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.... 4 Slots and openings in a builtin installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 5 Never push objects of this computer. 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Only connect this computer near or over a radiator or heat register. 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. Important Safety Instructions...
.... 4 Slots and openings in a builtin installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 5 Never push objects of this computer. 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Only connect this computer near or over a radiator or heat register. 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. Important Safety Instructions...
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... a Location 2-1 2. Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. 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. Connecting...
... a Location 2-1 2. Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. 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. Connecting...
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... 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 ...A-2 Audio ...A-2 Floppy Disk Drive A-3 Display & Monitor A-3 Keyboard ...A-4 Mouse ...A-4 Appendix B. Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction...
... 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 ...A-2 Audio ...A-2 Floppy Disk Drive A-3 Display & Monitor A-3 Keyboard ...A-4 Mouse ...A-4 Appendix B. Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction...
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...to set up and turn on your disks, damage the computer's circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation. Soft surfaces like beds and carpeted floors attract static electricity, which generates an electromagnetic field. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, ... 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 any other peripheral devices. Moderate environment conditions. Appropriate power sources. Avoid direct sunlight or any electrical device,...
...to set up and turn on your disks, damage the computer's circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation. Soft surfaces like beds and carpeted floors attract static electricity, which generates an electromagnetic field. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, ... 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 any other peripheral devices. Moderate environment conditions. Appropriate power sources. Avoid direct sunlight or any electrical device,...
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... computer is displayed, click Turn Off to your computer. 3. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . Turning On the Computer To turn it off the monitor and any other peripheral devices. 2-4 Setting Up Your System Turn off . Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. Press the power button on your computer, follow these steps: 1. 4. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and...
... computer is displayed, click Turn Off to your computer. 3. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . Turning On the Computer To turn it off the monitor and any other peripheral devices. 2-4 Setting Up Your System Turn off . Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. Press the power button on your computer, follow these steps: 1. 4. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and...
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... can insert media in this left slot. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in one time. NOTE Do not insert several media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Insert only one media in the slots. Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use six types of the card slots.
... can insert media in this left slot. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in one time. NOTE Do not insert several media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Insert only one media in the slots. Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use six types of the card slots.
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Using Your Computer 3-3 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 this right slot. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. When you turn off the computer. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title...
Using Your Computer 3-3 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 this right slot. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. When you turn off the computer. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title...
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... open the disc tray. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. 3-4 Using Your Computer NOTES When your system. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to open the tray. Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional) as an opened...
... open the disc tray. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. 3-4 Using Your Computer NOTES When your system. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to open the tray. Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional) as an opened...
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... the left in Control panel. Changes use of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to the right button of the numeric keys on the numeric keypad as mouse keys. Stops the current operation (used with Ctrl). It corresponds to perform special (control) function. Displays the start menu. Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on the keyboard, that are not affected. Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to enter alternate character codes or functions. The...
... the left in Control panel. Changes use of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to the right button of the numeric keys on the numeric keypad as mouse keys. Stops the current operation (used with Ctrl). It corresponds to perform special (control) function. Displays the start menu. Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on the keyboard, that are not affected. Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to enter alternate character codes or functions. The...
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... mouse button. See "mouse, reversing buttons" in the Mouse section of the Control Panel. Click with the right mouse button ( ) : Press and release the right mouse button once. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in this user's guide. When the function is on the numeric keypad of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to move it to turn on the model, your keyboard can change mouse button configurations...
... mouse button. See "mouse, reversing buttons" in the Mouse section of the Control Panel. Click with the right mouse button ( ) : Press and release the right mouse button once. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in this user's guide. When the function is on the numeric keypad of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to move it to turn on the model, your keyboard can change mouse button configurations...
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...: 1. Turn off the computer. First of your computer. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in your system to access its power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to remove the cover of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from the back panel. Removing the Cover You need to...
...: 1. Turn off the computer. First of your computer. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in your system to access its power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to remove the cover of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from the back panel. Removing the Cover You need to...
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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. 7. 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 Slide the HDD bracket into the chassis and secure it .) 9. 7. 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.
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... of E-IDE cable marked "SLAVE." Make sure the jumper of optional drive you want to install is set for the drive to use the spare connector of the front panel using a tool such as a screwdriver. If you are to install an optional drive to CS (Cable Select). Installing and Removing Drives 4-11 EMI shield 8. NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that connected to CS (Cable Select). 6. Remove the faceplate cover from the chassis using your computer.
... of E-IDE cable marked "SLAVE." Make sure the jumper of optional drive you want to install is set for the drive to use the spare connector of the front panel using a tool such as a screwdriver. If you are to install an optional drive to CS (Cable Select). Installing and Removing Drives 4-11 EMI shield 8. NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that connected to CS (Cable Select). 6. Remove the faceplate cover from the chassis using your computer.
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Secondary EIDE connector 11. 9. To reassemble the front panel to the device installed. Connect the power and interface cables 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 computer case with two screws. 10. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives
Secondary EIDE connector 11. 9. To reassemble the front panel to the device installed. Connect the power and interface cables 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 computer case with two screws. 10. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives
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... Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. And you don't want to lose your personal data on your hard disk since you purchased your system. Restoration procedures will lose all data that added files, programs, or other data on your hard disk, copy it to restore your original preinstalled software: 1. Using the Restore CDs 5-1 After restoring, you lose all data in the hard disk (C:). Turn on your hard disk...
... Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. And you don't want to lose your personal data on your hard disk since you purchased your system. Restoration procedures will lose all data that added files, programs, or other data on your hard disk, copy it to restore your original preinstalled software: 1. Using the Restore CDs 5-1 After restoring, you lose all data in the hard disk (C:). Turn on your hard disk...
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... next media and press enter to continue..." message appears, replace the Restore CD #2 with Microsoft for your computer, follow the displayed messages. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will be copied to your hard disk. 10. To continue the restoration, remove the Restore CD from your personal information. To register with #3 (if there is no executable installation file. You can update drivers in the Device Manager window if...
... next media and press enter to continue..." message appears, replace the Restore CD #2 with Microsoft for your computer, follow the displayed messages. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will be copied to your hard disk. 10. To continue the restoration, remove the Restore CD from your personal information. To register with #3 (if there is no executable installation file. You can update drivers in the Device Manager window if...
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... solution. Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access indicator light stays on Solution The files stored on your computer. Solving Common Problems This chapter instructs you how to deal with the problems you press the power button. Wall outlet is listed first, followed by sudden power failure, it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The...
... solution. Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access indicator light stays on Solution The files stored on your computer. Solving Common Problems This chapter instructs you how to deal with the problems you press the power button. Wall outlet is listed first, followed by sudden power failure, it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The...
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... audio volume level by using CD or DVD, to open the tray when I control the audio volume level? Wait about 5 to 10 seconds to open the tray. When the Master Volume window appears, in the optical drive. The speakers are properly connected to the computer. Optical Drive Cause The optical drive cannot read CD The DVD-ROM drive takes about 5 to 10 seconds after using the Master Volume window. Click the Start button...
... audio volume level by using CD or DVD, to open the tray when I control the audio volume level? Wait about 5 to 10 seconds to open the tray. When the Master Volume window appears, in the optical drive. The speakers are properly connected to the computer. Optical Drive Cause The optical drive cannot read CD The DVD-ROM drive takes about 5 to 10 seconds after using the Master Volume window. Click the Start button...
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.... Floppy Disk Drive Cause Floppy disk drive light stays on the back of your computer entered power management mode. Remove the diskette and reinsert it. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is properly and securely connected to the video connector of the diskette to your mouse. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Diskette is unformatted. To open Windows Help...
.... Floppy Disk Drive Cause Floppy disk drive light stays on the back of your computer entered power management mode. Remove the diskette and reinsert it. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is properly and securely connected to the video connector of the diskette to your mouse. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Diskette is unformatted. To open Windows Help...
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... the keyboard connector. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of your computer, not the mouse connector. Mouse needs cleaning. Then clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth and replace the mouse ball. Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn't firmly or securely connected to the keyboard connector. Check that the keyboard is connected to the keyboard connector on the back of the mouse. Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard...
... the keyboard connector. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of your computer, not the mouse connector. Mouse needs cleaning. Then clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth and replace the mouse ball. Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn't firmly or securely connected to the keyboard connector. Check that the keyboard is connected to the keyboard connector on the back of the mouse. Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard...