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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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... access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. This jack is color-coded red or pink. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on . Press this jack. Contains your drive, see "Using...
... access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. This jack is color-coded red or pink. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on . Press this jack. Contains your drive, see "Using...
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..., the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your computer is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this when your area. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. Remove these ports. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure...
..., the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your computer is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this when your area. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. Remove these ports. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure...
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... other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. You will need to install the new battery the same way. The battery pops out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Warning Danger of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. The main menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer...
... other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. You will need to install the new battery the same way. The battery pops out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Warning Danger of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. The main menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer...
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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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... about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is...
... about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is...
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... cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open , performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. OR - Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the connections have a problem...
... cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open , performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. OR - Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the connections have a problem...
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... your computer. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click...
... your computer. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click...
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... adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. www.eMachines.com 67...
... adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. www.eMachines.com 67...
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... the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is not positioned too close to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen resolution is not correct Change the screen resolution from the lower screen edge, to pass through the screen for brighter colors and greater luminescence. If the monitor is turned...
... the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is not positioned too close to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Monitor The screen resolution is not correct Change the screen resolution from the lower screen edge, to pass through the screen for brighter colors and greater luminescence. If the monitor is turned...
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... your power cord is connected correctly to your computer. ■ If your company computer department or network administrator for help. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. Contact your computer is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that you may need to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then...
... your power cord is connected correctly to your computer. ■ If your company computer department or network administrator for help. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. Contact your computer is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that you may need to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then...
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....eMachines.com 71 Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. To set a default printer...
....eMachines.com 71 Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. To set a default printer...
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... add additional memory to the printer. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com You see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned...
... add additional memory to the printer. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com You see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned...
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... When installing or realigning an outside antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Antenna and satellite 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...
... When installing or realigning an outside antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Antenna and satellite 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...
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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...
