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... case 147 Replacing the front bezel 147 Replacing the side panel 147 Installing memory 148 Replacing the system battery 149 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 150 Replacing the memory card reader 152 Adding or replacing a hard drive 153 Replacing the rear fan 155 Replacing the power supply 156 Replacing the heat sink 157 Replacing the front I/O panel 158 Adding or replacing an expansion card 161 Replacing the system board 162 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 165 Safety guidelines 166 First steps 166 Troubleshooting 167 Add-in cards 167 Audio...
... case 147 Replacing the front bezel 147 Replacing the side panel 147 Installing memory 148 Replacing the system battery 149 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 150 Replacing the memory card reader 152 Adding or replacing a hard drive 153 Replacing the rear fan 155 Replacing the power supply 156 Replacing the heat sink 157 Replacing the front I/O panel 158 Adding or replacing an expansion card 161 Replacing the system board 162 Chapter 14: Troubleshooting 165 Safety guidelines 166 First steps 166 Troubleshooting 167 Add-in cards 167 Audio...
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... types" on drive type). Turns on page 13. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number...
... types" on drive type). Turns on page 13. To identify your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on when the hard drive is accessed. 8 Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator www.emachines.com Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: Component Optical drive USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number...
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Contains your model and serial number. 9 You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded orange. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 13. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 72. Plug a microphone...
Contains your model and serial number. 9 You can also configure the power button to access eMachines Customer Care. This jack is color-coded orange. Memory card reader (optional) Power button / Power indicator Microphone jack Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other peripheral device" on page 13. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 72. Plug a microphone...
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... before opening the case. Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for a telephone into this jack. Your computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into this port. This jack is color-coded lime green. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device...
... before opening the case. Plug an external audio input source (such as a DSL or cable modem for a telephone into this jack. Your computer has a built-in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Description Plug a monitor into this port. This jack is color-coded lime green. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device...
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... an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to each computer or network device. 50 This connection type...
... an Ethernet network is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in your home or office. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to each computer or network device. 50 This connection type...
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The Control Panel window opens. The Ethernet device installed in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. If one is not listed, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that comes with your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 161. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your broadband connection is working , contact your ISP for setting up a network. Important Broadband Internet settings will differ from ISP to...
The Control Panel window opens. The Ethernet device installed in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance. If one is not listed, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that comes with your computer, see "Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 161. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your broadband connection is working , contact your ISP for setting up a network. Important Broadband Internet settings will differ from ISP to...
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...'s video card supports it (it on the desktop, then click Properties. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by...
...'s video card supports it (it on the desktop, then click Properties. To use a projector or additional monitor: 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. 4 Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it must have two video connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to install the driver from the disc supplied by...
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... a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. If you record copyrighted material on the remote control. Otherwise, you need permission from the copyright owner. Creating video DVDs You can be subject to the playlist. To create a video DVD using Windows Media Player. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The...
... a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as PowerDVD) installed. If you record copyrighted material on the remote control. Otherwise, you need permission from the copyright owner. Creating video DVDs You can be subject to the playlist. To create a video DVD using Windows Media Player. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1 or 2, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The...
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... help eMachines Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the screen...
... help eMachines Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. First steps Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on the screen...
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... with your setup poster to backup media, then delete them from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. You see "Using Disk Cleanup" on page 12 or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. See "Connecting the dial-up correctly. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on...
... with your setup poster to backup media, then delete them from the diskette drive, then press ENTER. You see "Using Disk Cleanup" on page 12 or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program. See "Connecting the dial-up correctly. See "Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network" on...
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... a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is plugged in correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of air with your browser, then reconnect and open , performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For...
... a "keyboard stuck" or "key failure" error message ■ Make sure that nothing is plugged in correctly. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of air with your browser, then reconnect and open , performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.emachines.com Troubleshooting Help and Support For...
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...: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Make sure that all programs, then restart your telephone service to get the following "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: ■ You must be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic...
...: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com You get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Make sure that all programs, then restart your telephone service to get the following "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide: ■ You must be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Memory Help and Support For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic...
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... Options dialog box. Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way down from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of the way up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The damper wire is connected to the video port on . www.emachines.com Troubleshooting 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control...
... Options dialog box. Your monitor may use a thin damper wire, located approximately 1/3 of the way down from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of the way up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The damper wire is connected to the video port on . www.emachines.com Troubleshooting 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control...
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... Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about display types, see your network have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that all computers on . Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that came with a clean, damp cloth. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings...
... Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about display types, see your network have lights that indicate they are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. ■ Make sure that all computers on . Mouse The mouse does not work ■ Make sure that came with a clean, damp cloth. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings...
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... the guide that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is online. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Make sure...
... the guide that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check mark. ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is online. CHAPTER 14: Troubleshooting www.emachines.com The printer is on installing the printer driver. Make sure...
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... are using a program, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on . ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to troubleshoot your computer problem if power cords or plugs are plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are not getting sound from eMachines, see...
... are using a program, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on . ■ If a peripheral device, such as a keyboard or mouse, does not appear to troubleshoot your computer problem if power cords or plugs are plugged in the Search box, then click the arrow. For more information, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. ■ Make sure that the universal jacks are not getting sound from eMachines, see...
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... screen saver 102 using 26 190 using Start menu 27 DHCP 53 digital camera serial port 10 USB port 8, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 21 disconnecting from Internet 43 Disk Cleanup 133 Disk Defragmenter 135 diskette troubleshooting 168 diskette drive troubleshooting 168 display changing resolution 99 properties 75, 103 troubleshooting 169 using screen saver 102 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening...
... screen saver 102 using 26 190 using Start menu 27 DHCP 53 digital camera serial port 10 USB port 8, 11 digital video camera IEEE 1394 port 9, 11 DIMM See memory directional keys 21 disconnecting from Internet 43 Disk Cleanup 133 Disk Defragmenter 135 diskette troubleshooting 168 diskette drive troubleshooting 168 display changing resolution 99 properties 75, 103 troubleshooting 169 using screen saver 102 documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 36 opening...
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... list 29 fragmentation 135 front bezel removing 147 replacing 147 front I/O panel replacing 158 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 153 backing up files 136 checking for errors 134 checking for free space 133 defragmenting 135 deleting files and folders 133 indicator 8 replacing 153 scanning for errors 134 troubleshooting 170 headphone jack 9, 11 heat sink replacing 157 help online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting 3 Hibernate mode...
... list 29 fragmentation 135 front bezel removing 147 replacing 147 front I/O panel replacing 158 function keys 21 G Gigabit Ethernet 50 H hard drive adding 153 backing up files 136 checking for errors 134 checking for free space 133 defragmenting 135 deleting files and folders 133 indicator 8 replacing 153 scanning for errors 134 troubleshooting 170 headphone jack 9, 11 heat sink replacing 157 help online 4 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 3 starting 3 Hibernate mode...
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... graphics 39 PDA memory cards 72 peripheral devices 13 playing audio CD 84 audio file 83, 95 DVD 86 Media Player file 83 multimedia files 83 music CD 84 Windows Media Player file 83 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 13 USB support for 13 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 106 button 9 changing advanced settings 106 changing schemes 105 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 106 indicator 9 schemes 105 source problems...
... graphics 39 PDA memory cards 72 peripheral devices 13 playing audio CD 84 audio file 83, 95 DVD 86 Media Player file 83 multimedia files 83 music CD 84 Windows Media Player file 83 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 13 USB support for 13 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power advanced settings 106 button 9 changing advanced settings 106 changing schemes 105 connector 10 Hibernate mode 9, 106 indicator 9 schemes 105 source problems...
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... computer startup 168 diskette drive 168 display 169 DVD drive 167, 169 DVD/CD drive 167, 169 faxes 176 files 169 general guidelines 166 hard drive 170 Internet connection 170, 175 keyboard 171 LCD panel 169, 177 memory 174 memory card reader 174 modem 174 monitor 177 mouse 178 network 178 passwords 179 power 179 printer 179 safety guidelines 166 screen 169, 177 screen area 177 screen resolution 177 technical support 181 telephone support 181 Web site connection speed 171 turning...
... computer startup 168 diskette drive 168 display 169 DVD drive 167, 169 DVD/CD drive 167, 169 faxes 176 files 169 general guidelines 166 hard drive 170 Internet connection 170, 175 keyboard 171 LCD panel 169, 177 memory 174 memory card reader 174 modem 174 monitor 177 mouse 178 network 178 passwords 179 power 179 printer 179 safety guidelines 166 screen 169, 177 screen area 177 screen resolution 177 technical support 181 telephone support 181 Web site connection speed 171 turning...