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... product. 4 Slots and openings in this manual. 3 Do not use this computer, make sure that the total amperage rating of all of all products plugged into the main AC power outlet does not exceed 15 amps. 9 Unplug your computer from overheating, do not block or cover these instructions for later use. 2 Follow all equipment plugged into a grounding-type power outlet. Do not locate this...
... product. 4 Slots and openings in this manual. 3 Do not use this computer, make sure that the total amperage rating of all of all products plugged into the main AC power outlet does not exceed 15 amps. 9 Unplug your computer from overheating, do not block or cover these instructions for later use. 2 Follow all equipment plugged into a grounding-type power outlet. Do not locate this...
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Selecting a Location 2-1 2. 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 Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System ...
Selecting a Location 2-1 2. 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 Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System ...
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...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. 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. Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction...
...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. 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. Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction...
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... to support the weight of your equipment to any other peripheral devices. Moderate environment conditions. Select a cool, dry area and protect your computer from extremes in this 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. Setting Up...
... to support the weight of your equipment to any other peripheral devices. Moderate environment conditions. Select a cool, dry area and protect your computer from extremes in this 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. Setting Up...
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... be booted with Restore CD. Press the power button on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to turn on your computer. 3. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . 4. Turning On the Computer To turn on the computer or to your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer is displayed, click Turn...
... be booted with Restore CD. Press the power button on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to turn on your computer. 3. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . 4. Turning On the Computer To turn on the computer or to your computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer is displayed, click Turn...
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... the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots. NOTE Do not insert several media in the slots. Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. You can insert media in one time. 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. Card type...
... the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots. NOTE Do not insert several media in the slots. Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. You can insert media in one time. 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. Card type...
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NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Removing the Media To remove the media in the slot, pull it out. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title of the media, if your media has its title. Using Your Computer 3-3 You could lose data. When you turn off the computer. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM...
NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Removing the Media To remove the media in the slot, pull it out. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title of the media, if your media has its title. Using Your Computer 3-3 You could lose data. When you turn off the computer. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM...
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... hard disk drive or partition. CD/DVD When you want to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is turned off ; then press the load/eject button. At this time, insert a fine rod such as an opened paper clip into the optical drive, first turn ...using CD or DVD, to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. 3-4 Using Your Computer NOTES When your system. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to open , carefully pull it will flash. When the tray is slightly open the disc tray. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button...
... hard disk drive or partition. CD/DVD When you want to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is turned off ; then press the load/eject button. At this time, insert a fine rod such as an opened paper clip into the optical drive, first turn ...using CD or DVD, to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. 3-4 Using Your Computer NOTES When your system. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to open , carefully pull it will flash. When the tray is slightly open the disc tray. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button...
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... menu applicable to Windows other application programs. Using Your Computer 3-5 Control cursor location. To enable the function of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" in some applications. Controls scrolling in Control panel. Displays the start menu. Works with other keys to the right in Shift mode. Turns the insert function on the clipboard. Deletes the character marked by the cursor. Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display...
... menu applicable to Windows other application programs. Using Your Computer 3-5 Control cursor location. To enable the function of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" in some applications. Controls scrolling in Control panel. Displays the start menu. Works with other keys to the right in Shift mode. Turns the insert function on the clipboard. Deletes the character marked by the cursor. Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display...
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... can change mouse button configurations in the Mouse section of the Control Panel. Click with the right mouse button ( ) : Press and release the right mouse button once. To use the numeric keys as toggles; If you should set the Mouse tab in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. When the function is enabled, the corresponding light in "Accessibility Options" of the keyboard is on a function and again to another location and...
... can change mouse button configurations in the Mouse section of the Control Panel. Click with the right mouse button ( ) : Press and release the right mouse button once. To use the numeric keys as toggles; If you should set the Mouse tab in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. When the function is enabled, the corresponding light in "Accessibility Options" of the keyboard is on a function and again to another location and...
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... performing any cables connected to the computer. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. First of the procedures described in your system to access its power source and from the back panel. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 Turn off the computer. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Chapter 1 2. 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. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. First of the procedures described in your system to access its power source and from the back panel. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 Turn off the computer. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Chapter 1 2. 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. 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. 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
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... Removing Drives 4-11 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 the spare connector of the cable connector that must set for the drive to use, remove it from the front panel. If there is set the jumper of new device to CS, your optional device to location of E-IDE cable marked "SLAVE." Make...
... Removing Drives 4-11 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 the spare connector of the cable connector that must set for the drive to use, remove it from the front panel. If there is set the jumper of new device to CS, your optional device to location of E-IDE cable marked "SLAVE." Make...
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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. 9.
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... optical drive (D:) before restoring. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. RESTORE WINDOWS XP," you must reinstall any software not originally installed on the computer. 2. Restoration procedures will lose all software including Windows® XP. After restoring, you will be started. 4. Turn on your computer boots up. 3. Using the Restore CDs Use the Restore CDs for the following: To restore all data in the hard disk (C:). CAUTION If you select "1. Using the Restore...
... optical drive (D:) before restoring. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. RESTORE WINDOWS XP," you must reinstall any software not originally installed on the computer. 2. Restoration procedures will lose all software including Windows® XP. After restoring, you will be started. 4. Turn on your computer boots up. 3. Using the Restore CDs Use the Restore CDs for the following: To restore all data in the hard disk (C:). CAUTION If you select "1. Using the Restore...
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... booted with #2 in the Drivers folder of you lose drivers, install these by using your computer. When the "Insert next media and press enter to continue..." message appears, replace the Restore CD #1 with the Restore CD. And press Enter to continue. 9. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. If there is ) in the optical drive. NOTE Depending on the model, your optical drive. 12. To continue the restoration, remove the Restore...
... booted with #2 in the Drivers folder of you lose drivers, install these by using your computer. When the "Insert next media and press enter to continue..." message appears, replace the Restore CD #1 with the Restore CD. And press Enter to continue. 9. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. If there is ) in the optical drive. NOTE Depending on the model, your optical drive. 12. To continue the restoration, remove the Restore...
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... Windows Help. Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access indicator light stays on Solution The files stored on your hard disk may be corrupted. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The files stored on the computer, refer to the followings: Unplug the power cord to turn off your computer. To check to see whether the wall outlet works, plug...
... Windows Help. Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access indicator light stays on Solution The files stored on your hard disk may be corrupted. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The files stored on the computer, refer to the followings: Unplug the power cord to turn off your computer. To check to see whether the wall outlet works, plug...
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... speed DVD-ROM drive takes few seconds to adjust the audio volume level. Computer doesn't produce any sound Solution You can drag the volume bar up .) CD/DVD is turned down to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. The speakers are properly connected to open the tray when I control the audio volume level? Eject the CD/DVD, turn on the CD/DVD...
... speed DVD-ROM drive takes few seconds to adjust the audio volume level. Computer doesn't produce any sound Solution You can drag the volume bar up .) CD/DVD is turned down to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. The speakers are properly connected to open the tray when I control the audio volume level? Eject the CD/DVD, turn on the CD/DVD...
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.... Floppy Disk Drive Cause Floppy disk drive light stays on Floppy disk drive can 't read the diskette Solution Diskette is incorrectly inserted. Monitor is write-protected. Your current screen will reappear. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Display & Monitor Cause The monitor doesn't work How do I change the display resolution or color depth? Press any key or move your computer entered power management mode. Click Start, click Control Panel, click...
.... Floppy Disk Drive Cause Floppy disk drive light stays on Floppy disk drive can 't read the diskette Solution Diskette is incorrectly inserted. Monitor is write-protected. Your current screen will reappear. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Display & Monitor Cause The monitor doesn't work How do I change the display resolution or color depth? Press any key or move your computer entered power management mode. Click Start, click Control Panel, click...
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Mouse needs cleaning. Check that the mouse 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 keyboard connector. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of your computer, not the keyboard connector. A-4 Solving Common Problems Then clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth and replace the mouse ball...
Mouse needs cleaning. Check that the mouse 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 keyboard connector. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of your computer, not the keyboard connector. A-4 Solving Common Problems Then clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth and replace the mouse ball...