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... not use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. If you are unable to insert or replace your obsolete outlet, contact your electrician to protect it does not exceed the amperage rating of these instructions carefully. 1 Save these openings. Do not defeat the purpose of fire, electric shock or bodily injury. Also, make sure...
... not use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. If you are unable to insert or replace your obsolete outlet, contact your electrician to protect it does not exceed the amperage rating of these instructions carefully. 1 Save these openings. Do not defeat the purpose of fire, electric shock or bodily injury. Also, make sure...
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... Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 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 Selecting a Location 2-1 2.
... Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 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 Selecting a Location 2-1 2.
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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. 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 ...
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. 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 ...
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... desk or table strong enough to support the weight of its components. Good air circulation. A flat and hard surface. You 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. Selecting a Location Before you set up your equipment to three...
... desk or table strong enough to support the weight of its components. Good air circulation. A flat and hard surface. You 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. Selecting a Location Before you set up your equipment to three...
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... case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . Turn off the monitor and any other peripheral devices. 2-4 Setting Up Your System Turning On the Computer To turn on the front panel of your information and close all application programs you use. 2. Turning Off the Computer To turn it off. When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is booting, the computer will be booted with Restore...
... case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . Turn off the monitor and any other peripheral devices. 2-4 Setting Up Your System Turning On the Computer To turn on the front panel of your information and close all application programs you use. 2. Turning Off the Computer To turn it off. When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is booting, the computer will be booted with Restore...
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... of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. NOTE Do not insert several media in the slots. 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 can use...
... of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. NOTE Do not insert several media in the slots. 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 can use...
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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 the slot, pull it out. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. 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...
.... 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. 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...
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... button again or gently push the disc tray to stop the running of the spindle motor when you have more than one hard disk drive or partition. NOTES When your system. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to open , carefully pull it will flash. Then press the load/eject button to open the tray. When the disc tray pops out, the busy indicator light...
... button again or gently push the disc tray to stop the running of the spindle motor when you have more than one hard disk drive or partition. NOTES When your system. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to open , carefully pull it will flash. Then press the load/eject button to open the tray. When the disc tray pops out, the busy indicator light...
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... Control panel. Displays the start menu. Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on . Ends a line of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to positioning the cursor. Changes use of the keyboard and the symbol keys in Shift mode. Stops the current operation (used with other application programs. Using Your Computer 3-5 Displays the short menu for the selected location. Produces uppercase characters or the top symbols on the numeric keypad as mouse keys. Works...
... Control panel. Displays the start menu. Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on . Ends a line of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to positioning the cursor. Changes use of the keyboard and the symbol keys in Shift mode. Stops the current operation (used with other application programs. Using Your Computer 3-5 Displays the short menu for the selected location. Produces uppercase characters or the top symbols on the numeric keypad as mouse keys. Works...
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... you should set the Mouse tab in this user's guide. See "mouse, reversing buttons" in the Mouse section of the keyboard is enabled, the corresponding light in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. Drag ( ) : While pressing and holding down the left -handed. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you can be used as toggles; The Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock keys work as...
... you should set the Mouse tab in this user's guide. See "mouse, reversing buttons" in the Mouse section of the keyboard is enabled, the corresponding light in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. Drag ( ) : While pressing and holding down the left -handed. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you can be used as toggles; The Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock keys work as...
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... before performing any cables connected to the computer. Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. First of the procedures described in your system to access its power source 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...
... before performing any cables connected to the computer. Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. First of the procedures described in your system to access its power source 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...
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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. 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.
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If you set the jumper of new device to CS, your system recognizes the device according to location of your finger. 7. EMI shield 8. Installing and Removing Drives 4-11 6. If there is set the jumper of the cable connector that must set to work properly with your computer. You must be set for the drive to CS (Cable Select). NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that connected to use, remove it from the front panel. If...
If you set the jumper of new device to CS, your system recognizes the device according to location of your finger. 7. EMI shield 8. Installing and Removing Drives 4-11 6. If there is set the jumper of the cable connector that must set to work properly with your computer. You must be set for the drive to CS (Cable Select). NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that connected to use, remove it from the front panel. If...
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9. Secondary EIDE connector 11. 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
9. Secondary EIDE connector 11. 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
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Using the Restore CDs Use the Restore CDs for the following: To restore all data that added files, programs, or other data on the computer. 2. Turn on your hard disk since you must reinstall any software not originally installed on your hard disk. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. After restoring, you purchased your original preinstalled software: 1. And you will be started. 4. RESTORE WINDOWS XP," you don't want...
Using the Restore CDs Use the Restore CDs for the following: To restore all data that added files, programs, or other data on the computer. 2. Turn on your hard disk since you must reinstall any software not originally installed on your hard disk. When the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 and press Enter. After restoring, you purchased your original preinstalled software: 1. And you will be started. 4. RESTORE WINDOWS XP," you don't want...
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... model, your optical drive and restart the computer. 13. After the restoration process is the executable file for installation, use it to your optical drive. 12. To continue the restoration, remove the Restore CD from your hard disk. 10. All data in the optical drive. If the "Insert next media and press enter to continue. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. Enter your computer is in the optical drive. message appears, replace...
... model, your optical drive and restart the computer. 13. After the restoration process is the executable file for installation, use it to your optical drive. 12. To continue the restoration, remove the Restore CD from your hard disk. 10. All data in the optical drive. If the "Insert next media and press enter to continue. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start. Enter your computer is in the optical drive. message appears, replace...
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... turn on your computer. Wall outlet is not working , use other device (such as a lamp) into the computer. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 To check to see whether the wall outlet works, plug other wall outlet. Then press the power button. Read it is not properly connected to the Windows Help. Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access...
... turn on your computer. Wall outlet is not working , use other device (such as a lamp) into the computer. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Solving Common Problems A-1 To check to see whether the wall outlet works, plug other wall outlet. Then press the power button. Read it is not properly connected to the Windows Help. Hard Disk Drive Cause Hard disk drive operation seems slow Hard disk drive access...
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... can control the audio volume level by using CD or DVD, to open the tray when I control the audio volume level? Audio Cause How do I press the eject button Solution CD/DVD is not properly seated in computer stores). Eject the CD/DVD, turn on the CD/DVD should be facing up or down . The high speed DVD-ROM drive takes few seconds to stop the running of...
... can control the audio volume level by using CD or DVD, to open the tray when I control the audio volume level? Audio Cause How do I press the eject button Solution CD/DVD is not properly seated in computer stores). Eject the CD/DVD, turn on the CD/DVD should be facing up or down . The high speed DVD-ROM drive takes few seconds to stop the running of...
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... entered power management mode. You have a screen blanking utility installed or your Windows Help in Windows. Remove the diskette and reinsert it. Remove the write-protection or use the Display Properties window. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Display & Monitor Cause The monitor doesn't work How do I change the display resolution and color depth, follow these steps: 1. Make sure that is unformatted. Format the diskette. (Refer to the video connector...
... entered power management mode. You have a screen blanking utility installed or your Windows Help in Windows. Remove the diskette and reinsert it. Remove the write-protection or use the Display Properties window. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Display & Monitor Cause The monitor doesn't work How do I change the display resolution and color depth, follow these steps: 1. Make sure that is unformatted. Format the diskette. (Refer to the video connector...
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... the mouse is connected to the keyboard connector. Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn't firmly or securely connected to the mouse connector. Check that the keyboard is connected to the mouse connector on the back of your computer, not the keyboard connector. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of your computer, not the mouse connector. A-4 Solving Common Problems Mouse needs cleaning. Then clean the mouse ball with...
... the mouse is connected to the keyboard connector. Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn't work Solution Mouse isn't firmly or securely connected to the mouse connector. Check that the keyboard is connected to the mouse connector on the back of your computer, not the keyboard connector. To clean the mouse ball, remove the mouse ball by unscrewing the bottom of your computer, not the mouse connector. A-4 Solving Common Problems Mouse needs cleaning. Then clean the mouse ball with...