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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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..., MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. This jack is color-coded green. 3 Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs... on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded pink. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode.
..., MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. This jack is color-coded green. 3 Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs... on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded pink. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode.
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... and turn off your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Clean the keyboard by using it again. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to drain it. Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you know works to make sure ... • Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with your computer and unplug the keyboard. Memory Help For more information, see the poster that came with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. •...
... and turn off your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Clean the keyboard by using it again. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to drain it. Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you know works to make sure ... • Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with your computer and unplug the keyboard. Memory Help For more information, see the poster that came with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. •...
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...documentation that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that came with your modem for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging... restart your computer is disabled before using the modem. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all messages are set correctly. 34 Memory card reader Drive letters for additional troubleshooting information. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections...
...documentation that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that came with your modem for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging... restart your computer is disabled before using the modem. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all messages are set correctly. 34 Memory card reader Drive letters for additional troubleshooting information. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections...
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You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your home. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes ...
You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your home. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes ...
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...to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. See the guide that came with your computer. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable ...between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that it in the printer setup...
...to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. See the guide that came with your computer. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable ...between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that it in the printer setup...