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... from overheating, do not block or cover these instructions for ventilation. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 10 Do not use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. If you are unable to insert or replace your obsolete outlet, contact your electrician to the AC power source indicated on the power cord. Do not defeat the purpose...
... from overheating, do not block or cover these instructions for ventilation. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 10 Do not use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. If you are unable to insert or replace your obsolete outlet, contact your electrician to the AC power source indicated on the power cord. Do not defeat the purpose...
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... Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. Selecting a Location 2-1 2. Turning the Computer On and Off 2-4 Turning On the Computer 2-4 Turning Off the Computer 2-4 Using Your Computer Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive 3-1 Using an Optional Media Reader 3-2 Inserting the Media 3-2 Removing the Media 3-3 Using an Optical Drive 3-4 Using Special Keys on the Keyboard 3-5 Using a Mouse ...3-6 Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth 3-7 Controlling the Audio Volume 3-7 vii Checking the Voltage...
... Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. Selecting a Location 2-1 2. Turning the Computer On and Off 2-4 Turning On the Computer 2-4 Turning Off the Computer 2-4 Using Your Computer Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive 3-1 Using an Optional Media Reader 3-2 Inserting the Media 3-2 Removing the Media 3-3 Using an Optical Drive 3-4 Using Special Keys on the Keyboard 3-5 Using a Mouse ...3-6 Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth 3-7 Controlling the Audio Volume 3-7 vii Checking the Voltage...
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... the Cover 4-1 Replacing the Cover 4-3 Installing an Expansion Card 4-4 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 4-6 Installing the 5.25-inch Device in the Peripheral Bay 4-9 Chapter 5 Using the Restore CDs Restoring Your Original Software 5-1 Chapter 6 Using the PowerDVD About DVD ...6-1 Playing the PowerDVD 6-1 How to Run the PowerDVD 6-1 Buttons of the PowerDVD 6-2 Appendix A. Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 Hard Disk Drive ...A-1 Optical Drive ...A-2 Audio...
... the Cover 4-1 Replacing the Cover 4-3 Installing an Expansion Card 4-4 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 4-6 Installing the 5.25-inch Device in the Peripheral Bay 4-9 Chapter 5 Using the Restore CDs Restoring Your Original Software 5-1 Chapter 6 Using the PowerDVD About DVD ...6-1 Playing the PowerDVD 6-1 How to Run the PowerDVD 6-1 Buttons of the PowerDVD 6-2 Appendix A. Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 Hard Disk Drive ...A-1 Optical Drive ...A-2 Audio...
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... System This chapter describes how to set up and turn on your disks, damage the computer's circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation. Selecting a Location Before you set up your computer, it is important to choose a safe and convenient location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table strong enough to support the weight of your system and...
... System This chapter describes how to set up and turn on your disks, damage the computer's circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation. Selecting a Location Before you set up your computer, it is important to choose a safe and convenient location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table strong enough to support the weight of your system and...
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... power button on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to shut down the system. 4. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Before turning off . Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below to turn on your computer. 3. When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is booting, the computer will appear. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will be booted with Restore...
... power button on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to shut down the system. 4. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Before turning off . Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below to turn on your computer. 3. When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is booting, the computer will appear. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will be booted with Restore...
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... MS MS-PRO 3-2 Using Your Computer You can insert media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. NOTE Do not insert several media in the slots. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots.
... MS MS-PRO 3-2 Using Your Computer You can insert media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. NOTE Do not insert several media in the slots. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots.
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... Computer. Removing the Media To remove the media in this right slot. You could lose data. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Using Your Computer 3-3 Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title of the media, if your media has its title. When you turn off the computer. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM...
... Computer. Removing the Media To remove the media in this right slot. You could lose data. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Using Your Computer 3-3 Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title of the media, if your media has its title. When you turn off the computer. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM...
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... to open the disc tray. Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional) as it out. Then press the load/eject button to open the tray. then press the load/eject button. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to close the tray. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to open...
... to open the disc tray. Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional) as it out. Then press the load/eject button to open the tray. then press the load/eject button. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to close the tray. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to open...
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... location. Turns the insert function on the numeric keypad as mouse keys. Control cursor location. Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on the keyboard, that are not affected. Works with alt key, this key captures active window. Controls the current command line or operation. Changes the function of the numeric keys on and off. When used with Ctrl). Captures the screen display on . Displays the start menu. Ends a line of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options...
... location. Turns the insert function on the numeric keypad as mouse keys. Control cursor location. Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on the keyboard, that are not affected. Works with alt key, this key captures active window. Controls the current command line or operation. Changes the function of the numeric keys on and off. When used with Ctrl). Captures the screen display on . Displays the start menu. Ends a line of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options...
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... are left -handed. See "mouse, reversing buttons" in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. press the key once to turn it to move it off. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as MouseKeys, first you can change configuration from the illustrations described in this user's guide. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you can change mouse button configurations in "Accessibility Options" of the keyboard is enabled, the corresponding light in the Help index...
... are left -handed. See "mouse, reversing buttons" in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. press the key once to turn it to move it off. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as MouseKeys, first you can change configuration from the illustrations described in this user's guide. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you can change mouse button configurations in "Accessibility Options" of the keyboard is enabled, the corresponding light in the Help index...
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... internal components. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of the procedures described in your system to access its power source and from the back panel. First of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to the computer. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards...
... internal components. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of the procedures described in your system to access its power source and from the back panel. First of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to the computer. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards...
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Slide the HDD bracket into the chassis and secure it .) 9. Replace the system cover according to your hard disk drive. (If you removed the hard disk drive cable from the motherboard, replace it with the retaining screw, as shown below. 8. Connect the power and hard disk drive cable to the instructions in "Replacing the Cover" in this chapter. 4-8 Installing and Removing Drives 7.
Slide the HDD bracket into the chassis and secure it .) 9. Replace the system cover according to your hard disk drive. (If you removed the hard disk drive cable from the motherboard, replace it with the retaining screw, as shown below. 8. Connect the power and hard disk drive cable to the instructions in "Replacing the Cover" in this chapter. 4-8 Installing and Removing Drives 7.
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... use the secondary E-IDE drive connector. NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that must set the jumper of new device to CS, your system recognizes the device according to location of your computer. To install an additional device in the empty bay below the optical drive, you can use , remove it from the front panel. Push out the faceplate, pressing outward two tabs on both ends of E-IDE cable...
... use the secondary E-IDE drive connector. NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that must set the jumper of new device to CS, your system recognizes the device according to location of your computer. To install an additional device in the empty bay below the optical drive, you can use , remove it from the front panel. Push out the faceplate, pressing outward two tabs on both ends of E-IDE cable...
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To reassemble the front panel to the system, press the front panel toward the system until the tabs on the front panel click into the bay and secure it to the device installed. Secondary EIDE connector 11. Connect the power and interface cables to the computer case with two screws. 10. 9. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives
To reassemble the front panel to the system, press the front panel toward the system until the tabs on the front panel click into the bay and secure it to the device installed. Secondary EIDE connector 11. Connect the power and interface cables to the computer case with two screws. 10. 9. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives
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... Chapter 1 If you restore your hard disk. And you must reinstall any software not originally installed on the computer. 2. Turn on your hard disk, you lose all software including Windows® XP. CAUTION If you will be started. 4. RESTORE WINDOWS XP," you select "1. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. To restore lost or destroyed drivers. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. Follow these steps...
... Chapter 1 If you restore your hard disk. And you must reinstall any software not originally installed on the computer. 2. Turn on your hard disk, you lose all software including Windows® XP. CAUTION If you will be started. 4. RESTORE WINDOWS XP," you select "1. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. To restore lost or destroyed drivers. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. Follow these steps...
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... this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will be copied to restart your optical drive. 12. The restoration process will be booted with Microsoft for installation, use it to your hard disk. 8. When the "Insert next media and press enter to continue. 9. If you Restore CDs. Windows XP starts and the registration program runs. 14. NOTE If the Restore CD is the executable file for using the Restore CDs. You can update drivers...
... this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will be copied to restart your optical drive. 12. The restoration process will be booted with Microsoft for installation, use it to your hard disk. 8. When the "Insert next media and press enter to continue. 9. If you Restore CDs. Windows XP starts and the registration program runs. 14. NOTE If the Restore CD is the executable file for using the Restore CDs. You can update drivers...
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... open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The files stored on your computer. Read it will not operate if you might experience when using your hard disk may be corrupted. Power Cause My computer doesn't work Chapter 1 Solution Computer is listed first, followed by running Disk Defragmenter...
... open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The files stored on your computer. Read it will not operate if you might experience when using your hard disk may be corrupted. Power Cause My computer doesn't work Chapter 1 Solution Computer is listed first, followed by running Disk Defragmenter...
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... the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to the computer. The high speed DVD-ROM drive takes few seconds to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. Audio has been muted. Make sure that the Mute option check box is defected. When the Master Volume window appears, verify that the speakers are not properly connected...
... the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to the computer. The high speed DVD-ROM drive takes few seconds to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. Audio has been muted. Make sure that the Mute option check box is defected. When the Master Volume window appears, verify that the speakers are not properly connected...
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... cable connecting the monitor to your computer. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Solving Common Problems A-3 Remove the diskette and reinsert it. Diskette is unformatted. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Display & Monitor Cause The monitor doesn't work How do I change the display resolution or color depth? You have a screen blanking utility installed or your mouse. Your current screen will...
... cable connecting the monitor to your computer. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Solving Common Problems A-3 Remove the diskette and reinsert it. Diskette is unformatted. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Display & Monitor Cause The monitor doesn't work How do I change the display resolution or color depth? You have a screen blanking utility installed or your mouse. Your current screen will...
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... Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn't firmly or securely connected to the mouse connector. A-4 Solving Common Problems Check that the keyboard is connected to the mouse connector on the back of your computer, not the mouse connector. Mouse needs cleaning. Check that the mouse is connected to the keyboard connector. Then clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth and replace the mouse ball. Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard isn't firmly or securely connected to the keyboard connector...
... Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn't firmly or securely connected to the mouse connector. A-4 Solving Common Problems Check that the keyboard is connected to the mouse connector on the back of your computer, not the mouse connector. Mouse needs cleaning. Check that the mouse is connected to the keyboard connector. Then clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth and replace the mouse ball. Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard isn't firmly or securely connected to the keyboard connector...