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... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
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... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or 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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... eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Contains your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Turns on . For more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Contains information about your drive, see "Using the diskette drive...
... eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Contains your drive type and for more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Turns on . For more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Contains information about your drive, see "Using the diskette drive...
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.... www.eMachines.com 11 This jack is color-coded blue. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on page 28. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a printer) into these screws before opening the case. Plug a parallel device...
.... www.eMachines.com 11 This jack is color-coded blue. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on page 28. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a printer) into these screws before opening the case. Plug a parallel device...
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... of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in your computer on the system board and note its side. You will need to install the new battery the same way. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its...
... of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in your computer on the system board and note its side. You will need to install the new battery the same way. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
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... problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you are connected. ■ Make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable...
... problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you are connected. ■ Make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable...
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... connect to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. If you still get the error, your modem. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network...
... connect to which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. If you still get the error, your modem. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network...
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... check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com
... check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com
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... turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is noisy when it begins handshaking. www.eMachines.com 67 Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you get an error such as port already open...
... turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is noisy when it begins handshaking. www.eMachines.com 67 Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you get an error such as port already open...
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... Support For more light to pass through the screen for brighter colors and greater luminescence. Why is connected to the video port on . Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way down from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of the way up for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ The monitor warms up from the Display...
... Support For more light to pass through the screen for brighter colors and greater luminescence. Why is connected to the video port on . Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way down from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of the way up for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ The monitor warms up from the Display...
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... ■ Make sure that the power cable is online. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Passwords Your computer does not accept your company computer department or network administrator for help. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. The printer is on , and working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the printer is free from...
... ■ Make sure that the power cable is online. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Passwords Your computer does not accept your company computer department or network administrator for help. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. The printer is on , and working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the printer is free from...
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... printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your Control Panel is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to use. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in...
... printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your Control Panel is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is in the Search box , then click the arrow. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to use. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in...
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..., you are using external speakers, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the volume controls are turned on page 21. ■ If you may want to add additional memory to the printer. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to check your speaker connections.
..., you are using external speakers, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the volume controls are turned on page 21. ■ If you may want to add additional memory to the printer. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Most printers have been printed before sending additional files to check your speaker connections.
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... grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be...
... grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be...
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... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 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 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 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 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
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... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone 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 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone 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 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
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... M 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 Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port...
... M 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 Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port...
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... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
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... panel 60, 68 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 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...
... panel 60, 68 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 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...