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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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... device" on page 13. Turns on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 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...
... device" on page 13. Turns on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 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...
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... or other devices into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Memory card reader (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,... orange. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to turn the power on . www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®...
... or other devices into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Memory card reader (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,... orange. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to turn the power on . www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®...
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....emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to another. 72 You can be transferred from a digital camera 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... reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ xD (optional) CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive™ Slot Insert left Label facing up left Label facing up ...
....emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to another. 72 You can be transferred from a digital camera 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... reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ xD (optional) CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive™ Slot Insert left Label facing up left Label facing up ...
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...DVD/CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating CDs, and playing DVDs. Double-click the drive letter (for the memory card reader access indicator to DVD+R or DVD+RW discs. 73 Using the CD or DVD drive You can use the remove hardware icon in...type... DVD drive DVD+RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one memory card in the previous table. 2 To access a file on the front of the drive for ...
...DVD/CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, creating CDs, and playing DVDs. Double-click the drive letter (for the memory card reader access indicator to DVD+R or DVD+RW discs. 73 Using the CD or DVD drive You can use the remove hardware icon in...type... DVD drive DVD+RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one memory card in the previous table. 2 To access a file on the front of the drive for ...
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... Panel window opens. If your computer completely off. Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to open when you activated Hibernate mode. 116 Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click ... open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode you want to the power button. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to use. 5 Click OK. To change advanced ...
... Panel window opens. If your computer completely off. Activating and using Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to open when you activated Hibernate mode. 116 Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click ... open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode you want to the power button. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to use. 5 Click OK. To change advanced ...
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... OR If you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 158 4 If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank should snap in "Removing the side ... computer. 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. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the illustration...
... OR If you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 158 4 If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank should snap in "Removing the side ... computer. 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. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the illustration...
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... upright position. 8 Turn on your computer is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. The amount of memory in your computer. Dispose of the socket. 159 To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 ...same or equivalent type recommended by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 6 For more stability, place your computer. www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 7 Return your ...
... upright position. 8 Turn on your computer is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. The amount of memory in your computer. Dispose of the socket. 159 To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 ...same or equivalent type recommended by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 6 For more stability, place your computer. www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 7 Return your ...
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Screw 4 Disconnect the card reader's USB cable from your original component. 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. Important The color and shape of the case. 3 Remove the ...the front bezel by following the instructions in front of 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 following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 156, but leave its wires ...
Screw 4 Disconnect the card reader's USB cable from your original component. 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. Important The color and shape of the case. 3 Remove the ...the front bezel by following the instructions in front of 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 following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 156, but leave its wires ...
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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 board to ... you removed previously. 18 Attach all cables to the right (toward the front of it in the case. 17 Replace each remaining cable from the memory slots and place it . Caution The heat sink has Thermal Interface Material (TIM) located on the left side of the system board, three are aligned...
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 board to ... you removed previously. 18 Attach all cables to the right (toward the front of it in the case. 17 Replace each remaining cable from the memory slots and place it . Caution The heat sink has Thermal Interface Material (TIM) located on the left side of the system board, three are aligned...
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... CDs on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Make sure that the IDE controllers are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. 177 Audio See "Sound" on page 189. You may be read by the CD or DVD drive. ...9632; If you are listed in alphabetical order. Battery See "Power" on page 191. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are trying to play a DVD, make sure that came with your add-in card. Audio CD does not produce sound ■...
... CDs on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Make sure that the IDE controllers are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. 177 Audio See "Sound" on page 189. You may be read by the CD or DVD drive. ...9632; If you are listed in alphabetical order. Battery See "Power" on page 191. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are trying to play a DVD, make sure that came with your add-in card. Audio CD does not produce sound ■...
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... Guide" on page 11 or your setup poster to make sure that your computer. Memory card reader Modem (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. Type the keyword... memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your Internet account is failing. You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set...
... Guide" on page 11 or your setup poster to make sure that your computer. Memory card reader Modem (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. Type the keyword... memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your Internet account is failing. You see a "Not enough memory" error message Close all messages are set...
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...9632; Make sure that the printer is online. Most printers have an online/offline button that you want to use. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that you want to be the default printer, then.... 3 Right-click the name of the printer you may want to print to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for adding additional memory. Press the button to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click ...
...9632; Make sure that the printer is online. Most printers have an online/offline button that you want to use. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that you want to be the default printer, then.... 3 Right-click the name of the printer you may want to print to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for adding additional memory. Press the button to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click ...
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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...
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Index www.emachines.com IEEE 1394 9, 11, 13, 90 keyboard 8, 10, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 11 monitor 11 monitor (VGA) 75 mouse 8, 10, 11 network 11, 12 parallel 10 power 10 power cord 10 printer ... 143 Disk Defragmenter 145 diskette troubleshooting 178 diskette drive troubleshooting 178 display changing resolution 109 properties 75, 113 troubleshooting 179 using screen saver 112 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening 37 printing 38 saving 37 domain name 57 double-clicking 23 ...
Index www.emachines.com IEEE 1394 9, 11, 13, 90 keyboard 8, 10, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory card reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 11 monitor 11 monitor (VGA) 75 mouse 8, 10, 11 network 11, 12 parallel 10 power 10 power cord 10 printer ... 143 Disk Defragmenter 145 diskette troubleshooting 178 diskette drive troubleshooting 178 display changing resolution 109 properties 75, 113 troubleshooting 179 using screen saver 112 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening 37 printing 38 saving 37 domain name 57 double-clicking 23 ...
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www.emachines.com Index equipment needed 51 example 51 installing cards 52 installing drivers 52 jack 11, 12 Ethernet network creating 52 expansion card adding 171 replacing ... 21 numeric keypad 21 power 9 Scroll Lock 21 installing battery 159 devices 13 digital camera 13 digital video camera 13 Fax 64 front bezel 156 memory 158 peripheral devices 13, 150 printer 13, 150 programs 151 scanner 13, 150 side panel 154 system battery 159 Internet account 43 broadband connection 12...
www.emachines.com Index equipment needed 51 example 51 installing cards 52 installing drivers 52 jack 11, 12 Ethernet network creating 52 expansion card adding 171 replacing ... 21 numeric keypad 21 power 9 Scroll Lock 21 installing battery 159 devices 13 digital camera 13 digital video camera 13 Fax 64 front bezel 156 memory 158 peripheral devices 13, 150 printer 13, 150 programs 151 scanner 13, 150 side panel 154 system battery 159 Internet account 43 broadband connection 12...
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Index www.emachines.com keys and buttons application 21 arrow 21 audio playback 21 directional ...SecurityCenter 121, 122 scanning for viruses 123 updating definitions 124 Media Player 83 memory adding 158 installing 158 replacing 158 troubleshooting 184 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 72 replacing 162 using 72 menu bar 29 messages checking ... objects 23 settings from old computer 147 MP3 file creating 88 editing track information 90 playing 83 MP3 player memory cards 72 MPEG file playing 83 multimedia adjusting volume 23, 81 playing audio CD 84 playing DVD 84, 86...
Index www.emachines.com keys and buttons application 21 arrow 21 audio playback 21 directional ...SecurityCenter 121, 122 scanning for viruses 123 updating definitions 124 Media Player 83 memory adding 158 installing 158 replacing 158 troubleshooting 184 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 72 replacing 162 using 72 menu bar 29 messages checking ... objects 23 settings from old computer 147 MP3 file creating 88 editing track information 90 playing 83 MP3 player memory cards 72 MPEG file playing 83 multimedia adjusting volume 23, 81 playing audio CD 84 playing DVD 84, 86...
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www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4 ... Pad Lock indicator 21 parallel port 10 password 189 pasting files and folders 31, 39 text and 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... 75, 113 screen resolution 75 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 10 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 105 RAM See memory rebooting computer 20 recordable drive 8 identifying 73 locating drive 8 troubleshooting 177 recording audio file 87, 105 CD tracks 88, ...
www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4 ... Pad Lock indicator 21 parallel port 10 password 189 pasting files and folders 31, 39 text and 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... 75, 113 screen resolution 75 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 10 R radio listening with Windows Media Player 105 RAM See memory rebooting computer 20 recordable drive 8 identifying 73 locating drive 8 troubleshooting 177 recording audio file 87, 105 CD tracks 88, ...