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... of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the product. These openings must not be sure to unplug the power cord from the power supplies. Information for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Do not use...
... of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on the product. These openings must not be sure to unplug the power cord from the power supplies. Information for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Do not use...
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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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... our website at http://registration.emachines.com. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. After we receive your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Some illustrations in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster...
... our website at http://registration.emachines.com. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. After we receive your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Some illustrations in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster...
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..., recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug a microphone into these ports. This jack is color-coded pink. 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...
..., recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug a microphone into these ports. This jack is color-coded pink. 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...
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... is user configurable for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this port. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this connector. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such...
... is user configurable for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this port. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this connector. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such...
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Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. 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...
Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. 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...
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... and Support. Type connecting to start your Web browser. 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 connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Additionally, the speed of...
... and Support. Type connecting to start your Web browser. 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 connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Additionally, the speed of...
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... a wired Ethernet network. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The router is an example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. The network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds.
... a wired Ethernet network. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. The router is an example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. The network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds.
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... your Ethernet cards for your network, you need for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you should contact your ISP for any required drivers. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for instructions on your Internet service provider. Use the documentation that comes with your current setup. If the connection is already installed on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic...
... your Ethernet cards for your network, you need for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you should contact your ISP for any required drivers. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for instructions on your Internet service provider. Use the documentation that comes with your current setup. If the connection is already installed on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic...
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... network cabling. Using a DHCP server In order to use to talk to each other. For instructions, see your computer. Testing your network Now that you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on your network. When networking is set up in Windows, TCP/IP is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection...
... network cabling. Using a DHCP server In order to use to talk to each other. For instructions, see your computer. Testing your network Now that you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on your network. When networking is set up in Windows, TCP/IP is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection...
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... or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Then you can add a printer to your network. Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer...
... or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Then you can add a printer to your network. Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your printer to install the printer drivers on each network computer...
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... the Ethernet network jack. See your modem. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have been made correctly. - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR - You cannot connect to make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure...
... the Ethernet network jack. See your modem. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have been made correctly. - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR - You cannot connect to make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure...
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...; Run Windows modem diagnostics. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to another modem is in use (for example, someone is on the telephone, or another modem, it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to the center position. 37 Type modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. Some...
...; Run Windows modem diagnostics. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to another modem is in use (for example, someone is on the telephone, or another modem, it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to the center position. 37 Type modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. Some...
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... about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Type network troubleshooting in your home. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to play a DVD, make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display...
... about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Type network troubleshooting in your home. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to play a DVD, make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display...
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... online. See the guide that you need to press after adding paper. 42 Many printers have an online/offline button that came with your computer. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on • Make sure that you may want to add additional memory to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is online. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will...
... online. See the guide that you need to press after adding paper. 42 Many printers have an online/offline button that came with your computer. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on • Make sure that you may want to add additional memory to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is online. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will...
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... significant hardware and software problems. 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 should create a set of recovery discs as soon as you can. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see...
... significant hardware and software problems. 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 should create a set of recovery discs as soon as you can. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see...
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... pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive. 47 eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. You...
... pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive. 47 eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. You...
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..., then press ALT+F10 during startup. This process may take several minutes. Windows installs from the recovery disc you can select which device to open the boot menu. Recovering from factory default. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts for first-time system setup. The boot menu is where you inserted. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive.
..., then press ALT+F10 during startup. This process may take several minutes. Windows installs from the recovery disc you can select which device to open the boot menu. Recovering from factory default. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts for first-time system setup. The boot menu is where you inserted. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive.
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... the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index...
... the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index...
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... located on configurations, this equipment is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of a call attempt and the beginning of another device connected...
... located on configurations, this equipment is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of a call attempt and the beginning of another device connected...
