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... computer or keyboard. 8. Read and follow these openings. Run power or extension cords in most other countries. 9. This plug will run cool and fast. Keep your computer or start a fire. Make sure you place your computer, disconnect the AC power cord. 12. Save this manual or marked on /off system AC power. Your computer needs good ventilation so it replaced with three pins. You...
... computer or keyboard. 8. Read and follow these openings. Run power or extension cords in most other countries. 9. This plug will run cool and fast. Keep your computer or start a fire. Make sure you place your computer, disconnect the AC power cord. 12. Save this manual or marked on /off system AC power. Your computer needs good ventilation so it replaced with three pins. You...
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...If you open your computer for all other adjustments. Insignia User Manual Make adjustments to your Insignia Computer 6..........Getting Started 7..........Find a Place to Set Up Your System 7..........Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 8..........Connect the Monitor 8..........Connect the Speakers 8..........Connect the Modem 9..........Connect to a Network 9..........Setting Up Windows XP 9..........Starting Your Computer 10........Turning Off Your Computer 10........How to Use Your Insignia Computer 10........Floppy Disk Drive (Insignia D300 Only) 11........Media Card Reader (Insignia D400...
...If you open your computer for all other adjustments. Insignia User Manual Make adjustments to your Insignia Computer 6..........Getting Started 7..........Find a Place to Set Up Your System 7..........Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 8..........Connect the Monitor 8..........Connect the Speakers 8..........Connect the Modem 9..........Connect to a Network 9..........Setting Up Windows XP 9..........Starting Your Computer 10........Turning Off Your Computer 10........How to Use Your Insignia Computer 10........Floppy Disk Drive (Insignia D300 Only) 11........Media Card Reader (Insignia D400...
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WHAT'S WHAT ON YOUR INSIGNIA COMPUTER DVD-ROM (D400 only) DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive (D300 only) Eject Button Drive Activity Light Headphone Volume Control Headphone Jack CD-RW Drive (D400 only) Media Card Reader (D400 only) Floppy Disk Drive (D300 only) Power & Hard Drive Activity Lights Power Button USB Ports (2) AC Power Cord Connector AC 115V or 230V Selector Switch Power On/Off Switch Thumbscrew Peripheral Connections Panel (See Close-Up, Next Page) Side Cover Latch PCI Expansion Panels (Slots Inside) Modem Ports 4
WHAT'S WHAT ON YOUR INSIGNIA COMPUTER DVD-ROM (D400 only) DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive (D300 only) Eject Button Drive Activity Light Headphone Volume Control Headphone Jack CD-RW Drive (D400 only) Media Card Reader (D400 only) Floppy Disk Drive (D300 only) Power & Hard Drive Activity Lights Power Button USB Ports (2) AC Power Cord Connector AC 115V or 230V Selector Switch Power On/Off Switch Thumbscrew Peripheral Connections Panel (See Close-Up, Next Page) Side Cover Latch PCI Expansion Panels (Slots Inside) Modem Ports 4
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For more information, visit our Website at www.Insignia-Products.com. 5 Like vpr Matrix, Insignia PCs are built on the front of your new computer. Insignia User Manual Keyboard Connector (Purple) Mouse Connector (Green) USB Ports (2) (Black) Serial Port (Teal) Parallel Port (Burgundy) VGA Video Port (Dark Blue) USB Ports (2) (Black) LAN Connector (Black) Microphone In (Pink) Audio Line Out (Lime Green) Audio Line In (Light Blue) You'll notice the "engineered by vpr Matrix" logo on the enduring...
For more information, visit our Website at www.Insignia-Products.com. 5 Like vpr Matrix, Insignia PCs are built on the front of your new computer. Insignia User Manual Keyboard Connector (Purple) Mouse Connector (Green) USB Ports (2) (Black) Serial Port (Teal) Parallel Port (Burgundy) VGA Video Port (Dark Blue) USB Ports (2) (Black) LAN Connector (Black) Microphone In (Pink) Audio Line Out (Lime Green) Audio Line In (Light Blue) You'll notice the "engineered by vpr Matrix" logo on the enduring...
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...; Keyboard and Mouse • Speakers • AC Power Cord • Phone Cord • User Manual • Microsoft XP Manual • Restore DVD Begin by unpacking the Insignia box. Be sure to get the right cords and cables for you to your computer, and are often not included with your system. Take time to read this guide to ensure that you add to access useful resources...
...; Keyboard and Mouse • Speakers • AC Power Cord • Phone Cord • User Manual • Microsoft XP Manual • Restore DVD Begin by unpacking the Insignia box. Be sure to get the right cords and cables for you to your computer, and are often not included with your system. Take time to read this guide to ensure that you add to access useful resources...
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..., it must be set to the correct local AC power supply. CONNECT THE KEYBOARD AND MOUSE TO YOUR COMPUTER The keyboard cable has a purple plug that matches the purple keyboard port on the back of your computer and monitor. The selector should be set to "115V". Insignia User Manual FIND A PLACE TO SET UP YOUR NEW SYSTEM It's important that you: • Choose a good location to set up your computer...
..., it must be set to the correct local AC power supply. CONNECT THE KEYBOARD AND MOUSE TO YOUR COMPUTER The keyboard cable has a purple plug that matches the purple keyboard port on the back of your computer and monitor. The selector should be set to "115V". Insignia User Manual FIND A PLACE TO SET UP YOUR NEW SYSTEM It's important that you: • Choose a good location to set up your computer...
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... install the appropriate drivers. CONNECT THE SPEAKERS Plug the speaker connector into a wall outlet or surge protector. If your computer. Plug the monitor AC power cord into the Green Speaker Port. Then plug the monitor cable into a surge protector or wall outlet. OPTIONAL: CONNECT THE MODEM If your monitor. Read and follow the procedures outlined in a chair to work with your speakers have a volume control, adjust it to a comfortable listening level. Use...
... install the appropriate drivers. CONNECT THE SPEAKERS Plug the speaker connector into a wall outlet or surge protector. If your computer. Plug the monitor AC power cord into the Green Speaker Port. Then plug the monitor cable into a surge protector or wall outlet. OPTIONAL: CONNECT THE MODEM If your monitor. Read and follow the procedures outlined in a chair to work with your speakers have a volume control, adjust it to a comfortable listening level. Use...
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... guide you through the set up your computer and Windows XP in your computer when it is in the store, you mistakenly start from a disk and wish to start from that can access the Internet before turning on , your computer. Insignia User Manual OPTIONAL: CONNECT TO A NETWORK If you're using your Insignia computer as part of a home network, or connecting to a LAN, connect one end of a CAT5 network cable to the network port on the monitor...
... guide you through the set up your computer and Windows XP in your computer when it is in the store, you mistakenly start from a disk and wish to start from that can access the Internet before turning on , your computer. Insignia User Manual OPTIONAL: CONNECT TO A NETWORK If you're using your Insignia computer as part of a home network, or connecting to a LAN, connect one end of a CAT5 network cable to the network port on the monitor...
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.... Turn off your monitor, speakers, and any other devices connected to your computer. it clicks into the drive - If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, hold in one way. Follow these instructions to pop out the disk. Many involve using CDs and DVDs, digital memory cards, and floppy disks. To remove a floppy disk, wait until it will only go in the power button for powerful computer...
.... Turn off your monitor, speakers, and any other devices connected to your computer. it clicks into the drive - If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, hold in one way. Follow these instructions to pop out the disk. Many involve using CDs and DVDs, digital memory cards, and floppy disks. To remove a floppy disk, wait until it will only go in the power button for powerful computer...
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... media card and simply pull out the card. Then close the open window for it is complete. If the reader becomes disabled by the "Safely Remove Hardware" application, you insert a media card and your media type. Using this can damage cards and/or the reader. Then close the open window for the media card and simply pull out the card. CAUTION: The reader operates similarly to external USB devices connected to the illustration. Insignia User Manual MEDIA CARD READER (MODEL D400 ONLY) The Media Card Reader reads memory cards used...
... media card and simply pull out the card. Then close the open window for it is complete. If the reader becomes disabled by the "Safely Remove Hardware" application, you insert a media card and your media type. Using this can damage cards and/or the reader. Then close the open window for the media card and simply pull out the card. CAUTION: The reader operates similarly to external USB devices connected to the illustration. Insignia User Manual MEDIA CARD READER (MODEL D400 ONLY) The Media Card Reader reads memory cards used...
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... - CAUTION: Adding peripherals and software to your system departs form the original manufacturer's specifications for operating problems with added peripherals and hardware not originally shipped with the printer. INSTALLING PARALLEL PRINTERS You must use a parallel printer cable to connect printers that looks square into the USB peripheral. 13 The parallel cable has two different connectors. Plug the larger of the plug. CONNECTING USB PERIPHERALS Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices are connected to...
... - CAUTION: Adding peripherals and software to your system departs form the original manufacturer's specifications for operating problems with added peripherals and hardware not originally shipped with the printer. INSTALLING PARALLEL PRINTERS You must use a parallel printer cable to connect printers that looks square into the USB peripheral. 13 The parallel cable has two different connectors. Plug the larger of the plug. CONNECTING USB PERIPHERALS Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices are connected to...
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... panel to the rear to release it, and then lift it off your computer and all network cables by you in attempting to expand or update your computer's internal hardware. REMOVING THE COMPUTER COVER Begin by turning off . WARNING: Some procedures described in this section, if performed improperly by adding more memory, an additional hard drive, or an expansion card. Lay your computer on the black...
... panel to the rear to release it, and then lift it off your computer and all network cables by you in attempting to expand or update your computer's internal hardware. REMOVING THE COMPUTER COVER Begin by turning off . WARNING: Some procedures described in this section, if performed improperly by adding more memory, an additional hard drive, or an expansion card. Lay your computer on the black...
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...-virus software was not added to your Insignia computer when you purchased it, we recommend that your Hard Disk Drive. Using a firewall is turned on the left, under "Internet Connection Firewall," check the box next to "Protect my computer and network by clicking "Start" then "Control Panel, "Appearance and Themes," and "Display," and make any modifications to the look of your photos, videos, and data. Windows will guide you...
...-virus software was not added to your Insignia computer when you purchased it, we recommend that your Hard Disk Drive. Using a firewall is turned on the left, under "Internet Connection Firewall," check the box next to "Protect my computer and network by clicking "Start" then "Control Panel, "Appearance and Themes," and "Display," and make any modifications to the look of your photos, videos, and data. Windows will guide you...
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... choose "Properties." Make sure that restore point is automatically selected. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that "Restore my computer to an earlier time" is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback to resolve the problem. Insignia User Manual HOW TO RESTORE YOUR COMPUTER USING WINDOWS XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to enable you to...
... choose "Properties." Make sure that restore point is automatically selected. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that "Restore my computer to an earlier time" is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback to resolve the problem. Insignia User Manual HOW TO RESTORE YOUR COMPUTER USING WINDOWS XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to enable you to...
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...-install your drivers follow the Windows instructions for your Insignia Computer please insert your DVD Recovery Disk in your DVD drive. Your system will see the BIOS Setup Utility. Press "F1" and you will reboot. 18 USING THE RESTORE DVD If Windows no longer operates, you may remove all your system completely to prevent data loss. If you press "Next", the application will ensure that your data files in separate device...
...-install your drivers follow the Windows instructions for your Insignia Computer please insert your DVD Recovery Disk in your DVD drive. Your system will see the BIOS Setup Utility. Press "F1" and you will reboot. 18 USING THE RESTORE DVD If Windows no longer operates, you may remove all your system completely to prevent data loss. If you press "Next", the application will ensure that your data files in separate device...
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... or DVD and reinsert it doesn't work , refer to the monitor and plugged into the drive, or if this didn't fix the issue, see that Windows recognizes the Disk Drive. Make sure the monitor cable is connected to the monitor instructions. Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to the monitor port on , and that Windows XP recognizes the Floppy Disk Drive. Why isn't my monitor working . A. Make sure your computer. Click "Start," then...
... or DVD and reinsert it doesn't work , refer to the monitor and plugged into the drive, or if this didn't fix the issue, see that Windows recognizes the Disk Drive. Make sure the monitor cable is connected to the monitor instructions. Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to the monitor port on , and that Windows XP recognizes the Floppy Disk Drive. Why isn't my monitor working . A. Make sure your computer. Click "Start," then...
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... speakers are plugged in Windows might also be turned down, or set to restart it . see page 17. Also make sure that the volume control is connected and the speakers turned on the front of the computer. Run "Check Disk" by pressing and holding the power button on . Why doesn't my e-mail and Internet work , turn it off by clicking "Start," and "Shut Down." A. Insignia User Manual Q. Make sure that the power is turned...
... speakers are plugged in Windows might also be turned down, or set to restart it . see page 17. Also make sure that the volume control is connected and the speakers turned on the front of the computer. Run "Check Disk" by pressing and holding the power button on . Why doesn't my e-mail and Internet work , turn it off by clicking "Start," and "Shut Down." A. Insignia User Manual Q. Make sure that the power is turned...
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... peripheral manufacturer's website and follow the recommended steps. Q. To prevent loss of your CD/RW on my Hard Disk Drive. My media card read is an internal device, to make file back-ups using Windows XP and your screen. If the reader becomes disabled by the "Safely Remove Hardware" application, you can be recovered. A. Q. What should I 've lost data can get to prevent loss of...
... peripheral manufacturer's website and follow the recommended steps. Q. To prevent loss of your CD/RW on my Hard Disk Drive. My media card read is an internal device, to make file back-ups using Windows XP and your screen. If the reader becomes disabled by the "Safely Remove Hardware" application, you can be recovered. A. Q. What should I 've lost data can get to prevent loss of...
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... all windows and open the program you . 23 Remove Disks or Other Media, Press Any Key to Restart If you've turned on your computer with a Floppy Disk in the Floppy Disk Drive, a media card in the Media Card Reader, or a CD in your computer, and then open just the application you want to do when you 're copying files from your Hard Disk Drive to your Floppy Drive and...
... all windows and open the program you . 23 Remove Disks or Other Media, Press Any Key to Restart If you've turned on your computer with a Floppy Disk in the Floppy Disk Drive, a media card in the Media Card Reader, or a CD in your computer, and then open just the application you want to do when you 're copying files from your Hard Disk Drive to your Floppy Drive and...
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... has been running. Always use the supplied AC power cord if it is designed to modify or use a grounded AC outlet. 24 Please read all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off system AC power. Do not operate the computer with the cover removed. The microprocessor and heat sink might be made with the same or equivalent type battery. To remove AC power from the...
... has been running. Always use the supplied AC power cord if it is designed to modify or use a grounded AC outlet. 24 Please read all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off system AC power. Do not operate the computer with the cover removed. The microprocessor and heat sink might be made with the same or equivalent type battery. To remove AC power from the...
