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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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... games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). 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 turn the power on or off... DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. This jack is turned on. The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded pink. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this jack. This jack is color-coded green. 3 Plug powered...
... games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). 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 turn the power on or off... DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. This jack is turned on. The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded pink. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this jack. This jack is color-coded green. 3 Plug powered...
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... with your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Clean the keyboard by using it . For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension...then restart your computer and unplug the keyboard. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it. Type memory error in the keyboard, turn it upside down to drain it again. Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you spilled liquid in ...
... with your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Clean the keyboard by using it . For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension...then restart your computer and unplug the keyboard. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it. Type memory error in the keyboard, turn it upside down to drain it again. Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you spilled liquid in ...
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...modem cable is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. • Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your modem for a dial tone by plugging a working... network jack. Modem (cable or DSL) • See the documentation that came with 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 correctly....
...modem cable is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. • Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your modem for a dial tone by plugging a working... network jack. Modem (cable or DSL) • See the documentation that came with 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 correctly....
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... of debris. You may not be read by the disc drive. • If you have a DVD drive. • Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make...
... of debris. You may not be read by the disc drive. • If you have a DVD drive. • Your computer may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make...
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... the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. 42 Many printers have an online/offline button that you may want to print to press so the printer can... Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not turn on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory.
... the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. 42 Many printers have an online/offline button that you may want to print to press so the printer can... Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not turn on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory.