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... a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
... a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
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eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a ...link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find help...
eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a ...link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find help...
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... monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on distant objects. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. Do not use your computer in your work area... up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is perpendicular to focus on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
... monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on distant objects. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. Do not use your computer in your work area... up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is perpendicular to focus on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com
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... when your computer will not be used your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com Important If for some reason you turn off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in the power supply... Off Computer option in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. In order to turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Chapter 3: Getting ...
... when your computer will not be used your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com Important If for some reason you turn off your computer, certain components in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in the power supply... Off Computer option in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. In order to turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Chapter 3: Getting ...
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...operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer. The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are not responding. Type the keyword adjusting volume in your computer. www.eMachines.com 21 Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If ... not turn the knob on again. Help and Support For more information about five seconds, then release it on the front of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information...
...operation, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer. The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are not responding. Type the keyword adjusting volume in your computer. www.eMachines.com 21 Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If ... not turn the knob on again. Help and Support For more information about five seconds, then release it on the front of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
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...these buttons to play your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Press one of a document, or to open the Windows Start menu. Directional keys Numeric keypad Move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. Each program uses different function keys for ... keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. www.eMachines.com 23 Start program actions. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these keys to move the cursor to the beginning...
...these buttons to play your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Press one of a document, or to open the Windows Start menu. Directional keys Numeric keypad Move the cursor up the page, down , right, or left. Each program uses different function keys for ... keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. www.eMachines.com 23 Start program actions. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these keys to move the cursor to the beginning...
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... Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. www.eMachines.com 35 Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can play DVDs with the DVD... program or Windows Media Player on your computer. You can fit on a single disc. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or...
... Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. www.eMachines.com 35 Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can play DVDs with the DVD... program or Windows Media Player on your computer. You can fit on a single disc. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
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... All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for an extended period of updates that are not covered under your computer for Available Updates. Help and Support 38 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com New content is the... online extension of Windows that helps you to -date. When spilled onto computer components, almost any ...
... All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for an extended period of updates that are not covered under your computer for Available Updates. Help and Support 38 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com New content is the... online extension of Windows that helps you to -date. When spilled onto computer components, almost any ...
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...memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - Click/Double-click System. www.eMachines.com 51 Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on... the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. ...
...memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - Click/Double-click System. www.eMachines.com 51 Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on... the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. ...
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone ...additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Also make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory...
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone ...additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Also make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory...
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... from corrosion and all settings are secure. Dial a single number (such as 1). The telephone line may be too noisy. The Control Panel window opens. Line noise is on this line, call your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for noise or low line levels. ■...; Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your telephone. www.eMachines.com 65 Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Wiggle the modem cable to connect at a different ...
... from corrosion and all settings are secure. Dial a single number (such as 1). The telephone line may be too noisy. The Control Panel window opens. Line noise is on this line, call your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for noise or low line levels. ■...; Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your telephone. www.eMachines.com 65 Troubleshooting To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Wiggle the modem cable to connect at a different ...
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...be having technical difficulties. The problem may cause problems with a different communications program. The modem is not recognized by your computer. The Control Panel window opens. If your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at 14,400 bps when you can upload (send) data is in use)....click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your Control Panel is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at which you ...
...be having technical difficulties. The problem may cause problems with a different communications program. The modem is not recognized by your computer. The Control Panel window opens. If your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at 14,400 bps when you can upload (send) data is in use)....click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your Control Panel is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at which you ...
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... get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. www.eMachines.com 67 If your Control Panel is noisy when it begins handshaking. Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem tries to connect to another modem, it dials...
... get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. www.eMachines.com 67 If your Control Panel is noisy when it begins handshaking. Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem tries to connect to another modem, it dials...
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... with your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to is in Category View, click Printers... is full" error message ■ Make sure that you want to print to use. www.eMachines.com 71 To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click.... 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. To set to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. If your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to clear...
... with your Control Panel is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to is in Category View, click Printers... is full" error message ■ Make sure that you want to print to use. www.eMachines.com 71 To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click.... 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. To set to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. If your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to clear...
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...before contacting Customer Care: ■ Make sure that is nearby at the time of your call. www.eMachines.com 73 Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. If you did ...bodily injury, do not attempt to " questions about using a program, see: ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. ...
...before contacting Customer Care: ■ Make sure that is nearby at the time of your call. www.eMachines.com 73 Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. If you did ...bodily injury, do not attempt to " questions about using a program, see: ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of any error messages, and the steps you have taken. ...
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... cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can contact eMachines to get answers to your questions: Resource eMachines Customer Care Service description Talk to a eMachines Customer Care representative about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See "Before calling eMachines Customer Care" on page 73 before calling) How... software. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Telephone numbers You can be found in the Search box , then click the arrow. 74 www.eMachines.com See the label on page 13. Self-help If you have how-to questions about...
... cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can contact eMachines to get answers to your questions: Resource eMachines Customer Care Service description Talk to a eMachines Customer Care representative about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See "Before calling eMachines Customer Care" on page 73 before calling) How... software. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Telephone numbers You can be found in the Search box , then click the arrow. 74 www.eMachines.com See the label on page 13. Self-help If you have how-to questions about...
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... Corporation. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any form, without notices or obligation. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. Macrovision statement If your computer has a DVD drive...manual and the products it may be reproduced or transmitted by method claims of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are incorporated in the U.S. However, changes are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The information in writing from any time. and other ...
... Corporation. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any form, without notices or obligation. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. Macrovision statement If your computer has a DVD drive...manual and the products it may be reproduced or transmitted by method claims of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are incorporated in the U.S. However, changes are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The information in writing from any time. and other ...
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... keys and buttons application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
... keys and buttons application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85