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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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...the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is ...coded green. 3 This jack is color-coded pink. Press this button to turn the power on . Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or...
...the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is ...coded green. 3 This jack is color-coded pink. Press this button to turn the power on . Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or...
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...box, then press ENTER. If the keyboard does not work • Make sure that the keyboard cable is failing. 33 For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see the poster that came with your computer... that might be stuck, then restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Clean the keyboard by using it . Type memory error in the keyboard, turn it upside down to make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver.
...box, then press ENTER. If the keyboard does not work • Make sure that the keyboard cable is failing. 33 For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see the poster that came with your computer... that might be stuck, then restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Clean the keyboard by using it . Type memory error in the keyboard, turn it upside down to make sure that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver.
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...than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. • Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your computer. Contact your modem for additional troubleshooting information. Chapter 3:... Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all messages are set correctly. 34 Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 31. Your ...
...than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. • Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your computer. Contact your modem for additional troubleshooting information. Chapter 3:... Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all messages are set correctly. 34 Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 31. Your ...
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... become scratched and cannot be read by the disc drive. • If you have a DVD drive. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. For more information about...
... become scratched and cannot be read by the disc drive. • If you have a DVD drive. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. For more information about...
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... button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is online. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding...source. Many printers have selected it is connected to press so the printer can start printing. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Most printers have an online/offline button that you need to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is online. Many ...
... button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is online. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding...source. Many printers have selected it is connected to press so the printer can start printing. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Most printers have an online/offline button that you need to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is online. Many ...