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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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...• Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your hard drive. The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your ...computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your model of eMachines computer. Chapter...
...• Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your hard drive. The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your ...computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your model of eMachines computer. Chapter...
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...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 information about nine hours of high-definition video. Playing an HD-DVD HD-DVD is a high-capacity optical disc format that can hold 30 GB of files, ... discs to make backups of standard-definition video, or about playing Blu-ray Discs, see your online User Guide. 27 Creating discs Recording to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information, see your online User Guide. For more . You can ...
...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 information about nine hours of high-definition video. Playing an HD-DVD HD-DVD is a high-capacity optical disc format that can hold 30 GB of files, ... discs to make backups of standard-definition video, or about playing Blu-ray Discs, see your online User Guide. 27 Creating discs Recording to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information, see your online User Guide. For more . You can ...
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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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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 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.
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... the four screws you removed previously or screws provided with your new drive. 48 Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 6 If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. OR - Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Loosen the captive...
... the four screws you removed previously or screws provided with your new drive. 48 Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom) 6 If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the cage. OR - Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Loosen the captive...
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... on its side. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 94. Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on the... inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 10 Connect the drive cables. If you are using the new hard drive as your system" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 49 To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the side panel by following...
... on its side. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. To avoid scratching the case, place it on page 94. Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on the... inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 10 Connect the drive cables. If you are using the new hard drive as your system" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 49 To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove the side panel by following...
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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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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 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.
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www.emachines.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be ...erase data on top of time, unplug AC power. 59 Damage due to either extreme is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to the computer. • When storing your computer.... fields. As a general rule, your warranty. When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is not covered by your computer is not made to the computer. • Do not block...
www.emachines.com Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: • Be ...erase data on top of time, unplug AC power. 59 Damage due to either extreme is on because data on the hard drive could be lost or corrupted. • Avoid subjecting your computer to the computer. • When storing your computer.... fields. As a general rule, your warranty. When spilled onto computer components, almost any objects on hard drives. • Never turn off your computer when the drive indicator is not covered by your computer is not made to the computer. • Do not block...
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... BigFix. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System... 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 www.emachines.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts.
... BigFix. It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System... 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 www.emachines.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts.
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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. Drive space information appears. 64
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... cleanup in user. • Files from all users on this computer cleans all folders. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of files you want to delete, then click OK. The types of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support.... 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 the...
... cleanup in user. • Files from all users on this computer cleans all folders. Help For more information about keeping the hard drive free of files you want to delete, then click OK. The types of unnecessary files, click Start, then click Help and Support.... 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 the...
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...see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found . 4 Correct any problems that you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors. If you probably want to run Error-checking once a week. This process may... a month may be adequate. If you use your computer several minutes. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. If you...
...see this prompt, click Schedule disc check. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found . 4 Correct any problems that you encounter hard drive problems. To check the hard drive for errors. If you probably want to run Error-checking once a week. This process may... a month may be adequate. If you use your computer several minutes. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking the hard drive for errors The Error-checking program examines the hard drive for errors, click Properties, then click the Tools tab. 3 Click Check Now, then click Start. If you...
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... before starting the process when you are connected to start over. www.emachines.com 5 Click OK. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive can improve hard drive performance. Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your computer from the network. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories...
... before starting the process when you are connected to start over. www.emachines.com 5 Click OK. Disk Defragmenter organizes the data on the drive can improve hard drive performance. Type checking for errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. To defragment the hard drive: 1 Disconnect your computer from the network. 2 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories...
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... click Start, then click Help and Support. Backing up files Backing up . Use a backup device, such as a recordable disc drive, to complete, depending on the hard drive. Type backup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You should back up your files regularly to a writable optical disc... and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you from the hard drive frees space for new files on the size of the drive being defragmented. This process may take hours to do a complete hard drive backup. Type defragmenting in the Search Help box, then...
... click Start, then click Help and Support. Backing up files Backing up . Use a backup device, such as a recordable disc drive, to complete, depending on the hard drive. Type backup in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You should back up your files regularly to a writable optical disc... and removing them from losing important information if the hard drive fails or you from the hard drive frees space for new files on the size of the drive being defragmented. This process may take hours to do a complete hard drive backup. Type defragmenting in the Search Help box, then...
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...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. Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must manually 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. While using Windows Easy ...
...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. Important If your old computer does not use Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must manually 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. While using Windows Easy ...
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... power cord are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your hard drive is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. For more information about...
... power cord are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your hard drive is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. For more information about...
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... area on page 65. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Hard drive You see an "Insufficient disk space"... error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. You see a "Data error" message ...
... area on page 65. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. To fix hard drive problems, run the error checking program. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Hard drive You see an "Insufficient disk space"... error message • Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive. You see a "Data error" message ...