Given proper care and maintenance, your CTL Computer System will provide you with years of reliable operation. Although you are no doubt eager to get your system set up and running, spending a few minutes familiarizing yourself with this User Manual will help to ensure that your system is set up correctly and that you are aware of the resources contained within should you have any questions at a later point. NOTE The next few pages contain important information on notational conventions, license

These programs consume system resources, so load them judiciously. • Keep your drives in order - A well-organized hard drive directory system helps you reduce wasteful clutter on your drives, freeing up space for important applications and data. • Defragment your hard drives - Hard drives store files by placing pieces of them in random clusters and keeping a list of the clusters that store each file. Using the box and cubbyhole analogy, the hard drive places some of the file in a cubbyhole, not

Check your software to verify that the volume settings are not turned off. check both the System and Multimedia in Control Panel to ensure that you have the proper settings for your sound card (consult your sound card/audio subsystem manual and your Windows documentation). Check your software to verify that the volume settings are not turned off. Most likely cause: software driver not loaded. One or more of the steps described below may require you to work inside your computer. Please read the W

applies to you. • 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 all open applications, with the op

For example, most 15" monitors have a viewable area of 13.5" to 13.9". • Dot pitch - The dot pitch specification for a display monitor indicates how sharp the image can be displayed. It is measured in fractions of millimeters and the smaller the number, the sharper the image. In a cathode ray tube display with a shadow mask, the dot pitch is the distance between the holes in the shadow mask. The shadow mask is a metal screen filled with holes through which the electron beams pass to focus on a s

Voltage spikes caused by phenomena such as storms, transmission problems, and appliances can easily damage your computer. The Ergonomic Workspace An ergonomic workspace allows you to work efficiently and comfortably for longer periods of time. Here are some general ergonomic guidelines and recommendations to keep in mind when setting up your system: • Position your system so that the monitor and keyboard are directly in front of you. Contact your CTL Dealer or Representative if you need to order