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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 jack is turned on page 28. To identify your model and serial number. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. www.eMachines.com 9 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...
...This jack is turned on page 28. To identify your model and serial number. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. www.eMachines.com 9 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...
User Guide
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... is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If 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...
... is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If 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...
User Guide
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... the connections have a problem with your modem. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR - Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 64. You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack...
... the connections have a problem with your modem. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR - Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 64. You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack...
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... or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is failing. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that all programs, then restart your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear...
... or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is failing. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that all programs, then restart your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear...
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... be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to use. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click...
... be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to use. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click...
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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...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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... Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. Plug a microphone into this jack. Your computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into this jack. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in 56K modem that you can use...
... Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. Plug a microphone into this jack. Your computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into this jack. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in 56K modem that you can use...
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... Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is already installed on installing the card and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Important Broadband Internet settings will be activated. To test the connection...
... Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is already installed on installing the card and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Important Broadband Internet settings will be activated. To test the connection...
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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 manufacturer's Web...
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 manufacturer's Web...
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... case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help eMachines Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed...
... case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help eMachines Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed...
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... hard drive problems, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is full, copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then delete them from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network...
... hard drive problems, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is full, copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then delete them from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network...
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... spilled in the keyboard If you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP may need to loosen a key that the keyboard cable is set up correctly. Clean the keyboard and turn off your ISP for technical support. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see the poster that came with your browser, then reconnect and open on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that your...
... spilled in the keyboard If you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP may need to loosen a key that the keyboard cable is set up correctly. Clean the keyboard and turn off your ISP for technical support. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see the poster that came with your browser, then reconnect and open on the keyboard. ■ Make sure that your...
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... "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: ■ You must be connected to the Internet to temporarily disable the service. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots...
... "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: ■ You must be connected to the Internet to temporarily disable the service. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots...
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... your computer. ■ Change the display settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse port works. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that the other computers on your network ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is working . Help and Support For more information about setting up a network in correctly. ■...
... your computer. ■ Change the display settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that the mouse port works. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that the other computers on your network ■ Make sure that your Ethernet cable is working . Help and Support For more information about setting up a network in correctly. ■...
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... setup. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. 190 If your Control Panel is online. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens...
... setup. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. 190 If your Control Panel is online. To set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens...
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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...