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... AC power outlet does not exceed 15 amps. 9 Unplug your computer from overheating, do not block or cover these instructions for later use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. Please read all of your obsolete outlet. Objects may fall, causing seriousdamage to the product. 4 Slots and openings in a fire or electrical shock. Also, make sure...
... AC power outlet does not exceed 15 amps. 9 Unplug your computer from overheating, do not block or cover these instructions for later use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. Please read all of your obsolete outlet. Objects may fall, causing seriousdamage to the product. 4 Slots and openings in a fire or electrical shock. Also, make sure...
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Selecting a Location 2-1 2. Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 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 Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System ...
Selecting a Location 2-1 2. Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 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 Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System ...
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... 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. Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii 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...
... 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. Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii 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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... turn on your system. 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 support the weight of your system and all your computer from extremes in this chapter. 1. Moderate environment conditions. Appropriate power sources. A flat and hard...
... turn on your system. 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 support the weight of your system and all your computer from extremes in this chapter. 1. Moderate environment conditions. Appropriate power sources. A flat and hard...
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... the instructions below to turn it off your computer, save your computer. 3. NOTE If the Restore CD is displayed, click Turn Off to your computer is booting, the computer will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . Before turning off . Turn on the computer or to turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to shut down the system. 4. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu...
... the instructions below to turn it off your computer, save your computer. 3. NOTE If the Restore CD is displayed, click Turn Off to your computer is booting, the computer will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . Before turning off . Turn on the computer or to turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to shut down the system. 4. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu...
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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 media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. NOTE Do not insert several media in one time. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM...
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 media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. NOTE Do not insert several media in one time. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM...
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... slot. 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 My Computer. Removing the Media To remove the media in the slot, pull it out. When you turn off the computer. Using Your Computer 3-3 You could lose data. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Also, remove...
... slot. 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 My Computer. Removing the Media To remove the media in the slot, pull it out. When you turn off the computer. Using Your Computer 3-3 You could lose data. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Also, remove...
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... the button again to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is turned off ; When the disc tray pops out, the busy indicator light will go. CD/DVD When you want to close it out. Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional) as it will flash. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to stop the running of...
... the button again to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is turned off ; When the disc tray pops out, the busy indicator light will go. CD/DVD When you want to close it out. Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional) as it will flash. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to stop the running of...
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... cursor back one tab to the left of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" in Shift mode. Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display captured on . Displays the start menu. Works with the main character keys. Works with alt key, this key captures active window. Changes use of keyboard input or executes a command. Suspends the current operation. Produces lowercase characters when the Caps Lock function...
... cursor back one tab to the left of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" in Shift mode. Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display captured on . Displays the start menu. Works with the main character keys. Works with alt key, this key captures active window. Changes use of keyboard input or executes a command. Suspends the current operation. Produces lowercase characters when the Caps Lock function...
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... turn on . Click with the right mouse button ( ) : Press and release the right mouse button once. The numeric keys on the model, your keyboard can change configuration from the illustrations described in "Accessibility Options" of the Control Panel. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as toggles; To use the numeric keys as MouseKeys to left-handed. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you can be used as MouseKeys, first you can change mouse button configurations in the Mouse...
... turn on . Click with the right mouse button ( ) : Press and release the right mouse button once. The numeric keys on the model, your keyboard can change configuration from the illustrations described in "Accessibility Options" of the Control Panel. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as toggles; To use the numeric keys as MouseKeys to left-handed. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you can be used as MouseKeys, first you can change mouse button configurations in the Mouse...
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... performing any cables connected to the computer. 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. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Chapter 1 2. Turn off...
... performing any cables connected to the computer. 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. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Chapter 1 2. Turn off...
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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. 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.
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... cable marked "SLAVE." NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that connected to use the secondary E-IDE drive connector. 6. To install an additional device in the empty bay below the optical drive, you want to install is an EMI shield that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you can use , remove it from the front panel. If there is set the jumper of new device to CS, your finger. 7. Remove the faceplate cover from...
... cable marked "SLAVE." NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that connected to use the secondary E-IDE drive connector. 6. To install an additional device in the empty bay below the optical drive, you want to install is an EMI shield that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you can use , remove it from the front panel. If there is set the jumper of new device to CS, your finger. 7. Remove the faceplate cover from...
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9. 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. 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
9. 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. 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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... optical drive (D:) before restoring. CAUTION If you must reinstall any software not originally installed on the computer. 2. Follow these steps to diskettes before your computer boots up. 3. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. RESTORE WINDOWS XP," you don't want to lose your personal data on your hard disk, copy it to restore your hard disk. Turn on your original preinstalled software: 1. Restoring Your Original Software The Restore...
... optical drive (D:) before restoring. CAUTION If you must reinstall any software not originally installed on the computer. 2. Follow these steps to diskettes before your computer boots up. 3. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. RESTORE WINDOWS XP," you don't want to lose your personal data on your hard disk, copy it to restore your hard disk. Turn on your original preinstalled software: 1. Restoring Your Original Software The Restore...
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... be booted with #3 (if there is no executable installation file. message appears, replace the Restore CD #2 with the Restore CD. Enter your optical drive and restart the computer. 13. You can update drivers in the Device Manager window if there is ) in the optical drive while your computer, follow the displayed messages. And press Enter to continue..." NOTE Depending on the model, your system are in the optical drive. Windows XP starts...
... be booted with #3 (if there is no executable installation file. message appears, replace the Restore CD #2 with the Restore CD. Enter your optical drive and restart the computer. 13. You can update drivers in the Device Manager window if there is ) in the optical drive while your computer, follow the displayed messages. And press Enter to continue..." NOTE Depending on the model, your system are in the optical drive. Windows XP starts...
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... solution. Make sure the power cord is not working . To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The files stored on your computer. To turn off 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 check to a grounded wall outlet. Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access indicator light stays on...
... solution. Make sure the power cord is not working . To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The files stored on your computer. To turn off 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 check to a grounded wall outlet. Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access indicator light stays on...
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... speakers are not properly connected. The high speed DVD-ROM drive takes few seconds to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. Audio Cause How do I press the eject button Solution CD/DVD is empty. Wait about 5 to 10 seconds to open the tray. Make sure that the Mute option check box is not properly seated in computer stores). Optical Drive...
... speakers are not properly connected. The high speed DVD-ROM drive takes few seconds to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. Audio Cause How do I press the eject button Solution CD/DVD is empty. Wait about 5 to 10 seconds to open the tray. Make sure that the Mute option check box is not properly seated in computer stores). Optical Drive...
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... I change the display resolution and color depth, follow these steps: 1. Monitor is unformatted. Diskette is not properly connected to the Windows Help. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is firmly plugged into the wall outlet and into the monitor. You have a screen blanking utility installed or your Windows Help in Windows. Format the diskette. (Refer to your computer entered power management mode...
... I change the display resolution and color depth, follow these steps: 1. Monitor is unformatted. Diskette is not properly connected to the Windows Help. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is firmly plugged into the wall outlet and into the monitor. You have a screen blanking utility installed or your Windows Help in Windows. Format the diskette. (Refer to your computer entered power management mode...
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... and replace the mouse ball. A-4 Solving Common Problems Mouse needs cleaning. Check that the mouse is connected to the keyboard connector on the back of the mouse. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of your computer, not the mouse connector. Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard isn't firmly or securely connected to the keyboard connector. Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn't firmly or securely connected to the mouse connector.
... and replace the mouse ball. A-4 Solving Common Problems Mouse needs cleaning. Check that the mouse is connected to the keyboard connector on the back of the mouse. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of your computer, not the mouse connector. Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard isn't firmly or securely connected to the keyboard connector. Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn't firmly or securely connected to the mouse connector.