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... or plug is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a qualified technician to restore the product to this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may interfere with the performance of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Product servicing...
... or plug is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a qualified technician to restore the product to this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that may interfere with the performance of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Product servicing...
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... power source problems 7 Checking the voltage selection 8 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . . 9 Connecting a dial-up modem 9 Using the World Wide Web 10 Connecting to a Web site 11 Downloading files 12 Ethernet networking 13 Wired Ethernet networking 13 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 18 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 21 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 23 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 27 First steps 28 Troubleshooting 28 Add-in cards 29 Audio 29 CD or DVD drives...
... power source problems 7 Checking the voltage selection 8 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . . 9 Connecting a dial-up modem 9 Using the World Wide Web 10 Connecting to a Web site 11 Downloading files 12 Ethernet networking 13 Wired Ethernet networking 13 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 18 Testing your network 20 Adding a printer to your network 21 Sharing resources 21 Using the network 23 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 27 First steps 28 Troubleshooting 28 Add-in cards 29 Audio 29 CD or DVD drives...
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Contents Expansion cards 31 File management 31 Hard drive 31 Internet 33 Keyboard 35 Memory 35 Memory card reader 36 Modem (cable or DSL 36 Modem (dial-up 36 Monitor 40 Mouse 41 Networks 42 Optical disc drives 42 Passwords 44 Power 44 Printer 44 Sound 46 Recovering your system 47 Creating recovery discs 48 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 49 Returning your system to its factory condition . 50 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 52 What is Labelflash...
Contents Expansion cards 31 File management 31 Hard drive 31 Internet 33 Keyboard 35 Memory 35 Memory card reader 36 Modem (cable or DSL 36 Modem (dial-up 36 Monitor 40 Mouse 41 Networks 42 Optical disc drives 42 Passwords 44 Power 44 Printer 44 Sound 46 Recovering your system 47 Creating recovery discs 48 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 49 Returning your system to its factory condition . 50 Creating Labelflash Disc Labels 52 What is Labelflash...
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..., keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug a microphone into this jack. Some illustrations 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. 2 Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your computer because hardware options and port locations may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD...
..., keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug a microphone into this jack. Some illustrations 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. 2 Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your computer because hardware options and port locations may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD...
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... g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack Description Connects to the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into this is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. The switch is user configurable for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into these ports. Plug the power cord into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. Plug a microphone into this illustration. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such...
... g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack Description Connects to the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into this is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. The switch is user configurable for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into these ports. Plug the power cord into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. Plug a microphone into this illustration. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such...
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... high definition digital video connections. 4 Plug your computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : 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 center speaker and subwoofer...
... high definition digital video connections. 4 Plug your computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : 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 center speaker and subwoofer...
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... box, then press ENTER. Type connecting to your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 11 The Web browser locates the server computer on the method you use to connect to your Web browser. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Additionally, the speed of the Web page...
... box, then press ENTER. Type connecting to your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 11 The Web browser locates the server computer on the method you use to connect to your Web browser. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Additionally, the speed of the Web page...
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... network device. The network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 13 To create a wired Ethernet network, you to the router or use a router that has a built-in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to set...
... network device. The network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 13 To create a wired Ethernet network, you to the router or use a router that has a built-in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to set...
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... any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is working , contact your broadband connection works Important If you must install one. If one is not listed, you do not have for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your Internet service provider. 15 The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your ISP. Setting up a network. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel...
... any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is working , contact your broadband connection works Important If you must install one. If one is not listed, you do not have for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your Internet service provider. 15 The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your ISP. Setting up a network. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel...
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... card and any network computer. To determine which type of cable you have, hold both connectors are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to right). Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using for more than two computers and you will be connecting your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable...
... card and any network computer. To determine which type of cable you have, hold both connectors are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to right). Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using for more than two computers and you will be connecting your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable...
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... light on the front of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn...
... light on the front of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into any numbered port on the router (except the WAN port). Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn...
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... Computer. 21 Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to install the printer drivers on page 21. • Connect your printer to your printer...
... Computer. 21 Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to install the printer drivers on page 21. • Connect your printer to your printer...
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... "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 modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See your modem. OR - Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 33 For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support...
... "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 modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See your modem. OR - Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 33 For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support...
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... volume. The Control Panel window opens. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. • Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on . If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you want to adjust, then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK...
... volume. The Control Panel window opens. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. • Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on . If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you want to adjust, then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK...
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... monitor and video card documentation. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings. • Reinstall the device driver. • Connect a monitor that the mouse port works. Type screen resolution in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse...
... monitor and video card documentation. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to read • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings. • Reinstall the device driver. • Connect a monitor that the mouse port works. Type screen resolution in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse...
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... software. Make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and holding F1 while your company computer department or network administrator for help. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is configured correctly by following the instructions in the drive...
... software. Make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and holding F1 while your company computer department or network administrator for help. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is configured correctly by following the instructions in the drive...
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... is connected to work offline. To set to the correct port. • Make sure that you want to print to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make...
... is connected to work offline. To set to the correct port. • Make sure that you want to print to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you may need to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make...
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... all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system to its factory condition. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to create, but for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 49. If...
... all of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system to its factory condition. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to create, but for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 49. If...
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... Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Returning your system to its factory condition. Recovering from your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, 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. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all software and drivers...
... Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Returning your system to its factory condition. Recovering from your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, 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. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all software and drivers...
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... a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you can select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. 3 Click Next to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you inserted. 51 Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn...
... a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you can select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. 3 Click Next to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you inserted. 51 Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn...
