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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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...inch diskette into this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or...programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). www.eMachines.com 9 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)...
...inch diskette into this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or...programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). www.eMachines.com 9 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)...
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Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a stereo) into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as this connector. This jack is color-coded blue. If your computer is preset at 60 Hz. Plug the ..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a serial device (such as a printer) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) into this switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage...
... scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a stereo) into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as this connector. This jack is color-coded blue. If your computer is preset at 60 Hz. Plug the ..., see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a serial device (such as a printer) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camera) into this switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage...
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...Help and Support. You use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. 28 www.eMachines.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play . For more information about... port locations, "Checking Out Your eMachines Computer" on page 7. Your computer has one or more of the following ports:...
...Help and Support. You use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. 28 www.eMachines.com IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play . For more information about... port locations, "Checking Out Your eMachines Computer" on page 7. Your computer has one or more of the following ports:...
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... D default printer 70 digital camera serial port 11 USB port 9, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 12 DIMM See memory directional keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online...60 DVD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57, 60 using 33 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial number 13 Web address 3 Web site 3 ergonomics 16 84 www...
... D default printer 70 digital camera serial port 11 USB port 9, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 12 DIMM See memory directional keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online...60 DVD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57, 60 using 33 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial number 13 Web address 3 Web site 3 ergonomics 16 84 www...
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... 52 Internet broadband connection 27 buttons 23 troubleshooting 62, 66 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 22 cleaning 42 features 22 PS/2 port 11 troubleshooting 63 USB port 9, 11 keys and buttons application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric...
... 52 Internet broadband connection 27 buttons 23 troubleshooting 62, 66 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 22 cleaning 42 features 22 PS/2 port 11 troubleshooting 63 USB port 9, 11 keys and buttons application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric...
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... objects 25 opening files, folders, and programs 25 pointer 24 PS/2 port 11 right-clicking 25 scroll wheel 24 selecting screen objects 25 troubleshooting 69 USB port 9, 11 moving pointer 25 screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using... 3, 5 opening computer case 46 files 25 folders 25 front bezel 47 programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
... objects 25 opening files, folders, and programs 25 pointer 24 PS/2 port 11 right-clicking 25 scroll wheel 24 selecting screen objects 25 troubleshooting 69 USB port 9, 11 moving pointer 25 screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using... 3, 5 opening computer case 46 files 25 folders 25 front bezel 47 programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
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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... 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 computer 21... 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
... 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... 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 computer 21... 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
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... 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 playing 35 virus protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 ...controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip drive port 9, 11 ...
... 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 playing 35 virus protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 ...controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip drive port 9, 11 ...
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... options and port locations may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive...
... options and port locations may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive...
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Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage selection ... PS/2 keyboard into this connector. Plug a parallel device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner,...
Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage selection ... PS/2 keyboard into this connector. Plug a parallel device (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner,...
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... scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Your computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (...will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your computer. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in 56K modem that you ...
... scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 13. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Your computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (...will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your computer. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in 56K modem that you ...
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...Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you install a ... devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your computer has one purpose. You use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions. Parallel and serial port devices are ...
...Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- www.emachines.com Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device Important Before you install a ... devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your computer has one purpose. You use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for more information about port locations, see the device documentation and installation instructions. Parallel and serial port devices are ...
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..., see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 58. ■ Connect your printer to your access point if the access point includes a USB or parallel port. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Adding a printer to your network Instead of the following: ■ Connect your printer to your network. For information about sharing...
..., see "Sharing drives and printers" on page 58. ■ Connect your printer to your access point if the access point includes a USB or parallel port. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Adding a printer to your network Instead of the following: ■ Connect your printer to your network. For information about sharing...
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... Recovering your problem, restart eMachines System Recovery. If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your system 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore ... in the list (Step 2 on the screen). 5 Click Next. To recover your Internet cable. 137 See "Recovering your system from the disc drives, disconnect all USB devices except the keyboard and mouse, then disconnect your system from the hard drive: 1 Remove all CDs and DVDs from the hard drive" on -screen...
... Recovering your problem, restart eMachines System Recovery. If completing Microsoft System Restore does not solve your system 4 Click a bold date on the calendar (Step 1 on the screen), then click a restore ... in the list (Step 2 on the screen). 5 Click Next. To recover your Internet cable. 137 See "Recovering your system from the disc drives, disconnect all USB devices except the keyboard and mouse, then disconnect your system from the hard drive: 1 Remove all CDs and DVDs from the hard drive" on -screen...
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You need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up all USB peripheral devices. Format and Recover dialog box opens. 6 Click Yes. The System Recovery program starts. 4 Click a system recovery option: Caution The Full System Restore option ... your Internet cable and all personal data files before continuing this restore option. 5 Click Next. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 2 If you purchased your computer.
You need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer's software up all USB peripheral devices. Format and Recover dialog box opens. 6 Click Yes. The System Recovery program starts. 4 Click a system recovery option: Caution The Full System Restore option ... your Internet cable and all personal data files before continuing this restore option. 5 Click Next. CHAPTER 11: Protecting and Recovering Your Files and Software www.emachines.com 2 If you purchased your computer.
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...your saved personal data files. 4 Copy your personal data files by copying them to removable media, such as a diskette, writable CD or DVD, USB flash drive, or Zip disk, or by looking at the file's extension (the part of your old computer's My Documents folder for files" .... Finding your files Many programs automatically save your personal data files in your saved personal data files. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring files You can often identify different data file types by using Find or Search:" on page 149, or "Searching for personal...
...your saved personal data files. 4 Copy your personal data files by copying them to removable media, such as a diskette, writable CD or DVD, USB flash drive, or Zip disk, or by looking at the file's extension (the part of your old computer's My Documents folder for files" .... Finding your files Many programs automatically save your personal data files in your saved personal data files. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring files You can often identify different data file types by using Find or Search:" on page 149, or "Searching for personal...
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... information and tips. Because most installation software is in support for software updates. 150 Newer devices, however, usually require your USB device's installation guide. You are finished. - The Add Printer wizard opens. 7 Install your printer by following these steps.... or scanner USB devices may have special installation instructions. The Control Panel window opens. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can use ...
... information and tips. Because most installation software is in support for software updates. 150 Newer devices, however, usually require your USB device's installation guide. You are finished. - The Add Printer wizard opens. 7 Install your printer by following these steps.... or scanner USB devices may have special installation instructions. The Control Panel window opens. For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 12: Maintaining Your Computer www.emachines.com Transferring your Internet shortcuts You can use ...
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... cables to allow you to lay the bezel on its wires connected to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. Screw 4 Disconnect the card reader's USB cable from your replacement component's front cover may vary from the system board. 162 To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by... the front bezel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in the drive bay. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Replacing the memory card reader Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the system board.
... cables to allow you to lay the bezel on its wires connected to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. Screw 4 Disconnect the card reader's USB cable from your replacement component's front cover may vary from the system board. 162 To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by... the front bezel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in the drive bay. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Replacing the memory card reader Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to the system board.