8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 3
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
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 4
... 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...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 5
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...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 12
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
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 13
...depending on . Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 24. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones... into this jack. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 28. 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 operate in ...
...depending on . Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on page 24. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones... into this jack. You can also configure the power button to turn the power on page 28. 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 operate in ...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 17
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
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 34
... type of card, examine the face plate of the reader. Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to...
... type of card, examine the face plate of the reader. Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Using the memory card reader You can use the optional memory card reader to transfer pictures from one memory card type to another. To determine which types are supported by your card reader and the slots to...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 35
...8226; If you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is blinking. www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the memory card reader. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn the knob on the front of the...volume You can also adjust the volume of specific sound devices in the taskbar to remove the memory card, or 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 keyboard. The...
...8226; If you turn off the computer while the memory card reader access indicator is blinking. www.emachines.com To remove a memory card: • Wait for the memory card reader access indicator to re-enable the memory card reader. Caution Do not remove the memory card or turn the knob on the front of the...volume You can also adjust the volume of specific sound devices in the taskbar to remove the memory card, or 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 keyboard. The...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 39
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
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 46
... lever back to engage the panel's internal locking tabs. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on the lower left and lower right parts of the color panel to the right. The color panel is the sound of the.... 6 While pressing the bottom center of the color panel against the computer until you install the correct type of memory module for your computer 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...
... lever back to engage the panel's internal locking tabs. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on the lower left and lower right parts of the color panel to the right. The color panel is the sound of the.... 6 While pressing the bottom center of the color panel against the computer until you install the correct type of memory module for your computer 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...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 47
... instructions in your computer. The tabs on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. OR 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 memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. www.emachines.com 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the...
... instructions in your computer. The tabs on the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. OR 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 memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. www.emachines.com 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 50
... media panel bezel's retention tab out. 44 The features included 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. Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the media panel The media panel on...
... media panel bezel's retention tab out. 44 The features included 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. Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the media panel The media panel on...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 61
www.emachines.com 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the old system board by following the directions in the case, then secure it ...
www.emachines.com 3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions in "Installing memory" on page 40. 4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the old system board by following the directions in the case, then secure it ...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 62
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
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 81
...CDs on page 62. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in alphabetical order. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 CD or DVD drives The computer ... sure that you have copy protection software. Add-in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 94. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on your computer. • ...
...CDs on page 62. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by following the instructions in alphabetical order. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting topics are listed in the drive documentation. • Reinstall the device driver. 75 CD or DVD drives The computer ... sure that you have copy protection software. Add-in cards See "Expansion cards" on page 94. You may be experiencing some temporary memory problems. Shut down and restart your computer restarts. To identify your drive type, see "Cleaning optical discs" on your computer. • ...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 92
...installed. 86 Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). Memory Help For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. You get a "Download...and connected to the computer. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to inspect your system memory. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer ...
...installed. 86 Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). Memory Help For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your computer. You get a "Download...and connected to the computer. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to inspect your system memory. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer ...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 99
...printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you want to add additional memory to the printer. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. •...; Wait until files have an online/offline button that came with your printer for adding additional memory. www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you need to press after adding paper. See the guide that you want to work offline: 1 Click (Start),...
...printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time, you want to add additional memory to the printer. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. •...; Wait until files have an online/offline button that came with your printer for adding additional memory. www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you need to press after adding paper. See the guide that you want to work offline: 1 Click (Start),...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 123
... 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...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 124
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 ...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide
Page 125
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...