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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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... this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input...
... this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input...
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... depends on the World Wide Web. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to start your connection will determine how...Connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the method you use to connect to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the site that a Web page displays on your computer, and displays the page on the browser address bar. -
... depends on the World Wide Web. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to start your connection will determine how...Connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the method you use to connect to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the site that a Web page displays on your computer, and displays the page on the browser address bar. -
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Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. To download files or programs from a computer on the Internet to your computer. Downloading is downloaded to your computer. If applicable, follow the instructions provided ...
Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. To download files or programs from a computer on the Internet to your computer. Downloading is downloaded to your computer. If applicable, follow the instructions provided ...
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... you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in alphabetical order. 26 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...
... you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in alphabetical order. 26 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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..., see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from . For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. File management Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and...
..., see an "Insufficient disk space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from . For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. File management Help For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and...
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... (dial-up)" on page 34. You cannot connect to the Internet • If you do not have been made correctly. - Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 34....) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 OR - You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message •...
... (dial-up)" on page 34. You cannot connect to the Internet • If you do not have been made correctly. - Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 34....) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 OR - You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message •...
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... messages, but you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is set up correctly. If you still get the error, your ISP for technical support. 32 Contact your ISP may be having technical difficulties.
... messages, but you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is set up correctly. If you still get the error, your ISP for technical support. 32 Contact your ISP may be having technical difficulties.
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... the keys. • Try a keyboard that you know works to replace it. For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the keyboard does not work • Make sure that the keyboard cable is failing. 33 Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you spilled...
... the keys. • Try a keyboard that you know works to replace it. For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the keyboard does not work • Make sure that the keyboard cable is failing. 33 Liquid spilled in the keyboard • If you spilled...
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... your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for line noise. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Listen to connect at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can also call your telephone...
... your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for line noise. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. Listen to connect at a slower rate, abort downloads, or even disconnect. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can also call your telephone...
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...not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to the Internet • The ISP may not support 48K uploads. If your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at which you can upload data is limited to 48K. Your ...ISP may be too noisy. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with the modem at a lower connection speed. You cannot connect to 53K. Contact your house or a telephone...
...not connect at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to the Internet • The ISP may not support 48K uploads. If your computer has a v.90 modem, the speed at which you can upload data is limited to 48K. Your ...ISP may be too noisy. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • Try another telephone line (either a different telephone number in your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with the modem at a lower connection speed. You cannot connect to 53K. Contact your house or a telephone...
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... modem volume. See your setup poster to the modem is turned on . Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on , the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to another modem is in...
... modem volume. See your setup poster to the modem is turned on . Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on , the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to another modem is in...
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... computer. • Check the cable for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. The text on the back of your monitor and video card documentation. The color is working to make sure that the mouse cable is plugged...
... computer. • Check the cable for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. The text on the back of your monitor and video card documentation. The color is working to make sure that the mouse cable is plugged...
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Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. You may be able to play these CDs on your computer. • ...
Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. You may be able to play these CDs on your computer. • ...
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... speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. 43 Type sound troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. Help For more information...
... speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. 43 Type sound troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. Help For more information...
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...Returning your system to a previous system condition. Caution To prepare your computer for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system). To recover your system to its factory condition"... on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition" on page 46. For instructions on page 47. 44 Problem solving may be...
...Returning your system to a previous system condition. Caution To prepare your computer for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system). To recover your system to its factory condition"... on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition" on page 46. For instructions on page 47. 44 Problem solving may be...
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If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have a technical problem with it. If you use a surge protector, make sure that it according to the instructions provided..., then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer, follow the on-screen prompts to complete the recovery. Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have installed it is turned on. • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not...
If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have a technical problem with it. If you use a surge protector, make sure that it according to the instructions provided..., then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer, follow the on-screen prompts to complete the recovery. Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have installed it is turned on. • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not...
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...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 Help For more how-to information about using your... computer problem if: - Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • See the troubleshooting section of any error messages, and the steps you have you have how-to troubleshoot your computer -...
...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 Help For more how-to information about using your... computer problem if: - Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • See the troubleshooting section of any error messages, and the steps you have you have how-to troubleshoot your computer -...
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You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact ...
You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact ...
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... DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on configurations, this computer is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of one call to another . 5 This equipment shall not be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such...
... DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on configurations, this computer is connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of one call to another . 5 This equipment shall not be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such...