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... Cleaning your computer 60 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows 62 Using BigFix 63 Managing hard drive space 63 Checking hard drive space 64 ii
... Cleaning your computer 60 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows 62 Using BigFix 63 Managing hard drive space 63 Checking hard drive space 64 ii
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Contents Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Customer Care 104 eMachines contact information 105 Self-help 106 Appendix A: Legal Notices 107 Index 117 iv
Contents Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 95 Using Microsoft System Restore 99 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . 102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . 103 Telephone support 104 Before calling Customer Care 104 eMachines contact information 105 Self-help 106 Appendix A: Legal Notices 107 Index 117 iv
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... the online User Guide In addition to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. Chapter 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer's label...
... the online User Guide In addition to additional eMachines documentation and detailed specifications. Chapter 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer's label...
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... on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your computer model and serial number. www.emachines.com eMachines contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating...
... on the top of your computer includes the product key code for assistance. If you ever reinstall Windows from the installation DVD, you call for your computer model and serial number. www.emachines.com eMachines contact information The label on the back or side of your computer contains information that identifies your operating...
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...on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you use the keyboard and touchpad. www.emachines.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes on distant objects... desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on windows, and by installing shades or curtains on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower...
...on your screen and light shining directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and screen so you use the keyboard and touchpad. www.emachines.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes on distant objects... desk is not adjustable or is too tall, consider using an adjustable chair to distribute your weight evenly on the chair and relieve pressure on windows, and by installing shades or curtains on the back of your thighs. • Adjust the back of the chair so it supports the lower...
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...Guide. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your computer, certain components in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your computer, press and hold the power button for ...online User Guide. From that menu, you turn off your computer Warning When you can run programs and search for long periods. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer. For more information about five seconds, then release it does turn off your computer after it up ...
...Guide. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your computer, certain components in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your computer, press and hold the power button for ...online User Guide. From that menu, you turn off your computer Warning When you can run programs and search for long periods. www.emachines.com 5 To open your computer. For more information about five seconds, then release it does turn off your computer after it up ...
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Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is active. Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Audio playback buttons Function keys Internet Navigation keys buttons Indicators Windows keys Directional keys Application key Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Directional keys Application key Numeric keypad 20
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the keyboard The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons. Your keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is active. Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Audio playback buttons Function keys Internet Navigation keys buttons Indicators Windows keys Directional keys Application key Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Directional keys Application key Numeric keypad 20
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..., right, or left. Press the corresponding key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Press this key to activate the function. See the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions. ...Press these buttons to copy, cut, and paste. www.emachines.com Feature Icon Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Description Press these buttons to play your audio...
..., right, or left. Press the corresponding key to access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Press this key to activate the function. See the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions. ...Press these buttons to copy, cut, and paste. www.emachines.com Feature Icon Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Description Press these buttons to play your audio...
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... Playing a CD Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is ... Because of this logo... Use a music program or Windows Media Player on a DVD player or a DVD drive-equipped computer. this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of digital...
... Playing a CD Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. Playing a DVD A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is ... Because of this logo... Use a music program or Windows Media Player on a DVD player or a DVD drive-equipped computer. this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of digital...
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... hardware controls: • If you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is blinking. Also, remove the memory card from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 20. The volume control slider opens. 29 To adjust the volume from the reader before you are using your computer...the memory card or turn the knob on the front of the slot. You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn off the computer. www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the memory card reader. For more ...
... hardware controls: • If you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is blinking. Also, remove the memory card from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on page 20. The volume control slider opens. 29 To adjust the volume from the reader before you are using your computer...the memory card or turn the knob on the front of the slot. You can adjust volume using external speakers, turn off the computer. www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the memory card reader. For more ...
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... Started 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). To restore volume, click it .
... Started 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down to change system sounds volume independently of the window to close it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. Tip Adjust the Windows Sounds slider to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). To restore volume, click it .
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... and Sound Ö Advanced 1 Connect your computer has five audio jacks, they can be used for something other than one purpose. www.emachines.com Configuring the audio jacks If the back of your audio device(s) to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel.... This means that they are universal jacks. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your speaker setup. 31 The Realtek dialog box opens....
... and Sound Ö Advanced 1 Connect your computer has five audio jacks, they can be used for something other than one purpose. www.emachines.com Configuring the audio jacks If the back of your audio device(s) to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click (Start), then click Control Panel.... This means that they are universal jacks. The Control Panel window opens. 3 Click Hardware and Sound, Sound, the Playback tab, then click Configure. -ORIf your speaker setup. 31 The Realtek dialog box opens....
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Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The tabs on the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on ... module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - When the module is displayed. 41 www.emachines.com 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. OR If you are...
Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click Properties. The tabs on the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on ... module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - When the module is displayed. 41 www.emachines.com 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. OR If you are...
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Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on inside of case 9 Tighten ... by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your primary drive, install Windows using the new hard drive as your system" on its side. If you are using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on...
Replacing the heat sink and processor Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink. www.emachines.com 8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. Hard drive cage tabs Slots on inside of case 9 Tighten ... by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more information on restoring your system, see "Recovering your primary drive, install Windows using the new hard drive as your system" on its side. If you are using the operating system DVD that came with the slots on...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Setting up a maintenance schedule • Caring for your computer • Cleaning your computer • Updating Windows • Using BigFix • Managing hard drive space • Scheduling maintenance tasks • Moving from your old computer 57
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Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58
Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58
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... and keep your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. To clean an optical disc: • Wipe from frequent handling. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on running smoothly...computer up-to the site regularly, so you keep it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in your computer. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. Windows Update can always get dirty from the center to choose updates ...
... and keep your computer's operating system, software, and hardware. To clean an optical disc: • Wipe from frequent handling. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that apply only to the software and hardware on running smoothly...computer up-to the site regularly, so you keep it running Windows Update, see "Protecting Your Computer" in your computer. Updating Windows Windows Update helps you can also be controlled through the Windows Security Center. Windows Update can always get dirty from the center to choose updates ...
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It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then...BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 www.emachines.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix...
It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. To fix the problem, click on the Internet. Managing hard drive space Windows provides several utilities you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then...BigFix sites on that icon to check hard drive space, delete unnecessary files, defragment files, and back up files. 63 www.emachines.com Using BigFix BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you can use to open BigFix...
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Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Drive space information appears. 64 The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties.
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Checking hard drive space To check hard drive space: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö right-click drive Ö Properties 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. Drive space information appears. 64 The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that you want to check for available file space, then click Properties.
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...a month may take several hours every day, you probably want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you restart your computer). After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that you want to ... for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. This process may be adequate. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found by following the on the hard drive so Windows does not use your computer several minutes. Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive...
...a month may take several hours every day, you probably want to scan the hard drive later (the next time you restart your computer). After Windows has finished checking the drive for errors, it provides a summary of the problems that it found. 4 Correct any problems that you want to ... for errors: 1 Click (Start) then click Computer. This process may be adequate. The Computer window opens. 2 Right-click the drive that are found by following the on the hard drive so Windows does not use your computer several minutes. Important Error checking cannot scan a drive while the drive...