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..."Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on . 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 turn the power on or off. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). The button lights...
..."Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on . 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 turn the power on or off. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). The button lights...
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... using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 64. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 64. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines...
... using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is set up )" on page 64. Help and Support For more information, "Modem (dial-up)" on page 64. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your ISP is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. If you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines...
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... 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 and not the Ethernet network jack. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Also make sure that the modem cable is failing. See "Desktop...
... 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 and not the Ethernet network jack. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Also make sure that the modem cable is failing. See "Desktop...
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... cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. To make sure that the printer is not the default printer, make sure that you want to work...
... cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. ■ Reinstall the printer driver. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. To make sure that the printer is not the default printer, make sure that you want to work...
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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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... 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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... and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your online User Guide. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All...
... and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your online User Guide. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All...
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... device into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 28. The power indicator lights...
... device into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. www.emachines.com Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on page 28. The power indicator lights...
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... settings will be lost when you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to their factory defaults. 4 Shut down all values in your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. www.emachines.com 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Replacing...
... settings will be lost when you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to their factory defaults. 4 Shut down all values in your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. www.emachines.com 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by the manufacturer. Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of used batteries following the instructions in "Replacing...
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... in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 74 Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. Warning To avoid bodily injury...
... in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you followed each instruction. • If an error occurs in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 74 Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. Warning To avoid bodily injury...
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... set up and connected to inspect your computer. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to DVD can be replayed on another computer running Media Center or on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded to update...
... set up and connected to inspect your computer. Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to DVD can be replayed on another computer running Media Center or on other computers • A DVR-MS file recorded to update...
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... button that you may want to add additional memory to the printer. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message • After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter...
... button that you may want to add additional memory to the printer. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message • After adding paper, make sure that the printer is not set to work offline. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter...
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... are using external speakers: • Make sure that the speakers are turned on. • See the speaker setup poster to recover your system You can solve most conditions. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your computer for software and device driver recovery...
... are using external speakers: • Make sure that the speakers are turned on. • See the speaker setup poster to recover your system You can solve most conditions. Type the phrase sound troubleshooter in the technical support pages at www.emachines.com. For more information, see "Preparing for additional system recovery options, you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your computer for software and device driver recovery...
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... factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be solved by returning your system to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using recovery discs that software's installation instructions. You can perform a partial recovery by using the Windows DVD...
... factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 99. • If nothing else has solved the problem and you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be solved by returning your system to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using recovery discs that software's installation instructions. You can perform a partial recovery by using the Windows DVD...
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... Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 53 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
... Center 38 Starting Windows Media Center 38 Using the Media Center remote control 40 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 53 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
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... connection works Important If you do not have Ethernet already installed. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP for instructions on each connector are attached to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to right). Before you begin setting up a network. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you should contact your Ethernet cards for any network computer. Connecting network cables We recommend using...
... connection works Important If you do not have Ethernet already installed. Before you change anything about your home setup, make the necessary arrangements with your ISP for instructions on each connector are attached to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to right). Before you begin setting up a network. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you should contact your Ethernet cards for any network computer. Connecting network cables We recommend using...
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... router or access point with the patterns described in networking. • Use a print server. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that drive will be available to your network. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your printer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. If...
... router or access point with the patterns described in networking. • Use a print server. Take any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all physical cable connections • Make sure that drive will be available to your network. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that came with your printer to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then the Network and Sharing Center. If...
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... to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Tip To help identify your computer. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware...
... to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. Tip To help identify your computer. Shortcut Right-click an empty space on your computer. If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it on. 4 Turn on your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware...
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... 84 scheduling computer use 82 scheduling Internet access 82 setting up 80 time limits,setting 82 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 29 audio file 28 Blu-ray Disc 29 DVD 29 HD-DVD 29 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28 power changing plans 77...
... 84 scheduling computer use 82 scheduling Internet access 82 setting up 80 time limits,setting 82 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 10, 16 text and graphics 16 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 29 audio file 28 Blu-ray Disc 29 DVD 29 HD-DVD 29 multimedia files 28 music CD 29 video files 28 Windows Media Player file 28 power changing plans 77...