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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...
User Guide
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... other peripheral device" on . Press this button to turn the power on page 30. This jack is color-coded orange. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. Turns on drive type). Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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 audio CDs, install games and programs...
... other peripheral device" on . Press this button to turn the power on page 30. This jack is color-coded orange. Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the memory card reader. Turns on drive type). Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. 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 audio CDs, install games and programs...
User Guide
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... AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 page 56. Type the keyword troubleshooting...
... AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 page 56. Type the keyword troubleshooting...
User Guide
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... about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your browser, then reconnect and open , performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. If you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open the browser. OR - If the error message...
... about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your browser, then reconnect and open , performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. If you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open the browser. OR - If the error message...
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.... Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared...
.... Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared...
User Guide
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... next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is in the printer setup. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. To set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. To make sure that came with your Control Panel is not set to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click...
... next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is in the printer setup. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. To set to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. To make sure that came with your Control Panel is not set to work offline. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click...
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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...
NG3 Hardware Reference
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.... Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into these screws before opening the case. Remove these ports. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start...
.... Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into these screws before opening the case. Remove these ports. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines. 3 Start...
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..., click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. If one . If your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your Internet service provider. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Before you begin setting up a network. Important Broadband Internet settings will be...
..., click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. If one . If your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your Internet service provider. The Device Manager window opens. 3 Click the plus (+) in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Before you begin setting up a network. Important Broadband Internet settings will be...
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... monitor power cord into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer's video card supports it (it on the desktop, then click Properties. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download...
... monitor power cord into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer's video card supports it (it on the desktop, then click Properties. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download...
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... added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on page 154. The message may help . 176 If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned...
... added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on page 154. The message may help . 176 If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned...
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... on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. If you are using Disk Cleanup. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see "Checking the hard drive for help. ■ Make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - OR - See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 12 or your setup poster to make sure...
... on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. If you are using Disk Cleanup. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see "Checking the hard drive for help. ■ Make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - OR - See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on page 12 or your setup poster to make sure...
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... Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in correctly. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that a key is having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For...
... Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in correctly. If the keyboard does not work ■ Make sure that a key is having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For...
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... for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the Media Center computer. Also make sure that the modem cable is set correctly. Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call...
... for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box, then click the arrow. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to the Media Center computer. Also make sure that the modem cable is set correctly. Make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call...
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... desktop settings" on your network have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that the mouse port works. The mouse works erratically If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to make sure that the router is plugged into the Ethernet jack on . Most routers have the same workgroup name. 188 Type the keyword network troubleshooting...
... desktop settings" on your network have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that the mouse port works. The mouse works erratically If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to make sure that the router is plugged into the Ethernet jack on . Most routers have the same workgroup name. 188 Type the keyword network troubleshooting...
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... not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you need to the correct port. ■ Make sure that you may want to the printer. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on but will not print ■ Check the cable...
... not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you need to the correct port. ■ Make sure that you may want to the printer. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on but will not print ■ Check the cable...
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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...