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  • Page 2 ............................Important Safety Instructions The following instructions pertain to the risk of fire, electric shock or bodily injury. Please read all of these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for later use. Follow all of the instructions and warnings marked on this product or included in this manual. Do not use this computer on an unstable cart, stand or table.
  • Page 3 ............................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: If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
  • Page 4 ............................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. Beachten Sie alle Hinweise, die am Gerät selbst angebracht oder in den zugehörigen Handbuchrn vermerkt sind.
  • Page 5 ............................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.
  • Page 6 The information in this user’s guide is subject to change without notice. eMachines shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction System Features ....................... 1-1 System Overview ..................... 1-3 Front ........................1-3 Rear ........................1-7 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System 1. Selecting a Location .................... 2-1 2. Checking the Voltage Selection ................2-2 3. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices ..............2-3 Connecting a Monitor ..................
  • Page 9 ............................Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Using a Floppy Disk Drive ..................3-1 Using a CD/DVD-ROM Drive ................. 3-3 Using a CD-RW 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 ..................
  • Page 10 ............................Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Board Options and Drives Installing an Expansion Card .................. 6-1 Installing and Removing Memory Modules ............6-3 Installing a Memory Module ................6-4 Removing a Memory Module ................6-4 Installing and Removing the Processor ..............6-5 Replacing a Hard Disk Drive ..................
  • Page 11 ............................Appendix C Approval Statements FCC Compliance Statement ................... C-1 Battery Warning Instruction ................... C-2 Fuse Warning Instruction ..................C-2 Laser Product ......................C-3 ..............................................

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction This chapter describes the major features of your computer. System Features Your personal computer is a powerful, versatile, and high performance system that offers exceptional speed and convenience in a compact design. Your computer offers the following features: Micro ATX form factor Intel Coppermine FC-PGA processor...
  • Page 13 ............................Built-in high performance audio CODEC and PCI audio interface IT8702F super I/O controller Advanced Power Management (APM) and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Three 32-bit PCI expansion card connectors System BIOS and video BIOS shadow RAM Password function by using BIOS Two USB ports One built-in serial port and one built-in parallel port A built-in PS/2 style keyboard port...

  • Page 14: System Overview

    ............................System Overview The following section describes names and functions of your system. Front NOTE Your CD/DVD-ROM and CD-RW drives may differ from the illustrations described in this user’s guide. 1 Power Button ( ) & Power Indicator The power button controls the system’s AC input power. When the computer is turned off, pushing the button turns on the computer.
  • Page 15 ............................5 CD/DVD-ROM Drive This drive is used to play music CDs, photo CDs, video CDs, or to load software package onto the hard disk drive. 6 Disc Tray Motorized loading system on which the CDs is placed. To eject the tray, press the Load/Eject button.
  • Page 16 ............................10 CD-RW Drive & Floppy Disk Drive Access Door Press on the lower-left of this door to access to a CD-RW drive and a floppy disk drive. 11 Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator The floppy disk drive access indicator lights up when the drive is reading data from or writing data to a diskette.
  • Page 17 ............................15 USB & MIDI/Game Port Connectors Access Door Push it to open the door for using the USB and MIDI/Game port connectors. 16 USB Connector You can connect any USB compliant devices to the USB connector. USB devices include low- speed peripherals such as microphone, digital joystick, and speaker.

  • Page 18: Rear

    ............................Rear NOTE Your actual modem card may differ from the illustrations shown in this user’s guide. 1 Keyboard Connector The PS/2 style keyboard plugs into the keyboard connector. 2 Serial Port (COM1) Connector You can connect a serial device, such as an external modem and printer, to this serial port connector.
  • Page 19 ............................5 AC Power Receptacle Your system power cable plugs into the AC power receptacle. 6 Voltage Selection Switch The voltage selection switch must be set to match the AC power voltage. CAUTION Setting the voltage selection switch incorrectly will damage your computer. Verify that this switch is set correctly for your AC power voltage before turning on your computer.
  • Page 20 ............................11 Speaker Jack The Speaker jack can be used to attach most speakers with integrated amplifiers. 12 Line-in Jack The Line-in jack can be used to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. 13 Phone Jack You can connect the RJ11 phone jack cable from the telephone to this connector.
  • Page 21 ............................Blank ..............................................1-10 Introduction...

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System

    Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System 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...

  • Page 23: Checking The Voltage Selection

    ............................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.

  • Page 24: Connecting Your Peripheral Devices

    ............................3. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices Connecting a Monitor Connect the monitor cable to the video connector on the rear panel of your system. If the connector has retaining screws, be sure to tighten them. Video connector Monitor power receptacle Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse Plug the keyboard and mouse cable connectors into the keyboard and mouse connectors on the rear panel of your system.

  • Page 25: Connecting Modem Cables

    ............................Connecting Modem Cables If your system has an optional modem card, connect the phone and wall lines to the modem card connectors. Phone jack Wall jack RJ11 cable NOTE Depending on your computer model, your modem may look slightly different than those pictured. For detailed information about using your modem, refer to the modem manual.

  • Page 26: Connecting An Ethernet Cable (Optional)

    ............................Connecting an Ethernet Cable (optional) Your Ethernet card contains a RJ45 jack for attaching an Ethernet cable, which is used in 10/100 Base-T network. Connect your Ethernet card to it for use on an Ethernet network. RJ45 jack NOTE For more information, refer to the Ethernet Card Quick Start Guide (PDF format) that came with your system.

  • Page 27: Connecting Audio Devices

    ............................Connecting Audio Devices Your computer has three integrated audio controller jacks (Speaker, Line-in, and Microphone jack) and one MIDI/Game port connector. You can connect a microphone to the microphone jack, a speaker or headphone to the speaker jack, and a cassette player, CD player, or VCR to the line-in jack. You can connect MIDI or game devices to the MIDI/Game port connector.

  • Page 28: Connecting A Printer

    ............................Connecting a Printer Connect the one end of the printer cable to line up with the parallel connector and then plug it to the computer. If the plug has retaining screws, tighten them. Connect the other end of the cable to the printer. To secure the cable, squeeze the clips at each side of the printer port and push them into place.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Usb Devices

    ............................Connecting the USB Devices If you have the USB devices, you can connect these to the USB connectors. To connect a USB device to the USB connector, plug the USB device cable connector into the USB connector of your system. USB connector USB connector NOTE...

  • Page 30: Connecting A Power Cord

    ............................Connecting a Power Cord Before you plug the power cord into the wall socket, you should set the voltage selection switch to correct position. The voltage selection switch must be set to reflect the correct voltage the system operates on. If you set the voltage selection switch to correct position, plug the power cord into the AC power receptacle on the back panel.

  • Page 31: Turning The Computer On And Off

    ............................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.

  • Page 32: Chapter 3 Using Your Computer

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Using Your Computer To use your computer, you must install the operating system on your computer. Windows Me 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.
  • Page 33 ............................When you want to remove the disk, make sure the drive light is off, and then press the eject button. When the disk pops, remove it. NOTE Never remove a disk or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is on. You could lose data. Also, remove all disks before you turn off the computer.

  • Page 34: Using A Cd/Dvd-Rom Drive

    ............................Using a CD/DVD-ROM Drive To insert a CD/DVD into the CD/DVD-ROM 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.

  • Page 35: Using A Cd-Rw Drive

    ............................Using a CD-RW Drive To insert a CD/CD-R(W) disc into the CD-RW drive, first turn on your system. Then push the CD-RW drive & FDD access door to open it and press the load/eject button to open the disc tray. When the disc tray pops out, the busy indicator light will flash.

  • Page 36: Using Special Keys On The Keyboard

    ............................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. 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;...

  • Page 37: Using A Mouse

    ............................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.

  • Page 38: Changing The Display Resolution And Color Depth

    ............................Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth To change the display resolution and color depth, follow these steps: 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Display icon. Or click the right mouse button on the empty desktop area and click Properties.
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  • Page 40: Using The Bios Setup Program

    Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Using the BIOS Setup Program Using the BIOS Setup Program This chapter explains how to use the BIOS Setup program. You can use the Setup program to change the computer’s configuration information and boot-up sequence, etc. About the Setup Program Your system uses a Phoenix BIOS, which is stored in flash memory on the motherboard.

  • Page 41: Entering The Setup Program

    Entering the Setup Program To enter the Setup program, turn the computer on and press DEL as soon as you see the “emachines” logo. If you do not press the key quickly, the computer starts loading the operating system. NOTE For reference purposes, write down the current Setup settings.

  • Page 42: Help Window

    ............................The next table shows the function keys available for menu screens. Setup Key Description <F1> or <Alt-H> Brings up a help screen for the current item. <Esc> Exits the menu. <¬ > or <® > Selects a different menu screen. <->...

  • Page 43: Bios Setup Program

    ............................BIOS Setup Program Main Menu This menu reports processor and memory information and is for configuring the system date, system time, floppy options, and IDE devices. Feature Options Description System Time Hour, minute, and Specifies the current time. second System Date Month, day, and year Specifies the current date.
  • Page 44 ............................IDE Device Configuration Submenus This submenu is for configuring IDE devices, including: Primary IDE master/slave Secondary IDE master/slave Feature Options Description Type • None Specifies the IDE configuration mode for IDE devices. • ATAPI Removable User allows the cylinders, heads, and sectors fields to be changed. •...

  • Page 45: Advanced Menu

    ............................Advanced Menu This menu is for setting advanced features that are available through the chipset. Feature Options Description Advanced No options Configures chipset control. When selected, displays the Advanced Chipset Control Chipset Control submenu. I/O Device No options Configures I/O devices. When selected, displays the I/O Device Configuration Configuration submenu.
  • Page 46 ............................Advanced Chipset Control Submenu This submenu is for the configuring the advanced chipset. Feature Options Description Default Primary • PCI This option lets you define the type of your video adapter you are Video Adapter • AGP using for your primary display. AC’97 Audio •...

  • Page 47: Security Menu

    ............................Security Menu This menu is for setting passwords and security features. Feature Options Description Set Supervisor Password can be up Password to seven alphanumeric Specifies the supervisor password. characters. Set User Password Password can be up Specifies the user password. to seven alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 48 ............................The table shows the effects of setting the Supervisor and User passwords. Password set Supervisor User mode Password during Password to enter mode boot the Setup Program Neither Can change Can change all options None None all options Supervisor Can change Supervisor Supervisor...

  • Page 49: Power Menu

    ............................Power Menu This menu is for setting power management features. Feature Options Description Enable ACPI • No Set this option to Yes if the operating system you are running under • Yes complies with the Intel ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) specification.

  • Page 50: Boot Menu

    ............................Boot Menu This menu is for setting the boot features and the boot sequence. Feature Options Description Quick Boot Mode • Enabled Enables the computer to boot without running certain POST • Disabled tests. Summary Screen • Disabled Displays system summary screen during bootup. •...
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  • Page 52: Chapter 5 Inside Your Computer

    Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Inside Your Computer Inside Your Computer This chapter tells you how to remove and replace the system cover and connect the internal cables, and familiarizes you with the internal components you might handle if you install hardware options.
  • Page 53 ............................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.

  • Page 54: Replacing The Cover

    ............................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 3cm) from the front bezel, then push it to the front. 2.

  • Page 55: Internal Components

    ............................Internal Components The following illustration shows the components inside your computer. CD/DVD-ROM drive CD-RW drive Power supply 3½ inch floppy disk drive HDD bracket Hard disk drive Slot cover Mainboard Modem card Ethernet card (optional) Your computer has three (one 3.5-inch and two 5.25-inch) horizontal bays in the drive cage and the HDD bracket for one hard disk drive.

  • Page 56: Mainboard Overview

    ............................Mainboard Overview The illustration below shows the locations of the mainboard components in your computer. DIMM sockets Intel FW82810 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Power supply connector PGA370 socket CPU fan connector Battery ITE IT8702F super I/O controller FDD connector Back panel I/O connectors...

  • Page 57: Changing The Jumpers

    ............................Changing the Jumpers The jumpers are small electrical connectors that control various circuits or functions in your system. Jumpers are small blocks on a circuit board with two or more pins emerging from them. To change a jumper setting, pull the plug off its pins and carefully fit it down onto the pins indicated. The jumpers settings in your computer are preset at the factory;...

  • Page 58: Connecting A Power Supply Connector

    ............................Connecting a Power Supply Connector The power supply converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC voltages required by mainboard and devices in your system. The power supply has a large mainboard connector and several internal device (hard disk, CD/DVD-ROM, CD-RW, and floppy disk drives, etc.) connectors.

  • Page 59: Connecting The Front Panel Connector Cable

    ............................Connecting the Front Panel Connector Cable The front panel connector cable is connected to connectors on the mainboard and front panel of your computer. Power Hard disk access Power button indicator (DC S/W) indicator (HDD LED) (PWR LED) connector connector connector To remove the front panel from the system, follow these steps:...
  • Page 60 ............................3. Release the front panel connector cables from the chassis. 4. Remove the CD/DVD-ROM drive. To remove the CD/DVD-ROM drive, disconnect the audio cable, EIDE interface cable, and power cable from the CD/DVD-ROM drive and remove the screws, then pull out the CD/DVD-ROM drive from the chassis...............................................

  • Page 61: Connecting The Usb And Midi/Game Port Connector Cable

    ............................5. Remove the front panel from the chassis by pressing the four tabs. Connecting the USB and MIDI/Game Port connector Cable The USB and MIDI/Game port connector cable is connected to connectors on the mainboard and sub-board in the front side of your computer. USB and MIDI/Game port connector ..............................................

  • Page 62: Connecting The Front Panel Speaker & Microphone Jacks Cable

    ............................Connecting the Front Panel Speaker & Microphone jacks Cable The front panel speaker & microphone jacks are connected to the speaker & microphone jacks’ connector on the mainboard by using a cable............................................... 5-11 Inside Your Computer...
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  • Page 64: Chapter 6 Installing And Removing Board Options And Drives

    Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Board Installing and Removing Board Options and Drives Options and Drives This chapter describes how to install and remove optional drives and board options in your computer. You can use these instructions to install and remove a variety of devices and board options.
  • Page 65 ............................3. Move the screwdriver up and down until the slot cover breaks away from the chassis. Then lift the slot cover out of the chassis. Slot cover 4. Adjust any switches or jumpers on the expansion card, if necessary. When you handle the card, be careful not to touch any components on the circuit board or the gold-edged connector.

  • Page 66: Installing And Removing Memory Modules

    ............................6. Secure the end of the card to the computer with retaining screw. 7. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. 8. Replace the system cover according to the instructions in “Replacing the Cover” in Chapter 5. Installing and Removing Memory Modules You can increase the amount of memory in your computer up to 256MB.

  • Page 67: Installing A Memory Module

    ............................Installing a Memory Module Follow these steps to install DIMMs: 1. Remove the cover according to the instructions in “Removing the Cover” in Chapter 5. 2. Release the plastic retaining clips at each end of the socket by pressing the clips outward until they snap open.

  • Page 68: Installing And Removing The Processor

    ............................Installing and Removing the Processor The processor that you install must be compatible with PGA370 socket. WARNING A processor you plan to install should have a heatsink attached to it to prevent overheating. If there is no heatsink, the processor may overheat and cause damage to both the processor and mainboard.
  • Page 69 ............................4. Pull the ZIF handle sideways away from the socket then upward to 90-degree angles and carefully pull the chip straight up from the socket. ZIF handle 5. Locate the new processor you are installing over the socket so that the marked with triangle corner on the processor (pin 1) can be aligned with the blank corner on the socket.

  • Page 70: Replacing A Hard Disk Drive

    ............................Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Your hard disk drive is installed in the HDD bracket attached on the chassis. You can install one hard disk drive in the HDD bracket. Follow these steps to replace the hard disk drive: 1.
  • Page 71 ............................5. Set the jumper of the new hard disk drive to CS (Cable Select). 6. Using the screws, secure the hard disk drive to the HDD bracket. 7. Connect the free power and hard disk drive cables to your hard disk drive. 8.

  • Page 72: Replacing The Battery

    ............................Replacing the Battery The 3 V, coin-cell CR2032-type battery on the mainboard provides power to the real-time clock and CMOS RAM. It has an estimated lifetime of three years if the computer is turned off. To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 73: After Installing Options

    ............................After Installing Options After you install or remove drives, if necessary, be sure to run Setup program to update the configuration of your system. See Chapter 4 for detail information. If you installed a hard disk drive on which you want to install an operating system, install the operating system on the hard disk drive.

  • Page 74: Chapter 7 Using The Powerdvd

    Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Using the PowerDVD Using the PowerDVD NOTE The PowerDVD is available only on the DVD-ROM 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.

  • Page 75: Buttons Of The Powerdvd

    ............................Buttons of the PowerDVD This button is not supported Add bookmark button Zoom button Next subtitle button Step frame button Show/Hide button Play button Next audio stream button Pause button Next angle button Minimize button Karaoke button Power off Increase volume button button Status display panel...

  • Page 76: Chapter 8 Using The Restore Cds

    Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Using the Restore CDs Using the Restore CDs Use the Restore CDs for the following: To restore all software including Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me). To restore lost or destroyed drivers. Restoring Your Original Software The Restore CDs contain a copy of all software (e.g., Windows Me, drivers, and application programs) originally preinstalled on your hard disk.
  • Page 77 ............................Microsoft Windows Millennium Startup Menu 1 RESTORE WINDOWS MILLENNIUM 2 BOOT TO DOS PROMPT FROM CD-ROM Enter a choice : _ NOTE To stop this restore process now, remove the Restore CD from the CD/DVD-ROM drive and restart your computer. 5.

  • Page 78: Installing Drivers

    1. Insert the Restore CD #1 or #2 into the CD/DVD-ROM drive when Windows is started. 2. The “emachines: Drivers installation” program starts automatically. 3. Click a driver you want to install to your system. Also you can see all directories in the Restore CD by clicking the Browse this CD menu.
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  • Page 80: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Appendix A Appendix A Appendix A Appendix A Specifications Specifications Feature Specifications Processor • Intel Coppermine FC-PGA processor • 66/100 MHz bus speed • The processor depends on the model of computer you purchased. Memory Main Memory • Two 168-pin 3.3 V DIMM sockets •...
  • Page 81 ............................Feature Specifications Built-in Audio Integrated Audio Controller in Intel FW82801AA Controller • AC ’97 2.1 Compliant • AC ’97 Link for Audio CODEC • Independent Bus Master Logic for PCM In, PCM Out, and Mic Input • Separate Independent PCI Function for Audio CS4299 CrystalClear SoundFusion Audio Codec ’97 •...

  • Page 82: Solving Common Problems

    Appendix B Appendix B Appendix B Appendix B Appendix B Solving Common Problems 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.

  • Page 83: Cd/Dvd-Rom Drive

    ............................CD/DVD-ROM Drive Cause Solution The CD/DVD-ROM CD/DVD is not properly seated in the CD/DVD-ROM drive. drive cannot read Eject the CD/DVD, gently but firmly press down on the CD/DVD to seat it in the drive, CD/DVD then reload. Your CD/DVD-ROM drive is not recognized. Turn off the computer, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn on the computer.

  • Page 84: Audio

    ............................Audio Cause Solution How do I control To control the audio volume level, use the volume control box. the audio volume Click on the Speaker icon located on the right of your Windows taskbar. When the level? volume control box appears, drag the volume bar up or down to adjust the audio volume level.

  • Page 85: Display & Monitor

    ............................Display & Monitor Cause Solution The monitor doesn’t The brightness and contrast controls aren’t set properly work Adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor. The cable connecting the monitor to your computer isn’t connected properly. Make sure that the monitor connector is properly and securely connected to the video connector of your computer.
  • Page 86 ............................Microsoft Windows Millennium Startup Menu 1. Normal 2. Logged (\BOOTLOG.TXT) 3. Safe mode 4. Step-by-step confirmation Enter a choice : 3 4. The Help and Support window appears. Click the close button in the upper-right corner of the window to close the troubleshooter. 5.
  • Page 87 ............................8. Click Yes to continue. 9. Click Yes to restart your computer. NOTE In case your existing monitor supports higher resolutions or color depths than 640*480 and 16 Colors, change the resolution and color depth after restarting. 10. If the Windows Me screen doesn’t appear on the monitor after restarting, turn off the computer and follow these steps.

  • Page 88: Keyboard

    ............................Keyboard Cause Solution Keyboard doesn’t Keyboard isn’t firmly or securely connected to the keyboard connector. work 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.
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  • Page 90: Appendix C Approval Statements

    Appendix C Appendix C Appendix C Appendix C Appendix C Approval Statements Approval Statements FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 91: Battery Warning Instruction

    ............................For Canadian Users This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radio électriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Class B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radio électrique édicté...

  • Page 92: Laser Product

    ............................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.
  • Page 93 ............................Avertissement Pour réduire les risques d'incendie ou de choc électrique, n'exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité. 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.
  • Page 94 ............................PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 C.F.R. SUB-CHAPTER J, IN EFFECT AT THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 EN60825 VORSICHT - UNSICHTBARE CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG...

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