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www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ... 69 Canceling a fax 69 Automatically retry sending a fax 69 Automatically canceling a fax 70 Chapter 8: Using Drives and Ports 71 Using the memory card reader 72 Memory card types 72 Using a memory card 73 Using the CD or DVD drive 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75...
www.emachines.com Contents Chapter 7: Sending and Receiving Faxes 63 Installing and configuring Fax 64 Installing Fax 64 Configuring Fax 65 Sending a simple fax 67 Setting up ... 69 Canceling a fax 69 Automatically retry sending a fax 69 Automatically canceling a fax 70 Chapter 8: Using Drives and Ports 71 Using the memory card reader 72 Memory card types 72 Using a memory card 73 Using the CD or DVD drive 73 Identifying drive types 73 Inserting a CD or DVD 74 Using a second monitor 75...
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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 ... bezel 156 Closing the 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...
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 ... bezel 156 Closing the 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...
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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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... 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 Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB...
... 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 Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB...
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...Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on . You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Contains ...serial number. 9 Press this button to turn the power on page 72. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®)...
...Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on . You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Contains ...serial number. 9 Press this button to turn the power on page 72. This jack is color-coded red or pink. www.emachines.com Front Component Icon Description IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®)...
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CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports • Using the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features
CHAPTER 8 Using Drives and Ports • Using the memory card reader • Using the CD or DVD drive • Using a second monitor • Viewing the display on a television • Using Windows Media Center • Using multimedia • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating and editing videos • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data CDs and DVDs • Advanced multimedia software features
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...type to another. 72 CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer. Memory card types Activity indicator Memory card reader slots The memory card reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure ...Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ xD (optional) CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive™ Slot Insert left Label facing up left Label facing up...
...type to another. 72 CHAPTER 8: Using Drives and Ports www.emachines.com Using the memory card reader You can use the memory card reader to transfer data between your computer. Memory card types Activity indicator Memory card reader slots The memory card reader supports the following card types: Card Type Secure ...Digital™ MultiMediaCard™ SM (SmartMedia™) Memory Stick® Memory Stick PRO™ xD (optional) CompactFlash® IBM Microdrive™ Slot Insert left Label facing up left Label facing up...
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www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one memory card in the taskbar to DVD+R or DVD+RW discs. 73 Using the CD or DVD drive To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as indicated...audio CDs, and accessing data. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to remove the memory card. Important Do not use your drive has this logo... CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, and creating CDs...
www.emachines.com Using a memory card Caution To avoid memory card damage or errors while using a memory card, insert only one memory card in the taskbar to DVD+R or DVD+RW discs. 73 Using the CD or DVD drive To insert a memory card: 1 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as indicated...audio CDs, and accessing data. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to remove the memory card. Important Do not use your drive has this logo... CD-RW drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, and creating CDs...
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...1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The next time you turn on your computer completely off. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to use. 5 Click OK. Activating and using ...Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your computer, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a Power buttons...
...1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The next time you turn on your computer completely off. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to use. 5 Click OK. Activating and using ...Hibernate mode Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive, then turns your computer, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a Power buttons...
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CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
CHAPTER 13 Adding and Replacing Components • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink • Replacing the front I/O panel • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
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... the illustration below. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the sides of the memory module and remove it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank.
... the illustration below. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Installing memory Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the sides of the memory module and remove it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank.
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... on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on the system board and note its upright position. 8 Turn on your computer. www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 7 Return your computer to... install the new battery the same way. 8 Push the battery release tab. The amount of memory in your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in Category...
... on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on the system board and note its upright position. 8 Turn on your computer. www.emachines.com Replacing the system battery 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 157. 7 Return your computer to... install the new battery the same way. 8 Push the battery release tab. The amount of memory in your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in Category...
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To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the ... cover may vary from the system board. 162 There should be enough slack in the drive bay. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Replacing the memory card reader Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. Screw 4 Disconnect the card reader's USB cable...
To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 154. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the ... cover may vary from the system board. 162 There should be enough slack in the drive bay. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Replacing the memory card reader Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. Screw 4 Disconnect the card reader's USB cable...
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CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it . Three screws are aligned top-to-bottom on the corners of the case), then lift it out and away from the ...
CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com 11 Remove the memory from the memory slots and place it . Three screws are aligned top-to-bottom on the corners of the case), then lift it out and away from the ...
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... is facing up , then try again. ■ Try a different disc. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. ... you have copy protection software. You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in card. You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer. 177
... is facing up , then try again. ■ Try a different disc. Occasionally discs are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. ... you have copy protection software. You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in card. You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer. 177
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...dial-up modem" on page 180. Also make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box, then click the arrow. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make ... line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call waiting is failing. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to update the Program Guide. Make sure that your setup poster to make sure that the connections have additional...
...dial-up modem" on page 180. Also make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box, then click the arrow. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make ... line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call waiting is failing. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to update the Program Guide. Make sure that your setup poster to make sure that the connections have additional...
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...one time, you want to is not the default printer, make sure that you may want to add additional memory to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Type ... is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you have an online/offline button... may need to press after adding paper. 190 CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver.
...one time, you want to is not the default printer, make sure that you may want to add additional memory to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Type ... is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you have an online/offline button... may need to press after adding paper. 190 CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver.
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www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP ... information 90 inserting 74 playing music 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 keyboard 141 LCD panel...
www.emachines.com Index Index A AC power connector 10 accessing shared drives 60 shared files 61 shared folders 60 accessories safety precautions 194 accounts Internet 43 ISP ... information 90 inserting 74 playing music 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 keyboard 141 LCD panel...
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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 ... 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 37 printing 38 saving 37 domain name 57 double-clicking 23 ...
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 ... 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 37 printing 38 saving 37 domain name 57 double-clicking 23 ...
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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 ... 21 numeric keypad 21 power 9 Scroll Lock 21 installing battery 159 devices 13 digital camera 13 digital video camera 13 Fax 64 front bezel 156 memory 158 peripheral devices 13, 150 printer 13, 150 programs 151 scanner 13, 150 side panel 154 system battery 159 Internet account 43 broadband connection 12...
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 ... 21 numeric keypad 21 power 9 Scroll Lock 21 installing battery 159 devices 13 digital camera 13 digital video camera 13 Fax 64 front bezel 156 memory 158 peripheral devices 13, 150 printer 13, 150 programs 151 scanner 13, 150 side panel 154 system battery 159 Internet account 43 broadband connection 12...