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... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
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..., cellular telephone, or other devices into this port. This jack is color-coded orange. Contains your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 33. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this jack. To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on drive type). Turns on . For more...
..., cellular telephone, or other devices into this port. This jack is color-coded orange. Contains your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 33. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this jack. To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on drive type). Turns on . For more...
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... the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. The message may help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you...
... the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. The message may help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you...
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... you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you are using a dial-up correctly. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Double...
... you have typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you are using a dial-up correctly. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Double...
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... using the modem. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type...
... using the modem. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type...
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... the name of the printer you want to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in the printer setup. To set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide that you want to clear the check mark. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer...
... the name of the printer you want to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in the printer setup. To set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide that you want to clear the check mark. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer...
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... 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 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
... 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 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
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... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 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...
... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 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...
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... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play 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 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play 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 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
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... of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™...
... of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use to connect to a standard telephone line for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a stereo) into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™...
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The Ethernet device installed in your computer is not working correctly. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. If the connection is listed. Before you begin setting up a network. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in front of Ethernet you are using your current setup. For information on installing cards in your Control Panel is not listed, you have determined...
The Ethernet device installed in your computer is not working correctly. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. If the connection is listed. Before you begin setting up a network. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in front of Ethernet you are using your current setup. For information on installing cards in your Control Panel is not listed, you have determined...
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... If your computer's video card supports it (it on. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may not represent the actual screens on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog...
... If your computer's video card supports it (it on. Tips & Tricks For the location of the VGA port on your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may not represent the actual screens on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog...
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... case was damaged Instead, unplug your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected...
... case was damaged Instead, unplug your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected...
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... or your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 11 or your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. OR - Help and Support For more...
... or your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 11 or your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. OR - Help and Support For more...
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...; Make sure that the keyboard cable is having multiple programs open on your computer People are sending you e-mail messages, but you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to replace it. 181 Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using...
...; Make sure that the keyboard cable is having multiple programs open on your computer People are sending you e-mail messages, but you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to replace it. 181 Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using...
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You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to update the Program Guide. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Connecting the dial-up and connected to temporarily disable the service. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to the Media Center computer. Your modem does not...
You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to update the Program Guide. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Connecting the dial-up and connected to temporarily disable the service. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to the Media Center computer. Your modem does not...
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... network have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that the mouse port works. Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. For more information about display types, see your monitor and video card documentation. Help and Support For more information about setting up a network...
... network have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that the mouse port works. Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. For more information about display types, see your monitor and video card documentation. Help and Support For more information about setting up a network...
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... instructions for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Most printers have an online/offline button that you may want to press after adding paper. 190 The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver...
... instructions for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to print to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Most printers have an online/offline button that you may want to press after adding paper. 190 The Control Panel window opens. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver...
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... graphics 39 PDA memory cards 72 peripheral devices 13 playing audio CD 84 audio file 83, 105 DVD 86 Media Player file 83 multimedia files 83 music CD 84 Windows Media Player file 83 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 13 USB support for 13 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 116 button 9 changing advanced settings 116 changing schemes 115 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems...
... graphics 39 PDA memory cards 72 peripheral devices 13 playing audio CD 84 audio file 83, 105 DVD 86 Media Player file 83 multimedia files 83 music CD 84 Windows Media Player file 83 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 13 USB support for 13 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 116 button 9 changing advanced settings 116 changing schemes 115 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems...
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... computer startup 178 diskette drive 178 display 179 DVD drive 177, 179 DVD/CD drive 177, 179 faxes 186 files 179 general guidelines 176 hard drive 180 Internet connection 180, 185 keyboard 181 LCD panel 179, 187 memory 184 memory card reader 184 modem 184 monitor 187 mouse 188 network 188 passwords 189 power 189 printer 189 safety guidelines 176 screen 179, 187 screen area 187 screen resolution 187 technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning...
... computer startup 178 diskette drive 178 display 179 DVD drive 177, 179 DVD/CD drive 177, 179 faxes 186 files 179 general guidelines 176 hard drive 180 Internet connection 180, 185 keyboard 181 LCD panel 179, 187 memory 184 memory card reader 184 modem 184 monitor 187 mouse 188 network 188 passwords 189 power 189 printer 189 safety guidelines 176 screen 179, 187 screen area 187 screen resolution 187 technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning...