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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 ........................1-6 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 Special Keys on the Keyboard ............... 3-4 Using a Mouse ......................3-5 Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth ..........3-6 Controlling the Audio Volume ..................
  • Page 10 ............................Chapter 5 Inside Your Computer Removing the Cover ....................5-1 Replacing the Cover ....................5-3 Internal Components ....................5-4 Mainboard Overview ....................5-5 Changing the Jumpers ..................... 5-6 Connecting a Power Supply Connector ..............5-7 Connecting the Front Panel Connector Cable ............5-8 Connecting the USB and MIDI/Game Port connector Cable ........
  • Page 11 ............................Appendix A Specifications Specifications ......................A-1 Appendix B Solving Common Problems Power ........................B-1 Hard Disk Drive ...................... B-1 CD/DVD-ROM Drive ..................... B-2 Audio ........................B-3 Floppy Disk Drive ....................B-3 Display & Monitor ....................B-4 Keyboard ......................... B-7 Mouse ........................

  • 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 Celeron processor in a PPGA package...
  • Page 13 ............................One built-in serial port and one built-in parallel port A built-in PS/2 style keyboard port A built-in PS/2 compatible mouse port Three audio jacks and one MIDI/Game port connector Plug-and-Play (PnP) BIOS feature ..............................................Introduction...

  • Page 14: System Overview

    ............................System Overview The following section describes names and functions of your system. Front NOTE Your CD/DVD-ROM drive may differ from the illustrations described in this user’s guide. 1 Floppy Disk Drive The floppy disk drive accepts 3.5-inch floppy diskettes. 2 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 15 ............................4 Disc Tray The disc tray accepts a CD/DVD-ROM disc. 5 CD/DVD-ROM Drive This drive is used to play DVD (DVD-ROM drive only), music CDs, photo CDs, video CDs, or to load software package onto the hard disk drive. 6 Hard Disk Drive Access Indicator ( The hard disk drive access indicator lights up when one of the hard-disk drives is reading data from or writing data to the drive.
  • Page 16 ............................10 Power Indicator This Power indicator in the center of the power switch lights up when the computer is on. 11 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. 12 MIDI/Game Port Connector You can connect any of a number of MIDI or game input devices to the MIDI/Game port.

  • Page 17: 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 18 ............................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 19 ............................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 Microphone Jack The microphone jack can be used to attach a personal computer microphone for integrating your own voice or musical input into a sound application.
  • Page 20 ............................15 Phone Jack You can connect the RJ11 phone jack cable from the telephone to this connector. 16 Wall Jack You can connect the RJ11 wall jack cable for using faxes, e-mail, and internet access............................................... Introduction...
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  • 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 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31 ............................Blank ..............................................2-10 Setting Up Your System...

  • 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. If you are to install Windows 98, follow the instructions in your Windows 98 manual (Windows 98 may come with already installed on your system).
  • 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 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 lowercores to uppercase;...

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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.

  • Page 38: About The Setup Program

    Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Using the BIOS Setup Program Using the BIOS Setup Program About the 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.

  • Page 39: Entering The Setup Program

    To enter the Setup program, turn the computer on and press <Del> when you see the the “emachines” logo. As soon as you see this logo, hit the DEL key. If you do not press DEL key quickly, the computer starts loading the operating system and you will not be able to run the Setup program.
  • Page 40 ............................The Setup program is composed of four windows that contain several icons. An information line at the bottom of the menu displays simple explanations for each option. You can use your keyboard or mouse to select the options. The mouse functions are click (change or select both global and current field) or double click (perform an operation in the selected field).

  • Page 41: Exiting The Setup Program

    ............................Exiting the Setup Program To exit the Setup program, press Alt and Spacebar keys simultaneously. If you press these keys, you can see the following window. To save the settings and exit, select Save changes and Exit. The system reboots with your new settings.

  • Page 42: Setup Menu

    ............................Setup Menu The Setup menu has 6 icons, each of which contains a submenu. Standard Setup Menu Standard Setup options are displayed by choosing the Standard icon from the BIOS Setup menu. All Standard Setup options are described below. Pri Master/Pri Slave/Sec Master/Sec Slave Choose these icons to configure the hard disk drive named in the option.
  • Page 43 ............................AUTO: If the hard disk drive to be configured is an IDE drive, select the appropriate drive icon (Pri Master, Pri Slave, Sec Master, or Sec Slave). Select the IDE Detect icon to automatically detect all drive parameters. BIOS automatically detects the IDE drive parameters (including ATAPI CD/DVD-ROM drives and ATAPI removable drives) and displays them.

  • Page 44: Advanced Setup Menu

    ............................Advanced Setup Menu Advanced Setup options are displayed by choosing the Advanced icon from the BIOS Setup main menu. All Advanced Setup options are described in this section. Quick Boot Set it to Enabled to instruct BIOS to boot quickly when the computer is powered on. The settings are: Disabled: BIOS test all system memory.
  • Page 45 ............................Password Check This option sets the type of password protection. The settings are Setup and Always. If you select Setup, every time you run the Setup program, the computer checks your password. Once you set password, you should enter your password whenever you run the Setup program. If you select Always, every time you run the Setup program or turn on or reset the computer, it checks your password.

  • Page 46: Chipset Setup Menu

    ............................C800 / CC00 / D000 / D400 / D800 / DC00, 16K Shadow These options allow you to shadow the contents of the adapter ROM listed on the screen to the system’s RAM. The settings are Disabled and Enabled. Chipset Setup Menu If you select the Chipset icon from the Setup main menu, the Chipset Setup menu is displayed.

  • Page 47: Power Control Setup Menu

    ............................Power Control Setup Menu If you select the Power Ctrl icon from the Setup main menu, the Power Control Setup menu is displayed. ACPI Aware O/S Set this option to Yes if the operating system you are running under complies with the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) specification.
  • Page 48 ............................AC Power default status This option specifies how the computer responds to a power failure or when you connect the AC power cable to your computer. If you set it to Off, the computer keeps power off until power button pressed.

  • Page 49: Pci/Pnp Setup Menu

    ............................Primary master IDE, Primary slave IDE, Secondary master IDE, and Secondary slave IDE This option specifies if the computer is to monitor the activity of each of the primary master, primary slave, secondary master, and secondary slave IDE drives for power conservation purpose. When this option is set to Monitor and there is no activity of each of the primary master, primary slave, secondary master, and secondary slave IDE drives for the length of time specified in the Suspend Time Out option, the computer enters a power saving state.
  • Page 50 ............................PCI VGA Palette Snoop The option controls the ability of a primary PCI graphics controller to share a common palette with an ISA add-in video card. The settings are Disabled and Enabled. Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Set this option to Yes to allocate an IRQ to a VGA adapter card that uses the PCI local bus. The settings are Auto and No.

  • Page 51: Peripheral Setup Menu

    ............................Peripheral Setup Menu The Peripheral Setup menu is displayed if you select the Peripheral icon from the Setup main menu. OnBoard SOUND Set this option to Enabled to enable the onboard audio subsystem in your system. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 52: Utility Menu

    ............................Parallel Port IRQ It is only available when the On Board Parallel Port option is not set to Auto. The settings are 5 and 7. Parallel Port DMA Channel It is only available if the setting for the Parallel Port Mode option is ECP. The settings are 0, 1, and 3.

  • Page 53: Security Menu

    ............................Security Menu There are three icons in the Security menu. Supervisor / User These two options make it possible to restrict access to the Setup program and to restrict who can boot the computer by enabling you to set passwords for two different access modes: Supervisor mode and User mode.
  • Page 54 ............................Setting a Password Follow these steps to set your password: 1. When you see “Enter New Password” in the Supervisor or User window, type the letter you want to use using the keyboard or click it using the mouse. You can type up to six characters using the keys listed in the window.
  • Page 55 ............................Deleting or Changing a Password If you want to delete the current password, follow these steps: 1. Select the Supervisor or User icon from the Security menu. 2. When you see “Enter Current Password”, type the current password and press Enter. If you select the User icon, the message does not appear.

  • Page 56: Anti-Virus

    ............................Anti-Virus This option allows the user to protect the hard disk driver or diskette’s boot sector from unnecessary writing. The available settings are Enabled and Disabled. Setting this option to Disabled makes writing on the boot sector possible. If you select Enabled for this option, when you use the FORMAT, DISKCOPY, or SYS command or any program that tries to write on the boot sector, you will see the following warning message.
  • Page 57 ............................Blank ..............................................4-20 Using the BIOS Setup Program...

  • Page 58: 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 59 ............................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 60: 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 61: Internal Components

    ............................Internal Components The following illustration shows the components inside your computer. CD/DVD-ROM drive Power supply 3½ inch floppy disk drive HDD bracket Hard disk drive Slot cover Mainboard Modem card 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 62: Mainboard Overview

    ............................Mainboard Overview The illustration below shows the locations of the mainboard components in your computer. PGA 370 socket Intel 82443LX PCI/AGP controller ATI 3D RAGE PRO TURBO graphic controller USB & MIDI/Game port connector DIMM sockets Video audio connector Power supply connector CPU fan connector ITE IT8673F super...

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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, and floppy disk drive, etc.) connectors. The cable connector of power supply is connected to the power connector on the mainboard.

  • Page 65: 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 Power button Hard disk access indicator indicator (HDD LED) (DC S/W) (PWR LED) connector connector connector ..............................................

  • Page 66: Connecting The Usb And Midi/Game Port Connector Cable

    ............................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 ..............................................Inside Your Computer...
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  • Page 68: 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 69 ............................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 70: 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 Your computer may have come with one memory module inserted into the mainboard.

  • Page 71: 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. Install the DIMM in the socket marked with DIMM2, if the DIMM is installed in the DIMM1 socket.

  • Page 72: 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 and heat sinks may overheat and cause damage to both the processor and mainboard.
  • Page 73 ............................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 notched corner on the processor (pin 1) can be aligned with the blank corner on the socket.

  • Page 74: 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 75 ............................5. Set the jumper of the new hard disk drive. When you install only hard disk drive, you should set the jumper to master drive. 6. Using the screws, secure the hard disk drive to the HDD bracket. 7. Slide the drive until the four slots in the HDD bracket are inserted into the four tabs of the chassis and then secure the HDD brakcet with the retaining screw, as shown below.

  • Page 76: Installing The 5.25-Inch Device In The Peripheral Bay

    ............................Installing the 5.25-inch Device in the Peripheral Your system has two 5.25-inch horizontal peripheral bays. If only one device (e.g., CD/DVD- ROM 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.
  • Page 77 ............................4. Remove the front panel from the chassis by pressing the four tabs. 5. Remove the faceplate cover from the front panel. Pull out the faceplate, pressing outward each tab on both ends of the front panel using your finger...............................................
  • Page 78 ............................6. 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 7. Make sure jumpers of optional drive you want to install are set correctly. NOTES Like a hard disk drive, most optional devices have jumpers that must be set for the drive to work properly with your computer.
  • Page 79 ............................8. Slide the device into the bay and secure it to the computer case with screws. 9. Connect the power and interface cables to the device installed. Secondary EIDE connector 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 place.

  • Page 80: 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 81: 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, drivers, and application programs on the hard disk drive using the Restore CD after running FDISK.

  • Page 82: 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 83: 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 scream button Pause button Next angle button Minimize button Karaoke button Power off Increase volume button button Status display panel...

  • Page 84: Chapter 8 Using The Restore Cd

    Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Using the Restore CD Using the Restore CD Use the Restore CD for the following: To restore all software including Windows 98. To restore lost or destroyed drivers or application programs. Restoring Your Original Software The Restore CD contains a copy of all software (e.g., Windows 98, drivers, and application programs) originally preinstalled on your hard disk.
  • Page 85 ............................Follow these steps to restore your original preinstalled software: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Insert the Restore CD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive before your computer boots up. 3. Restoration procedures will be started. 4. When the Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu appears, type the number 1 or 2 and press Enter.

  • Page 86: Installing Drivers Or Application Programs

    ............................8. Press Enter to restart your computer. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the CD/DVD-ROM drive while your computer is booting, the computer will be booted with the Restore CD. In this case, the “Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu” menu will appear.
  • Page 87 ............................Blank ..............................................Using the Restore CD...

  • Page 88: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Appendix A Appendix A Appendix A Appendix A Specifications Specifications Feature Specifications Processor • Intel Celeron processor in a PPGA package • 66 MHz bus speed • The processor depends on the model of computer you purchased. Memory Main Memory •...
  • Page 89 ............................Feature Specifications Built-in Crystal CS4280/CS4281 CrystalClear PCI Audio Interface Audio Controller • Full DOS Games Compatibility via PC/PCI, DDMA, and CrystalClear Legacy • Support • PCI Version 2.1 Bus Master • PC ’97 and PC ’98 Compliance (and compliance with preliminary PC ’99) •...

  • Page 90: 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 91: 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 92: 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 93: 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 94 ............................Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu 1. Normal 2. Logged (\BOOTLOG.TXT) 3. Safe mode 4. Step-by-step confirmation 5. Command prompt only 6. Safe mode command prompt only Enter a choice : 3 4. Click OK in the Desktop window. 5. In the Windows 98 desktop, click the Start button, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click the Display icon.
  • Page 95 ............................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 98 screen doesn’t appear on the monitor after restarting, turn off the computer and follow these steps.

  • Page 96: 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 98: 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 99: 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 100: 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 101 ............................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 102 ............................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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