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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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... ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones... into this jack. This jack is color-coded pink. 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...
... ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones... into this jack. This jack is color-coded pink. 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...
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...using an aerosol can of air with your computer. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it. 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....character keeps repeating or you spilled liquid in correctly. Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is not stuck. You see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message • Make sure ...
...using an aerosol can of air with your computer. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it. 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....character keeps repeating or you spilled liquid in correctly. Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is not stuck. You see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message • Make sure ...
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Memory card reader Drive letters for additional troubleshooting information. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ... "Internet" on page 31. Also make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are set.... 34 Modem (cable or DSL) • See the documentation that came with your modem for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your computer.
Memory card reader Drive letters for additional troubleshooting information. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ... "Internet" on page 31. Also make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are set.... 34 Modem (cable or DSL) • See the documentation that came with your modem for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your computer.
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... software. Make sure that the disc label is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. • Your computer may be able to play a DVD, make sure...
... software. Make sure that the disc label is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. • Your computer may be able to play a DVD, make sure...
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... time, you may want to print to the printer. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for adding additional memory. Many printers have selected it is online. See the printer documentation for instructions for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want ...to add additional memory to is not the default printer, make sure that you have an online/offline button that the printer is connected to press after adding paper...
... time, you may want to print to the printer. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for adding additional memory. Many printers have selected it is online. See the printer documentation for instructions for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want ...to add additional memory to is not the default printer, make sure that you have an online/offline button that the printer is connected to press after adding paper...