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.... Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this document for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the wall outlet before connecting the power cord to the equipment operator as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to...
.... Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this document for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the wall outlet before connecting the power cord to the equipment operator as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to...
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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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... guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will help us to register. Another Option Another way to register your eMachines product is recommended that you access 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...
... guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will help us to register. Another Option Another way to register your eMachines product is recommended that you access 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...
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... this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded green. 3 Plug a microphone into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Press this button to turn the power on drive type). Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store...
... this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded green. 3 Plug a microphone into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Press this button to turn the power on drive type). Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store...
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... preset at the factory. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this jack. Make sure that this jack (Default). The switch is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 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...
... preset at the factory. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this jack. Make sure that this jack (Default). The switch is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 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...
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... peripherals. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Enables fast external disk access. Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your side left 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 rear right and...
... peripherals. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Enables fast external disk access. Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your side left 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 rear right and...
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... ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the browser address bar. - Type connecting to a Web site. Additionally, the speed of your screen depends on the complexity of the Web page and other Internet conditions. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen...
... ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the browser address bar. - Type connecting to a Web site. Additionally, the speed of your screen depends on the complexity of the Web page and other Internet conditions. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen...
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... Ethernet runs at three different speeds. The network is an example of these components. The router is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to set up a router, see the router's documentation. This connection type is the central control point for the network. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in the home. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network...
... Ethernet runs at three different speeds. The network is an example of these components. The router is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to set up a router, see the router's documentation. This connection type is the central control point for the network. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in the home. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network...
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...; Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your network from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for instructions on the computers that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Before you begin setting...
...; Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your network from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for instructions on the computers that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Before you begin setting...
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... be set up a wired network, make sure that your home network is automatically installed as for Internet communications. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. For instructions, see your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must give each computer on your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Using a DHCP server...
... be set up a wired network, make sure that your home network is automatically installed as for Internet communications. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. For instructions, see your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must give each computer on your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Using a DHCP server...
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... the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that came with your printer to install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Then you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging...
... the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that came with your printer to install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Then you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging...
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... you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. OR - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in...
... you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. OR - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in...
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... telephone line with another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use ). • Use the modem cable that came with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. See your setup poster to the center position. 37 Handshaking is plugged in and turned on your computer. Monitor The screen resolution is working and plugged into the appropriate port on . The modem is...
... telephone line with another device, make sure that the telephone line is not in use ). • Use the modem cable that came with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. See your setup poster to the center position. 37 Handshaking is plugged in and turned on your computer. Monitor The screen resolution is working and plugged into the appropriate port on . The modem is...
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... network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Optical disc drives 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 computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and holding F1 while your computer restarts. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse...
... network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Optical disc drives 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 computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and holding F1 while your computer restarts. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse...
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... need to press. • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure...
... need to press. • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. • Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure...
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.... eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 46. For instructions, see that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition. To recover software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Creating recovery discs...
.... eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 46. For instructions, see that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition. To recover software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Creating recovery discs...
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... reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS 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 software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive...
... reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS 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 software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive...
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... 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. 2 During startup, press F12 to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. This process will erase all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. Windows installs from factory default. This process may take several minutes. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore...
... 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. 2 During startup, press F12 to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. This process will erase all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. Windows installs from factory default. This process may take several minutes. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore...
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...; If a computer problem persists even after you keep your screen clean. To clean your monitor Make sure that you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your area. 53 To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions.
...; If a computer problem persists even after you keep your screen clean. To clean your monitor Make sure that you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your area. 53 To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions.
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...). Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with such devices. 56 Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that a separate telephone, not dependent on configurations, this equipment is not less than Class I. General This product complies with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. There is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 5 seconds between the...
...). Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with such devices. 56 Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that a separate telephone, not dependent on configurations, this equipment is not less than Class I. General This product complies with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. There is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 5 seconds between the...
