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To ensure reliableoperation of your computer, and to use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This product should never be placed near water. 11 This product is eqiupped with this computer, make sure that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Do not locate this product where people will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. Use a damp cloth for later use this computer near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be connected to replace your computer system's information label...
To ensure reliableoperation of your computer, and to use an extension cord with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This product should never be placed near water. 11 This product is eqiupped with this computer, make sure that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Do not locate this product where people will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. Use a damp cloth for later use this computer near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be connected to replace your computer system's information label...
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Maintenance If the product does not operate normally, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Stop If you ever have to remove the main system unit cover, observe the following conditions: 1 If the power cord or plug is plugged back in damage and may require extensive repair work to restore to rain or water. 4 If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. 5 If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service under any of other controls may result in . (Apres le couvercle a enleve, visse le couvercle ...
Maintenance If the product does not operate normally, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Stop If you ever have to remove the main system unit cover, observe the following conditions: 1 If the power cord or plug is plugged back in damage and may require extensive repair work to restore to rain or water. 4 If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. 5 If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service under any of other controls may result in . (Apres le couvercle a enleve, visse le couvercle ...
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...the furnishing, performance, or use of eMachines, Inc. nor for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; NOTE Depending on the model, your computer's components may vary and look slightly different than those pictured. v eMachines, stylized "e" and figure logo are ...trademarks of their respective owners. ©2003 eMachines, Inc. eMachines, Inc. All other countries. Before You Read The information in the United States and...
...the furnishing, performance, or use of eMachines, Inc. nor for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; NOTE Depending on the model, your computer's components may vary and look slightly different than those pictured. v eMachines, stylized "e" and figure logo are ...trademarks of their respective owners. ©2003 eMachines, Inc. eMachines, Inc. All other countries. Before You Read The information in the United States and...
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Turning the Computer On and Off 2-4 Turning On the Computer 2-4 Turning Off the Computer 2-4 Using Your Computer Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive 3-1 Using an Optional Media Reader 3-2 Inserting the Media 3-2 Removing the Media 3-3 Using an Optical Drive 3-4 Using Special Keys on the Keyboard 3-5 Using a Mouse ...3-6 Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth 3-7 Controlling the Audio Volume 3-7 vii CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. Checking the Voltage ...
Turning the Computer On and Off 2-4 Turning On the Computer 2-4 Turning Off the Computer 2-4 Using Your Computer Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive 3-1 Using an Optional Media Reader 3-2 Inserting the Media 3-2 Removing the Media 3-3 Using an Optical Drive 3-4 Using Special Keys on the Keyboard 3-5 Using a Mouse ...3-6 Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth 3-7 Controlling the Audio Volume 3-7 vii CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. Checking the Voltage ...
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Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 Hard Disk Drive ...A-1 Optical Drive ...A-2 Audio ...A-2 Floppy Disk Drive A-3 Display & Monitor A-3 Keyboard ...A-4 Mouse ...A-4 Appendix B. Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives Removing the Cover 4-1 Replacing the Cover 4-3 Installing an Expansion Card 4-4 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 4-6 Installing the 5.25-inch Device in the Peripheral Bay 4-9 Chapter 5 Using the Restore CDs Restoring Your Original Software 5-1 Chapter 6 Using the PowerDVD About DVD ...6-1 Playing the PowerDVD 6-1 How to Run the PowerDVD 6-1 Buttons...
Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 Hard Disk Drive ...A-1 Optical Drive ...A-2 Audio ...A-2 Floppy Disk Drive A-3 Display & Monitor A-3 Keyboard ...A-4 Mouse ...A-4 Appendix B. Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives Removing the Cover 4-1 Replacing the Cover 4-3 Installing an Expansion Card 4-4 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 4-6 Installing the 5.25-inch Device in the Peripheral Bay 4-9 Chapter 5 Using the Restore CDs Restoring Your Original Software 5-1 Chapter 6 Using the PowerDVD About DVD ...6-1 Playing the PowerDVD 6-1 How to Run the PowerDVD 6-1 Buttons...
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Introduction 1-1 Introduction System Overview Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB connector (optional) Power button Emergency eject hole Load/Eject button Floppy disk drive(optional) Media reader slots(optional) Power indicator Hard disk drive access indicator IEEE 1394 connectors (optional) USB 2.0 connectors (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack USB 2.0 connectors (optional) NOTE Chapter 1 Your optical drives may differ from the illustrations described in this user's guide.
Introduction 1-1 Introduction System Overview Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB connector (optional) Power button Emergency eject hole Load/Eject button Floppy disk drive(optional) Media reader slots(optional) Power indicator Hard disk drive access indicator IEEE 1394 connectors (optional) USB 2.0 connectors (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack USB 2.0 connectors (optional) NOTE Chapter 1 Your optical drives may differ from the illustrations described in this user's guide.
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Just follow the steps in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. Good air circulation. Leave several inches of its components. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other peripheral devices. Do not place your system too close to support the weight of heat. A flat and hard surface. Selecting a Location Before you set up your computer, it is important to choose a safe and convenient location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table strong enough to any electrical device, such as a ...
Just follow the steps in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. Good air circulation. Leave several inches of its components. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any other peripheral devices. Do not place your system too close to support the weight of heat. A flat and hard surface. Selecting a Location Before you set up your computer, it is important to choose a safe and convenient location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table strong enough to any electrical device, such as a ...
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To verify that your system has the correct setting for your location before turning on the system back panel can be damaged. Make sure this switch is integrated into the system to provide power to the correct voltage position. Voltage selection switch 2-2 Setting Up Your System 2. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set the power supply to set correctly for your computer. WARNING If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be used to operate at 115V or 230V. The power selection switch on your environment, check the voltage ...
To verify that your system has the correct setting for your location before turning on the system back panel can be damaged. Make sure this switch is integrated into the system to provide power to the correct voltage position. Voltage selection switch 2-2 Setting Up Your System 2. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set the power supply to set correctly for your computer. WARNING If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be used to operate at 115V or 230V. The power selection switch on your environment, check the voltage ...
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Setting Up Your System 2-3 CAUTION For protection of time, unplug the computer and other devices due to the Setting Up Your Computer. This will prevent damage to the computer and other devices from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices To connect the peripheral devices, refer to lighting and power line surges. WARNING To avoid generating an electric shock, be sure to plug the power cord into the system before plugging it is left unattended and unused for long periods of your computer and other devices during a lightning ...
Setting Up Your System 2-3 CAUTION For protection of time, unplug the computer and other devices due to the Setting Up Your Computer. This will prevent damage to the computer and other devices from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices To connect the peripheral devices, refer to lighting and power line surges. WARNING To avoid generating an electric shock, be sure to plug the power cord into the system before plugging it is left unattended and unused for long periods of your computer and other devices during a lightning ...
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Turning On the Computer To turn on the computer or to turn it off the monitor and any other peripheral devices. 2-4 Setting Up Your System To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is booting, the computer will be booted with Restore CD. Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below to shut down the system. 4. The system will appear. Turn off . Turn on the front panel of your computer, follow these steps: 1. Before turning off your information and close all application programs you use. 2. ...
Turning On the Computer To turn on the computer or to turn it off the monitor and any other peripheral devices. 2-4 Setting Up Your System To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is booting, the computer will be booted with Restore CD. Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below to shut down the system. 4. The system will appear. Turn off . Turn on the front panel of your computer, follow these steps: 1. Before turning off your information and close all application programs you use. 2. ...
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Windows® may come with your computer. Eject button Metal shutter Chapter 1 Floppy disk When you want to remove the disk, make sure the drive light is on installation and use. Using Your Computer 3-1 Using Your Computer To use your computer, you must install the operating system on your system. Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive To use your computer. NOTE Never remove a disk or turn off , and then press the eject button. Also, remove all disks before you are using Windows® with already installed on your floppy disk drive, insert the diskette with that system for ...
Windows® may come with your computer. Eject button Metal shutter Chapter 1 Floppy disk When you want to remove the disk, make sure the drive light is on installation and use. Using Your Computer 3-1 Using Your Computer To use your computer, you must install the operating system on your system. Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive To use your computer. NOTE Never remove a disk or turn off , and then press the eject button. Also, remove all disks before you are using Windows® with already installed on your floppy disk drive, insert the diskette with that system for ...
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Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. NOTE Do not insert several media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. You can use six types of the card slots. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can insert media in one time. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing ...
Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in this left slot. NOTE Do not insert several media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. You can use six types of the card slots. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can insert media in one time. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing ...
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Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in this right slot. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in My Computer. Removing the Media To remove the media in the slot, pull it out. Using Your Computer 3-3 You could lose data. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title of the media, if your media has its title. When you turn off the computer. ...
Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in this right slot. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in My Computer. Removing the Media To remove the media in the slot, pull it out. Using Your Computer 3-3 You could lose data. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title of the media, if your media has its title. When you turn off the computer. ...
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Put the CD/DVD in the tray with the label side up. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to close the tray. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to open the tray. When the disc tray pops out, the busy indicator light will go. Press the load/eject button again or gently push the disc tray to close it. then press the load/eject button. At this time, insert a fine rod such as an opened paper clip into the optical drive, first turn on your system is slightly open the tray. Wait about 5 to 10 seconds after using CD or DVD, to...
Put the CD/DVD in the tray with the label side up. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to close the tray. The high speed DVD-ROM drive (above 6x) may need to open the tray. When the disc tray pops out, the busy indicator light will go. Press the load/eject button again or gently push the disc tray to close it. then press the load/eject button. At this time, insert a fine rod such as an opened paper clip into the optical drive, first turn on your system is slightly open the tray. Wait about 5 to 10 seconds after using CD or DVD, to...
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Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on the keyboard, that are not affected. Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to enter alternate character codes or functions. Produces uppercase characters or the top symbols on . Moves the cursor back one tab to uppercase; Ends a line of the cursor. When used with other keys to lowercase when pressed again. Controls scrolling in the main part of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to the right button of the keyboard are described in the following table serve special functions when your computer is on the keys ...
Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on the keyboard, that are not affected. Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to enter alternate character codes or functions. Produces uppercase characters or the top symbols on . Moves the cursor back one tab to uppercase; Ends a line of the cursor. When used with other keys to lowercase when pressed again. Controls scrolling in the main part of a mouse and displays a different menu applicable to the right button of the keyboard are described in the following table serve special functions when your computer is on the keys ...
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The numeric keys on a function and again to left mouse button, move it off. See "mouse, reversing buttons" in the Mouse section of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to turn on the numeric keypad of the Control Panel. The Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock keys work as follows: Click ( ) : Press and release the left mouse button once. When the function is on the model, your keyboard can be used as MouseKeys, first you can change configuration from the illustrations described in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. Using a Mouse ...
The numeric keys on a function and again to left mouse button, move it off. See "mouse, reversing buttons" in the Mouse section of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to turn on the numeric keypad of the Control Panel. The Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock keys work as follows: Click ( ) : Press and release the left mouse button once. When the function is on the model, your keyboard can be used as MouseKeys, first you can change configuration from the illustrations described in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. Using a Mouse ...
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Select the color depth from the Color quality area and the resolution from the Screen resolution area. 4. Click the OK button. To control the volume by using the Master Volume window, follow these steps: 1. Using Your Computer 3-7 When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. Click the Close button. Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth To change the display resolution and color depth, follow these steps: 1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to adjust the audio volume level. 3. When the Master ...
Select the color depth from the Color quality area and the resolution from the Screen resolution area. 4. Click the OK button. To control the volume by using the Master Volume window, follow these steps: 1. Using Your Computer 3-7 When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. Click the Close button. Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth To change the display resolution and color depth, follow these steps: 1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to adjust the audio volume level. 3. When the Master ...
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Turn off the computer. Then disconnect any of the procedures described in your system to access its power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to the computer. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of your computer. First of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from the back panel. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. Then disconnect the computer ...
Turn off the computer. Then disconnect any of the procedures described in your system to access its power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to the computer. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of your computer. First of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from the back panel. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. Then disconnect the computer ...
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3. NOTE Be sure to free it from the system and lift it off until can be removed completely. If you are not properly grounded, you could generate an electric shock when you remove the cover. To open the system cover, remove two screws on the back panel of your system every time you touch a component. 4-2 Installing and Removing Drives Set the cover aside. Slide the cover toward the rear to ground yourself by touching your computer. 4.
3. NOTE Be sure to free it from the system and lift it off until can be removed completely. If you are not properly grounded, you could generate an electric shock when you remove the cover. To open the system cover, remove two screws on the back panel of your system every time you touch a component. 4-2 Installing and Removing Drives Set the cover aside. Slide the cover toward the rear to ground yourself by touching your computer. 4.