Important Safety Instructions The following instructions pertain to the risk of fire, electric shock or bodily injury. Please read all of these instructions carefully. 1 Save these instructions for later use. 2 Follow all of the instructions and warnings marked on this product or included in this manual. 3 Do not use this computer on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing seriousdamage to the product.
Maintenance If the product does not operate normally, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive repair work to restore to normal operation. Unplug this product from the main power outlet and call for service under any of the following conditions: 1 If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. 2 If liquid has been spilled into the product.
Wichtige Sicherheitsvorschriften Unbedingt Beachten Allgemeine Sicherheit Die nachfolgenden Anweisungen betreffen die Gefahr von Verletzungen durch elektrische Spannung, Feuer und mechanische Einwirkung. Bitte lesen Sie diese Anweisungen sorgfältig. 1 Beachten Sie alle Hinweise, die am Gerät selbst angebracht oder in den zugehörigen Handbuchrn vermerkt sind. 2 Stellen Sie das Gerät an einem sicheren, stabilen Arbeitsplatz auf.
Wartung Des Computers Wenn der Computer nicht ordnungsgemäß arbeitet, dürfen Sie nur die Einstellungen vornehmen, die im Handbuch genannt werden. Andere Einstellungen oder Verän derungen können den Computer beschädigen oder zerstören. Umfangreiche und kostspielige Reparaturen würden notwendig werden, um das Gerät wieder betriebsfähig zu machen. Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose und verständigen Sie den zuständigen Kundendienst bei folgenden Storungen: 1 Netzkabel ist defekt oder strak abgenutzt.
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CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction System Overview...................................................................................................... 1-1 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System 1. Selecting a Location ............................................................................................ 2-1 2. Checking the Voltage Selection .......................................................................... 2-2 3. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices ..................................................
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 ...............................................................
Introduction System Overview Emergency eject hole Optical drive Load/Eject button Optical drive Floppy disk drive(optional) (optional) Media reader slots(optional) USB connector (optional) Power indicator Power button Hard disk drive access indicator IEEE 1394 connectors (optional) USB 2.0 connectors (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack USB 2.0 connectors (optional) NOTE Your optical drives may differ from the illustrations described in this user’s guide.
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Setting Up Your System This chapter describes how to set up and turn on/off your system. Just follow the steps in this chapter. 1. Selecting a Location Before you set up your computer, it is important to choose a safe and convenient location that provides the following: ● A large, sturdy desk or table strong enough to support the weight of your system and all of its components. ● A flat and hard surface.
2. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is integrated into the system to provide power to the mainboard, option cards, and peripheral devices. The power selection switch on the system back panel can be used to set the power supply to operate at 115V or 230V. To verify that your system has the correct setting for your environment, check the voltage selection switch. WARNING If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be damaged.
3. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices To connect the peripheral devices, refer to the Setting Up Your Computer. WARNING To avoid generating an electric shock, be sure to plug the power cord into the system before plugging it into the wall socket. CAUTION For protection of your computer and other devices during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the computer and other devices from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
4. Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below to turn on the computer or to turn it off. Turning On the Computer To turn on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to your computer. 2. Press the power button on the front panel of your computer. 3. The system will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your computer is booting, the computer will be booted with Restore CD.
Using Your Computer To use your computer, you must install the operating system on your computer. Windows® may come with already installed on your system. To install another operating system such as OS/2 Warp or UNIX, see the manual that came with that system for instructions on installation and use. The procedures in this manual assume that you are using Windows® with your computer.
Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use six types of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. You can insert media in one of the card slots. NOTE Do not insert several media in the slots. Insert only one media in a slot at one time. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory Stick TM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot.
Right Slot You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in this right slot. Card type Insertion TM CF (CompactFlash ) Facing up MICRODRIVETM Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in My Computer. When 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. Removing the Media To remove the media in the slot, pull it out.
Using an Optical Drive To insert a CD/DVD into the optical drive, first turn on your system. Then press the load/eject button to open the disc tray. When the disc tray pops out, the busy indicator light will flash. Put the CD/DVD in the tray with the label side up. Press the load/eject button again or gently push the disc tray to close it. CD/DVD When you want to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is off; then press the load/eject button.
Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on the keyboard, that are described in the following table serve special functions when your computer is running your operating system or application programs. Key Tab Caps Lock Purpose Moves the cursor one tab to the right in normal mode and one tab to the left in Shift mode. Changes the letter keys from lowercase to uppercase; changes back to lowercase when pressed again.
The Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock keys work as toggles; press the key once to turn on a function and again to turn it off. When the function is enabled, the corresponding light in the upper right corner of the keyboard is on. The numeric keys on the numeric keypad of your keyboard can be used as MouseKeys to move a mouse pointer. To use the numeric keys as MouseKeys, first you should set the Mouse tab in “Accessibility Options” of the Control Panel.
Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth To change the display resolution and color depth, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Or click the right mouse button on the empty desktop area and click Properties. 2. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. Select the color depth from the Color quality area and the resolution from the Screen resolution area. 4. Click the OK button.
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Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in your computer. NOTE Turn off the computer. Then disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any of the procedures described in this chapter. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of your system to access its internal components. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1.
3. To open the system cover, remove two screws on the back panel of your computer. 4. Slide the cover toward the rear to free it from the system and lift it off until can be removed completely. Set the cover aside. NOTE Be sure to ground yourself by touching your system every time you remove the cover. If you are not properly grounded, you could generate an electric shock when you touch a component.
Replacing the Cover Follow these steps to replace the cover: 1. Hold the cover with your hands and gently put it down to the chassis on the rear position (about 1cm) from the front bezel, then push it to the front. 2. Tighten the cover to the chassis with the screws you removed. 3. Reconnect the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and any other peripheral device’s cable connectors to your system.
Installing an Expansion Card This section explains how to install an expansion card in your computer. Follow these steps to install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system cover according to the instructions in “Removing the Cover” in this chapter. 2. Remove the retaining screw from the metal slot cover you want to use. Then lift out the slot cover. 3. Adjust any switches or jumpers on the expansion card, if necessary.
5. Secure the end of the card to the computer with retaining screw. 6. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. 7. Replace the system cover according to the instructions in “Replacing the Cover” in this chapter.
Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Your hard disk drive is installed in the HDD bracket attached on the chassis. You can install one additional hard disk drive in it. Follow these steps to install the hard disk drive: 1. Remove the system cover according to the instructions in “Removing the Cover” in this chapter. 2. Detach all cables from the hard disk drive. HDD bracket Hard disk drive 3. Remove the screw securing the HDD bracket to the chassis and pull it out, as shown below.
4. Set the jumper of the new hard disk drive to CS (Cable Select). 5. Slide the hard disk drive into the HDD bracket. 6. With using the screws, secure the hard disk drive to the HDD bracket.
7. Slide the HDD bracket into the chassis and secure it with the retaining screw, as shown below. 8. Connect the power and hard disk drive cable to your hard disk drive. (If you removed the hard disk drive cable from the motherboard, replace it.) 9. Replace the system cover according to the instructions in “Replacing the Cover” in this chapter.
Installing the 5.25-inch Device in the Peripheral Bay Your system has two 5.25-inch horizontal peripheral bays. If only one device (e.g., CD-ROM/DVDROM drive) is installed in the system’s 5.25-inch peripheral bay, you can add an optional device such as a CD/DVD-ROM drive, hard disk drive, LS-120 drive, or ZIP drive in the empty peripheral bay. To install an optional device in the bay, follow these steps: 1. Remove the cover according to the instructions in “Removing the Cover” in this chapter. 2.
4. Remove the screws securing the optical drive. And then slide the optical drive from the system. 5. Remove the front panel from the chassis by pulling the front panel. NOTES Be careful, not to bent or break the front panel. When you remove the front panel from the chassis, you have to carefully apart the cover not to split the power and LED cables from the front panel.
6. Remove the faceplate cover from the front panel. Push out the faceplate, pressing outward two tabs on both ends of the front panel using your finger. 7. If there is an EMI shield that covers the 5.25-inch drive bay you want to use, remove it from the chassis using a tool such as a screwdriver. EMI shield 8. Make sure the jumper of optional drive you want to install is set to CS (Cable Select).
9. Slide the device into the bay and secure it to the computer case with two screws. 10. Connect the power and interface cables to the device installed. 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 place.
12. Slide the optical drive into the bay and secure it to the system with screws. 13. Connect the power, audio, and interface cables to the optical drive.
14. Replace the HDD bracket to the chassis. 15. Replace the system cover according to the instructions in “Replacing the Cover” in this chapter.
Using the Restore CDs Use the Restore CDs for the following: ● To restore all software including Windows® XP. ● To restore lost or destroyed drivers. 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. (This process may take about 20 minutes.
System Restore Menu / WINDOWS XP 1 RESTORE WINDOWS XP 2 BOOT TO COMMAND PROMPT FROM CD-ROM Please select 1 or 2: _ [1, 2]? NOTE To stop this restore process now, remove the Restore CD from the optical drive and restart your computer. 5. If you select "1. RESTORE WINDOWS XP," the following message will appear in the screen. To continue the procedures, press any key.
7. The restoration process will start. All data in the Restore CD #1 will be copied to your hard disk. 8. When the “Insert next media and press enter to continue...” message appears, replace the Restore CD #1 with #2 in the optical drive. And press Enter to continue. 9. All data in the Restore CD #2 will be copied to your hard disk. 10. If the “Insert next media and press enter to continue...” message appears, replace the Restore CD #2 with #3 (if there is) in the optical drive. And press Enter to continue.
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Using the PowerDVD NOTE The PowerDVD is available only on the DVD-ROM or COMBO drive model. About DVD Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is a high-density storage device. A standard DVD can hold 4.7 gigabytes of data - a seven times the data capacity of a current CD. Dual-layer DVDs can hold more than twelve times the information of a CD on a single side. So you can enjoy higher-resolution pictures, more channels of digital sound, richer graphics, and far more multimedia.
Buttons of the PowerDVD Add bookmark button Next subtitle button Show/Hide button Next audio stream button Next angle button Karaoke button Increase volume button Status display panel This button is not supported Zoom button Step backward button Play button Pause button Minimize button Power off button Step forward button Number pad button Eject button Skin toggle button Video position slider Mute button Decrease volume button Capture frame button Go-up button Repeat button Menu button Go to bookmark butt
Solving Common Problems This chapter instructs you how to deal with the problems you might experience when using your computer. The problem is listed first, followed by the solution. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Power Chapter 1 Cause My computer doesn’t work Solution Computer is not properly connected to a grounded wall outlet. Make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into the wall outlet and into the computer. Wall outlet is not working.
Optical Drive Cause The optical drive cannot read CD Solution CD/DVD is not properly seated in the optical drive. Eject the CD/DVD, gently but firmly press down on the CD/DVD to seat it in the drive, then reload. Your optical drive is not recognized. Turn off the computer, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn on the computer. CD/DVD has been inserted upside down. Eject the CD/DVD, turn it over, then reload. (The label on the CD/DVD should be facing up.) CD/DVD is dirty.
Floppy Disk Drive Cause Floppy disk drive light stays on Solution Diskette is incorrectly inserted. Remove the diskette and reinsert it. Diskette is damaged. Use another diskette or check the diskette by running Check Disk. (For detail information, refer to the Windows Help. To open Windows Help, click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.) Floppy disk drive can’t write to a diskette Diskette is unformatted. Format the diskette. (Refer to your Windows Help in Windows.
Keyboard Cause Keyboard doesn’t work Solution Keyboard isn’t firmly or securely connected to the keyboard connector. Check that the keyboard is connected to the keyboard connector on the back of your computer, not the mouse connector. Mouse Cause Solution Mouse doesn’t work Mouse isn’t firmly or securely connected to the mouse connector. Check that the mouse is connected to the mouse connector on the back of your computer, not the keyboard connector. Mouse needs cleaning.
Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction Chapter 1 Caution If battery is incorrectly replaced there poses a danger of explosion. Replace battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Attention Il y a danger d'explosion s'il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du méme type ou d'un type recommandé par le constructeur.
Laser Product Class 1 Laser Product This equipment complies with European Standard EN60825 [harmonized with International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Publication 825]. This equipment is classified as a Class 1 LASER product and there is no hazardous LASER radiation with the safety protection. Caution The laser used in the CD-ROM drive can damage your eyes. Do not attempt to open the cover. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside.
Wanung Um die Gefahr eines Feuers oder eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, setzen sie dieses Gerät niemals Regen oder Feuchtigkeit aus. Use of controls or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 C.F.R. SUB-CHAPTER J, IN EFFECT AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE.