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...Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back have to protect it does not exceed the amperage rating of the grounding-type plug. Do not locate this computer on the cord. 8 If you have been provided for ventilation. This is eqiupped with this computer, make sure that could result in this manual. 3 Do not use... connected to replace your computer from overheating, do not block or cover these instructions for cleaning. 10 Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. If you are unable to insert or replace your obsolete outlet, contact your electrician to the AC power ...
...Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back have to protect it does not exceed the amperage rating of the grounding-type plug. Do not locate this computer on the cord. 8 If you have been provided for ventilation. This is eqiupped with this computer, make sure that could result in this manual. 3 Do not use... connected to replace your computer from overheating, do not block or cover these instructions for cleaning. 10 Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. If you are unable to insert or replace your obsolete outlet, contact your electrician to the AC power ...
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... 3. 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. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. Selecting a Location...
... 3. 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. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. Selecting a Location...
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... 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 ...A-2 Audio...
... 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 ...A-2 Audio...
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... chapter. 1. Appropriate power sources. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other source of heat. To prevent static charges, connect all of space around the computer so air can erase data on /off your equipment to any other peripheral devices. Setting Up Your System...
... chapter. 1. Appropriate power sources. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other source of heat. To prevent static charges, connect all of space around the computer so air can erase data on /off your equipment to any other peripheral devices. Setting Up Your System...
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... front panel of your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Before turning off your information and close all application programs you use. 2. Turn off . NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer. 2. Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below...
... front panel of your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Before turning off your information and close all application programs you use. 2. Turn off . NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer. 2. Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below...
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... 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 Inserting the Media Left Slot You can insert media in one time. You can use six types of the card slots. Using an Optional Media Reader...
... 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 Inserting the Media Left Slot You can insert media in one time. You can use six types of the card slots. Using an Optional Media Reader...
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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. You could lose data. Removing the Media To remove the media in My 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...
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. You could lose data. Removing the Media To remove the media in My 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...
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... eject button, immediately after pressing the eject button to give the DVD sufficient time to open the tray. When the disc tray pops out, the busy indicator light will go. then press the load/eject button. Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional) as E: unless you want to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is turned...
... eject button, immediately after pressing the eject button to give the DVD sufficient time to open the tray. When the disc tray pops out, the busy indicator light will go. then press the load/eject button. Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional) as E: unless you want to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is turned...
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... keys in Control panel. Controls scrolling in Shift mode. Displays the short menu for the selected location. Displays the start menu. Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on the keyboard, that are not affected. Works with alt key, this key captures active window. Moves the cursor back one tab to the left of keyboard input or executes a command. Deletes the character marked by the cursor. Control cursor location. When used with Alt key, this key...
... keys in Control panel. Controls scrolling in Shift mode. Displays the short menu for the selected location. Displays the start menu. Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on the keyboard, that are not affected. Works with alt key, this key captures active window. Moves the cursor back one tab to the left of keyboard input or executes a command. Deletes the character marked by the cursor. Control cursor location. When used with Alt key, this key...
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... "mouse, reversing buttons" in the Mouse section of the Control Panel. NOTE Depending on a function and again to turn on the model, your keyboard can change configuration from the illustrations described in "Accessibility Options" of the Control Panel. Click with the right mouse button ( ) : Press and release the right mouse button once. Drag ( ) : While pressing and holding down the left mouse button once. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse...
... "mouse, reversing buttons" in the Mouse section of the Control Panel. NOTE Depending on a function and again to turn on the model, your keyboard can change configuration from the illustrations described in "Accessibility Options" of the Control Panel. Click with the right mouse button ( ) : Press and release the right mouse button once. Drag ( ) : While pressing and holding down the left mouse button once. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse...
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... performing any cables connected to the computer. Then disconnect any of your computer. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. 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. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in...
... performing any cables connected to the computer. Then disconnect any of your computer. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. 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. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in...
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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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... 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 new device. To install an additional device in the empty bay below the optical drive, you set the jumper of the cable connector that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you can use the spare connector of optional drive you want to CS (Cable Select). If you can use , remove it from the front panel. Make sure...
... 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 new device. To install an additional device in the empty bay below the optical drive, you set the jumper of the cable connector that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you can use the spare connector of optional drive you want to CS (Cable Select). If you can use , remove it from the front panel. Make sure...
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9. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives Connect the power and interface cables to the computer case with two screws. 10. 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. Secondary EIDE connector 11.
9. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives Connect the power and interface cables to the computer case with two screws. 10. 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. Secondary EIDE connector 11.
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... your original preinstalled software: 1. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. Restoration procedures will lose all data in the hard disk (C:). CAUTION If you purchased your system. To restore lost or destroyed drivers. Turn on your hard disk since you select "1. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. Using the Restore CDs 5-1 Restoring Your Original Software The Restore CDs contain a copy of all software (e.g., Windows, drivers, and application...
... your original preinstalled software: 1. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. Restoration procedures will lose all data in the hard disk (C:). CAUTION If you purchased your system. To restore lost or destroyed drivers. Turn on your hard disk since you select "1. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. Using the Restore CDs 5-1 Restoring Your Original Software The Restore CDs contain a copy of all software (e.g., Windows, drivers, and application...
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... the Device Manager window if there is completed, remove the Restore CD from your optical drive. 12. And press Enter to your system has two or three Restore CDs. 11. NOTE Depending on the model, your hard disk. 8. To continue the restoration, remove the Restore CD from your optical drive and restart the computer. 13. Using the Restore CDs 5-3 In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. The restoration process will appear. Windows XP starts...
... the Device Manager window if there is completed, remove the Restore CD from your optical drive. 12. And press Enter to your system has two or three Restore CDs. 11. NOTE Depending on the model, your hard disk. 8. To continue the restoration, remove the Restore CD from your optical drive and restart the computer. 13. Using the Restore CDs 5-3 In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. The restoration process will appear. Windows XP starts...
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... running Disk Defragmenter. (For more information, refer to the Windows Help. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 The problem is firmly plugged into the wall outlet and into the wall outlet. Check for complete discharge and re-plug the power cord. Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access indicator light...
... running Disk Defragmenter. (For more information, refer to the Windows Help. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 The problem is firmly plugged into the wall outlet and into the wall outlet. Check for complete discharge and re-plug the power cord. Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access indicator light...
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..., verify that the speakers are not properly connected. A-2 Solving Common Problems Audio has been muted. The speakers are properly connected to the computer. CD/DVD has been inserted upside down . CD/DVD is not recognized. Make sure that the Mute option check box is defected. Eject the CD/DVD, turn on the CD/DVD to seat it in the optical drive. Click the Start button, point to...
..., verify that the speakers are not properly connected. A-2 Solving Common Problems Audio has been muted. The speakers are properly connected to the computer. CD/DVD has been inserted upside down . CD/DVD is not recognized. Make sure that the Mute option check box is defected. Eject the CD/DVD, turn on the CD/DVD to seat it in the optical drive. Click the Start button, point to...
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... mouse button on the monitor. To remove write-protection from the Screen resolution area. 4. Press any key or move your computer entered power management mode. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is not write-protected. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Display & Monitor Cause The monitor doesn't work...
... mouse button on the monitor. To remove write-protection from the Screen resolution area. 4. Press any key or move your computer entered power management mode. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is not write-protected. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Display & Monitor Cause The monitor doesn't work...
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... keyboard connector. A-4 Solving Common Problems Check that the mouse is connected to the mouse connector on the back of the mouse. Then clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth and replace the mouse ball. Mouse needs cleaning. Check that the keyboard is connected to the keyboard connector on the back of your computer, not the mouse connector. Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard isn't firmly or securely connected to the mouse connector. Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse...
... keyboard connector. A-4 Solving Common Problems Check that the mouse is connected to the mouse connector on the back of the mouse. Then clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth and replace the mouse ball. Mouse needs cleaning. Check that the keyboard is connected to the keyboard connector on the back of your computer, not the mouse connector. Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard isn't firmly or securely connected to the mouse connector. Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse...