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This page
contains answers to all the common questions that we receive on a daily basis.
If you cannot find your answer here, please feel free to contact us.
What Operating System runs on the
CarXPC
in-vehicle computer?
The CarXPC comes standard and pre-loaded with the Windows XP Home
operating system .
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Can I load my own software onto the
CarXPC in-vehicle computer?
Yes! The CarXPC computer is 100% Windows XP compatible. Any
application or game that you run on your Windows XP based home or office
computer should also run on CarXPC.
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How big is the CarXPC computer?
The CarXPC DashTop base unit is 9" x 3" x 11" (225mm x 90mm x 280mm). The standard
screen is a 7 inch VGA monitor although; optionally other screen sizes
are available.
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Does the LCD display connect to the video
out port or the VGA port?
The standard 7” touch screen display is a super sharp, super-clear LCD
that hooks up directly to the 15 pin VGA port and will function
identically to your desktop PC monitor. The computer also offers “TV
out” ports and includes both an RCA port (SPDIF or TV out) and an S-Video
port.
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Is there a small keyboard available for the
CarXPC in-vehicle computer?
Yes, we provide small black wireless RF (radio frequency) keyboards with an integrated
mouse for these units. They are designed to give passengers full control
of the system particularly when the touch screen alone is not enough.
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Are there any additional expansion ports for third
party hardware on the CarXPC DashTop?
Yes, the unit
features:
- 1 PS2 mouse
port
- 1 PS2
keyboard port
- 1 Parallel
port
- 1 RJ-45 LAN
port
- 1 Serial
port
- 4 USB 2.0
ports
- 1 VGA port
- 1 RCA port
(SPDIF or TV out)
- 1 S-Video
port
- 3 Audio
jacks: line-out, line-in and mic-in; can be switched to 6 channel
output
- 1 half size
PCI card slot
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How do I get wireless internet on the
CarXPC in-vehicle computer?
There are at least two ways: 802.11x (usually 802.11g) wireless
devices OR your cell companies data capability. For 802.11x you can
either add a half size 802.11x PCI card or add a similar USB device.
For cellular data, we recommend using a
Verizon Wireless compatible phone and their
Verizon Wireless's NationalAccess
plans because of
network availability, speed, and price.
(Click here
for more information)
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Can I transfer files over a network cable to
the DashTop from my desktop or laptop?
Although we recommend wireless methods, a 10/100mbps Ethernet port is
built in and this can be linked to your network.
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How do I turn the CarXPC in-vehicle computer on without
pressing the power switch on the main unit?
Just get in your vehicle and start the engine; your CarXPC is ready to
go. When you switch off the ignition CarXPC can go into hibernate mode automatically, no switch to fiddle or fuss! (Click
here to see more information on power)
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Can I play games on the computer?
CarXPC is fully PC and Windows. You can load virtually all your
applications and games on the unit and use them conveniently in your
vehicle. Check your game to assure CarXPC meets its minimum
requirements.
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Can CarXPC read CD/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW's?
Yes the CarXPC can read CD's, CD-R's, CD-RW's, DVD's and DVD-RW's.
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Do you provide installations? Where can I get
the unit installed?
Our company CarXPC does not perform installations. However, we can refer
you to the closest recommended installer. For the professional
installer, an installation is really simple, and a basic install can be
completed within a couple of hours.
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I already have an LCD in my vehicle; will
the DashTop work with it? Do you sell the DashTop without an LCD?
Almost all LCD’s in vehicles were developed for TV (or DVD)
capabilities (small low resolution LCD displays), so hooking your CarXPC
computer to these would be analogous to hooking your desktop to your TV
– it is possible – but the results are generally not very satisfactory.
CarXPC is delivered with a true VGA capable touch screen LCD
specifically tailored to the needs of the overall system. However, for
watching DVDs from your system, you can use your current LCD as a
quality screen for this purpose – and it can be hooked up to either the
RCA port or the S-Video port of the computer.
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I have an in-dash LCD head unit already
from Kenwood, Clarion, Alpine, Pioneer, Eclipse etc. can the DashTop
work with it?
Our standard monitor does not provide the inputs for such an interface.
However, an optional monitor is available that has an auxiliary input
for video and audio. Please discuss with your installer or call if
interested.
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Is there any way to set up multiple LCD's in my
car?
CarXPC is delivered with a true VGA capable touch screen LCD
specifically tailored to the needs of the overall system. However, for
watching DVDs from your system, you can use your current LCD as a
quality screen for this purpose – and it can be hooked up to either the
RCA port or the S-Video port of the computer. Please discuss with your
installer or call if interested.
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My car came with an LCD navigation screen
from the manufacturer; can I connect your PC to this?
Your factory/OEM LCD screen most likely does not have a PC or video
input, in order to attain this, a special adapter is required. These
adapters are only available for some vehicles and can be quite costly.
Please discuss with your installer.
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Do you ship outside of the USA? If so
how do I go about placing an order?
Currently we only ship to points in the United States. Please visit
here again to see if we have expanded this policy.
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How do I go about connecting the DashTop
to my car audio system? If my deck does not have an input how can I use
the system?
Audio from the CarXPC system can be easily connected to your existing
audio system. You can run the audio output from the computer to the
input of your head unit (CD Deck), equalizer or amplifier. If your
system has no audio input there is an FM modulator available for the
DashTop. An FM modulator will essentially take the audio signal
from the CarXPC and broadcast it on an FM band that can be received by
your current FM tuner.
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