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Question posted by aminopacheco on May 14th, 2011

Floppy Disk How Can I Install A Floppy Disk In Emachine Et1831-01?

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User Guide - Page 3

...a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of...mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and ...

User Guide - Page 4

...the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 ... drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com

User Guide - Page 15

... page 28. Plug a microphone into this port. www.eMachines.com 9 To identify your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on drive...(Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into the memory card reader. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access ...

User Guide - Page 17

...eMachines.com 11 The switch is operating in the correct position for the correct power available. This jack is color-coded blue. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. For more information, see "Installing...jack so you can record sound on your computer. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse ...

User Guide - Page 18

...®) device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com Plug a modem cable into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device...

User Guide - Page 22

... or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Do not use your computer in ... or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Top of sight Feet are parallel to focus on your screen and light shining directly into your computer, read ...

User Guide - Page 27

...turn the knob on again. For more information, for about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support....the top-right corner of the speakers. -OR- www.eMachines.com 21 Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) ... enhanced keyboard, use the volume controls to check the disk status runs automatically. Help and Support For more information see...

User Guide - Page 34

... and reconnect the device at any software the device needs. Type the keyword installing devices in the Search box , then click the arrow. 28 www.eMachines.com You use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for detailed information and installation instructions. When you to connect peripheral devices such as Firewire® or i.Link...

User Guide - Page 36

... optional diskette drive uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). Diskettes are useful for example, the A: drive), then double-click the file name. 3 To remove the diskette, make sure that the drive activity light is off, then press the diskette eject button. 30 www.eMachines.com Diskette slot Drive activity light Eject button...

User Guide - Page 39

..., playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features. www.eMachines.com 33 This is your drive has this logo... Note: To use your computer to double layer DVD+R discs. Use your...

User Guide - Page 45

...file on a computer, then spreads from the Internet. ■ Checking all programs for viruses before installing them. ■ Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files. You received a free, ...the Search box , then click the arrow. Some viruses go undetected for viruses www.eMachines.com 39 These programs will warn you if a document that you purchased your computer ...

User Guide - Page 56

.... To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 46. 2 For more stability, place your computer on your computer. Your computer uses DIMM memory. Important Your computer's memory location may vary from the illustration below. 50 www.eMachines.com To...

User Guide - Page 57

...the sides of the memory module and remove it. - Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect ...DIMM with the notches on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. www.eMachines.com 51

User Guide - Page 58

... the restart, press and hold the F1 key. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. Warning Danger of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com You will need to install the new battery the same way. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 5 Remove the side...

User Guide - Page 62

... fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector,... the online help Customer Care in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■...

User Guide - Page 63

... temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Some music CDs have installed the required software. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page 70....be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. www.eMachines.com 57 Battery See "Power" on page 44. ■ Make sure that came with your...

User Guide - Page 64

... 44. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD program has been installed on your drive type, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that the... copy protection software. Your DVD drive's regional code must match. You may not match. 58 www.eMachines.com For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on the disc, disc documentation, or disc...

User Guide - Page 65

...computer is turned on the diskette and try using the diskette again. You see the message "disk is full or write-protected" ■ Make sure that the diskette you are using is...diskette drive. ■ Run Error checking on the diskette. ■ Try a different diskette. www.eMachines.com 59 Computer Troubleshooting The computer will not start ■ Make sure that the diskette you are...

User Guide - Page 66

... , try to restore, then click Restore. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the arrow. 60 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting You see a "Non-system disk" or "Disk error" error message ■ Eject the diskette from the drive. If the Recycle Bin was deleted while holding down the SHIFT...

User Guide - Page 67

...To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. www.eMachines.com 61 Type the keyword file management in the diskette drive, eject... by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin. Hard drive Troubleshooting You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message ■ Delete unnecessary files from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. If the hard drive...