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...3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working... computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 ...
...3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working... computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 ...
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...read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. to provide best-of services and support. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will be pleased with the best product possible. We have highlighted some...keep your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Thanks again, from your new computer. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment...
...read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with fast, considerate service. to provide best-of services and support. You have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will be pleased with the best product possible. We have highlighted some...keep your computer in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at eMachines. 2 www.eMachines.com Thanks again, from your new computer. If you ever have made an excellent decision choosing eMachines. We sincerely hope that you will receive the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment...
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... the words you entered in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - You must be connected to the Internet to your computer for problems and conflicts. To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box located at the top of results you receive the following search... then click the arrow button. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in Help and Support and are located in the Search...
... the words you entered in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - You must be connected to the Internet to your computer for problems and conflicts. To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box located at the top of results you receive the following search... then click the arrow button. It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com These topics are located in Help and Support and contain the words you entered in Help and Support and are located in the Search...
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Although you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com To verify that your system has the correct setting for an extended period of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set the voltage selection ... your location before turning on the back of your computer to set to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the world, such as this switch is set at the factory.
Although you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com To verify that your system has the correct setting for an extended period of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set the voltage selection ... your location before turning on the back of your computer to set to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the world, such as this switch is set at the factory.
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... things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help . First ...damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all... If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com
... things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. The message may help . First ...damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all... If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com
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... page 70. For more information, see the documentation that came with your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.eMachines.com 57 You may be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the... CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize...
... page 70. For more information, see the documentation that came with your add-in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.eMachines.com 57 You may be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the... CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that you have copy protection software. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize...
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... Troubleshooting You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. You see a "Data error" message This may need to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive.... hard drive using Disk Cleanup. ■ Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. www.eMachines.com 61 Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. Type the keyword file management in the ...
... Troubleshooting You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. You see a "Data error" message This may need to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive.... hard drive using Disk Cleanup. ■ Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. www.eMachines.com 61 Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. Type the keyword file management in the ...
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...10 to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information, "Modem... network jack and not the modem jack. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the connections have a problem with your local telephone service ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing...
...10 to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have lost your Internet connection, or your computer 62 www.eMachines.com For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information, "Modem... network jack and not the modem jack. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the connections have a problem with your local telephone service ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing...
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... modem at a lower connection speed. Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Line noise is a common problem that the connectors are free from which you are secure. If you connect, call your telephone. Dial a single number (such as the modem....listen for noise or low line levels. ■ Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your telephone service. www.eMachines.com 65 Type the keyword dialing in the wall or telephone wall jack are not using your telephone service and have the telephone line...
... modem at a lower connection speed. Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Line noise is a common problem that the connectors are free from which you are secure. If you connect, call your telephone. Dial a single number (such as the modem....listen for noise or low line levels. ■ Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your telephone service. www.eMachines.com 65 Type the keyword dialing in the wall or telephone wall jack are not using your telephone service and have the telephone line...
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...View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Your fax communications program only ... lines to 53K. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with a different communications program. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. The problem may be having technical difficulties. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to the Internet ■...
...View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Your fax communications program only ... lines to 53K. Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may cause problems with a different communications program. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. The problem may be having technical difficulties. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to the Internet ■...
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...■ Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that it . www.eMachines.com 73 If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ ...ID, serial number, and order number available, along with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of this chapter. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it is nearby...
...■ Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that it . www.eMachines.com 73 If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ ...ID, serial number, and order number available, along with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of this chapter. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have installed it according to the instructions provided with it is nearby...
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... company will operate to maintain uninterrupted service. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will notify you disconnect the equipment until the problem is subject to send any person to use with a single-line individual service may be provided to the telephone company. The ...; par Industrie Canada. The equipment must be connected to a line, as early morning or late evenings. In some situations. 78 www.eMachines.com A telephone line cord with a modular plug is designed to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The modem ...
... company will operate to maintain uninterrupted service. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will notify you disconnect the equipment until the problem is subject to send any person to use with a single-line individual service may be provided to the telephone company. The ...; par Industrie Canada. The equipment must be connected to a line, as early morning or late evenings. In some situations. 78 www.eMachines.com A telephone line cord with a modular plug is designed to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The modem ...
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...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 ... 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 35 identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 recording...side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
...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 ... 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 35 identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 recording...side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
