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... bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 42 Replacing the media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53... exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows 62 Using BigFix 63 Managing hard drive space 63 Checking hard drive space 64 ii
... bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 42 Replacing the media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53... exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows 62 Using BigFix 63 Managing hard drive space 63 Checking hard drive space 64 ii
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www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 Defragmenting the hard drive 67 Backing up files 68 Scheduling maintenance tasks 69 Moving from your old computer 70 Transferring files and settings automatically 70 Transferring files and ... Troubleshooting 73 Safety guidelines 74 First steps 74 Troubleshooting 75 Add-in cards 75 Audio 75 CD or DVD drives 75 Display 77 DVD drives 77 Ethernet 78 Expansion cards 79 File management 79 Hard drive 80 Internet 81 Keyboard 82 Media Center 83 Memory 86 Memory card reader 86 Modem (cable or DSL...
www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 Defragmenting the hard drive 67 Backing up files 68 Scheduling maintenance tasks 69 Moving from your old computer 70 Transferring files and settings automatically 70 Transferring files and ... Troubleshooting 73 Safety guidelines 74 First steps 74 Troubleshooting 75 Add-in cards 75 Audio 75 CD or DVD drives 75 Display 77 DVD drives 77 Ethernet 78 Expansion cards 79 File management 79 Hard drive 80 Internet 81 Keyboard 82 Media Center 83 Memory 86 Memory card reader 86 Modem (cable or DSL...
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... Guide has been included on your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. For more information For more information about your computer, visit the eMachines Support page at www.emachines.com or the Web address shown on... Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to your model of eMachines computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files •...
... Guide has been included on your hard drive. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. For more information For more information about your computer, visit the eMachines Support page at www.emachines.com or the Web address shown on... Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your online User Guide. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to your model of eMachines computer. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files •...
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...-definition video. Creating discs Recording to optical discs You can use the disc burning program on your computer to copy tracks from home video. www.emachines.com Playing a Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is a high-capacity optical disc format that can store much more data than a DVD. You can ... computer. For more . For more information about playing HD-DVDs, see your data. HD-DVDs can copy optical discs to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information, see your online User Guide. Copying optical discs You can be...
...-definition video. Creating discs Recording to optical discs You can use the disc burning program on your computer to copy tracks from home video. www.emachines.com Playing a Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is a high-capacity optical disc format that can store much more data than a DVD. You can ... computer. For more . For more information about playing HD-DVDs, see your data. HD-DVDs can copy optical discs to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information, see your online User Guide. Copying optical discs You can be...
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Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the media panel • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 33
Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the media panel • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 33
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To add or replace a hard drive: Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in your computer may vary from that shown. www.emachines.com Adding or replacing a hard drive Important The number and type of hard drives in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) 47
To add or replace a hard drive: Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in your computer may vary from that shown. www.emachines.com Adding or replacing a hard drive Important The number and type of hard drives in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 Disconnect and label all hard drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) 47
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... that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. OR - Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 6 If you are replacing a drive, note any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper as instructed by the drive's user guide. 7 Slide the new hard drive into the cage...
... that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. OR - Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 6 If you are replacing a drive, note any jumper settings on the old drive and set the jumper as instructed by the drive's user guide. 7 Slide the new hard drive into the cage...
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...38. 12 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 13 Turn on your computer. 14 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on the inside of case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, ...hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from Step 2. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer on its side. www.emachines...
...38. 12 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 13 Turn on your computer. 14 If you are using the new hard drive as your primary drive, install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on the inside of case 9 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, ...hard drive cage fan cable back into the case. If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from Step 2. 11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your computer on its side. www.emachines...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
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Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58
Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58
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...8226; When storing your computer for an extended period of it in high temperatures. When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. Magnetic fields can result in cold temperatures and can ...lead to permanent damage to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. www.emachines.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and ...
...8226; When storing your computer for an extended period of it in high temperatures. When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperature changes. Magnetic fields can result in cold temperatures and can ...lead to permanent damage to the computer. • Do not block the ventilation fan slots. www.emachines.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be careful not to bump or drop your computer, and ...
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..., delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 To fix the problem, click on the Internet. www.emachines.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you...
..., delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 To fix the problem, click on the Internet. www.emachines.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you...
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Drive space information appears. 64 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties.
Drive space information appears. 64 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties.
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...dilalog box opens. 3 Click to select the types of files you want to free hard drive space. The types of files you indicated are deleted. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for ...folders. To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in ...
...dilalog box opens. 3 Click to select the types of files you want to free hard drive space. The types of files you indicated are deleted. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of the options: • My files only cleans only the folders for ...folders. To delete unnecessary files: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties Ö Disk Cleanup 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Cleanup. www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files Delete unnecessary files, such as temporary files and files in ...
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...opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found by following the on the hard drive so Windows does not use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors, you see a prompt asking you if you want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you ... this prompt, click Schedule disc check. This process may be adequate. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas ...
...opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found by following the on the hard drive so Windows does not use Error-checking if you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors, you see a prompt asking you if you want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you ... this prompt, click Schedule disc check. This process may be adequate. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for physical flaws and file and folder problems. This program corrects file and folder problems and marks flawed areas ...
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...(Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. www.emachines.com 5 Click OK. Also, if you will not need the computer for the pieces of the drive. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box...defragmenting process. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 67 Help For more information about checking the hard drive for disk errors in different places on the drive can improve hard drive performance. Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Disk Defragmenter ...
...(Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click Disk Defragmenter. www.emachines.com 5 Click OK. Also, if you will not need the computer for the pieces of the drive. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your keyboard or mouse because using them in the Search Help box...defragmenting process. The Disk Defragmenter dialog box opens. 67 Help For more information about checking the hard drive for disk errors in different places on the drive can improve hard drive performance. Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Disk Defragmenter ...
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Type defragmenting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 68 It also protects you from the hard drive frees space for new files on the hard drive. Help For more information about backing up files: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Backing up files Backing up files... and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you have a recordable drive). Type backup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click Defragment now. You should ...
Type defragmenting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 68 It also protects you from the hard drive frees space for new files on the hard drive. Help For more information about backing up files: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Backing up files Backing up files... and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you have a recordable drive). Type backup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 3 Click Defragment now. You should ...
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.... Transferring files and settings manually You can move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as a writable disc, an external hard drive, a network location, or a flash drive. 70 Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important If your old computer does not use... Your Computer Moving from your old computer Transferring files and settings automatically You can manually transfer your personal data files by using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive.
.... Transferring files and settings manually You can move your files, folders, software settings, and user account settings (such as a writable disc, an external hard drive, a network location, or a flash drive. 70 Help For more information about transferring files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Important If your old computer does not use... Your Computer Moving from your old computer Transferring files and settings automatically You can manually transfer your personal data files by using a writeable disc, flash drive, or external hard drive.
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... sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on page 34. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines...
... sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on page 34. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines...
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For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. Caution All deleted files will be the result ... box, then press ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you may be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin. • Save your files to static electricity or physical ...
For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see "Checking the hard drive for errors" on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to reinstall the operating system. Caution All deleted files will be the result ... box, then press ENTER. • Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you may be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin. • Save your files to static electricity or physical ...