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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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... you immediately register it. Please fill in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that you ! Choose your notebook or desktop, a window will invite you access to register. This will give you to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from our trained representatives • Membership in the eMachines community: receive promotions and participate in a safe place...
... you immediately register it. Please fill in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that you ! Choose your notebook or desktop, a window will invite you access to register. This will give you to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from our trained representatives • Membership in the eMachines community: receive promotions and participate in a safe place...
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... HD DVD drive. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on or off. This jack is color-coded green. 3 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install...
... HD DVD drive. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on or off. This jack is color-coded green. 3 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on drive type). Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install...
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... the factory. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this port. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. The switch is user configurable for your front left and right speakers into this port. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this connector. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this illustration. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into...
... the factory. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this port. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. The switch is user configurable for your front left and right speakers into this port. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this connector. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this illustration. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into...
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Enables fast external disk access. 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. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this...
Enables fast external disk access. 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. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this...
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... 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. Click (Start), then click Internet. The speed that a Web page displays on the site that you requested. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service...
... 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. Click (Start), then click Internet. The speed that a Web page displays on the site that you requested. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service...
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... network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to build computer networks in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. For information on setting up of these components. Using a router The most common way to set up a wired Ethernet network...
... network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to build computer networks in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. For information on setting up of these components. Using a router The most common way to set up a wired Ethernet network...
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...; 4-port switch to eliminate the need to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is not working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for instructions on your broadband connection is working , contact your ISP. Be sure to ISP. If the connection is already installed on installing the card and any specific instructions they have determined the type of Ethernet you need for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your current setup.
...; 4-port switch to eliminate the need to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is not working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for instructions on your broadband connection is working , contact your ISP. Be sure to ISP. If the connection is already installed on installing the card and any specific instructions they have determined the type of Ethernet you need for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your current setup.
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... 3 for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into the Ethernet jack on the computer. The WAN port is identified by a label or a switch. 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 and the other end into any numbered port on the router (except the...
... 3 for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into the Ethernet jack on the computer. The WAN port is identified by a label or a switch. 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 and the other end into any numbered port on the router (except the...
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... access a favorite Internet Web site. 19 Testing your network Now that you have set up in Windows, TCP/IP is typically preset when you have connected the network cabling. Using a DHCP server In order to each computer on your network. For instructions, see your computer. This is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. We recommend you can configure your router using...
... access a favorite Internet Web site. 19 Testing your network Now that you have set up in Windows, TCP/IP is typically preset when you have connected the network cabling. Using a DHCP server In order to each computer on your network. For instructions, see your computer. This is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. We recommend you can configure your router using...
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... the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network. 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 install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer...
... the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network. 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 install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer...
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Audio See "Sound" on page 38. CD or DVD drives See "Optical disc drives" on page 42. Make sure that the other computers on your network • Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your computer. Ethernet You cannot see the other end is plugged into the Ethernet jack on . For more information, see the documentation that came with your computer...
Audio See "Sound" on page 38. CD or DVD drives See "Optical disc drives" on page 42. Make sure that the other computers on your network • Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your computer. Ethernet You cannot see the other end is plugged into the Ethernet jack on . For more information, see the documentation that came with your computer...
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... about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR - Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 30 You cannot connect to make sure that your account with your modem. If you do not have become damaged. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack...
... about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR - Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 30 You cannot connect to make sure that your account with your modem. If you do not have become damaged. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack...
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... appropriate port on . Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See your modem tries to connect to another modem is in the Search box, then press ENTER. Monitor The screen resolution is on , the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. 36 If the monitor is turned on...
... appropriate port on . Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. See your modem tries to connect to another modem is in the Search box, then press ENTER. Monitor The screen resolution is on , the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. 36 If the monitor is turned on...
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... more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Optical disc drives 38 The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to play a DVD, make sure that the optical sensor is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and...
... more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Optical disc drives 38 The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the IDE controllers are trying to play a DVD, make sure that the optical sensor is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. You may not be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and...
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... turn on • Make sure that you may need to is plugged into an AC power source. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to the correct port. • Make sure that you have an online/offline button that the power cable is not the default...
... turn on • Make sure that you may need to is plugged into an AC power source. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to the correct port. • Make sure that you have an online/offline button that the power cable is not the default...
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... recovering or restoring your system). eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to recover your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 24 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 45. To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon...
... recovering or restoring your system). eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to recover your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 24 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 45. To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon...
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... your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your hard drive. 46 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Returning your system to its factory condition. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management.
... your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your hard drive. 46 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Returning your system to its factory condition. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management.
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... eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. Caution Continuing the 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. 2 During startup, press F10 to open the boot menu. Recovering from , such as the hard drive...
... eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. Caution Continuing the 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. 2 During startup, press F10 to open the boot menu. Recovering from , such as the hard drive...
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... of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this appliance may not provide for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no responsibility should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not operate. The CD or DVD drive's classification...
... of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this appliance may not provide for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no responsibility should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not operate. The CD or DVD drive's classification...