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... covered. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in a fire or electric shock. If the product falls, it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply...
... covered. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in a fire or electric shock. If the product falls, it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply...
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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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... in the eMachines community: receive promotions and participate in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will invite you should keep in the mandatory fields and click Next. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary...
... in the eMachines community: receive promotions and participate in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will invite you should keep in the mandatory fields and click Next. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary...
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... 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 games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on . Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded pink. Press this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug powered...
... 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 games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on . Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded pink. Press this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug powered...
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... is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. The switch is user configurable for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack (Default). Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. This jack is preset at the factory. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device...
... is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. The switch is user configurable for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack (Default). Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. This jack is preset at the factory. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device...
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... you can record sound on your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. 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 computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Plug your side left speakers into this...
... you can record sound on your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. 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 computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Plug your side left speakers into this...
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....emachines.com), then click GO on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data 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 browser address bar. - Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to your computer, and displays...
....emachines.com), then click GO on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data 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 browser address bar. - Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to your computer, and displays...
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... Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 15 Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of these components. The network is Dynamic Host Control...
... Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 15 Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of these components. The network is Dynamic Host Control...
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... Before you need for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using your broadband connection is not working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic...
... Before you need for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using your broadband connection is not working correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for additional network hardware • DHCP server/dynamic...
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... protocols must give each other. Configuring your router After you have set up a wired network, make sure that you use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. If you are setting up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). One of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 We...
... protocols must give each other. Configuring your router After you have set up a wired network, make sure that you use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. If you are setting up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). One of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 We...
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... install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network. Then you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. After the drives...
... install the printer drivers on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to the network. Then you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. After the drives...
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.... • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 34. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 set up correctly.
.... • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 34. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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 set up correctly.
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... Support. Type modem troubleshooting in use (for example, someone is on the telephone, or another modem, it dials and connects When your computer. Handshaking is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. You may cause problems with your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is plugged...
... Support. Type modem troubleshooting in use (for example, someone is on the telephone, or another modem, it dials and connects When your computer. Handshaking is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. You may cause problems with your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is plugged...
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... the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that you are enabled. 39 The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will...
... the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that you are enabled. 39 The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will...
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... adding additional memory. See the guide that the printer is on installing the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on but will not turn on • Make sure that came with your computer. 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...
... adding additional memory. See the guide that the printer is on installing the printer driver. See the printer documentation for instructions for instructions on but will not turn on • Make sure that came with your computer. 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...
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... system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. eMachines provides everything was working correctly. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to its factory condition. To recover your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert...
... system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. eMachines provides everything was working correctly. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to its factory condition. To recover your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert...
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... installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your hard drive or the recovery discs you cannot run Windows OS, see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and 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. Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your system. You can still run Windows OS and your original hard drive is still working...
... installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your hard drive or the recovery discs you cannot run Windows OS, see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and 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. Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your system. You can still run Windows OS and your original hard drive is still working...
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... factory default. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to start from the recovery disc you inserted. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. 5 Click OK. 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...
... factory default. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to start from the recovery disc you inserted. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. 5 Click OK. 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...
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... users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean your monitor Make...
... users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean your monitor Make...
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... equipment shall not be set to ensure that automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with such devices. 56 Below information is located on the drive. In order to operate within the limits...
... equipment shall not be set to ensure that automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with such devices. 56 Below information is located on the drive. In order to operate within the limits...