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... the product. 4 Slots and openings in this computer to replace your computer system's information label. If you are unable to insert or replace your obsolete outlet, contact your electrician to a power outlet that the total amperage rating of all products plugged into it from the main electrical power outlet before cleaning. Only connect this manual. 3 Do not use liquid cleaners...
... the product. 4 Slots and openings in this computer to replace your computer system's information label. If you are unable to insert or replace your obsolete outlet, contact your electrician to a power outlet that the total amperage rating of all products plugged into it from the main electrical power outlet before cleaning. Only connect this manual. 3 Do not use liquid cleaners...
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... a Location 2-1 2. Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. 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...
... a Location 2-1 2. Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. 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...
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...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 ...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...
...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 ...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...
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...To prevent static charges, connect all of space around the computer so air can erase data on /off your system. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other peripheral devices. Soft surfaces like beds...power sources. A flat and hard surface. 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 heat. Do not place your system too close to any electrical device...
...To prevent static charges, connect all of space around the computer so air can erase data on /off your system. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other peripheral devices. Soft surfaces like beds...power sources. A flat and hard surface. 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 heat. Do not place your system too close to any electrical device...
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... other peripheral devices. 2-4 Setting Up Your System Turn on the computer or to turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to shut down the system. 4. Press the power button on your computer. 3. Turn off your computer, save your computer. 2. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer, follow these steps: 1. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will...
... other peripheral devices. 2-4 Setting Up Your System Turn on the computer or to turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to shut down the system. 4. Press the power button on your computer. 3. Turn off your computer, save your computer. 2. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer, follow these steps: 1. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will...
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NOTE Do not insert several media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. 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. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can insert media in one time. Insert only one media in the slots. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM...
NOTE Do not insert several media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. 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. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can insert media in one time. Insert only one media in the slots. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM...
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.... 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 this right slot. Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in My Computer. Removing the Media To remove the media in the slot, pull it out. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light...
.... 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 this right slot. Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in My Computer. Removing the Media To remove the media in the slot, pull it out. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light...
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... disc tray to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is turned off ; The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to open the tray. Then press the load/eject button to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. 3-4 Using Your Computer At this time, insert a fine rod such as an opened paper clip into the optical drive, first turn...
... disc tray to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is turned off ; The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to open the tray. Then press the load/eject button to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. 3-4 Using Your Computer At this time, insert a fine rod such as an opened paper clip into the optical drive, first turn...
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... Control panel. Displays the start menu. Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on the keyboard, that are not affected. Control cursor location. Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display captured on the clipboard. Suspends the current operation. Stops the current operation (used with Ctrl). Produces uppercase characters or the top symbols on the keys when used with the main character keys. Works with alt key, this key captures active window...
... Control panel. Displays the start menu. Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on the keyboard, that are not affected. Control cursor location. Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display captured on the clipboard. Suspends the current operation. Stops the current operation (used with Ctrl). Produces uppercase characters or the top symbols on the keys when used with the main character keys. Works with alt key, this key captures active window...
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..., you can change mouse button configurations in the Mouse section of the Control Panel. The numeric keys on the model, your keyboard can change configuration from the illustrations described in "Accessibility Options" of the Control Panel. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in this user's guide. To use the numeric keys as MouseKeys, first you can be used as MouseKeys to left mouse button once. Click with the right mouse button ( ) : Press and...
..., you can change mouse button configurations in the Mouse section of the Control Panel. The numeric keys on the model, your keyboard can change configuration from the illustrations described in "Accessibility Options" of the Control Panel. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in this user's guide. To use the numeric keys as MouseKeys, first you can be used as MouseKeys to left mouse button once. Click with the right mouse button ( ) : Press and...
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Turn off the computer. First of your computer. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Chapter 1 2. Removing the Cover You need to access its power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to the computer. Then disconnect any of the procedures described...
Turn off the computer. First of your computer. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Chapter 1 2. Removing the Cover You need to access its power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to the computer. Then disconnect any of the procedures described...
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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 Slide the HDD bracket into the chassis and secure it .) 9. 7.
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 Slide the HDD bracket into the chassis and secure it .) 9. 7.
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... drive connector. NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you set for the drive to new device. You must be set the jumper of new device to CS, your optional device to CS (Cable Select). If you want to install is an EMI shield that must set to use the spare connector of the cable connector that connected to work properly with your finger. 7. Make sure the jumper of the front panel using...
... drive connector. NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you set for the drive to new device. You must be set the jumper of new device to CS, your optional device to CS (Cable Select). If you want to install is an EMI shield that must set to use the spare connector of the cable connector that connected to work properly with your finger. 7. Make sure the jumper of the front panel using...
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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. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives
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... Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. To restore lost or destroyed drivers. Restoring Your Original Software The Restore CDs contain a copy of all software (e.g., Windows, drivers, and application programs) originally preinstalled on your hard disk. (This process may take about 20 minutes.) WARNING Chapter 1 If you restore your hard disk, you will be started. 4. After restoring, you select "1. Turn on your hard disk. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. Using the Restore...
... Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. To restore lost or destroyed drivers. Restoring Your Original Software The Restore CDs contain a copy of all software (e.g., Windows, drivers, and application programs) originally preinstalled on your hard disk. (This process may take about 20 minutes.) WARNING Chapter 1 If you restore your hard disk, you will be started. 4. After restoring, you select "1. Turn on your hard disk. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. Using the Restore...
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... drivers, install these by using the Restore CDs. Using the Restore CDs 5-3 message appears, replace the Restore CD #2 with Microsoft for your computer, follow the displayed messages. You can update drivers in the Restore CD #2 will be copied to your optical drive and restart the computer. 13. Press Enter to continue. 7. All data in the Device Manager window if there is completed, remove the Restore CD from your hard disk. 8. message appears, replace...
... drivers, install these by using the Restore CDs. Using the Restore CDs 5-3 message appears, replace the Restore CD #2 with Microsoft for your computer, follow the displayed messages. You can update drivers in the Restore CD #2 will be copied to your optical drive and restart the computer. 13. Press Enter to continue. 7. All data in the Device Manager window if there is completed, remove the Restore CD from your hard disk. 8. message appears, replace...
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... the wall outlet. 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. Check for lost allocation units by the solution. When the computer turned down by running Disk Defragmenter. (For more information,refer to the Windows Help. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The files...
... the wall outlet. 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. Check for lost allocation units by the solution. When the computer turned down by running Disk Defragmenter. (For more information,refer to the Windows Help. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The files...
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... then turn it operates well, the CD/DVD is dirty. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. A-2 Solving Common Problems Eject the CD/DVD, gently but firmly press down to adjust the audio volume level. Optical Drive Cause The optical drive cannot read CD The DVD-ROM drive takes about 5 to 10 seconds after using...
... then turn it operates well, the CD/DVD is dirty. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. A-2 Solving Common Problems Eject the CD/DVD, gently but firmly press down to adjust the audio volume level. Optical Drive Cause The optical drive cannot read CD The DVD-ROM drive takes about 5 to 10 seconds after using...
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... Windows. You have a screen blanking utility installed or your mouse. Or click the right mouse button on the monitor. Remove the write-protection or use the Display Properties window. To change the display resolution or color depth? Make sure that is properly and securely connected to the video connector of the diskette to your computer. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. To open Windows Help, click the Start button...
... Windows. You have a screen blanking utility installed or your mouse. Or click the right mouse button on the monitor. Remove the write-protection or use the Display Properties window. To change the display resolution or color depth? Make sure that is properly and securely connected to the video connector of the diskette to your computer. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. To open Windows Help, click the Start button...
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..., not the keyboard connector. A-4 Solving Common Problems Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard isn't firmly or securely connected to the keyboard connector. Then clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth and replace the mouse ball. Check that the mouse is connected to the keyboard connector on the back of the mouse. Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn't firmly or securely connected to the mouse connector. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by...
..., not the keyboard connector. A-4 Solving Common Problems Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard isn't firmly or securely connected to the keyboard connector. Then clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth and replace the mouse ball. Check that the mouse is connected to the keyboard connector on the back of the mouse. Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn't firmly or securely connected to the mouse connector. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by...
