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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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... serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. 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 operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. To identify your drive type and for more information about how to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button to audio...
... serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. 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 operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. To identify your drive type and for more information about how to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button to audio...
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... cable for the correct power available. This jack is operating in an environment such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these screws before opening the case. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the correct position for a telephone into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices...
... cable for the correct power available. This jack is operating in an environment such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these screws before opening the case. Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the correct position for a telephone into this port. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices...
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... was 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 the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. You will need to install the new battery the same way. To avoid scratching the case, place it...
... was 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 the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the manufacturer's instructions. You will need to install the new battery the same way. To avoid scratching the case, place it...
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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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... turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, 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. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation...
... turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, 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. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation...
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... made correctly. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. OR - Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. If the error message still appears...
... made correctly. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. OR - Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. If the error message still appears...
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... 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. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to temporarily disable the service. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone...
... 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. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to temporarily disable the service. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is disabled before using the modem. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone...
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... hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 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. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with no...
... hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 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. If no modem information is available, a white screen appears with no...
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... device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is dim or difficult to pass through the screen for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information on . Help and Support For more light to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines...
... device driver. ■ Connect a monitor that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display is dim or difficult to pass through the screen for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information on . Help and Support For more light to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines...
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... Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Power Your computer will not turn on . ■ Make sure that the power cord is free from cuts or damage. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. Passwords...
... Support For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Power Your computer will not turn on . ■ Make sure that the power cord is free from cuts or damage. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to press. ■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source. Passwords...
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... set to clear the check mark. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your Control Panel is in the printer setup. To make sure that you want to work offline. www.eMachines.com 71 See the guide that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start...
... set to clear the check mark. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you want to use. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. If your Control Panel is in the printer setup. To make sure that you want to work offline. www.eMachines.com 71 See the guide that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click Start...
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... the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on. ■ Make sure that the volume controls are using external speakers, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Help and Support...
... the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on. ■ Make sure that the volume controls are using external speakers, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter in the Search box , then click the arrow. 72 www.eMachines.com See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. Help and Support...
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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...