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... case 157 Replacing the front bezel 157 Replacing the side panel 157 Installing memory 158 Replacing the system battery 159 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 175 Safety guidelines 176 First steps 176 Troubleshooting 177 Add-in cards 177 Audio...
... case 157 Replacing the front bezel 157 Replacing the side panel 157 Installing memory 158 Replacing the system battery 159 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 160 Replacing the memory card reader 162 Adding or replacing a hard drive 163 Replacing the rear fan 165 Replacing the power supply 166 Replacing the heat sink 167 Replacing the front I/O panel 168 Adding or replacing an expansion card 171 Replacing the system board 172 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 175 Safety guidelines 176 First steps 176 Troubleshooting 177 Add-in cards 177 Audio...
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Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. For more information about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on drive type). To identify your drive ...
Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number Icon Description Use this port. For more information about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on drive type). To identify your drive ...
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... camcorder) into the memory card reader. Contains information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera...
... camcorder) into the memory card reader. Contains information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera...
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... color-coded red or pink. Remove these ports. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on the back 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into this jack. Plug a modem cable into this jack. This jack is color-coded lime green. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up Internet connection. Plug a microphone...
... color-coded red or pink. Remove these ports. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on the back 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into this jack. Plug a modem cable into this jack. This jack is color-coded lime green. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up Internet connection. Plug a microphone...
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This connection type is commonly used to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign...
This connection type is commonly used to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign...
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... installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. If your current setup. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your computer is listed. For information on installing cards in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for any required drivers. Before you should contact your Internet service provider. The Control Panel window opens. The Device Manager window opens...
... installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. If your current setup. Creating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your computer is listed. For information on installing cards in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for any required drivers. Before you should contact your Internet service provider. The Control Panel window opens. The Device Manager window opens...
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... VGA port on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on your computer's video card supports it (it on the desktop, then click Properties. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. If your computer. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power...
... VGA port on your computer, see the setup poster or "Back" on your computer's video card supports it (it on the desktop, then click Properties. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. If your computer. www.emachines.com Using a second monitor Using a second monitor Important The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may need to your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power...
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... be recorded to DVD and replayed on another Media Center computer or on the remote control. Otherwise, you are uncertain about your rights, contact your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on a non-Media Center computer that have Windows XP with the Media Center can create video DVDs using Windows Media Center: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your legal advisor. Creating a video DVD with Windows Media Player To create a video DVD using Windows Media Player or CyberLink...
... be recorded to DVD and replayed on another Media Center computer or on the remote control. Otherwise, you are uncertain about your rights, contact your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on a non-Media Center computer that have Windows XP with the Media Center can create video DVDs using Windows Media Center: 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your legal advisor. Creating a video DVD with Windows Media Player To create a video DVD using Windows Media Player or CyberLink...
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... 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 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 guidelines Warning To avoid bodily injury...
... 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 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 guidelines Warning To avoid bodily injury...
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... more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be lost when you may be accessed, or you see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the...
... more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Hard drive Caution All deleted files will be lost when you may be accessed, or you see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the...
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... still get the error, your ISP may need to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your account with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP...
... still get the error, your ISP may need to make sure that the keyboard port works. ■ Reinstall the keyboard device driver. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your account with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. ■ Try a keyboard that you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP...
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Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer is connected to update the Program Guide. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Not...
Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer is connected to update the Program Guide. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Modem (dial-up) 184 Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Not...
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... color uniformity. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on page 108. Make sure that you know works to stabilize the internal aperture grille. Help and Support For more light to pass through the screen for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background. These wires are not placed...
... color uniformity. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on page 108. Make sure that you know works to stabilize the internal aperture grille. Help and Support For more light to pass through the screen for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ Non-shielded speakers are most obvious when the monitor displays a white background. These wires are not placed...
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... Support For more information about display types, see your company network Every network is unique. Make sure that the other computers on your Ethernet cable is clean and free of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. Contact your computer. ■ Change the display settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines...
... Support For more information about display types, see your company network Every network is unique. Make sure that the other computers on your Ethernet cable is clean and free of electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves. Contact your computer. ■ Change the display settings. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines...
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... set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. To make sure that came with your Control Panel is online. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. Make sure that you want to use. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for adding additional memory. The Printers and Faxes window opens...
... set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. To make sure that came with your Control Panel is online. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. Make sure that you want to use. Press the button to put the printer online. ■ Check the cable for adding additional memory. The Printers and Faxes window opens...
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... about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on . ■ Make sure that the volume controls are damaged, if liquid has been spilled into your computer, if your computer was dropped, or if the case was damaged. www.emachines.com Telephone support Sound Help and Support For more information about using external speakers, see the speaker setup...
... about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on . ■ Make sure that the volume controls are damaged, if liquid has been spilled into your computer, if your computer was dropped, or if the case was damaged. www.emachines.com Telephone support Sound Help and Support For more information about using external speakers, see the speaker setup...
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... selecting screen saver 112 using 26 using Start menu 27 DHCP 53 digital camera serial port 10 USB port 8, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 21 disconnecting from Internet 43 Disk Cleanup 143 Disk Defragmenter 145 diskette troubleshooting 178 diskette drive troubleshooting 178 display changing resolution 109 properties 75, 113 troubleshooting 179 using screen saver 112 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening...
... selecting screen saver 112 using 26 using Start menu 27 DHCP 53 digital camera serial port 10 USB port 8, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 21 disconnecting from Internet 43 Disk Cleanup 143 Disk Defragmenter 145 diskette troubleshooting 178 diskette drive troubleshooting 178 display changing resolution 109 properties 75, 113 troubleshooting 179 using screen saver 112 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening...
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... list 29 fragmentation 145 front bezel removing 157 replacing 157 front I/O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 deleting files and folders 143 indicator 8 replacing 163 scanning for errors 144 troubleshooting 180 headphone jack 9, 11 heat sink replacing 167 help online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting 3 Hibernate mode...
... list 29 fragmentation 145 front bezel removing 157 replacing 157 front I/O panel replacing 168 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 163 backing up files 146 checking for errors 144 checking for free space 143 defragmenting 145 deleting files and folders 143 indicator 8 replacing 163 scanning for errors 144 troubleshooting 180 headphone jack 9, 11 heat sink replacing 167 help online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting 3 Hibernate mode...
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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...