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...system load must not be operated from the wall outlet before inserting the AC adapter plug. Contact your electrician for future reference. These openings must not exceed 80% of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. The plug...in a fire or electric shock. Follow all products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. i The openings should be blocked or covered. Keep this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of power available, consult your safety and comfort...
...system load must not be operated from the wall outlet before inserting the AC adapter plug. Contact your electrician for future reference. These openings must not exceed 80% of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. The plug...in a fire or electric shock. Follow all products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. i The openings should be blocked or covered. Keep this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of power available, consult your safety and comfort...
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... the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from unexpected noise produced by...
... the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from unexpected noise produced by...
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.... Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place the display at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces...
.... Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than your documents, place the display at bright light sources, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces...
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... obstructions. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Keep ventilation openings clear of tasks. 6
... obstructions. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Before using your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest. • Keep ventilation openings clear of tasks. 6
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... world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be set the voltage selection switch: 1 Disconnect your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to 230. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the...
... world, such as this, the voltage switch should always be set the voltage selection switch: 1 Disconnect your computer's power cable. 2 Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to 230. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the...
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... (transfers) data to your screen depends on the World Wide Web. 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 example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the site that a Web page displays on your computer, and...
... (transfers) data to your screen depends on the World Wide Web. 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 example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the site that a Web page displays on your computer, and...
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... the file that you want to download. 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to your computer depends on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that it . Type downloading files in the folder that you scan the files you want to your computer against viruses, make sure that...
... the file that you want to download. 3 Create or locate the folder where you want to your computer depends on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that it . Type downloading files in the folder that you scan the files you want to your computer against viruses, make sure that...
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.... If one . Be sure to ISP. If the connection is already installed on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is not... listed, you should contact your broadband connection is listed. Before you begin setting up a network. When buying your router, be activated. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your current setup.
.... If one . Be sure to ISP. If the connection is already installed on your computer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3 Click Device Manager from the task list on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is not... listed, you should contact your broadband connection is listed. Before you begin setting up a network. When buying your router, be activated. The Device Manager window opens. 4 Click the plus (+) in your current setup.
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... Change. 5 If your network. 7 Click OK. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The workgroup name must be the same for your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must ... in your network workgroup, and the name must be unique on your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in the Computer name box. If you are setting up your network. To identify this computer on the network...
... Change. 5 If your network. 7 Click OK. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click System and Maintenance. The workgroup name must be the same for your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must ... in your network workgroup, and the name must be unique on your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). The System and Maintenance window opens. 3 Click System, then click Change Settings in the Computer name box. If you are setting up your network. To identify this computer on the network...
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... or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Sharing resources With a network, you can : • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on each network computer are shared, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and...
... or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Sharing resources With a network, you can : • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on each network computer are shared, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and...
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... to un-share, then click Share. 3 Click Advanced Sharing, then click Share this drive or folder. 4 Click OK, then click Close. The Properties dialog box opens. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you share a drive, the entire contents of that drive will be available...
... to un-share, then click Share. 3 Click Advanced Sharing, then click Share this drive or folder. 4 Click OK, then click Close. The Properties dialog box opens. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started 2 Right-click the drive or folder that you share a drive, the entire contents of that drive will be available...
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..., then click Help and Support. All shared drives and folders are shared, you want to view. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the name and icon of the printer you want to share, then click Sharing on network discover and...3 Double-click the name of the computer containing the drive or folder you can: • View shared drives and folders • Map a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on each network computer are listed. 23 The Network window...
..., then click Help and Support. All shared drives and folders are shared, you want to view. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer The Printers window opens. 3 Right-click the name and icon of the printer you want to share, then click Sharing on network discover and...3 Double-click the name of the computer containing the drive or folder you can: • View shared drives and folders • Map a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on each network computer are listed. 23 The Network window...
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... shared drives and folders" on computer 1 from computer 2, double-click the shortcut icon. Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to the Documents folder...-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. For example, a shortcut is created on computer 2 to open . 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4...
... shared drives and folders" on computer 1 from computer 2, double-click the shortcut icon. Opening files across the network To open files across the network: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. The Computer window opens. 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to the Documents folder...-click the folder containing the file, then double-click the file. For example, a shortcut is created on computer 2 to open . 2 Click File, then click Open. 3 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy. 3 Browse to the file you want to copy. 4...
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To print files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. 25 Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from . You can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site.
To print files across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer. 3 Click Print. 25 Printing files across the network Important Before you can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from . You can print a file across the network: 1 Open the file you are sending the file from the manufacturer's Web site.
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...users accessing those computers • The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can affect Internet performance: • The ...ISP may be having technical difficulties. • Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Contact your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail • Click the receive button in your...
...users accessing those computers • The complexity of graphics and multimedia on Web pages • Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple programs open the browser. Connecting to a Web site takes too long Many factors can affect Internet performance: • The ...ISP may be having technical difficulties. • Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Contact your browser, then reconnect and open on your computer People are sending you e-mail messages, but you have not received any mail • Click the receive button in your...
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To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. These lines do not work correctly. Listen to the same telephone line as 1). When the dial tone stops, listen for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or ...
To check the dialing properties: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. These lines do not work correctly. Listen to the same telephone line as 1). When the dial tone stops, listen for line noise (scratchy, crackling, or ...
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...tab. 4 Click your computer. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Help For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics....the line connected to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. If no data, or if you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. •...
...tab. 4 Click your computer. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Help For more information about the modem appears, the modem passed diagnostics....the line connected to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. If no data, or if you get an error such as port already open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. •...
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The Control Panel window opens. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. • Make ...
The Control Panel window opens. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. • Make ...
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The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you may need to press so the printer can start printing. ...View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 45 Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that you want to ... not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. To make sure that you have an online/offline button that the printer is in the printer setup. The Control Panel ...
The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the printer you may need to press so the printer can start printing. ...View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 45 Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that you want to ... not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. To make sure that you have an online/offline button that the printer is in the printer setup. The Control Panel ...
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... may need to list, then click Next. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Important We recommend that are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver...
... may need to list, then click Next. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. Important We recommend that are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create driver...