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...on the marking label. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of power indicated on an unstable cart, stand or table. These openings must not exceed 80% of all warnings and instructions marked on a vibrating surface. Using electrical power • This product should never ... this product where people will walk on the power cord. The overall system load must not be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are used with a three-wire grounded plug. i Information for your electrician for details. Make sure the power outlet is equipped with this...
...on the marking label. Also, make sure that the total ampere rating of power indicated on an unstable cart, stand or table. These openings must not exceed 80% of all warnings and instructions marked on a vibrating surface. Using electrical power • This product should never ... this product where people will walk on the power cord. The overall system load must not be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are used with a three-wire grounded plug. i Information for your electrician for details. Make sure the power outlet is equipped with this...
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... product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need to this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of explosion if battery is a safety feature. : Warning...
... product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need to this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of explosion if battery is a safety feature. : Warning...
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... screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Warning! We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for extended periods of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from...
... screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. Warning! We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for extended periods of the display. • Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking away from...
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... obstructions. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Keep ventilation openings clear of tasks. 6
... obstructions. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Keep ventilation openings clear of tasks. 6
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.... The power supply should always be set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your location before turning on the back of the world, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to 115V or 230V. If your computer. Use the power selection switch on your computer is supplied...
.... The power supply should always be set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your location before turning on the back of the world, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to 115V or 230V. If your computer. Use the power selection switch on your computer is supplied...
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... of the Web page and other Internet conditions. Help For more information about connecting to a Web site in the browser address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. Type connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Connecting to a..., and displays the page on the site that a Web page displays on your Web browser. The speed that you requested. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the ...
... of the Web page and other Internet conditions. Help For more information about connecting to a Web site in the browser address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. Type connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Connecting to a..., and displays the page on the site that a Web page displays on your Web browser. The speed that you requested. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the ...
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The time that it takes to transfer the file to download. 5 Follow the on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that you created. 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then ...
The time that it takes to transfer the file to download. 5 Follow the on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that you created. 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then ...
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...server/dynamic IP address assignment to ISP. If one is working , contact your current setup. Setting up a network. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computer is already installed on the left. Before you must install one. The Ethernet device installed ...your router, be activated. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your Internet service provider. 15 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from ISP to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if...
...server/dynamic IP address assignment to ISP. If one is working , contact your current setup. Setting up a network. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your computer is already installed on the left. Before you must install one. The Ethernet device installed ...your router, be activated. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your Internet service provider. 15 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from ISP to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if...
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...Make sure that you are not allowed. This name identifies the computer to restart your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your computer does not already have a name, type a ...unique computer name in the Computer name box. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5 If your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be unique on the network a...
...Make sure that you are not allowed. This name identifies the computer to restart your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your computer does not already have a name, type a ...unique computer name in the Computer name box. The System Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click Change. 5 If your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be unique on the network a...
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... to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Then you can: • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on each network computer are shared, you can access them as though they were...
... to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Then you can: • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on each network computer are shared, you can access them as though they were...
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... folder will be available to set sharing for this folder (or drive) to uncheck the box. 4 Click Apply, then click OK. The Properties dialog box opens.
... folder will be available to set sharing for this folder (or drive) to uncheck the box. 4 Click Apply, then click OK. The Properties dialog box opens.
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... Panel. Using the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are listed. 23 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the name and icon of the computer containing the drive or folder you can: • View... shared drives and folders • Map a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on the menu. 4 On the Sharing tab, click Share this printer, then click OK...
... Panel. Using the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are listed. 23 The Control Panel window opens. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the name and icon of the computer containing the drive or folder you can: • View... shared drives and folders • Map a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on the menu. 4 On the Sharing tab, click Share this printer, then click OK...
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... computer 1 from computer 2, double-click the shortcut icon. A shortcut is placed on your desktop. 3 Click × to close the window. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Right-click the file..., then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you want to open . 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to open . 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. To access the Documents...
... computer 1 from computer 2, double-click the shortcut icon. A shortcut is placed on your desktop. 3 Click × to close the window. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4 Right-click the file..., then click Copy. 5 Right-click the folder where you want to open . 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to open . 4 Double-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. To access the Documents...
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Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from . You can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. To print files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. 25
Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from . You can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site. To print files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. 25
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..., your ISP may be having technical difficulties. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs...
..., your ISP may be having technical difficulties. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs...
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... that is in the Search box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that makes a difference. The Control Panel window opens. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. These lines do not work correctly. Wiggle the modem cable to...
... that is in the Search box, then press ENTER. • Disconnect any answering machine, fax machine, or printer that makes a difference. The Control Panel window opens. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. These lines do not work correctly. Wiggle the modem cable to...
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...the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone is on your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on the telephone, or another modem is in use... to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. If your Control Panel is in the Search box, then press ENTER. 39 The Control Panel window opens. The modem is not recognized by your computer • Make sure that came with the connection. • Shut down and restart your computer. If ...
...the telephone line is not in use (for example, someone is on your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open or the modem has failed to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on the telephone, or another modem is in use... to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. If your Control Panel is in the Search box, then press ENTER. 39 The Control Panel window opens. The modem is not recognized by your computer • Make sure that came with the connection. • Shut down and restart your computer. If ...
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... the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you can turn down the modem volume. The Control Panel window opens. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your modem tries to connect to close the Phone and Modem Options...
... the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you can turn down the modem volume. The Control Panel window opens. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your modem tries to connect to close the Phone and Modem Options...
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Make sure that it in the printer setup. To set to press so the printer can start printing. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 45 If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The printer is ... the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you may need to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window...
Make sure that it in the printer setup. To set to press so the printer can start printing. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 45 If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The printer is ... the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you may need to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window...
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eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Continue recording discs until the process ... on each type of recovery disc as soon as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each disc, such as possible. 3 Insert a blank disc into...
eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. Continue recording discs until the process ... on each type of recovery disc as soon as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of recovery discs beforehand. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each disc, such as possible. 3 Insert a blank disc into...