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...; Slots and openings are provided for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product through cabinet slots as possible. Information for accessibility Be sure that could be blocked by unplugging all warnings and instructions...
...; Slots and openings are provided for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product through cabinet slots as possible. Information for accessibility Be sure that could be blocked by unplugging all warnings and instructions...
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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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... sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Please fill in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to visit our website at http://registration.emachines.com. After we receive your country and follow...
... sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Please fill in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to visit our website at http://registration.emachines.com. After we receive your country and follow...
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... other device into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is color-coded green. 3 Front 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...
... other device into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is color-coded green. 3 Front 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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... Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this port. Plug the power cord into this is preset at the factory. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this illustration. Make sure that this jack (Default). This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this connector. Plug a microphone...
... Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this port. Plug the power cord into this is preset at the factory. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this illustration. Make sure that this jack (Default). This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this connector. Plug a microphone...
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... sound on your computer (Default). Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI...
... sound on your computer (Default). Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI...
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... site that a Web page displays on your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 Click (Start), then click Internet. The Web browser locates the server computer on the World Wide Web. Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a Web...
... site that a Web page displays on your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 Click (Start), then click Internet. The Web browser locates the server computer on the World Wide Web. Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to a Web...
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... or network device. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set up a router, see the router's documentation. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 15 Most home networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Example...
... or network device. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to set up a router, see the router's documentation. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 15 Most home networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Example...
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... connection works Important If you have for setting up a network. Before you change anything about your home setup, make sure that do not have Ethernet already installed. If the connection is not working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your Ethernet cards for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to eliminate the need to ISP. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to automatically configure network...
... connection works Important If you have for setting up a network. Before you change anything about your home setup, make sure that do not have Ethernet already installed. If the connection is not working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your Ethernet cards for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to eliminate the need to ISP. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to automatically configure network...
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... to use to talk to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." Configuring your router After you have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). One of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 Make sure that your home network is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming...
... to use to talk to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." Configuring your router After you have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). One of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 Make sure that your home network is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming...
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... access point. • Use a printer that came with your printer to install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions...
... access point. • Use a printer that came with your printer to install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions...
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... "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have been made correctly. • Make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 34. See your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network...
... "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have been made correctly. • Make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 34. See your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network...
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... controls to the center position. 37 You may cause problems with your computer. Monitor The screen resolution is turned on . The modem is not recognized by your computer • Make sure that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the monitor is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings...
... controls to the center position. 37 You may cause problems with your computer. Monitor The screen resolution is turned on . The modem is not recognized by your computer • Make sure that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If the monitor is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings...
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... your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and holding F1 while your company network Every network is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the disc label is unique. Occasionally discs are enabled. 39 Type network troubleshooting in your company computer department or network administrator for help...
... your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and holding F1 while your company network Every network is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the disc label is unique. Occasionally discs are enabled. 39 Type network troubleshooting in your company computer department or network administrator for help...
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... that the power cable is not the default printer, make sure that came with your computer. Many printers have an online/offline button that you want to add additional memory to is plugged into an AC power source. The printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for bent or broken pins. • If...
... that the power cable is not the default printer, make sure that came with your computer. Many printers have an online/offline button that you want to add additional memory to is plugged into an AC power source. The printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for bent or broken pins. • If...
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... to reset your system to factory condition, see that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition" on page 46. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 47. 44 If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to its factory condition. Recovery discs...
... to reset your system to factory condition, see that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition" on page 46. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 47. 44 If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to its factory condition. Recovery discs...
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... hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you have created. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. You can still run Windows OS, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup...
... hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you have created. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. You can still run Windows OS, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup...
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... startup To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. This process will erase all files on your computer. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from factory default. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your hard drive...
... startup To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. This process will erase all files on your computer. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from factory default. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your hard drive...
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... came with your monitor. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on page 16 • If you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to contact the service centers available in your area. 53 To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. When to contact...
... came with your monitor. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on page 16 • If you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to contact the service centers available in your area. 53 To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. When to contact...
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.... The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is for emergency use . Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not operate. Depending on the drive. There is connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is located on configurations, this product may...
.... The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is for emergency use . Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not operate. Depending on the drive. There is connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is located on configurations, this product may...