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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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... turn the power on drive type). This jack is accessed. Contains your drive type and for more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 28. 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 listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device...
... turn the power on drive type). This jack is accessed. Contains your drive type and for more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 28. 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 listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on or off. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device...
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... is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is color-coded blue. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug a microphone into this connector. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio...
... is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. www.eMachines.com 11 In the United States, the utility power is color-coded blue. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other areas of the world, such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug a microphone into this connector. PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio...
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... the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the illustration below. 8 Push the battery release tab. You will need to install the new battery the same way. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the...
... the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the illustration below. 8 Push the battery release tab. You will need to install the new battery the same way. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by 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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..." on page 56. Type the keyword troubleshooting 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 secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you...
..." on page 56. Type the keyword troubleshooting 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 secure. ■ Make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you...
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... locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable...
... locate host" message and are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your browser, then reconnect and open on your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that the modem cable...
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... than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack...
... than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. ■ Remove any line splitters or surge protectors from your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. You see a "Memory error" message ■ Use a third-party diagnostic program to temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack...
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... passed 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. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you get an error such as port already open...
... passed 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. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you get an error such as port already open...
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.... 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 bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is dim or difficult to your monitor's documentation. The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure...
.... 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 bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is dim or difficult to your monitor's documentation. The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure...
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is free from cuts or damage. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. The printer is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that you may need to press so the printer can start printing. Press the button to your computer. ■ If your...
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to your company network Every network is free from cuts or damage. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. The printer is plugged into a surge protector, make sure that you may need to press so the printer can start printing. Press the button to your computer. ■ If your...
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... click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. To set to clear the check mark. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline. Help and Support For...
... click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. To set to clear the check mark. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. The Control Panel window opens. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline. Help and Support For...
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... you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. 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 the volume controls are turned off. Help and Support For more information, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that mute controls are turned up...
... you are using external speakers, see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. 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 the volume controls are turned off. Help and Support For more information, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that mute controls are turned up...
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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...