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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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... 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 ii www.eMachines...
... 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 ii www.eMachines...
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DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch...
... resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch...
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... jack, plug the cable for a telephone into these screws before opening the case. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Plug an external audio input source (such as Europe, the utility power is in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this connector. The switch is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output...
... jack, plug the cable for a telephone into these screws before opening the case. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Plug an external audio input source (such as Europe, the utility power is in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this connector. The switch is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for the correct power available. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output...
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... equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer, replace the system battery. The battery pops out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 5 Remove the side panel...
... equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer, replace the system battery. The battery pops out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 5 Remove the side panel...
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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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... 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 are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal...
... 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 are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal...
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... open , performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. OR - Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. If you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged...
... open , performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. OR - Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. If you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged...
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... the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is failing. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic...
... the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is failing. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic...
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... Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com The modem is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at 56K Current FCC...
... Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com The modem is not in use ). ■ Use the modem cable that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at 56K Current FCC...
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... Control Panel window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you can turn down the modem volume. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.eMachines...
... Control Panel window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you can turn down the modem volume. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.eMachines...
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... the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that : ■ The monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. For more light to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light...
... the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that : ■ The monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. For more light to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light...
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... about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The printer is unique. Passwords Your computer does not accept your password Make sure that the printer is free from cuts or damage. Make sure that it on ■ Make sure that your power cord is connected correctly to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Replace any damaged cables. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Power...
... about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The printer is unique. Passwords Your computer does not accept your password Make sure that the printer is free from cuts or damage. Make sure that it on ■ Make sure that your power cord is connected correctly to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Replace any damaged cables. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Power...
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... printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To make sure that you want to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to use. To set to clear the...
... printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To make sure that you want to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to use. To set to clear the...
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... www.eMachines.com You see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned off. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make...
... www.eMachines.com You see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned off. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make...
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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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... 28 side panel 46 system battery 52 Internet broadband connection 27 buttons 23 troubleshooting 62, 66 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 22 cleaning 42 features 22 PS/2 port 11 troubleshooting 63 USB port 9, 11 keys and buttons application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com...
... 28 side panel 46 system battery 52 Internet broadband connection 27 buttons 23 troubleshooting 62, 66 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 22 cleaning 42 features 22 PS/2 port 11 troubleshooting 63 USB port 9, 11 keys and buttons application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com...
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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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... hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 keyboard 63 LCD 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...
... hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 keyboard 63 LCD 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...
