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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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... jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 31. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known...
... jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 31. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). The button lights when the computer is turned on when the hard drive is accessed. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known...
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... page 28. This jack is color-coded blue. The switch is operating in an environment such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this connector. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this jack. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the United States...
... page 28. This jack is color-coded blue. The switch is operating in an environment such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this connector. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for a telephone into this jack. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the United States...
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... keep time or the settings in "Removing the side panel" on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Dispose of the...
... keep time or the settings in "Removing the side panel" on page 46. 6 For more stability, place your computer on the system board and note its side. Use a battery of used batteries following the instructions in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. Dispose of the...
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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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... www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ 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. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned...
... www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ 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. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: ■ Never remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned...
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... error, your ISP may be having multiple programs open on your browser, then reconnect and open , performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. Connecting to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open the browser. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support...
... error, your ISP may be having multiple programs open on your browser, then reconnect and open , performing multiple downloads, and having technical difficulties. Connecting to browse the Internet This problem can affect Internet performance: ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open the browser. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support...
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... memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that your computer is connected to temporarily disable the service. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic...
... memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone service to get the correct code to the telephone line and the telephone line has a dial tone. ■ Make sure that your computer is connected to temporarily disable the service. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic...
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... passed diagnostics. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. www.eMachines.com 67 If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your Control Panel is available, a white screen...
... passed diagnostics. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. www.eMachines.com 67 If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your Control Panel is available, a white screen...
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... monitor displays a white background. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on degauss, see your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. For more light to pass through the screen for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen...
... monitor displays a white background. Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on degauss, see your computer. ■ Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor is plugged in the Search box , then click the arrow. For more light to pass through the screen for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen...
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Replace any damaged cables. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Many printers have an online/offline button that your power cord is plugged into an AC power source. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector...
Replace any damaged cables. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Many printers have an online/offline button that your power cord is plugged into an AC power source. Help and Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector...
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... and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to clear the check mark. To make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.eMachines.com 71 The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver.
... and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to clear the check mark. To make sure that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. www.eMachines.com 71 The Control Panel window opens. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver.
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..." error message After adding paper, make sure that mute controls are turned off. For more information, see the speaker setup poster to press after adding paper. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that...
..." error message After adding paper, make sure that mute controls are turned off. For more information, see the speaker setup poster to press after adding paper. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that...
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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...