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... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
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... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
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... 28. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on . The button lights when the computer is accessed. To identify your model and serial number. Turns on...
... 28. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on . The button lights when the computer is accessed. To identify your model and serial number. Turns on...
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..., plug the cable for your computer is in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this when your computer. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camera) into this port. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. If your computer, make sure that this switch is operating in the United States. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should...
..., plug the cable for your computer is in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this when your computer. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camera) into this port. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. If your computer, make sure that this switch is operating in the United States. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should...
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... your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. You will need to install the new battery the same way. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer, replace the system battery. Dispose of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then...
... your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. You will need to install the new battery the same way. The main menu of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer, replace the system battery. Dispose of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
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... more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are damaged...
... more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are damaged...
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... typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 10 to which you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network...
... typed a URL (Web address) incorrectly, you connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the Internet computers to make sure that the connections have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 10 to which you have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network...
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... not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is failing. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Contact your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error...
... not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is failing. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Contact your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error...
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... hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you get an error such as port already open or the...
... hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you get an error such as port already open or the...
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... contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is dim or difficult to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer. ■ You demagnetize the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. For more information on . Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately...
... contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is dim or difficult to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer. ■ You demagnetize the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. For more information on . Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately...
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.... Replace any damaged cables. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is online. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Passwords Your computer does not accept your company network Every network is unique. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Power...
.... Replace any damaged cables. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the printer is online. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Passwords Your computer does not accept your company network Every network is unique. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Power...
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..." error message ■ Make sure that you want to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. If...
..." error message ■ Make sure that you want to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. If...
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... paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that mute controls are using external speakers, see a "Printer is online. You see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■...
... paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that mute controls are using external speakers, see a "Printer is online. You see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■...
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... grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be...
... grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be...
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... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
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... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
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... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port...
... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port...
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... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
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... panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...
... panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...
