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..., make sure that could result in this manual. 3 Do not use this computer. 7 Do not allow anything to the product. 4 Slots and openings in a builtin installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 5 Never push objects of these instructions carefully. 1 Save these openings. Important Safety Instructions The following instructions pertain to the risk of the grounding-type plug. Please read all equipment plugged into a grounding-type power...
..., make sure that could result in this manual. 3 Do not use this computer. 7 Do not allow anything to the product. 4 Slots and openings in a builtin installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 5 Never push objects of these instructions carefully. 1 Save these openings. Important Safety Instructions The following instructions pertain to the risk of the grounding-type plug. Please read all equipment plugged into a grounding-type power...
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Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. 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 CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. Selecting a Location ...
Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. 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 CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. Selecting a Location ...
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...Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives Removing 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. Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 Hard Disk Drive ...A-1 Optical Drive...
...Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives Removing 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. Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 Hard Disk Drive ...A-1 Optical Drive...
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... /off your system. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other peripheral devices. Setting Up Your 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...
... /off your system. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other peripheral devices. Setting Up Your 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...
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... Off Follow the instructions below to turn on the computer or to shut down the system. 4. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer, follow these steps: 1. 4. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . Press the power button on your computer is displayed, click Turn Off to turn on the front panel of your...
... Off Follow the instructions below to turn on the computer or to shut down the system. 4. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer, follow these steps: 1. 4. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . Press the power button on your computer is displayed, click Turn Off to turn on the front panel of your...
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... up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO 3-2 Using Your Computer Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots. You can insert media in one time. Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS...
... up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO 3-2 Using Your Computer Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots. You can insert media in one time. Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS...
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... computer. Removing the Media To remove the media in this right slot. Using Your Computer 3-3 Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in My Computer. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in the slot, pull...
... computer. Removing the Media To remove the media in this right slot. Using Your Computer 3-3 Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in My Computer. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in the slot, pull...
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... button to open the tray. Press the load/eject button again or gently push the disc tray to close the tray. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to open the tray. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to close it will flash. Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional...
... button to open the tray. Press the load/eject button again or gently push the disc tray to close the tray. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to open the tray. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to close it will flash. Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional...
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... the keys when used with other application programs. Using Your Computer 3-5 Works with alt key, this key captures active window. Stops the current operation (used with Ctrl). Displays the short menu for the selected location. changes back to enter alternate character codes or functions. Ends a line of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" in the main part of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to perform special (control) function. Captures the screen display on...
... the keys when used with other application programs. Using Your Computer 3-5 Works with alt key, this key captures active window. Stops the current operation (used with Ctrl). Displays the short menu for the selected location. changes back to enter alternate character codes or functions. Ends a line of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" in the main part of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to perform special (control) function. Captures the screen display on...
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... Lock, and Scroll Lock keys work as MouseKeys to left-handed. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as MouseKeys, first you can change mouse button configurations in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. NOTE Depending on the numeric keypad of the Control Panel. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you can be used as toggles; The numeric keys on the model, your keyboard can change configuration from the illustrations described...
... Lock, and Scroll Lock keys work as MouseKeys to left-handed. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as MouseKeys, first you can change mouse button configurations in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. NOTE Depending on the numeric keypad of the Control Panel. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you can be used as toggles; The numeric keys on the model, your keyboard can change configuration from the illustrations described...
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... links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. Chapter 1 2. First of your computer. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. Then disconnect the computer from its power source and from the back panel. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this...
... links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. Chapter 1 2. First of your computer. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. Then disconnect the computer from its power source and from the back panel. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this...
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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. 7. Connect the power and hard disk drive cable to the instructions in "Replacing the Cover" in this chapter. 4-8 Installing and Removing Drives
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. 7. Connect the power and hard disk drive cable to the instructions in "Replacing the Cover" in this chapter. 4-8 Installing and Removing Drives
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... new device. You must be set the jumper of E-IDE cable marked "SLAVE." Remove the faceplate cover from the chassis using your computer. To install an additional device in the empty bay below the optical drive, you can use the secondary E-IDE drive connector. Push out the faceplate, pressing outward two tabs on both ends of the front panel using a tool such as a screwdriver. NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices...
... new device. You must be set the jumper of E-IDE cable marked "SLAVE." Remove the faceplate cover from the chassis using your computer. To install an additional device in the empty bay below the optical drive, you can use the secondary E-IDE drive connector. Push out the faceplate, pressing outward two tabs on both ends of the front panel using a tool such as a screwdriver. NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices...
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Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives Connect the power and interface cables to the computer case with two screws. 10. 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. 9.
Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives Connect the power and interface cables to the computer case with two screws. 10. 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. 9.
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... software not originally installed on your hard disk. Turn on your hard disk since you don't want to restore your computer boots up. 3. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. And you purchased your system. Follow these steps to lose your personal data on your hard disk, copy it to diskettes before your original preinstalled software: 1. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. Restoration...
... software not originally installed on your hard disk. Turn on your hard disk since you don't want to restore your computer boots up. 3. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. And you purchased your system. Follow these steps to lose your personal data on your hard disk, copy it to diskettes before your original preinstalled software: 1. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. Restoration...
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... optical drive. If you Restore CDs. message appears, replace the Restore CD #1 with the Restore CD. And press Enter to continue..." Windows XP starts and the registration program runs. 14. Enter your optical drive and restart the computer. 13. NOTE The drivers for installation, use it to your optical drive. 12. Using the Restore CDs 5-3 If the "Insert next media and press enter to continue. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. You can update drivers...
... optical drive. If you Restore CDs. message appears, replace the Restore CD #1 with the Restore CD. And press Enter to continue..." Windows XP starts and the registration program runs. 14. Enter your optical drive and restart the computer. 13. NOTE The drivers for installation, use it to your optical drive. 12. Using the Restore CDs 5-3 If the "Insert next media and press enter to continue. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. You can update drivers...
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.... Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access indicator light stays on Solution The files stored on your hard disk may be corrupted. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 Check for lost allocation units by running Disk Defragmenter. (For more information, refer to the Windows Help. Power Cause My computer doesn't work Chapter 1 Solution Computer is not properly connected...
.... Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access indicator light stays on Solution The files stored on your hard disk may be corrupted. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 Check for lost allocation units by running Disk Defragmenter. (For more information, refer to the Windows Help. Power Cause My computer doesn't work Chapter 1 Solution Computer is not properly connected...
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... the speakers are not properly connected. The speakers are properly connected to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. The high speed DVD-ROM drive takes few seconds to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. Audio Cause How do I press the eject button Solution CD/DVD is defected. When the Master Volume window appears, in computer stores). Click the Start button, point...
... the speakers are not properly connected. The speakers are properly connected to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. The high speed DVD-ROM drive takes few seconds to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. Audio Cause How do I press the eject button Solution CD/DVD is defected. When the Master Volume window appears, in computer stores). Click the Start button, point...
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... computer entered power management mode. Format the diskette. (Refer to your mouse. Your current screen will reappear. To remove write-protection from the Screen resolution area. 4. 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 and color depth, follow these steps: 1. Press any key or move your Windows Help in Windows. Floppy Disk Drive Cause Floppy disk drive light...
... computer entered power management mode. Format the diskette. (Refer to your mouse. Your current screen will reappear. To remove write-protection from the Screen resolution area. 4. 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 and color depth, follow these steps: 1. Press any key or move your Windows Help in Windows. Floppy Disk Drive Cause Floppy disk drive light...
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..., not the mouse connector. Check that the mouse is connected to the keyboard connector. Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard isn't firmly or securely connected to the keyboard connector on the back of your computer, not the keyboard connector. Mouse needs cleaning. Then clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth and replace the mouse ball. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of the mouse. A-4 Solving Common Problems
..., not the mouse connector. Check that the mouse is connected to the keyboard connector. Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard isn't firmly or securely connected to the keyboard connector on the back of your computer, not the keyboard connector. Mouse needs cleaning. Then clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth and replace the mouse ball. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of the mouse. A-4 Solving Common Problems