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The next time you turn on your computer, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode you activated ... hard drive, then turns your Control Panel is in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to use. 5 Click OK. The Control Panel window opens.
The next time you turn on your computer, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open a Power buttons list, then click the power setting mode you activated ... hard drive, then turns your Control Panel is in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Hibernate (also called save to disk) writes all current memory (RAM) information to use. 5 Click OK. The Control Panel window opens.
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... Removing the side panel 31 Removing the front bezel 32 Closing the case 33 Replacing the front bezel 33 Replacing the side panel 33 Installing memory 34 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 36 Adding or replacing a hard drive 38 Replacing the heat sink and processor 40 Adding or replacing...
... Removing the side panel 31 Removing the front bezel 32 Closing the case 33 Replacing the front bezel 33 Replacing the side panel 33 Installing memory 34 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 36 Adding or replacing a hard drive 38 Replacing the heat sink and processor 40 Adding or replacing...
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... DVD drives 69 DVD drives 69 Ethernet 70 Expansion cards 71 File management 71 Hard drive 71 Internet 72 Keyboard 74 Media Center 75 Memory 78 Memory card reader 78 Modem (cable or DSL 78 Modem (dial-up 79 Monitor 82 Mouse 83 Networks 83 Optical disc drives 84 Passwords... 85 Power 86 Printer 86 Sound 88 Recovering your system 89 Recovering your system 89 Telephone support 93 Before calling Customer Care 93 eMachines contact information ...
... DVD drives 69 DVD drives 69 Ethernet 70 Expansion cards 71 File management 71 Hard drive 71 Internet 72 Keyboard 74 Media Center 75 Memory 78 Memory card reader 78 Modem (cable or DSL 78 Modem (dial-up 79 Monitor 82 Mouse 83 Networks 83 Optical disc drives 84 Passwords... 85 Power 86 Printer 86 Sound 88 Recovering your system 89 Recovering your system 89 Telephone support 93 Before calling Customer Care 93 eMachines contact information ...
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Front Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack 6
Front Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack 6
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... Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded green. 7 This jack is color-coded pink. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device" on page 23. For more information about your drive, see "Installing ... these ports. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.emachines.com Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power ...
... Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded green. 7 This jack is color-coded pink. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device" on page 23. For more information about your drive, see "Installing ... these ports. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.emachines.com Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power ...
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Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening and closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 29
Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening and closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 29
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...scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on your computer on its side. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on ...the back edge of memory module for your computer. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the...
...scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on your computer on its side. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on ...the back edge of memory module for your computer. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the...
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... bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of the System Properties dialog box in Category view). www.emachines.com 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect ...the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is secure, you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the...
... bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the sides of the System Properties dialog box in Category view). www.emachines.com 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect ...the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is secure, you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the...
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... 4: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Installing memory" on page 34. 5 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect...-abrasive surface. 3 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 42. 4 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in "Removing the side panel" on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it out of your computer ...
... 4: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Installing memory" on page 34. 5 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect...-abrasive surface. 3 Remove all expansion cards by following the directions in "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 42. 4 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in "Removing the side panel" on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it out of your computer ...
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www.emachines.com 7 Remove the seven system board screws. (The illustration below is a typical system board, and your system board may be different.) Screws Screws 8 Lift the ... four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 12 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 5. 13 Reinstall any memory you removed previously. 14 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 15 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel...
www.emachines.com 7 Remove the seven system board screws. (The illustration below is a typical system board, and your system board may be different.) Screws Screws 8 Lift the ... four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 12 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 5. 13 Reinstall any memory you removed previously. 14 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 15 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel...
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...your Internet account is set up and connected to help determine if a memory module is failing. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your online User Guide. Memory card reader Drive letters for additional troubleshooting information. 78 Modem (cable or ...; See the documentation that your computer. Make sure that came with your modem for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box, then press ENTER. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to the computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...
...your Internet account is set up and connected to help determine if a memory module is failing. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your online User Guide. Memory card reader Drive letters for additional troubleshooting information. 78 Modem (cable or ...; See the documentation that your computer. Make sure that came with your modem for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box, then press ENTER. You see a "Memory error" message • Use a third-party diagnostic program to the computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...
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... sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. • Make sure that the speaker cables are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type...
... sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. • Make sure that the speaker cables are flawed or become scratched and cannot be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Clean the disc. For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type...
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... troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. If your printer for adding additional memory. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you want to... add additional memory to press after adding paper. See the guide that the printer is in the Search box, then press ENTER. 87 www.emachines.com • Reinstall the printer driver.
... troubleshooter in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. If your printer for adding additional memory. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you want to... add additional memory to press after adding paper. See the guide that the printer is in the Search box, then press ENTER. 87 www.emachines.com • Reinstall the printer driver.
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... connection connecting 10 C cable modem 16 connecting 10 Caps Lock indicator 20 cards adding expansion 42 replacing expansion 42 troubleshooting add-in card 69 troubleshooting memory card 78 case closing 33 opening 31 CD cleaning 53 inserting 23 troubleshooting 69 CD drive adding 36 identifying 23 locating drive 7 replacing 36 See...
... connection connecting 10 C cable modem 16 connecting 10 Caps Lock indicator 20 cards adding expansion 42 replacing expansion 42 troubleshooting add-in card 69 troubleshooting memory card 78 case closing 33 opening 31 CD cleaning 53 inserting 23 troubleshooting 69 CD drive adding 36 identifying 23 locating drive 7 replacing 36 See...
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... camera 9 Zip drive 7, 9 deleting files and folders 56 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20 Disk Cleanup 56 Disk Defragmenter 58 display troubleshooting 69 documentation Using Your Computer 2 double-clicking 22 dragging 22 drives backing up files...
... camera 9 Zip drive 7, 9 deleting files and folders 56 digital audio out 9 digital camera locating USB port 7, 9 digital video camera locating IEEE 1394 port 9 DIMM See memory directional keys 20 Disk Cleanup 56 Disk Defragmenter 58 display troubleshooting 69 documentation Using Your Computer 2 double-clicking 22 dragging 22 drives backing up files...
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... electrostatic discharge (ESD) 30 eMachines contact information 3, 95 e-mail transferring settings from old computer 64 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 57 Ethernet jack 10 Ethernet network connecting 16 jack 16 expansion ... 20 Num Lock 20 numeric keypad 20 Scroll Lock 20 installing battery 44 devices 27 digital camera 27 digital video camera 27 front bezel 32 memory 34 peripheral devices 27, 65 printer 27, 65 programs 66 scanner 27, 65 side panel 31 system battery 44 Internet buttons 20 transferring settings from...
... electrostatic discharge (ESD) 30 eMachines contact information 3, 95 e-mail transferring settings from old computer 64 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 57 Ethernet jack 10 Ethernet network connecting 16 jack 16 expansion ... 20 Num Lock 20 numeric keypad 20 Scroll Lock 20 installing battery 44 devices 27 digital camera 27 digital video camera 27 front bezel 32 memory 34 peripheral devices 27, 65 printer 27, 65 programs 66 scanner 27, 65 side panel 31 system battery 44 Internet buttons 20 transferring settings from...
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... 53 cleaning computer screen 53 cleaning mouse 53 defragmenting 58 deleting files 56 suggested schedule 50 using Scheduled Task Wizard 61 memory adding 34 installing 34 replacing 34 troubleshooting 78 memory card reader locating 6 microphone jack 7, 9 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 modem cable 16 connecting 16 DSL 16 jack 16 troubleshooting 78, 79...
... 53 cleaning computer screen 53 cleaning mouse 53 defragmenting 58 deleting files 56 suggested schedule 50 using Scheduled Task Wizard 61 memory adding 34 installing 34 replacing 34 troubleshooting 78 memory card reader locating 6 microphone jack 7, 9 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 modem cable 16 connecting 16 DSL 16 jack 16 troubleshooting 78, 79...
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www.emachines.com files from old computer 62 Internet settings from old computer 64 pointer 22 screen objects 22 settings from old computer 62 multimedia adjusting volume ... 86 installing 27, 65 parallel port 10 troubleshooting 86 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 22 reinstalling 66 PS/2 port keyboard 9 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 reinstalling peripheral devices 65 printer 65 programs 66 scanner 65 software 66 removing files and folders 56 resetting computer 18...
www.emachines.com files from old computer 62 Internet settings from old computer 64 pointer 22 screen objects 22 settings from old computer 62 multimedia adjusting volume ... 86 installing 27, 65 parallel port 10 troubleshooting 86 USB port 7, 9 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 22 reinstalling 66 PS/2 port keyboard 9 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 7 reinstalling peripheral devices 65 printer 65 programs 66 scanner 65 software 66 removing files and folders 56 resetting computer 18...
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... drive 69 Ethernet network 70 faxes 81 files 71 general guidelines 68 hard drive 71 Internet connection 72, 80 keyboard 74 LCD panel 69, 82 memory 78 memory card reader 78 modem 78, 79 monitor 82 mouse 83 network 83 passwords 85 power 86 printer 86 safety guidelines 68
... drive 69 Ethernet network 70 faxes 81 files 71 general guidelines 68 hard drive 71 Internet connection 72, 80 keyboard 74 LCD panel 69, 82 memory 78 memory card reader 78 modem 78, 79 monitor 82 mouse 83 network 83 passwords 85 power 86 printer 86 safety guidelines 68