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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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...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 Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 31. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.eMachines.com 9 The button lights when the computer is accessed. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such...
...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 Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 31. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.eMachines.com 9 The button lights when the computer is accessed. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such...
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... 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 connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is not full. ■ If an error...
... 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 connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is not full. ■ If an error...
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... more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. OR - Contact your computer 62 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. If you have a problem with your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and...
... more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. OR - Contact your computer 62 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. If you have a problem with your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and...
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... are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is disabled before using the modem. Also make sure that the modem cable is failing. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error...
... are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is disabled before using the modem. Also make sure that the modem cable is failing. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error...
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... Control Panel is in the printer setup. To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. www.eMachines.com 71 The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your Control Panel...
... Control Panel is in the printer setup. To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. www.eMachines.com 71 The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your Control Panel...
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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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... Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the modem jack of the modem cable into these screws before opening the case. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into one end of your computer. Your computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into this jack. Plug...
... Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the modem jack of the modem cable into these screws before opening the case. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into one end of your computer. Your computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into this jack. Plug...
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... card and any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed. The Control Panel window opens. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is in your current setup. Be sure to find out how soon after the installation the line will differ from ISP to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing cards in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. Important Broadband Internet settings...
... card and any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed. The Control Panel window opens. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is in your current setup. Be sure to find out how soon after the installation the line will differ from ISP to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing cards in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. Important Broadband Internet settings...
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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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...: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Safety guidelines Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ 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 you followed each instruction...
...: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Safety guidelines Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ 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 you followed each instruction...
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... plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 12 or your setup poster to the Internet ■ If you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the connections have a problem with your modem. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see a "General failure...
... plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 12 or your setup poster to the Internet ■ If you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the connections have a problem with your modem. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see a "General failure...
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... your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged in your residence or at your ISP for technical support. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see the poster that came with your account with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to replace it . You see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error...
... your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged in your residence or at your ISP for technical support. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see the poster that came with your account with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you know works to replace it . You see a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error...
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Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to update the Program Guide. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your Internet account is set correctly. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you have been made correctly. ■...
Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to update the Program Guide. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your Internet account is set correctly. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the telephone wall jack. ■ If you have been made correctly. ■...
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...; Make sure that the mouse port works. Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove all computers on your network have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your company network Every network is plugged into the Ethernet jack on page 49. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your monitor and video card...
...; Make sure that the mouse port works. Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Remove all computers on your network have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your company network Every network is plugged into the Ethernet jack on page 49. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in your monitor and video card...
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... Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. Make sure that you want to is connected to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for adding additional memory. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set a default...
... Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. Make sure that you want to is connected to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for adding additional memory. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set a default...
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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...