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Contents Ethernet 26 Expansion cards 28 File management 28 Hard drive 28 Internet 30 Keyboard 32 Memory 32 Memory card reader 33 Modem (cable or DSL 33 Modem (dial-up 33 Monitor 36 Mouse 37 Networks 38 Optical disc drives 38 Passwords 40 Power 40 Printer 41 Sound 42 Recovering your system 43 Creating recovery discs 44 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 45 Returning your system to its factory condition . 46 Telephone support 48 Before calling Customer Care 48 Self-help 49 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 50 viii
Contents Ethernet 26 Expansion cards 28 File management 28 Hard drive 28 Internet 30 Keyboard 32 Memory 32 Memory card reader 33 Modem (cable or DSL 33 Modem (dial-up 33 Monitor 36 Mouse 37 Networks 38 Optical disc drives 38 Passwords 40 Power 40 Printer 41 Sound 42 Recovering your system 43 Creating recovery discs 44 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 45 Returning your system to its factory condition . 46 Telephone support 48 Before calling Customer Care 48 Self-help 49 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 50 viii
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... personable customer service experience. Another Option Another way to register your product registration, you will help us to visit our website at http://registration.emachines.com. Please fill in a safe place. 2 After we receive your eMachines product is recommended that are specific to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will give you access to some useful benefits, such...
... personable customer service experience. Another Option Another way to register your product registration, you will help us to visit our website at http://registration.emachines.com. Please fill in a safe place. 2 After we receive your eMachines product is recommended that are specific to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will give you access to some useful benefits, such...
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... drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this jack. This jack is color-coded pink. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on . Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive...
... drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this jack. This jack is color-coded pink. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on . Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive...
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Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this is preset at the factory. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this port. Make sure that this jack (Default). Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug USB (Universal...
Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this is preset at the factory. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this port. Make sure that this jack (Default). Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug USB (Universal...
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Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Enables fast external disk access. Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Stereo out: Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug your...
Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Enables fast external disk access. Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Stereo out: Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug your...
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Click (Start), then click Internet. Type connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you requested. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your screen depends on...
Click (Start), then click Internet. Type connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you requested. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your screen depends on...
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... Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. The network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in the home. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to each of a wired Ethernet network. Example router-based Ethernet network...
... Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. The network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in the home. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to each of a wired Ethernet network. Example router-based Ethernet network...
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... an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have for any required drivers. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for instructions on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Plug your Ethernet cable...
... an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have for any required drivers. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for instructions on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Plug your Ethernet cable...
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... a switch. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat 3 for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the DSL or cable modem...
... a switch. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the router, the corresponding green indicator should light on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat 3 for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the DSL or cable modem...
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... on your network. For instructions, see your home network is set up in Windows, TCP/IP is set up , log onto one of several available protocols must be set to use on them, you have connected the network cabling. Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must give each computer you have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Make sure...
... on your network. For instructions, see your home network is set up in Windows, TCP/IP is set up , log onto one of several available protocols must be set to use on them, you have connected the network cabling. Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must give each computer you have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Make sure...
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... resources With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your network. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed.
... resources With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your network. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed.
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... end is plugged into a router. • Make sure that all computers are working. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card. Audio See "Sound" on page 26. Ethernet You cannot see the documentation that came with your computer. CD or DVD drives See "Optical disc drives" on your add-in card • Shut down and restart your network have installed the required software. For more...
... end is plugged into a router. • Make sure that all computers are working. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card. Audio See "Sound" on page 26. Ethernet You cannot see the documentation that came with your computer. CD or DVD drives See "Optical disc drives" on your add-in card • Shut down and restart your network have installed the required software. For more...
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.... Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 30 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. OR - Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start...
.... Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 30 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. OR - Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start...
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... begins handshaking. You may cause problems with your computer. If the monitor is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down and restart your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. The modem is no...
... begins handshaking. You may cause problems with your computer. If the monitor is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down and restart your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. The modem is no...
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... network Every network is unique. Type network troubleshooting in your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Optical disc drives 38 The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that you are trying to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your home. Occasionally discs are enabled. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The mouse works...
... network Every network is unique. Type network troubleshooting in your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Optical disc drives 38 The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that you are trying to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your home. Occasionally discs are enabled. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The mouse works...
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... or broken pins. • If the printer you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The printer is plugged into an AC power source. Printer The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. See the guide that...
... or broken pins. • If the printer you may need to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. The printer is plugged into an AC power source. Printer The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. See the guide that...
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... condition. You can use these discs later for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 46. 4 Reset your system to a previous state when everything you can. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved...
... condition. You can use these discs later for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 46. 4 Reset your system to a previous state when everything you can. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved...
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eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 47. Caution Continuing the...
eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 47. Caution Continuing the...
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... Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. 5 Click OK. Windows installs from the recovery disc you to restart your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F10 to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your arrow keys to open the boot menu...
... Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. 5 Click OK. Windows installs from the recovery disc you to restart your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F10 to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your arrow keys to open the boot menu...
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... the beginning of another. 5 This equipment shall not be set up to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with minimum conditions for connection to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under all , it provide...
... the beginning of another. 5 This equipment shall not be set up to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with minimum conditions for connection to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under all , it provide...