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NOTE Do not insert several media in the slots. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO 3-2 ...Using Your Computer Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. You can insert media in one time. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use six types of...
NOTE Do not insert several media in the slots. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO 3-2 ...Using Your Computer Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. You can insert media in one time. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use six types of...
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... while a disk drive light is blinking. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in this right slot. Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in My Computer.
... while a disk drive light is blinking. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in this right slot. Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in My Computer.
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www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ... 69 Canceling a fax 69 Automatically retry sending a fax 69 Automatically canceling a fax 70 Chapter 8: Using Drives and Ports 71 Using the memory card reader 72 Memory card types 72 Using a memory card 73 Using the CD or DVD drive 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75...
www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ... 69 Canceling a fax 69 Automatically retry sending a fax 69 Automatically canceling a fax 70 Chapter 8: Using Drives and Ports 71 Using the memory card reader 72 Memory card types 72 Using a memory card 73 Using the CD or DVD drive 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75...
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www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive ... bezel 156 Closing the case 157 Replacing the front bezel 157 Replacing the side panel 157 Installing memory 158 Replacing the system battery 159 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power...
www.emachines.com Contents Updating Windows 142 BigFix 142 Managing hard drive space 143 Checking hard drive space 143 Using Disk Cleanup 143 Checking the hard drive ... bezel 156 Closing the case 157 Replacing the front bezel 157 Replacing the side panel 157 Installing memory 158 Replacing the system battery 159 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power...
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Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
Contents www.emachines.com DVD drives 179 File management 179 Hard drive 180 Internet 180 Keyboard 181 Media Center 182 Memory 184 Memory card reader 184 Modem (dial-up 184 Monitor 187 Mouse 188 Networks 188 Passwords 189 Power 189 Printer 189 Sound 191 Telephone support 191 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 191 Telephone numbers 192 Self-help 192 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 193 Index 199 vi
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... (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...
... (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...
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... (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on . Contains information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or ...
... (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on . Contains information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or ...
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CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports • Using the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features
CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports • Using the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features
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... Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Memory card types Activity indicator Memory card reader slots The memory card reader supports the ...is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. 72 You can be transferred from a digital camera to transfer data between your computer.
... Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to your computer and a device that uses memory cards, such as a PDA, MP3 player, or cellular telephone. Memory card types Activity indicator Memory card reader slots The memory card reader supports the ...is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: and F: drives) so data can also use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. 72 You can be transferred from a digital camera to transfer data between your computer.
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... the drive for ... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to remove the memory card. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. You could lose data. Identifying drive types Your computer may contain one...DVD/CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating CDs, and playing DVDs. www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one of the following logos: If your computer to stop blinking, then pull the...
... the drive for ... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to remove the memory card. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. You could lose data. Identifying drive types Your computer may contain one...DVD/CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating CDs, and playing DVDs. www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one of the following logos: If your computer to stop blinking, then pull the...
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... settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the power button. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and... Support. If your Control Panel is in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to the hard drive, then turns your computer completely...
... settings: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the power button. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and... Support. If your Control Panel is in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to the hard drive, then turns your computer completely...
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CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
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...panel" on page 154. 2 For more stability, place your computer. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the...bank. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in and secure the memory module automatically. When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer on ...
...panel" on page 154. 2 For more stability, place your computer. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the...bank. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in and secure the memory module automatically. When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer on ...
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... press and hold the F1 key. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in your computer, replace the system battery. www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 9 Click Start, Control Panel,...panel" on page 157. 7 Return your computer to install the new battery the same way. 8 Push the battery release tab. Use a battery of memory in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer is incorrectly replaced. You will need to its upright position. 8 Turn...
... press and hold the F1 key. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in your computer, replace the system battery. www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 9 Click Start, Control Panel,...panel" on page 157. 7 Return your computer to install the new battery the same way. 8 Push the battery release tab. Use a battery of memory in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer is incorrectly replaced. You will need to its upright position. 8 Turn...
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... card reader in "Removing the front bezel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in the drive bay. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 156, but leave its side in front of... allow you to lay the bezel on its wires connected to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. 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.
... card reader in "Removing the front bezel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in the drive bay. To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 156, but leave its side in front of... allow you to lay the bezel on its wires connected to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. 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.
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... and that the seven screw holes match the screw holes in a static-free bag for storage. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the system board, including the front I/O panel connectors and the rear fan connector. 13 Remove the seven screws that secure the system... side panel" on the corner of the seven system board screws you do not damage the TIM. 174 12 Disconnect each remaining cable from the memory slots and place it . Make sure that the processor is firmly tightened.
... and that the seven screw holes match the screw holes in a static-free bag for storage. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the system board, including the front I/O panel connectors and the rear fan connector. 13 Remove the seven screws that secure the system... side panel" on the corner of the seven system board screws you do not damage the TIM. 174 12 Disconnect each remaining cable from the memory slots and place it . Make sure that the processor is firmly tightened.
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...Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that came with your computer. 177 Battery See "Power" on page 191. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall .... For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 73. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have copy protection software. Occasionally discs are listed in card.
...Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that came with your computer. 177 Battery See "Power" on page 191. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall .... For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 73. ■ Your computer may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have copy protection software. Occasionally discs are listed in card.
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... 11 or your setup poster to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is set correctly. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the.... Also make sure that your computer. See "Connecting the dial-up and connected to the Media Center computer. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Make sure that all programs, then restart your Internet account is disabled before...
... 11 or your setup poster to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is set correctly. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the.... Also make sure that your computer. See "Connecting the dial-up and connected to the Media Center computer. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Make sure that all programs, then restart your Internet account is disabled before...
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CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Many printers have an online/... or many files at one time, you need to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for adding additional memory. If your Control Panel is online. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that came... Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. To make sure that you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. 190 The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer ...
CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Many printers have an online/... or many files at one time, you need to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for adding additional memory. If your Control Panel is online. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that came... Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. To make sure that you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. 190 The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer ...
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www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP ... information 90 inserting 74 playing music 84 troubleshooting 177 CD drive adding 160 identifying 73 locating drive 8 replacing 160 troubleshooting 177 using 73 cellular phone memory cards 72 Certificate of Authenticity 6 cleaning audio CD 142 case 141 CD 142 computer exterior 140 computer screen 141 DVD 142 keyboard 141 LCD panel...
www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP ... information 90 inserting 74 playing music 84 troubleshooting 177 CD drive adding 160 identifying 73 locating drive 8 replacing 160 troubleshooting 177 using 73 cellular phone memory cards 72 Certificate of Authenticity 6 cleaning audio CD 142 case 141 CD 142 computer exterior 140 computer screen 141 DVD 142 keyboard 141 LCD panel...