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... 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 supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 175 Safety guidelines 176 First steps 176 Troubleshooting 177 Add-in cards 177 Audio...
... 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 supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 175 Safety guidelines 176 First steps 176 Troubleshooting 177 Add-in cards 177 Audio...
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... device" 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 Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying drive types" on when the hard drive is accessed...
... device" 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 Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying drive types" on when the hard drive is accessed...
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... information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on or off. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Contains your model and serial number. 9 For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines...
... information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on or off. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Contains your model and serial number. 9 For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . The button lights when the computer is color-coded orange. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines...
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... (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into these screws before opening the case. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one of your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a dial-up Internet connection. This jack is color-coded lime green. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug a modem cable...
... (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into these screws before opening the case. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one of your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a dial-up Internet connection. This jack is color-coded lime green. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug a modem cable...
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... installer. Using a router The most common way to set up an Ethernet network is commonly used in the home. Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet...
... installer. Using a router The most common way to set up an Ethernet network is commonly used in the home. Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your home or office. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet...
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If your Control Panel is listed. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you are using your current setup. The Ethernet device installed in your computer is in your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. For information on installing cards in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. To identify...
If your Control Panel is listed. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you are using your current setup. The Ethernet device installed in your computer is in your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. For information on installing cards in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. To identify...
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.... 75 To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord 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...
.... 75 To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord 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...
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... recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 5 Follow the on a CD or DVD, you record copyrighted material on -screen prompts to DVD and replayed on another Media Center computer or on the remote control. For more information, click the Media Center...
... recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. Media Center starts. 3 Click More Programs, then click Create CD/DVD. 4 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 5 Follow the on a CD or DVD, you record copyrighted material on -screen prompts to DVD and replayed on another Media Center computer or on the remote control. For more information, click the Media Center...
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... 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 not full. ■ If an error message appears on page 154. The message may help . 176 While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if power...
... 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 not full. ■ If an error message appears on page 154. The message may help . 176 While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if power...
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... the hard drive is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For instructions on the hard drive. Contact your ISP technical support for errors" on deleting unnecessary files, see a "Data error" message This may need to reinstall the operating system. For instructions on page 144. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 12 or your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up...
... the hard drive is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For instructions on the hard drive. Contact your ISP technical support for errors" on deleting unnecessary files, see a "Data error" message This may need to reinstall the operating system. For instructions on page 144. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 12 or your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up...
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... URL. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the keyboard, turn it upside down to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that a key is set up correctly. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after...
... URL. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the keyboard, turn it upside down to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Let the keyboard dry before using an aerosol can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that a key is set up correctly. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after...
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.... Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. See also "Internet" on page 180. Make sure that the modem cable is failing. You see "Manually updating the Media Center...
.... Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. See also "Internet" on page 180. Make sure that the modem cable is failing. You see "Manually updating the Media Center...
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...-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background. Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence. The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that you know works to your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor...
...-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background. Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way up for brighter colors and greater luminescence. The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that you know works to your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor...
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... and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on your computer and monitor, leave them off for help. For more information, see your monitor documentation) or turn off your network have lights that the optical sensor is unique. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will...
... and contrast controls. ■ Use the monitor degauss feature (see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" on your computer and monitor, leave them off for help. For more information, see your monitor documentation) or turn off your network have lights that the optical sensor is unique. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will...
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..., you want to add additional memory to the correct port. ■ Make sure that you may want to print to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. Many printers have an online/offline button that the printer is online. If your Control Panel is in the printer setup. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. If your Control Panel is in the...
..., you want to add additional memory to the correct port. ■ Make sure that you may want to print to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. Many printers have an online/offline button that the printer is online. If your Control Panel is in the printer setup. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. If your Control Panel is in the...
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... about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Instead, unplug your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that you use a surge protector, make sure that is connected correctly to the instructions provided with your computer is supplying power. The technician may have a technical problem with it is turned on . ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned on . ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make...
... about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Instead, unplug your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that you use a surge protector, make sure that is connected correctly to the instructions provided with your computer is supplying power. The technician may have a technical problem with it is turned on . ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned on . ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to work, make...
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... selecting screen saver 112 using 26 using Start menu 27 DHCP 53 digital camera serial port 10 USB port 8, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 21 disconnecting from Internet 43 Disk Cleanup 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...
... selecting screen saver 112 using 26 using Start menu 27 DHCP 53 digital camera serial port 10 USB port 8, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 21 disconnecting from Internet 43 Disk Cleanup 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...
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... list 29 fragmentation 145 front bezel removing 157 replacing 157 front I/O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 deleting files and folders 143 indicator 8 replacing 163 scanning for errors 144 troubleshooting 180 headphone jack 9, 11 heat sink replacing 167 help online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting 3 Hibernate mode...
... list 29 fragmentation 145 front bezel removing 157 replacing 157 front I/O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 deleting files and folders 143 indicator 8 replacing 163 scanning for errors 144 troubleshooting 180 headphone jack 9, 11 heat sink replacing 167 help online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting 3 Hibernate mode...
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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...
