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... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
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... eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 31. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. 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) Power button / Power...
... eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 31. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. 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) Power button / Power...
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... the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that 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 all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen...
... the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that 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 all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen...
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... using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up correctly. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support...
... using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up correctly. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 64. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support...
User Guide
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... memory" error message ■ Close all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone service to get the correct code to help determine if a memory module is disabled before using the modem. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working...
... memory" error message ■ Close all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem cable is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone service to get the correct code to help determine if a memory module is disabled before using the modem. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working...
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... setup. www.eMachines.com 71 To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver...
... setup. www.eMachines.com 71 To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver...
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... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
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... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
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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 problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 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...
... 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 problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 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...
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... a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other end of your computer. Plug a modem cable into these ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. Connecting the dial-up Internet connection. Your computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into...
... a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other end of your computer. Plug a modem cable into these ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. Connecting the dial-up Internet connection. Your computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into...
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... "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for setting up a network. To identify this computer on page 171. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make...
... "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for setting up a network. To identify this computer on page 171. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make...
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... monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable 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 by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. Windows recognizes the new hardware...
... monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable 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 by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. Windows recognizes the new hardware...
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... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if power...
... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if power...
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... subjected to another drive. If the hard drive is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you are using a dial-up correctly. See "Connecting the dial-up...
... subjected to another drive. If the hard drive is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you are using a dial-up correctly. See "Connecting the dial-up...
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... be having technical difficulties. You see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on your computer People are unable to browse the Internet This problem can of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the keyboard, turn it upside...
... be having technical difficulties. You see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is resting on your computer People are unable to browse the Internet This problem can of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the keyboard, turn it upside...
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... the Media Center computer. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up modem" on page 180. Make sure that all programs, then restart your telephone service to get the following "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: ■ You must be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. See also "Internet" on page 11 or your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots...
... the Media Center computer. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up modem" on page 180. Make sure that all programs, then restart your telephone service to get the following "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: ■ You must be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. See also "Internet" on page 11 or your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots...
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... contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see the documentation that the mouse port works. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your network have lights that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove...
... contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see the documentation that the mouse port works. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your network have lights that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove...
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... correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is on installing the printer driver. See the guide that you may need to press after adding paper. 190 Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. To set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on...
... correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is on installing the printer driver. See the guide that you may need to press after adding paper. 190 Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. To set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on...
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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...
