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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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...) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack...
...) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack...
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...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 example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the complexity of your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 Help For more information about connecting to... depends on the browser address bar. - OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the method you use...
...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 example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the complexity of your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 Help For more information about connecting to... depends on the browser address bar. - OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the method you use...
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... your computer depends on -screen instructions for the file that you want . Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want to download. 3 Create or locate the folder...
... your computer depends on -screen instructions for the file that you want . Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want to download. 3 Create or locate the folder...
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Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are secure. • Make sure that your computer and an AC outlet and ...
Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are secure. • Make sure that your computer and an AC outlet and ...
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... to restore, then click Restore. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type System Restore in the Search box, then press ENTER. 29 Hard drive You see the documentation that came...
... to restore, then click Restore. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type System Restore in the Search box, then press ENTER. 29 Hard drive You see the documentation that came...
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See your setup poster to make sure that your account with your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network ... the Internet • If you are using a dial-up )" on page 34. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have become damaged. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message...
See your setup poster to make sure that your account with your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network ... the Internet • If you are using a dial-up )" on page 34. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have become damaged. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message...
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... Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP for technical support. 32 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are sending you e-mail messages, but you still get the error, your ISP...
... Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP for technical support. 32 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are sending you e-mail messages, but you still get the error, your ISP...
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... sure that nothing is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Clean the keyboard by using it . Let the...
... sure that nothing is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Clean the keyboard by using it . Let the...
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... cause the modem to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... cause the modem to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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...speed at which you can connect on page 31. If you can upload (send) data is limited to 53K. Contact your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call ... difficulties. You cannot connect to 33.6K. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at a different location). If your telephone service. • Try connecting with...
...speed at which you can connect on page 31. If you can upload (send) data is limited to 53K. Contact your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on this line, call ... difficulties. You cannot connect to 33.6K. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at a different location). If your telephone service. • Try connecting with...
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Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down and restart your modem tries to connect to the center position. 37 Handshaking is a ...
Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down and restart your modem tries to connect to the center position. 37 Handshaking is a ...
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.... The color is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information. Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is not uniform • Make sure that the mouse...
.... The color is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information. Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is not uniform • Make sure that the mouse...
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... more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that you have copy protection software. Make...
... more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that you have copy protection software. Make...
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... the universal jacks are configured correctly. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search box, then...
... the universal jacks are configured correctly. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search box, then...
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.... If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 47... in "Troubleshooting" on page 47. 44 You can solve most conditions. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition. Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you want to reset your...
.... If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon as possible. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 47... in "Troubleshooting" on page 47. 44 You can solve most conditions. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition. Caution To prepare your computer for additional system recovery options, you want to reset your...
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... device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to complete the recovery. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 49 If... you have "how to" questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have a technical problem with it according to the instructions provided with your computer is connected correctly to a...
... device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to complete the recovery. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 49 If... you have "how to" questions about using a program, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have a technical problem with it according to the instructions provided with your computer is connected correctly to a...
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... additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 The technician may have you have how-to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not... attempt to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or online documentation that...
... additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 The technician may have you have how-to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not... attempt to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or online documentation that...
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... of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that you keep your screen clean. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If...
... of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that you keep your screen clean. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If...
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..., may not provide for wireless use . Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may give rise to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of any country or region in which it has been approved for the effective hand-over of a call attempt and the beginning...
..., may not provide for wireless use . Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may give rise to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of any country or region in which it has been approved for the effective hand-over of a call attempt and the beginning...