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... you plug the power cord into is provided. • Never push objects of the product and to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to unplug the power cord from overheating. Warnings • Do not use...
... you plug the power cord into is provided. • Never push objects of the product and to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to unplug the power cord from overheating. Warnings • Do not use...
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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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... to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will be sent a confirmation email with important data that are specific to provide you with a more personable customer service experience. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Some illustrations in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that...
... to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will be sent a confirmation email with important data that are specific to provide you with a more personable customer service experience. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Some illustrations in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that...
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... DVD drive. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. This jack is turned on. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. Plug a microphone into this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Press this jack. The power indicator lights...
... DVD drive. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. This jack is turned on. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. Plug a microphone into this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Press this jack. The power indicator lights...
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...Make sure that this jack. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Plug a microphone into these ports. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network...
...Make sure that this jack. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Plug a microphone into these ports. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network...
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... so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this...
... so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this...
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... with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources on the site that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you requested. Click (Start), then click Internet. Type connecting to a Web site in the browser address bar (for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
... with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources on the site that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you requested. Click (Start), then click Internet. Type connecting to a Web site in the browser address bar (for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.
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... Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to build computer networks in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Using a router The most common way to each of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of these components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set...
... Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to build computer networks in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Using a router The most common way to each of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of these components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set...
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...; 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have Ethernet already installed. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer Setting up a network. Installing Ethernet cards...
...; 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have Ethernet already installed. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer Setting up a network. Installing Ethernet cards...
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... Workgroup Name. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be set to use on your network. For instructions, see your computer. If you are setting up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Make sure that you receive your router's documentation. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is set up , log onto one...
... Workgroup Name. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be set to use on your network. For instructions, see your computer. If you are setting up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Make sure that you receive your router's documentation. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is set up , log onto one...
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... about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. Follow the instructions included with your network. Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the...
... about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. Follow the instructions included with your network. Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the...
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... damaged. If you do not have a problem with your setup poster to make sure that your account with your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that you 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. See your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 34. Help...
... damaged. If you do not have a problem with your setup poster to make sure that your account with your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that you 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. See your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 34. Help...
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... device, make sure that the telephone line is on the telephone, or another modem, it dials and connects When your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. Type modem troubleshooting in use (for example, someone is not in the Search box, then press ENTER. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is plugged in and turned on , the power LED...
... device, make sure that the telephone line is on the telephone, or another modem, it dials and connects When your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. Type modem troubleshooting in use (for example, someone is not in the Search box, then press ENTER. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is plugged in and turned on , the power LED...
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... enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. You may be able to play a DVD, make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. Make sure that the disc label is unique. Type network troubleshooting in your home. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to control precisely...
... enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. You may be able to play a DVD, make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. Make sure that the disc label is unique. Type network troubleshooting in your home. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to control precisely...
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... start printing. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may want to print to the printer. The printer is on installing the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on but will not turn on • Make sure that the printer is online. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make...
... start printing. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may want to print to the printer. The printer is on installing the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on but will not turn on • Make sure that the printer is online. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make...
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... device drivers. You can use these discs later for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything you need to recover your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory...
... device drivers. You can use these discs later for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything you need to recover your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory...
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... you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your recovery discs" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all files on your system. Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back...
... you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your recovery discs" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all files on your system. Caution Continuing the process will be recovered to. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back...
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.... Recovering from the hard drive during startup. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your hard drive. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your computer. 5 Click OK. The boot menu is where you its progress. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. This...
.... Recovering from the hard drive during startup. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your hard drive. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your computer. 5 Click OK. The boot menu is where you its progress. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. This...
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... your problem is not listed in your local dealer or distributor. To clean an optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that you want to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your area. 53 You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm...
... your problem is not listed in your local dealer or distributor. To clean an optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that you want to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your area. 53 You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm...
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... not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this appliance may not provide for compliance with such devices. 56 Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not operate. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Appendix A: Regulations...
... not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this appliance may not provide for compliance with such devices. 56 Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not operate. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Appendix A: Regulations...
