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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. 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.
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... or other devices into this jack. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 31. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the ... Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 28. ...
... or other devices into this jack. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 31. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the ... Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 28. ...
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...called Standby. If your computer is in Windows to turn off your computer. In order to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used for about five seconds, then release it up your computer When you... outlets. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to remove all electrical power from your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. ...
...called Standby. If your computer is in Windows to turn off your computer. In order to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used for about five seconds, then release it up your computer When you... outlets. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to remove all electrical power from your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. ...
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...your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it . Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on the front of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. For more information, for about installing ...Applications tab, then click the program that are not responding. www.eMachines.com 21 If you are finished, Windows starts. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information about five seconds, then release it on page ...
...your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then turn it . Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on the front of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status runs automatically. For more information, for about installing ...Applications tab, then click the program that are not responding. www.eMachines.com 21 If you are finished, Windows starts. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information about five seconds, then release it on page ...
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Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 4 Remove the two ... power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow 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...
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain any residual power from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 4 Remove the two ... power cord and modem cable before opening the case. Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow 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...
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...9632; Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. Printer The printer will not print ■ Check the cable between the ... network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Replace any damaged cables. Power Your computer will not turn it is connected to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Passwords Your computer does not accept your company computer department or network administrator for help...
...9632; Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. Printer The printer will not print ■ Check the cable between the ... network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Replace any damaged cables. Power Your computer will not turn it is connected to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Passwords Your computer does not accept your company computer department or network administrator for help...
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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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...or recordable DVD drive. Optical drive Optical 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 ...
...or recordable DVD drive. Optical drive Optical 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 ...
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...turned on page 72. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded orange. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices... into this jack. 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 ...
...turned on page 72. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on . You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded orange. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices... into this jack. 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 ...
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... dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it up. You may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. To start your computer Tips.... Important If for some reason you have not turned off your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see the documentation that came with the device for long periods.
... dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. www.emachines.com Starting your computer Starting your computer Important Your computer has a built-in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it up. You may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. To start your computer Tips.... Important If for some reason you have not turned off your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see the documentation that came with the device for long periods.
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...press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. 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 The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines...
...press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. 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 The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer. CHAPTER 3: Using Your Computer www.emachines...
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... www.emachines.com Using Windows Media Center Using Windows Media Center If your computer came with Windows Media Center installed and with your Media Center may look different.) For detailed setup information, see your Media Center setup poster. 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...
... www.emachines.com Using Windows Media Center Using Windows Media Center If your computer came with Windows Media Center installed and with your Media Center may look different.) For detailed setup information, see your Media Center setup poster. 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...
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... you assign different power saving modes to the power button. The next time you activated Hibernate mode. 116 The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword power management in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you...
... you assign different power saving modes to the power button. The next time you activated Hibernate mode. 116 The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword power management in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click the Power Options icon. CHAPTER 9: Customizing Your Computer www.emachines.com Changing advanced power settings Advanced power settings let you...
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... keyword hibernate in the Power buttons lists. ■ As a manually-selected power savings mode: Click Start, then click Shut Down. Press and hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate. 117 To use . -OROpen the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the Advanced tab. The Control Panel window opens. www.emachines.com Changing Power-Saving Settings To activate...
... keyword hibernate in the Power buttons lists. ■ As a manually-selected power savings mode: Click Start, then click Shut Down. Press and hold SHIFT, then click Hibernate. 117 To use . -OROpen the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the Advanced tab. The Control Panel window opens. www.emachines.com Changing Power-Saving Settings To activate...
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... the edge connectors and components 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. Your computer case provides easy access to static electricity, also known as ...discharge-sensitive components in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the cards. 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 and unplug...
... the edge connectors and components 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. Your computer case provides easy access to static electricity, also known as ...discharge-sensitive components in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the cards. 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 and unplug...
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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...