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... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
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... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
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... 31. Contains information about your model and serial number. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on drive type). To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. Turns on page 28. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information about...
... 31. Contains information about your model and serial number. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on drive type). To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. Turns on page 28. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information about...
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Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on page 28. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) into this port. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. Plug a serial device (such as a printer) into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus)...
Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on page 28. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) into this port. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. Plug a serial device (such as a printer) into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus)...
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... battery release tab. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Warning Danger of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on the system board and note its side. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel...
... battery release tab. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Warning Danger of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on the system board and note its side. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
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... a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs...
... a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs...
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... still get the error, your browser, then reconnect and open on your modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also...
... still get the error, your browser, then reconnect and open on your modem. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also...
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.... ■ Make sure that your computer is failing. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Also make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem.
.... ■ Make sure that your computer is failing. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Also make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem.
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..., a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to another modem, it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more...
..., a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to another modem, it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more...
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... Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen resolution is not correct Change the screen resolution from the lower screen edge, to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is a critical part of your monitor's documentation. These wires...
... Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen resolution is not correct Change the screen resolution from the lower screen edge, to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is a critical part of your monitor's documentation. These wires...
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... outlet and turn on , and working device, such as a lamp, into an AC power source. Many printers have an online/offline button that the printer is online. Contact your password Make sure that the power cable is turned off, then retype the password. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Press the button to...
... outlet and turn on , and working device, such as a lamp, into an AC power source. Many printers have an online/offline button that the printer is online. Contact your password Make sure that the power cable is turned off, then retype the password. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Press the button to...
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To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that you have...
To set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that you have...
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... arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on. ■ Make sure that the volume controls are using external speakers, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the...
... arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on. ■ Make sure that the volume controls are using external speakers, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the...
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... service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com Contact with them could fall into such power lines or circuits. Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits...
... service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com Contact with them could fall into such power lines or circuits. Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits...
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... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
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... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
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... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port...
... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port...
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... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
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... panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...
... panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...