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... back have to use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. Only connect this computer on an unstable cart, stand or table. This plug will walk on this product or included in a fire or electrical shock. The product may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that matches the power requirements of AC...
... back have to use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. Only connect this computer on an unstable cart, stand or table. This plug will walk on this product or included in a fire or electrical shock. The product may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that matches the power requirements of AC...
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Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 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 Selecting a Location 2-1 2. CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System...
Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 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 Selecting a Location 2-1 2. CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System...
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... 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 ...A-2 Audio ...A-2 Floppy Disk Drive A-3 Display & Monitor A-3 Keyboard ...A-4 Mouse ...A-4 Appendix B. 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...
... 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 ...A-2 Audio ...A-2 Floppy Disk Drive A-3 Display & Monitor A-3 Keyboard ...A-4 Mouse ...A-4 Appendix B. 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...
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... to support the weight of your system and all your equipment to any electrical device, such as a telephone, which can move freely. Selecting a Location Before you set up your computer, it is important to choose a safe and convenient location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table strong enough to set up and turn on your disks...
... to support the weight of your system and all your equipment to any electrical device, such as a telephone, which can move freely. Selecting a Location Before you set up your computer, it is important to choose a safe and convenient location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table strong enough to set up and turn on your disks...
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... is displayed, click Turn Off to turn off your computer, save your computer is in the optical drive (D:) while your information and close all application programs you use. 2. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . 4. Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below to shut down the system. 4. NOTE If the Restore CD is booting, the...
... is displayed, click Turn Off to turn off your computer, save your computer is in the optical drive (D:) while your information and close all application programs you use. 2. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . 4. Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below to shut down the system. 4. NOTE If the Restore CD is booting, the...
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NOTE Do not insert several media in a slot at one time. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots. 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. Insert only one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM...
NOTE Do not insert several media in a slot at one time. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots. 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. Insert only one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM...
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... turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. You could lose data. Removing the Media To remove the media in this right slot. Using Your Computer 3-3 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 the slot, pull it out. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive...
... turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. You could lose data. Removing the Media To remove the media in this right slot. Using Your Computer 3-3 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 the slot, pull it out. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive...
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... to close it will flash. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is turned off ; When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. 3-4 Using Your Computer When the tray is slightly open the disc tray.
... to close it will flash. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is turned off ; When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. 3-4 Using Your Computer When the tray is slightly open the disc tray.
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... cursor back one tab to the left of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to enter alternate character codes or functions. When used with the main character keys. Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on the keyboard, that are not affected. Works with alt key, this key captures active window. Captures the screen display on the clipboard. Controls scrolling in some applications. Suspends the current operation. Displays the start menu.
... cursor back one tab to the left of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to enter alternate character codes or functions. When used with the main character keys. Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on the keyboard, that are not affected. Works with alt key, this key captures active window. Captures the screen display on the clipboard. Controls scrolling in some applications. Suspends the current operation. Displays the start menu.
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... another location and then release the mouse button. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you can be used as MouseKeys, first you can change mouse button configurations in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. NOTE Depending on . If you are left-handed, you should set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" of the keyboard is enabled, the corresponding light in the Mouse section of the Control Panel. To use the numeric keys...
... another location and then release the mouse button. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you can be used as MouseKeys, first you can change mouse button configurations in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. NOTE Depending on . If you are left-handed, you should set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" of the keyboard is enabled, the corresponding light in the Mouse section of the Control Panel. To use the numeric keys...
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... cables connected to the computer. Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of the procedures described in your system to access its power source and from the back panel. Turn off the computer. Chapter 1 2. Then disconnect any of your computer. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Installing...
... cables connected to the computer. Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of the procedures described in your system to access its power source and from the back panel. Turn off the computer. Chapter 1 2. Then disconnect any of your computer. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Installing...
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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. 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.
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... computer. NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that must set the jumper of new device to use, remove it from the front panel. To install an additional device in the empty bay below the optical drive, you can use the spare connector of the front panel using a tool such as a screwdriver. EMI shield 8. Make sure the jumper of the cable connector that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you set the jumper of your finger...
... computer. NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that must set the jumper of new device to use, remove it from the front panel. To install an additional device in the empty bay below the optical drive, you can use the spare connector of the front panel using a tool such as a screwdriver. EMI shield 8. Make sure the jumper of the cable connector that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you set the jumper of your finger...
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Slide the device into the bay and secure it to the system, press the front panel toward the system until the tabs on the front panel click into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives To reassemble the front panel to the computer case with two screws. 10. 9. Connect the power and interface cables to the device installed. Secondary EIDE connector 11.
Slide the device into the bay and secure it to the system, press the front panel toward the system until the tabs on the front panel click into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives To reassemble the front panel to the computer case with two screws. 10. 9. Connect the power and interface cables to the device installed. Secondary EIDE connector 11.
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... restore lost or destroyed drivers. CAUTION If you will be started. 4. Using the Restore CDs 5-1 RESTORE WINDOWS XP," you select "1. After restoring, you must reinstall any software not originally installed on your hard disk, copy it to lose your personal data on the computer. 2. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. Using the Restore CDs Use the Restore CDs for the following: To restore all data that added...
... restore lost or destroyed drivers. CAUTION If you will be started. 4. Using the Restore CDs 5-1 RESTORE WINDOWS XP," you select "1. After restoring, you must reinstall any software not originally installed on your hard disk, copy it to lose your personal data on the computer. 2. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. Using the Restore CDs Use the Restore CDs for the following: To restore all data that added...
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... this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. Enter your system has two or three Restore CDs. 11. If you Restore CDs. You can update drivers in the Restore CD #2 will be copied to install a driver. All data in the Device Manager window if there is the executable file for installation, use it to your optical drive and restart the computer. 13. 7. All data in the optical drive. After the restoration process...
... this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. Enter your system has two or three Restore CDs. 11. If you Restore CDs. You can update drivers in the Restore CD #2 will be copied to install a driver. All data in the Device Manager window if there is the executable file for installation, use it to your optical drive and restart the computer. 13. 7. All data in the optical drive. After the restoration process...
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... outlet works, plug other wall outlet. Then press the power button. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 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 before calling a technician if a problem occurs. The problem is listed first, followed by running Disk Defragmenter...
... outlet works, plug other wall outlet. Then press the power button. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 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 before calling a technician if a problem occurs. The problem is listed first, followed by running Disk Defragmenter...
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... the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. The high speed DVD-ROM drive takes few seconds to open the tray. Your optical drive is defected. When the Master Volume window appears, verify that the speakers are not properly connected. Make sure that the Mute option check box is turned down . When the Master Volume window appears, in computer stores). A-2 Solving Common Problems Eject...
... the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. The high speed DVD-ROM drive takes few seconds to open the tray. Your optical drive is defected. When the Master Volume window appears, verify that the speakers are not properly connected. Make sure that the Mute option check box is turned down . When the Master Volume window appears, in computer stores). A-2 Solving Common Problems Eject...
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... current screen will reappear. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Click the OK button. Use another diskette that the monitor connector is properly and securely connected to a diskette Floppy disk drive can 't write to the video connector of the diskette to your Windows Help in Windows. Make sure that is unformatted. Press any key or move your computer entered power management mode. When the Display Properties window...
... current screen will reappear. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Click the OK button. Use another diskette that the monitor connector is properly and securely connected to a diskette Floppy disk drive can 't write to the video connector of the diskette to your Windows Help in Windows. Make sure that is unformatted. Press any key or move your computer entered power management mode. When the Display Properties window...
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... the keyboard is connected to the mouse connector on the back of the mouse. A-4 Solving Common Problems Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn't firmly or securely connected to the mouse connector. Mouse needs cleaning. Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard 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 keyboard connector. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball...
... the keyboard is connected to the mouse connector on the back of the mouse. A-4 Solving Common Problems Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn't firmly or securely connected to the mouse connector. Mouse needs cleaning. Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard 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 keyboard connector. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball...