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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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.../. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. You can find... help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. 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...
.../. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. www.eMachines.com 3 Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. You can find... help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. 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...
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Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Do not use your computer in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in your work ...
Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Do not use your computer in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in your work ...
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... "wake" it up your computer When you have not turned off your computer, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . Turning off... some reason you turn off your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Important If for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off...
... "wake" it up your computer When you have not turned off your computer, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . Turning off... some reason you turn off your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. Important If for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off...
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...automatically. To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are using hardware controls: ■ If you have to restart (reboot) your computer does ... the front of the regular startup process, a program to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer does not respond, turn it . www.eMachines.com 21 If you are not responding. Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on page 22.
...automatically. To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are using hardware controls: ■ If you have to restart (reboot) your computer does ... the front of the regular startup process, a program to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer does not respond, turn it . www.eMachines.com 21 If you are not responding. Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on page 22.
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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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..., search, or e-mail programs. Use these keys to open the Windows Start menu. Use these buttons to play your audio files and to the end of a document, or to adjust the volume. www.eMachines.com 23 Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons... Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these keys to copy, cut, and paste. Each program...
..., search, or e-mail programs. Use these keys to open the Windows Start menu. Use these buttons to play your audio files and to the end of a document, or to adjust the volume. www.eMachines.com 23 Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons... Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these keys to copy, cut, and paste. Each program...
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... CDs, create video DVDs, and more. You can fit on a single disc. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data.... Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your computer. www.eMachines.com 35
... CDs, create video DVDs, and more. You can fit on a single disc. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data.... Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your computer. www.eMachines.com 35
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
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...Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for your computer. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to extreme ...38 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to ...Windows that are not covered under your computer up-to the site regularly, so you put it running smoothly. Use Windows... Update to keep it in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword Windows...Windows Update scans your computer and provides you to choose updates for Available ...
...Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for your computer. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to extreme ...38 For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to ...Windows that are not covered under your computer up-to the site regularly, so you put it running smoothly. Use Windows... Update to keep it in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword Windows...Windows Update scans your computer and provides you to choose updates for Available ...
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Click/Double-click System. www.eMachines.com 51 OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and...
Click/Double-click System. www.eMachines.com 51 OR If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and...
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... For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared...then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have ...
... For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared...then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have ...
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Do not connect these devices to see if that makes a difference. The telephone line may be too noisy. www.eMachines.com 65 If your Control Panel is in the wall or telephone wall jack are secure. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties,... the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. Line noise is on this line, call your modem. ■ Check for line noise. The Control Panel window opens. Listen to connect at a different location). If you connect, call your house or a telephone line at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. ...
Do not connect these devices to see if that makes a difference. The telephone line may be too noisy. www.eMachines.com 65 If your Control Panel is in the wall or telephone wall jack are secure. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties,... the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. Line noise is on this line, call your modem. ■ Check for line noise. The Control Panel window opens. Listen to connect at a different location). If you connect, call your house or a telephone line at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. ...
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...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 If your computer. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at which you can upload (send) data is limited to 48K.... The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at 14...
...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 If your computer. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at which you can upload (send) data is limited to 48K.... The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at 14...
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... Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears...
... Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears...
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... Use Printer Offline to use. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 71 To make sure that came with your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print...printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall...
... Use Printer Offline to use. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 71 To make sure that came with your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print...printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall...
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... outlet that is nearby at the time of this chapter. 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 troubleshooting section of your computer is supplying power. Telephone support...
... outlet that is nearby at the time of this chapter. 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 troubleshooting section of your computer is supplying power. Telephone support...
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...the arrow. 74 www.eMachines.com In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can contact eMachines to get answers to your questions: Resource eMachines Customer Care Service description Talk to a eMachines Customer Care representative about Windows, click Start, then ...9632; This user guide. ■ The software publisher's Web site. Self-help If you have how-to reach eMachines Customer Care telephone numbers vary by country or region. For more how-to information about a non-tutorial technical support question. ...
...the arrow. 74 www.eMachines.com In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can contact eMachines to get answers to your questions: Resource eMachines Customer Care Service description Talk to a eMachines Customer Care representative about Windows, click Start, then ...9632; This user guide. ■ The software publisher's Web site. Self-help If you have how-to reach eMachines Customer Care telephone numbers vary by country or region. For more how-to information about a non-tutorial technical support question. ...
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...trademarks of such damages. and other product and brand names are trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. patents and other rights owners. Use of their respective owners. Due to .... Reverse engineering or disassembly is a trademark of Gateway, Inc. These changes are trademarks of Intel Corporation. In the interest of eMachines, Inc, in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Microsoft Corporation. in this copyright protection technology must be authorized by...
...trademarks of such damages. and other product and brand names are trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. patents and other rights owners. Use of their respective owners. Due to .... Reverse engineering or disassembly is a trademark of Gateway, Inc. These changes are trademarks of Intel Corporation. In the interest of eMachines, Inc, in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of Microsoft Corporation. in this copyright protection technology must be authorized by...
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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