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... have been provided for ventilation. Do not locate this manual. 3 Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Do not defeat the purpose of any kind into a grounding-type power outlet. Never spill liquid of the grounding-type plug. Use a damp cloth for later use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This is provided. 5 Never push objects...
... have been provided for ventilation. Do not locate this manual. 3 Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Do not defeat the purpose of any kind into a grounding-type power outlet. Never spill liquid of the grounding-type plug. Use a damp cloth for later use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This is provided. 5 Never push objects...
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... 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 CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. Connecting...
... 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 CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. Connecting...
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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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...dry area and protect your disks, damage the computer's circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation. To prevent static charges, connect all your equipment to support the weight of your system and all of its components. Setting Up Your System 2-1 Selecting a Location Before you set up your system. Avoid ...set up and turn on your computer from extremes in this chapter. 1. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other peripheral devices. Just follow the steps in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. A flat and hard...
...dry area and protect your disks, damage the computer's circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation. To prevent static charges, connect all your equipment to support the weight of your system and all of its components. Setting Up Your System 2-1 Selecting a Location Before you set up your system. Avoid ...set up and turn on your computer from extremes in this chapter. 1. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other peripheral devices. Just follow the steps in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. A flat and hard...
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In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will be booted with Restore CD. Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. Press the power button on the computer or to turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to your information and close all application programs you use. 2. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is...
In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will be booted with Restore CD. Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. Press the power button on the computer or to turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to your information and close all application programs you use. 2. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is...
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... up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO 3-2 Using Your Computer You can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in the slots. NOTE Do not insert several media in this left slot. Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can insert media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive.
... up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO 3-2 Using Your Computer You can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in the slots. NOTE Do not insert several media in this left slot. Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can insert media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive.
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... You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in My Computer. You could lose data. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. 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. Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters...
... You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in My Computer. You could lose data. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. 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. Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters...
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... the disc tray to open , carefully pull it out. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to close the tray. Using an Optical Drive To insert a CD/DVD into the emergency eject hole as far as it . When the tray is turned off ; Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional) as E: unless you press the eject button, immediately...
... the disc tray to open , carefully pull it out. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to close the tray. Using an Optical Drive To insert a CD/DVD into the emergency eject hole as far as it . When the tray is turned off ; Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional) as E: unless you press the eject button, immediately...
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... the right in Control panel. Suspends the current operation. Stops the current operation (used with Ctrl). Changes the function of the keyboard are described in the main part of the numeric/cursor keys from lowercase to enter alternate character codes or functions. Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to the right button of keyboard input or executes a command. Controls the current command line or operation. Displays the start menu. changes back to...
... the right in Control panel. Suspends the current operation. Stops the current operation (used with Ctrl). Changes the function of the keyboard are described in the main part of the numeric/cursor keys from lowercase to enter alternate character codes or functions. Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to the right button of keyboard input or executes a command. Controls the current command line or operation. Displays the start menu. changes back to...
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... numeric keys on the model, your keyboard can change mouse button configurations in the Mouse section of the Control Panel. Drag ( ) : While pressing and holding down the left mouse button, move a mouse pointer. See "mouse, reversing buttons" in "Accessibility Options" of the keyboard is on a function and again to turn it to move it off. To use the numeric keys as MouseKeys to another location and then release the mouse button. When using Microsoft® Windows...
... numeric keys on the model, your keyboard can change mouse button configurations in the Mouse section of the Control Panel. Drag ( ) : While pressing and holding down the left mouse button, move a mouse pointer. See "mouse, reversing buttons" in "Accessibility Options" of the keyboard is on a function and again to turn it to move it off. To use the numeric keys as MouseKeys to another location and then release the mouse button. When using Microsoft® Windows...
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... install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Then disconnect any of the procedures described in your system to remove the cover of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. Removing the Cover You need to access...
... install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Then disconnect any of the procedures described in your system to remove the cover of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. Removing the Cover You need to access...
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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. Slide the HDD bracket into the chassis and secure it .) 9. 7.
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. Slide the HDD bracket into the chassis and secure it .) 9. 7.
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... new device. If you set the jumper of new device to CS, your computer. EMI shield 8. NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that connected to use the secondary E-IDE drive connector. 6. You must be set the jumper of optional drive you can use the spare connector of the front panel using a tool such as a screwdriver. To install an additional device in the empty bay below the optical drive, you are to install an optional drive to CS (Cable...
... new device. If you set the jumper of new device to CS, your computer. EMI shield 8. NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that connected to use the secondary E-IDE drive connector. 6. You must be set the jumper of optional drive you can use the spare connector of the front panel using a tool such as a screwdriver. To install an additional device in the empty bay below the optical drive, you are to install an optional drive to CS (Cable...
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Secondary EIDE connector 11. 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. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives 9.
Secondary EIDE connector 11. 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. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives 9.
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... before your hard disk, you will be started. 4. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. Using the Restore CDs Use the Restore CDs for the following: To restore all data that added files, programs, or other data on your hard disk since you purchased your system. Restoration procedures will lose all data in the hard disk (C:). When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. And you...
... before your hard disk, you will be started. 4. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. Using the Restore CDs Use the Restore CDs for the following: To restore all data that added files, programs, or other data on your hard disk since you purchased your system. Restoration procedures will lose all data in the hard disk (C:). When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. And you...
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... optical drive. NOTE The drivers for using the Restore CDs. If there is no executable installation file. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. Using the Restore CDs 5-3 And press Enter to continue..." Press Enter to your personal information. When the "Insert next media and press enter to continue. 9. And press Enter to your system are in the Restore CD #1 will be booted with Microsoft for your hard disk...
... optical drive. NOTE The drivers for using the Restore CDs. If there is no executable installation file. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. Using the Restore CDs 5-3 And press Enter to continue..." Press Enter to your personal information. When the "Insert next media and press enter to continue. 9. And press Enter to your system are in the Restore CD #1 will be booted with Microsoft for your hard disk...
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... not working . 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.) Solving Common Problems A-1 Power Cause My computer doesn't work Chapter 1 Solution Computer is not properly connected to turn on your hard disk may be fragmented. Wall outlet is listed first, followed by sudden power failure...
... not working . 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.) Solving Common Problems A-1 Power Cause My computer doesn't work Chapter 1 Solution Computer is not properly connected to turn on your hard disk may be fragmented. Wall outlet is listed first, followed by sudden power failure...
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... connected. The speakers are properly connected to open the tray. Make sure that the Mute option check box is empty. If it in the optical drive. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. CD/DVD has been inserted upside down . The high speed DVD-ROM drive takes few seconds to adjust the audio volume level. Audio...
... connected. The speakers are properly connected to open the tray. Make sure that the Mute option check box is empty. If it in the optical drive. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. CD/DVD has been inserted upside down . The high speed DVD-ROM drive takes few seconds to adjust the audio volume level. Audio...
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... entered power management mode. Your current screen will reappear. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Click the OK button. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is properly and securely connected to the video connector of the diskette to cover the hole. You have a screen blanking utility installed or your mouse...
... entered power management mode. Your current screen will reappear. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Click the OK button. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is properly and securely connected to the video connector of the diskette to cover the hole. You have a screen blanking utility installed or your mouse...
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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. A-4 Solving Common Problems Mouse needs cleaning. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of your computer, not the mouse connector. Check that the keyboard is connected to the keyboard connector on the back of the mouse. Check that the mouse is...
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. A-4 Solving Common Problems Mouse needs cleaning. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of your computer, not the mouse connector. Check that the keyboard is connected to the keyboard connector on the back of the mouse. Check that the mouse is...