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... a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your... Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning the mouse 42 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 44 Restoring your system 44 Preventing static electricity discharge 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the ... 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...
... a memory card 32 Using the CD or DVD drive 33 Identifying drive types 33 Inserting a CD or DVD 34 Playing a CD 35 Playing a DVD 35 Creating CDs or DVDs 35 5 Maintaining Your Computer 37 Caring for your... Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning the mouse 42 Cleaning CDs or DVDs 44 Restoring your system 44 Preventing static electricity discharge 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the ... 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...
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DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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... Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. This jack is color-coded red or pink. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Contains information... about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 33. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on ...
... Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. This jack is color-coded red or pink. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, or recordable DVD drive. Contains information... about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 33. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on ...
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Chapter 4 Using Drives and Ports • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using CD or DVD drives 29
Chapter 4 Using Drives and Ports • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using CD or DVD drives 29
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... logo... DVD+RW DVD R/RW drive Double layer DVD+RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs. Using other types of the double layer recordable DVD drive, the blank DVDs you purchase must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. www.eMachines.com 33 DVD/CD...
... logo... DVD+RW DVD R/RW drive Double layer DVD+RW Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs. Using other types of the double layer recordable DVD drive, the blank DVDs you purchase must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. www.eMachines.com 33 DVD/CD...
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... indicator Manual eject hole (location varies) (location varies) Eject button Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on your computer. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you place a ...single-sided disc in the tray with the label facing up . You may not be able to play these CDs on the CD or DVD drive. 2 Place the disc in the tray, make sure that the label side is facing up. 3 Press the eject button to close the tray. 34...
... indicator Manual eject hole (location varies) (location varies) Eject button Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on your computer. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you place a ...single-sided disc in the tray with the label facing up . You may not be able to play these CDs on the CD or DVD drive. 2 Place the disc in the tray, make sure that the label side is facing up. 3 Press the eject button to close the tray. 34...
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...-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your computer. www.eMachines.com 35 You can fit on a single disc. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer...
...-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your computer. www.eMachines.com 35 You can fit on a single disc. Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer...
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...period, you must extend your subscription. 1 Make sure that has a narrow, straw-like extension ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click LiveUpdate ...kit: ■ A soft, lint-free cloth ■ An aerosol can damage the finish on -screen instructions to update your computer. www.eMachines.com 41 Cleaning your computer To update Norton AntiVirus: Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service ...
...period, you must extend your subscription. 1 Make sure that has a narrow, straw-like extension ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you are connected to the Internet. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Norton AntiVirus, then click LiveUpdate ...kit: ■ A soft, lint-free cloth ■ An aerosol can damage the finish on -screen instructions to update your computer. www.eMachines.com 41 Cleaning your computer To update Norton AntiVirus: Tips & Tricks You received a free, limited-time subscription to the Norton AntiVirus service ...
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Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the original configuration, you can use the backup restore discs or you created with the recovery media program, on the ... discs or hard drive backup files are available on your computer are included in the instruction booklet that came with your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Cleaning CDs or DVDs Wipe from the center to the original configuration, you can use the backup restore discs or you created with the recovery media program, on the ... discs or hard drive backup files are available on your computer are included in the instruction booklet that came with your restore discs. 44 www.eMachines.com
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... came with your add-in card. Battery See "Power" on page 72. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card...to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that the drive is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the... that the disc label is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. www.eMachines.com 57
... came with your add-in card. Battery See "Power" on page 72. For more information, see "Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Add-in cards The computer does not recognize an add-in card...to play these CDs on page 44. ■ Make sure that the drive is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the... that the disc label is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. www.eMachines.com 57
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...DVDs" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD...DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that help control DVD...DVD drive's regional code may not be able to play these CDs on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. The regional code for Mexico is 4. If the DVD... movie does not play, the disc's regional code and your DVD drive is facing up , then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. To identify your DVD... software. A DVD movie will not play a DVD, the disc's... by the DVD drive. ■...Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page ...
...DVDs" on page 44. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Make sure that the DVD...DVDs and DVD drives contain regional codes that help control DVD...DVD drive's regional code may not be able to play these CDs on the disc, disc documentation, or disc packaging. The regional code for Mexico is 4. If the DVD... movie does not play, the disc's regional code and your DVD drive is facing up , then try again. ■ Some music CDs have a DVD drive. To identify your DVD... software. A DVD movie will not play a DVD, the disc's... by the DVD drive. ■...Cleaning CDs or DVDs" on page ...
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... lit continuously ■ Remove the diskette from . The file is restored to restore, then click Restore. If the light stays on page 57. DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on , try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the...
... lit continuously ■ Remove the diskette from . The file is restored to restore, then click Restore. If the light stays on page 57. DVD drives See "CD or DVD drives" on , try to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. Type the keyword System Restore in the Search box , then click the...
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... of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be particularly important in rural areas. Laser safety statement All eMachines systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in ... location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. This precaution may consist of any eMachines product during a lightning storm or when it is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. The...
... of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be particularly important in rural areas. Laser safety statement All eMachines systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in ... location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. This precaution may consist of any eMachines product during a lightning storm or when it is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. The...
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... Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are trademarks or regiestered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macrovision statement If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is a trademark...by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. eMachines, stylized "e" and fi gure logo are registered trademarks and MMX is protected by Macrovision Corporation. and other intellectual property ...
... Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are trademarks or regiestered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macrovision statement If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is a trademark...by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. eMachines, stylized "e" and fi gure logo are registered trademarks and MMX is protected by Macrovision Corporation. and other intellectual property ...
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... drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31 Certificate of Authenticity 13 cleaning case 41 CD 44 computer exterior 41 computer screen 42 DVD 44 keyboard 42 LCD panel 42 mouse 42 screen 42 clicking 25 closing computer case 48 front bezel 49 unresponsive program 21 connecting modem 26... 11 to Ethernet 12 to Ethernet network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
... drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31 Certificate of Authenticity 13 cleaning case 41 CD 44 computer exterior 41 computer screen 42 DVD 44 keyboard 42 LCD panel 42 mouse 42 screen 42 clicking 25 closing computer case 48 front bezel 49 unresponsive program 21 connecting modem 26... 11 to Ethernet 12 to Ethernet network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www.eMachines.com 83
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...9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drives CD 9, 33 diskette 30 DVD 9, 33 identifying drive types 33 recordable CD 9, 33 recordable DVD 9, 33 troubleshooting 57, 59, 60, 61 ...modem 27 connecting 12 DVD cleaning 44 drive 33 inserting 34 playing 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57, 60 DVD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57, 60 using 33 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial ...
...9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drives CD 9, 33 diskette 30 DVD 9, 33 identifying drive types 33 recordable CD 9, 33 recordable DVD 9, 33 troubleshooting 57, 59, 60, 61 ...modem 27 connecting 12 DVD cleaning 44 drive 33 inserting 34 playing 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57, 60 DVD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57, 60 using 33 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial ...
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... screen objects 25 troubleshooting 69 USB port 9, 11 moving pointer 25 screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35 muting sound 21 N navigation keys 23 network jack 27 troubleshooting 70 network jack 12 Norton Antivirus 39... 3, 5 opening computer case 46 files 25 folders 25 front bezel 47 programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
... screen objects 25 troubleshooting 69 USB port 9, 11 moving pointer 25 screen objects 25 MP3 player memory cards 31 multimedia adjusting volume 21 playing DVD 35 using DVD drive 33 using Windows Media Player 35 muting sound 21 N navigation keys 23 network jack 27 troubleshooting 70 network jack 12 Norton Antivirus 39... 3, 5 opening computer case 46 files 25 folders 25 front bezel 47 programs 25 shortcut menu 25 P Pad Lock indicator 23 parallel port 11 86 www.eMachines.com
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password 70 PDA 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.../2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 21 recordable drive 9 creating CDs and DVDs 35 identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 recording CDs 35 DVDs 35 resetting computer 21 restarting computer 21 Resume mode 9 right-clicking 25 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 17... 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
password 70 PDA 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.../2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 21 recordable drive 9 creating CDs and DVDs 35 identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 recording CDs 35 DVDs 35 resetting computer 21 restarting computer 21 Resume mode 9 right-clicking 25 S safety avoiding repetitive strain 17... 25 shutting down computer 20, 21 side panel removing 46 replacing 46 sound adjusting 21 controls 21 www.eMachines.com 87
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... jack 11 telephone support 73 troubleshooting add-in cards 57 cards 57 CD drive 57 cleaning CD 44 cleaning DVD 44 computer startup 59 diskette drive 59 display 60 DVD drive 57, 60 DVD/CD drive 57, 60 faxes 66 files 60 general guidelines 56 hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 ... protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip drive port 9, 11 88 www...
... jack 11 telephone support 73 troubleshooting add-in cards 57 cards 57 CD drive 57 cleaning CD 44 cleaning DVD 44 computer startup 59 diskette drive 59 display 60 DVD drive 57, 60 DVD/CD drive 57, 60 faxes 66 files 60 general guidelines 56 hard drive 61 Internet connection 62, 66 ... protecting against 39 removing with Norton AntiVirus 39 voltage switch 11 volume adjusting 21 adjusting modem 67 controls 21 muting 21 troubleshooting 72 W Web site eMachines 3 Windows Product Key Code 13 Windows key 23 Windows Media Player 35 Windows Update 38 working safely 16 Z Zip drive port 9, 11 88 www...
