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... not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. These openings must not be placed near water. • Do not place this document for plug as possible. CAUTION for accessibility Be sure that could be sure to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord...
... not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. These openings must not be placed near water. • Do not place this document for plug as possible. CAUTION for accessibility Be sure that could be sure to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord...
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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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... will give you access to register your country and follow the simple instructions. How to visit our website at http://registration.emachines.com. After we receive your model of your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your notebook or desktop, a window will invite you should keep in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that you ! Chapter...
... will give you access to register your country and follow the simple instructions. How to visit our website at http://registration.emachines.com. After we receive your model of your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your notebook or desktop, a window will invite you should keep in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that you ! Chapter...
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... this button to turn the power on . This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these ports. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse...
... this button to turn the power on . This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these ports. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse...
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... plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into this port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. Plug the power cord into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for your front left and right speakers into this connector. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may...
... plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into this port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. Plug the power cord into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for your front left and right speakers into this connector. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may...
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Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Enables fast external disk access. Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such...
Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Enables fast external disk access. Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such...
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... browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The speed that you may need to your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to start your screen...
... browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The speed that you may need to your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to start your screen...
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Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in offices around the world and can be used in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Using a router The most common way to set up a wired Ethernet network is an example of two or...
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in offices around the world and can be used in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Using a router The most common way to set up a wired Ethernet network is an example of two or...
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To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have for setting up your network, you are using your current setup. Use the documentation that comes with...
To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have for setting up your network, you are using your current setup. Use the documentation that comes with...
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... server." Testing your network Now that you are setting up a wired network, make sure that your home network is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. For instructions, see your computer. If you have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing...
... server." Testing your network Now that you are setting up a wired network, make sure that your home network is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. For instructions, see your computer. If you have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing...
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... Internet connection, drives, and printers. After the drives and printers on page 21. • Connect your printer to your computer. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing drives and printers With a network, 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...
... Internet connection, drives, and printers. After the drives and printers on page 21. • Connect your printer to your computer. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing drives and printers With a network, 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...
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... disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have been made correctly. • Make sure that your account with your setup poster to make sure that the connections have become damaged. You cannot connect to the Internet • If you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your ISP technical support...
... disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have been made correctly. • Make sure that your account with your setup poster to make sure that the connections have become damaged. You cannot connect to the Internet • If you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your ISP technical support...
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.... Type modem troubleshooting in use (for example, someone is on the telephone, or another device, make sure that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Handshaking is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. See your setup poster to the center position. 37 The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is plugged in and turned...
.... Type modem troubleshooting in use (for example, someone is on the telephone, or another device, make sure that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Handshaking is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. See your setup poster to the center position. 37 The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is plugged in and turned...
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Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by the disc drive. • If you are enabled. 39 Make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to play a DVD, make sure that you have copy protection software. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its...
Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by the disc drive. • If you are enabled. 39 Make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to play a DVD, make sure that you have copy protection software. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its...
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... not turn on • Make sure that you have selected it is online. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you want to add additional memory to press. • Make sure that the power cable is online. See the guide that the printer is on installing the printer driver. The printer is not set to work offline...
... not turn on • Make sure that you have selected it is online. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you want to add additional memory to press. • Make sure that the power cable is online. See the guide that the printer is on installing the printer driver. The printer is not set to work offline...
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... the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 46. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to its factory condition. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on...
... the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 46. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to its factory condition. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on...
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... run Windows OS and your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows OS, see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating...
... run Windows OS and your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows OS, see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating...
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... box prompts you can select which device to start from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to restart your computer. This process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you its progress. Windows installs from factory default. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the...
... box prompts you can select which device to start from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to restart your computer. This process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you its progress. Windows installs from factory default. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the...
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... the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your area. 53 You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on page 16 • If you keep your screen clean. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions.
... the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your area. 53 You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on page 16 • If you keep your screen clean. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions.
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... Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. In order to operate within the limits for wireless use . Depending on the drive. Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device. There is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on configurations, this computer is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 5 seconds...
... Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. In order to operate within the limits for wireless use . Depending on the drive. Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device. There is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on configurations, this computer is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 5 seconds...