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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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... hard drive is color-coded orange. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 33. To identify your model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on drive type). For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power...
... hard drive is color-coded orange. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 33. To identify your model and serial number. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on drive type). For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power...
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Type the keyword troubleshooting in 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 have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are...
Type the keyword troubleshooting in 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 have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are...
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... occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP may be having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Double-check the...
... occur when you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP may be having technical difficulties. See "Desktop PC Back" on your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Double-check the...
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... set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable...
... set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable...
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... default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. www.eMachines.com 71 To set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that you want to work offline. To make sure that the printer is not set to use. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. The Printers and Faxes window opens...
... default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. www.eMachines.com 71 To set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that you want to work offline. To make sure that the printer is not set to use. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. The Printers and Faxes window opens...
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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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... 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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Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into this jack. This jack is color-coded blue. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a modem cable into this port. Your computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or...
Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into this jack. This jack is color-coded blue. Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a modem cable into this port. Your computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or...
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... setup. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in front of Ethernet you are using your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for any required drivers...
... setup. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in front of Ethernet you are using your Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for any required drivers...
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... AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. The Display Properties dialog box opens...
... AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. The Display Properties dialog box opens...
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... hard drive is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that it is not full. ■ If an error message appears on page 154. If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected...
... hard drive is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that it is not full. ■ If an error message appears on page 154. If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected...
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... your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. OR - Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on the hard drive. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. You...
... your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. OR - Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on the hard drive. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. You...
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... your ISP is having multiple programs open the browser. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the telephone...
... your ISP is having multiple programs open the browser. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is set up correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the telephone...
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... correctly. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is set up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 19. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up and connected to update the Program Guide. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Not enough memory" error message Close...
... correctly. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is set up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 19. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up and connected to update the Program Guide. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Not enough memory" error message Close...
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... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on page 108. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see the other end is plugged into a router. ■ Make sure that all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working . Make sure that the other computers on your network ■ Make...
... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on page 108. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see the other end is plugged into a router. ■ Make sure that all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse you know is working . Make sure that the other computers on your network ■ Make...
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.... The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you have an online/offline button that the printer is not set to work offline. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for bent or broken pins...
.... The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you have an online/offline button that the printer is not set to work offline. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for bent or broken pins...
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... graphics 39 PDA memory cards 72 peripheral devices 13 playing audio CD 84 audio file 83, 105 DVD 86 Media Player file 83 multimedia files 83 music CD 84 Windows Media Player file 83 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 13 USB support for 13 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 116 button 9 changing advanced settings 116 changing schemes 115 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems...
... graphics 39 PDA memory cards 72 peripheral devices 13 playing audio CD 84 audio file 83, 105 DVD 86 Media Player file 83 multimedia files 83 music CD 84 Windows Media Player file 83 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 13 USB support for 13 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 116 button 9 changing advanced settings 116 changing schemes 115 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems...
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... computer startup 178 diskette drive 178 display 179 DVD drive 177, 179 DVD/CD drive 177, 179 faxes 186 files 179 general guidelines 176 hard drive 180 Internet connection 180, 185 keyboard 181 LCD panel 179, 187 memory 184 memory card reader 184 modem 184 monitor 187 mouse 188 network 188 passwords 189 power 189 printer 189 safety guidelines 176 screen 179, 187 screen area 187 screen resolution 187 technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning...
... computer startup 178 diskette drive 178 display 179 DVD drive 177, 179 DVD/CD drive 177, 179 faxes 186 files 179 general guidelines 176 hard drive 180 Internet connection 180, 185 keyboard 181 LCD panel 179, 187 memory 184 memory card reader 184 modem 184 monitor 187 mouse 188 network 188 passwords 189 power 189 printer 189 safety guidelines 176 screen 179, 187 screen area 187 screen resolution 187 technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning...