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...; Slots and openings are provided for plug as possible. i Turning the product off before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Do not use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device...
...; Slots and openings are provided for plug as possible. i Turning the product off before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Do not use this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as disconnecting device...
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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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...://registration.emachines.com. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. Another Option Another way to Register During the initial startup of computer. After we receive your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your product registration, you will help us to some useful...
...://registration.emachines.com. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. Another Option Another way to Register During the initial startup of computer. After we receive your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your product registration, you will help us to some useful...
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The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded pink. 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 button to turn the power on or off. Press this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 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...
The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded pink. 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 button to turn the power on or off. Press this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. 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...
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... 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 your front left and right speakers into this port. Make sure that this jack. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this is preset at the factory. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your area. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable...
... 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 your front left and right speakers into this port. Make sure that this jack. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this is preset at the factory. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your area. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable...
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... video connections. 5 Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack. Plug your rear right and left and right 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 center speaker and subwoofer into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. Component Icon Center...
... video connections. 5 Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack. Plug your rear right and left and right 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 center speaker and subwoofer into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. Component Icon Center...
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... Search Help box, then press ENTER. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you requested. The speed that you may need to start your Web browser. Click (Start), then click Internet. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer...
... Search Help box, then press ENTER. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you requested. The speed that you may need to start your Web browser. Click (Start), then click Internet. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer...
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... access point to set up a wired Ethernet network is made up a router, see the router's documentation. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in access point. 15 A DHCP network configuration uses...
... access point to set up a wired Ethernet network is made up a router, see the router's documentation. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in access point. 15 A DHCP network configuration uses...
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... for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you do not have Ethernet already installed. When buying your router, be activated. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for your network, you are using your current setup. Plug your Ethernet cable into your Ethernet cards for instructions...
... for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you do not have Ethernet already installed. When buying your router, be activated. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need for your network, you are using your current setup. Plug your Ethernet cable into your Ethernet cards for instructions...
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Using a DHCP server In order to each computer you can configure your router using your Web browser. For instructions, see your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is automatically installed as for Internet communications. One of several available protocols must be set up your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be...
Using a DHCP server In order to each computer you can configure your router using your Web browser. For instructions, see your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is automatically installed as for Internet communications. One of several available protocols must be set up your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be...
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... access point includes a USB or parallel port. Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing resources With a network, you can access them as though they were attached directly to your computer. Then you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. To add...
... access point includes a USB or parallel port. Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing resources With a network, you can access them as though they were attached directly to your computer. Then you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. To add...
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... cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. See your modem. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 You cannot connect to make sure that you do not have become damaged. If you are using...
... cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. See your modem. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 You cannot connect to make sure that you do not have become damaged. If you are using...
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... • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Monitor The screen resolution is working and plugged into the appropriate port on the telephone, or another modem, it begins handshaking. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Handshaking is plugged in use (for example, someone is on your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. The computer is running but...
... • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Monitor The screen resolution is working and plugged into the appropriate port on the telephone, or another modem, it begins handshaking. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Handshaking is plugged in use (for example, someone is on your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. The computer is running but...
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... copy protection software. Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about 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 enabled. 39 Type network troubleshooting in your home. For more information about setting up...
... copy protection software. Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about 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 enabled. 39 Type network troubleshooting in your home. For more information about setting up...
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... instructions for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you may need to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is on installing the printer driver. See the guide that came with your computer. Most printers have an online/offline button that you need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is out of paper" error message After adding...
... instructions for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you may need to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is on installing the printer driver. See the guide that came with your computer. Most printers have an online/offline button that you need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is out of paper" error message After adding...
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.... For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 25 or in "Troubleshooting" on page 46. Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you need to recover your system under most computer problems by following the information in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Returning your system to its factory condition. You can use these discs later for...
.... For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 25 or in "Troubleshooting" on page 46. Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you need to recover your system under most computer problems by following the information in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Returning your system to its factory condition. You can use these discs later for...
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eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. 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 cannot run Windows OS, see "Recovering from your recovery discs" on page 48. Caution Continuing the process will be...
eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. 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 cannot run Windows OS, see "Recovering from your recovery discs" on page 48. Caution Continuing the process will be...
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... system setup. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you can select which device to start from your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to continue. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting...
... system setup. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you can select which device to start from your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to continue. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting...
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... troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If you keep your screen clean. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your mouse 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...
... troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If you keep your screen clean. To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your mouse 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...
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... standard is for wireless use . Depending on the drive. Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. In order to different numbers are spaced such that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is located on configurations, this equipment is a laser product. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not operate.
... standard is for wireless use . Depending on the drive. Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. In order to different numbers are spaced such that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is located on configurations, this equipment is a laser product. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not operate.