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... it could result in installation unless proper 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 AC power outlet. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Turning the product off before connecting the power cord to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning...
... it could result in installation unless proper 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 AC power outlet. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Turning the product off before connecting the power cord to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before cleaning...
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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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..., as other advantages await you! Another Option Another way to register your notebook or desktop, a window will invite you to visit our website at http://registration.emachines.com. Choose your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your country and follow the simple instructions. How to Register During the initial startup of computer. Chapter 1: Checking Out...
..., as other advantages await you! Another Option Another way to register your notebook or desktop, a window will invite you to visit our website at http://registration.emachines.com. Choose your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your country and follow the simple instructions. How to Register During the initial startup of computer. Chapter 1: Checking Out...
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..., DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. This jack is color-coded green. 3 You can also configure the power button to turn the power on or off. Plug a microphone into these ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Insert a memory card...
..., DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. This jack is color-coded green. 3 You can also configure the power button to turn the power on or off. Plug a microphone into these ports. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Insert a memory card...
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... into these ports. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this is preset at the factory. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this connector. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack...
... into these ports. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this is preset at the factory. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Back Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer Important Your computer's hardware options and port locations may vary from this connector. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack...
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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 so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various...
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 so you can record sound on your computer (Default). Enables fast external disk access. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various...
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... default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. The speed that you can access...
... default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a Web site. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for "Universal Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type connecting to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. The speed that you can access...
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... using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to the router or use a router that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in access point. 15 This connection type is the central control...
... using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to the router or use a router that has a built-in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in access point. 15 This connection type is the central control...
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... required drivers. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you are using your current setup. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on your computer Setting up a network. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Plug your Ethernet cable into...
... required drivers. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you are using your current setup. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is not working correctly. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on your computer Setting up a network. If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Plug your Ethernet cable into...
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... instructions, see your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be set up a wired network, make sure that your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 We recommend you use on them, you plan to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." Configuring your router After you have named your computers and set to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol...
... instructions, see your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be set up a wired network, make sure that your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 We recommend you use on them, you plan to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." Configuring your router After you have named your computers and set to use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol...
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... a network, you can add a printer to your network. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to the network. Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that came with your computer. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. For...
... a network, you can add a printer to your network. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to the network. Follow the instructions included with your router or access point. • Use a printer that came with your computer. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. For...
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... your modem. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that you do not have become damaged. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help...
... your modem. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that you do not have become damaged. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. See your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Help...
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You may cause problems with your setup poster to the center position. 37 The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Type modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use the modem cable that came with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume...
You may cause problems with your setup poster to the center position. 37 The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. Type modem troubleshooting in use ). • Use the modem cable that came with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume...
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... its accuracy. • Clean the mouse by pressing and holding F1 while your computer restarts. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Make sure that you are enabled. 39 Type network troubleshooting in your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Networks You cannot connect to play these CDs on...
... its accuracy. • Clean the mouse by pressing and holding F1 while your computer restarts. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try a different disc. Make sure that you are enabled. 39 Type network troubleshooting in your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by wiping the bottom with a clean, damp cloth. Networks You cannot connect to play these CDs on...
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... documentation for instructions for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you may need to press after adding paper. 42 Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for adding additional memory. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that it in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The...
... documentation for instructions for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you may need to press after adding paper. 42 Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for adding additional memory. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message • Make sure that it in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The...
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... were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to recover your system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. You can use these discs later for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the...
... were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. For instructions, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to recover your system under most computer problems by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. You can use these discs later for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the...
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... case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that were pre-installed on your system. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens...
... case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that were pre-installed on your system. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens...
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...-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to your computer. 5 Click OK. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows...
...-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to your computer. 5 Click OK. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows...
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... checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on how and where to contact the service centers available in your local dealer or distributor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions.
... checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If your problem is not listed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on how and where to contact the service centers available in your local dealer or distributor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions.
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Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not operate. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on local power, is for wireless use . CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Depending on configurations, this product may or may also cause a false answer condition...
Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices device. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not operate. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on local power, is for wireless use . CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Depending on configurations, this product may or may also cause a false answer condition...