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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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..., see "Identifying drive types" on drive type). Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on . The button lights when the computer is accessed. This jack is color-coded orange. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on when the hard drive is turned on page...
..., see "Identifying drive types" on drive type). Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this port. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on . The button lights when the computer is accessed. This jack is color-coded orange. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on when the hard drive is turned on page...
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.... Remove these ports. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a printer) into this connector. The power supply should be set to 230. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon...
.... Remove these ports. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a printer) into this connector. The power supply should be set to 230. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon...
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... board and note its side. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. You will need to install the new battery the same way. The battery pops out of used batteries following the instructions in your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility...
... board and note its side. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. You will need to install the new battery the same way. The battery pops out of used batteries following the instructions in your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility...
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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 all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First steps" on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse...
... problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword troubleshooting in a program, see "First steps" on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse...
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If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to the Internet ■ If you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not...
If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up correctly. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You see an "Unable to locate host" message and are unable to the Internet ■ If you do not have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not...
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You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that all...
You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that all...
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... as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is available, a white screen appears with no modem information is in the Search box , then click the arrow. Troubleshooting...
... as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If your Control Panel is available, a white screen appears with no modem information is in the Search box , then click the arrow. Troubleshooting...
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For more light to the video port on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. The damper wire is connected to pass through the screen for brighter colors and greater luminescence. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on , the power LED should be...
For more light to the video port on the back of your computer. ■ Check the cable for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. The damper wire is connected to pass through the screen for brighter colors and greater luminescence. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on , the power LED should be...
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... your password Make sure that the printer is plugged into the outlet and turn on , and working device, such as a lamp, into an AC power source. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is online. Press the button to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. To test...
... your password Make sure that the printer is plugged into the outlet and turn on , and working device, such as a lamp, into an AC power source. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is online. Press the button to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. To test...
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.... The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. www.eMachines.com 71 If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the...
.... The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your printer for bent or broken pins. ■ If the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. www.eMachines.com 71 If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the...
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... about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned up. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. You see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. Most...
... about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned up. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. You see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. Most...
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... 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 Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be...
... 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 Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could be...
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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...