eMachines Setup Guide
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: Warning! If you to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in electric shock and/or...
: Warning! If you to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to rain or water • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in electric shock and/or...
eMachines Setup Guide
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... power source problems 7 Checking the voltage selection 8 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . . 9 Connecting a dial-up modem 9 Using the World Wide Web 10 Connecting to a Web site 11 Downloading files 12 Ethernet networking 13 Wired Ethernet networking 13 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 18 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 21 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 23 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 27 First steps 28 Troubleshooting 28 Add-in cards 29 Audio 29 CD or DVD drives...
... power source problems 7 Checking the voltage selection 8 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . . 9 Connecting a dial-up modem 9 Using the World Wide Web 10 Connecting to a Web site 11 Downloading files 12 Ethernet networking 13 Wired Ethernet networking 13 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 18 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 21 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 23 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 27 First steps 28 Troubleshooting 28 Add-in cards 29 Audio 29 CD or DVD drives...
eMachines Setup Guide
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Contents Expansion cards 31 File management 31 Hard drive 31 Internet 33 Keyboard 35 Memory 35 Memory card reader 36 Modem (cable or DSL 36 Modem (dial-up 36 Monitor 40 Mouse 41 Networks 42 Optical disc drives 42 Passwords 44 Power 44 Printer 44 Sound 46 Recovering your system 47 Creating recovery discs 48 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 49 Returning your system to its factory condition . 50 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 52 What is Labelflash...
Contents Expansion cards 31 File management 31 Hard drive 31 Internet 33 Keyboard 35 Memory 35 Memory card reader 36 Modem (cable or DSL 36 Modem (dial-up 36 Monitor 40 Mouse 41 Networks 42 Optical disc drives 42 Passwords 44 Power 44 Printer 44 Sound 46 Recovering your system 47 Creating recovery discs 48 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 49 Returning your system to its factory condition . 50 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 52 What is Labelflash...
eMachines Setup Guide
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... configure the power button to turn the power on or off. This jack is color-coded green. 2 Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. This jack is color-coded pink. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive...
... configure the power button to turn the power on or off. This jack is color-coded green. 2 Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. This jack is color-coded pink. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive...
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... port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this connector. This jack is preset at the factory. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack. Plug the power cord into this jack. 3 Plug a PS/2 keyboard into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this port. The switch is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this port. Stereo out: Plug your area. Plug an Ethernet network cable...
... port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this connector. This jack is preset at the factory. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack. Plug the power cord into this jack. 3 Plug a PS/2 keyboard into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this port. The switch is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this port. Stereo out: Plug your area. Plug an Ethernet network cable...
eMachines Setup Guide
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Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 4 Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). 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. Stereo out: Plug your side left speakers into this...
Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 4 Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). 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. Stereo out: Plug your side left speakers into this...
eMachines Setup Guide
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... Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to start your Web browser. Click (Start), then click Internet. Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources on the complexity of your screen depends on the...
... Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to start your Web browser. Click (Start), then click Internet. Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources on the complexity of your screen depends on the...
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... speeds. Using a router The most common way to each of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in access point. 13 The router is an example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a wired Ethernet network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network...
... speeds. Using a router The most common way to each of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in access point. 13 The router is an example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a wired Ethernet network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network...
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... installed, make sure that your Internet service provider. 15 To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your ISP. The Ethernet device installed in front of Network adapters. Setting up your network, you must install one is listed. Before you begin setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your current setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager...
... installed, make sure that your Internet service provider. 15 To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your ISP. The Ethernet device installed in front of Network adapters. Setting up your network, you must install one is listed. Before you begin setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your current setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager...
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... any network computer. Connecting network cables We recommend using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each end. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are attached to copper pins in two different types; Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if you access the Internet connection...
... any network computer. Connecting network cables We recommend using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on each end. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are attached to copper pins in two different types; Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if you access the Internet connection...
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... port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat 3 for each computer you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into any numbered port...
... port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat 3 for each computer you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into any numbered port...
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... add a printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer are shared, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on network printers Sharing drives...
... add a printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer are shared, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on network printers Sharing drives...
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... Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See your modem. OR - Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 33 You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service...
... Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See your modem. OR - Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 33 You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service...
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... that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Handshaking is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is connected to the video port on the back of your modem tries to connect to another modem, it begins handshaking. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should...
... that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Handshaking is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is connected to the video port on the back of your modem tries to connect to another modem, it begins handshaking. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should...
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Help For more information about display types, see your monitor and video card documentation. The text on the display is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. For more information about color uniformity. Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is dim or difficult to make sure that the mouse port works. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across...
Help For more information about display types, see your monitor and video card documentation. The text on the display is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. For more information about color uniformity. Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is dim or difficult to make sure that the mouse port works. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across...
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... a DVD drive. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your company computer department or network administrator for help. Type network troubleshooting in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 42 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...
... a DVD drive. • Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your company computer department or network administrator for help. Type network troubleshooting in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 42 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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... to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that you have an online/offline button that the printer is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. If your Control Panel is in the printer setup. The printer is on installing the printer driver...
... to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that you have an online/offline button that the printer is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. If your Control Panel is in the printer setup. The printer is on installing the printer driver...
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... create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. Problem solving may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 27 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on...
... create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. Problem solving may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 27 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on...
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... reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you can access important files on page 51. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that were pre-installed on your hard drive. 50 eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows OS...
... reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you can access important files on page 51. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that were pre-installed on your hard drive. 50 eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows OS...
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... arrow keys to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. The boot menu is where you its progress. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you to continue. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. 4 Click OK. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your hard drive. 2 During startup...
... arrow keys to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. The boot menu is where you its progress. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you to continue. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. 4 Click OK. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your hard drive. 2 During startup...