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...replace your computer, and to use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. To ensure reliableoperation of your obsolete outlet. If you are not sure of the type of AC power available, consult your computer from overheating, do not block or cover these instructions...may fall, causing seriousdamage to the product. 4 Slots and openings in a fire or electrical shock. Only connect this manual. 3 Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Do not use this computer, make sure that the total amperage rating of fire, electric...
...replace your computer, and to use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. To ensure reliableoperation of your obsolete outlet. If you are not sure of the type of AC power available, consult your computer from overheating, do not block or cover these instructions...may fall, causing seriousdamage to the product. 4 Slots and openings in a fire or electrical shock. Only connect this manual. 3 Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Do not use this computer, make sure that the total amperage rating of fire, electric...
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... System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. 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 Selecting a Location 2-1 2.
... System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. 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 Selecting a Location 2-1 2.
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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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... or any other source of its components. Appropriate power sources. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other peripheral devices. To prevent static charges, connect all of heat. Leave several inches of your ... to set up and turn on your disks, damage the computer's circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation. 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 ...
... or any other source of its components. Appropriate power sources. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other peripheral devices. To prevent static charges, connect all of heat. Leave several inches of your ... to set up and turn on your disks, damage the computer's circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation. 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 ...
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.... 3. Turn off . Turning On the Computer To turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Press the power button on your computer is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer, follow these steps: 1. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Click the Start button, and...
.... 3. Turn off . Turning On the Computer To turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Press the power button on your computer is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer, follow these steps: 1. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Click the Start button, and...
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... one 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 six types of the card slots. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. You can insert media in the slots. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM...
... one 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 six types of the card slots. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. You can insert media in the slots. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM...
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... insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title of the media, if your media has its title. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Removing the Media To remove the media in this right slot. You could lose data. Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in My Computer. Using Your Computer 3-3 Card type CF...
... insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title of the media, if your media has its title. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Removing the Media To remove the media in this right slot. You could lose data. Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in My Computer. Using Your Computer 3-3 Card type CF...
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... as an opened paper clip into the optical drive, first turn on your system is slightly open the tray. When the tray is turned off ; The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to stop the running of the spindle motor when you press the eject button, immediately after pressing the eject button to give the DVD sufficient time to open the disc tray. Press...
... as an opened paper clip into the optical drive, first turn on your system is slightly open the tray. When the tray is turned off ; The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to stop the running of the spindle motor when you press the eject button, immediately after pressing the eject button to give the DVD sufficient time to open the disc tray. Press...
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... selected location. Controls the current command line or operation. Captures the screen display on and off. Changes the function of the numeric/cursor keys from lowercase to the left of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" in some applications. When used with Ctrl). Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on the keyboard, that are not affected. Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to perform special (control) function. To enable...
... selected location. Controls the current command line or operation. Captures the screen display on and off. Changes the function of the numeric/cursor keys from lowercase to the left of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" in some applications. When used with Ctrl). Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on the keyboard, that are not affected. Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to perform special (control) function. To enable...
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... to turn on the numeric keypad of the Control Panel. Double click ( ) : Quickly press and release the left mouse button once. When the function is on the model, your keyboard can change mouse button configurations in the Help index for more information. 3-6 Using Your Computer When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" of the keyboard is enabled, the corresponding light in this user's guide. Drag...
... to turn on the numeric keypad of the Control Panel. Double click ( ) : Quickly press and release the left mouse button once. When the function is on the model, your keyboard can change mouse button configurations in the Help index for more information. 3-6 Using Your Computer When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" of the keyboard is enabled, the corresponding light in this user's guide. Drag...
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... performing any of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from its internal components. Then disconnect any cables connected to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 Chapter 1 2. Then disconnect the computer from the back panel. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of your computer. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer.
... performing any of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from its internal components. Then disconnect any cables connected to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 Chapter 1 2. Then disconnect the computer from the back panel. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of your computer. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer.
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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. Slide the HDD bracket into the chassis and secure it .) 9. Connect the power and hard disk drive cable to the instructions in "Replacing the Cover" in this chapter. 4-8 Installing and Removing Drives
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. Slide the HDD bracket into the chassis and secure it .) 9. Connect the power and hard disk drive cable to the instructions in "Replacing the Cover" in this chapter. 4-8 Installing and Removing Drives
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... computer. Installing and Removing Drives 4-11 6. Remove the faceplate cover from the chassis using your system recognizes the device according to location of optional drive you want to CS (Cable Select). Make sure the jumper of the cable connector that must set to install is an EMI shield that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you can use the spare connector of E-IDE cable marked "SLAVE." NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that connected to...
... computer. Installing and Removing Drives 4-11 6. Remove the faceplate cover from the chassis using your system recognizes the device according to location of optional drive you want to CS (Cable Select). Make sure the jumper of the cable connector that must set to install is an EMI shield that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you can use the spare connector of E-IDE cable marked "SLAVE." NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that connected to...
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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. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives 9.
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. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives 9.
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... software: 1. To restore lost or destroyed drivers. RESTORE WINDOWS XP," you don't want to restore your computer boots up. 3. And you will be started. 4. Follow these steps to lose your personal data on the computer. 2. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. Turn on your hard disk. CAUTION If you select "1. Restoration procedures will lose all software including Windows® XP. Using the Restore CDs Use the Restore...
... software: 1. To restore lost or destroyed drivers. RESTORE WINDOWS XP," you don't want to restore your computer boots up. 3. And you will be started. 4. Follow these steps to lose your personal data on the computer. 2. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. Turn on your hard disk. CAUTION If you select "1. Restoration procedures will lose all software including Windows® XP. Using the Restore CDs Use the Restore...
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... the model, your hard disk. 8. message appears, replace the Restore CD #1 with Microsoft for installation, use it to your system has two or three Restore CDs. 11. If you Restore CDs. The restoration process will be copied to install a driver. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will appear. To register with #2 in the Device Manager window if there is the executable file for using the Restore CDs. And press Enter...
... the model, your hard disk. 8. message appears, replace the Restore CD #1 with Microsoft for installation, use it to your system has two or three Restore CDs. 11. If you Restore CDs. The restoration process will be copied to install a driver. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will appear. To register with #2 in the Device Manager window if there is the executable file for using the Restore CDs. And press Enter...
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When the computer turned down by the solution. 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 To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The files stored on the computer, refer to the...
When the computer turned down by the solution. 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 To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) The files stored on the computer, refer to the...
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... running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. The high speed DVD-ROM drive takes few seconds to open the tray when I control the audio volume level? Computer doesn't produce any sound Solution You can drag the volume bar up or down on the CD/DVD to seat it over, then reload. (The label on the computer. Click the Start button...
... running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. The high speed DVD-ROM drive takes few seconds to open the tray when I control the audio volume level? Computer doesn't produce any sound Solution You can drag the volume bar up or down on the CD/DVD to seat it over, then reload. (The label on the computer. Click the Start button...
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... right mouse button on the monitor. Click the OK button. Remove the write-protection or use the Display Properties window. Solving Common Problems A-3 Diskette is not write-protected. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is unformatted. Monitor is properly and securely connected to the video connector of the diskette to cover the hole. Press any key or move your computer entered power management mode. Make sure...
... right mouse button on the monitor. Click the OK button. Remove the write-protection or use the Display Properties window. Solving Common Problems A-3 Diskette is not write-protected. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is unformatted. Monitor is properly and securely connected to the video connector of the diskette to cover the hole. Press any key or move your computer entered power management mode. Make sure...
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... the keyboard is connected to the keyboard connector on the back of your computer, not the keyboard connector. Then clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth and replace the mouse ball. A-4 Solving Common Problems Check that the mouse is connected to the mouse connector on the back of your computer, not the mouse connector. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of the mouse. Mouse needs...
... the keyboard is connected to the keyboard connector on the back of your computer, not the keyboard connector. Then clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth and replace the mouse ball. A-4 Solving Common Problems Check that the mouse is connected to the mouse connector on the back of your computer, not the mouse connector. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of the mouse. Mouse needs...