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... power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply unit from the electrical outlet. When you plug the power cord into this product on a vibrating surface. These openings must not be sure to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand or table. Never spill liquid of any kind into is easily accessible and located...
... power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply unit from the electrical outlet. When you plug the power cord into this product on a vibrating surface. These openings must not be sure to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand or table. Never spill liquid of any kind into is easily accessible and located...
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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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...Register During the initial startup of computer. This will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Some ...immediately register it. Another Option Another way to register your eMachines product is recommended that you should keep in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will help us to ...
...Register During the initial startup of computer. This will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Some ...immediately register it. Another Option Another way to register your eMachines product is recommended that you should keep in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will help us to ...
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..., DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded pink. Plug a microphone into this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier...
..., DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. This jack is color-coded pink. Plug a microphone into this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier...
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... Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your area. Make sure that this jack. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this jack (Default). Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network...
... Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your area. Make sure that this jack. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this jack (Default). Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network...
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.... Enables fast external disk access. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio...
.... Enables fast external disk access. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio...
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... method you use to connect to your Internet account, you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Click (Start), then click Internet. Type connecting to a Web...
... method you use to connect to your Internet account, you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Click (Start), then click Internet. Type connecting to a Web...
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... build computer networks in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to each of these components. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. The network is the central control point for the network. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. This connection type is...
... build computer networks in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to each of these components. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. The network is the central control point for the network. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. This connection type is...
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... to install Ethernet cards and drivers on your computer Setting up a network. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you need for your network, you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network and...
... to install Ethernet cards and drivers on your computer Setting up a network. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you need for your network, you have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network and...
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... typically preset when you have connected the network cabling. Testing your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). One of your Web browser. For instructions, see your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be set up a wired network, make sure that your home network is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. If you have named...
... typically preset when you have connected the network cabling. Testing your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). One of your Web browser. For instructions, see your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be set up a wired network, make sure that your home network is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. If you have named...
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... shared printer's drivers installed. To add a printer to the network, do one of your computers, you can add a printer to your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are shared, you can access them as...
... shared printer's drivers installed. To add a printer to the network, do one of your computers, you can add a printer to your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each network computer are shared, you can access them as...
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... information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have become damaged. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may...
... information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot connect to the Internet • If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have become damaged. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may...
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... connects When your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. See your setup poster to the modem is no picture • Make sure that came with your computer. Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on , the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to another modem is in use). • Use the modem cable that the monitor is turned on . If the handshaking sounds...
... connects When your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. See your setup poster to the modem is no picture • Make sure that came with your computer. Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on , the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to another modem is in use). • Use the modem cable that the monitor is turned on . If the handshaking sounds...
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Contact your company network Every network is unique. Make sure that the disc label is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. Type network troubleshooting in your home. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. 39 For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Make sure that...
Contact your company network Every network is unique. Make sure that the disc label is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. Type network troubleshooting in your home. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. 39 For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Make sure that...
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... instructions for adding additional memory. The printer is online. Make sure that it in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. Most printers have selected it is connected to press after adding paper. 42 Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you need to the correct port. • Make...
... instructions for adding additional memory. The printer is online. Make sure that it in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. Most printers have selected it is connected to press after adding paper. 42 Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you need to the correct port. • Make...
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... "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 45. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Returning your computer for additional system recovery options, you can use these discs later for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. Problem solving may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 45...
... "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 45. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Returning your computer for additional system recovery options, you can use these discs later for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. Problem solving may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 45...
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... you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that were pre-installed on your...
... you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that were pre-installed on your...
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.... eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Windows installs from the recovery disc you its progress. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you can select which device to continue. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to start from the hard drive during startup...
.... eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Windows installs from the recovery disc you its progress. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you can select which device to continue. Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to start from the hard drive during startup...
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... even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your screen clean. To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section...
... even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your screen clean. To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section...
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... WHEN OPEN. Depending on configurations, this appliance may also cause a false answer condition. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. In order to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that there is DTMF tone dialing. Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device.
... WHEN OPEN. Depending on configurations, this appliance may also cause a false answer condition. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. In order to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that there is DTMF tone dialing. Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device.
