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Important Safety Instructions The following instructions pertain to the risk of the grounding-type plug. Don't use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Do not defeat the purpose of fire, electric shock or bodily injury. To ensure reliableoperation of any kind on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a fire or electrical shock. Do not use this product on the product. 6 This computer should never be connected to protect it does not exceed the amperage rating of this product or included in the cabinet and the back have to a ...
Important Safety Instructions The following instructions pertain to the risk of the grounding-type plug. Don't use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Do not defeat the purpose of fire, electric shock or bodily injury. To ensure reliableoperation of any kind on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a fire or electrical shock. Do not use this product on the product. 6 This computer should never be connected to protect it does not exceed the amperage rating of this product or included in the cabinet and the back have to a ...
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Unplug this product from the main power outlet and call for service under any of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive repair work to restore to normal operation. Improper adjustment of the following precautions: 1 The power supply cord must be unplugged before the main system unit cover is removed. (Separe le cordon d'alimentation et puis enleve le couvercle.) 2 Once removed, the cover must be replaced and screwed in position before the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. 2 If liquid has been spilled into the product. 3 If the product has been exposed to ...
Unplug this product from the main power outlet and call for service under any of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive repair work to restore to normal operation. Improper adjustment of the following precautions: 1 The power supply cord must be unplugged before the main system unit cover is removed. (Separe le cordon d'alimentation et puis enleve le couvercle.) 2 Once removed, the cover must be replaced and screwed in position before the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. 2 If liquid has been spilled into the product. 3 If the product has been exposed to ...
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... Read The information in the United States and/or other product and brand names are either trademarks or registered trademarks of eMachines, Inc. eMachines, Inc. NOTE Depending on the model, your computer's components may vary and look slightly different than those pictured. shall... from the furnishing, performance, or use of their respective owners. ©2003 eMachines, Inc. All other countries. nor for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; in this material. v eMachines, stylized "e" and figure logo are trademarks of this user's guide is subject ...
... Read The information in the United States and/or other product and brand names are either trademarks or registered trademarks of eMachines, Inc. eMachines, Inc. NOTE Depending on the model, your computer's components may vary and look slightly different than those pictured. shall... from the furnishing, performance, or use of their respective owners. ©2003 eMachines, Inc. All other countries. nor for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; in this material. v eMachines, stylized "e" and figure logo are trademarks of this user's guide is subject ...
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Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. 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 Selecting a Location 2-1 2. ...
Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. 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 Selecting a Location 2-1 2. ...
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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 of the PowerDVD 6-2 Appendix A. 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 ...
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 of the PowerDVD 6-2 Appendix A. 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 ...
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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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Leave several inches of heat. Setting Up Your System 2-1 Setting Up Your System This chapter describes how to set up and turn on your disks, damage the computer's circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation. Avoid direct sunlight or any other peripheral devices. Appropriate power sources. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any electrical device, such as a telephone, which can move freely. Do not place your system too close to any other source of space around the computer so air can erase data on /off ...
Leave several inches of heat. Setting Up Your System 2-1 Setting Up Your System This chapter describes how to set up and turn on your disks, damage the computer's circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation. Avoid direct sunlight or any other peripheral devices. Appropriate power sources. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any electrical device, such as a telephone, which can move freely. Do not place your system too close to any other source of space around the computer so air can erase data on /off ...
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The power selection switch on your location before turning on the system back panel can be damaged. To verify that your system has the correct setting for your computer. WARNING If you set correctly for your system will be used to set the power supply to operate at 115V or 230V. Voltage selection switch 2-2 Setting Up Your System 2. Make sure this switch is integrated into the system to provide power to the correct voltage position. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your environment, check the voltage ...
The power selection switch on your location before turning on the system back panel can be damaged. To verify that your system has the correct setting for your computer. WARNING If you set correctly for your system will be used to set the power supply to operate at 115V or 230V. Voltage selection switch 2-2 Setting Up Your System 2. Make sure this switch is integrated into the system to provide power to the correct voltage position. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your environment, check the voltage ...
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This will prevent damage to the computer and other devices due to the Setting Up Your Computer. CAUTION For protection of time, unplug the computer and other devices during a lightning storm, or when it into the system before plugging it is left unattended and unused for long periods of your computer and other devices from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Setting Up Your System 2-3 3. 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...
This will prevent damage to the computer and other devices due to the Setting Up Your Computer. CAUTION For protection of time, unplug the computer and other devices during a lightning storm, or when it into the system before plugging it is left unattended and unused for long periods of your computer and other devices from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Setting Up Your System 2-3 3. 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...
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Turning On the Computer To turn it off your computer. 3. Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. Turn on the computer or to turn off . Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below to turn on the front panel of your computer, follow these steps: 1. Before turning off the monitor and any other peripheral devices. 2-4 Setting Up Your System When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is displayed, click Turn Off to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Press the power button on your computer. 2. The system will be booted ...
Turning On the Computer To turn it off your computer. 3. Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. Turn on the computer or to turn off . Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below to turn on the front panel of your computer, follow these steps: 1. Before turning off the monitor and any other peripheral devices. 2-4 Setting Up Your System When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is displayed, click Turn Off to your computer, follow these steps: 1. Press the power button on your computer. 2. The system will be booted ...
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The procedures in this manual assume that system for instructions on . When the disk pops, remove it clicks into place. To install another operating system such as shown below. And then slide the disk into the drive, as OS/2 Warp or UNIX, see the manual that came with your computer. NOTE Never remove a disk or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is off, and then press the eject button. You could lose data. Using Your Computer To use your computer, you want to remove the disk, make sure the drive light is on installation and use. Windows® may come with the ...
The procedures in this manual assume that system for instructions on . When the disk pops, remove it clicks into place. To install another operating system such as shown below. And then slide the disk into the drive, as OS/2 Warp or UNIX, see the manual that came with your computer. NOTE Never remove a disk or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is off, and then press the eject button. You could lose data. Using Your Computer To use your computer, you want to remove the disk, make sure the drive light is on installation and use. Windows® may come with the ...
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Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. You can insert media in one time. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots. 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. 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 up Facing up ...
Insert only one media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. You can insert media in one time. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots. 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. 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 up Facing up ...
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Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in this right slot. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. 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. 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. You ...
Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in this right slot. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. 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. 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. You ...
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Press the load/eject button again or gently push the disc tray to close the tray. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to close it. When the disc tray pops out, the busy indicator light will go. then press the load/eject button. When the tray is off , you want to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is slightly open, carefully pull it will flash. Then press the load/eject button to stop the running of the spindle motor when you have more than one hard disk drive or partition. NOTES When your system. Put the CD/DVD in ...
Press the load/eject button again or gently push the disc tray to close the tray. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to close it. When the disc tray pops out, the busy indicator light will go. then press the load/eject button. When the tray is off , you want to remove the CD/DVD, make sure the busy indicator is slightly open, carefully pull it will flash. Then press the load/eject button to stop the running of the spindle motor when you have more than one hard disk drive or partition. NOTES When your system. Put the CD/DVD in ...
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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 positioning the cursor. Produces lowercase characters when the Caps Lock function is running your operating system or application programs. Key Tab Caps Lock Shift Ctrl Alt Backspace Enter Insert Delete Home, End, PgUp, PgDn , , Esc Num Lock F1-F12 Print Screen Sys Rq Scroll Lock Pause Break Purpose Moves the cursor one tab to the right in normal mode and one space, deleting the character to the left in some applications. Changes the function of the ...
Using Special Keys on the Keyboard Keys on the keyboard, that are not affected. Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to positioning the cursor. Produces lowercase characters when the Caps Lock function is running your operating system or application programs. Key Tab Caps Lock Shift Ctrl Alt Backspace Enter Insert Delete Home, End, PgUp, PgDn , , Esc Num Lock F1-F12 Print Screen Sys Rq Scroll Lock Pause Break Purpose Moves the cursor one tab to the right in normal mode and one space, deleting the character to the left in some applications. Changes the function of the ...
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To use the numeric keys as MouseKeys to move it off. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you can be used as MouseKeys, first you can change mouse button configurations in the Mouse section of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to turn it to another location and then release the mouse button. The numeric keys on a function and again to left-handed. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as toggles; press the key once to turn on the numeric keypad of the Control Panel. Double click ( ) : Quickly press and release the left mouse button, move a mouse ...
To use the numeric keys as MouseKeys to move it off. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you can be used as MouseKeys, first you can change mouse button configurations in the Mouse section of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to turn it to another location and then release the mouse button. The numeric keys on a function and again to left-handed. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as toggles; press the key once to turn on the numeric keypad of the Control Panel. Double click ( ) : Quickly press and release the left mouse button, move a mouse ...
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Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth To change the display resolution and color depth, follow these steps: 1. Or click the right mouse button on the empty desktop area and click Properties. 2. Click the OK button. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to adjust the audio volume level. 3. Select the color depth from the Color quality area and the resolution from the Screen resolution area. 4. Controlling the Audio Volume You can control the audio volume level by using the volume control box or Master Volume window. Click the ...
Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth To change the display resolution and color depth, follow these steps: 1. Or click the right mouse button on the empty desktop area and click Properties. 2. Click the OK button. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to adjust the audio volume level. 3. Select the color depth from the Color quality area and the resolution from the Screen resolution area. 4. Controlling the Audio Volume You can control the audio volume level by using the volume control box or Master Volume window. Click the ...
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Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. Turn off the computer. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Chapter 1 2. First of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to the computer. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Then disconnect any of your computer. Removing the Cover You need to ...
Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. Turn off the computer. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Chapter 1 2. First of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to the computer. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Then disconnect any of your computer. Removing the Cover You need to ...
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Set the cover aside. 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 If you are not properly grounded, you could generate an electric shock when you remove the cover. NOTE Be sure to free it from the system and lift it off until can be removed completely. 3. Slide the cover toward the rear to ground yourself by touching your computer. 4.
Set the cover aside. 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 If you are not properly grounded, you could generate an electric shock when you remove the cover. NOTE Be sure to free it from the system and lift it off until can be removed completely. 3. Slide the cover toward the rear to ground yourself by touching your computer. 4.