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... a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. Use a damp cloth for ventilation. If you are not sure of the type of AC power available, consult your dealer or local power company. Do not defeat the purpose of any kind into a grounding-type power outlet. Important Safety Instructions The following instructions pertain to replace your computer from overheating, do not block or cover these instructions...
... a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. Use a damp cloth for ventilation. If you are not sure of the type of AC power available, consult your dealer or local power company. Do not defeat the purpose of any kind into a grounding-type power outlet. Important Safety Instructions The following instructions pertain to replace your computer from overheating, do not block or cover these instructions...
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... 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. Checking the...
... 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. Checking the...
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...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 ...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...
...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 ...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...
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... convenient location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table strong enough to any other peripheral devices. Do not place your system too close to support the weight of your system and all your equipment to set up and turn on ...and protect your disks, damage the computer's circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation. Appropriate power sources. A flat and hard surface. Leave several inches of heat. Just follow the steps in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. Moderate environment conditions. Selecting a Location Before you set up your system....
... convenient location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table strong enough to any other peripheral devices. Do not place your system too close to support the weight of your system and all your equipment to set up and turn on ...and protect your disks, damage the computer's circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation. Appropriate power sources. A flat and hard surface. Leave several inches of heat. Just follow the steps in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. Moderate environment conditions. Selecting a Location Before you set up your system....
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... Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. Turning On the Computer To turn on the front panel of your information and close all application programs you use. 2. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer is displayed, click Turn Off to your computer, follow these steps: 1. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will be booted with Restore CD. To start Windows, remove the Restore...
... Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. Turning On the Computer To turn on the front panel of your information and close all application programs you use. 2. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer is displayed, click Turn Off to your computer, follow these steps: 1. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will be booted with Restore CD. To start Windows, remove the Restore...
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... MMC SM MS MS-PRO 3-2 Using Your Computer Insert only one media in this left slot. NOTE Do not insert several media in one time. You can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can insert media in the...
... MMC SM MS MS-PRO 3-2 Using Your Computer Insert only one media in this left slot. NOTE Do not insert several media in one time. You can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can insert media in the...
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Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in this right slot. Removing the Media To remove the media in the slot, pull it out. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. When you turn off the computer. Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons...
Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in this right slot. Removing the Media To remove the media in the slot, pull it out. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. When you turn off the computer. Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons...
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... to stop the running of the spindle motor when you want to open the tray. Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional) as it . When the disc tray pops out, the busy indicator light will go. CD/DVD When you press the eject button, immediately after using CD or DVD, to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy...
... to stop the running of the spindle motor when you want to open the tray. Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional) as it . When the disc tray pops out, the busy indicator light will go. CD/DVD When you press the eject button, immediately after using CD or DVD, to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy...
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... window. Displays the start menu. Works with alt key, this key captures active window. Deletes the character marked by the cursor. Control cursor location. Changes use of the numeric keys on the clipboard. Captures the screen display on the numeric keypad as mouse keys. Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to the right button of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" in some applications. To enable the function of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys...
... window. Displays the start menu. Works with alt key, this key captures active window. Deletes the character marked by the cursor. Control cursor location. Changes use of the numeric keys on the clipboard. Captures the screen display on the numeric keypad as mouse keys. Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to the right button of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" in some applications. To enable the function of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys...
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... The numeric keys on the model, your keyboard can change configuration from the illustrations described in the Mouse section of the Control Panel. NOTE Depending on the numeric keypad of the keyboard is enabled, the corresponding light in the upper right corner of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to move it to turn on . See "mouse, reversing buttons" in "Accessibility Options" of the Control Panel. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions...
... The numeric keys on the model, your keyboard can change configuration from the illustrations described in the Mouse section of the Control Panel. NOTE Depending on the numeric keypad of the keyboard is enabled, the corresponding light in the upper right corner of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to move it to turn on . See "mouse, reversing buttons" in "Accessibility Options" of the Control Panel. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions...
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... install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Chapter 1 2. Then disconnect any of the procedures described in your system to the computer. First of your computer. Turn off the computer. Removing the Cover You need 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 access...
... install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Chapter 1 2. Then disconnect any of the procedures described in your system to the computer. First of your computer. Turn off the computer. Removing the Cover You need 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 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. 7. 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 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. 7. Slide the HDD bracket into the chassis and secure it .) 9.
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... panel. 6. If you set to use the spare connector of E-IDE cable marked "SLAVE." If you are to install an optional drive to work properly with your optional device to new device. You must be set the jumper of the front panel using a tool such as a screwdriver. Make sure the jumper of the cable connector that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you want to CS (Cable Select). NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that must set...
... panel. 6. If you set to use the spare connector of E-IDE cable marked "SLAVE." If you are to install an optional drive to work properly with your optional device to new device. You must be set the jumper of the front panel using a tool such as a screwdriver. Make sure the jumper of the cable connector that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you want to CS (Cable Select). NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that must set...
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9. Connect the power and interface cables to the computer case with two screws. 10. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives 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.
9. Connect the power and interface cables to the computer case with two screws. 10. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives 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.
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... Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. To restore lost or destroyed drivers. 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 must reinstall any software not originally installed on the computer. 2. Follow these steps to diskettes before your hard disk. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter...
... Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. To restore lost or destroyed drivers. 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 must reinstall any software not originally installed on the computer. 2. Follow these steps to diskettes before your hard disk. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter...
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... Restore CDs. message appears, replace the Restore CD #1 with Microsoft for using the Restore CDs. NOTE Depending on the model, your computer. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will be booted with #3 (if there is completed, remove the Restore CD from your hard disk. 8. You can update drivers in the Restore CD #1 will appear. All data in the Device Manager window if there is the executable file for your hard disk...
... Restore CDs. message appears, replace the Restore CD #1 with Microsoft for using the Restore CDs. NOTE Depending on the model, your computer. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will be booted with #3 (if there is completed, remove the Restore CD from your hard disk. 8. You can update drivers in the Restore CD #1 will appear. All data in the Device Manager window if there is the executable file for your hard disk...
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... the power button. If it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access indicator light stays on Solution The files stored on the computer, refer to the followings: Unplug the power cord to turn off your hard disk may be corrupted. Read it is not working . To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 Then...
... the power button. If it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access indicator light stays on Solution The files stored on the computer, refer to the followings: Unplug the power cord to turn off your hard disk may be corrupted. Read it is not working . To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 Then...
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Optical Drive Cause The optical drive cannot read CD The DVD-ROM drive takes about 5 to open the tray when I control the audio volume level? Turn off the computer, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn it operates well, the CD/DVD is empty. Computer doesn't produce any sound Solution You can drag the volume bar up .) CD/DVD is dirty. Click the Start button, point to All...
Optical Drive Cause The optical drive cannot read CD The DVD-ROM drive takes about 5 to open the tray when I control the audio volume level? Turn off the computer, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn it operates well, the CD/DVD is empty. Computer doesn't produce any sound Solution You can drag the volume bar up .) CD/DVD is dirty. Click the Start button, point to All...
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... remove write-protection from the Screen resolution area. 4. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is unformatted. Monitor is not properly connected to a diskette Floppy disk drive can 't write to a grounded wall outlet. Make sure the power cord is not write-protected. You have a screen blanking utility installed or your mouse. Press any key or move your computer entered power management mode. To change the display...
... remove write-protection from the Screen resolution area. 4. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is unformatted. Monitor is not properly connected to a diskette Floppy disk drive can 't write to a grounded wall outlet. Make sure the power cord is not write-protected. You have a screen blanking utility installed or your mouse. Press any key or move your computer entered power management mode. To change the display...
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... mouse connector on the back of the mouse. Mouse needs cleaning. A-4 Solving Common Problems Then clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth and replace the mouse ball. Check that the mouse is connected to the keyboard 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 your computer, not the keyboard connector. Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard...
... mouse connector on the back of the mouse. Mouse needs cleaning. A-4 Solving Common Problems Then clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth and replace the mouse ball. Check that the mouse is connected to the keyboard 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 your computer, not the keyboard connector. Mouse Cause Mouse doesn't work Solution Keyboard...