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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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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 button to turn the power on or off. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on drive type). Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 28. The button lights when...
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 button to turn the power on or off. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on drive type). Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 28. The button lights when...
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... 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 your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on page 56. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned...
... 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 your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on page 56. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned...
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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. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. See "Desktop...
... 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. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. See "Desktop...
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... memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network...
... memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network...
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... Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. To make sure that the printer is in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com 71 The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing...
... Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. To make sure that the printer is in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com 71 The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing...
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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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... 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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... your model and serial number. 9 For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . This jack is color-coded red or pink. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is turned on page 72. This jack is color-coded orange. Press this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this button to turn the power...
... your model and serial number. 9 For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . This jack is color-coded red or pink. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is turned on page 72. This jack is color-coded orange. Press this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this button to turn the power...
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... ports. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug a microphone into this port. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into these screws before opening the case...
... ports. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug a microphone into this port. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into these screws before opening the case...
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... setup, make the necessary arrangements with your network, you need to ISP. If your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 171. The Control Panel window opens. If the connection is not working correctly. Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must install one is not listed, you are using your Internet service provider. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed...
... setup, make the necessary arrangements with your network, you need to ISP. If your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 171. The Control Panel window opens. If the connection is not working correctly. Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must install one is not listed, you are using your Internet service provider. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed...
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... desktop, then click Properties. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver...
... desktop, then click Properties. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver...
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...: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the screen, write down the exact message. The message may help . 176 While troubleshooting your hard drive is not...
...: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the screen, write down the exact message. The message may help . 176 While troubleshooting your hard drive is not...
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... make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Type the keyword troubleshooting Internet connections in the keyboard, turn it upside down to replace it. 181 If you may be stuck, then restart your computer. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is having multiple programs open , performing multiple downloads, and having technical...
... make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Type the keyword troubleshooting Internet connections in the keyboard, turn it upside down to replace it. 181 If you may be stuck, then restart your computer. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is having multiple programs open , performing multiple downloads, and having technical...
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... turned on. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 49. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your Ethernet cable is working . The text on page 108. Make sure that your home, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on the display is clean and free...
... turned on. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Networking Your Computer" on page 49. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your Ethernet cable is working . The text on page 108. Make sure that your home, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on the display is clean and free...
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..." error message ■ Make sure that you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. 190 Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most printers have selected it is connected to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. If your Control Panel is in the printer setup. Make sure...
..." error message ■ Make sure that you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. 190 Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most printers have selected it is connected to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. If your Control Panel is in the printer setup. Make sure...
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... list 29 fragmentation 145 front bezel removing 157 replacing 157 front I/O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 deleting files and folders 143 indicator 8 replacing 163 scanning for errors 144 troubleshooting 180 headphone jack 9, 11 heat sink replacing 167 help online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting 3 Hibernate mode...
... list 29 fragmentation 145 front bezel removing 157 replacing 157 front I/O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 deleting files and folders 143 indicator 8 replacing 163 scanning for errors 144 troubleshooting 180 headphone jack 9, 11 heat sink replacing 167 help online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting 3 Hibernate mode...
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... graphics 39 PDA memory cards 72 peripheral devices 13 playing audio CD 84 audio file 83, 105 DVD 86 Media Player file 83 multimedia files 83 music CD 84 Windows Media Player file 83 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 13 USB support for 13 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 116 button 9 changing advanced settings 116 changing schemes 115 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems...
... graphics 39 PDA memory cards 72 peripheral devices 13 playing audio CD 84 audio file 83, 105 DVD 86 Media Player file 83 multimedia files 83 music CD 84 Windows Media Player file 83 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 13 USB support for 13 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 116 button 9 changing advanced settings 116 changing schemes 115 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems...
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... computer startup 178 diskette drive 178 display 179 DVD drive 177, 179 DVD/CD drive 177, 179 faxes 186 files 179 general guidelines 176 hard drive 180 Internet connection 180, 185 keyboard 181 LCD panel 179, 187 memory 184 memory card reader 184 modem 184 monitor 187 mouse 188 network 188 passwords 189 power 189 printer 189 safety guidelines 176 screen 179, 187 screen area 187 screen resolution 187 technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning...
... computer startup 178 diskette drive 178 display 179 DVD drive 177, 179 DVD/CD drive 177, 179 faxes 186 files 179 general guidelines 176 hard drive 180 Internet connection 180, 185 keyboard 181 LCD panel 179, 187 memory 184 memory card reader 184 modem 184 monitor 187 mouse 188 network 188 passwords 189 power 189 printer 189 safety guidelines 176 screen 179, 187 screen area 187 screen resolution 187 technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning...