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... Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Adjusting the volume 29 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 36 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front 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...
... Memory card types 28 Using a memory card 28 Adjusting the volume 29 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 35 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 36 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front 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...
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Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. The Support page also has links to -read manual that are specific to your model of eMachines computer. Chapter 1: About This Reference About this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in this guide may...
Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. The Support page also has links to -read manual that are specific to your model of eMachines computer. Chapter 1: About This Reference About this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in this guide may...
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... mode. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). This jack is color-coded pink. Press this button to turn the power on . The power indicator lights...
... mode. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on drive type). This jack is color-coded pink. Press this button to turn the power on . The power indicator lights...
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... bend the card sideways. 6 If you remove the system battery. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to their factory defaults. 4 Shut down all values in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by following the manufacturer's instructions. www.emachines.com 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the...
... bend the card sideways. 6 If you remove the system battery. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to their factory defaults. 4 Shut down all values in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by following the manufacturer's instructions. www.emachines.com 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the...
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... 34. The message may help . Warning Make sure that you performed and make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you are secure. • Make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal components.
... 34. The message may help . Warning Make sure that you performed and make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you are secure. • Make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal components.
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... Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. Reboot your computer, and your card reader will be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Memory Help For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see your online User Guide...
... Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. Reboot your computer, and your card reader will be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Memory Help For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see your online User Guide...
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... connect to make sure that the mouse port works. Contact your company network • Every network is unique. Passwords Your computer does not accept your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is working to your company computer department or network administrator for help. Try a different mouse pad. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The mouse works...
... connect to make sure that the mouse port works. Contact your company network • Every network is unique. Passwords Your computer does not accept your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is working to your company computer department or network administrator for help. Try a different mouse pad. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The mouse works...
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... documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message • After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. •...
... documentation for instructions for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message • After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. •...
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... you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on...
... you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on...
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... you can find your hard drive. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 96. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your backed up to c:\backup. - Caution Continuing with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up files in its original factory condition. You still need to save. 9 Click...
... you can find your hard drive. For instructions, see "To create discs for recovering pre-installed software and drivers:" on page 96. 2 Insert the Windows DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your backed up to c:\backup. - Caution Continuing with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up files in its original factory condition. You still need to save. 9 Click...
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...also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 52 replacing 52 external audio jack 9 F fan variable-speed 16 faxes troubleshooting 89 files backing up 68 deleting 65 finding 71 opening 23 transferring 70 troubleshooting 79 types 71...
...also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 52 replacing 52 external audio jack 9 F fan variable-speed 16 faxes troubleshooting 89 files backing up 68 deleting 65 finding 71 opening 23 transferring 70 troubleshooting 79 types 71...
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... power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 122 indicator 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 92 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 parallel port 9 setting default 92 troubleshooting 92 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 23 recovery discs 96, 98 re-installing 95 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 95 programs 95 software 95 system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery...
... power button 7 connector 8 Hibernate mode 7 122 indicator 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 92 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 7 power supply 15 printer installing 32 parallel port 9 setting default 92 troubleshooting 92 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 19 opening 23 recovery discs 96, 98 re-installing 95 PS/2 port keyboard 8 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 19 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 27 optical discs 27 recovering defaults 102 drivers 95 programs 95 software 95 system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery...
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... Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user...
... Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password 58 Windows user...
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... must install special Ethernet cables in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Using a router The most well-known example of a wired Ethernet network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that covers a broad geographical area. Standard Ethernet runs...
... must install special Ethernet cables in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Using a router The most well-known example of a wired Ethernet network. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that covers a broad geographical area. Standard Ethernet runs...
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.... For a crossover cable, the wires on each connector are using your Internet service provider. If the connection is not working correctly. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this type of Ethernet you are attached to the copper pins in two different types; Setting up a network. straight-through cable, the wires on installing the card and any required drivers. The router can...
.... For a crossover cable, the wires on each connector are using your Internet service provider. If the connection is not working correctly. Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this type of Ethernet you are attached to the copper pins in two different types; Setting up a network. straight-through cable, the wires on installing the card and any required drivers. The router can...
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... any specific instructions they have for setting up your network, you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using your access point documentation for your network, you are setting up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). If you need to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to download...
... any specific instructions they have for setting up your network, you have determined the type of wireless equipment you are using your access point documentation for your network, you are setting up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). If you need to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that another computer outside your network can gain access to your Internet connection to send spam e-mail and to your hard drive to download...
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... settings you can share your access point. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the router or access point with your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you set...
... settings you can share your access point. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that your home network is using a wired Ethernet network, check all of the router or access point with your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. For information about wireless network security methods, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you set...
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... its driver. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your multiple monitors in this monitor. 71 Use the additional desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. For the location of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), you can use the second monitor...
... its driver. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your multiple monitors in this monitor. 71 Use the additional desktop space to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. For the location of the primary monitor (both monitors have two video ports), you can use the second monitor...
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... screen adjusting settings 66 resolution 71 saver 68 screen saver changing 68 Search utility 13 searching for files and folders 13, 14 security BigFix 63 data 58 hardware 58 lock slot 58 Norton Internet Security 59 password 58 user accounts 58 virus protection 59 Windows Security Center 61 Windows Update 62 wireless Ethernet 52 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 73 sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop...
... screen adjusting settings 66 resolution 71 saver 68 screen saver changing 68 Search utility 13 searching for files and folders 13, 14 security BigFix 63 data 58 hardware 58 lock slot 58 Norton Internet Security 59 password 58 user accounts 58 virus protection 59 Windows Security Center 61 Windows Update 62 wireless Ethernet 52 serial number 3 Shared Documents folder 73 sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54 shortcuts adding to desktop...
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... editing tack information 35 playing audio CD 31 playing audio file 30 playing Blu-ray Disc 31 playing DVD 31 playing HD-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 52 setting up 49 WMA file...
... editing tack information 35 playing audio CD 31 playing audio file 30 playing Blu-ray Disc 31 playing DVD 31 playing HD-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 52 setting up 49 WMA file...