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Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ... 22 Using optical drives 24 Features 24 Loading an optical disc 24 Identifying optical drive types 24 Playing discs 26 Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 i
Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference 1 About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3 Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer 5 Front 6 Back 8 Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started . . . 11 Working safely and comfortably 12 ... 22 Using optical drives 24 Features 24 Loading an optical disc 24 Identifying optical drive types 24 Playing discs 26 Creating discs 27 Using the memory card reader 28 i
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... types 28 Using a memory card 28 Adjusting the volume 29 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static ... Removing the front bezel 36 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 42 Replacing the media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and...
... types 28 Using a memory card 28 Adjusting the volume 29 Configuring the audio jacks 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static ... Removing the front bezel 36 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 38 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 42 Replacing the media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and...
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www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 Defragmenting the hard drive 67 Backing up files 68 Scheduling maintenance tasks 69 ... drives 75 Display 77 DVD drives 77 Ethernet 78 Expansion cards 79 File management 79 Hard drive 80 Internet 81 Keyboard 82 Media Center 83 Memory 86 Memory card reader 86 Modem (cable or DSL 87 Modem (dial-up 87 Monitor 90 Mouse 91 Networks 91 Passwords 91 Power 92 Printer 92...
www.emachines.com Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 Defragmenting the hard drive 67 Backing up files 68 Scheduling maintenance tasks 69 ... drives 75 Display 77 DVD drives 77 Ethernet 78 Expansion cards 79 File management 79 Hard drive 80 Internet 81 Keyboard 82 Media Center 83 Memory 86 Memory card reader 86 Modem (cable or DSL 87 Modem (dial-up 87 Monitor 90 Mouse 91 Networks 91 Passwords 91 Power 92 Printer 92...
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Front Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack 6
Front Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack 6
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...is color-coded green. 7 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power on ...or off. This jack is color-coded pink. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. This drive may be a CD, recordable ...
...is color-coded green. 7 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power on ...or off. This jack is color-coded pink. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. This drive may be a CD, recordable ...
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Chapter 3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
Chapter 3 Setting Up and Getting Started • Working safely and comfortably • Preparing power connections • Connecting to a broadband modem or network • Connecting a dial-up modem • Starting your computer • Turning off your computer • Restarting (rebooting) your computer • Using the keyboard • Using the mouse • Using optical drives • Using the memory card reader • Adjusting the volume • Configuring the audio jacks • Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 11
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... E: and F: drives), so data can be transferred from a digital camera to your card reader and the slots to use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to transfer data between your computer and a device that the slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: drive...
... E: and F: drives), so data can be transferred from a digital camera to your card reader and the slots to use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to transfer data between your computer and a device that the slot is assigned a different drive letter (for example, the E: drive...
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...' controls or the Windows volume controls. Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of specific sound devices in the taskbar to remove the memory card, or you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar....; If you will have to restart the computer to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the front of the slot. www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the...
...' controls or the Windows volume controls. Adjusting the volume You can also adjust the volume of specific sound devices in the taskbar to remove the memory card, or you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the keyboard. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the taskbar....; If you will have to restart the computer to stop blinking, then pull the memory card out of the speakers. -ORUse the mute and volume control buttons on the front of the slot. www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the...
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Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the media panel • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 33
Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the media panel • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board 33
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... the bottom center of the color panel against the computer until you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 40 Your computer uses DIMM memory. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you hear or feel a click, which is now fully locked into the... to the right. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability...
... the bottom center of the color panel against the computer until you install the correct type of memory module for your system board. 40 Your computer uses DIMM memory. Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you hear or feel a click, which is now fully locked into the... to the right. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on its side. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 35. 2 For more stability...
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...should secure the memory module automatically. The amount of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. 7 Return your computer. www.emachines.com 4 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, ...gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the...
...should secure the memory module automatically. The amount of memory in your computer is secure, you hear a click. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. 7 Return your computer. www.emachines.com 4 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, ...gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the...
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... The media panel on the front of the media panel on your computer can contain various features, including headphone and microphone jacks, USB ports, and memory card reader slots. Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the media panel. Important The appearance and features of your computer may vary from that...
... The media panel on the front of the media panel on your computer can contain various features, including headphone and microphone jacks, USB ports, and memory card reader slots. Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the media panel. Important The appearance and features of your computer may vary from that...
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... with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the case. 55 www.emachines.com 3 Remove all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install... it out of your computer, then slide it and the heat sink into the new system board by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all memory modules by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the four...
... with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later. 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the case. 55 www.emachines.com 3 Remove all the power and data cables from the system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install... it out of your computer, then slide it and the heat sink into the new system board by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all memory modules by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the four...
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Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. 56
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you removed previously. 13 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed previously. 14 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38. 56
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... cannot be able to play these CDs on your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 94. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled....the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that you have copy protection software. To identify your computer. • Clean the disc. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 Add-in cards See "Expansion cards" on ...
... cannot be able to play these CDs on your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on page 94. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer. • Some music CDs have a DVD drive. Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled....the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that you have copy protection software. To identify your computer. • Clean the disc. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 Add-in cards See "Expansion cards" on ...
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... reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to inspect your computer. You see your card reader will be connected to the Internet to update the Program ... Media Center or on any computer that your Internet account is set up and connected to the computer. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Reboot your computer, and your online User Guide. You get a "Download Error" message...
... reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to inspect your computer. You see your card reader will be connected to the Internet to update the Program ... Media Center or on any computer that your Internet account is set up and connected to the computer. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Reboot your computer, and your online User Guide. You get a "Download Error" message...
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... additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 You see a "Printer ... Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support...
... additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you may want to add additional memory to press after adding paper. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 You see a "Printer ... Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to use. To make sure that came with your printer for adding additional memory. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support...
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... buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 87 Caps Lock indicator 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 52 inserting memory card 28 installing memory card 28 removing memory card 28 replacing expansion 52 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 79 troubleshooting Ethernet 78 troubleshooting expansion 79 troubleshooting... memory card 86 types of memory cards supported 28 case closing 37 opening 35 CD cleaning 62 copying 27 inserting 24 playing audio 26...
... buttons C cable modem 15 connecting 9 troubleshooting 87 Caps Lock indicator 21 card reader 7 cards adding expansion 52 inserting memory card 28 installing memory card 28 removing memory card 28 replacing expansion 52 slots 28 troubleshooting add-in card 79 troubleshooting Ethernet 78 troubleshooting expansion 79 troubleshooting... memory card 86 types of memory cards supported 28 case closing 37 opening 35 CD cleaning 62 copying 27 inserting 24 playing audio 26...
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Index replacing 42 See also optical drive troubleshooting 75 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 62 case 60 CD 62 computer screen 61 DVD 62 keyboard 61 LCD panel 61 mouse 61 ...
Index replacing 42 See also optical drive troubleshooting 75 cellular phone memory cards 28 Certificate of Authenticity 3 cleaning audio CD 62 case 60 CD 62 computer screen 61 DVD 62 keyboard 61 LCD panel 61 mouse 61 ...
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www.emachines.com See memory directional keys 21 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk Defragmenter 67 display cleaning 61 troubleshooting 77 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs ... adding 42 identifying 25 replacing 42 See also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet...
www.emachines.com See memory directional keys 21 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk Defragmenter 67 display cleaning 61 troubleshooting 77 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 23 dragging 23 drivers recovery discs ... adding 42 identifying 25 replacing 42 See also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet...