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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ... 22 Using optical drives 24 Features 24 Loading an optical disc 24 Identifying optical drive types 24 Playing discs 26 Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 i
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ... 22 Using optical drives 24 Features 24 Loading an optical disc 24 Identifying optical drive types 24 Playing discs 26 Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 i
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... types 28 Using a memory card 28 Adjusting the volume 29 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static ... Removing the front bezel 36 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 42 Replacing the media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and...
... types 28 Using a memory card 28 Adjusting the volume 29 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static ... Removing the front bezel 36 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 42 Replacing the media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and...
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www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 Defragmenting the hard drive 67 Backing up files 68 Scheduling maintenance tasks 69 ... drives 75 Display 77 DVD drives 77 Ethernet 78 Expansion cards 79 File management 79 Hard drive 80 Internet 81 Keyboard 82 Media Center 83 Memory 86 Memory card reader 86 Modem (cable or DSL 87 Modem (dial-up 87 Monitor 90 Mouse 91 Networks 91 Passwords 91 Power 92 Printer 92...
www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 Defragmenting the hard drive 67 Backing up files 68 Scheduling maintenance tasks 69 ... drives 75 Display 77 DVD drives 77 Ethernet 78 Expansion cards 79 File management 79 Hard drive 80 Internet 81 Keyboard 82 Media Center 83 Memory 86 Memory card reader 86 Modem (cable or DSL 87 Modem (dial-up 87 Monitor 90 Mouse 91 Networks 91 Passwords 91 Power 92 Printer 92...
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Front Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack 6
Front Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack 6
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... ports. 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 pink. For more .../Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone 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...
... ports. 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 pink. For more .../Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone 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...
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Chapter 3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
Chapter 3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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... a device that the slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives), so data can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card reader. Double-click the drive letter (for each...
... a device that the slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives), so data can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. Each slot is empty, or you could damage the card reader. Double-click the drive letter (for each...
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...computer to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the taskbar. You can adjust volume using your computer. www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable ...the memory card reader. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer. For more information, see "Using...
...computer to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the taskbar. You can adjust volume using your computer. www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable ...the memory card reader. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn off the computer. For more information, see "Using...
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Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the media panel • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 33
Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the media panel • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 33
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...the color panel against the front bezel, slide the panel release lever back to engage the panel's internal locking tabs. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your ...computer on your computer. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you hear or feel a click, which is now fully locked into place. Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Slide...
...the color panel against the front bezel, slide the panel release lever back to engage the panel's internal locking tabs. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your ...computer on your computer. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you hear or feel a click, which is now fully locked into place. Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Slide...
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... the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the... "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. 7 Return your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.emachines.com 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9...
... the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the... "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. 7 Return your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.emachines.com 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9...
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Important The appearance and features of your computer can contain various features, including headphone and microphone jacks, USB ports, and memory card reader slots. To replace the media panel: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove ...
Important The appearance and features of your computer can contain various features, including headphone and microphone jacks, USB ports, and memory card reader slots. To replace the media panel: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Remove ...
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...out of your computer, then slide it and the heat sink into the new system board by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all memory modules by following the directions in "Replacing the heat sink and processor" on page 49, then install it out of the case... it into the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to your computer. 6 Remove the eight system board screws. www.emachines.com 3 Remove all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you ...
...out of your computer, then slide it and the heat sink into the new system board by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all memory modules by following the directions in "Replacing the heat sink and processor" on page 49, then install it out of the case... it into the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to your computer. 6 Remove the eight system board screws. www.emachines.com 3 Remove all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you ...
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Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. 56
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. 56
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www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 79. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 24. ... To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 94. Occasionally, discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or...
www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 79. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 24. ... To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 94. Occasionally, discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or...
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...uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see your computer. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Reboot your computer, and your card reader will be replayed on another computer running...-Media Center computer must be connected to the Internet to DVD can be re-installed. 86 Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You want to play recorded programs on any computer that your Internet ...
...uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see your computer. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Reboot your computer, and your card reader will be replayed on another computer running...-Media Center computer must be connected to the Internet to DVD can be re-installed. 86 Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You want to play recorded programs on any computer that your Internet ...
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...Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. See the guide that the printer is not set to the printer. To make sure ...that you may want to add additional memory to work offline. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Most printers have been printed before sending additional...
...Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. See the guide that the printer is not set to the printer. To make sure ...that you may want to add additional memory to work offline. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. Most printers have been printed before sending additional...
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... buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 87 Caps Lock indicator 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 52 inserting memory card 28 installing memory card 28 removing memory card 28 replacing expansion 52 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 79 troubleshooting Ethernet 78 troubleshooting expansion 79 troubleshooting... memory card 86 types of memory cards supported 28 case closing 37 opening 35 CD cleaning 62 copying 27 inserting 24 playing audio 26...
... buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 87 Caps Lock indicator 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 52 inserting memory card 28 installing memory card 28 removing memory card 28 replacing expansion 52 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 79 troubleshooting Ethernet 78 troubleshooting expansion 79 troubleshooting... memory card 86 types of memory cards supported 28 case closing 37 opening 35 CD cleaning 62 copying 27 inserting 24 playing audio 26...
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Index replacing 42 See also optical drive troubleshooting 75 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 62 case 60 CD 62 computer screen 61 DVD 62 keyboard 61 LCD panel 61 mouse 61 ...
Index replacing 42 See also optical drive troubleshooting 75 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 62 case 60 CD 62 computer screen 61 DVD 62 keyboard 61 LCD panel 61 mouse 61 ...
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www.emachines.com See memory directional keys 21 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk Defragmenter 67 display cleaning 61 troubleshooting 77 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs ... adding 42 identifying 25 replacing 42 See 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...
www.emachines.com See memory directional keys 21 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk Defragmenter 67 display cleaning 61 troubleshooting 77 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs ... adding 42 identifying 25 replacing 42 See 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...