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.... CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the product. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. The openings should never be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully...
.... CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the product. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. The openings should never be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully...
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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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...: receive promotions and participate in a safe place. 2 The second window you'll see contains optional fields that you to visit our website at http://registration.emachines.com. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Product Registration When using your country and follow the simple instructions.
...: receive promotions and participate in a safe place. 2 The second window you'll see contains optional fields that you to visit our website at http://registration.emachines.com. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Product Registration When using your country and follow the simple instructions.
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... speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on drive type). Plug a microphone into this jack. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. 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...
... speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on drive type). Plug a microphone into this jack. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. 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...
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... jack is preset at the factory. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack (Default). Plug a PS/2 mouse into this illustration. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this port. 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) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage...
... jack is preset at the factory. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack (Default). Plug a PS/2 mouse into this illustration. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this port. 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) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage...
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Plug your rear right and left and right speakers 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 side left speakers into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this...
Plug your rear right and left and right speakers 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 side left speakers into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Stereo out: Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this...
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... click Internet. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you may need to start your Internet account, you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web. Connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator...
... click Internet. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you may need to start your Internet account, you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web. Connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator...
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... or office. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Most home networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. For information on setting up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to set up a wired Ethernet network is commonly used to each of a wired Ethernet network. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is made up...
... or office. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Most home networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. For information on setting up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to set up a wired Ethernet network is commonly used to each of a wired Ethernet network. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is made up...
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... a network. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for any required drivers. If the connection is working , contact your current setup. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your broadband connection is not working correctly. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers...
... a network. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for any required drivers. If the connection is working , contact your current setup. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your broadband connection is not working correctly. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers...
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... for Internet communications. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your router's documentation. One of your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Testing your network Now that you plan to use on them, you have connected the network cabling. If you receive your home network is a language computers use to talk to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is set...
... for Internet communications. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your router's documentation. One of your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Testing your network Now that you plan to use on them, you have connected the network cabling. If you receive your home network is a language computers use to talk to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is set...
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... a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that came with your printer to install the printer drivers on page 21. • Connect your printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port...
... a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that came with your printer to install the printer drivers on page 21. • Connect your printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port...
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... a problem with your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that you are using a dial-up )" on page 34. Contact your modem. See your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 34. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack...
... a problem with your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that you are using a dial-up )" on page 34. Contact your modem. See your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 34. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack...
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...; Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Some telephone cables do not meet cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is plugged in...
...; Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Some telephone cables do not meet cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is plugged in...
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... information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. Make sure that you are enabled. 39 Type network troubleshooting in your home. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down...
... information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. Make sure that you are enabled. 39 Type network troubleshooting in your home. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down...
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... the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to the correct port. • Make sure that came with your computer. See the guide that the printer is on installing the printer driver. Many printers have selected it is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that it in the printer setup...
... the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to the correct port. • Make sure that came with your computer. See the guide that the printer is on installing the printer driver. Many printers have selected it is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that it in the printer setup...
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... system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). To recover software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Returning your system to its factory condition" on page 47. 4 Reset your system to its factory condition. Problem solving may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support...
... system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). To recover software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Returning your system to its factory condition" on page 47. 4 Reset your system to its factory condition. Problem solving may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support...
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eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that were pre-installed on your system. Recovering from your recovery discs" on page 48. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall...
eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that were pre-installed on your system. Recovering from your recovery discs" on page 48. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall...
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... during startup To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your arrow keys to start from factory default. The boot menu is...
... during startup To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your arrow keys to start from factory default. The boot menu is...
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... the service centers available in your local dealer or distributor. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your mouse for information on page 16 • If you keep your screen clean. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical...
... the service centers available in your local dealer or distributor. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your mouse for information on page 16 • If you keep your screen clean. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical...
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... may not provide for emergency use . There is located on configurations, this appliance may not contain wireless radio devices (such as other equipment, may give rise to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this product may or may not operate. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 5 seconds between...
... may not provide for emergency use . There is located on configurations, this appliance may not contain wireless radio devices (such as other equipment, may give rise to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this product may or may not operate. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 5 seconds between...