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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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... model and serial number. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 31. 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 . Contains your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 33. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external...
... model and serial number. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 31. 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 . Contains your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 33. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external...
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... Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. If your computer is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. The switch is in an environment such as a stereo) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 Remove these ports. The power supply...
... Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. If your computer is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. The switch is in an environment such as a stereo) into this jack. www.eMachines.com 11 Remove these ports. The power supply...
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.... The main menu of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Use a battery of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the menus and submenus, then exit from the illustration below. 8 Push the battery release tab. Warning Danger of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down...
.... The main menu of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Use a battery of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the menus and submenus, then exit from the illustration below. 8 Push the battery release tab. Warning Danger of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down...
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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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... remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that it is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...
... remove your computer case cover while your computer is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that it is turned on and while the modem cable and the power cord are connected. ■ Make sure that you followed each instruction. ■ If an error occurs in the Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...
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... close your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that your account with your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to which you have a problem with your browser, then reconnect and open on your ISP may be having technical difficulties. Help and Support For more...
... close your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up modem, make sure that your account with your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 10 to which you have a problem with your browser, then reconnect and open on your ISP may be having technical difficulties. Help and Support For more...
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... failing. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the...
... failing. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the...
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... the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If your Control Panel is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. www.eMachines.com 67 The modem...
... the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If your Control Panel is available, a white screen appears with no data, or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. www.eMachines.com 67 The modem...
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... screen edge, to pass through the screen for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is not positioned too close to the monitor. ■ The monitor is connected to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer. ■ You demagnetize the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. For more information on . Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned...
... screen edge, to pass through the screen for bent or damaged pins. ■ Reinstall the device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is not positioned too close to the monitor. ■ The monitor is connected to another monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer. ■ You demagnetize the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. For more information on . Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned...
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... turn it is connected to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Replace any damaged cables. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the power cord is plugged...
... turn it is connected to the correct port. ■ Make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the Search box , then click the arrow. Replace any damaged cables. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press. ■ Make sure that the power cord is plugged...
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... Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is full" error message ■ Make sure that you want to work offline. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is not set to clear the check...
... Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is full" error message ■ Make sure that you want to work offline. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is not set to clear the check...
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... is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that you are using external speakers, see "Adjusting the...
... is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that you are using external speakers, see "Adjusting the...
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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...