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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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... DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 28. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external...
... DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 28. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external...
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...; drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these screws before opening the case. Plug a monitor into this jack. This jack is color-coded lime green. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning...
...; drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these screws before opening the case. Plug a monitor into this jack. This jack is color-coded lime green. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning...
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... key. The battery pops out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. You will need to install the new battery the same way. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Replace only with the same or equivalent type...
... key. The battery pops out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. You will need to install the new battery the same way. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Replace only with the same or equivalent type...
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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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... diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help...
... diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help...
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... browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. If you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on page 64. OR - Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. See "Desktop PC Back" on your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network...
... browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. If you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on page 64. OR - Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. See "Desktop PC Back" on your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network...
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... temporarily disable the service. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot...
... temporarily disable the service. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot...
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... Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem tries to connect to another modem, it dials and connects When your modem, then click Properties. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you get an error such as port already open or...
... Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem tries to connect to another modem, it dials and connects When your modem, then click Properties. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you get an error such as port already open or...
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... the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com If the monitor is turned on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor is a critical part of the way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence. Why is connected to the video port on , the power LED should be lit...
... the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com If the monitor is turned on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor is a critical part of the way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence. Why is connected to the video port on , the power LED should be lit...
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... the cable between the printer and your computer is plugged into the outlet and turn on , and working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Passwords Your computer...
... the cable between the printer and your computer is plugged into the outlet and turn on , and working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Passwords Your computer...
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... icon. If your Control Panel is not set to work offline. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to use. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. To make sure that the...
... icon. If your Control Panel is not set to work offline. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to use. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. To make sure that the...
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..." error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 21. ■ If you are using external speakers, see "Adjusting the volume" on . ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned off. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■...
..." error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 21. ■ If you are using external speakers, see "Adjusting the volume" on . ■ Make sure that the volume controls are turned off. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■...
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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...