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... to the product. 4 Slots and openings in a builtin installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 5 Never push objects of your dealer or local power company. Do not locate 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. This plug will walk on...
... to the product. 4 Slots and openings in a builtin installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 5 Never push objects of your dealer or local power company. Do not locate 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. This plug will walk on...
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... 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 Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. Selecting a Location...
... 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 Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. Selecting a Location...
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... 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. Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 Hard Disk Drive ...A-1 Optical Drive...
... 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. Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 Hard Disk Drive ...A-1 Optical Drive...
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..., and prevent proper ventilation. Appropriate power sources. To prevent static charges, connect all your system and all of its components. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any electrical device, such as a telephone, which can move freely. Chapter 1 No electromagnetic interference. Setting Up Your System 2-1
..., and prevent proper ventilation. Appropriate power sources. To prevent static charges, connect all your system and all of its components. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any electrical device, such as a telephone, which can move freely. Chapter 1 No electromagnetic interference. Setting Up Your System 2-1
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... this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. Turning Off the Computer To turn on the front panel of your computer, follow these steps: 1. 4. Turn off . When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is in the optical drive (D:) while your information and close all application programs you use. 2. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD...
... this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. Turning Off the Computer To turn on the front panel of your computer, follow these steps: 1. 4. Turn off . When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is in the optical drive (D:) while your information and close all application programs you use. 2. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD...
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...-PROTM memory card in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO 3-2 Using Your Computer Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use six types of the card slots...
...-PROTM memory card in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO 3-2 Using Your Computer Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use six types of the card slots...
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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. When you turn off the computer. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title of the...
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. When you turn off the computer. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title of the...
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... you may take few seconds to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. 3-4 Using Your Computer The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to open the disc tray. Then press the load/eject button to close it will flash. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to open the tray.
... you may take few seconds to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. 3-4 Using Your Computer The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to open the disc tray. Then press the load/eject button to close it will flash. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to open the tray.
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.... Control cursor location. Changes use of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to perform special (control) function. changes back to uppercase; Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display captured on the top row of the keyboard and the symbol keys in the main part of the cursor. Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to enter alternate character codes or functions. Works with other application programs. Using...
.... Control cursor location. Changes use of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to perform special (control) function. changes back to uppercase; Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display captured on the top row of the keyboard and the symbol keys in the main part of the cursor. Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to enter alternate character codes or functions. Works with other application programs. Using...
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... is enabled, the corresponding light in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as toggles; If you are left-handed, you can change configuration from the illustrations described in the Mouse section of the keyboard is on the model, your keyboard can be used as MouseKeys, first you can change mouse button configurations in this user's guide. To use the numeric keys as MouseKeys to turn it...
... is enabled, the corresponding light in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as toggles; If you are left-handed, you can change configuration from the illustrations described in the Mouse section of the keyboard is on the model, your keyboard can be used as MouseKeys, first you can change mouse button configurations in this user's guide. To use the numeric keys as MouseKeys to turn it...
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... its internal components. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. First of the procedures described 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 your computer. Turn off the computer. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards...
... its internal components. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. First of the procedures described 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 your computer. Turn off the computer. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards...
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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 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. Slide the HDD bracket into the chassis and secure it .) 9.
Connect the power and hard disk drive cable to the instructions in "Replacing the Cover" in this chapter. 4-8 Installing and Removing Drives 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. Slide the HDD bracket into the chassis and secure it .) 9.
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... a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that must set the jumper of new device to CS, your system recognizes the device according to location of the front panel using a tool such as a screwdriver. If there is an EMI shield that connected to this 5.25-inch bay, you want to CS (Cable Select). You must be set to use the spare connector of E-IDE cable marked "SLAVE." To install an...
... a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that must set the jumper of new device to CS, your system recognizes the device according to location of the front panel using a tool such as a screwdriver. If there is an EMI shield that connected to this 5.25-inch bay, you want to CS (Cable Select). You must be set to use the spare connector of E-IDE cable marked "SLAVE." To install an...
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Secondary EIDE connector 11. 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. 9. Connect the power and interface cables to the computer case with two screws. 10. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives
Secondary EIDE connector 11. 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. 9. Connect the power and interface cables to the computer case with two screws. 10. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives
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... that added files, programs, or other data on your hard disk since you purchased your system. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. After restoring, you lose all software including Windows® XP. Turn on your original preinstalled software: 1. CAUTION If you will be started. 4. Restoring Your Original Software The Restore CDs contain a copy of all software (e.g., Windows, drivers...
... that added files, programs, or other data on your hard disk since you purchased your system. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. After restoring, you lose all software including Windows® XP. Turn on your original preinstalled software: 1. CAUTION If you will be started. 4. Restoring Your Original Software The Restore CDs contain a copy of all software (e.g., Windows, drivers...
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... update drivers in the Drivers folder of you lose drivers, install these by using your hard disk. 8. Using the Restore CDs 5-3 message appears, replace the Restore CD #1 with the Restore CD. message appears, replace the Restore CD #2 with Microsoft for installation, use it to restart your optical drive. 12. Enter your system has two or three Restore CDs. 11. When the "Insert next media and press enter to continue. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu...
... update drivers in the Drivers folder of you lose drivers, install these by using your hard disk. 8. Using the Restore CDs 5-3 message appears, replace the Restore CD #1 with the Restore CD. message appears, replace the Restore CD #2 with Microsoft for installation, use it to restart your optical drive. 12. Enter your system has two or three Restore CDs. 11. When the "Insert next media and press enter to continue. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu...
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... works, plug other wall outlet. 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 files stored on your computer. Check for lost allocation units by sudden power failure, it will not operate if you might experience when using your hard disk may be fragmented. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 To open Windows...
... works, plug other wall outlet. 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 files stored on your computer. Check for lost allocation units by sudden power failure, it will not operate if you might experience when using your hard disk may be fragmented. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 To open Windows...
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... upward. A-2 Solving Common Problems The high speed DVD-ROM drive takes few seconds to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. The speakers are properly connected to open the tray when I control the audio volume level? CD/DVD is turned down . Wait about...
... upward. A-2 Solving Common Problems The high speed DVD-ROM drive takes few seconds to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. The speakers are properly connected to open the tray when I control the audio volume level? CD/DVD is turned down . Wait about...
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... 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. The cable connecting the monitor to cover the hole. Press any key or move your computer entered power management mode. To remove write-protection from the Screen resolution area. 4. Or click the right mouse button on the monitor. Solution The brightness and contrast controls...
... 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. The cable connecting the monitor to cover the hole. Press any key or move your computer entered power management mode. To remove write-protection from the Screen resolution area. 4. Or click the right mouse button on the monitor. Solution The brightness and contrast controls...
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.... Mouse needs cleaning. Check that the keyboard is connected to the keyboard connector. Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn't firmly or securely connected to the keyboard connector on the back of your computer, not the mouse connector. Check that the mouse is connected to the mouse connector. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of your computer, not the keyboard connector. A-4 Solving Common Problems Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard...
.... Mouse needs cleaning. Check that the keyboard is connected to the keyboard connector. Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn't firmly or securely connected to the keyboard connector on the back of your computer, not the mouse connector. Check that the mouse is connected to the mouse connector. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of your computer, not the keyboard connector. A-4 Solving Common Problems Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard...