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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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... Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Another Option Another way to register your eMachines product is recommended that you to some useful benefits, such as other advantages await you immediately register it is to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will help us to provide...
... Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Another Option Another way to register your eMachines product is recommended that you to some useful benefits, such as other advantages await you immediately register it is to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will help us to provide...
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... CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). This jack is turned on. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. The power indicator lights when...
... CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). This jack is turned on. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. The power indicator lights when...
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... 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 your front left and right speakers into this illustration. The switch is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this is preset at the factory. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Make...
... 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 your front left and right speakers into this illustration. The switch is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this is preset at the factory. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Make...
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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. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 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 so you can record sound on your...
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. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 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 so you can record sound on your...
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... determine how fast Web pages display. 12 Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site in the browser address bar (for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on...
... determine how fast Web pages display. 12 Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site in the browser address bar (for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type connecting to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on...
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..., and cables connecting each computer or network device. For information on setting up a router, see the router's documentation. Ethernet is an example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a wired Ethernet network. This connection type is the central control point for the network. To create a wired Ethernet network...
..., and cables connecting each computer or network device. For information on setting up a router, see the router's documentation. Ethernet is an example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a wired Ethernet network. This connection type is the central control point for the network. To create a wired Ethernet network...
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... ISP. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Be sure to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have not already done so. 16 If the connection is already installed on your computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for instructions on...
... ISP. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Be sure to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have not already done so. 16 If the connection is already installed on your computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for instructions on...
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... should light on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat 3 for each computer is identified by a label or a switch. The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem and is connected to the network. As each computer you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into any numbered port...
... should light on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat 3 for each computer is identified by a label or a switch. The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem and is connected to the network. As each computer you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into any numbered port...
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... of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 19 Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be set to each other. We recommend you can configure your router using your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Configuring your router After you have set up on your network. For instructions, see your computers and set up TCP/IP on...
... of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 19 Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be set to each other. We recommend you can configure your router using your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Configuring your router After you have set up on your network. For instructions, see your computers and set up TCP/IP on...
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... router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Then you can : • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers •...
... router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Then you can : • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers •...
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... DVD drives See "Optical disc drives" on page 26. Most routers have lights that your Ethernet cable is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on . • Make sure that you have the same workgroup name. 26 For more information, see the documentation that came with your router. • Make sure that came with your add-in card • Shut down and restart your network have installed...
... DVD drives See "Optical disc drives" on page 26. Most routers have lights that your Ethernet cable is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on . • Make sure that you have the same workgroup name. 26 For more information, see the documentation that came with your router. • Make sure that came with your add-in card • Shut down and restart your network have installed...
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...; Your hard drive may have been made correctly. • Make sure that the connections have become damaged. OR - See your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Contact your modem. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 30 For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support...
...; Your hard drive may have been made correctly. • Make sure that the connections have become damaged. OR - See your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Contact your modem. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 30 For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support...
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... contrast controls to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer. The modem is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Type modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use the modem cable that the monitor is turned on . If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down and restart your modem tries to connect to make sure...
... contrast controls to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on your computer. The modem is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Type modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use the modem cable that the monitor is turned on . If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down and restart your modem tries to connect to make sure...
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... information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. Networks You cannot connect to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down...
... information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. Networks You cannot connect to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down...
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... it is connected to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is not set to press so the printer can start printing. Press the button to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on • Make sure that...
... it is connected to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is not set to press so the printer can start printing. Press the button to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on • Make sure that...
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... additional system recovery options, you can. You can use these discs later for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may...
... additional system recovery options, you can. You can use these discs later for long-term reliability, the effort is worth it. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may...
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... opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. You can still run Windows OS, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your system to factory default. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and all software and drivers...
... opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. You can still run Windows OS, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your system to factory default. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and all software and drivers...
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... all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you can select which device to start from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your...
... all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you can select which device to start from the hard drive during startup. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your...
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... to different numbers are dependent on -hook for a period of not less than 10 call to another device connected to its network. It indicates no assurance that any item will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this appliance may also cause a false answer condition. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with...
... to different numbers are dependent on -hook for a period of not less than 10 call to another device connected to its network. It indicates no assurance that any item will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this appliance may also cause a false answer condition. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with...