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... or other similar surface. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Information for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Turning the product off before removing the power supply unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. When you...
... or other similar surface. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Information for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Turning the product off before removing the power supply unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. When you...
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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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... provide you access to register. Product Registration When using your computer for the first time, it . How to Register During the initial startup of computer. 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 are specific to...
... provide you access to register. Product Registration When using your computer for the first time, it . How to Register During the initial startup of computer. 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 are specific to...
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Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug a microphone into this button to turn the power on or off. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this jack. Press this jack. This jack is turned on drive type). You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files...
Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug a microphone into this button to turn the power on or off. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this jack. Press this jack. This jack is turned on drive type). You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files...
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...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 for a broadband Internet connection) into this is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for your front left and right speakers into this jack (Default). Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into these ports...
...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 for a broadband Internet connection) into this is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for your front left and right speakers into this jack (Default). Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into these ports...
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... /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your computer (Default). 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 rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5
... /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your computer (Default). 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 rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5
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..., the speed of the Web page and other Internet conditions. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to start your Web browser. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you requested. Click (Start), then click Internet. Connecting to your...
..., the speed of the Web page and other Internet conditions. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to start your Web browser. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you requested. Click (Start), then click Internet. Connecting to your...
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... the home. This connection type is an example of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to build computer networks in access point. 15 Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to each of two...
... the home. This connection type is an example of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to build computer networks in access point. 15 Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to each of two...
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... required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your current setup. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Before you begin setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you should contact your ISP. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for instructions...
... required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your current setup. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Before you begin setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you should contact your ISP. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for instructions...
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... widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. For instructions, see your Web browser. This is a language computers use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). When networking is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and...
... widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. For instructions, see your Web browser. This is a language computers use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). When networking is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and...
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... printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Then 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. Sharing resources With a network, you can add a printer to your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer. To add a printer to the network, do one of...
... printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Then 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. Sharing resources With a network, you can add a printer to your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer. To add a printer to the network, do one of...
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... about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 34. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have become damaged. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your setup poster...
... about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 34. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have become damaged. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your setup poster...
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... Support. Monitor The screen resolution is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the modem is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on the telephone, or another modem is in use). • Use the modem cable that the line connected to the center position. 37 You may cause problems with the connection...
... Support. Monitor The screen resolution is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the modem is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on the telephone, or another modem is in use). • Use the modem cable that the line connected to the center position. 37 You may cause problems with the connection...
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... play a DVD, make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click...
... play a DVD, make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click...
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..." error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that you need to the printer. Make sure that it in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions...
..." error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that you need to the printer. Make sure that it in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions...
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... the software or the device drivers. You can use these discs later for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to its factory condition. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support...
... the software or the device drivers. You can use these discs later for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to its factory condition. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support...
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... recovery discs" on page 48. • If you have created. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Returning your system to its factory condition. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . 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 have installed a replacement hard drive...
... recovery discs" on page 48. • If you have created. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Returning your system to its factory condition. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . 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 have installed a replacement hard drive...
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... startup To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your hard drive. 3 Click Next to your computer. 5 Click OK. Recovering from factory default. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you can select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. 2 During startup...
... startup To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your hard drive. 3 Click Next to your computer. 5 Click OK. Recovering from factory default. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you can select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. 2 During startup...
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... 16 • If your problem is not listed in your monitor. 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 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 local dealer...
... 16 • If your problem is not listed in your monitor. 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 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 local dealer...
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... to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of one call to another . 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on local power, is for emergency use . Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is available for models with wireless LAN...
... to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of one call to another . 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on local power, is for emergency use . Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is available for models with wireless LAN...