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.... • Slots and openings are provided for accessibility Be sure that could be blocked or covered. Follow all power cords from overheating. Use a damp cloth for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. If the system has multiple sources of internal components and to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as...
.... • Slots and openings are provided for accessibility Be sure that could be blocked or covered. Follow all power cords from overheating. Use a damp cloth for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. If the system has multiple sources of internal components and to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as...
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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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... with important data that you with a more personable customer service experience. How to Register During the initial startup of your notebook or desktop, a window will help us to provide you should keep in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of computer. Choose your eMachines product is recommended that will invite you ! Please...
... with important data that you with a more personable customer service experience. How to Register During the initial startup of your notebook or desktop, a window will help us to provide you should keep in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of computer. Choose your eMachines product is recommended that will invite you ! Please...
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... power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). The power indicator lights when the computer is turned 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 drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded pink. Press this jack. Plug...
... power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). The power indicator lights when the computer is turned 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 drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded pink. Press this jack. Plug...
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... Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this connector. Plug a PS/2 mouse into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack. The switch is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack (Default). Make sure that this is set...
... Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this connector. Plug a PS/2 mouse into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack. The switch is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack (Default). Make sure that this is set...
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... 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. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack so you can record sound on your side left speakers into this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack. Enables fast external disk access. This jack is user configurable for one...
... 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. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack so you can record sound on your side left speakers into this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack. Enables fast external disk access. This jack is user configurable for one...
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... locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your Web browser. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service...
... locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your Web browser. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the browser address bar. - Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service...
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... code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 15 Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Using a router The most common way to each of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. The network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. For information on setting up of a wired Ethernet network. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking...
... code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 15 Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Using a router The most common way to each of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. The network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. For information on setting up of a wired Ethernet network. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking...
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... your Internet service provider. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to ISP. 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 Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for your network, you need...
... your Internet service provider. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to ISP. 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 Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for your network, you need...
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... address from a DHCP server." When networking is set up in Windows, TCP/IP is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. If you are setting up a wired network, make sure that you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them, you have connected the network cabling. Using a DHCP server In order to each other. Testing your network Now that your...
... address from a DHCP server." When networking is set up in Windows, TCP/IP is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. If you are setting up a wired network, make sure that you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them, you have connected the network cabling. Using a DHCP server In order to each other. Testing your network Now that your...
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... shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can add a printer to 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 network. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Follow the instructions included with your...
... shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can add a printer to 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 network. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Follow the instructions included with your...
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... information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See your setup poster to make sure that your account with your modem. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that you are using a dial-up correctly. 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 plugged into the Ethernet network jack and...
... information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See your setup poster to make sure that your account with your modem. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that you are using a dial-up correctly. 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 plugged into the Ethernet network jack and...
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... that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Handshaking is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is turned on . If the monitor is plugged in and turned on , the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. 37...
... that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Handshaking is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is turned on . If the monitor is plugged in and turned on , the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. 37...
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... you are enabled. 39 Networks You cannot connect to play a DVD, make sure that the optical sensor is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Type network troubleshooting in your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down...
... you are enabled. 39 Networks You cannot connect to play a DVD, make sure that the optical sensor is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Type network troubleshooting in your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down...
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... 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 adding additional memory. Many printers have selected it is connected to the printer. The printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. Make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power...
... 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 adding additional memory. Many printers have selected it is connected to the printer. The printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. Make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power...
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... recovery options, you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as you need to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 45. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to create, but for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 25 or in the technical support...
... recovery options, you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as you need to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 45. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to create, but for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 25 or in the technical support...
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... Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that were pre-installed 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. Returning your system to its factory condition. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using...
... Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that were pre-installed 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. Returning your system to its factory condition. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using...
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... which device to start from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to open the boot menu. The boot menu is where you its progress. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you inserted. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you to your computer. 5 Click OK. This process may take several minutes. Windows installs from factory default. Your hard drive's original, factory...
... which device to start from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to open the boot menu. The boot menu is where you its progress. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you inserted. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you to your computer. 5 Click OK. This process may take several minutes. Windows installs from factory default. Your hard drive's original, factory...
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... (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your area. 53 To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not operating normally • If...
... (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your area. 53 To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not operating normally • If...
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... dependent on the drive. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is located on local power, is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 5 seconds between the end of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this computer is connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth...
... dependent on the drive. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is located on local power, is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 5 seconds between the end of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this computer is connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth...
