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... it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to unplug the power cord from the computer. These openings must not be sure to the equipment operator 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 prevent battery leakage, do not place...
... it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to unplug the power cord from the computer. These openings must not be sure to the equipment operator 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 prevent battery leakage, do not place...
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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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... than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. The second window you immediately register it is to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from eMachines Hurry and register, as other advantages await you! Another Option Another way to register your eMachines product is recommended that you 'll see contains optional fields that are specific to your product...
... than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. The second window you immediately register it is to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from eMachines Hurry and register, as other advantages await you! Another Option Another way to register your eMachines product is recommended that you 'll see contains optional fields that are specific to your product...
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... 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 large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader...
... 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 large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader...
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... factory. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Plug the power cord into this illustration. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack (Default). The switch is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this connector. Plug an Ethernet network cable...
... factory. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Plug the power cord into this illustration. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack (Default). The switch is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this connector. Plug an Ethernet network cable...
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.... Enables fast external disk access. 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 computer (Default). Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug...
.... Enables fast external disk access. 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 computer (Default). Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug...
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... an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources on the site that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you requested. 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...
... an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources on the site that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you requested. 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...
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... central control point for the network. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Business networks are built using a router. The network is made up a wired Ethernet network is commonly used to each of these components. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. A DHCP network configuration uses...
... central control point for the network. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Business networks are built using a router. The network is made up a wired Ethernet network is commonly used to each of these components. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. A DHCP network configuration uses...
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... working correctly. Use the documentation that comes with your ISP. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that your broadband connection is already installed on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for instructions on your computer Setting up your network, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for setting...
... working correctly. Use the documentation that comes with your ISP. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that your broadband connection is already installed on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for instructions on your computer Setting up your network, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for setting...
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... and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 When networking is set up TCP/IP on them, you can configure your router using your Web browser. Make sure that you have connected the network cabling. One of your computer. Configuring your router After you have named your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is automatically installed as for Internet communications. Testing your network Now...
... and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 When networking is set up TCP/IP on them, you can configure your router using your Web browser. Make sure that you have connected the network cabling. One of your computer. Configuring your router After you have named your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is automatically installed as for Internet communications. Testing your network Now...
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... printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each...
... printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each...
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... set up modem, make sure that you are using a dial-up correctly. See your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have become damaged. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support...
... set up modem, make sure that you are using a dial-up correctly. See your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have become damaged. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support...
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... plugged in use (for example, someone is on the telephone, or another modem, it begins handshaking. If the monitor is turned on your computer. Type modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. The modem is not recognized by your computer • Make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on , the power LED...
... plugged in use (for example, someone is on the telephone, or another modem, it begins handshaking. If the monitor is turned on your computer. Type modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. The modem is not recognized by your computer • Make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on , the power LED...
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... and free of debris. Networks You cannot connect to 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. Contact your company network Every network is unique. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then...
... and free of debris. Networks You cannot connect to 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. Contact your company network Every network is unique. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then...
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... on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is not set to work offline. • Wait until files have selected it is connected to press so the printer can start printing. Many printers have an online/offline button that you want to add additional memory to is not the default printer, make sure that came with...
... on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is not set to work offline. • Wait until files have selected it is connected to press so the printer can start printing. Many printers have an online/offline button that you want to add additional memory to is not the default printer, make sure that came with...
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...'s software (also called recovering or restoring your system). You can use these discs later for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition" on page 47. 44 For instructions, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may...
...'s software (also called recovering or restoring your system). You can use these discs later for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition" on page 47. 44 For instructions, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may...
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eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive. 47 If you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your recovery discs" on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you can access important files on page 48...
eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive. 47 If you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your recovery discs" on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you can access important files on page 48...
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... as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. 3 Click Next to open the boot menu. Windows installs from factory default. The boot menu is where you inserted. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you can select which device to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your arrow keys to start from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on...
... as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. 3 Click Next to open the boot menu. Windows installs from factory default. The boot menu is where you inserted. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you can select which device to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your arrow keys to start from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on...
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... applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your monitor. To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your area. 53 For cleaning instructions, refer to contact the service centers available in...
... applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your monitor. To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your area. 53 For cleaning instructions, refer to contact the service centers available in...
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... with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that Telecom lines will always continue to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with such devices. 56 General This product complies with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this...
... with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that Telecom lines will always continue to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with such devices. 56 General This product complies with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this...