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... from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 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...
... from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 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...
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... 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 ii www.eMachines...
... 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 ii www.eMachines...
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... page 33. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to turn the power on or off. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. To identify your drive type and for more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as...
... page 33. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to turn the power on or off. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. To identify your drive type and for more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as...
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... 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 the United States. Plug a monitor into this jack. The power supply should be set to 230. If your computer is color-coded red or pink. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these screws before opening the case. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices...
... 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 the United States. Plug a monitor into this jack. The power supply should be set to 230. If your computer is color-coded red or pink. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these screws before opening the case. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices...
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....eMachines.com You will need to install the new battery the same way. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the illustration below. 8 Push the battery release tab. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. The main menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel...
....eMachines.com You will need to install the new battery the same way. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the illustration below. 8 Push the battery release tab. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. The main menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove 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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... the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety...
... the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety...
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... still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com OR - Connecting to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the...
... still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com OR - Connecting to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the...
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... 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to help determine if a memory module is disabled before using the modem. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged...
... 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to help determine if a memory module is disabled before using the modem. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged...
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... turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you get an error such as port...
... turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you get an error such as port...
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...-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background. Help and Support For more information on , the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is not positioned too close to the monitor. ■ The monitor is connected to your monitor's documentation. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen resolution is a critical part of...
...-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background. Help and Support For more information on , the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is not positioned too close to the monitor. ■ The monitor is connected to your monitor's documentation. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen resolution is a critical part of...
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... an electrical outlet, turned on . ■ Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Replace any damaged cables. Passwords Your computer does not accept your company network Every network is unique. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may...
... an electrical outlet, turned on . ■ Make sure that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Replace any damaged cables. Passwords Your computer does not accept your company network Every network is unique. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may...
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... to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. www.eMachines.com 71 To make sure that came with your Control Panel is not set to work offline. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the...
... to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. www.eMachines.com 71 To make sure that came with your Control Panel is not set to work offline. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the...
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.... 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. For more information, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that mute controls are turned off. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the volume controls are turned up.
.... 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. For more information, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that mute controls are turned off. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the volume controls are turned up.
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... grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric 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 Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be...
... grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric 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 Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be...
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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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... 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 computer 21 recordable drive 9 creating CDs and DVDs...
... 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 computer 21 recordable drive 9 creating CDs and DVDs...
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... hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 keyboard 63 LCD 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...
... hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 keyboard 63 LCD 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...