Insignia D300, D400 User Manual
Insignia User Manual
WELCOME
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Insignia
computer. We're confident you will enjoy the outstanding
power and reliability of your new computer, as well as
the opportunities it provides for education, work,
entertainment and more.
This guide is like a short course in setting up your computer
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 few minutes to read this guide will help
ensure that you have the information necessar y to operate your
computer safely and easily.
At Insignia, we are committed to constantly delivering the
best quality product and experience.
Thank you again for your purchase.
Insignia Products
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Please read all warnings and instructions BEFORE operating your computer. Read and
follow these important instructions to avoid the risk of fire, electric shock, or injur y.
2. Do not attempt to modify the supplied AC power cord.
3. The power push-button on/off switch on the front of the computer does not turn off
system AC power. To remove AC power from the system, you must unplug the AC power
cord from the wall outlet or surge protector.
4. Read and follow the instructions and warnings found in this manual or marked on your
computer. Save this manual for later reference.
5. Place your computer on a strong, stable sur face, such as a desk. If you place your computer on an unstable sur face, like a box or car t, it could fall of f and be seriously damaged.
6. Your computer needs good ventilation so it will run cool and fast. The openings on
the sides and back of your computer provide that ventilation. Don't block or cover these
openings. Don't use your computer in a bed or on furniture. Keep your computer away
from radiators and heat registers.
7. Don't use items such as screwdrivers or pens to poke through the ventilation openings
on the sides or back or your computer. You could come in contact with dangerous highvoltage parts that could cause an electrical shock or short, which may damage your
computer or start a fire. Avoid spilling liquid on your computer or keyboard.
8. Make sure you plug your computer's power cord into an AC power source, such as a
wall outlet or surge protector. Be sure that the red voltage switch just below the AC por t
on the back of your computer is set to 115V (US or Canada), or 230V in most other countries.
9. If you use an extension cord, make sure that the amperage rating is higher than the
total number of amps for your computer and all the equipment connected to it. Run
power or extension cords in safe places where people won't walk or trip on it. Don't put
anything, such as furniture, on top of the power cord.
10. You must connect your computer to an AC outlet designed for a 3-wire grounding plug
with three pins. This plug will only fit into a 3-wire grounding-type power outlet. Don't force
the plug into an outlet. If the outlet won't accept plugs with three pins, have it replaced
with a 3-wire grounding outlet by a qualified electrician.
11. Before opening or cleaning your computer, disconnect the AC power cord.
12. Don't use this computer near water, which could seriously damage it.
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Make adjustments to your computer by following the guidelines found in this manual.
Bring your computer to your nearest Best Buy location for all other adjustments.
If you open your computer for maintenance or enhancement, first make sure the computer's
AC power supply cord is disconnected from the main AC outlet. Replace the cover and
secure it with the thumbscrew before connecting your computer to an AC outlet.
Only use the AC power cord that came with your Insignia computer. If you lose or damage the AC power cord, replace it with a 125V, 10A cord if your computer uses 115 Volts AC
power.
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4..........What's What on your Insignia
Computer
6..........Getting Started
7..........Find a Place to Set Up Your
System
7..........Connect 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 to Use Your Insignia
Computer
10........Floppy Disk Drive (Insignia
D300 Only)
11........Media Card Reader (Insignia
D400 Only)
12........CD/DVD Drives
13........Adding Peripherals
13........Installing Parallel Printers
13........Connecting USB Peripherals
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14........About Expanding and
Updating Your Computer
14........Removing the Computer
Cover
15........Installing Additional Memory
15........Installing a PCI Expansion
Card
16........Adjusting Your Monitor
16........Adjusting Audio
16........About Viruses
17........How to Restore Your
Computer Using Windows XP
18........Restoring the Computer to an
Earlier Operating State
18........Using the Restore DVD-ROM
19........About Insignia Customer
Support
19........Frequently Asked Questions
23........Error Messages
24........Warnings !
25........Important Safety Instructions
26........FCC Declaration of
Conformity
27........Contact Information
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WHAT’S WHAT ON YOUR INSIGNIA COMPUTER
DVD-ROM (D400 only)
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive (D300 only)
Eject Button
Drive Activity Light
Headphone Volume Control
Headphone 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 Switch
Power On/Off Switch
Thumbscrew
Peripheral Connections Panel
(See Close-Up, Next Page)
Side Cover Latch
PCI Expansion Panels
(Slots Inside)
Modem Ports
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Keyboard Connector (Purple)
Mouse Connector (Green)
USB Ports (2) (Black)
Serial Port (Teal)
Parallel Port (Burgundy)
VGA Video Port (Dark Blue)
USB Ports (2) (Black)
LAN Connector (Black)
Microphone In (Pink)
Audio Line Out (Lime Green)
Audio Line In (Light Blue)
You'll notice the "engineered by vpr Matrix" logo on the front of your new computer.
With the success of the vpr Matrix line of premium computers launched in 2002, the
vpr Matrix team has created Insignia PCs.
Like vpr Matrix, Insignia PCs are built on the enduring principles of value, performance
and reliability. For more information, visit our Website at www.Insignia-Products.com.
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GETTING STARTED
Setting up your new Insignia computer is a simple process that should take just a few
minutes. Take time to read this guide to ensure that you complete all the steps for a
fast and successful setup. Please keep all documentation and software for your computer
in a safe and convenient place. This will make it easier for you to access useful
resources and provide the necessar y information in the event you require technical support.
Insignia Box Contents
• Set-up Guide
• Insignia Computer
• Keyboard and Mouse
• Speakers
• AC Power Cord
• Phone Cord
• User Manual
• Microsoft XP Manual
• Restore DVD
Begin by unpacking the Insignia box. Unfold the set-up guide in a convenient spot near
where you'll set up your computer. Unpack your 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: These cords and cables are not included with your computer, and are often not
included with peripherals and accessories. Be sure to get the right cords and cables for
each accessory or peripheral you add to your system.
We recommend that you use a surge protector to connect all AC Cables. A surge protector
is not included with your computer. Your local Best Buy store stocks peripheral cables
and cords, as well as surge protectors.
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FIND A PLACE TO SET UP YOUR NEW SYSTEM
It's important that you:
• Choose a good location to set up your computer so that both you and your new
computer are safe. Make sure your working position is comfor table and promotes
good posture while you're at your computer.
• Place you computer on a sturdy desk or table, one strong enough to suppor t the
weight of your computer system and all peripherals.
• Flat and hard sur faces are best; soft sur faces like fabric or carpet can encourage
static electricity, which can damage the electrical circuits in your computer.
• Make sure that air can freely flow around your computer and monitor. Restricted
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 shor ts or fires.
• Do not operate your computer with any side, front, or back cover(s) removed.
• Check the voltage selector on the back of the computer just below the AC power port.
The selector should be set to the correct local AC power supply. In the United States,
it must be set to “115V”.
CONNECT THE KEYBOARD AND MOUSE TO YOUR COMPUTER
The keyboard cable has a purple plug that
matches the purple keyboard port on the back
of your computer, and the mouse has a green
plug that matches the green mouse port.
Connect both of these cables, taking care to
align the raised section on each of the plugs
with the notches on the ports.
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CONNECT THE MONITOR
Unpack the Insignia CRT monitor, or another
monitor you plan to use with your Insignia
computer. Read and follow the monitor
manufacturer's instructions. If software came
with your monitor, please follow the procedures
outlined in the manufacturer's documentation
to install the appropriate drivers.
NOTE: Often monitor manufacturers will offer updated drivers for their monitors. It's a
good idea to visit the manufacturer's website to see if updated drivers are available for your
monitor.
Begin by placing your monitor on a sturdy sur face. You should be comfortably seated in
a chair to work with your computer. The top of your monitor should be at or slightly below
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.
CONNECT THE SPEAKERS
Plug the speaker connector into the Green
Speaker Port. For your Insignia powered
speakers, plug the speaker AC power cord
into a surge protector or wall outlet.
If your speakers have a volume control, adjust it
to a comfortable listening level.
OPTIONAL: CONNECT THE MODEM
If your new computer will connect to the Internet
using the phone cord, connect one end of the
cord to a working telephone jack and the other
end to the "Line" modem port on the back of the
computer. Use the "Phone" modem port to
connect a telephone to share same line and a
separate cord.
NOTE: The modem should be connected to a working phone jack before turning on your
computer for the first time.
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