eMachines ET1831-03 Support Question
eMachines ET1831-03 Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-85183 on November 21st, 2012
I Have A New Emachine That Won't Bootup Because I Have Forgotten My Password?
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User Guide - Page 3
... Web site 3 Help and 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...
User Guide - Page 4
... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64
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Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75
Index 83
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Chapter 1
Getting Help
• Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using BigFix • Using online help • Contacting eMachines
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We sincerely hope that you with the best product possible. Please read this manual carefully to come. Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer!
If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated customer service department will provide you will be pleased with our range ...
User Guide - Page 9
.... To start Help and Support:
■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. www.eMachines.com
3 Visit the eMachines Customer Care Web site at emachines.com/support/.
eMachines Web site
eMachines Web site
eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about...
User Guide - Page 14
Important
Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer
Desktop PC Front
Your computer includes the following components. DVD/CD drive
DVD/CD drive (optional)
Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional)
Hard drive access indicator
Memory ...
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... hard drive is turned on page 30.
Headphone jack
eMachines help resources and Customer Care information
eMachines model and serial number
Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Desktop PC Front
Component DVD/CD drive
Diskette drive (optional) USB...
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... input (Line in) jack
Telephone jack
Case cover thumbscrew
IEEE 1394 ports (optional)
Ethernet (network) jack
Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer
Desktop PC Back
Your computer includes the following components. Important
Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
User Guide - Page 17
...voltage for your area. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com
11 Plug the power cord into this jack so you can record sound on your computer.... is color-coded lime green.
This jack is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. Desktop PC Back
Component Voltage switch
Power connector PS/2 mouse port
Icon Description
Before turning on your computer, make...
User Guide - Page 44
... life of your computer:
■ When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it running smoothly. www.eMachines.com To run Windows Update:
1 Connect to the site regularly, so you can erase data on your computer's operating... to extreme temperature changes. ■ Keep all liquids away from magnetic fields. New content is the online extension of time, unplug AC power.
User Guide - Page 57
Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start,...at the bottom of the memory module bank.
5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory module bank
and press the module firmly...the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System. www.eMachines.com
51 The tabs on the sides of memory in your computer is secure, you...
User Guide - Page 58
...or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Warning
Danger of the socket.
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To avoid scratching the case, place
it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface.... out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. You will need
to install the new battery the same way. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer
Replacing the system battery
If the...
User Guide - Page 59
Replacing the system battery
9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the
battery into the socket until it snaps into place.
10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions ... the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility. www.eMachines.com
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... to make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your computer
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If you do not have been made correctly.
■ Make sure that your account with...from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on page 64. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance:
■...
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...line has a dial tone.
■ Make sure that the modem cable is failing. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62.
Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure...
You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly.
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You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to help determine if...
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... ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics.
Some telephone cables do not meet required cable standards and may lower the speed even further. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to make sure that the telephone line is not in use (for technical support. ■ See if the ... and Other Hardware.
3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab.
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User Guide - Page 76
...surge protector, make sure that you may need to press.
■ Make sure that the printer is turned off, then retype the password. The printer is free from cuts or damage. Help and Support
For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help... button that the surge protector is online. Press the button to put the printer online.
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password 70 PDA
memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing
audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support ... shortcut menus
accessing 25 shortcuts
opening menu 25
shutting down computer 20, 21
side panel removing 46 replacing 46
sound adjusting 21 controls 21
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memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56
screen 60, 68
screen area 68 screen resolution 68... switch 11 volume
adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72
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Windows Product Key Code 13
Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely ...
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