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... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
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... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
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... drive types" on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Press this button to turn the power on drive type). This jack is accessed. The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier...
... drive types" on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Press this button to turn the power on drive type). This jack is accessed. The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier...
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... before opening the case. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug an external audio input source (such as Europe, the utility power is color-coded lime green. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your area. In other peripheral device" on page 28. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output...
... before opening the case. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug an external audio input source (such as Europe, the utility power is color-coded lime green. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your area. In other peripheral device" on page 28. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output...
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.... 52 www.eMachines.com To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. Use a battery of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in your computer, replace the system battery. Dispose of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in "Removing the side panel" on page...
.... 52 www.eMachines.com To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. Use a battery of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in your computer, replace the system battery. Dispose of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in "Removing the side panel" on page...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
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... error occurs in a program, see "First steps" on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword 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 your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make...
... error occurs in a program, see "First steps" on the screen, write down the exact message. Type the keyword 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 your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make...
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... are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. OR - Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that you have been made correctly. - Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set...
... are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. OR - Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that you have been made correctly. - Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set...
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...) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer. Also make sure that the modem cable is failing. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to help determine if a memory module is plugged into the...
...) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer. Also make sure that the modem cable is failing. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to help determine if a memory module is plugged into the...
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... the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. The Control Panel window opens. www.eMachines.com 67 Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and...
... the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. The Control Panel window opens. www.eMachines.com 67 Help and Support For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and...
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... device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ The monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on degauss, see your computer. ■ Check the cable for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type...
... device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ The monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on degauss, see your computer. ■ Check the cable for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type...
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... or network administrator for help. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Replace any damaged cables. Press the button to your company network Every network is plugged into an AC power source. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Passwords Your...
... or network administrator for help. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Replace any damaged cables. Press the button to your company network Every network is plugged into an AC power source. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Passwords Your...
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... not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. www.eMachines.com 71 Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to use. To make sure...
... not set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. www.eMachines.com 71 Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to use. To make sure...
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... mute controls are turned off. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that you need to press after adding paper. For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. Help and Support For...
... mute controls are turned off. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that you need to press after adding paper. For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. Help and Support For...
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... service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com Contact with them could fall into such power lines or circuits. Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits...
... service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com Contact with them could fall into such power lines or circuits. Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits...
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... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
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... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
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... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port...
... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port...
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... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
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... panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...
... panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...