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... 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 computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning... 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
... 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 computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning... 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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eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link,... performing a search, or browsing the index. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support ...
eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link,... performing a search, or browsing the index. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. Help and Support ...
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...your computer occasionally, and try to focus on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are flat on the floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should ... your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is perpendicular to your line of time. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes ...
...your computer occasionally, and try to focus on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are flat on the floor Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should ... your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is perpendicular to your line of time. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes ...
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... use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. To turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it up your computer When you ...turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. In order to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. If your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Chapter 3: Getting Started...
... use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board remain energized. To turn off your computer, certain components in Windows to turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it up your computer When you ...turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. In order to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. If your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Chapter 3: Getting Started...
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...Help and Support For more information about five seconds, then release it on page 22. For more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on again. www.eMachines.com 21 To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of the speakers. -OR... the Search box , then click the arrow. Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on the front of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer. If closing unresponsive ...
...Help and Support For more information about five seconds, then release it on page 22. For more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on again. www.eMachines.com 21 To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of the speakers. -OR... the Search box , then click the arrow. Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on the front of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer. If closing unresponsive ...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
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... activated. Press the corresponding key to copy, cut, and paste. These keys can also be used in Windows. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. Start program actions. Press... the end of a document. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. Directional keys Numeric keypad Move the cursor up...R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Press one of keys and buttons. www.eMachines.com 23
... activated. Press the corresponding key to copy, cut, and paste. These keys can also be used in Windows. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. Start program actions. Press... the end of a document. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. Directional keys Numeric keypad Move the cursor up...R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Press one of keys and buttons. www.eMachines.com 23
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Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer. Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can use the ... music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. www.eMachines.com 35 You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and...
Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer. Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can use the ... music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. www.eMachines.com 35 You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and...
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... you with a tailored selection of updates that helps you can erase data on your computer for an extended period of Windows that apply only to -date. Windows Update scans your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid... can clog the internal mechanisms. ■ Do not block the ventilation fan. ■ When storing your computer. www.eMachines.com Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you to keep it in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. New ...
... you with a tailored selection of updates that helps you can erase data on your computer for an extended period of Windows that apply only to -date. Windows Update scans your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid... can clog the internal mechanisms. ■ Do not block the ventilation fan. ■ When storing your computer. www.eMachines.com Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you to keep it in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. New ...
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...your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.eMachines.com 51 The tabs on the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on your computer...its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. OR If you are removing a DIMM...
...your computer to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.eMachines.com 51 The tabs on the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on your computer...its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. OR If you are removing a DIMM...
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... (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow...62. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Contact your computer is connected to temporarily disable the service. Also make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call ...
... (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your computer. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow...62. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Contact your computer is connected to temporarily disable the service. Also make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call ...
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... then click Edit. 4 Make sure that the connectors are free from which you can connect on the same line as the modem. The Control Panel window opens. Listen to see if that you connect, call your house or a telephone line at a lower connection speed. When the dial tone stops, ...to connect at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. Wiggle the modem cable to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. www.eMachines.com 65 Line noise is a common problem that is in the wall or telephone wall jack are secure. You can also call your telephone. Troubleshooting...
... then click Edit. 4 Make sure that the connectors are free from which you can connect on the same line as the modem. The Control Panel window opens. Listen to see if that you connect, call your house or a telephone line at a lower connection speed. When the dial tone stops, ...to connect at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. Wiggle the modem cable to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. www.eMachines.com 65 Line noise is a common problem that is in the wall or telephone wall jack are secure. You can also call your telephone. Troubleshooting...
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... in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com Your ISP may lower the speed even further. If your computer. If your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at which you can... of 14,400 bps. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Contact your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on page 10 to 48K. If your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on...
... in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com Your ISP may lower the speed even further. If your computer. If your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at which you can... of 14,400 bps. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Contact your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on page 10 to 48K. If your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on...
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... Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to another modem, it dials and connects When your modem, then click Properties. www.eMachines.com 67 The Control Panel window opens. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect.
... Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to another modem, it dials and connects When your modem, then click Properties. www.eMachines.com 67 The Control Panel window opens. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect.
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...the printer is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. If the... next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to use. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. www.eMachines.com 71 The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to work offline. Help and Support For more information about printer...
...the printer is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. If the... next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to use. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. www.eMachines.com 71 The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to work offline. Help and Support For more information about printer...
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... to work, make sure that your computer is supplying power. www.eMachines.com 73 If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the... connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is nearby at the time of your call. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that all cables are damaged ■ Liquid has been ...
... to work, make sure that your computer is supplying power. www.eMachines.com 73 If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the... connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is nearby at the time of your call. Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that all cables are damaged ■ Liquid has been ...
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For more how-to your hardware or software. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can contact eMachines to get answers to information about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Self-help If you have how-to questions about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See "Before...
For more how-to your hardware or software. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can contact eMachines to get answers to information about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Self-help If you have how-to questions about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See "Before...
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.... For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any form, without notices or obligation. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. All other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is a trademark of...trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks and MMX is prohibited. patents and other rights owners. However, changes are trademarks of eMachines, Inc, in any time. Notices Copyright © 2004 Gateway, Inc. The...
.... For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at any form, without notices or obligation. © 2004 eMachines, Inc. All other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is a trademark of...trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks and MMX is prohibited. patents and other rights owners. However, changes are trademarks of eMachines, Inc, in any time. Notices Copyright © 2004 Gateway, Inc. The...
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... keys and buttons application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
... keys and buttons application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
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... port 9, 11 moving pointer 25 screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35 muting sound 21 N navigation keys 23 network jack 27 troubleshooting 70 network jack 12 Norton Antivirus 39 numeric keypad 23 indicator 23... 3, 5 opening computer case 46 files 25 folders 25 front bezel 47 programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
... port 9, 11 moving pointer 25 screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35 muting sound 21 N navigation keys 23 network jack 27 troubleshooting 70 network jack 12 Norton Antivirus 39 numeric keypad 23 indicator 23... 3, 5 opening computer case 46 files 25 folders 25 front bezel 47 programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com