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... media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 57 Setting up a maintenance schedule 58 Caring for your computer 59 Cleaning your computer 60 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows...
... media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 57 Setting up a maintenance schedule 58 Caring for your computer 59 Cleaning your computer 60 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows...
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... eMachines Documentation. 2 For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your online User Guide. Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows...
... eMachines Documentation. 2 For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to your online User Guide. Your User Guide is an in this guide, your User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows...
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... on drive type). www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power on or off. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Press this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug...
... on drive type). www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power on or off. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Press this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug...
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...) using your computer, replace the system battery. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to its side. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are...
...) using your computer, replace the system battery. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to its side. If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are...
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... the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that your hard drive is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are secure...
... the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. • If a peripheral device does not work, make sure that your hard drive is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are secure...
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... connected to the Internet to DVD can be re-installed. 86 You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have at least Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support...
... connected to the Internet to DVD can be re-installed. 86 You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide • You must also have at least Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support...
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... the computer display or becomes difficult to make sure that the mouse port works. For more information about setting up a network in your home, see "Connecting to your company network • Every network is turned off, then retype the password. 91 Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in...
... the computer display or becomes difficult to make sure that the mouse port works. For more information about setting up a network in your home, see "Connecting to your company network • Every network is turned off, then retype the password. 91 Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in...
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... adding paper. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound...
... adding paper. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound...
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... controls are configured correctly. Help For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution To prepare your system). Recovering your speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are turned off. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. eMachines...
... controls are configured correctly. Help For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Caution To prepare your system). Recovering your speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are turned off. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. eMachines...
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... that software's installation instructions. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you must have stopped working correctly. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to its factory condition...
... that software's installation instructions. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you must have stopped working correctly. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to its factory condition...
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.... The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you can find your personal files, and create a set of the system recovery. You still need to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. You also need to reinstall any important files you must recover your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive...
.... The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you can find your personal files, and create a set of the system recovery. You still need to save. 9 Click Yes, then click Next. You also need to reinstall any important files you must recover your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive...
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...also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 52 replacing 52 external audio jack 9 F fan variable-speed 16 faxes troubleshooting 89 files backing up 68 deleting 65 finding 71 opening 23 transferring 70 troubleshooting 79 types 71...
...also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 52 replacing 52 external audio jack 9 F fan variable-speed 16 faxes troubleshooting 89 files backing up 68 deleting 65 finding 71 opening 23 transferring 70 troubleshooting 79 types 71...
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... Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
... Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
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... to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is an example of these components. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is located on the network. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a computer network covering a local...
... to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is an example of these components. LAN-A local area network (LAN) is located on the network. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that identifies what subnetwork the computer is a computer network covering a local...
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... ISP to the copper pins in two different types; To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of cable. To determine which type of cable is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with your network as well. 46 straight-through cable, the wires on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for...
... ISP to the copper pins in two different types; To test the connection, log onto the Internet using your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of cable. To determine which type of cable is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with your network as well. 46 straight-through cable, the wires on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for...
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... already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your Internet service provider. If the connection is not working correctly. Setting up a wired network, make sure that comes with your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. Be sure to ISP. Broadband Internet settings differ from the task list on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance.
... already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your Internet service provider. If the connection is not working correctly. Setting up a wired network, make sure that comes with your access point A wireless Ethernet network sends and receives information through radio waves. Be sure to ISP. Broadband Internet settings differ from the task list on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance.
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... Internet service provider. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came with your printer to the network, do one of your access point. If you cannot connect to your networked computer, then share the printer. For more information about sharing printers, see the network name, but you are using a wired Ethernet network...
... Internet service provider. Type wireless network security methods in the router or access point documentation. • Temporarily turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure that came with your printer to the network, do one of your access point. If you cannot connect to your networked computer, then share the printer. For more information about sharing printers, see the network name, but you are using a wired Ethernet network...
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... disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. For the location of the primary display, or as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. The Display Settings dialog box opens. You can connect an additional monitor or projector to your computer. Tip To help identify your Windows desktop...
... disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. For the location of the primary display, or as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. The Display Settings dialog box opens. You can connect an additional monitor or projector to your computer. Tip To help identify your Windows desktop...
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... 82 scheduling computer use 80 scheduling Internet access 80 setting up 78 time limits,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75...
... 82 scheduling computer use 80 scheduling Internet access 80 setting up 78 time limits,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75...
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...-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 52 setting up 49 WMA file creating 34 editing track information 35 playing 30 Wordpad 15 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 21 downloading...
...-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 52 setting up 49 WMA file creating 34 editing track information 35 playing 30 Wordpad 15 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 21 downloading...