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... instructions Read these instructions carefully. These openings must not be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for accessibility Be sure that could be blocked or covered. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Information for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting...
... instructions Read these instructions carefully. These openings must not be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for accessibility Be sure that could be blocked or covered. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Information for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting...
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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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... your product registration, you will give you access to visit our website at http://registration.emachines.com. Some illustrations 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 to register. Product Registration When using your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your computer for...
... your product registration, you will give you access to visit our website at http://registration.emachines.com. Some illustrations 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 to register. Product Registration When using your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your computer for...
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... Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Plug a microphone into this button to turn the power on . Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. This drive may...
... Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. Plug a microphone into this button to turn the power on . Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. This drive may...
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... is preset at the factory. Make sure that this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for your front left and right speakers 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...
... is preset at the factory. Make sure that this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for your front left and right speakers 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...
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... and right speakers into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Stereo out: Plug your computer (Default). Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your side left speakers into this jack. 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. Enables fast external disk access. Plug your center speaker and...
... and right speakers into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Stereo out: Plug your computer (Default). Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your side left speakers into this jack. 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. Enables fast external disk access. Plug your center speaker and...
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.... - To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the complexity of your screen depends on the method you use to connect to your Web browser. Type connecting to start your Internet account, you can access the many information sources on your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data...
.... - To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the complexity of your screen depends on the method you use to connect to your Web browser. Type connecting to start your Internet account, you can access the many information sources on your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data...
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... way to set up a router, see the router's documentation. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 15 A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to the router or use a router that has a built-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...
... way to set up a router, see the router's documentation. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in access point. 15 A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to the router or use a router that has a built-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...
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...; 4-port switch to eliminate the need to ISP. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if you have Ethernet already installed. If the connection is working , contact your Ethernet cards for instructions on the computers that do not have for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works...
...; 4-port switch to eliminate the need to ISP. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using your computer's jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if you have Ethernet already installed. If the connection is working , contact your Ethernet cards for instructions on the computers that do not have for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works...
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.... For instructions, see your router's documentation. Testing your network Now that you have connected the network cabling. When networking is set up in Windows, TCP/IP is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must give each computer on them, you can configure your router using your Web...
.... For instructions, see your router's documentation. Testing your network Now that you have connected the network cabling. When networking is set up in Windows, TCP/IP is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must give each computer on them, you can configure your router using your Web...
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... a USB or parallel port. After the drives and printers on page 21. • Connect your printer to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your networked computer, then share the printer. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server.
... a USB or parallel port. After the drives and printers on page 21. • Connect your printer to your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each computer. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your networked computer, then share the printer. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server.
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For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. 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 modem, make sure that you do not have...
For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. 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 modem, make sure that you do not have...
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... Start, then click Help and Support. The modem is turned on your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that came with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. Type modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use the modem cable that establishes connection speeds...
... Start, then click Help and Support. The modem is turned on your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that came with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. Type modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use the modem cable that establishes connection speeds...
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... computer. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may be able to play a DVD, make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. Networks You cannot connect to your computer restarts. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc.
... computer. • Some music CDs have copy protection software. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may be able to play a DVD, make sure that the optical sensor is clean and free of debris. Networks You cannot connect to your computer restarts. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc.
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... printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. Press the button to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is online. 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 printer is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source...
... printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. Press the button to the correct port. • Make sure that the power cable is online. 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 printer is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source...
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... device drivers. Problem solving may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 47. 44 eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to its factory condition. If nothing else has solved the problem and you should create a set of software or hardware...
... device drivers. Problem solving may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 47. 44 eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to its factory condition. If nothing else has solved the problem and you should create a set of software or hardware...
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eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition In case your system. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. 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" on page 47. •...
eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition In case your system. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Click Yes, then click Start. 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" on page 47. •...
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... press ENTER. Windows installs from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your arrow keys to start from factory default. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. This process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to open the boot menu. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 2 During startup...
... press ENTER. Windows installs from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your arrow keys to start from factory default. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. This process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to open the boot menu. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 2 During startup...
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... your problem is not listed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area. 53 To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components...
... your problem is not listed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area. 53 To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components...
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.... Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to different numbers are spaced such that a separate telephone, not dependent on the drive. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is available for wireless use . The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on local power, is for models with Telecom's specifications, the...
.... Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to different numbers are spaced such that a separate telephone, not dependent on the drive. Radio device regulatory notice Note: Below regulatory information is available for wireless use . The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on local power, is for models with Telecom's specifications, the...