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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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... the power on drive type). 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 color-coded pink. This jack is color-coded green. 3 Insert... from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. 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 and programs,...
... the power on drive type). 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 color-coded pink. This jack is color-coded green. 3 Insert... from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. 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 and programs,...
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... plugged in the keyboard, turn it upside down to help determine if a memory module is not stuck. Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you know works to replace it dries..., you see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to drain it again. A keyboard character...Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with your computer. Type memory error in the Search box, then press ENTER. Memory Help For more information, see the poster that came with a narrow, straw-like ...
... plugged in the keyboard, turn it upside down to help determine if a memory module is not stuck. Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you know works to replace it dries..., you see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to drain it again. A keyboard character...Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can of air with your computer. Type memory error in the Search box, then press ENTER. Memory Help For more information, see the poster that came with a narrow, straw-like ...
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...came with your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 31. Contact your computer. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all messages are set correctly. 34 Your modem does not dial or does not connect • Make sure that the modem...jack. • If you have been made correctly. • Make sure that your computer is disabled before using the modem. 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 telephone...
...came with your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 31. Contact your computer. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all messages are set correctly. 34 Your modem does not dial or does not connect • Make sure that the modem...jack. • If you have been made correctly. • Make sure that your computer is disabled before using the modem. 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 telephone...
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... more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. Type network troubleshooting in your home. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the...
... more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. Type network troubleshooting in your home. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the...
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...button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to is plugged into an AC power source. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is...an online/offline button that it in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make...
...button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to is plugged into an AC power source. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is...an online/offline button that it in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on • Make...