User GuideTable of ContentsContents9Checking Out Your Computer11About this guide12Product Registration12Front13Back14Setting Up and Getting Started17Working safely and comfortably18Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain18Preparing power connections19Protecting from power source problems19Checking the voltage selection20To set the voltage selection switch:20Connecting to a broadband modem or network21To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network:21Connecting a dial-up modem21To connect the modem:21Using the World Wide Web22Connecting to a Web site23To connect to a Web site:23Downloading files24To download files or programs from a Web site:24Ethernet networking25Wired Ethernet networking25Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet25Using a router25Example router-based Ethernet network25Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network26Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer27Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware27Making sure your broadband connection works27Installing Ethernet cards and drivers27Connecting network cables28Setting up a network using a router28To set up a network using a router:29Establishing your Ethernet network connection30Naming the computers and the workgroup30Configuring the TCP/IP protocol30Using a DHCP server30Configuring your router30Testing your network30Adding a printer to your network31Sharing resources31Sharing drives and printers31Sharing drives or folders31To share drives or folders:31Un-sharing drives and folders32To un-share drives or folders:32Using the network33Creating a shortcut to a network drive33To map a network drive:33Opening files across the network33To open files across the network:33Copying files across the network34To copy files across the network:34Printing files across the network34To print files across the network:34Troubleshooting35First steps36Troubleshooting36Add-in cards37The computer does not recognize an add-in card37Audio37CD or DVD drives37DVD drives37Ethernet37You cannot see the other computers on your network37The computer does not recognize an add-in Ethernet card38Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect38Expansion cards39The computer does not recognize an expansion card39File management39A file was accidentally deleted39To restore deleted files:39Hard drive39You see an “Insufficient disk space” error message39You see a “Data error” message40The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a “General failure reading drive C” error message40You see a “Non-system disk” or “disk error” error message41Internet41You cannot connect to the Internet41You see an “Unable to locate host” message and are unable to browse the Internet42Connecting to a Web site takes too long42People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail42Keyboard43The keyboard does not work43A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a “keyboard stuck” or “key failure” error message43Liquid spilled in the keyboard43Memory43You see a “Memory error” message43You see a “Not enough memory” error message44Memory card reader44Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window44Modem (cable or DSL)44Modem (dial-up)44Your modem does not dial or does not connect44You cannot connect to the Internet46Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K46Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when you have a 56K modem46The modem is not recognized by your computer47The modem is noisy when it dials and connects47Monitor47The screen resolution is not correct47The computer is running but there is no picture47The color is not uniform48The text on the display is dim or difficult to read48Mouse48The mouse does not work48The mouse works erratically49Networks49You cannot connect to your company network49Optical disc drives49The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive49An audio CD does not produce sound50A DVD movie will not play50Passwords51Your computer does not accept your password51Power51Your computer will not turn on51Printer52The printer will not turn on52The printer is on but will not print52You see a “Printer queue is full” error message52You see a “Printer is out of paper” error message52Sound53You are not getting sound from the speakers53Recovering your system54To recover your system:54Creating recovery discs55To create recovery discs:55Recovering pre-installed software and drivers56To recover your pre-installed software and drivers:56Returning your system to its factory condition57Recovering from within Windows OS57To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers:57Recovering from the hard drive during startup58To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers:58Recovering from your recovery discs58To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers:58Telephone support59Before calling Customer Care59Self-help60Regulations and safety notices61Size: 5.34 MBPages: 72Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsContents9Checking Out Your Computer11About this guide12Product Registration12Front13Back14Setting Up and Getting Started17Working safely and comfortably18Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain18Preparing power connections19Protecting from power source problems19Checking the voltage selection20To set the voltage selection switch:20Connecting to a broadband modem or network21To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network:21Connecting a dial-up modem21To connect the modem:21Using the World Wide Web22Connecting to a Web site23To connect to a Web site:23Downloading files24To download files or programs from a Web site:24Ethernet networking25Wired Ethernet networking25Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet25Using a router25Example router-based Ethernet network25Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network26Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer27Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware27Making sure your broadband connection works27Installing Ethernet cards and drivers27Connecting network cables28Setting up a network using a router28To set up a network using a router:29Establishing your Ethernet network connection30Naming the computers and the workgroup30Configuring the TCP/IP protocol30Using a DHCP server30Configuring your router30Testing your network30Adding a printer to your network31Sharing resources31Sharing drives and printers31Sharing drives or folders31To share drives or folders:31Un-sharing drives and folders32To un-share drives or folders:32Using the network33Creating a shortcut to a network drive33To map a network drive:33Opening files across the network33To open files across the network:33Copying files across the network34To copy files across the network:34Printing files across the network34To print files across the network:34Troubleshooting35First steps36Troubleshooting36Add-in cards37The computer does not recognize an add-in card37Audio37CD or DVD drives37DVD drives37Ethernet37You cannot see the other computers on your network37The computer does not recognize an add-in Ethernet card38Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect38Expansion cards39The computer does not recognize an expansion card39File management39A file was accidentally deleted39To restore deleted files:39Hard drive39You see an “Insufficient disk space” error message39You see a “Data error” message40The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a “General failure reading drive C” error message40You see a “Non-system disk” or “disk error” error message41Internet41You cannot connect to the Internet41You see an “Unable to locate host” message and are unable to browse the Internet42Connecting to a Web site takes too long42People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail42Keyboard43The keyboard does not work43A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a “keyboard stuck” or “key failure” error message43Liquid spilled in the keyboard43Memory43You see a “Memory error” message43You see a “Not enough memory” error message44Memory card reader44Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window44Modem (cable or DSL)44Modem (dial-up)44Your modem does not dial or does not connect44You cannot connect to the Internet46Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K46Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when you have a 56K modem46The modem is not recognized by your computer47The modem is noisy when it dials and connects47Monitor47The screen resolution is not correct47The computer is running but there is no picture47The color is not uniform48The text on the display is dim or difficult to read48Mouse48The mouse does not work48The mouse works erratically49Networks49You cannot connect to your company network49Optical disc drives49The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive49An audio CD does not produce sound50A DVD movie will not play50Passwords51Your computer does not accept your password51Power51Your computer will not turn on51Printer52The printer will not turn on52The printer is on but will not print52You see a “Printer queue is full” error message52You see a “Printer is out of paper” error message52Sound53You are not getting sound from the speakers53Recovering your system54To recover your system:54Creating recovery discs55To create recovery discs:55Recovering pre-installed software and drivers56To recover your pre-installed software and drivers:56Returning your system to its factory condition57Recovering from within Windows OS57To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers:57Recovering from the hard drive during startup58To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers:58Recovering from your recovery discs58To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers:58Telephone support59Before calling Customer Care59Self-help60Regulations and safety notices61Size: 5.34 MBPages: 72Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsContents9Checking Out Your Computer11About this guide12Product Registration12Front13Back14Setting Up and Getting Started17Working safely and comfortably18Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain18Preparing power connections19Protecting from power source problems19Checking the voltage selection20To set the voltage selection switch:20Connecting to a broadband modem or network21To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network:21Connecting a dial-up modem21To connect the modem:21Using the World Wide Web22Connecting to a Web site23To connect to a Web site:23Downloading files24To download files or programs from a Web site:24Ethernet networking25Wired Ethernet networking25Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet25Using a router25Example router-based Ethernet network25Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network26Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer27Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware27Making sure your broadband connection works27Installing Ethernet cards and drivers27Connecting network cables28Setting up a network using a router28To set up a network using a router:29Establishing your Ethernet network connection30Naming the computers and the workgroup30Configuring the TCP/IP protocol30Using a DHCP server30Configuring your router30Testing your network30Adding a printer to your network31Sharing resources31Sharing drives and printers31Sharing drives or folders31To share drives or folders:31Un-sharing drives and folders32To un-share drives or folders:32Using the network33Creating a shortcut to a network drive33To map a network drive:33Opening files across the network33To open files across the network:33Copying files across the network34To copy files across the network:34Printing files across the network34To print files across the network:34Troubleshooting35First steps36Troubleshooting36Add-in cards37The computer does not recognize an add-in card37Audio37CD or DVD drives37DVD drives37Ethernet37You cannot see the other computers on your network37The computer does not recognize an add-in Ethernet card38Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect38Expansion cards39The computer does not recognize an expansion card39File management39A file was accidentally deleted39To restore deleted files:39Hard drive39You see an “Insufficient disk space” error message39You see a “Data error” message40The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a “General failure reading drive C” error message40You see a “Non-system disk” or “disk error” error message41Internet41You cannot connect to the Internet41You see an “Unable to locate host” message and are unable to browse the Internet42Connecting to a Web site takes too long42People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail42Keyboard43The keyboard does not work43A keyboard character keeps repeating or you see a “keyboard stuck” or “key failure” error message43Liquid spilled in the keyboard43Memory43You see a “Memory error” message43You see a “Not enough memory” error message44Memory card reader44Drive letters for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window44Modem (cable or DSL)44Modem (dial-up)44Your modem does not dial or does not connect44You cannot connect to the Internet46Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K46Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 14,400 bps when you have a 56K modem46The modem is not recognized by your computer47The modem is noisy when it dials and connects47Monitor47The screen resolution is not correct47The computer is running but there is no picture47The color is not uniform48The text on the display is dim or difficult to read48Mouse48The mouse does not work48The mouse works erratically49Networks49You cannot connect to your company network49Optical disc drives49The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive49An audio CD does not produce sound50A DVD movie will not play50Passwords51Your computer does not accept your password51Power51Your computer will not turn on51Printer52The printer will not turn on52The printer is on but will not print52You see a “Printer queue is full” error message52You see a “Printer is out of paper” error message52Sound53You are not getting sound from the speakers53Recovering your system54To recover your system:54Creating recovery discs55To create recovery discs:55Recovering pre-installed software and drivers56To recover your pre-installed software and drivers:56Returning your system to its factory condition57Recovering from within Windows OS57To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers:57Recovering from the hard drive during startup58To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers:58Recovering from your recovery discs58To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers:58Telephone support59Before calling Customer Care59Self-help60Regulations and safety notices61Size: 3.52 MBPages: 72Language: EnglishOpen manual
