceed 7 A new WLAN connection has been made Click Close to exit or select Change con nection settings to mo...

Page 32: ...install the OS with other built in languages Before using the Recovery Tool please back up the important data saved on your sys tem drive to other storage devices If the following solution fails to recover your system please contact the authorized local distributor or service center for further assistance Recovering the System with the F3 Hotkey If the system encounters non recoverable problems it...

Page 33: ...d Recover to factory default System Backup It is highly recommended that users back up the system as the solution in the event of a catastrophic disk failure or other accidents Follow the instructions below to continue 1 Select Backup System to enter Alternatively select X or press Esc on the key board to exit ...

Page 34: ...elect BACKUP to start the system backup immediately The Initial Backup The initial backup may take a while Please let it complete without interruption Subsequent Backups Subsequent backups will replace the previous backup files ...

Page 35: ...se note that it may take a while Do not switch off the power or it may cause unknown damage to the system 4 Alternatively select CANCEL to stop the system backup immediately Please do not switch off the power while the system backup cancellation is in progress ...

Page 36: ...eturn the system to a previous state with the backup files that users created and saved in the hard disk drive beforehand If no backup files are available the system will be restored to the default setup Follow the instructions below to continue 1 Select Restore System to enter Alternatively select X or press Esc on the key board to exit ...

Page 37: ... system can recover to the previous backup or de fault setup Alternatively select CANCEL to stop the system restore immediately With backup files restoring the system to the previous backup Without backup files restoring the system to the default setup ...

Page 38: ...itch off the power or it may cause unknown damage to the system 4 The following message indicates a successful system restore Press OK to finish Restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual If the restore process fails or is interrupted please start the whole procedure all over again ...

Page 39: ...ill be restored to factory default Follow the instructions below to continue 1 Select Recover to factory default to enter Alternatively select X or press Esc on the keyboard to exit 2 The system will be recovered to factory settings All data will be gone Make sure all important data have been backed up Select NEXT to continue Alternatively select CANCEL to stop ...

Page 40: ...3 18 3 Please select OK so that the system can recover its default setup 4 The system recovery is in progress Please note that it may take a while Do not switch off the power or it may cause unknown damage to the system ...

Page 41: ...ng message indicates a successful system recovery Press OK to fin ish Restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual If the recovery process fails or is interrupted please start the whole procedure all over again ...

Page 42: ...t to install the OS with other built in languages Before using the System Recovery Function please backup the important data saved on your system drive to other storage devices If the following solution fails to recover your system please contact the authorized local distributor or service center for further assistance Creating System Recovery Discs For the first time use it is highly recommended ...

Page 43: ... created beforehand Follow the instructions below to continue 1 Insert the recovery disc into the optical disc drive 2 Select Settings on Desktop then Change PC settings to enter PC settings main page General Advanced startup and click Restart now to restart the system 3 After booting up following screen will pop up select the Use a device to continue ...

Page 44: ... Windows OS starts loading files 7 The system recovery menu pops up Hard Disk Recovery will format the whole HDD All data on the HDD will be erased while all settings will be restored to manu facturer default Select Hard Disk Recovery only when your HDD is infected with fatal viruses and no solution can be found except a clear cleanup of the HDD ...

Page 45: ...ct System Partition Recovery to restore the system 8 The system recovery will format your HDD partition Make sure that the important data have been backed up Click YES to continue click NO to stop the system recovery Click YES again to reconfirm click NO to stop the system recovery 9 DO NOT turn off the system power while performing the system recovery function or it may cause unknown damage to th...

Page 46: ...ing message indicates successful system recovery Press OK to restart the system and access the Windows operating system as usual 11 If the recovery process is interrupted or failed please repeat the recovery proce dures from the beginning ...

Page 47: ...on finding issues with Windows files it will attempt to repair your PC If your PC isn t running well you can refresh it without losing your personal files 1 Select Settings on Desktop then Change PC settings to enter PC settings main page General Refresh your PC without affecting your files and click Get started 2 It will show the changes which will be made during the process click Next to continu...

Page 48: ...ge indicates that your PC is ready to be refreshed click refresh to start This might take a while 4 After the refresh process ends you will be back to Windows Start Screen where you can find all default Windows 8 utilities and widgets ...

Page 49: ... back to original factory settings 1 Select Settings on Desktop then Change PC settings to enter PC settings main page General Remove everything and reinstall Windows and click Get started 2 It will show the changes to be made during the process click Next to continue ...

Page 50: ...hich drive you want to clean for a hard disk with multiple partitions 4 Now select either to remove files or to fully clean drives according to your needs 5 It is now ready to reset your PC click Reset and follow the on screen instructions to restart your PC ...

Page 51: ...Appendix A Troubleshooting ...

Page 52: ... choose one of the following steps 1 Press Ctrl Alt Del keys then choose Shut Down 2 Press and hold the power button till the system is off 3 Unplug the power cable from the system My microphone does not work 1 For built in microphone please go to Start Control Panel Sounds and Audio Devices Audio to check if it is muted 2 If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugge...

Page 53: ...If you see video but cannot hear audio check the media player Also make sure the speakers and the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer are not muted 5 Check if the drivers are installed properly Click Start Control Panel System Device Manager 6 A dirty or scratched disc may cause the computer to hang when it is trying to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and check ...