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Contents Ethernet 26 Expansion cards 28 File management 28 Hard drive 28 Internet 30 Keyboard 32 Memory 32 Memory card reader 33 Modem (cable or DSL 33 Modem (dial-up 33 Monitor 36 Mouse 37 Networks 38 Optical disc drives 38 Passwords 40 Power 40 Printer 41 Sound 42 Recovering your system 43 Creating recovery discs 44 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 45 Returning your system to its factory condition . 46 Telephone support 48 Before calling Customer Care 48 Self-help 49 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 50 viii
Contents Ethernet 26 Expansion cards 28 File management 28 Hard drive 28 Internet 30 Keyboard 32 Memory 32 Memory card reader 33 Modem (cable or DSL 33 Modem (dial-up 33 Monitor 36 Mouse 37 Networks 38 Optical disc drives 38 Passwords 40 Power 40 Printer 41 Sound 42 Recovering your system 43 Creating recovery discs 44 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 45 Returning your system to its factory condition . 46 Telephone support 48 Before calling Customer Care 48 Self-help 49 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 50 viii
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... product registration, you will give you access to register your eMachines product is recommended that you should keep in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your country and follow the simple instructions. Another Option Another way to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from eMachines Hurry and register, as other advantages...
... product registration, you will give you access to register your eMachines product is recommended that you should keep in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your country and follow the simple instructions. Another Option Another way to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from eMachines Hurry and register, as other advantages...
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Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone into these ports. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on or off. This jack is color-coded pink. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on...
Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug a microphone into these ports. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on or off. This jack is color-coded pink. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on...
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...). Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug a microphone into this jack. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into these ports. The switch is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable...
...). Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. Plug a microphone into this jack. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into these ports. The switch is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable...
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... computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. 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. 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 Description Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Plug your rear right...
... computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. 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. 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 Description Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Plug your rear right...
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... Internet. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the browser address bar. - Additionally, the speed...
... Internet. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the browser address bar. - Additionally, the speed...
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... Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to build computer networks in your home or office. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to set up a wired Ethernet network is made up a router, see the router's documentation. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a wired Ethernet network. Most...
... Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. To create a wired Ethernet network, you to build computer networks in your home or office. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to set up a wired Ethernet network is made up a router, see the router's documentation. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a wired Ethernet network. Most...
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... Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have Ethernet already installed. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using your current setup. Use the...
... Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you do not have Ethernet already installed. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using your current setup. Use the...
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... you want to connect to the network. Plug the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. 18 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the computer. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router...
... you want to connect to the network. Plug the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem. 18 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started In addition to a router, you need a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the computer. Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router...
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... have set up in Windows, TCP/IP is set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). One of several available protocols must be set up, log onto one of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 19 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is set to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." Using a DHCP server In order to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet...
... have set up in Windows, TCP/IP is set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). One of several available protocols must be set up, log onto one of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 19 Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is set to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." Using a DHCP server In order to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet...
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... printer. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your network. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your printer to your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Follow the instructions included with...
... printer. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your network. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your printer to your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Follow the instructions included with...
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... your Ethernet cable is plugged into the Ethernet jack on . For more information, see the documentation that the router is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your computer. CD or DVD drives See "Optical disc drives" on your network have installed the required software. Make sure that the other computers on your network • Make sure that all computers on page 38. Most routers have lights that...
... your Ethernet cable is plugged into the Ethernet jack on . For more information, see the documentation that the router is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your computer. CD or DVD drives See "Optical disc drives" on your network have installed the required software. Make sure that the other computers on your network • Make sure that all computers on page 38. Most routers have lights that...
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... a problem with your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - See your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 33. If you are using a dial-up )" on page 33. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting...
... a problem with your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - See your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 33. If you are using a dial-up )" on page 33. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting...
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... cause problems with your computer. If the monitor is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer. Type modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use the modem cable that came with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by your computer • Make sure that the line connected to the modem is turned on, the power LED should...
... cause problems with your computer. If the monitor is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer. Type modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use the modem cable that came with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The modem is not recognized by your computer • Make sure that the line connected to the modem is turned on, the power LED should...
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.... • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and holding F1 while your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. • Your computer may not be read by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type network troubleshooting in your company...
.... • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and holding F1 while your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. • Your computer may not be read by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type network troubleshooting in your company...
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.... • Check the cable for adding additional memory. Many printers have selected it is connected to is plugged into an AC power source. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. •...
.... • Check the cable for adding additional memory. Many printers have selected it is connected to is plugged into an AC power source. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. •...
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... the problem and you need to factory condition, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 24 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 44. 2 Perform minor fixes. You can use these discs...
... the problem and you need to factory condition, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 24 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see that were not pre-installed, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 44. 2 Perform minor fixes. You can use these discs...
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... factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive...
... factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive...
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... as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. This process will erase 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. 3 Click Next to open the boot menu. Caution...
... as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. This process will erase 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. 3 Click Next to open the boot menu. Caution...
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... CD or DVD drive used with this device. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any single manual call attempts to the same number within the following limits for compliance with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under all respects with another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions...
... CD or DVD drive used with this device. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any single manual call attempts to the same number within the following limits for compliance with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under all respects with another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions...
