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... have to replace your dealer or local power company. If you have been provided for cleaning. 10 Do not use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. Do not use this product on the cord. 8 If you are unable to insert or replace your obsolete outlet, contact your electrician to use this computer, make sure that...
... have to replace your dealer or local power company. If you have been provided for cleaning. 10 Do not use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. Do not use this product on the cord. 8 If you are unable to insert or replace your obsolete outlet, contact your electrician to use this computer, make sure that...
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... 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 Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. Selecting a Location...
... 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 Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. Selecting a Location...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any electrical device, such as a telephone, which can move freely. Just follow the steps in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. Chapter 1 No electromagnetic interference. Appropriate power sources. Selecting a Location Before you set... close to any other source of its components. A flat and hard surface. Good air circulation. Setting Up Your System This chapter describes how to set up and turn on your disks, damage the computer's circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation.
...need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any electrical device, such as a telephone, which can move freely. Just follow the steps in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. Chapter 1 No electromagnetic interference. Appropriate power sources. Selecting a Location Before you set... close to any other source of its components. A flat and hard surface. Good air circulation. Setting Up Your System This chapter describes how to set up and turn on your disks, damage the computer's circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation.
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... programs you use. 2. Before turning off the monitor and any other peripheral devices. 2-4 Setting Up Your System Turning On the Computer To turn off . Turn off your computer, save your computer. 3. Turn on your computer. 2. Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . 4. NOTE If the Restore CD is displayed, click Turn Off to...
... programs you use. 2. Before turning off the monitor and any other peripheral devices. 2-4 Setting Up Your System Turning On the Computer To turn off . Turn off your computer, save your computer. 3. Turn on your computer. 2. Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . 4. NOTE If the Restore CD is displayed, click Turn Off to...
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... MS-PRO 3-2 Using Your Computer NOTE Do not insert several 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 (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots.
... MS-PRO 3-2 Using Your Computer NOTE Do not insert several 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 (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots.
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... Computer. 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. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Using Your Computer 3-3 Removing the Media To remove the media in this right slot. You could lose data. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM...
... Computer. 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. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Using Your Computer 3-3 Removing the Media To remove the media in this right slot. You could lose data. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM...
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... may need to open the disc tray. Then press the load/eject button to open the tray. NOTES When your system. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may take few seconds to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. 3-4 Using Your Computer CD/DVD When you have more than one hard disk drive or partition. When the tray pops out, remove...
... may need to open the disc tray. Then press the load/eject button to open the tray. NOTES When your system. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may take few seconds to stop the running of the spindle motor and eject the tray. 3-4 Using Your Computer CD/DVD When you have more than one hard disk drive or partition. When the tray pops out, remove...
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... keyboard are described in Control panel. Captures the screen display on the numeric keypad as mouse keys. Controls scrolling in Shift mode. Displays the start menu. Displays the short menu for the selected location. Changes use of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to positioning the cursor. Suspends the current operation. Works with Alt key, this key captures active window. Works with Ctrl). changes back to the left in some applications. It corresponds to perform special (control) function. Turns...
... keyboard are described in Control panel. Captures the screen display on the numeric keypad as mouse keys. Controls scrolling in Shift mode. Displays the start menu. Displays the short menu for the selected location. Changes use of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to positioning the cursor. Suspends the current operation. Works with Alt key, this key captures active window. Works with Ctrl). changes back to the left in some applications. It corresponds to perform special (control) function. Turns...
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... can change mouse button configurations in the Mouse section of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to move it off. The numeric keys on a function and again to another location and then release the mouse button. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. Double click ( ) : Quickly press and release the left mouse button...
... can change mouse button configurations in the Mouse section of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to move it off. The numeric keys on a function and again to another location and then release the mouse button. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. Double click ( ) : Quickly press and release the left mouse button...
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... any cables connected to the computer. Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 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. Chapter 1 2. Turn off the computer. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices...
... any cables connected to the computer. Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 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. Chapter 1 2. Turn off the computer. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices...
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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 7. Slide the HDD bracket into the chassis and secure it .) 9.
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 7. Slide the HDD bracket into the chassis and secure it .) 9.
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... the optical drive, you can use the spare connector of the cable connector that must set for the drive to this 5.25-inch bay, you can use the secondary E-IDE drive connector. NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that connected to use, remove it from the front panel. EMI shield 8. If you want to new device. Installing and Removing Drives 4-11 Make sure the jumper of optional drive you want to install is an EMI shield that covers...
... the optical drive, you can use the spare connector of the cable connector that must set for the drive to this 5.25-inch bay, you can use the secondary E-IDE drive connector. NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that connected to use, remove it from the front panel. EMI shield 8. If you want to new device. Installing and Removing Drives 4-11 Make sure the jumper of optional drive you want to install is an EMI shield that covers...
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Secondary EIDE connector 11. 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. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives 9.
Secondary EIDE connector 11. 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. Slide the device into place. 4-12 Installing and Removing Drives 9.
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... software: 1. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. RESTORE WINDOWS XP," you lose all software including Windows® XP. To restore lost or destroyed drivers. After restoring, you select "1. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. Restoring Your Original Software The Restore CDs contain a copy of all software (e.g., Windows, drivers, and application programs) originally preinstalled on your hard disk, copy it to restore your hard disk, you will be started. 4. Using the Restore...
... software: 1. Insert the Restore CD #1 into the optical drive (D:) before restoring. RESTORE WINDOWS XP," you lose all software including Windows® XP. To restore lost or destroyed drivers. After restoring, you select "1. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. Restoring Your Original Software The Restore CDs contain a copy of all software (e.g., Windows, drivers, and application programs) originally preinstalled on your hard disk, copy it to restore your hard disk, you will be started. 4. Using the Restore...
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... executable file for using the Restore CDs. When the "Insert next media and press enter to continue. Windows XP starts and the registration program runs. 14. If you Restore CDs. And press Enter to install a driver. Using the Restore CDs 5-3 In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. 7. NOTE The drivers for your system are in the optical drive while your computer, follow the displayed messages. You can update drivers in the optical drive.
... executable file for using the Restore CDs. When the "Insert next media and press enter to continue. Windows XP starts and the registration program runs. 14. If you Restore CDs. And press Enter to install a driver. Using the Restore CDs 5-3 In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. 7. NOTE The drivers for your system are in the optical drive while your computer, follow the displayed messages. You can update drivers in the optical drive.
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... to turn off your hard disk may be corrupted. Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access indicator light stays on Solution The files stored on your computer. Check for lost allocation units by the solution. The problem is not working . Power Cause My computer doesn't work Chapter 1 Solution Computer is not working , use other device (such as a lamp) into the computer. To open Windows Help, click the Start button...
... to turn off your hard disk may be corrupted. Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access indicator light stays on Solution The files stored on your computer. Check for lost allocation units by the solution. The problem is not working . Power Cause My computer doesn't work Chapter 1 Solution Computer is not working , use other device (such as a lamp) into the computer. To open Windows Help, click the Start button...
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... Volume Control. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 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. Turn off the computer, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn it operates well, the CD/DVD is dirty. The high speed DVD-ROM drive...
... Volume Control. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 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. Turn off the computer, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn it operates well, the CD/DVD is dirty. The high speed DVD-ROM drive...
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... utility installed or your computer isn't connected properly. To change the display resolution or color depth? Solving Common Problems A-3 Use another diskette that the monitor connector is incorrectly inserted. The cable connecting the monitor to cover the hole. Your current screen will reappear. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Click the OK button. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support...
... utility installed or your computer isn't connected properly. To change the display resolution or color depth? Solving Common Problems A-3 Use another diskette that the monitor connector is incorrectly inserted. The cable connecting the monitor to cover the hole. Your current screen will reappear. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Click the OK button. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support...
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... that the mouse is connected to the mouse connector on the back of your computer, not the keyboard connector. A-4 Solving Common Problems Check that the keyboard is connected to the keyboard 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 mouse connector. Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn't firmly or securely connected to the keyboard connector.
... that the mouse is connected to the mouse connector on the back of your computer, not the keyboard connector. A-4 Solving Common Problems Check that the keyboard is connected to the keyboard 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 mouse connector. Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn't firmly or securely connected to the keyboard connector.