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... short-out parts that could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for plug 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 accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be blocked or covered. Do not use this product...
... short-out parts that could be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for plug 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 accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be blocked or covered. Do not use this product...
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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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... computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. How to Register During the initial startup of computer. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that will help us to provide you with important data that you should keep in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that you will give you ! Product Registration When using your product...
... computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. How to Register During the initial startup of computer. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that will help us to provide you with important data that you should keep in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that you will give you ! Product Registration When using your product...
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... Hibernate mode. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. 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). The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded green. 3 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these ports. This jack is turned on. Plug...
... Hibernate mode. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. 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). The power indicator lights when the computer is color-coded green. 3 Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these ports. This jack is turned on. Plug...
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... port. Plug the power cord into this illustration. Make sure that this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this is preset at the factory. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this connector. The switch is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack (Default...
... port. Plug the power cord into this illustration. Make sure that this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this is preset at the factory. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this connector. The switch is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack (Default...
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Enables fast external disk access. 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. 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. Plug your computer (Default). ...
Enables fast external disk access. 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. 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. Plug your computer (Default). ...
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... information about connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you may need to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the complexity of your screen depends on the browser address bar. - The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers...
... information about connecting to a Web site After you set up an account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you may need to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the complexity of your screen depends on the browser address bar. - The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers...
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The network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Your municipality may require you or your home or office. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to...
The network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to the router or use a router that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Your municipality may require you or your home or office. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to...
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... Ethernet cards for instructions on your computer Setting up a network. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that comes with your current setup. Before you are using your ISP. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Plug your Ethernet cable...
... Ethernet cards for instructions on your computer Setting up a network. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that comes with your current setup. Before you are using your ISP. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Plug your Ethernet cable...
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... compatible for Internet communications. Make sure that your home network is set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). We recommend you use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is a language computers use on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Testing your network Now that you have connected the network cabling. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the...
... compatible for Internet communications. Make sure that your home network is set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). We recommend you use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is a language computers use on the network a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup Name. Testing your network Now that you have connected the network cabling. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the...
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... a USB or parallel port. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your printer to the network. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to your network. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use...
... a USB or parallel port. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. Sharing resources With a network, you can share your printer to the network. Important To share a printer among the computers connected to your network. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use...
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... about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. • Make sure that your account with your setup poster to make sure that you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 34. OR - Internet See...
... about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. • Make sure that your account with your setup poster to make sure that you do not have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 34. OR - Internet See...
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... and connects When your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on , the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to another modem, it begins handshaking. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down...
... and connects When your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on , the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to another modem, it begins handshaking. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down...
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... setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the disc label is clean and free of debris. Networks You cannot connect to your home. Contact your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start...
... setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the disc label is clean and free of debris. Networks You cannot connect to your home. Contact your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start...
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.... • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you may need to press so the printer can start printing. Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that you need to press after adding paper. 42 See the guide that the power cable is online. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not...
.... • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you may need to press so the printer can start printing. Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct port. • Make sure that you need to press after adding paper. 42 See the guide that the power cable is online. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not...
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... device drivers. Caution To prepare your system to its factory condition. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to recover your system to its factory condition" on page 45. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs...
... device drivers. Caution To prepare your system to its factory condition. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to recover your system to its factory condition" on page 45. eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 25 or in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs...
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...; If you cannot run Windows OS and your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows OS and your recovery discs" on page 48. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. You can still run Windows OS, see...
...; If you cannot run Windows OS and your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows OS and your recovery discs" on page 48. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. You can still run Windows OS, see...
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... hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your computer. Windows installs from factory default. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to restart your computer, then continues by copying files to open the boot menu. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting...
... hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your computer. Windows installs from factory default. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to restart your computer, then continues by copying files to open the boot menu. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting...
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...; If you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that 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. You may also access the Web site (http://www.gateway.com/support/index.htm) for maintenance instructions.
...; If you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that 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. You may also access the Web site (http://www.gateway.com/support/index.htm) for maintenance instructions.
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... I. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that there is DTMF tone dialing. Depending on the drive. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make automatic calls to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions...
... I. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that there is DTMF tone dialing. Depending on the drive. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make automatic calls to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions...