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Objects may fall, causing seriousdamage to rest on the power cord. Do not use . 2 Follow all equipment plugged into the computer through the cabinet openings. If you are unable to insert or replace your obsolete outlet, contact your electrician to replace your computer from overheating, do not block or cover these instructions for cleaning. 10 Do not use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. i The product may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that matches the power requirements of all products ...
Objects may fall, causing seriousdamage to rest on the power cord. Do not use . 2 Follow all equipment plugged into the computer through the cabinet openings. If you are unable to insert or replace your obsolete outlet, contact your electrician to replace your computer from overheating, do not block or cover these instructions for cleaning. 10 Do not use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. i The product may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that matches the power requirements of all products ...
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Maintenance If the product does not operate normally, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Stop If you ever have to remove the main system unit cover, observe the following conditions: 1 If the power cord or plug is plugged back in damage and may result in . (Apres le couvercle a enleve, visse le couvercle en place et remettre le cordon d'alimentation.) ii Improper adjustment of the following precautions: 1 The power supply cord must be unplugged before the main system unit cover is removed. (Separe le cordon d'alimentation et puis enleve le ...
Maintenance If the product does not operate normally, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Stop If you ever have to remove the main system unit cover, observe the following conditions: 1 If the power cord or plug is plugged back in damage and may result in . (Apres le couvercle a enleve, visse le couvercle en place et remettre le cordon d'alimentation.) ii Improper adjustment of the following precautions: 1 The power supply cord must be unplugged before the main system unit cover is removed. (Separe le cordon d'alimentation et puis enleve le ...
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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 the Audio Volume 3-7 vii CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. Selecting a Location 2-1 2....
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 the Audio Volume 3-7 vii CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. Selecting a Location 2-1 2....
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Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii 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. 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...
Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii 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. 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...
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Introduction System Overview Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB connector (optional) Power button Emergency eject hole Load/Eject button Floppy disk drive(optional) Media reader slots(optional) Power indicator Hard disk drive access indicator IEEE 1394 connectors (optional) USB 2.0 connectors (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack USB 2.0 connectors (optional) NOTE Chapter 1 Your optical drives may differ from the illustrations described in this user's guide. Introduction 1-1
Introduction System Overview Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB connector (optional) Power button Emergency eject hole Load/Eject button Floppy disk drive(optional) Media reader slots(optional) Power indicator Hard disk drive access indicator IEEE 1394 connectors (optional) USB 2.0 connectors (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack USB 2.0 connectors (optional) NOTE Chapter 1 Your optical drives may differ from the illustrations described in this user's guide. Introduction 1-1
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A flat and hard surface. To prevent static charges, connect all your system and all of your equipment to three-hole, grounded outlets. Chapter 1 No electromagnetic interference. Leave several inches of heat. 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 its components. Do not place your computer from extremes in this chapter. 1. Select a cool, dry area and protect your system too close to any electrical ...
A flat and hard surface. To prevent static charges, connect all your system and all of your equipment to three-hole, grounded outlets. Chapter 1 No electromagnetic interference. Leave several inches of heat. 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 its components. Do not place your computer from extremes in this chapter. 1. Select a cool, dry area and protect your system too close to any electrical ...
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Make sure this switch is integrated into the system to provide power to operate at 115V or 230V. Voltage selection switch 2-2 Setting Up Your System Using a tool such as an opened paper clip, slide the voltage selection switch to set correctly for your computer. 2. The power selection switch on your environment, check the voltage selection switch. To verify that your system has the correct setting for your location before turning on the system back panel can be damaged. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set the power supply to the mainboard, option ...
Make sure this switch is integrated into the system to provide power to operate at 115V or 230V. Voltage selection switch 2-2 Setting Up Your System Using a tool such as an opened paper clip, slide the voltage selection switch to set correctly for your computer. 2. The power selection switch on your environment, check the voltage selection switch. To verify that your system has the correct setting for your location before turning on the system back panel can be damaged. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set the power supply to the mainboard, option ...
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This will prevent damage to the computer and other devices due to the Setting Up Your Computer. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices To connect the peripheral devices, refer to lighting and power line surges. Setting Up Your System 2-3 CAUTION For protection of your computer and other devices from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. WARNING To avoid generating an electric shock, be sure to plug the power cord into the system before plugging it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the computer and other devices during a lightning ...
This will prevent damage to the computer and other devices due to the Setting Up Your Computer. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices To connect the peripheral devices, refer to lighting and power line surges. Setting Up Your System 2-3 CAUTION For protection of your computer and other devices from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. WARNING To avoid generating an electric shock, be sure to plug the power cord into the system before plugging it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the computer and other devices during a lightning ...
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Press the power button on the computer or to turn off your computer, save your computer is booting, the computer will be booted with Restore CD. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. 4. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . The system will appear. When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is in the optical drive (D:) while your information and close all application programs you use. 2. Turning Off the Computer To turn ...
Press the power button on the computer or to turn off your computer, save your computer is booting, the computer will be booted with Restore CD. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. 4. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . The system will appear. When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is in the optical drive (D:) while your information and close all application programs you use. 2. Turning Off the Computer To turn ...
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Using Your Computer To use . When the disk pops, remove it clicks into place. Using Your Computer 3-1 And then slide the disk into the drive, as OS/2 Warp or UNIX, see the manual that system for instructions on installation and use your system. NOTE Never remove a disk or turn off , and then press the eject button. You could lose data. The procedures in this manual assume that you must install the operating system on your computer, you are using Windows® with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into the drive until it . Using an Optional Floppy ...
Using Your Computer To use . When the disk pops, remove it clicks into place. Using Your Computer 3-1 And then slide the disk into the drive, as OS/2 Warp or UNIX, see the manual that system for instructions on installation and use your system. NOTE Never remove a disk or turn off , and then press the eject button. You could lose data. The procedures in this manual assume that you must install the operating system on your computer, you are using Windows® with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into the drive until it . Using an Optional Floppy ...
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NOTE Do not insert several media in the slots. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO 3-2 Using Your Computer 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 (...
NOTE Do not insert several media in the slots. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO 3-2 Using Your Computer 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 (...
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Removing the Media To remove the media in this right slot. 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. When you turn off the computer. You could lose data. Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in My Computer. Using Your Computer 3-3 NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use...
Removing the Media To remove the media in this right slot. 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. When you turn off the computer. You could lose data. Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in My Computer. Using Your Computer 3-3 NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use...
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Press the load/eject button again or gently push the disc tray to open the disc tray. At this time, insert a fine rod such as an opened paper clip into the optical drive, first turn on your system is off , you may take few seconds to open , carefully pull it out. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to close the tray. Put the CD/DVD in the tray with the label side up. CD/DVD When you want to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is turned off ; Wait about 5 to 10 seconds after pressing the eject button to give the DVD sufficient time to stop the ...
Press the load/eject button again or gently push the disc tray to open the disc tray. At this time, insert a fine rod such as an opened paper clip into the optical drive, first turn on your system is off , you may take few seconds to open , carefully pull it out. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to close the tray. Put the CD/DVD in the tray with the label side up. CD/DVD When you want to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is turned off ; Wait about 5 to 10 seconds after pressing the eject button to give the DVD sufficient time to stop the ...
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Moves the cursor back one tab to the left of the numeric/cursor keys from lowercase to positioning the cursor. Controls the current command line or operation. Produces lowercase characters when the Caps Lock function is running your computer is on. Works with alt key, this key captures active window. Deletes the character marked by the cursor. When used with other keys to perform special (control) function. Captures the screen display on the clipboard. Displays the start menu. Produces uppercase characters or the top symbols on the keys when used with other ...
Moves the cursor back one tab to the left of the numeric/cursor keys from lowercase to positioning the cursor. Controls the current command line or operation. Produces lowercase characters when the Caps Lock function is running your computer is on. Works with alt key, this key captures active window. Deletes the character marked by the cursor. When used with other keys to perform special (control) function. Captures the screen display on the clipboard. Displays the start menu. Produces uppercase characters or the top symbols on the keys when used with other ...
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press the key once to left-handed. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. See "mouse, reversing buttons" in the Mouse section of the keyboard is enabled, the corresponding light in "Accessibility Options" of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to turn on . To use the numeric keys as MouseKeys to another location and then release the mouse button. Drag ( ) : While pressing and holding down the left mouse button, move a mouse pointer. Double click ( ) : Quickly press and release ...
press the key once to left-handed. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. See "mouse, reversing buttons" in the Mouse section of the keyboard is enabled, the corresponding light in "Accessibility Options" of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to turn on . To use the numeric keys as MouseKeys to another location and then release the mouse button. Drag ( ) : While pressing and holding down the left mouse button, move a mouse pointer. Double click ( ) : Quickly press and release ...
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Or click the right mouse button on the empty desktop area and click Properties. 2. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. To control the volume by using the Master Volume window, follow these steps: 1. Using Your Computer 3-7 Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth To change the display resolution and color depth, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Select the color depth from the Color quality area and the resolution from the Screen resolution area. 4. Controlling the ...
Or click the right mouse button on the empty desktop area and click Properties. 2. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. To control the volume by using the Master Volume window, follow these steps: 1. Using Your Computer 3-7 Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth To change the display resolution and color depth, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Select the color depth from the Color quality area and the resolution from the Screen resolution area. 4. Controlling the ...
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Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. First of your computer. Chapter 1 2. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Then disconnect any of the procedures described in your system to the computer. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of all, ...
Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. First of your computer. Chapter 1 2. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Then disconnect any of the procedures described in your system to the computer. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of all, ...
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If you are not properly grounded, you could generate an electric shock when you remove the cover. NOTE Be sure to free it from the system and lift it off until can be removed completely. Set the cover aside. To open the system cover, remove two screws on the back panel of your system every time you touch a component. 4-2 Installing and Removing Drives Slide the cover toward the rear to ground yourself by touching your computer. 4. 3.
If you are not properly grounded, you could generate an electric shock when you remove the cover. NOTE Be sure to free it from the system and lift it off until can be removed completely. Set the cover aside. To open the system cover, remove two screws on the back panel of your system every time you touch a component. 4-2 Installing and Removing Drives Slide the cover toward the rear to ground yourself by touching your computer. 4. 3.