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... cloth for later use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. If you are not sure of the type of these instructions carefully. 1 Save these openings. i Do not locate this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. This plug will walk on the cord. 8 If you are unable to insert or replace your obsolete outlet...
... cloth for later use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. If you are not sure of the type of these instructions carefully. 1 Save these openings. i Do not locate this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. This plug will walk on the cord. 8 If you are unable to insert or replace your obsolete outlet...
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Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. 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. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction ...
Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. 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. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction ...
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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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...static charges, connect all of its components. Setting Up Your System This chapter describes how to support the weight of your system and all your equipment to any electrical device, such as a telephone, which can move freely. Selecting a Location Before you set up your ...location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table strong enough to set up and turn on your disks, damage the computer's circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other peripheral devices...
...static charges, connect all of its components. Setting Up Your System This chapter describes how to support the weight of your system and all your equipment to any electrical device, such as a telephone, which can move freely. Selecting a Location Before you set up your ...location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table strong enough to set up and turn on your disks, damage the computer's circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other peripheral devices...
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... the Turn Off Computer dialog box is booting, the computer will be booted with Restore CD. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Turn off your computer, follow these steps: 1. Press the power button on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to...
... the Turn Off Computer dialog box is booting, the computer will be booted with Restore CD. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Turn off your computer, follow these steps: 1. Press the power button on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to...
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... 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 can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. You can insert media in the...
... 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 can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. You can insert media in the...
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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. 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. 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. 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. You...
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... lower optical drive (optional) as E: unless you want to close it. Wait about 5 to 10 seconds after using CD or DVD, to open , carefully pull it out. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is slightly open the tray. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to...
... lower optical drive (optional) as E: unless you want to close it. Wait about 5 to 10 seconds after using CD or DVD, to open , carefully pull it out. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is slightly open the tray. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to...
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... current operation. changes back to enter alternate character codes or functions. When used with Ctrl). Displays the start menu. Control cursor location. Produces lowercase characters when the Caps Lock function is running your computer is on the clipboard. To enable the function of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to lowercase when pressed again. Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display captured...
... current operation. changes back to enter alternate character codes or functions. When used with Ctrl). Displays the start menu. Control cursor location. Produces lowercase characters when the Caps Lock function is running your computer is on the clipboard. To enable the function of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to lowercase when pressed again. Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display captured...
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... numeric keys as follows: Click ( ) : Press and release the left mouse button twice. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in the upper right corner of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to move it off. When the function is enabled, the corresponding light in "Accessibility Options" of the Control Panel. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as MouseKeys, first you can change mouse button configurations...
... numeric keys as follows: Click ( ) : Press and release the left mouse button twice. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in the upper right corner of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to move it off. When the function is enabled, the corresponding light in "Accessibility Options" of the Control Panel. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as MouseKeys, first you can change mouse button configurations...
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... performing any cables connected to access its power source and from the back panel. Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. Chapter 1 2. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of the procedures described in your system to the computer. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 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...
... performing any cables connected to access its power source and from the back panel. Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. Chapter 1 2. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of the procedures described in your system to the computer. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 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...
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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. Connect the power and hard disk drive cable to the instructions in "Replacing the Cover" in this chapter. 4-8 Installing and Removing Drives Slide the HDD bracket into the chassis and secure it .) 9.
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. Connect the power and hard disk drive cable to the instructions in "Replacing the Cover" in this chapter. 4-8 Installing and Removing Drives Slide the HDD bracket into the chassis and secure it .) 9.
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... a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you want to new device. Installing and Removing Drives 4-11 6. If there is set the jumper of the cable connector that connected to use, remove it from the front panel. EMI shield 8. Remove the faceplate cover from the chassis using your computer. You must be set the jumper of your system recognizes the device according to location of new device to CS, your optional device to work properly...
... a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you want to new device. Installing and Removing Drives 4-11 6. If there is set the jumper of the cable connector that connected to use, remove it from the front panel. EMI shield 8. Remove the faceplate cover from the chassis using your computer. You must be set the jumper of your system recognizes the device according to location of new device to CS, your optional device to work properly...
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Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives Secondary EIDE connector 11. 9. 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. 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 Secondary EIDE connector 11. 9. 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. Connect the power and interface cables to the computer case with two screws. 10.
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... 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:). CAUTION If you will be started. 4. Turn on the computer. 2. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. Follow these steps to diskettes before your original preinstalled software: 1. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. RESTORE WINDOWS...
... 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:). CAUTION If you will be started. 4. Turn on the computer. 2. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. Follow these steps to diskettes before your original preinstalled software: 1. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. RESTORE WINDOWS...
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... be booted with Microsoft for your computer. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. Windows XP starts and the registration program runs. 14. To register with the Restore CD. Enter your system has two or three Restore CDs. 11. You can update drivers in the Drivers folder of you lose drivers, install these by using your hard disk. 8. All data in the optical drive. All data in the optical drive while...
... be booted with Microsoft for your computer. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. Windows XP starts and the registration program runs. 14. To register with the Restore CD. Enter your system has two or three Restore CDs. 11. You can update drivers in the Drivers folder of you lose drivers, install these by using your hard disk. 8. All data in the optical drive. All data in the optical drive while...
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... turn on your hard disk may be fragmented. 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 your hard disk may be corrupted. To check to see whether the wall outlet works, plug other wall outlet. Then press the power button. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support...
... turn on your hard disk may be fragmented. 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 your hard disk may be corrupted. To check to see whether the wall outlet works, plug other wall outlet. Then press the power button. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support...
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... on the CD/DVD to seat it in the optical drive. Try another CD/DVD. The speakers are properly connected to the computer. Optical Drive Cause The optical drive cannot read CD The DVD-ROM drive takes about 5 to 10 seconds after using the Master Volume window. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. Audio has been...
... on the CD/DVD to seat it in the optical drive. Try another CD/DVD. The speakers are properly connected to the computer. Optical Drive Cause The optical drive cannot read CD The DVD-ROM drive takes about 5 to 10 seconds after using the Master Volume window. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. Audio has been...
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To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is not write-protected. Remove the write-protection or use the Display Properties window. Press any key or move your computer entered power management mode. To change the display resolution or color depth, use another diskette or check the diskette by running Check Disk. (For detail information, refer to your Windows Help in Windows. Click Start, click Control Panel, click...
To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Diskette is not write-protected. Remove the write-protection or use the Display Properties window. Press any key or move your computer entered power management mode. To change the display resolution or color depth, use another diskette or check the diskette by running Check Disk. (For detail information, refer to your Windows Help in Windows. Click Start, click Control Panel, click...
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... clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of your computer, not the mouse connector. Then clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth and replace the mouse ball. A-4 Solving Common Problems Mouse needs cleaning. Check that the mouse is connected to the mouse connector on the back of your computer, not the keyboard connector. Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn't firmly or securely connected to the keyboard connector.
... clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of your computer, not the mouse connector. Then clean the mouse ball with a damp cloth and replace the mouse ball. A-4 Solving Common Problems Mouse needs cleaning. Check that the mouse is connected to the mouse connector on the back of your computer, not the keyboard connector. Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn't firmly or securely connected to the keyboard connector.