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... and located as close 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 product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built...the computer. If the system has multiple sources of any kind onto or into is provided. • Never push objects of power, disconnect power from overheating. CAUTION for cleaning. This product should never be blocked by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on a bed,...
... and located as close 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 product near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built...the computer. If the system has multiple sources of any kind onto or into is provided. • Never push objects of power, disconnect power from overheating. CAUTION for cleaning. This product should never be blocked by unplugging all warnings and instructions marked on a bed,...
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... will walk on the cord. • If an extension cord is used , the load should be operated from the type of power indicated on the power cord. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Do not insert the plug into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do... with this product, make sure that is not properly grounded may interfere with the performance of the branch circuit rating. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to block out noisy surroundings. • Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking near you...
... will walk on the cord. • If an extension cord is used , the load should be operated from the type of power indicated on the power cord. Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. Do not insert the plug into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. • Do... with this product, make sure that is not properly grounded may interfere with the performance of the branch circuit rating. Contact your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to block out noisy surroundings. • Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking near you...
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... certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its enhancements may result in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . Unplug this electronic device into the product • the product was exposed to qualified service personnel when: • the... a distinct change in damage and will often require extensive work by the manufacturer. Replace only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions...
... certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its enhancements may result in performance, indicating a need to replace the power cord set . Unplug this electronic device into the product • the product was exposed to qualified service personnel when: • the... a distinct change in damage and will often require extensive work by the manufacturer. Replace only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions...
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... guide 2 Product Registration 2 Front 3 Back 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 7 Working safely and comfortably 8 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 8 Preparing power connections 9 Protecting from power source problems 9 Checking the voltage selection 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 11 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web...
... guide 2 Product Registration 2 Front 3 Back 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 7 Working safely and comfortably 8 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 8 Preparing power connections 9 Protecting from power source problems 9 Checking the voltage selection 10 Connecting to a broadband modem or network . . 11 Connecting a dial-up modem 11 Using the World Wide Web...
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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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... USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. This jack is turned on. The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded pink. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these ports. You can also configure the..., MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this jack. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. ...
... USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. This jack is turned on. The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded pink. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these ports. You can also configure the..., MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other device into this jack. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. ...
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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 the correct voltage for your front left and right speakers into these ports. Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug an Ethernet...
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 the correct voltage for your front left and right speakers into these ports. Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug an Ethernet...
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...Protecting from reaching your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work ... for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer normally. 9 Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer during a power failure. During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a cable modem, use ...
...Protecting from reaching your computer and peripheral devices by using a surge protector. During an electrical storm, unplug both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer. Although you cannot run your computer long enough to save your work ... for an extended period of electricity coming into your computer normally. 9 Protect your computer by connecting them from power source problems Warning High voltages can enter your computer during a power failure. During a power surge, the voltage level of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you have a cable modem, use ...
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... is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. In the United States, the utility power is operating in an environment such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch... electrical service available in your usage area (such as while in cards, and peripheral devices. The power supply should always be set the voltage selection switch: 1 Disconnect your location before turning on the ...back of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is operating in the United States. For the location, see "Back" on the back of your...
... is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. In the United States, the utility power is operating in an environment such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch... electrical service available in your usage area (such as while in cards, and peripheral devices. The power supply should always be set the voltage selection switch: 1 Disconnect your location before turning on the ...back of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is operating in the United States. For the location, see "Back" on the back of your...
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Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of ...
Cable/DSL modem Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of ...
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...the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures 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 your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • If you performed and make sure that all connections are listed in alphabetical order. 26 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have ...
...the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures 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 your computer and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. • If you performed and make sure that all connections are listed in alphabetical order. 26 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting First steps If you have ...
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Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card. For more information, see the other end is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on page 27. CD or DVD drives See "Optical disc drives" on page 43. Most routers have the same workgroup name...documentation that came with your add-in card • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your computer. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on . Ethernet You cannot see the documentation that came ...
Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card. For more information, see the other end is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on page 27. CD or DVD drives See "Optical disc drives" on page 43. Most routers have the same workgroup name...documentation that came with your add-in card • Shut down and restart your computer. • Make sure that your Ethernet cable is plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on your computer. DVD drives • See "CD or DVD drives" on . Ethernet You cannot see the documentation that came ...
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... and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. You may cause problems with your computer. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. The modem is working and...
... and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. You may cause problems with your computer. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the modem is noisy when it begins handshaking. The modem is working and...
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... sure that CAPS LOCK is determined by your computer is plugged into the outlet and turn on • Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and to your computer, and that the surge protector is connected securely to play , the disc's regional code and your DVD... the disc is free from cuts or damage. • DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the power cord is on . • If your computer's delivery address. The regional code for the disc. Power Your computer will not turn it on. • Make sure that help control DVD title exports and...
... sure that CAPS LOCK is determined by your computer is plugged into the outlet and turn on • Make sure that the power cord is connected to an AC power source and to your computer, and that the surge protector is connected securely to play , the disc's regional code and your DVD... the disc is free from cuts or damage. • DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that the power cord is on . • If your computer's delivery address. The regional code for the disc. Power Your computer will not turn it on. • Make sure that help control DVD title exports and...
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... the printer driver. The printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer is plugged into an AC power source. Many printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time... online. • Check the cable for adding additional memory. See the guide that you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. Most printers have an online/offline button that...
... the printer driver. The printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer is plugged into an AC power source. Many printers have been printed before sending additional files to the printer. • If you print large files or many files at one time... online. • Check the cable for adding additional memory. See the guide that you may need to press. • Make sure that the power cable is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. Most printers have an online/offline button that...
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If you use a surge protector, make sure that it . If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 49 Telephone ...instructions provided with your computer, follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC power outlet that you have a technical problem with it is turned on. • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not...
If you use a surge protector, make sure that it . If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : • Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation • The software publisher's Web site 49 Telephone ...instructions provided with your computer, follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that your computer is connected correctly to a grounded AC power outlet that you have a technical problem with it is turned on. • If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not...
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... - Self-help If you have you have taken. • Make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of this chapter. Power cords or plugs are damaged - Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • See the troubleshooting section of your hardware or software. Type practice in our Web... site's Documentation Library. • The software publisher's Web site. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 The technician may have how-to troubleshoot your computer - Help...
... - Self-help If you have you have taken. • Make sure that your computer is nearby at the time of this chapter. Power cords or plugs are damaged - Chapter 3: Troubleshooting • See the troubleshooting section of your hardware or software. Type practice in our Web... site's Documentation Library. • The software publisher's Web site. In many cases, additional product information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can be found in the Search box, then press ENTER. 50 The technician may have how-to troubleshoot your computer - Help...
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... base of the mouse. 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it . To clean your computer and keyboard 1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2 Use a soft cloth moistened with a soft, damp cloth. 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. 52 Following these instructions will help you are... tips • Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt. • Never place the system on uneven surfaces. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on the plug. • The total ampere rating of the equipment plugged in this section. Also, the total current rating...
... base of the mouse. 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it . To clean your computer and keyboard 1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2 Use a soft cloth moistened with a soft, damp cloth. 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. 52 Following these instructions will help you are... tips • Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt. • Never place the system on uneven surfaces. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on the plug. • The total ampere rating of the equipment plugged in this section. Also, the total current rating...
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The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on local power, is for products with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use . General ... different numbers are spaced such that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this equipment is not less than Class I. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on the drive. There is DTMF tone dialing. Digital...
The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on local power, is for products with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use . General ... different numbers are spaced such that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this equipment is not less than Class I. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on the drive. There is DTMF tone dialing. Digital...