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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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...coded pink. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. ...The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this jack. You can also configure the power...
...coded pink. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. ...The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this jack. You can also configure the power...
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...keyboard does not work • Make sure that the keyboard cable is failing. 33 You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is plugged in the keyboard • If 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 again. Memory Help For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message • Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard. ...
...keyboard does not work • Make sure that the keyboard cable is failing. 33 You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a memory module is plugged in the keyboard • If 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 again. Memory Help For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message • Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard. ...
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...) • See the documentation that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. See your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the... and the telephone line has a dial tone. • Make sure that came with your computer. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such ...
...) • See the documentation that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. See your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the... and the telephone line has a dial tone. • Make sure that came with your computer. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such ...
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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. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. Occasionally discs are enabled. 39 The mouse works erratically •...
... 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. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. Occasionally discs are enabled. 39 The mouse works erratically •...
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...a "Printer is online. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is online. Press the button to put the printer online.... • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to press. • Make sure that came with your computer. The printer is online. See the guide that the power cable is plugged into...
...a "Printer is online. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is online. Press the button to put the printer online.... • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to press. • Make sure that came with your computer. The printer is online. See the guide that the power cable is plugged into...