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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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... information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is accessed. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. www.eMachines.com 9 Contains your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on or off. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on...
... information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. The button lights when the computer is accessed. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the optional diskette drive. www.eMachines.com 9 Contains your drive, see "Identifying drive types" on or off. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on...
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... this when your computer is in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as this jack. The switch is operating in an environment such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is color-coded blue. The power supply should be set to 230.
... this when your computer is in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as this jack. The switch is operating in an environment such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is color-coded blue. The power supply should be set to 230.
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... surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. The battery pops out of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Replace only...
... surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. The battery pops out of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Replace only...
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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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... a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen...
... a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen...
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.... If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that you do not have been made correctly. - Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. If you have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not...
.... If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up modem, make sure that you do not have been made correctly. - Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. If you have lost your Internet connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not...
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... that your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting...
... that your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting...
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... box. The Control Panel window opens. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. The modem is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you can turn down the modem volume. If your Control Panel is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. To turn down the...
... box. The Control Panel window opens. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. The modem is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you can turn down the modem volume. If your Control Panel is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. To turn down the...
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... more light to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer. ■ You demagnetize the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on degauss, see your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ The monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. These wires are...
... more light to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer. ■ You demagnetize the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on degauss, see your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ The monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. These wires are...
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... free from cuts or damage. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Replace any damaged cables. Make sure that your computer. Power Your computer will not turn on ■ Make sure that it on but will not turn on , and working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn it is connected to an electrical outlet, turned on ■ Make...
... free from cuts or damage. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Replace any damaged cables. Make sure that your computer. Power Your computer will not turn on ■ Make sure that it on but will not turn on , and working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn it is connected to an electrical outlet, turned on ■ Make...
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... and Support. www.eMachines.com 71 The Control Panel window opens. To make sure that the printer is in the Search box , then click the arrow. If your Control Panel is not set a default printer: 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. The Control Panel window opens. To set to work offline. Troubleshooting ■...
... and Support. www.eMachines.com 71 The Control Panel window opens. To make sure that the printer is in the Search box , then click the arrow. If your Control Panel is not set a default printer: 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. The Control Panel window opens. To set to work offline. Troubleshooting ■...
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...; Make sure that the speakers are turned on. ■ Make sure that you are using external speakers, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that mute controls are turned up. You see the speaker setup poster to press after adding paper. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you need to check your speaker connections. Help and Support...
...; Make sure that the speakers are turned on. ■ Make sure that you are using external speakers, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that mute controls are turned up. You see the speaker setup poster to press after adding paper. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you need to check your speaker connections. Help and Support...
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... grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric 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 Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be...
... grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric 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 Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be...
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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...
