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... 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...
... 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...
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..." on page 30. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Press this button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). The button lights when the ... or mouse) into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 31. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. Contains your drive,...
..." on page 30. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Press this button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). The button lights when the ... or mouse) into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 31. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. Contains your drive,...
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Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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... into this jack. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this jack. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. In other peripheral device" on page 28. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port... Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the correct position for your area. This jack is color-coded lime green. For more information, see "Installing ...
... into this jack. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this jack. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. In other peripheral device" on page 28. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port... Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the correct position for your area. This jack is color-coded lime green. For more information, see "Installing ...
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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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...are activated. Press the corresponding key to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). www.eMachines.com 23 Press one of these buttons to find out more about the function key actions. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in .... Start program actions. See the program documentation to copy, cut, and paste. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these keys to activate the function. Show if your ...
...are activated. Press the corresponding key to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). www.eMachines.com 23 Press one of these buttons to find out more about the function key actions. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in .... Start program actions. See the program documentation to copy, cut, and paste. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these keys to activate the function. Show if your ...
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Look on the front of the drive for ... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. CD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. www.eMachines.com 33 Using the CD or DVD drive Using the CD or DVD drive You can use the double layer capability of the double...
Look on the front of the drive for ... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. CD drive Installing programs, playing audio CDs, and accessing data. www.eMachines.com 33 Using the CD or DVD drive Using the CD or DVD drive You can use the double layer capability of the double...
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Audio See "Sound" on page 70. Battery See "Power" on page 72. www.eMachines.com 57 CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that you have copy ...
Audio See "Sound" on page 70. Battery See "Power" on page 72. www.eMachines.com 57 CD or DVD drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive ■ Make sure that you have copy ...
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...disc is facing up, then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. The regional code for Mexico is 4. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. For... volume controls are turned off. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com Occasionally discs are connected correctly and securely. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ DVDs and DVD...
...disc is facing up, then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. The regional code for Mexico is 4. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Audio CD does not produce sound ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. For... volume controls are turned off. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the audio device drivers. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com Occasionally discs are connected correctly and securely. ■ Shut down and restart your computer. ■ DVDs and DVD...
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... jack 11 line in jack 11 line out jack 11 microphone jack 9, 11 muting 21 audio CD See CD audio in jack 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12... 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... to Ethernet network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
... jack 11 line in jack 11 line out jack 11 microphone jack 9, 11 muting 21 audio CD See CD audio in jack 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12... 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... to Ethernet network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
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digital video camera 9, 12, 28 Ethernet 12, 27 external audio 11 external speakers 11 Firewire 9, 12, 28 headphone 11 i.Link 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 9, 12, 28 keyboard 9, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory ... DIMM See memory directional keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drives CD 9, 33 diskette 30 DVD 9, 33 identifying drive types 33 recordable...
digital video camera 9, 12, 28 Ethernet 12, 27 external audio 11 external speakers 11 Firewire 9, 12, 28 headphone 11 i.Link 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 9, 12, 28 keyboard 9, 11 line in 11 line out 11 memory ... DIMM See memory directional keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drives CD 9, 33 diskette 30 DVD 9, 33 identifying drive types 33 recordable...
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Ethernet connecting 27 jack 27 Ethernet jack 12 external audio jack 11 F faxes troubleshooting 66 files opening 25 troubleshooting 60 finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 folders opening 25 front bezel removing ... J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 22 cleaning 42 features 22 PS/2 port 11 troubleshooting 63 USB port 9, 11 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...
Ethernet connecting 27 jack 27 Ethernet jack 12 external audio jack 11 F faxes troubleshooting 66 files opening 25 troubleshooting 60 finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 folders opening 25 front bezel removing ... J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 22 cleaning 42 features 22 PS/2 port 11 troubleshooting 63 USB port 9, 11 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...
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password 70 PDA 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 ... shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
password 70 PDA 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 ... shortcut menus accessing 25 shortcuts opening menu 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
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... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 ...11 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network . . . 12 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 13 Configuring the audio jacks 13 Chapter 3: Using Your Computer 15 Working safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk and chair 16 Setting up your...
... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 6 ...11 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network . . . 12 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 13 Configuring the audio jacks 13 Chapter 3: Using Your Computer 15 Working safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk and chair 16 Setting up your...
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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 ... Media Center Program Guide 80 Using multimedia 81 Adjusting the volume 81 Playing music and movies 83 Playing WAV audio files 83 Playing audio and video files 83 Playing CDs or DVDs 84 Creating audio files and music libraries 87 Creating music files 87 Building a music library 89 Editing track information 90 Creating...
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 ... Media Center Program Guide 80 Using multimedia 81 Adjusting the volume 81 Playing music and movies 83 Playing WAV audio files 83 Playing audio and video files 83 Playing CDs or DVDs 84 Creating audio files and music libraries 87 Creating music files 87 Building a music library 89 Editing track information 90 Creating...
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Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth 108 Adjusting the screen resolution 109 Changing the ...
Contents www.emachines.com Advanced multimedia software features 105 Recording audio 105 Chapter 9: Customizing Your Computer 107 Adjusting the screen and desktop settings 108 Adjusting the color depth 108 Adjusting the screen resolution 109 Changing the ...
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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 ... 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 177 Battery 177 CD or DVD drives 177 Computer 178 Diskette drive 178 v
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 ... 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 177 Battery 177 CD or DVD drives 177 Computer 178 Diskette drive 178 v
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CHAPTER 2 Getting to Know Your Computer • Front • Back • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network • Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device • Configuring the audio jacks
CHAPTER 2 Getting to Know Your Computer • Front • Back • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network • Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device • Configuring the audio jacks
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...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. Turns on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 This .... For more information about your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 73. CHAPTER 2: Getting to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type).
...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. Turns on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 This .... For more information about your drive type and for more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 73. CHAPTER 2: Getting to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type).
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...for the correct power available. Plug a serial device into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. In other peripheral device" on your computer,... Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the United States. If your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Plug a Personal...
...for the correct power available. Plug a serial device into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. In other peripheral device" on your computer,... Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the United States. If your computer is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. Plug a Personal...