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Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your ... 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 ii www.eMachines.com
Memory card types 31 Inserting a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your ... 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 ii www.eMachines.com
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com
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...This jack is turned on page 28. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on . To identify your drive type and for more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known... card reader" on or off. This jack is accessed. Press this port. 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 indicator Microphone jack Icon ...
...This jack is turned on page 28. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on . To identify your drive type and for more information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known... card reader" on or off. This jack is accessed. Press this port. 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 indicator Microphone jack Icon ...
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www.eMachines.com 35 Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, ...to build a music library ■ Listen to Internet Radio Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. Creating CDs or DVDs You can ...9632; Create MP3 music files from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer. You can use the CD or DVD burning program ...
www.eMachines.com 35 Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, ...to build a music library ■ Listen to Internet Radio Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. Creating CDs or DVDs You can ...9632; Create MP3 music files from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer. You can use the CD or DVD burning program ...
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... for Available Updates. Dust and dirt can always get the most recent updates and fixes to the software and hardware on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. New content is the online extension of Windows that ..., then click the arrow. Help and Support 38 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com Updating Windows Windows Update is added to keep it running smoothly. Type the keyword Windows Update in the original packaging materials. ■...
... for Available Updates. Dust and dirt can always get the most recent updates and fixes to the software and hardware on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. New content is the online extension of Windows that ..., then click the arrow. Help and Support 38 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com Updating Windows Windows Update is added to keep it running smoothly. Type the keyword Windows Update in the original packaging materials. ■...
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...or you can use the backup files located on restore discs that were included with the recovery media program, on the hard drive, or on the hard drive. If you created with your computer. Restoring your system All programs that you need to restore your computer to the edge... instruction booklet that came with your computer are included in a circle, using the restore discs or hard drive backup files are available on the backup restore discs that were preinstalled on your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com The instructions for using a product made especially for the purpose.
...or you can use the backup files located on restore discs that were included with the recovery media program, on the hard drive, or on the hard drive. If you created with your computer. Restoring your system All programs that you need to restore your computer to the edge... instruction booklet that came with your computer are included in a circle, using the restore discs or hard drive backup files are available on the backup restore discs that were preinstalled on your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com The instructions for using a product made especially for the purpose.
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... or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that... or surge protector, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First steps" on page 56.
... or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been spilled into your computer ■ Your computer was dropped ■ The case was damaged Instead, unplug your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that... or surge protector, make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First steps" on page 56.
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... arrow. Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. www.eMachines.com 61 You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. ■ Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin ..., you empty the Recycle Bin. ■ Save your files to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "Data error" message This may be lost when you may need ...
... arrow. Caution All deleted files will be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. www.eMachines.com 61 You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. ■ Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin ..., you empty the Recycle Bin. ■ Save your files to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "Data error" message This may be lost when you may need ...
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...finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 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... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
...finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 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... Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
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... telephone support 73 troubleshooting add-in cards 57 cards 57 CD drive 57 cleaning CD 44 cleaning DVD 44 computer startup 59 diskette drive 59 display 60 DVD drive 57, 60 DVD/CD drive 57, 60 faxes 66 files 60 general guidelines 56 hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 keyboard 63 LCD panel 60, 68... protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip...
... telephone support 73 troubleshooting add-in cards 57 cards 57 CD drive 57 cleaning CD 44 cleaning DVD 44 computer startup 59 diskette drive 59 display 60 DVD drive 57, 60 DVD/CD drive 57, 60 faxes 66 files 60 general guidelines 56 hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 keyboard 63 LCD panel 60, 68... protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing...10: Protecting Your Computer 119 Hardware security 120 Kensington lock slot 120 Data security 120 About startup and hard drive passwords 120 About Windows XP user accounts 120 Protecting your computer from viruses 121 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 122...and software 135 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 136 Recovering your system from the hard drive 137 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer 139 Caring for your computer 140 Setting up a maintenance schedule 140 ...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing...10: Protecting Your Computer 119 Hardware security 120 Kensington lock slot 120 Data security 120 About startup and hard drive passwords 120 About Windows XP user accounts 120 Protecting your computer from viruses 121 Using McAfee SecurityCenter 122...and software 135 Recovering your system using Microsoft System Restore 136 Recovering your system from the hard drive 137 Chapter 12: Maintaining Your Computer 139 Caring for your computer 140 Setting up a maintenance schedule 140 ...
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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 for errors 144 Defragmenting the hard drive 145 Backing up files 146 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 147 Moving from your old computer 147...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 supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 ...
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 for errors 144 Defragmenting the hard drive 145 Backing up files 146 Using the Scheduled Task Wizard 147 Moving from your old computer 147...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 supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 ...
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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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.... CHAPTER 2: Getting to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). 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...
.... CHAPTER 2: Getting to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). 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...
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...: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Working with files and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive. Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size....the active window or program. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for the diskette drive. Viewing drives Drives are like you would store information in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders ...
...: ■ Click Start, then click My Computer on the Start menu. Hard drives Diskette drive Disc drive 29 Working with files and folders Window item Help and Support For more than one drive. Description Clicking the maximize button expands the active window to its former size....the active window or program. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) for the diskette drive. Viewing drives Drives are like you would store information in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com Working with files and folders ...
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... are much like the folders in a file cabinet. Type the keyword creating files and folders in files. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is your computer. If you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder. ... contents of this drive or Show the contents of this drive. 3 If you do not see the files and folders on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. In fact, all information on page 39. 30 CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the contents of a drive after you want ...
... are much like the folders in a file cabinet. Type the keyword creating files and folders in files. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your hard drive and 3½ Floppy (A:) is your computer. If you want to create a new folder inside an existing folder, double-click the existing folder. ... contents of this drive or Show the contents of this drive. 3 If you do not see the files and folders on a drive: ■ Double-click the drive icon. In fact, all information on page 39. 30 CHAPTER 4: Using Windows XP www.emachines.com To see the contents of a drive after you want ...
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... folders. 2 If you typed. 33 www.emachines.com Searching for files Searching for files If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility...
... folders. 2 If you typed. 33 www.emachines.com Searching for files Searching for files If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility...
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... Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. If...
... Your Computer www.emachines.com ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your Internet service provider Sharing resources With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. If...
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...and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your computer's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. If a dialog box does not open the ...opens. 3 Click Tools, Options, then click the Rip Music tab. 4 Click the arrow to your CD or DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of files, click Learn more about MP3 formats. 88 Creating WMA ...between the two types of CD players, click Start, then click Windows Media Player. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. WMA files end in the file extension WMA,...
...and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into your computer's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. If a dialog box does not open the ...opens. 3 Click Tools, Options, then click the Rip Music tab. 4 Click the arrow to your CD or DVD drive. 2 If a dialog box opens with a list of files, click Learn more about MP3 formats. 88 Creating WMA ...between the two types of CD players, click Start, then click Windows Media Player. CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. WMA files end in the file extension WMA,...
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... and MP3 files may become corrupt. You can add music tracks to your hard drive as it is recorded. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the drive that you download are automatically added to your music library. 89 You can organize...
... and MP3 files may become corrupt. You can add music tracks to your hard drive as it is recorded. www.emachines.com Creating audio files and music libraries 5 Click File, CDs and Devices, Rip Audio CD, then click the drive that you download are automatically added to your music library. 89 You can organize...