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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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...The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. Contains information about your model and serial number. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. 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...
...The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. Contains information about your model and serial number. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. 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...
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... these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. For more information about...
... these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. For more information about...
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... typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on page 10 to make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make...
... typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on page 10 to make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make...
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... information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is failing. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword memory error in...
... information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is failing. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword memory error in...
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... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. To set to clear the check mark. If your Control Panel is not the default printer, make sure that came with your Control Panel is not set to use...
... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. To set to clear the check mark. If your Control Panel is not the default printer, make sure that came with your Control Panel is not set to use...
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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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... 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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... modem cable into this jack. Your computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into these screws before opening the case. This jack is color-coded blue. This jack is color-coded lime green. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your computer. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such...
... modem cable into this jack. Your computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into these screws before opening the case. This jack is color-coded blue. This jack is color-coded lime green. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start your computer, then start your computer. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such...
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... line will differ from ISP to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. The Ethernet device installed in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up a network. To identify this computer on the...
... line will differ from ISP to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. The Ethernet device installed in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up a network. To identify this computer on the...
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... to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on your computer. You may not represent the actual screens on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on page 10. If your computer's video card supports...
... to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on your computer. You may not represent the actual screens on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on page 10. If your computer's video card supports...
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... an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. 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, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Safety...
... an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. 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, network cable, and power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Safety...
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... fixing hard drive problems, see "Using Disk Cleanup" on the hard drive. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 12 or your files to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using a dial-up )" on page 144. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see "Checking the hard drive for help. ■ Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged...
... fixing hard drive problems, see "Using Disk Cleanup" on the hard drive. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 12 or your files to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive using a dial-up )" on page 144. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files, see "Checking the hard drive for help. ■ Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged...
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..., you see an "Unable to replace it . www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see the poster that came with your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using it again. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the keyboard If you still get the error, your ISP may need to locate host" message and are sending...
..., you see an "Unable to replace it . www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For more information, see the poster that came with your computer. ■ Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Clean the keyboard by using it again. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in the keyboard If you still get the error, your ISP may need to locate host" message and are sending...
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... cable is set correctly. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 11 or your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box, then click the arrow. Type the keyword memory error...
... cable is set correctly. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see "Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide" on page 11 or your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box, then click the arrow. Type the keyword memory error...
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... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see the documentation that your Ethernet cable is working . The text on your network have lights that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your monitor and video card documentation. Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with your router. ■ Make sure that all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse...
... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see the documentation that your Ethernet cable is working . The text on your network have lights that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. ■ Shut down and restart your monitor and video card documentation. Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with your router. ■ Make sure that all extension cables and switch boxes. ■ Try a mouse...
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... broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. Press the button to is not the default printer, make sure that you have an online/offline button that the printer is on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. You see a "Printer queue is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel...
... broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to add additional memory to the printer. Press the button to is not the default printer, make sure that you have an online/offline button that the printer is on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. You see a "Printer queue is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel...
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... graphics 39 PDA memory cards 72 peripheral devices 13 playing audio CD 84 audio file 83, 105 DVD 86 Media Player file 83 multimedia files 83 music CD 84 Windows Media Player file 83 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 13 USB support for 13 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 116 button 9 changing advanced settings 116 changing schemes 115 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems...
... graphics 39 PDA memory cards 72 peripheral devices 13 playing audio CD 84 audio file 83, 105 DVD 86 Media Player file 83 multimedia files 83 music CD 84 Windows Media Player file 83 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 13 USB support for 13 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 116 button 9 changing advanced settings 116 changing schemes 115 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 116 indicator 9 schemes 115 source problems...
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... computer startup 178 diskette drive 178 display 179 DVD drive 177, 179 DVD/CD drive 177, 179 faxes 186 files 179 general guidelines 176 hard drive 180 Internet connection 180, 185 keyboard 181 LCD panel 179, 187 memory 184 memory card reader 184 modem 184 monitor 187 mouse 188 network 188 passwords 189 power 189 printer 189 safety guidelines 176 screen 179, 187 screen area 187 screen resolution 187 technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning...
... computer startup 178 diskette drive 178 display 179 DVD drive 177, 179 DVD/CD drive 177, 179 faxes 186 files 179 general guidelines 176 hard drive 180 Internet connection 180, 185 keyboard 181 LCD panel 179, 187 memory 184 memory card reader 184 modem 184 monitor 187 mouse 188 network 188 passwords 189 power 189 printer 189 safety guidelines 176 screen 179, 187 screen area 187 screen resolution 187 technical support 191 telephone support 191 Web site connection speed 181 turning...