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Information for cleaning. CAUTION for plug as possible. Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. This product should never be sure to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning Unplug this document for future...
Information for cleaning. CAUTION for plug as possible. Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. This product should never be sure to the equipment operator as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning Unplug this document for future...
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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 computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. How to register. After we receive your product registration, you will invite you to Register During the initial startup of computer. This will help us to your model of your computer for the first time, it is to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from our...
... your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. How to register. After we receive your product registration, you will invite you to Register During the initial startup of computer. This will help us to your model of your computer for the first time, it is to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from our...
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... turned on. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded pink. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power...
... turned on. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded pink. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power...
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... port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. This jack is preset at the factory. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack (Default). The switch is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this port. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this connector. Plug the power cord into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable...
... port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. This jack is preset at the factory. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this jack (Default). The switch is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this port. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this connector. Plug the power cord into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable...
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... : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Plug your computer (Default). This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound...
... : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Plug your computer (Default). This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound...
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.... Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources...
.... Sometimes Web pages display slowly. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you can access the many information sources...
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... must install special Ethernet cables in access point. 15 Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. The network is an example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a wired Ethernet network. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using...
... must install special Ethernet cables in access point. 15 Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to obtain a permit and hire a licensed installer. The network is an example of two or more computers connected together through an Ethernet cable. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of a wired Ethernet network. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using...
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...; 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on your computer Setting up a network. Before you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Internet service provider. If the connection is not working, contact your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that do not have for your network, you need for additional network hardware...
...; 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on your computer Setting up a network. Before you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your Internet service provider. If the connection is not working, contact your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that do not have for your network, you need for additional network hardware...
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... instructions, see your router's documentation. Using a DHCP server In order to use to talk to each other. This is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Testing your network Now that you have connected the network cabling. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is automatically installed as for Internet communications. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming...
... instructions, see your router's documentation. Using a DHCP server In order to use to talk to each other. This is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Testing your network Now that you have connected the network cabling. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is automatically installed as for Internet communications. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming...
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... instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your computer. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. To add a printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. Then you can share drives (for example hard drives...
... instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your computer. After the drives and printers on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. To add a printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. Then you can share drives (for example hard drives...
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... are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have become damaged. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up correctly. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 34. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message...
... are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have become damaged. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up correctly. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 34. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message...
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... modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on your computer. You may cause problems with your computer. Monitor The screen resolution is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Some telephone cables do not meet cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED...
... modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type modem troubleshooting in and turned on your computer. You may cause problems with your computer. Monitor The screen resolution is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Some telephone cables do not meet cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED...
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... disc drive. • If you have copy protection software. Make sure that the disc label is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to play a DVD, make sure that the IDE controllers...
... disc drive. • If you have copy protection software. Make sure that the disc label is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to play a DVD, make sure that the IDE controllers...
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... start printing. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not turn on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is connected to put the printer online. • Check the cable for adding additional memory. See the guide...
... start printing. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not turn on but will not print • Check the cable between the printer and your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is connected to put the printer online. • Check the cable for adding additional memory. See the guide...
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... system under most computer problems by following the information in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 46. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 45. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to create, but for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as you...
... system under most computer problems by following the information in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 46. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 45. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to create, but for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as you...
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... your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all files on page 48. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to its factory condition. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you can access important...
... your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all files on page 48. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to its factory condition. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you can access important...
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... hard drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to open the boot menu. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you can select which device to start from the hard drive during startup. This process will erase all files on your hard drive. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn...
... hard drive. 2 During startup, press F12 to open the boot menu. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you can select which device to start from the hard drive during startup. This process will erase all files on your hard drive. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn...
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... even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your monitor. To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on...
... even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in your monitor. To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on...
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..., when this computer is located on the drive. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is available for emergency use . Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of another device connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules...
..., when this computer is located on the drive. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is available for emergency use . Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of another device connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules...