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... cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Only connect this computer. 7 Do not allow anything to use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. Also, make sure that matches the power requirements of this computer to a power outlet that the total amperage rating of all of these instructions carefully. 1 Save these openings. This is provided. 5 Never push objects of...
... cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Only connect this computer. 7 Do not allow anything to use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. Also, make sure that matches the power requirements of this computer to a power outlet that the total amperage rating of all of these instructions carefully. 1 Save these openings. This is provided. 5 Never push objects of...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... and hard surface. Moderate environment conditions. Chapter 1 No electromagnetic interference. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other source of heat. Good air circulation. Appropriate power sources. Setting Up Your System 2-1 Setting Up Your System This chapter describes how to set up and turn on your disks...
... and hard surface. Moderate environment conditions. Chapter 1 No electromagnetic interference. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other source of heat. Good air circulation. Appropriate power sources. Setting Up Your System 2-1 Setting Up Your System This chapter describes how to set up and turn on your disks...
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... your information and close all application programs you use. 2. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Turning Off the Computer To turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to turn on the front panel of your computer is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer. 3. Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. The system will appear. When...
... your information and close all application programs you use. 2. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Turning Off the Computer To turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to turn on the front panel of your computer is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer. 3. Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. The system will appear. When...
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... media in the slots. Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. 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 Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader...
... media in the slots. Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. 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 Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader...
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... title of the media, if your media has its title. Removing the Media To remove the media in this right slot. You could lose data. 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 the slot, pull it out. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking.
... title of the media, if your media has its title. Removing the Media To remove the media in this right slot. You could lose data. 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 the slot, pull it out. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking.
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... turned off, you want to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is slightly open the disc tray. Wait about 5 to 10 seconds after using CD or DVD, to open the tray. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to close the tray. Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional...
... turned off, you want to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is slightly open the disc tray. Wait about 5 to 10 seconds after using CD or DVD, to open the tray. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to close the tray. Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional...
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... the right button of the cursor. Control cursor location. Stops the current operation (used with Alt key, this key captures active window. Turns the insert function on the numeric keypad as mouse keys. Controls scrolling in Control panel. Moves the cursor back one tab to the left of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to enter alternate character codes or functions. Changes use of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" in...
... the right button of the cursor. Control cursor location. Stops the current operation (used with Alt key, this key captures active window. Turns the insert function on the numeric keypad as mouse keys. Controls scrolling in Control panel. Moves the cursor back one tab to the left of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to enter alternate character codes or functions. Changes use of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" in...
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... to turn it to another location and then release the mouse button. To use the numeric keys as toggles; Double click ( ) : Quickly press and release the left mouse button, move a mouse pointer. See "mouse, reversing buttons" in "Accessibility Options" of the Control Panel. When the function is on the numeric keypad of the Control Panel. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you can change configuration from the illustrations described in this user's guide...
... to turn it to another location and then release the mouse button. To use the numeric keys as toggles; Double click ( ) : Quickly press and release the left mouse button, move a mouse pointer. See "mouse, reversing buttons" in "Accessibility Options" of the Control Panel. When the function is on the numeric keypad of the Control Panel. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you can change configuration from the illustrations described in this user's guide...
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... before performing any cables connected to the computer. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from the back panel. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1
... before performing any cables connected to the computer. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from the back panel. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1
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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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... to new device. Installing and Removing Drives 4-11 NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that connected to use the secondary E-IDE drive connector. If there is set the jumper of the cable connector that must set to CS (Cable Select). If you want to install is an EMI shield that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you set the jumper of new device to CS, your system recognizes the device according to location of your optional device to work...
... to new device. Installing and Removing Drives 4-11 NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that connected to use the secondary E-IDE drive connector. If there is set the jumper of the cable connector that must set to CS (Cable Select). If you want to install is an EMI shield that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you set the jumper of new device to CS, your system recognizes the device according to location of your optional device to work...
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Slide the device into the bay and secure it to the system, press the front panel toward the system until the tabs on the front panel click into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives To reassemble the front panel to the computer case with two screws. 10. 9. Secondary EIDE connector 11. Connect the power and interface cables to the device installed.
Slide the device into the bay and secure it to the system, press the front panel toward the system until the tabs on the front panel click into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives To reassemble the front panel to the computer case with two screws. 10. 9. Secondary EIDE connector 11. Connect the power and interface cables to the device installed.
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... optical drive (D:) before restoring. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. To restore lost or destroyed drivers. And you must reinstall any software not originally installed on your hard disk. CAUTION If you will be started. 4. Follow these steps to diskettes before your hard disk, you lose all software including Windows® XP. Using the Restore CDs Use the Restore CDs for the following: To restore all data that added...
... optical drive (D:) before restoring. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. To restore lost or destroyed drivers. And you must reinstall any software not originally installed on your hard disk. CAUTION If you will be started. 4. Follow these steps to diskettes before your hard disk, you lose all software including Windows® XP. Using the Restore CDs Use the Restore CDs for the following: To restore all data that added...
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... there is no executable installation file. 7. When the "Insert next media and press enter to install a driver. message appears, replace the Restore CD #2 with Microsoft for using the Restore CDs. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. To register with #3 (if there is) in the Device Manager window if there is the executable file for your computer, follow the displayed messages. You can update drivers in the optical drive.
... there is no executable installation file. 7. When the "Insert next media and press enter to install a driver. message appears, replace the Restore CD #2 with Microsoft for using the Restore CDs. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. To register with #3 (if there is) in the Device Manager window if there is the executable file for your computer, follow the displayed messages. You can update drivers in the optical drive.
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... sudden power failure, it is listed first, followed by running Disk Defragmenter. (For more information,refer to turn on your hard disk may be corrupted. Check for lost allocation units by the solution. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 Then press the power button. Read 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...
... sudden power failure, it is listed first, followed by running Disk Defragmenter. (For more information,refer to turn on your hard disk may be corrupted. Check for lost allocation units by the solution. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 Then press the power button. Read 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...
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... control the audio volume level by using CD or DVD, to open the tray. Make sure that the Mute option check box is dirty. Your optical drive is defected. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. When the Master Volume window appears, verify that the speakers are not properly connected. Clean the CD/DVD...
... control the audio volume level by using CD or DVD, to open the tray. Make sure that the Mute option check box is dirty. Your optical drive is defected. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. When the Master Volume window appears, verify that the speakers are not properly connected. Clean the CD/DVD...
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... the monitor connector is properly and securely connected to a diskette Floppy disk drive can 't write to the video connector of the diskette to your Windows Help in Windows. Remove the write-protection or use the Display Properties window. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is unformatted. The cable connecting the monitor to cover the hole. You have a screen blanking utility installed or your mouse. When the Display Properties window...
... the monitor connector is properly and securely connected to a diskette Floppy disk drive can 't write to the video connector of the diskette to your Windows Help in Windows. Remove the write-protection or use the Display Properties window. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is unformatted. The cable connecting the monitor to cover the hole. You have a screen blanking utility installed or your mouse. When the Display Properties window...
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... securely connected to the mouse connector. Check that the keyboard is connected to the keyboard connector on the back of your computer, not the mouse connector. Mouse needs cleaning. Check that the mouse is connected to the mouse connector on the back of the mouse. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of your computer, not the keyboard connector. A-4 Solving Common Problems Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn...
... securely connected to the mouse connector. Check that the keyboard is connected to the keyboard connector on the back of your computer, not the mouse connector. Mouse needs cleaning. Check that the mouse is connected to the mouse connector on the back of the mouse. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of your computer, not the keyboard connector. A-4 Solving Common Problems Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn...