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... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
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... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
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... DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Turns on page 31. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Press this jack. This jack is color-coded...
... DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Icon Description Use this drive to listen to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. Turns on page 31. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Press this jack. This jack is color-coded...
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... color-coded lime green. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. If your computer is preset at 60 Hz. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as Europe, the utility power is in the United States. The power supply should be set...
... color-coded lime green. www.eMachines.com 11 The switch is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack so you can record sound on your computer. If your computer is preset at 60 Hz. Plug the power cord into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as Europe, the utility power is in the United States. The power supply should be set...
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... time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. Warning Danger of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from...
... time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. Warning Danger of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
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... outlet is supplying power. ■ If 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 you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then...
... outlet is supplying power. ■ If 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 you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then...
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... about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is set...
... about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that you do not have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is set...
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... for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then...
... for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then...
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.... www.eMachines.com 67 If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Handshaking is available, a white screen appears with no modem information is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem, then click Properties. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel.
.... www.eMachines.com 67 If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Handshaking is available, a white screen appears with no modem information is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem, then click Properties. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel.
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...; You demagnetize the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. The aperture grille allows more information on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor is there a horizontal line or wire visible across the monitor screen? Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on the display is not positioned too...
...; You demagnetize the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. The aperture grille allows more information on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor is there a horizontal line or wire visible across the monitor screen? Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on the display is not positioned too...
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.... Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Power Your computer will not turn on ■ Make sure that the power cable is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn it is connected to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the power cord is turned off, then retype the password. Press...
.... Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Power Your computer will not turn on ■ Make sure that the power cable is connected securely to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn it is connected to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the power cord is turned off, then retype the password. Press...
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... set to work offline. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. www.eMachines.com 71 If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. See the guide that came with your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Control Panel window opens...
... set to work offline. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. www.eMachines.com 71 If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. See the guide that came with your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Control Panel window opens...
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... add additional memory to check your speaker connections. You see the speaker setup poster to the printer. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that you need to press after adding...
... add additional memory to check your speaker connections. You see the speaker setup poster to the printer. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that you need to press after adding...
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... When installing or realigning an outside antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com...
... When installing or realigning an outside antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com...
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... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
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... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
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... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port...
... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port...
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... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
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... panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...
... panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...