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... have to use this manual. 3 Do not use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. If you are not sure of the type of AC power available, consult your dealer or local power company. Please read all of all products plugged into a grounding-type power outlet. Also, make sure that the total of these instructions carefully. 1 Save these openings. Do not...
... have to use this manual. 3 Do not use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. If you are not sure of the type of AC power available, consult your dealer or local power company. Please read all of all products plugged into a grounding-type power outlet. Also, make sure that the total of these instructions carefully. 1 Save these openings. Do not...
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... 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. Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. Selecting a Location...
... 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. Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. Selecting a Location...
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... 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 ...A-2 Audio ...A-2 Floppy Disk...
... 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 ...A-2 Audio ...A-2 Floppy Disk...
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...to choose a safe and convenient location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table strong enough to support the weight of heat. Good air circulation. Appropriate power sources. Setting Up Your System This chapter describes how to set up and turn on your disks, damage the computer's circuitry,... static charges, connect all of space around the computer so air can erase data on /off your equipment to three-hole, grounded outlets. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any electrical device, such as ...
...to choose a safe and convenient location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table strong enough to support the weight of heat. Good air circulation. Appropriate power sources. Setting Up Your System This chapter describes how to set up and turn on your disks, damage the computer's circuitry,... static charges, connect all of space around the computer so air can erase data on /off your equipment to three-hole, grounded outlets. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any electrical device, such as ...
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... Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . Press the power button on the computer or to your computer is displayed, click Turn Off to shut down the system. 4. The system will appear. Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below to turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected...
... Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . Press the power button on the computer or to your computer is displayed, click Turn Off to shut down the system. 4. The system will appear. Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below to turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected...
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... one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. NOTE Do not insert several media in the 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 (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots. Card type SD...
... one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. NOTE Do not insert several media in the 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 (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots. Card type SD...
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... Computer. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title of the media, if your media has its title. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. When you turn off the computer. Removing the Media To remove the media in this right slot. You could lose data. Using Your Computer 3-3 Card type CF (CompactFlashTM...
... Computer. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title of the media, if your media has its title. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. When you turn off the computer. Removing the Media To remove the media in this right slot. You could lose data. Using Your Computer 3-3 Card type CF (CompactFlashTM...
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... high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may take few seconds to open the disc tray. At this time, insert a fine rod such as an opened paper clip into the optical drive, first turn on your system is turned off ; Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional) as E: unless you want to open the tray. Using an Optical Drive To insert a CD/DVD into...
... high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may take few seconds to open the disc tray. At this time, insert a fine rod such as an opened paper clip into the optical drive, first turn on your system is turned off ; Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional) as E: unless you want to open the tray. Using an Optical Drive To insert a CD/DVD into...
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... of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to perform special (control) function. Changes the function of keyboard input or executes a command. It corresponds to the left in Shift mode. To enable the function of the numeric keys on the numeric keypad as mouse keys. Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to positioning the cursor. changes back to uppercase; Suspends the current operation. Control cursor location. Turns the...
... of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to perform special (control) function. Changes the function of keyboard input or executes a command. It corresponds to the left in Shift mode. To enable the function of the numeric keys on the numeric keypad as mouse keys. Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to positioning the cursor. changes back to uppercase; Suspends the current operation. Control cursor location. Turns the...
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... you can change mouse button configurations in the Mouse section of the Control Panel. To use the numeric keys as MouseKeys to another location and then release the mouse button. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as toggles; When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in the upper right corner of the keyboard is enabled, the corresponding light in "Accessibility Options" of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to turn it...
... you can change mouse button configurations in the Mouse section of the Control Panel. To use the numeric keys as MouseKeys to another location and then release the mouse button. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as toggles; When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in the upper right corner of the keyboard is enabled, the corresponding light in "Accessibility Options" of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to turn it...
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... system to access its power source and from the back panel. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Turn off the computer. Chapter 1 2. Then disconnect any of all, disconnect the power cable from the...
... system to access its power source and from the back panel. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Turn off the computer. Chapter 1 2. Then disconnect any of all, disconnect the power cable from the...
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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 7. 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. Connect the power and hard disk drive cable to the instructions in "Replacing the Cover" in this chapter. 4-8 Installing and Removing Drives 7. Slide the HDD bracket into the chassis and secure it .) 9.
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... shield that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you set the jumper of your system recognizes the device according to location of the cable connector that must set the jumper of new device to CS, your optional device to use the spare connector of the front panel using a tool such as a screwdriver. Installing and Removing Drives 4-11 If there is set for the drive to CS (Cable Select). NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that connected to...
... shield that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you set the jumper of your system recognizes the device according to location of the cable connector that must set the jumper of new device to CS, your optional device to use the spare connector of the front panel using a tool such as a screwdriver. Installing and Removing Drives 4-11 If there is set for the drive to CS (Cable Select). NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that connected to...
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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. Secondary EIDE connector 11. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives 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. Secondary EIDE connector 11. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives 9.
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... hard disk, you lose all software including Windows® XP. And you must reinstall any software not originally installed on your hard disk. Using the Restore CDs 5-1 Turn on your hard disk, copy it to restore your computer boots up. 3. Using the Restore CDs Use the Restore CDs for the following: To restore all data that added files, programs, or other data on your hard disk since you select "1. To restore lost or destroyed drivers...
... hard disk, you lose all software including Windows® XP. And you must reinstall any software not originally installed on your hard disk. Using the Restore CDs 5-1 Turn on your hard disk, copy it to restore your computer boots up. 3. Using the Restore CDs Use the Restore CDs for the following: To restore all data that added files, programs, or other data on your hard disk since you select "1. To restore lost or destroyed drivers...
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... be booted with #2 in the Device Manager window if there is completed, remove the Restore CD from your system has two or three Restore CDs. 11. NOTE The drivers for your personal information. The restoration process will appear. Press Enter to install a driver. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. If you Restore CDs. You can update drivers in the optical drive. message appears, replace the Restore CD #2 with Microsoft for installation, use...
... be booted with #2 in the Device Manager window if there is completed, remove the Restore CD from your system has two or three Restore CDs. 11. NOTE The drivers for your personal information. The restoration process will appear. Press Enter to install a driver. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. If you Restore CDs. You can update drivers in the optical drive. message appears, replace the Restore CD #2 with Microsoft for installation, use...
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... the followings: Unplug the power cord to turn off your hard disk may be corrupted. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The files stored on your computer. If it is listed first, followed by sudden power failure, it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Then press the power button. Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access indicator light stays on Solution The...
... the followings: Unplug the power cord to turn off your hard disk may be corrupted. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The files stored on your computer. If it is listed first, followed by sudden power failure, it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Then press the power button. Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access indicator light stays on Solution The...
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... connected. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. Try another CD/DVD. The speakers are properly connected to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 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. CD/DVD has been inserted upside down to open...
... connected. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. Try another CD/DVD. The speakers are properly connected to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 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. CD/DVD has been inserted upside down to open...
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... securely connected to the Windows Help. 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. Diskette is incorrectly inserted. Use another diskette that the monitor connector is not write-protected. Press any key or move your computer entered power management mode. Floppy Disk Drive Cause Floppy disk drive light stays on Floppy disk drive...
... securely connected to the Windows Help. 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. Diskette is incorrectly inserted. Use another diskette that the monitor connector is not write-protected. Press any key or move your computer entered power management mode. Floppy Disk Drive Cause Floppy disk drive light stays on Floppy disk drive...
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... your computer, not the keyboard connector. 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. Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard isn't firmly or securely connected to the mouse connector. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of your computer, not the mouse connector. Mouse needs cleaning. A-4 Solving Common Problems
... your computer, not the keyboard connector. 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. Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard isn't firmly or securely connected to the mouse connector. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of your computer, not the mouse connector. Mouse needs cleaning. A-4 Solving Common Problems