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... provided. • Never push objects of any kind onto or into is easily accessible and located as close 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 the AC power outlet. Follow all power cords from the power supplies. Turning the product off before cleaning.
... provided. • Never push objects of any kind onto or into is easily accessible and located as close 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 the AC power outlet. Follow all power cords from the power supplies. Turning the product off before cleaning.
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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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... time, it is to your model of your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your notebook or desktop, a window will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. How to register. Another Option Another way to register your eMachines product is recommended that you to Register During the initial startup of computer. After we...
... time, it is to your model of your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your notebook or desktop, a window will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. How to register. Another Option Another way to register your eMachines product is recommended that you to Register During the initial startup of computer. After we...
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Press this button to turn the power on drive type). Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones 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. This jack is turned on. 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 large files...
Press this button to turn the power on drive type). Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones 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. This jack is turned on. 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 large files...
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... jack. The switch is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. This jack is user configurable for your front left and right speakers into this port. Make sure that this is preset at the factory. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into 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...
... jack. The switch is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. This jack is user configurable for your front left and right speakers into this port. Make sure that this is preset at the factory. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into 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...
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... speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your computer (Default). 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 an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Plug...
... speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your computer (Default). 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 an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Plug...
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... with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you requested. Help For more information about connecting to a Web site. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to start your Web browser. The speed that you may need to your computer, and displays the...
... with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you requested. Help For more information about connecting to a Web site. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to start your Web browser. The speed that you may need to your computer, and displays the...
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... your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to set up a wired Ethernet network is an example of these components. The network is the central control point for the network. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to each of a wired Ethernet network. The router is...
... your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to set up a wired Ethernet network is an example of these components. The network is the central control point for the network. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to each of a wired Ethernet network. The router is...
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... using your network, you need for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer Setting up a network. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your current setup. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you change anything about your home setup, make...
... using your network, you need for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer Setting up a network. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your current setup. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you change anything about your home setup, make...
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... connected the network cabling. For instructions, see your Web browser. One of your computer. Using a DHCP server In order to use to talk to each other. If you are setting up , log onto one of several available protocols must be set up a wired network, make sure that you can configure your router using your router's documentation. This is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. Testing...
... connected the network cabling. For instructions, see your Web browser. One of your computer. Using a DHCP server In order to use to talk to each other. If you are setting up , log onto one of several available protocols must be set up a wired network, make sure that you can configure your router using your router's documentation. This is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. Testing...
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... hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Then you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can add a printer to your network. Adding...
... hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Then you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can add a printer to your network. Adding...
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.... For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 34. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the...
.... For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 34. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the...
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... turned on your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. 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 . Type modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use the modem cable that the monitor is plugged in use (for example, someone is noisy when it begins handshaking. The modem is on , the power LED...
... turned on your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. 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 . Type modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use the modem cable that the monitor is plugged in use (for example, someone is noisy when it begins handshaking. The modem is on , the power LED...
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... memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. Networks You cannot connect to your company computer department or network administrator for help. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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...
... memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. Networks You cannot connect to your company computer department or network administrator for help. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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...
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... power cable is plugged into an AC power source. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not turn on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. The printer is on • Make sure that you may need to press so the printer can start printing. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing...
... power cable is plugged into an AC power source. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not turn on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for adding additional memory. The printer is on • Make sure that you may need to press so the printer can start printing. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing...
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... system under most computer problems 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. You can . If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you need to recover your system to factory condition, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. 2 Perform...
... system under most computer problems 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. You can . If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you need to recover your system to factory condition, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. 2 Perform...
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... the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that were pre-installed on your system. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens...
... the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that were pre-installed on your system. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens...
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...-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. Windows installs from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to open the boot menu. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup...
...-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. Windows installs from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to open the boot menu. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup...
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... to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your local dealer or distributor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your monitor. When to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to...
... to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your local dealer or distributor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your monitor. When to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to...
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Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may also cause a false answer condition. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on local power, is available for models with this computer is for emergency use . Radio device regulatory notice...
Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may also cause a false answer condition. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on local power, is available for models with this computer is for emergency use . Radio device regulatory notice...