Nec POWERMATE PRO2180, POWERMATE PRO2200 user Manual
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Contents
Using This Guide
Text Conventions...................................................... xii
Related Documents ................................................... xiii
1 Introducing Your Computer
Front Features .......................................................... 1-2
System Controls and Lamps................................. 1-3
IR Window.......................................................... 1-4
Diskette Drive A.................................................. 1-5
CD-ROM Reader................................................. 1-6
Back Features........................................................... 1-8
External Connectors............................................. 1-9
Power Supply Features ........................................ 1-11
Matrox Video Board............................................ 1-12
SCSI Adapter Board............................................ 1-13
Speakers.............................................................. 1-14
Microphone ......................................................... 1-15
2 Using Your Computer
System Operation ..................................................... 2-1
Starting up........................................................... 2-1
Shutting Down..................................................... 2-2
Setting Date and Time.......................................... 2-3
Using System Features......................................... 2-4
Using a Mouse................................................ 2-4
Using Diskettes............................................... 2-6
Diskette Removal............................................ 2-6
Handling Compact Discs................................. 2-8
Loading a CD................................................. 2-9
Removing a CD .............................................. 2-10
Using Your Systems Audio Functions ............. 2-10
Suspend Power ............................................... 2-10
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Protection Features .............................................. 2-11
Setting a Password.......................................... 2-11
Using a Password ........................................... 2-12
Productivity.............................................................. 2-14
Saving Your Work............................................... 2-14
Backing Up Your Work ....................................... 2-14
Printing a Document ............................................ 2-15
Changing Video Drivers............................................ 2-16
System Care ............................................................. 2-16
Protecting Your System from Damage.................. 2-17
Keeping Your System in Good Condition ............. 2-18
Cleaning Your Mouse .......................................... 2-19
Moving or Shipping Your System ........................ 2-21
Battery Replacement............................................ 2-22
3 Understanding System Features
System Chassis......................................................... 3-2
System Board Components ....................................... 3-3
Processor............................................................. 3-3
System Memory................................................... 3-4
Interrupt Controller.............................................. 3-4
PCI Local Bus..................................................... 3-6
Flash ROM.......................................................... 3-6
Graphics Features................................................ 3-7
Motion Video Controller ................................. 3-7
Graphics Accelerator ...................................... 3-7
Video Support ................................................ 3-8
Feature Connector........................................... 3-9
High-Speed Communication Ports........................ 3-9
Dual IDE Ports.................................................... 3-9
USB Port............................................................. 3-10
SCSI Port............................................................ 3-10
ZIF Socket........................................................... 3-10
Sound System...................................................... 3-10
Plug and Play Support ......................................... 3-11
Power Saving Feature .......................................... 3-11
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4 NEC Drivers and Utilities
The Setup Utility ...................................................... 4-1
When to Use Setup .............................................. 4-2
How to Start Setup .............................................. 4-3
How to Use Setup................................................ 4-4
Main Menu............................................................... 4-5
System Date/Time ............................................... 4-6
Diskette Drive...................................................... 4-6
IDE Devices ........................................................ 4-6
IDE Device Configuration Submenu................ 4-7
IDE Device Configuration............................... 4-7
IDE Translation Mode .................................... 4-8
Language............................................................. 4-10
Boot Options ....................................................... 4-10
Boot Options Submenu ................................... 4-10
Boot Sequence ........................................... 4-10
System Cache ............................................ 4-11
Boot Speed ................................................ 4-11
Num Lock ................................................. 4-11
Speaker ..................................................... 4-11
Setup Prompt............................................. 4-12
Hard Disk Pre-Delay.................................. 4-12
Typematic Rate Programming.................... 4-12
Video Mode......................................................... 4-13
Mouse ................................................................. 4-14
Base Memory ...................................................... 4-14
Extended Memory................................................ 4-14
BIOS Version ...................................................... 4-14
Advanced Menu........................................................ 4-14
Processor Type .................................................... 4-15
Processor Speed................................................... 4-15
Cache Size........................................................... 4-15
Peripheral Configuration...................................... 4-15
Peripheral Submenu........................................ 4-15
Peripheral Configuration Mode .................. 4-16
IDE Interface (Primary and Secondary)...... 4-16
Floppy Interface......................................... 4-16
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USB Interface............................................ 4-16
Serial Port (1 and 2) Address ..................... 4-16
Serial Port 2 IR Mode................................ 4-17
Parallel Port Address ................................. 4-17
Parallel Port Mode..................................... 4-17
Advanced Chipset Configuration.......................... 4-18
Advanced Chipset Configuration Submenu...... 4-18
Base Memory Size..................................... 4-18
ISa LFB Size............................................. 4-19
ISa LFB Base Address............................... 4-19
Video Palette Snoop................................... 4-19
Latency Timer (PCI Clock)........................ 4-20
Memory Error Detection ............................ 4-20
Onboard Audio.......................................... 4-21
Banks 0 and 1 SIMM Detected .................. 4-21
Power Management Configuration ....................... 4-21
Power Management Submenu ......................... 4-21
IDE Drive Power Down............................. 4-22
VESA Video Power Down ......................... 4-22
Inactivity Timer (Minutes) ......................... 4-22
Hot Key..................................................... 4-23
Auto Start on AC Loss............................... 4-24
Power-on COM1 Ring............................... 4-24
Plug and Play Configuration ................................ 4-24
Plug and Play Submenu .................................. 4-24
Boot with PnP OS...................................... 4-25
ISA Shared Memory Size........................... 4-25
ISA Shared Memory Base Address............. 4-26
Event Logging Configuration ............................... 4-27
Security Menu .......................................................... 4-27
Set User Password and Set
Administrative Password................................... 4-29
Unattended Start.................................................. 4-29
Security Hot Key (CTRL-ALT-).......................... 4-30
Exit Menu ................................................................ 4-30
Exit Saving Changes............................................ 4-30
Exit Discarding Changes...................................... 4-31
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Load Setup Defaults ............................................ 4-31
Discard Changes.................................................. 4-31
Flash Utility.............................................................. 4-32
SCSISelect Utility..................................................... 4-33
LANDesk Client Manager......................................... 4-33
PC Health Indicator ............................................. 4-34
Managing Workstations .................................. 4-34
PC Health Meter............................................. 4-34
PC Health Description .................................... 4-35
Inventory............................................................. 4-36
Using DMI .......................................................... 4-37
Heceta Capabilities .............................................. 4-37
Video Drivers ........................................................... 4-38
5 Installing Options
Option Installation Procedures .................................. 5-2
Safety Precautions ............................................... 5-2
Cover Removal/Replacement Procedure .................... 5-4
Removing the System Unit Cover......................... 5-4
Replacing the System Unit Cover......................... 5-7
Expansion Boards..................................................... 5-8
Locating Expansion Slots..................................... 5-8
Installing an Expansion Board.............................. 5-10
Removing an Expansion Board ............................ 5-12
SIMM Upgrade ........................................................ 5-13
Checking System Memory.................................... 5-14
Removing a SIMM .............................................. 5-17
Installing a SIMM ............................................... 5-18
Video Upgrade.......................................................... 5-19
Processor Upgrade.................................................... 5-21
Removing the Processor....................................... 5-21
Installing the Processor ........................................ 5-22
Data Storage Devices................................................ 5-23
Locating Device Slots .......................................... 5-24
Preparing the Device............................................ 5-26
Device Cables...................................................... 5-27
Diskette Drive Signal Cable ............................ 5-28
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IDE Signal Cables .......................................... 5-29
SCSI Cable..................................................... 5-30
System Power Cables...................................... 5-30
Cabling Storage Devices ...................................... 5-31
Cabling an IDE or SCSI Device...................... 5-32
Cabling a Diskette Drive................................. 5-33
Installing Storage Devices.................................... 5-33
3 1/2-Inch Drive Installation ........................... 5-34
Removing the Side Panel................................. 5-36
Removing the Front Panel ............................... 5-37
Installing the 5 1/4-Inch Device....................... 5-39
Replacing the Front and Side Panels................ 5-41
Adding External Options........................................... 5-43
Connecting a Parallel Printer................................ 5-43
Connecting an RS-232C Device ........................... 5-44
Connecting a SCSI Device ................................... 5-45
6 Setting System Board Jumpers
Changing Processor Jumper Settings ......................... 6-2
BIOS Recovery......................................................... 6-5
Clearing CMOS........................................................ 6-7
Denying Access to CMOS Setup............................... 6-9
Clearing Your Password ........................................... 6-11
7 24-Hour Information Services
NEC’s Fastfacts Service ........................................... 7-2
NEC Bulletin Board Service...................................... 7-4
America Online Service............................................. 7-6
CompuServe Online Service...................................... 7-7
E-Mail/Fax Technical Support Service...................... 7-8
Internet..................................................................... 7-9
NEC Technical Support Services .............................. 7-10
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8 if You Have a Problem
Problem Checklist..................................................... 8-2
Solutions to Common Problems................................. 8-3
System Problems ................................................. 8-3
Diskette Drive Problems ...................................... 8-5
Monitor Problems................................................ 8-6
Keyboard/Mouse Problems .................................. 8-7
CD-ROM Problems ............................................. 8-7
Speaker Problems ................................................ 8-8
Microphone Problems .......................................... 8-8
Getting Help ............................................................. 8-9
Getting Help from Your Company........................ 8-9
Getting Help from Your NEC Dealer ................... 8-10
Getting Help from NEC's Technical
Support Center ................................................. 8-10
NEC Warranty/Non-Warranty Repair Service...... 8-11
A Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment
Making Your Computer Work for You...................... A-1
Arrange Your Equipment .......................................... A-3
Adjust Your Chair .................................................... A-4
Adjust Your Input Devices........................................ A-6
Adjust Your Monitor ................................................ A-8
Vary Your Workday ................................................. A-10
Pre-Existing Conditions and Psychosocial Factors..... A-11
Checking Your Comfort: How Do You
Measure Up?......................................................... A-12
Checking Your Chair ........................................... A-12
Checking Your Keyboard..................................... A-12
Checking Your Mouse ......................................... A-12
Checking Your Monitor ....................................... A-12
Checking You...................................................... A-13
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B System Specifications
Index
List of Tables
Interrupt Level Assignments...................................... 3-5
Navigation Keys ....................................................... 4-4
Hot Key Parameters.................................................. 4-23
Security Passwords................................................... 4-27
Recommended Memory Upgrade Path....................... 5-16
x Contents
Using This Guide
The PowerMate Pro2200/2180 Series User's Guide
provides a quick reference to information about your
computer.
The guide contains the following information:
Chapter 1, Introducing Your Computer, provides a look
at system components. See this chapter to familiarize
yourself with your system.
Chapter 2, Using Your Computer, explains how to start
up and shut down your system, use your system
components, and care for your system.
Chapter 3, Understanding System Features, provides a
quick overview of the various features of your system.
Chapter 4, NEC Drivers and Utilities, describes the
various software drivers shipped with your system. In
addition, the Setup Utility and other utilities are
explained in detail.
Chapter 5, Installing Options, provides installation
instructions and in some cases, removal procedures for
the options.
Chapter 6, Setting System Board Jumpers, provides
information on changing jumper settings when
reconfiguring your system.
Chapter 7, 24-Hour Information Services, lists the
services available to you for information and help and
describes how to access the services.
Using This Guide xi
Chapter 8, If You Have a Problem, contains
troubleshooting tips for solving simple problems and
provides information on where you can find help when
you cannot solve a problem yourself.
Appendix A, Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment,
contains guidelines to help you use your computer
productively and safely. This appendix also instructs
you on how to set up and use your computer to reduce
your risk of developing nerve, muscle, or tendon
disorders.
Appendix B, Specifications, provides a technical
description of your computer and its components.
!
Prolonged or improper use of a computer
workstation may pose a risk of serious injury. To
reduce your risk of injury, set up and use your
computer in the manner described in Appendix A,
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment.
WARNING
TEXT CONVENTIONS
This guide uses the following text conventions.
Warnings, cautions, and notes have the following
meanings:
W arnings alert you t o situations that coul d result in
serious personal injury or loss of life.
xii Using This Guide
!
WARNING
Cautions indicate situations that can damage the
hardware or software.
NOTE
Notes give important information about the
material being described.
Names of keyboard keys are printed as they appear on
the keyboard, for example,
Text or keystrokes that you enter appear in boldface
type. For example, type
File names are printed in uppercase letters.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
In addition to this guide, the following printed
documentation ships with your PowerMate
Series system.
!
CAUTION
Ctrl, Alt
return
, or
and press
Enter
Enter
®
Pro2200
.
.
NEC PowerMate Pro2200/2180 Series Quick Setup
Quick Setup contains information for quickly getting
your system up and running. Read this information to set
up the system for the first time.
How Does Your Workplace Measure Up?
This brochure provides information for setting up and
using your computer productively and safely.
Information includes guidelines to reduce the risk of
injury associated with using a computer.
Using This Guide xiii
PowerMate Pro2200/2180 Release Notes
Release Notes provides you with additional information
about your computer that was not available at the time
your user’s guide was printed.
In addition to the documentation that ships with the system,
the following documentation is available from NEC:
PowerMate Pro2200/2180 Series Service and
Reference Manual
(part number 819-181519-000) which provides
information for maintaining, troubleshooting, and
repairing the PowerMate Pro2200/2180 Series systems.
This guide also includes hardware and interface
information for programmers, engineers, and others who
need to know how the systems are designed.
To purchase the service and reference manual, call NEC
at 1-800-233-6321, select spare part sales at the prompt,
and provide the document name and part number.
NEC FastFacts
NEC FastFacts is an automated service that sends the
latest information about NEC and its products directly
to a fax machine. The service is available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week.
xiv Using This Guide
With FastFacts, you can obtain product literature and
technical information bulletins. By using FastFacts, you
can be kept up-to-date on the latest technical information
for your system.
See “NEC’s FastFacts Service” in Chapter 7 for
information about using FastFacts.
Introducing Your
1
Computer
!
Prolonged or improper use of a computer
workstation may pose a risk or serious injury. To
reduce your risk of injury, set up and use your
computer in the manner described in Appendix A,
Setting Up a Healthy Work Environment.
After setting up your PowerMate Pro2200/2180 computer,
familiarize yourself with your system. The following
sections provide a brief look at the front and back features
of your system.
WARNING
Introducing Your Computer 1-1
FRONT FEATURES
The following figures show the features on the front of the
system. A brief description of the features follows the
figures.
The following figure shows the lamps and controls called
out in the previous figure.
1-2 Introducing Your Computer
Front features
System Controls and Lamps
System controls let you select specific system operations.
Lamps let you know the status of system operation. Your
computer has the following controls and lamps:
System controls and lamps
Power button
Press this button to turn on system power. Press it again
to turn off the power.
Suspend button
If supported by the operating system, lets you initiate a
power-saving mode of operating your computer. Press
this button to suspend system operation when you plan
to be away from your computer for a short time. Press
any key or move your mouse to resume system operation
to where you stopped it.
A blinking system unit power lamp lets you know that
the system is in a power-saving mode.
Introducing Your Computer 1-3
Reset button
The reset button lets you manually restart your system
when it does not respond to keyboard commands.
!
Resetti ng your system can resul t i n t he loss of dat a.
Press the reset button only when all other methods
of restarting your computer fails.
Power lamp
The power lamp indicates whether system power is on or
off.
A steady green lamp indicates that the power is on to all
system components.
Disk lamp
Indicates if your hard disk is doing anything. A green
lamp tells you that the hard disk is reading or writing
data.
CAUTION
Do not turn off the system, unless absolutely
necessary, while the di sk l amp is lit . To do so can
damage your hard disk or data.
IR Window
The IR (infrared) window is the system’s IR port. The
IR port supports two-way wireless communications. The
interface uses infrared as the transmission medium
instead of a traditional cable.
1-4 Introducing Your Computer
!
CAUTION
Diskette Drive A
Diskette drive A loads and starts programs from a diskette.
Diskette drive A is your primary “bootable” drive.
The IR port lets you transfer files to or from portable
devices such as laptops and personal digital assistance
(PDA) products using application software supporting
IrDA data transfer. You can order the Puma TranXit™
software (when it becomes available) for wireless data
transfer from a coupon included with your system.
With IrDA software, you can transfer data at speeds of
up to 115 kilobytes per second and at distances up to
3 feet from the IR window.
Diskette drive A features
Introducing Your Computer 1-5
Your diskette drive has the following features:
To prev ent damage to y our di skette dr iv e and data,
do not turn off the system or remove a diskette
while the diskette drive busy lamp is lit.
CD-ROM Reader
An eight-speed CD-ROM reader is a standard feature in
multimedia models. The CD-ROM reader is assigned as
drive E.
Diskette drive busy lamp
Lights when your diskette drive is reading to or writing
from a diskette.
!
Diskette drive eject button
Press this button to remove a diskette from the diskette
drive.
CAUTION
Use the CD-ROM reader to load and start programs from a
compact disc (CD). You can also use the CD-ROM reader
to play your audio CDs. The CD-ROM reader is fully
compatible with Kodak Multisession Photo CDs and
standard audio CDs.
The CD-ROM reader operates at different speeds depending
on whether the CD you are using contains data or music.
This allows you to get your data faster and to see smoother
animation and video.
1-6 Introducing Your Computer
NOTE
The CD-ROM reader in your system might
look different from the one shown here.
CD-ROM reader features
The CD-ROM reader has the following features:
Headphone jack
Allows the connection of an optional set of headphones
with a stereo mini-jack plug.
Volume control knob
Lets you adjust the volume of an optional set of
headphones.
Open/close button
Opens or closes the reader’s loading tray. Press this
button when the computer power is on to insert or
remove a CD into or out of the reader.
Emergency eject hole
Allows the manual ejection of a CD if the eject function
is disabled by software or if a power failure occurs.
Introducing Your Computer 1-7
CD busy lamp
Lights when the reader is retrieving data, music, or
graphics/audio from a CD. Do not eject the CD or turn
off the system unit when the lamp is on.
CD tray
Provides a surface for loading a CD into the reader.
Press the open/close button to open or close the CD tray.
BACK FEATURES
On the back of your computer, you’ll find external
connectors, power supply features, and expansion board
slots. The following figures show these features.
1-8 Introducing Your Computer
Rear features
The following figure identifies the audio connectors
(multimedia systems only) called out in the previous figure.
Audio connectors
External Connectors
External connectors let you attach peripheral devices, such
as a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer to your system.
Your system has the following external connectors:
VGA monitor connector
Attach the signal cable from your monitor to this
connector. Supports an NEC MultiSync
other video graphics array (VGA)-compatible monitor
with a 15-pin connector.
®
monitor or
Introducing Your Computer 1-9
Audio connectors
These connectors come integrated on multimedia models.
The connectors include microphone in, line in, and line
out jacks.
The microphone in jack lets you connect a
microphone for recording audio information in your
data system files, allows hands-free speakerphone
functions.
The line in jack lets you connect a stereo audio
device such as a stereo amplifier or a cassette or
minidisc player for playback or recording.
The line out jack allows you to connect an amplified
output device such as powered speakers, stereo tape
recorder, or an external amplifier for audio output.
Use this jack to connect the stereo speakers that
come with your system.
Printer Port
Use this port to connect a parallel printer with a 25-pin
connector to the system.
Serial ports
Attach a serial device with a 9-pin connector to each
serial port. Serial devices include a pointing device,
serial printer, or modem.
SCSI port
Wide SCSI allows connection of up to 15 SCSI devices.
Keyboard port
Attach the keyboard that comes with your computer to
this connector.
The keyboard port supports a personal system (PS)/2®compatible, 104-key keyboard with a 6-pin mini DIN
connector.
1-10 Introducing Your Computer
Mouse port
Attach the mouse that comes with your computer to this
port. The mouse port supports a PS/2-compatible
mouse.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
Connects USB devices soon to be released. With USB
ports, you can connect mice, joysticks, keyboards, and
telecommunication devices. The speed varies between 12
megabits per second (Mbps) for printers and 1.5 Mbps
for mice and keyboards. You can daisy chain up to 127
devices using USB ports.
Power Supply Features
The system power supply has the following features.
Power supply fan
Keep this area clear for proper ventilation. The power
supply fan cools system components and prevents them
from overheating.
Voltage selector switch
Sets the voltage for your system to 115 volts or
230 volts.
!
Set the switch correctl y f or the v olt age in your ar ea.
Most wall outlets in the United States and Canada
are 115 vol t s. Out let s in Eur ope, Austr ali a, and Asi a
(except Taiwan) are 230 volts. Taiwan uses 115-volt
outlets.
Power socket
Connect your power cable to this socket.
CAUTION
Introducing Your Computer 1-11
Matrox Video Board
Installed in your system is a Matrox MGA Millennium
64-bit video board with true color, digital video and 3D
integrated into a single chip. The 3D graphics engine
renders your 3D applications in photo-realistic colors and
textures for you to manipulate.
The MGA Millennium video board offers the following
additional features.
Peripheral component interconnect (PCI) local bus
Window random access memory (WRAM) graphics
accelerator
2 or 4 MB of video WRAM
200 MHz (220 MHz for SCSI) DAC for flicker-free
refresh
Standard VGA monitor and video feature connectors
1-12 Introducing Your Computer
Matrox video board
SCSI Adapter Board
Some configurations come with an Adaptec SCSI adapter
board installed in a PCI expansion slot. The SCSI adapter
board brings the highest performance SCSI I/O technology
to the PCI local-bus, transferring data up to 133
MB/second.
The BIOS-resident SCSISelect configuration utility
eliminates the need to handle jumpers or terminators while
adding peripherals. For further information on using the
SCSISelect utility, see “SCSISelect Utility” in Chapter 4.
All configuration and terminator settings are controlled
through the keyboard. The SCSI adapter board features the
following:
Utilizes PCI local bus
Bus master DMA interface protocol
32-bit bus width
SCSI Adapter Board
Introducing Your Computer 1-13
Speakers
Up to 133 MB/second data transfer rate
Fast and wide 20 MB/second SCSI synchronous data
rate
6 MB/second SCSI asynchronous data rate
Multimedia models come with a pair of high-quality 20
Watt stereo speakers that you can arrange to suit your work
environment.
An AC adapter comes with the system. Set up the speakers
with the AC adapter. The speakers connect to the line out
jack on the back of the system unit.
1-14 Introducing Your Computer
20 Watt Speaker
Microphone
The speaker set features a power button, power lamp,
volume knob, treble and bass controls, and headphone jack.
Adjust the speaker volume by using the volume control on
the front of the right speaker.
The microphone allows you to record voice and sound into
your computer data files.
Microphone
Introducing Your Computer 1-15
Using Your Computer
2
Now that you are familiar with your system, this chapter
provides the information you need to start using your
computer. Some of the information provided includes:
System operation
Productivity
Changing video drivers
System care.
SYSTEM OPERATION
In this section you will find information on starting up and
shutting down your system, setting the date and time, using
system and protection features.
Starting up
Press the power button to start up your system. The power
lamp lights green to indicate that the system is on.
When you are starting Windows NT™ 4.0 press
, you'll see several configuration messages display on
Del
the screen at startup.
These messages are part of your system's Power-On Self-
Test (POST). Your computer is checking your hardware for
any changes since the last startup. One beep indicates that
the system has successfully completed the power-on test.
Using Your Computer 2-1
Ctrl-Alt-
If a problem occurs, a series of beeps may sound. If this
happens repeatedly after powering on, power off the system
and turn to Chapter 8, If You Have a Problem. This chapter
provides some helpful hints on obvious system problems.
Shutting Down
Follow these steps to shut down (power off) your computer.
1.
NOTE
You can bypass the POST memory test by
pressing the space bar.
NOTE
If the system displays a message i ndicating
that system sett ings have changed, run Setup (see
Chapter 4, NEC Drivers and Utilities).
Save your work. See the documentation that comes with
your application.
Exit the application program. If you are in Windows,
2.
select File. Select Logoff or Shutdown. Selecting
Shutdown gives you a choice of Shutdown or
Shutdown/Restart. Select Shutdown again.
Make sure that the hard disk and diskette drives are not
3.
in use. A lit hard disk lamp or diskette drive busy lamp
indicates that a drive is in use.
Turn off power to your monitor.
4.
Power off the system by pressing the system unit power
5.
button.
2-2 Using Your Computer
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