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...correct setting for an extended period of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to save your work and shut down your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power ... switch on your computer. To verify that has a modem jack. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. The voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of ...
...correct setting for an extended period of the world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to save your work and shut down your computer by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power ... switch on your computer. To verify that has a modem jack. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Protect your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. The voltage selection for your location before turning on the back of ...
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... for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com While in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, unplug the... power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. Important If for long periods. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up .
... for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com While in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer, unplug the... power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. Important If for long periods. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up .
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...and other parts of air that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click LiveUpdate - www.eMachines.com 41 The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. You may want to gather these items and put together a computer cleaning kit:...narrow, straw-like extension ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off your computer. To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription period, you must extend your computer.
...and other parts of air that you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click LiveUpdate - www.eMachines.com 41 The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. You may want to gather these items and put together a computer cleaning kit:...narrow, straw-like extension ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off your computer. To update Norton AntiVirus after the free subscription period, you must extend your computer.
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Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 4 Remove the two thumbscrews from the... opening the case. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "First steps" on page 56. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to internal components.
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 4 Remove the two thumbscrews from the... opening the case. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "First steps" on page 56. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to internal components.
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..." on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. Dispose of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com You will need to install the new battery the same way. The battery pops out of used batteries following the instructions in the BIOS... a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the illustration below. 8 Push the battery release tab. Replace only with the same...
..." on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. Dispose of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com You will need to install the new battery the same way. The battery pops out of used batteries following the instructions in the BIOS... a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the illustration below. 8 Push the battery release tab. Replace only with the same...
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... Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in card. Battery See "Power" on page 72. www.eMachines.com 57 You may be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the... CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that came with your computer. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs...
... Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in card. Battery See "Power" on page 72. www.eMachines.com 57 You may be able to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that the disc label is configured correctly by the... CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that came with your computer. ■ Clean the disc. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs...
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...drive's regional code must match the regional code for the disc is on your DVD drive is determined by the DVD drive. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc...volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that the mute controls are connected correctly and securely. ■ Shut down and restart your computer's delivery address. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com The regional code for the disc. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 21. ...
...drive's regional code must match the regional code for the disc is on your DVD drive is determined by the DVD drive. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc...volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that the mute controls are connected correctly and securely. ■ Shut down and restart your computer's delivery address. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com The regional code for the disc. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 21. ...
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... Error-checking on the diskette. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error checking on the diskette. www.eMachines.com 59 Diskette drive The diskette drive is not recognized ■ Shut down and restart your computer is full" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files on .
... Error-checking on the diskette. Occasionally diskettes are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error checking on the diskette. www.eMachines.com 59 Diskette drive The diskette drive is not recognized ■ Shut down and restart your computer is full" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files on .
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... Control Panel is limited to 48K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the telephone line is not in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your computer has a v.90... receive rate of 14,400 bps. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Your ISP may not support 48K uploads.
... Control Panel is limited to 48K. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the telephone line is not in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your computer has a v.90... receive rate of 14,400 bps. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may cause problems with the modem connection. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Your ISP may not support 48K uploads.
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... optical sensor is clean and free of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. www.eMachines.com 69 Make sure that the mouse port works. If you have a trackball mouse, see "Cleaning the mouse" on page 42. If you...mouse will likely improve its accuracy. Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you have an optical mouse, clean...
... optical sensor is clean and free of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. www.eMachines.com 69 Make sure that the mouse port works. If you have a trackball mouse, see "Cleaning the mouse" on page 42. If you...mouse will likely improve its accuracy. Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you have an optical mouse, clean...