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DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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... information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 33. Turns on . You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode... or Hibernate mode. The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers...
... information about how to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into this jack. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 33. Turns on . You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode... or Hibernate mode. The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers...
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...off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Important If for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com While in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer, press and hold the power button for some reason you cannot ...use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power indicator flashes. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens...
...off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Important If for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com While in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer, press and hold the power button for some reason you cannot ...use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power indicator flashes. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens...
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Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on page 22. www.eMachines.com 21 When the checks are not responding. If you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer. Type the keyword adjusting ..., then click Help and Support. Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information about five seconds, then release it. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard...
Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on page 22. www.eMachines.com 21 When the checks are not responding. If you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart your computer. Type the keyword adjusting ..., then click Help and Support. Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information about five seconds, then release it. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard...
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...the instructions in "First steps" on page 56. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any residual power from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to... panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift the panel away from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Warning To avoid exposure to internal components.
...the instructions in "First steps" on page 56. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any residual power from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to... panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift the panel away from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Warning To avoid exposure to internal components.
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... you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Press the button to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as ...a lamp, into the outlet and turn it is connected to your computer. Power Your computer will not print ■ Check the cable ...
... you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Press the button to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as ...a lamp, into the outlet and turn it is connected to your computer. Power Your computer will not print ■ Check the cable ...
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...power connector 11 accessories safety precautions 76 activity indicators See indicators application key 23 arrow keys 23 audio audio in jack 11 headphone 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 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 ... 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
...power connector 11 accessories safety precautions 76 activity indicators See indicators application key 23 arrow keys 23 audio audio in jack 11 headphone 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 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 ... 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
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... reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 12, 26 monitor 11 mouse 9, 11 network 12, 27 parallel 11 power 11 power cord 11 printer 9, 11 PS/2 keyboard 11 PS/2 mouse 11 scanner 9, 11 serial 11 telephone 11 ...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... DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial number 13 Web address 3 Web site 3 ergonomics 16 ...
... reader 9 microphone 9, 11 modem 12, 26 monitor 11 mouse 9, 11 network 12, 27 parallel 11 power 11 power cord 11 printer 9, 11 PS/2 keyboard 11 PS/2 mouse 11 scanner 9, 11 serial 11 telephone 11 ...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... DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial number 13 Web address 3 Web site 3 ergonomics 16 ...
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... 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory 50 peripheral devices 28 printer 28...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 model number 13 www.eMachines...
... 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory 50 peripheral devices 28 printer 28...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 model number 13 www.eMachines...
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... Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port 11 troubleshooting 68 mouse buttons 24 cleaning 42 clicking 25 double-clicking 25 moving pointer 24, 25 moving screen objects 25 opening files, folders... 3, 5 opening computer case 46 files 25 folders 25 front bezel 47 programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
... Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port 11 troubleshooting 68 mouse buttons 24 cleaning 42 clicking 25 double-clicking 25 moving pointer 24, 25 moving screen objects 25 opening files, folders... 3, 5 opening computer case 46 files 25 folders 25 front bezel 47 programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
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...devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on... computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening... 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
...devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on... computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening... 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
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... drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 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...
... drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 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...
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... when the computer is turned on page 13. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device...
... when the computer is turned on page 13. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device...
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...computer, certain components in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to ensure proper system cooling. To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. While in variable speed fan. We recommend disconnecting ...the device for several minutes or have not used for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on page 105. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. In addition, your computer Important Your computer has...
...computer, certain components in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to ensure proper system cooling. To start your computer: 1 Connect the cables to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. While in variable speed fan. We recommend disconnecting ...the device for several minutes or have not used for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" on page 105. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. In addition, your computer Important Your computer has...
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... Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Directional keys Application key Numeric keypad 20 To close programs that is not responding... turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not turn it ...
... Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Directional keys Application key Numeric keypad 20 To close programs that is not responding... turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines.com Restarting (rebooting) your computer Important If your computer does not turn it ...
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... 79 entry button Power button Puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Start button Opens the Media Center's main menu. Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button(s) Functions Shortcut buttons Give you ... listen to music, and to Media Center features. www.emachines.com Using Windows Media Center Using Windows Media Center If your Media Center setup poster. Transport buttons Let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control....
... 79 entry button Power button Puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Start button Opens the Media Center's main menu. Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button(s) Functions Shortcut buttons Give you ... listen to music, and to Media Center features. www.emachines.com Using Windows Media Center Using Windows Media Center If your Media Center setup poster. Transport buttons Let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control....
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...from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode you want to open when you assign different power saving modes to the hard drive, then turns your Control Panel is in ...click the Power Options icon. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you activated Hibernate mode. 116 The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Click the arrow button to use. 5 Click OK. To change advanced power management settings:...
...from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode you want to open when you assign different power saving modes to the hard drive, then turns your Control Panel is in ...click the Power Options icon. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you activated Hibernate mode. 116 The Power Options Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Click the arrow button to use. 5 Click OK. To change advanced power management settings:...
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...-click the Power Options icon. Click the arrow button to use Hibernate mode: ■ As an automatic power savings mode: Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the Power Schemes tab. The Power Options Properties ...Power buttons lists. ■ As a manually-selected power savings mode: Click Start, then click Shut Down. Hibernate is in the Shut Down Windows dialog box. 5 Click OK. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press and hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate. 117 www.emachines...
...-click the Power Options icon. Click the arrow button to use Hibernate mode: ■ As an automatic power savings mode: Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the Power Schemes tab. The Power Options Properties ...Power buttons lists. ■ As a manually-selected power savings mode: Click Start, then click Shut Down. Hibernate is in the Shut Down Windows dialog box. 5 Click OK. Help and Support For more information about changing the power scheme, click Start, then click Help and Support. Press and hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate. 117 www.emachines...
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... Touch a bare metal surface on page 154. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any surface. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the outside of antistatic bags... plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their metal mounting brackets. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. Before ...
... Touch a bare metal surface on page 154. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to drain any surface. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the outside of antistatic bags... plastic, and packing foam. ■ Remove components from their metal mounting brackets. CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components www.emachines.com Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. Before ...
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www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4 opening computer case 154 documents 37 files 23, 27 files ... 10 Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 189 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 19 using UPS 118 power button 9 power supply replacing 166 uninterruptible 118 printer default 190 installing 13, 150 parallel port 10 sharing 59 troubleshooting 189 USB port 8, 11 printing documents 38 files...
www.emachines.com Index using 60 NTSC/PAL jack 76 numeric keypad 21 indicator 21 O online help 3, 4 opening computer case 154 documents 37 files 23, 27 files ... 10 Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 189 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 19 using UPS 118 power button 9 power supply replacing 166 uninterruptible 118 printer default 190 installing 13, 150 parallel port 10 sharing 59 troubleshooting 189 USB port 8, 11 printing documents 38 files...