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... a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
... a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
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...Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. www.eMachines.com 3 Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. ...Help and Support opens. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find...
...Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. www.eMachines.com 3 Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. ...Help and Support opens. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. You can find...
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... ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to focus on your computer screen for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Do ...not use your computer in your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing ...
... ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. ■ Select a flat surface for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Look away from your computer occasionally, and try to focus on your computer screen for setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Do ...not use your computer in your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing ...
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... computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. If your computer,... computer for several minutes or have not used for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to turn off your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. To turn off your computer. While in...saving mode called Standby. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . In order to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com
... computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. If your computer,... computer for several minutes or have not used for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to turn off your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. To turn off your computer. While in...saving mode called Standby. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . In order to "wake" it . 20 www.eMachines.com
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...hardware controls: ■ If you have an enhanced keyboard, use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off, press and hold..., then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on page 22. For more information, for about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 21 Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting...
...hardware controls: ■ If you have an enhanced keyboard, use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off, press and hold..., then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. Adjusting the volume You can use the mute and volume control buttons on page 22. For more information, for about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 21 Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting...
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
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... has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line,...these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. www.eMachines.com 23 Show if your audio files and to copy, cut, and paste. These keys can also be used in Windows. Directional keys Numeric keypad Move the cursor up the page, down , right, or ...
... has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Icon Description Use these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line,...these keys to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. www.eMachines.com 23 Show if your audio files and to copy, cut, and paste. These keys can also be used in Windows. Directional keys Numeric keypad Move the cursor up the page, down , right, or ...
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You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. www.eMachines.com 35 Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or... Windows Media Player on your computer. Creating CDs or DVDs You can fit on your computer to copy tracks...
You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music CD to a standard CD but has greater data capacity. www.eMachines.com 35 Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or... Windows Media Player on your computer. Creating CDs or DVDs You can fit on your computer to copy tracks...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
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...away from your computer. Dust and dirt can result in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword Windows Update in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. New content.... 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. www.eMachines.com Use Windows Update to the site regularly, so you can erase data on your computer. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to choose updates for Available Updates...
...away from your computer. Dust and dirt can result in the HelpSpot Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword Windows Update in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. New content.... 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. www.eMachines.com Use Windows Update to the site regularly, so you can erase data on your computer. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to choose updates for Available Updates...
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www.eMachines.com 51 When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. The amount of memory in "... the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab.
www.eMachines.com 51 When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. The amount of memory in "... the side panel by following the instructions in your computer. The tabs on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab.
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... Back" on page 62. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then...
... Back" on page 62. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then...
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...or low line levels. ■ Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in the wall or telephone wall jack are secure. www.eMachines.com 65 Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Listen to see if that is ...with the modem at a lower connection speed. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can also call your telephone. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword dialing in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then ...
...or low line levels. ■ Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in the wall or telephone wall jack are secure. www.eMachines.com 65 Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Listen to see if that is ...with the modem at a lower connection speed. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can also call your telephone. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword dialing in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then ...
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... cables do not meet required cable standards and may lower the speed even further. See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. If your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may not support 48K uploads. Other factors... is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com
... cables do not meet required cable standards and may lower the speed even further. See "Desktop PC Back" on your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. If your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to the Internet ■ The ISP may not support 48K uploads. Other factors... is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com
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...loud, you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. www.eMachines.com 67 If no data, or if you can turn down the modem volume. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers...Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem tries to connect to another modem, it dials and connects When your modem, then click Properties. The modem is...
...loud, you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. www.eMachines.com 67 If no data, or if you can turn down the modem volume. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers...Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem tries to connect to another modem, it dials and connects When your modem, then click Properties. The modem is...
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... Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. www.eMachines.com 71 The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default...1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To make sure that the printer is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. To set to clear the check mark. The Control Panel...
... Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. www.eMachines.com 71 The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default...1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To make sure that the printer is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. To set to clear the check mark. The Control Panel...
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...order number available, along with it according to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. www.eMachines.com 73 Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. The technician may... are plugged in securely. ■ If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of your ...
...order number available, along with it according to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. www.eMachines.com 73 Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. The technician may... are plugged in securely. ■ If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of your ...
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... or online documentation that came with your computer. For more how-to questions about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see "Identifying your questions: Resource eMachines Customer Care Service description Talk to a eMachines Customer Care representative about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the label on page 73 before calling...
... or online documentation that came with your computer. For more how-to questions about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see "Identifying your questions: Resource eMachines Customer Care Service description Talk to a eMachines Customer Care representative about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. See the label on page 73 before calling...
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...home and other product and brand names are trademarks of certain U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is a trademark of eMachines, Inc, in the U.S. www.eMachines.com 81 These changes are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. In no event will Gateway be accurate.... Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are made periodically. Notices Copyright © 2004 Gateway, Inc. However, changes are ...
...home and other product and brand names are trademarks of certain U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is a trademark of eMachines, Inc, in the U.S. www.eMachines.com 81 These changes are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. In no event will Gateway be accurate.... Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are made periodically. Notices Copyright © 2004 Gateway, Inc. However, changes are ...
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... 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.com 85
... 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.com 85