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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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... drive types" on page 28. Contains information about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 30. Plug a microphone into the optional diskette drive. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator...
... drive types" on page 28. Contains information about your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other devices into this jack. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 30. Plug a microphone into the optional diskette drive. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the memory card reader. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB ports (optional) Hard drive access indicator...
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... other areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is operating in an environment such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. The switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. If...
... other areas of the world, such as Europe, the utility power is operating in an environment such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 Plug the power cord into this connector. Plug a Personal System/2® (PS/2) mouse into this port. The switch is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. If...
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... the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in your computer, replace the system battery. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. You will need to install the new battery the same way. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. 5 Remove...
... the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in your computer, replace the system battery. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. You will need to install the new battery the same way. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. 5 Remove...
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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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... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. 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 turned...
... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help. 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 turned...
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... been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP may be...
... been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of the Internet computers to locate host" message and are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP may be...
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... the Ethernet network jack. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is failing. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start...
... the Ethernet network jack. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that the modem cable is failing. Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that all programs, then restart your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start...
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...: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Handshaking is noisy when it dials and connects When your modem, then click Properties. 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 information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The...
...: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. Handshaking is noisy when it dials and connects When your modem, then click Properties. 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 information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The...
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... monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure 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. The damper wire...
... monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure 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. The damper wire...
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... Support. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press so the printer can start printing. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn it is connected to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword network troubleshooting...
... Support. To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Replace any damaged cables. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press so the printer can start printing. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to an electrical outlet, turned on, and working device, such as a lamp, into the outlet and turn it is connected to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Type the keyword network troubleshooting...
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... use. www.eMachines.com 71 Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make...
... use. www.eMachines.com 71 Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make...
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..." error message After adding paper, make sure that mute controls are turned off. 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 need to press after adding paper. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. You see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. Sound...
..." error message After adding paper, make sure that mute controls are turned off. 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 need to press after adding paper. See the printer documentation for instructions for adding additional memory. You see the speaker setup poster to check your speaker connections. Sound...
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... 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 Contact with them could fall into such power lines or circuits. Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits...
... 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 Contact with them could fall into such power lines or circuits. Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits...
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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...