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... power supplies. When you plug the power cord into is provided. • Never push objects of the product and to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to prevent battery...
... power supplies. When you plug the power cord into is provided. • Never push objects of the product and to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to prevent battery...
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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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... second window you'll see contains optional fields that you should keep in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may...
... second window you'll see contains optional fields that you should keep in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may...
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You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). This jack is color-coded green. 3 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. 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 audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and...
You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). This jack is color-coded green. 3 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. 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 audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and...
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.... Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this jack. Make sure that this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into these ports. The switch is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this is set to...
.... Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this jack. Make sure that this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into these ports. The switch is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this is set to...
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... : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound...
... : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound...
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... press ENTER. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the site that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the method you use to connect to your Internet account...
... press ENTER. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the site that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the method you use to connect to your Internet account...
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... To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to each of a wired Ethernet network. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Using a router The most common way to build computer networks in access point. 15 The router is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to set up a wired Ethernet network is...
... To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to each of a wired Ethernet network. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Using a router The most common way to build computer networks in access point. 15 The router is commonly used in offices around the world and can be used to set up a wired Ethernet network is...
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... Internet using for your network, you need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that comes with your ISP. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on installing the card and any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed. If the connection is working...
... Internet using for your network, you need for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that comes with your ISP. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on installing the card and any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed. If the connection is working...
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... and set up a wired network, make sure that your home network is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is a language computers use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is set up on your network. For instructions, see your router's documentation. Using a DHCP server In order to each other. Testing your network...
... and set up a wired network, make sure that your home network is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is a language computers use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is set up on your network. For instructions, see your router's documentation. Using a DHCP server In order to each other. Testing your network...
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... install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer 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. To add...
... install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer 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. To add...
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... cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you do not have been made correctly. - See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have become damaged. See your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your setup poster to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up correctly. Type troubleshooting connections...
... cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you do not have been made correctly. - See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have become damaged. See your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your setup poster to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up correctly. Type troubleshooting connections...
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... screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to another modem is in use). • Use the modem cable that came with the connection...
... screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to another modem is in use). • Use the modem cable that came with the connection...
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... ENTER. Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is clean and free of debris. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your company computer department or network administrator for help. Type network troubleshooting in your home. Make sure that you have copy protection software. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc...
... ENTER. Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is clean and free of debris. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your company computer department or network administrator for help. Type network troubleshooting in your home. Make sure that you have copy protection software. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc...
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... online/offline button that you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. 42 Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you may need to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. Many...
... online/offline button that you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. 42 Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you may need to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. Many...
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... is worth it. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. You can use these discs later for additional system recovery options, you want to reset your system to its...
... is worth it. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. You can use these discs later for additional system recovery options, you want to reset your system to its...
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... installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your recovery discs" on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition. You can still 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...
... installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your recovery discs" on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition. You can still 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...
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... pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your arrow keys to restart your hard drive. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to open the boot menu. This...
... pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your arrow keys to restart your hard drive. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to open the boot menu. This...
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... not listed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on how and where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you keep your screen clean. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions.
... not listed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on how and where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after 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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... condition. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of another device connected to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. Depending on configurations, this equipment is not less than Class I. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT...
... condition. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of another device connected to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. Depending on configurations, this equipment is not less than Class I. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT...
