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... ensure reliable operation of any kind into this product on the product. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Keep this product from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. CAUTION for ventilation to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as possible. Follow all power cords from...
... ensure reliable operation of any kind into this product on the product. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Keep this product from the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. CAUTION for ventilation to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as possible. Follow all power cords from...
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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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... contains optional fields that are specific to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will invite you to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from eMachines Hurry and register, as other advantages await you access to register. The second window you should keep in the mandatory fields and click Next. Choose your country and follow the simple instructions...
... contains optional fields that are specific to your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will invite you to some useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from eMachines Hurry and register, as other advantages await you access to register. The second window you should keep in the mandatory fields and click Next. Choose your country and follow the simple instructions...
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... turned on. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded pink. 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. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded pink. 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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..., or mouse) into this port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for your front left and right speakers into these ports. The switch is preset at the factory. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to...
..., or mouse) into this port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for your front left and right speakers into these ports. The switch is preset at the factory. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to...
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... side left speakers into this jack. Enables fast external disk access. 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 computer (Default). Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Plug your rear right and...
... side left speakers into this jack. Enables fast external disk access. 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 computer (Default). Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Plug your rear right and...
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... you use to connect to your Internet account, you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web. Click (Start), then click Internet. 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. Sometimes Web pages display...
... you use to connect to your Internet account, you can access the many information sources on the World Wide Web. Click (Start), then click Internet. 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. Sometimes Web pages display...
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... world and can be used to set up a wired Ethernet network is commonly used in access point. 15 Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Using a router The most common way to build computer networks in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically...
... world and can be used to set up a wired Ethernet network is commonly used in access point. 15 Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your home or office. This connection type is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Using a router The most common way to build computer networks in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically...
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... model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your broadband connection works Important If you have not already done so. 17 If the connection is already installed on your computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your network from ISP to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch...
... model includes everything your network needs, including: • Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your broadband connection works Important If you have not already done so. 17 If the connection is already installed on your computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your network from ISP to install Ethernet cards and drivers on installing the card and any specific instructions they have Ethernet already installed. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch...
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... Name. If you have connected the network cabling. One of your Web browser. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is typically preset when you have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). When networking is set up in Windows, TCP/IP is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Make sure that you receive your...
... Name. If you have connected the network cabling. One of your Web browser. Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is typically preset when you have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). When networking is set up in Windows, TCP/IP is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Make sure that you receive your...
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... a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Follow the instructions included with your computer. Then you can add a printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. To add a printer...
... a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on network printers Sharing drives or folders To share drives or folders: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 Follow the instructions included with your computer. Then you can add a printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. To add a printer...
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... cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 34. If you do not have become damaged. OR - Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER...
... cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 34. If you do not have become damaged. OR - Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER...
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... information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may cause problems with your computer. 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 should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to make sure that the connections have been made...
... information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may cause problems with your computer. 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 should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to make sure that the connections have been made...
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... software. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Networks You cannot connect to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the disc...
... software. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Networks You cannot connect to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the disc...
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... setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. Make sure that the printer is online. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline. • Wait until files have selected it is connected to press after adding paper. 42 Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for adding additional memory. The printer is not the default printer, make...
... setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. Make sure that the printer is online. See the guide that the printer is not set to work offline. • Wait until files have selected it is connected to press after adding paper. 42 Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for adding additional memory. The printer is not the default printer, make...
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... items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to recover your system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page...
... items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to recover your system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page...
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...; If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows OS" on page 47. • If you have created. Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Caution Continuing the process...
...; If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows OS" on page 47. • If you have created. Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Caution Continuing the process...
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... to open the boot menu. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from factory default. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your arrow keys to restart your hard drive. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. When the recovery has...
... to open the boot menu. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from factory default. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your arrow keys to restart your hard drive. Caution Continuing the process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer. When the recovery has...
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... maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. For cleaning instructions, refer to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you keep your screen...
... maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. For cleaning instructions, refer to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you keep your screen...
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... operate. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for models with such devices. 56 The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is connected to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of any country or region in which it has been approved for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set...
... operate. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for models with such devices. 56 The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is connected to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of any country or region in which it has been approved for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set...