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Turns the insert function on . Controls scrolling in the main part of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to enter alternate character codes or functions. Displays the short menu for the selected location. It corresponds to the right button of the keyboard are described in the following table serve special functions when your operating system or application programs. Key Tab Caps Lock Shift Ctrl...
Turns the insert function on . Controls scrolling in the main part of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to Windows other keys to enter alternate character codes or functions. Displays the short menu for the selected location. It corresponds to the right button of the keyboard are described in the following table serve special functions when your operating system or application programs. Key Tab Caps Lock Shift Ctrl...
User Guide
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... the optical drive. And press Enter to continue..." You can update drivers in the optical drive. message appears, replace the Restore CD #2 with #2 in the Device Manager window if there is the executable file for using the Restore CDs. Enter your optical drive and restart the computer. 13. If there is no executable installation file. To continue the restoration, remove the Restore CD from your computer. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start...
... the optical drive. And press Enter to continue..." You can update drivers in the optical drive. message appears, replace the Restore CD #2 with #2 in the Device Manager window if there is the executable file for using the Restore CDs. Enter your optical drive and restart the computer. 13. If there is no executable installation file. To continue the restoration, remove the Restore CD from your computer. In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will start...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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...Turns on drive type). For more information about your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 13. 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 USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. Plug...
...Turns on drive type). For more information about your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 13. 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 USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. Plug...
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... button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. This jack is turned on page 72. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to turn the power on page 13. Contains information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode...
... button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. This jack is turned on page 72. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to turn the power on page 13. Contains information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode...
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... connect the modem: 1 Insert one of your computer. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these screws before opening the case. If your communications program. 11 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...
... connect the modem: 1 Insert one of your computer. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these screws before opening the case. If your communications program. 11 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...
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... specific instructions they have for any required drivers. Before you begin setting up a network. Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must install one is working , contact your Internet service provider. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in front of Ethernet you are using your current setup. If one . If your Control Panel is already installed on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines...
... specific instructions they have for any required drivers. Before you begin setting up a network. Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must install one is working , contact your Internet service provider. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in front of Ethernet you are using your current setup. If one . If your Control Panel is already installed on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines...
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... secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an 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...
... secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an 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...
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...) installed. Creating a video DVD with the Media Center can create video DVDs using Windows Media Center: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your legal advisor. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 97 Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 5 Follow the on a non-Media Center computer that you are uncertain about your rights, contact your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button...
...) installed. Creating a video DVD with the Media Center can create video DVDs using Windows Media Center: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your legal advisor. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 97 Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 5 Follow the on a non-Media Center computer that you are uncertain about your rights, contact your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button...
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... outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. If you have problems with your computer problem if power cords or plugs are...
... outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. If you have problems with your computer problem if power cords or plugs are...
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... information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see a "Data error" message This may need to make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. See "Connecting the...
... information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see a "Data error" message This may need to make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. See "Connecting the...
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...; Click the receive button in the keyboard, turn it upside down to replace it. 181 Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in correctly. Liquid spilled in the keyboard If you spilled liquid in your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is not stuck...
...; Click the receive button in the keyboard, turn it upside down to replace it. 181 Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in correctly. Liquid spilled in the keyboard If you spilled liquid in your e-mail program. ■ Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that the keyboard cable is not stuck...
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....emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 19. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the Media Center computer. See "Connecting the dial-up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network...
....emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 19. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the Media Center computer. See "Connecting the dial-up ) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network...
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... Start, then click Control Panel. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can cause the modem to connect at a lower connection speed. Wiggle the modem cable to see if that can tolerate and still work with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on the same line as the modem. ■ Make sure that is a common problem that makes...
... Start, then click Control Panel. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can cause the modem to connect at a lower connection speed. Wiggle the modem cable to see if that can tolerate and still work with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on the same line as the modem. ■ Make sure that is a common problem that makes...
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... and Support. The Control Panel window opens. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Type the keyword troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 4 Click your computer. Handshaking is working and plugged into the appropriate port on the telephone, or another modem, it dials and connects...
... and Support. The Control Panel window opens. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Type the keyword troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 4 Click your computer. Handshaking is working and plugged into the appropriate port on the telephone, or another modem, it dials and connects...
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... damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. The screen resolution is not uniform Make sure that you know works to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer. ■ You demagnetize the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click...
... damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. The screen resolution is not uniform Make sure that you know works to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer. ■ You demagnetize the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click...
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... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information, see the documentation that the mouse port works. For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on page 49. Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that your computer. ■ Change the display settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. The text on your company network Every network is plugged...
... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information, see the documentation that the mouse port works. For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on page 49. Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that your computer. ■ Change the display settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. The text on your company network Every network is plugged...
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... Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. To set to press so the printer can start printing. Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct port. ■ Make sure that you need to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. If your printer for adding additional memory. Help and Support...
... Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. To set to press so the printer can start printing. Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct port. ■ Make sure that you need to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. If your printer for adding additional memory. Help and Support...
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... list 29 fragmentation 145 front bezel removing 157 replacing 157 front I/O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 deleting files and folders 143 indicator 8 replacing 163 scanning for errors 144 troubleshooting 180 headphone jack 9, 11 heat sink replacing 167 help online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting 3 Hibernate mode...
... list 29 fragmentation 145 front bezel removing 157 replacing 157 front I/O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 deleting files and folders 143 indicator 8 replacing 163 scanning for errors 144 troubleshooting 180 headphone jack 9, 11 heat sink replacing 167 help online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting 3 Hibernate mode...
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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...