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... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
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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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... peripheral device" on or off. 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 drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 33. To identify your model and serial number.
... peripheral device" on or off. 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 drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 33. To identify your model and serial number.
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... a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this connector. Plug a monitor into this jack. This jack is color-coded lime green. If your computer, make sure that this switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. In other peripheral device" on page 28. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning...
... a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this connector. Plug a monitor into this jack. This jack is color-coded lime green. If your computer, make sure that this switch is supplied at 230 volts at 60 Hz. In other peripheral device" on page 28. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning...
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... of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the illustration below. 8 Push the battery release tab. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on...
... of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the illustration below. 8 Push the battery release tab. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
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... devices, review the installation procedures you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make...
... devices, review the installation procedures you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make...
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... cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and...
... cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and...
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... 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 click Help and Support. Also make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Contact your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network...
... 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 click Help and Support. Also make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Contact your computer. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network...
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... the arrow. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. 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. www.eMachines.com 67 If no modem...
... the arrow. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. 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. www.eMachines.com 67 If no modem...
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... the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to pass through the screen for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located...
... the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to pass through the screen for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located...
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... about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Replace any damaged cables. The printer is on but will not turn on ■ Make sure that the power cable is turned off, then retype the password. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected...
... about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Replace any damaged cables. The printer is on but will not turn on ■ Make sure that the power cable is turned off, then retype the password. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected...
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.... If your Control Panel is in the printer setup. www.eMachines.com 71 Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to clear the check mark. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click...
.... If your Control Panel is in the printer setup. www.eMachines.com 71 Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to clear the check mark. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click...
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... speaker connections. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on. ■ Make sure that you need to the printer. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that the printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that mute controls are turned off. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter...
... speaker connections. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on. ■ Make sure that you need to the printer. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that the printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that mute controls are turned off. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter...
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... When installing or realigning an outside antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com...
... When installing or realigning an outside antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com...
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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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... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft 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...
... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft 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...
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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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... panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...
... panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...