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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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... button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 30. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Contains your drive, see "Using the diskette drive" on drive type). Turns on page 33. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on when the hard drive is color-coded orange. Press this port. This jack is accessed. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device...
... button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 30. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Contains your drive, see "Using the diskette drive" on drive type). Turns on page 33. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on when the hard drive is color-coded orange. Press this port. This jack is accessed. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device...
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..., such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this switch is preset at 60 Hz. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this jack. Plug the power cord into this connector. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in...
..., such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this switch is preset at 60 Hz. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this jack. Plug the power cord into this connector. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in...
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Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved...
Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. You will need to install the new battery the same way. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved...
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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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... problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. First steps If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com The message may help . Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start...
... problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. First steps If you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com The message may help . Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start...
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... open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Connecting to which you still get the error, your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to locate host" message and are using...
... open, performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. Connecting to which you still get the error, your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to locate host" message and are using...
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... the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call waiting is failing. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do...
... the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call waiting is failing. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Contact your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do...
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... information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you can turn down the modem volume. The Control Panel window opens. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then...
... information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you can turn down the modem volume. The Control Panel window opens. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. 5 Click the Diagnostic tab, then...
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... dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com For more light to pass through the screen for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ The monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way down from the upper...
... dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com For more light to pass through the screen for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that : ■ The monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way down from the upper...
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... press so the printer can start printing. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Contact your company network Every network is free from cuts or damage. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Power Your computer will not turn on , and working device, such as a lamp, into an AC power source. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to your company computer...
... press so the printer can start printing. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Contact your company network Every network is free from cuts or damage. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Power Your computer will not turn on , and working device, such as a lamp, into an AC power source. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to your company computer...
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... and Support. www.eMachines.com 71 To make sure that came with your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the guide that you want to clear the check mark. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. To set to use. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right...
... and Support. www.eMachines.com 71 To make sure that came with your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. See the guide that you want to clear the check mark. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. To set to use. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right...
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... page 21. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned up. For more information, see a "Printer is online. Help and Support For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Most printers...
... page 21. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned up. For more information, see a "Printer is online. Help and Support For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Most printers...
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... not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits. Warning 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...
... not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits. Warning 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...
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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...