eMachines ET1831-03 Support Question
eMachines ET1831-03 Support Question
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Question posted by mbeals25 on March 12th, 2012
Locked Microsoft Programs. How Do I Unlock So I Can Tpye? There Is No Unlock Ico
the lock is on the lock icon. When I try to access microsoft word it tells me the installation is locked that is why I can not use. The flashing line comes on the microsoft blank page but does not allow typing. Please help! When I click on the locked lock icon it says locked and dosen't change to unlock.
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User Guide - Page 3
... Support 3
Searching for 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 Authenticity 13
3 Getting Started 15
Working safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your computer desk and chair 16 Setting...
User Guide - Page 10
... the topic name in the Search box.
Chapter 1: Getting Help
Searching for a topic
To search for and access these topics. To fix the problem, click on that icon to search for a topic in Help and Support, type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box. ■ Microsoft Knowledge Base - For each search, you entered in the Search...
User Guide - Page 11
... help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help
Many programs provide information online so you can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by clicking a Help button. www.eMachines.com
5 You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program...
User Guide - Page 13
Chapter 2
Checking Out Your eMachines Computer
• Identifying features • Locating your computer model and
serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your
computer • Purchasing accessories
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User Guide - Page 15
Desktop PC Front
Component DVD/CD drive
Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional)
Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional)
Memory card reader (optional)
Power button / Power indicator
Microphone jack
Icon Description
Use this drive to listen to turn the power on or off.
Turns on page 30. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive...
User Guide - Page 19
Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for assistance.
eMachines Customer Care will need this section ...
User Guide - Page 27
...Type the keyword adjusting volume in the top-right corner of specific sound devices in your computer.
The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program... the power button for more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, then click Help and Support. To adjust the overall volume level using external speakers, turn it .
Restarting (...
User Guide - Page 29
... about the function key actions.
Each program uses different function keys for different purposes. Press these keys to activate the function. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to the end of a document.
Press the corresponding key to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is active. Directional keys Numeric keypad...
User Guide - Page 39
... recording video and data to DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs. www.eMachines.com
33 Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. Using other types of the double layer recordable DVD drive, the blank DVDs you purchase must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL.
Look on the front of the...
User Guide - Page 41
... DVDs
You can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on a single disc. Using the CD or DVD drive
Playing a CD
Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to ...a standard CD but has greater data capacity. www.eMachines.com
35
You can use the CD or DVD burning program on your computer to copy tracks from a music CD to your music files to build...
User Guide - Page 44
...9632; Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. www.eMachines.com Use Windows Update to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. 3 Click Scan for Available Updates....When storing your computer for your computer up-to-date.
Type the keyword Windows Update in extremely expensive repairs that helps you to keep it in the original packaging materials.
&#...
User Guide - Page 45
... when you purchased your computer.
■ Using the Norton® AntiVirus program to check files and programs that might have a virus.
■ Periodically updating the Norton AntiVirus program to protect against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support.
To scan for viruses before installing them.
■ Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and Excel files.
Scan for...
User Guide - Page 68
See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that your account with your modem. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet...
User Guide - Page 70
...9632; Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow.
You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if a..." error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly.
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See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62.
User Guide - Page 72
See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to the Internet ■ The ISP may be with just one program. ■ Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on page ...click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab.
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www.eMachines.com The Control Panel window opens. The modem is in use). ■ Use the modem cable that the line connected to 53K. Your ISP ...
User Guide - Page 79
...9632; Power cords or plugs are plugged in securely.
■ If you have recently installed hardware or software, make sure that all cables are damaged ■ Liquid has been ... resources.
■ If you have "how to" questions about using a program, see:
■ Online Help
■ Printed documentation
■ The Microsoft Windows documentation
■ The software publisher's Web site
■...
User Guide - Page 89
... 12
buttons See keys and buttons
C
cable modem 27 connecting 12
Caps Lock indicator 23 cards
inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31
case closing 48 opening 46
CD cleaning 44...
User Guide - Page 91
... jack 9, 11
help online 5 using 3
Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3
Hibernate mode 9
I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28
indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23
installing
battery 52 devices ...navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23
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label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13
www.eMachines.com
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User Guide - Page 92
... line out jack 11
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maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39
memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64
memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31
microphone jack 9, 11
Microsoft...
User Guide - Page 93
... printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70
USB port 9, 11
programs closing unresponsive 21 ...installing 28
screen cleaning 42 troubleshooting 68
screen objects getting information 25 moving 25 selecting 25
Scroll Lock indicator 23 scroll wheel 24 searching in Help and Support 4
serial number 9, 13
serial port 11 setting up
safety precautions 76 shortcut menus
accessing...
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