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... from its internal components. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Turn off the computer. Removing the Cover You need to the computer. First of all, disconnect the power cable... from the electrical outlet and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to remove the cover of the procedures described in your system to access its power source ...
... from its internal components. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Turn off the computer. Removing the Cover You need to the computer. First of all, disconnect the power cable... from the electrical outlet and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to remove the cover of the procedures described in your system to access its power source ...
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Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... a Web site 44 Downloading files 45 Using e-mail 46 Sending e-mail 46 Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring...
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating folders 30 Copying and moving files and folders 31 Deleting files and folders 31 ... a Web site 44 Downloading files 45 Using e-mail 46 Sending e-mail 46 Checking your e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 Configuring...
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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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...is already installed on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is ...cards for setting up your network, you must give each computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. To identify this computer on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is working , contact your Internet service provider. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines...
...is already installed on your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is ...cards for setting up your network, you must give each computer on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. To identify this computer on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is working , contact your Internet service provider. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines...
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...foam. ■ Remove components from your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 ... can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the cards. Your computer case provides easy access to internal components. Avoid touching the edge connectors ... computer case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and...
...foam. ■ Remove components from your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the case. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 ... can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the cards. Your computer case provides easy access to internal components. Avoid touching the edge connectors ... computer case. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and...
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...information about manually updating the Program Guide, see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 180. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up and connected to the Media Center computer. Contact your Internet account is set correctly. You see...your computer. Also make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. You see a "Not enough memory" error ...and call waiting is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack.
...information about manually updating the Program Guide, see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 180. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up and connected to the Media Center computer. Contact your Internet account is set correctly. You see...your computer. Also make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. You see a "Not enough memory" error ...and call waiting is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack.
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...settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. Most routers have the same workgroup name. 188 CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see the documentation that came with a clean, damp cloth. Mouse The mouse does not work...page 49. The text on page 108. Contact your company computer department or network administrator for at least a half hour, then restart your monitor and video card documentation. For more information, see "Networking Your Computer" on your computer. Make sure that indicate they are plugged ...
...settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. Most routers have the same workgroup name. 188 CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see the documentation that came with a clean, damp cloth. Mouse The mouse does not work...page 49. The text on page 108. Contact your company computer department or network administrator for at least a half hour, then restart your monitor and video card documentation. For more information, see "Networking Your Computer" on your computer. Make sure that indicate they are plugged ...
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...cuts or damage. For more information, about your Ethernet card, see "Opening the case" on your Ethernet card. For best results, all Ethernet components should be 192.168.N.N where N is a number you expect ■ If your network running at the slowest component speed. The computer does not...; Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that all computers have installed the required software. www.emachines.com Passwords Power Printer Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. ■ If you assigned IP ...
...cuts or damage. For more information, about your Ethernet card, see "Opening the case" on your Ethernet card. For best results, all Ethernet components should be 192.168.N.N where N is a number you expect ■ If your network running at the slowest component speed. The computer does not...; Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that all computers have installed the required software. www.emachines.com Passwords Power Printer Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that all computers are using the same Subnet Mask. ■ If you assigned IP ...
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...to correct the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) this device is connected. On the computer or modem card is sent, an identification of the business, other entity, or other individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the ...determined by turning the equipment off -peak hours such as determined by eMachines could affect the operation of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which the receiver is...
...to correct the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) this device is connected. On the computer or modem card is sent, an identification of the business, other entity, or other individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the ...determined by turning the equipment off -peak hours such as determined by eMachines could affect the operation of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which the receiver is...
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... cases, the inside wiring associated with a single-line individual service may consist of any eMachines product during a lightning storm or when it is electrically grounded to this equipment, or ...CD or DVD drive. This certification means that compliance with TV/cable TV tuner cards) 196 External television antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to.... The termination on an interface may be aware that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. To prevent exposure to laser beams, do not...
... cases, the inside wiring associated with a single-line individual service may consist of any eMachines product during a lightning storm or when it is electrically grounded to this equipment, or ...CD or DVD drive. This certification means that compliance with TV/cable TV tuner cards) 196 External television antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to.... The termination on an interface may be aware that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. To prevent exposure to laser beams, do not...
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www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 ...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...modem 11, 12 projector 75 PS/2 keyboard 10 PS/2 mouse 10 television 76 to Ethernet 11 to Ethernet network 12 to Internet 11, 12, 43 to network 11, 12 to Web site 44 connections audio in 11 digital camera 8, 10, 11, 13 digital video...
www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 ...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...modem 11, 12 projector 75 PS/2 keyboard 10 PS/2 mouse 10 television 76 to Ethernet 11 to Ethernet network 12 to Internet 11, 12, 43 to network 11, 12 to Web site 44 connections audio in 11 digital camera 8, 10, 11, 13 digital video...
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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 8, 10, 11 projector 75 PS/2 ...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...
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 8, 10, 11 projector 75 PS/2 ...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...
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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 171 extended desktop 113 external audio jack 11 F fan replacing 165 Fast Ethernet 50 faxes automatically canceling 70 canceling 69 configuring Fax ...
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 171 extended desktop 113 external audio jack 11 F fan replacing 165 Fast Ethernet 50 faxes automatically canceling 70 canceling 69 configuring Fax ...
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Index www.emachines.com keys and buttons application 21 arrow 21 audio playback 21...defragmenting 145 deleting files 143 protecting from viruses 121 suggested schedule 140 using Scheduled Task Wizard 147 mapping network drives 60 maximize button 29 McAfee 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 e-mail 47 sending e-mail ...
Index www.emachines.com keys and buttons application 21 arrow 21 audio playback 21...defragmenting 145 deleting files 143 protecting from viruses 121 suggested schedule 140 using Scheduled Task Wizard 147 mapping network drives 60 maximize button 29 McAfee 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 e-mail 47 sending e-mail ...
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www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4 opening computer case 154 documents 37 files 23, 27 files across network 61 folders 23, 29 front bezel 156 programs 23, 27 shortcut menu 23 P 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...
www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4 opening computer case 154 documents 37 files 23, 27 files across network 61 folders 23, 29 front bezel 156 programs 23, 27 shortcut menu 23 P 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...
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Index www.emachines.com serial number 9 serial port 10 setting up safety precautions 194 sharing drives 58 folders...television playing DVD on 76 TV out jack 76 viewing display on 76 watching with Windows Media Player 105 testing network 57 title bar 28 transferring files from Internet 45 files from old computer 147, 148 Internet settings from old computer...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...
Index www.emachines.com serial number 9 serial port 10 setting up safety precautions 194 sharing drives 58 folders...television playing DVD on 76 TV out jack 76 viewing display on 76 watching with Windows Media Player 105 testing network 57 title bar 28 transferring files from Internet 45 files from old computer 147, 148 Internet settings from old computer...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...