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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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...find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover... browsing the index. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. 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...
...find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com 3 Use Help and Support to help you quickly discover... browsing the index. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your computer. 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...
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... Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com 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...
... Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com 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 will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, it up. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. While in Standby ... To turn off your computer. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer, certain components in the...you have not used for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com If your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes.
...computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, it up. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. While in Standby ... To turn off your computer. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your computer, certain components in the...you have not used for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com If your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes.
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...in your computer. 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... check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are not responding. The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. www.eMachines.com 21 Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not...
...in your computer. 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... check the disk status runs automatically. When the checks are not responding. The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. www.eMachines.com 21 Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not...
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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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... to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document. Start program actions. www.eMachines.com 23 Using the keyboard Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of these buttons to play your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL... LOCK keys are activated. These keys can also be used in Windows. Show if your audio files and to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Access shortcut menus and help ...
... to the beginning of a line, to the end of a line, up , down the page, to the beginning of a document. Start program actions. www.eMachines.com 23 Using the keyboard Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of these buttons to play your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL... LOCK keys are activated. These keys can also be used in Windows. Show if your audio files and to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Access shortcut menus and help ...
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Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your computer. Creating CDs or DVDs You can use the CD or DVD burning program on your computer to copy tracks from ... or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. www.eMachines.com 35 You can fit on a single disc. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music...
Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your computer. Creating CDs or DVDs You can use the CD or DVD burning program on your computer to copy tracks from ... or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. www.eMachines.com 35 You can fit on a single disc. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to: ■ Play music CDs ■ Create MP3 music...
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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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... then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it running smoothly. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly... on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. When spilled onto computer components, almost...
... then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it running smoothly. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly... on both diskettes and hard drives. ■ Avoid subjecting your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. To run Windows Update: 1 Connect to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. When spilled onto computer components, almost...
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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 "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your computer to .... 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Category view). When the module is shown at the bottom of memory in your computer. www.eMachines.com 51 The amount of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab.
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 "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 7 Return your computer to .... 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in Category view). When the module is shown at the bottom of memory in your computer. www.eMachines.com 51 The amount of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab.
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...tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the ...from your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Help and Support For more ...
...tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the ...from your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Help and Support For more ...
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...line noise. If you are dialing, then click Edit. 4 Make sure that you can tolerate and still work with the modem at a different location). www.eMachines.com 65 Make sure that makes a difference. When the dial tone stops, listen for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). The telephone line ... connecting with your telephone service. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. Wiggle the modem cable to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line.
...line noise. If you are dialing, then click Edit. 4 Make sure that you can tolerate and still work with the modem at a different location). www.eMachines.com 65 Make sure that makes a difference. When the dial tone stops, listen for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or popping sounds). The telephone line ... connecting with your telephone service. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. Wiggle the modem cable to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line.
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...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 Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. Contact your computer has .... Your ISP may lower the speed even further. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to 33.6K. If your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at which you can upload data is in use ). ■ Use the...
...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 Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. Contact your computer has .... Your ISP may lower the speed even further. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You cannot connect to 33.6K. If your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at which you can upload data is in use ). ■ Use the...
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... the Search box , then click the arrow. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. www.eMachines.com 67 The Control Panel window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears...
... the Search box , then click the arrow. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. www.eMachines.com 67 The Control Panel window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information about the modem appears...
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.... Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you have selected it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers... printer, make sure that you want to print to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. www.eMachines.com 71 Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver.
.... Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you have selected it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers... printer, make sure that you want to print to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. www.eMachines.com 71 Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver.
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...you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you have installed it . www.eMachines.com 73 If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have "how to..." questions about using a program, see: ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher...
...you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that you have installed it . www.eMachines.com 73 If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. ■ If you have "how to..." questions about using a program, see: ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher...
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... about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. ■ This user guide. ■ The software publisher's Web site. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can contact eMachines to ...hardware or software, see "Identifying your model" on the front of your hardware or software. For more how-to reach eMachines Customer Care telephone numbers vary by country or region. Help and Support For more information, see the following resources: ■...
... about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. ■ This user guide. ■ The software publisher's Web site. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can contact eMachines to ...hardware or software, see "Identifying your model" on the front of your hardware or software. For more how-to reach eMachines Customer Care telephone numbers vary by country or region. Help and Support For more information, see the following resources: ■...
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... editions. and other intellectual property rights owned by any means or in any time. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to continuing system improvements, Gateway is intended for identification purposes only... protected by Macrovision Corporation, and is not responsible for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. eMachines, stylized "e" and fi gure logo are trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Use of this manual, even if advised of the possibility of...
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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