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... media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 57 Setting up a maintenance schedule 58 Caring for your computer 59 Cleaning your computer 60 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows...
... media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 57 Setting up a maintenance schedule 58 Caring for your computer 59 Cleaning your computer 60 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows...
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... other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. Chapter 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your User Guide: • Click (Start), All...
... other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in this guide may vary. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. Chapter 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your User Guide: • Click (Start), All...
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... optical drive types" on . Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these ports. This jack is color-coded pink. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. For more information about your drive, see "Using a memory card" on page 28. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. You can also configure the power button to operate...
... optical drive types" on . Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these ports. This jack is color-coded pink. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. For more information about your drive, see "Using a memory card" on page 28. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. You can also configure the power button to operate...
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... expansion card cables (if any) using your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. The main menu of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. www.emachines.com 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 53 If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to their factory defaults. 4 Shut...
... expansion card cables (if any) using your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. The main menu of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. www.emachines.com 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 53 If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to their factory defaults. 4 Shut...
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... computer technician. Warning Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. The message may help . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword/phrase...
... computer technician. Warning Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. The message may help . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: • Make sure that the power cord is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Type the keyword/phrase...
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... for the memory card slots do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to inspect your computer. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. The non-Media Center computer must...
... for the memory card slots do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to inspect your computer. For information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. The non-Media Center computer must...
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... extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the mouse port works. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. • Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with your password • Make sure that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. Type...
... extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is working to make sure that the mouse port works. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. • Clean the mouse by wiping the bottom with your password • Make sure that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. Type...
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... press after adding paper. To make sure that the printer is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 www.emachines.com...
... press after adding paper. To make sure that the printer is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 www.emachines.com...
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... instructions, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 96. 94 Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 29. • Make sure that mute controls are turned off. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start...
... instructions, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 96. 94 Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 29. • Make sure that mute controls are turned off. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start...
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... a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to follow that software's installation instructions. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers that you must have stopped working correctly. If you need to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using...
... a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to follow that software's installation instructions. If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by recovering the software and device drivers that you must have stopped working correctly. If you need to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using...
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.... Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you the progress of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. Your computer restarts in Step 8, you can still run Windows, back up your personal files, and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you have...
.... Recovering your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you the progress of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish, then click Restart. Your computer restarts in Step 8, you can still run Windows, back up your personal files, and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you have...
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...also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 52 replacing 52 external audio jack 9 F fan variable-speed 16 faxes troubleshooting 89 files backing up 68 deleting 65 finding 71 opening 23 transferring 70 troubleshooting 79 types 71...
...also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 52 replacing 52 external audio jack 9 F fan variable-speed 16 faxes troubleshooting 89 files backing up 68 deleting 65 finding 71 opening 23 transferring 70 troubleshooting 79 types 71...
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... Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
... Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
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... address to replace USB or Firewire cables. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a computer network used to build computer networks in your home or office. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. The largest and most common way to set up a router, see the router's documentation. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Standard Ethernet runs at...
... address to replace USB or Firewire cables. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a computer network used to build computer networks in your home or office. Wired and wireless Ethernet are common methods of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. The largest and most common way to set up a router, see the router's documentation. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of creating a LAN. Standard Ethernet runs at...
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... be connecting your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of the cable with the connectors facing away from you and with eight pins) on both ends of a router. Connecting network cables We recommend using your network as well. 46 Broadband Internet settings differ from any network computer. If the connection is not working correctly. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet...
... be connecting your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of the cable with the connectors facing away from you and with eight pins) on both ends of a router. Connecting network cables We recommend using your network as well. 46 Broadband Internet settings differ from any network computer. If the connection is not working correctly. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet...
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Broadband Internet settings differ from the task list on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Setting up a wired network, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. If you are using your current setup. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.emachines.com. Check your access point documentation for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves...
Broadband Internet settings differ from the task list on the network: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Setting up a wired network, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. If you are using your current setup. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.emachines.com. Check your access point documentation for your network, a hacker can intercept the radio waves...
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... match the settings you cannot connect to the network. Modify the security settings to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your printer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Testing your network Now that came with your Internet service provider. Take any firewall software on wireless security, refer to your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure...
... match the settings you cannot connect to the network. Modify the security settings to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information. • Contact your printer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Testing your network Now that came with your Internet service provider. Take any firewall software on wireless security, refer to your desktop computer. • Turn off all physical cable connections. • Make sure...
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... computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. A large number appears on your computer. For the location of your multiple monitors in this monitor. 71 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and...
... computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. A large number appears on your computer. For the location of your multiple monitors in this monitor. 71 Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and...
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... 82 scheduling computer use 80 scheduling Internet access 80 setting up 78 time limits,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75...
... 82 scheduling computer use 80 scheduling Internet access 80 setting up 78 time limits,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75...
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...-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 52 setting up 49 WMA file creating 34 editing track information 35 playing 30 Wordpad 15 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 21 downloading...
...-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 52 setting up 49 WMA file creating 34 editing track information 35 playing 30 Wordpad 15 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 21 downloading...
