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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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... computer (Default). Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Enables fast external disk access. Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in...
... computer (Default). Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Enables fast external disk access. Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in...
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.... The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the method you use to connect to your screen depends on the World Wide Web. To connect to a Web site... on the browser address bar. - Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Help For more information about connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support.
.... The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the method you use to connect to your screen depends on the World Wide Web. To connect to a Web site... on the browser address bar. - Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Help For more information about connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... of the Web site that contains the file or program you download. Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that it . Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Downloading files...
... of the Web site that contains the file or program you download. Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that it . Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Downloading files...
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... your hard drive is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The message may help . Type troubleshooting in alphabetical order. 26
... your hard drive is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The message may help . Type troubleshooting in alphabetical order. 26
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... deleted from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type file management in the Search box, then press ENTER. Hard drive You see the documentation that came with your computer. •... Right-click the file you try to restore, then click Restore. For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. File management Help For more information, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from . If the Recycle ...
... deleted from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type file management in the Search box, then press ENTER. Hard drive You see the documentation that came with your computer. •... Right-click the file you try to restore, then click Restore. For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. File management Help For more information, see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from . If the Recycle ...
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..., then press ENTER. 31 For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot connect to the Internet • If you do not have a problem with your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the...
..., then press ENTER. 31 For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot connect to the Internet • If you do not have a problem with your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the...
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...-check the URL or try a different URL. Contact your ISP may be having technical difficulties. If you still get the error, your ISP for technical support. 32 If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer People are...
...-check the URL or try a different URL. Contact your ISP may be having technical difficulties. If you still get the error, your ISP for technical support. 32 If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer People are...
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... "key failure" error message • Make sure that nothing is failing. 33 For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it . Press each key to drain it again. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer and unplug...
... "key failure" error message • Make sure that nothing is failing. 33 For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it . Press each key to drain it again. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer and unplug...
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... lines do not work correctly. Dial a single number (such as the modem. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that is a common problem that makes a difference. Listen to connect at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. The faster the modem, the...
... lines do not work correctly. Dial a single number (such as the modem. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that is a common problem that makes a difference. Listen to connect at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. The faster the modem, the...
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...different telephone number in your house or a telephone line at 14,400 bps when you have a 56K modem • Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 36 You cannot connect to 53K. If reducing the connect speed lets you connect, ... service. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. The telephone line may be too noisy. If your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with a different communications program. Contact your computer has a v.92...
...different telephone number in your house or a telephone line at 14,400 bps when you have a 56K modem • Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 36 You cannot connect to 53K. If reducing the connect speed lets you connect, ... service. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. The telephone line may be too noisy. If your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with a different communications program. Contact your computer has a v.92...
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... on your computer. See your setup poster to the center position. 37 Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The computer is running but there is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box.
... on your computer. See your setup poster to the center position. 37 Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The computer is running but there is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box.
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For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen resolution in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know ...
For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen resolution in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know ...
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...; Clean the mouse by pressing and holding F1 while your computer restarts. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. The mouse works...
...; Clean the mouse by pressing and holding F1 while your computer restarts. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. The mouse works...
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Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the speakers ... correctly. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. 43 Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the speakers ... correctly. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. 43 Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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..., see that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 47. 4 Reset your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as ... can solve most conditions. Recovery discs take some or all of recovery discs as soon as you need to its factory condition. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to create, but for recovering your system from significant...
..., see that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 47. 4 Reset your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as ... can solve most conditions. Recovery discs take some or all of recovery discs as soon as you need to its factory condition. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to create, but for recovering your system from significant...
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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 49 4 Insert the second recovery disc ... recently installed hardware or software, make sure that is turned on -screen prompts to " questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have installed it according to the instructions provided with your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC power outlet that it...
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 49 4 Insert the second recovery disc ... recently installed hardware or software, make sure that is turned on -screen prompts to " questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have installed it according to the instructions provided with your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC power outlet that it...
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... our Web site's Documentation Library. • The software publisher's Web site. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Power cords or plugs are damaged - Warning To avoid bodily... injury, do not attempt to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • See the troubleshooting section of any error messages, and the steps you have you have how-to troubleshoot ...
... our Web site's Documentation Library. • The software publisher's Web site. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Power cords or plugs are damaged - Warning To avoid bodily... injury, do not attempt to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • See the troubleshooting section of any error messages, and the steps you have you have how-to troubleshoot ...
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... cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on page 16 • If you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that...
... cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on page 16 • If you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that...
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... telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may also cause a false answer condition. General This product complies with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is connected to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of any country or region in which it has been approved for emergency use . Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information...
... telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may also cause a false answer condition. General This product complies with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is connected to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of any country or region in which it has been approved for emergency use . Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information...