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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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... HDMI Description Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your side left speakers into...
... HDMI Description Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your side left speakers into...
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... Help box, then press ENTER. Type connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about connecting to a Web site in the browser address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. The speed that you requested. Connecting to a Web...
... Help box, then press ENTER. Type connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about connecting to a Web site in the browser address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the World Wide Web. The speed that you requested. Connecting to a Web...
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... your computer depends on -screen instructions for the file that you download. Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on your computer. OR Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that...
... your computer depends on -screen instructions for the file that you download. Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on your computer. OR Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that...
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... that all connections are listed in alphabetical order. 26 The message may help . Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to...
... that all connections are listed in alphabetical order. 26 The message may help . Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to...
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... computer. • Make sure that came with your expansion card. File management Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. For more information about...
... computer. • Make sure that came with your expansion card. File management Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored. For more information about...
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... setup poster to make sure that the modem cable 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 dial-up correctly. OR - Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then ...Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 34. See your modem. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 34. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your...
... setup poster to make sure that the modem cable 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 dial-up correctly. OR - Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then ...Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 34. See your modem. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 34. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your...
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... Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. If you still get the error, your ISP for technical support. 32 Contact your ISP may be having multiple programs open the browser. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are sending...
... Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. If you still get the error, your ISP for technical support. 32 Contact your ISP may be having multiple programs open the browser. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are sending...
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... a keyboard that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver. For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you may need to replace it again. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it dries, you spilled...
... a keyboard that the keyboard port works. • Reinstall the keyboard device driver. For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you may need to replace it again. Keyboard The keyboard does not work after it dries, you spilled...
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... sounds). You can also call your modem. • Check for line noise. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Dial a single number (such as 1).
... sounds). You can also call your modem. • Check for line noise. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Dial a single number (such as 1).
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... (send) data is limited to 33.6K. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number ...Try connecting with a different communications program. Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when you connect, call your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with the modem at a different location). If reducing the connect speed lets you have a 56K modem ...
... (send) data is limited to 33.6K. Other factors, such as line noise, telephone service provider equipment, or ISP limitations, may not support 48K uploads. Your ISP may lower the speed even further. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number ...Try connecting with a different communications program. Your 56K modem does not connect at 14,400 bps when you connect, call your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with the modem at a different location). If reducing the connect speed lets you have a 56K modem ...
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..." conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type modem troubleshooting in use (for example, someone is on , the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the...
..." conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type modem troubleshooting in use (for example, someone is on , the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the...
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...; Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings. For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information. For more information about color uniformity. Type screen resolution in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all...
...; Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. • Change the display settings. For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information. For more information about color uniformity. Type screen resolution in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all...
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... connect to play a DVD, make sure that the optical sensor is unique. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Occasionally discs are trying to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD...
... connect to play a DVD, make sure that the optical sensor is unique. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Occasionally discs are trying to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD...
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Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the speakers are turned on. • Make sure that the volume controls...
Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the speakers are turned on. • Make sure that the volume controls...
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If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions on page 45. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything you... discs" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous system condition. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory ...
If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions on page 45. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything you... discs" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to a previous system condition. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system to its factory ...
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... calling Customer Care 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 is turned on -screen prompts to complete the recovery. If you use a surge protector,..., does not appear to work, make sure that all cables are plugged in securely. • 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 ...
... calling Customer Care 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 is turned on -screen prompts to complete the recovery. If you use a surge protector,..., does not appear to work, make sure that all cables are plugged in securely. • 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 ...
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The technician may have you have how-to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more how-to troubleshoot your computer - Type practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. • The software publisher's Web ... Have your customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with your call. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • See the troubleshooting section of any error messages...
The technician may have you have how-to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more how-to troubleshoot your computer - Type practice in our Web site's Documentation Library. • The software publisher's Web ... Have your customer ID, serial number, and order number available, along with your call. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • See the troubleshooting section of any error messages...
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You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on page 16 • If you keep your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. ...
You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on page 16 • If you keep your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. ...
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...'s specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of another device connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent...
...'s specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of another device connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent...