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Summary of Contents for D300a

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Page 2: ...r and connecting peripherals such as monitors printers cameras and home networks It also provides some quick solutions for common questions regarding the set up and operation of your computer Taking a...

Page 3: ...through the ventilation openings on the sides or back or your computer You could come in contact with dangerous high voltage parts that could cause an electrical shock or short which may damage your...

Page 4: ...ct the Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Monitor 8 Connect the Speakers 8 Connect the Modem 9 Connect to a Network 9 Setting Up Windows XP 9 Starting Your Computer 10 Turning Off Your Computer 10 How t...

Page 5: ...adphone Jack CD RW Drive D400 only Media Card Reader D400 only Floppy Disk Drive D300 only Power Hard Drive Activity Lights Power Button USB Ports 2 AC Power Cord Connector AC 115V or 230V Selector Sw...

Page 6: ...x Insignia PCs are built on the enduring principles of value performance and reliability For more information visit our Website at www Insignia Products com Insignia User Manual 5 Keyboard Connector P...

Page 7: ...separate monitor accessories peripherals AC power cords and cables For example if you plan to connect a printer you ll need either a parallel port printer cable or USB cable and an AC power cord NOTE...

Page 8: ...estricted airflow can cause overheating Keep your computer away from direct sunlight extreme heat or cold and moisture Always use a grounded 3 hole outlet to prevent electrical shorts or fires Do not...

Page 9: ...w eye level to reduce eyestrain and fatigue Plug the monitor AC power cord into a wall outlet or surge protector Then plug the monitor cable into the VGA video port on the back of your computer CONNEC...

Page 10: ...computer already has the Windows XP operating system installed When you turn on your computer for the first time Windows XP will guide you through the set up process NOTE If your Best Buy Geek Squad...

Page 11: ...signed for powerful computer applications Many involve using CDs and DVDs digital memory cards and floppy disks Follow these instructions to get the most out of your computer FLOPPY DISK DRIVE INSIGNI...

Page 12: ...y pull out the card CAUTION The reader operates similarly to external USB devices connected to your PC However because it is an internal device to remove inserted media cards never use the Windows Saf...

Page 13: ...urations Make sure to use the appropriate drive for the type of media you wish to use i e DVDs are played in the DVD ROM drive Model D400 You may notice a headphone jack on the face of a drive This is...

Page 14: ...use a parallel connection The cable is usually not included with the printer The parallel cable has two different connectors Plug the larger of the two connectors into the port on the printer and secu...

Page 15: ...ion of your expansion hardware and or updates REMOVING THE COMPUTER COVER Begin by turning off your computer and all peripheral devices Disconnect all network cables by first unplugging the cable from...

Page 16: ...PCI EXPANSION CARD Follow instructions on page 14 for removing the computer cover Remove the screw that holds the filler bracket in place for the card slot you want to use and save the screw Align the...

Page 17: ...n and data from your Hard Disk Drive The best defense against viruses is to use a firewall and anti virus software and also by updating Windows XP through Microsoft s website Back up all of your impor...

Page 18: ...Back Driver If that is unsuccessful then use System Restore Click Start and then Programs Accessories System Tools and finally System Restore Make sure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is s...

Page 19: ...ect Recovery with Formatting click Advanced Options on the System Recovery screen Select the System Recover Quick Format option and then press Next Follow the confirmation prompts to continue with the...

Page 20: ...y wall outlet or a sudden power failure could also have caused a power failure If you ve experienced a power failure unplug your AC power cord wait 10 seconds reconnect the power cord and press the po...

Page 21: ...rk the drive may be defective If you are uncomfortable with inserting the disk into the drive or if this didn t fix the issue see your Best Buy Geek Squad agent for replacement Q My Combo Drive D300 o...

Page 22: ...doesn t my e mail and Internet work A Check with your Internet service provider ISP via its telephone support service Q What should I do if my computer freezes up and stops working A If your computer...

Page 23: ...hoose a hardware recovery software package and run the applica tion Q My media card read is disabled What should I do A The reader operates similarly to external USB devices connected to your PC Howev...

Page 24: ...art using that disk Remove the disks and press any key Not enough memory or resources Close some programs and try again You probably have too many programs running at the same time Close all windows a...

Page 25: ...e cover to access the inside of the computer turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system Turn off the system using the power button on the front of the computer Unplug all AC power cords D...

Page 26: ...ight Away from sources of vibration or physical shock Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices In regions that are susceptible to electrical storms we recommend you p...

Page 27: ...al installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communica...

Page 28: ...sues please contact the manufacturer or software publisher directly for customer support Visit the manufacturer s or publisher s Website for support hardware drivers and updates You can reach us by ca...

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