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... change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your computer can enter your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. If you work and shut down your torso or neck. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer by connecting them to...
... change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your computer can enter your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. If you work and shut down your torso or neck. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer by connecting them to...
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... the easiest way to "wake" it . It also saves your computer's Start menu, click (Start). Waking up . When you have not used for files. www.emachines.com 5 To open your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you left them. From that... menu, you cannot use the Shut Down option in your computer Tip For more information on the power button flashes. For more information about five seconds, then release it up your...
... the easiest way to "wake" it . It also saves your computer's Start menu, click (Start). Waking up . When you have not used for files. www.emachines.com 5 To open your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you left them. From that... menu, you cannot use the Shut Down option in your computer Tip For more information on the power button flashes. For more information about five seconds, then release it up your...
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Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your computer to save power. 2 To "wake" your computer, press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button. To turn off . 2 To completely disconnect all power (such as for servicing internal components), also disconnect the power cord. 18 The computer turns off your session and partially shuts down to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). The computer saves your computer: 1 Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down.
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your computer to save power. 2 To "wake" your computer, press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button. To turn off . 2 To completely disconnect all power (such as for servicing internal components), also disconnect the power cord. 18 The computer turns off your session and partially shuts down to sleep: 1 Click (Start), then click (power). The computer saves your computer: 1 Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Shut Down.
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... the side panel toward the back of your computer, then pull the panel away from your computer. 4 Loosen the two captive thumbscrews on page 34. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button for ten seconds to dangerous... Warning To avoid exposure to drain any residual power from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. www.emachines.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to internal components.
... the side panel toward the back of your computer, then pull the panel away from your computer. 4 Loosen the two captive thumbscrews on page 34. 2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button for ten seconds to dangerous... Warning To avoid exposure to drain any residual power from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. www.emachines.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to internal components.
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...opens. 3 Write down your computer on page 35. 6 For more stability, place your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. www.emachines.com 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by following the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the same or equivalent type... Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. All settings will be lost when you have made will return to their factory defaults. 4 Shut down all values in your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. To avoid scratching the case, place it ...
...opens. 3 Write down your computer on page 35. 6 For more stability, place your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. www.emachines.com 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by following the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the same or equivalent type... Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. All settings will be lost when you have made will return to their factory defaults. 4 Shut down all values in your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. To avoid scratching the case, place it ...
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... can of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension • Cotton swabs • An optical disc drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer performing at its best. With your computer turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the wall outlets. • Always turn...
... can of air that has a narrow, straw-like extension • Cotton swabs • An optical disc drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer performing at its best. With your computer turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the wall outlets. • Always turn...
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...drive. • If you have copy protection software. Audio See "Sound" on page 79. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. Make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to play these...drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 Occasionally, discs are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 94. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by pressing and holding F2 while your computer restarts. Add-in...
...drive. • If you have copy protection software. Audio See "Sound" on page 79. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. Make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to play these...drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 Occasionally, discs are listed in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 94. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are flawed or become scratched and cannot be read by pressing and holding F2 while your computer restarts. Add-in...
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... that the disc label is facing up, then try again. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. The regional code on page 62. • Shut down and restart your computer. • DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution... disc. To be able to play these CDs on your computer. • Make sure that the volume controls are connected correctly and securely. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on page 29. • Make sure that the mute controls...
... that the disc label is facing up, then try again. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. The regional code on page 62. • Shut down and restart your computer. • DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution... disc. To be able to play these CDs on your computer. • Make sure that the volume controls are connected correctly and securely. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on page 29. • Make sure that the mute controls...
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The computer does not recognize an Ethernet expansion card • Shut down and restart your Ethernet card. 78 For more information, see the documentation that came with your computer. For more information about opening your network. ...
The computer does not recognize an Ethernet expansion card • Shut down and restart your Ethernet card. 78 For more information, see the documentation that came with your computer. For more information about opening your network. ...
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...Support. You need to restore your computer to restore, then click Restore. Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. A file was accidentally deleted If a file was deleted while holding down and restart ... 2 Right-click the file you want to a working condition • See "Recovering your network running at the slowest component speed. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet components will result in...
...Support. You need to restore your computer to restore, then click Restore. Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. A file was accidentally deleted If a file was deleted while holding down and restart ... 2 Right-click the file you want to a working condition • See "Recovering your network running at the slowest component speed. www.emachines.com Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, check the speed of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet components will result in...
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... over public telephone lines to 33.6K. The modem is not recognized by your computer • Make sure that came with the modem connection. • Shut down and restart your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at which you can upload data is in use (for example, someone is on the... device, make sure that the connections have a 56K modem • Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. www.emachines.com Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when you have been made correctly, see your setup poster or "Connecting a dial-up...
... over public telephone lines to 33.6K. The modem is not recognized by your computer • Make sure that came with the modem connection. • Shut down and restart your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at which you can upload data is in use (for example, someone is on the... device, make sure that the connections have a 56K modem • Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. www.emachines.com Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when you have been made correctly, see your setup poster or "Connecting a dial-up...
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...the mouse by wiping the bottom with your mouse. 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 your home, see "Connecting to a broadband...printed or fabric pattern on page 78. Make sure that the mouse port works. For more information about setting up a network in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is unique. Networks You cannot...
...the mouse by wiping the bottom with your mouse. 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 your home, see "Connecting to a broadband...printed or fabric pattern on page 78. Make sure that the mouse port works. For more information about setting up a network in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is unique. Networks You cannot...
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... computer 19 restarting computer 19 restoring defaults 102 drivers 95 files from Recycle Bin 79 programs 95 software 95 system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 ...Digital 28 serial number 3 serial port 8, 32 setting up safety precautions 108 settings transferring 70 shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts opening menu 23 shutting down computer 17, 19 side panel removing 35 replacing 35 sleep mode 17 using 18 SmartMedia 28 software recovery discs 96, 98 re-...
... computer 19 restarting computer 19 restoring defaults 102 drivers 95 files from Recycle Bin 79 programs 95 software 95 system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99 Resume mode 7 right-clicking 23 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 14 ...Digital 28 serial number 3 serial port 8, 32 setting up safety precautions 108 settings transferring 70 shortcut menus accessing 23 shortcuts opening menu 23 shutting down computer 17, 19 side panel removing 35 replacing 35 sleep mode 17 using 18 SmartMedia 28 software recovery discs 96, 98 re-...
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www.emachines.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you ... your TV tuner card (if installed). • Online Media lets you play online games. • Tasks lets you set up your display and media types, shut down or restart your computer, burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and synchronize with another digital media device (such as an MP3 player). •...
www.emachines.com 3 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. • TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you ... your TV tuner card (if installed). • Online Media lets you play online games. • Tasks lets you set up your display and media types, shut down or restart your computer, burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and synchronize with another digital media device (such as an MP3 player). •...
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... list, then click the Sounds list and click the sound file you want . - Chapter 7: 9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down, logging on your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Changing system sounds You can...
... list, then click the Sounds list and click the sound file you want . - Chapter 7: 9 To use the second monitor or projector as Windows startup and shut down, logging on your Windows desktop), click to select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Changing system sounds You can...
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... Sleep mode Click here to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. Click here to access... the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, to access networking, and to change settings, or even shut down your computer.
... Sleep mode Click here to start a program, find a file, change settings Click here to see "Windows Basics"under Help and Support. 5 Whether you want to shut down your system, the Start menu is the command center of your computer For more information about Windows, see all begins. Click here to access... the Internet, e-mail, and your most frequently used programs Click here to open files and folders, to access networking, and to change settings, or even shut down your computer.