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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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... color-coded red or pink. Contains information about your model and serial number. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Desktop PC Front Component 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...
... color-coded red or pink. Contains information about your model and serial number. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into the optional diskette drive. Desktop PC Front Component 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...
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... is color-coded lime green. Remove these ports. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into these screws before opening the case. If your computer. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a monitor into this jack so you can record sound on your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with...
... is color-coded lime green. Remove these ports. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into these screws before opening the case. If your computer. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug a monitor into this jack so you can record sound on your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. Plug a parallel device (such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at the factory with...
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... of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Warning Danger of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com You will need to install the new battery the same way. The battery pops out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on...
... of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Warning Danger of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com You will need to install the new battery the same way. The battery pops out of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on...
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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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... AC 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 the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help...
... AC 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 the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are correctly grounded before accessing internal components. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help...
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... more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 64. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem...
... more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 64. Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem...
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Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your computer. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call...
Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. Contact your computer. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to temporarily disable the service. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call...
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... modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. The Control Panel window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Handshaking is noisy when it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to another modem, it begins handshaking. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Troubleshooting 4 Click your Control Panel is available, a white screen appears with no...
... modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. The Control Panel window opens. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Handshaking is noisy when it dials and connects When your modem tries to connect to another modem, it begins handshaking. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Troubleshooting 4 Click your Control Panel is available, a white screen appears with no...
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... correct Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is a critical part of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that you know works to the video port...
... correct Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor cable is a critical part of your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that you know works to the video port...
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... working device, such as a lamp, into an AC power source. Press the button to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into the outlet and turn on ■ Make sure that your power cord is connected correctly to your computer. ■ If your password Make sure that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Type the keyword network troubleshooting...
... working device, such as a lamp, into an AC power source. Press the button to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into the outlet and turn on ■ Make sure that your power cord is connected correctly to your computer. ■ If your password Make sure that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the printer is online. Type the keyword network troubleshooting...
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...; Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the guide that came with your Control Panel is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to use. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click...
...; Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. See the guide that came with your Control Panel is not set to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to use. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click...
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...; Make sure that the volume controls are turned off. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. For more information, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you may want to add additional memory to check your speaker connections. You see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster...
...; Make sure that the volume controls are turned off. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. For more information, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that you may want to add additional memory to check your speaker connections. You see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster...
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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...