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... maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer's label. The Support page also has links to this guide may vary. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start...
... maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer's label. The Support page also has links to this guide may vary. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start...
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... jack is turned on. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these ports. This jack is color-coded green. 7 www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc 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. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games...
... jack is turned on. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these ports. This jack is color-coded green. 7 www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc 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. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games...
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... have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. If you remove...
... have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on its user guide. 7 Press the card retention lever back into the expansion slot. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. If you remove...
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..., then press ENTER. 74 Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on the screen, write down...
..., then press ENTER. 74 Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on the screen, write down...
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... troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. The non-Media Center computer must be re-installed. 86 You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to update the Program Guide. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your card reader will be connected to the Internet to inspect your system memory. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Type the phrase memory error...
... troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. The non-Media Center computer must be re-installed. 86 You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to update the Program Guide. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your card reader will be connected to the Internet to inspect your system memory. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Type the phrase memory error...
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... User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 91 Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to make sure that the mouse port works...
... User Guide, or "Ethernet" on it that CAPS LOCK is turned off, then retype the password. 91 Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to make sure that the mouse port works...
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... is not set to press after adding paper. www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. See the guide that the printer is not set to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click...
... is not set to press after adding paper. www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. See the guide that the printer is not set to the printer. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click...
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... the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to follow that product's documentation or support...
... the software and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. If you need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on your system, you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to follow that product's documentation or support...
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...also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 52 replacing 52 external audio jack 9 F fan variable-speed 16 faxes troubleshooting 89 files backing up 68 deleting 65 finding 71 opening 23 transferring 70 troubleshooting 79 types 71...
...also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 52 replacing 52 external audio jack 9 F fan variable-speed 16 faxes troubleshooting 89 files backing up 68 deleting 65 finding 71 opening 23 transferring 70 troubleshooting 79 types 71...
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... Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
... Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
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... copper pins in two different types; Before you change anything about 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with the connectors facing away from you access the Internet connection from ISP to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Connecting network cables We recommend using for your current setup. For straight-through cables, used to connect...
... copper pins in two different types; Before you change anything about 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with the connectors facing away from you access the Internet connection from ISP to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Connecting network cables We recommend using for your current setup. For straight-through cables, used to connect...
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... network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from ISP to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. If the connection is not listed, you do not have set up your access point documentation for information about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your wireless cards for your current setup...
... network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from ISP to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. If the connection is not listed, you do not have set up your access point documentation for information about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your wireless cards for your current setup...
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... Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Follow the instructions included with your router or access point is set on the network, then click Properties. Take any firewall software on your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Modify the security settings to match the settings you are unable to connect to your network Instead of your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make...
... Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Follow the instructions included with your router or access point is set on the network, then click Properties. Take any firewall software on your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. Modify the security settings to match the settings you are unable to connect to your network Instead of your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make...
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... additional desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. You may not represent the screens on your computer. For the location of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power...
... additional desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. You may not represent the screens on your computer. For the location of the monitor port on your computer, see the setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power...
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... software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. 2 The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide...
... software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. 2 The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide...
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... drive, see "Using a memory card" on or off. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is color-coded green. 7 www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install...
... drive, see "Using a memory card" on or off. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is color-coded green. 7 www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install...
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... as the original battery that was in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by following the manufacturer's instructions. All settings will be lost when you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to their factory defaults. 4 Shut down all values in "Removing the side panel" on page...
... as the original battery that was in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by following the manufacturer's instructions. All settings will be lost when you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to their factory defaults. 4 Shut down all values in "Removing the side panel" on page...
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... pre-installed at www.emachines.com. Recovery discs take some or all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you need to its factory condition. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous state when everything you can use these discs later...
... pre-installed at www.emachines.com. Recovery discs take some or all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you need to its factory condition. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous state when everything you can use these discs later...
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... Authenticity 3 model number 3, 98 serial number 3, 98 LCD panel cleaning 59 troubleshooting 79, 81 lights See indicators line in jack 9 line out jack 9 M maintenance backing up files 65 BigFix 61 checking for drive errors 63, 85 checking hard drive space 61 cleaning case 58 cleaning CD 60 cleaning computer display 59 cleaning computer screen 59 cleaning DVD 60 cleaning keyboard 59 cleaning monitor 59 cleaning mouse 59 cleaning optical disc 60
... Authenticity 3 model number 3, 98 serial number 3, 98 LCD panel cleaning 59 troubleshooting 79, 81 lights See indicators line in jack 9 line out jack 9 M maintenance backing up files 65 BigFix 61 checking for drive errors 63, 85 checking hard drive space 61 cleaning case 58 cleaning CD 60 cleaning computer display 59 cleaning computer screen 59 cleaning DVD 60 cleaning keyboard 59 cleaning monitor 59 cleaning mouse 59 cleaning optical disc 60
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... connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 79 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 30 parallel port 9 setting default 80 troubleshooting 80 USB port 7, 8 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 22 114 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 26 optical discs 26 recovering defaults 95 drivers 90, 93 programs 90, 93 software 90, 93 system 90 with eMachines Recovery Center 93 with Windows System Restore 94 re-installing...
... connections power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 indicator 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 79 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 30 parallel port 9 setting default 80 troubleshooting 80 USB port 7, 8 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 22 114 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 26 optical discs 26 recovering defaults 95 drivers 90, 93 programs 90, 93 software 90, 93 system 90 with eMachines Recovery Center 93 with Windows System Restore 94 re-installing...