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... ventilation is easily accessible 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 connecting the power cord to protect it from the electrical outlet. CAUTION for plug as possible. i Use a damp cloth for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. If the...
... ventilation is easily accessible 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 connecting the power cord to protect it from the electrical outlet. CAUTION for plug as possible. i Use a damp cloth for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. If the...
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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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... it is to visit our website at http://registration.emachines.com. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that are specific to your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will invite you ! After we receive your computer...
... it is to visit our website at http://registration.emachines.com. The second window you'll see contains optional fields that are specific to your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will invite you ! After we receive your computer...
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... drive type). Plug a microphone into this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. This jack is color-coded green. 3 This jack 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 drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode...
... drive type). Plug a microphone into this jack. The power indicator lights when the computer is turned on or off. This jack is color-coded green. 3 This jack 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 drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode...
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... speakers into this port. Make sure that this is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Stereo out: Plug your area. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. 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). The switch is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug a PS/2 keyboard...
... speakers into this port. Make sure that this is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Stereo out: Plug your area. Plug a microphone into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. 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). The switch is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug a PS/2 keyboard...
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... (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on 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. Plug your rear...
... (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on 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. Plug your rear...
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... Help box, then press ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the site that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you may need to start your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 Sometimes Web pages...
... Help box, then press ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the site that a Web page displays on your screen depends on the method you use to connect to your Internet account, you may need to start your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 Sometimes Web pages...
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... used to set up a wired Ethernet network is an example of these components. Business networks are built using a router. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. The network is commonly used in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network...
... used to set up a wired Ethernet network is an example of these components. Business networks are built using a router. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. The network is commonly used in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network...
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...; 4-port switch to eliminate the need to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is working , contact your ISP for instructions on your computer Setting up your network, you should contact your Internet service provider. Before you change anything about your home setup, make sure that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your network...
...; 4-port switch to eliminate the need to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is working , contact your ISP for instructions on your computer Setting up your network, you should contact your Internet service provider. Before you change anything about your home setup, make sure that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for any required drivers. Plug your Ethernet cable into your network...
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... plan to use to talk to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is automatically installed as for Internet communications. Testing your network Now that your home network is typically preset when you receive your computer. If you are setting up a wired network, make sure that you have connected the network cabling. Make sure that you have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Configuring the TCP...
... plan to use to talk to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is automatically installed as for Internet communications. Testing your network Now that your home network is typically preset when you receive your computer. If you are setting up a wired network, make sure that you have connected the network cabling. Make sure that you have set up your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Configuring the TCP...
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...: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer. Follow the instructions included with your network. To add a printer...
...: 1 Click (Start), then click Computer. 21 For more information, see "Sharing drives and printers" on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your printer to install the printer drivers on each computer. Follow the instructions included with your network. To add a printer...
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... do not have a problem with your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 OR -
... do not have a problem with your setup poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly. - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 OR -
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... is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. 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. Handshaking is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Type modem troubleshooting...
... is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is plugged in the Search box, then press ENTER. 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. Handshaking is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Type modem troubleshooting...
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... box, then press ENTER. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the optical sensor is unique. Make sure that you are enabled. 39 For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Occasionally discs are flawed or become...
... box, then press ENTER. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the optical sensor is unique. Make sure that you are enabled. 39 For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Occasionally discs are flawed or become...
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..., you want to add additional memory to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. • Wait until files have selected it is online. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will...
..., you want to add additional memory to the correct port. • Make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. • Wait until files have selected it is online. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will...
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... system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition" on page 46. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 47. 44 eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page...
... system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to its factory condition" on page 46. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 47. 44 eMachines provides everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page...
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... its factory condition. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to return your hard drive. 47 A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that were pre-installed on your system. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. You can still run Windows OS...
... its factory condition. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to return your hard drive. 47 A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that were pre-installed on your system. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. You can still run Windows OS...
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... setup. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then continues by copying files to continue. The boot menu is where you to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Windows installs from the hard drive during startup. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you can select which device to start from factory default. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen...
... setup. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then continues by copying files to continue. The boot menu is where you to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Windows installs from the hard drive during startup. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you can select which device to start from factory default. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen...
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... your problem is not listed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area. 53 To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your monitor. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical...
... your problem is not listed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area. 53 To clean your monitor Make sure that came with your monitor. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical...
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... regulatory information is connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as other equipment, may give rise to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this equipment is for wireless use . Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only...
... regulatory information is connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as other equipment, may give rise to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this equipment is for wireless use . Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only...