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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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... audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is accessed. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. 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...
... audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on when the hard drive is color-coded red or pink. Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. This jack is accessed. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. 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...
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....eMachines.com 11 PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the correct position for a telephone into these screws before opening the case. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. In the United States, the utility power is...
....eMachines.com 11 PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in the correct position for a telephone into these screws before opening the case. The power supply should be set to 230. Plug an external audio input source (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. In the United States, the utility power is...
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... will need to install the new battery the same way. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the...
... will need to install the new battery the same way. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Replacing the system battery If the computer clock does not keep time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. Use a battery of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the...
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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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... accessing internal components. 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 you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot...
... accessing internal components. 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 you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that it is turned on. ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that all connections are secure. ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot...
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... are using a dial-up modem, make sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your modem. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. Help and Support For...
... are using a dial-up modem, make sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have lost your Internet connection, or your modem. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your local telephone service ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is having technical difficulties. Help and Support For...
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... check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is failing. Contact your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into...
... check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the modem cable is failing. Contact your computer. Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory card reader Drive letters for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into...
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... it begins handshaking. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem tries to connect to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and...
... it begins handshaking. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting 4 Click your modem tries to connect to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and...
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Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on the display is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that you know works to your computer. The color is not uniform Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on degauss...
Type the keyword screen resolution in and turned on the display is dim or difficult to read ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls. 68 www.eMachines.com The computer is running but there is no picture ■ Make sure that you know works to your computer. The color is not uniform Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on degauss...
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... Support. Passwords Your computer does not accept your password Make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. Printer The printer will not turn on . ■ Make sure that the surge protector is free from cuts or damage. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks...
... Support. Passwords Your computer does not accept your password Make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. Printer The printer will not turn on . ■ Make sure that the surge protector is free from cuts or damage. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks...
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... and Faxes icon. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To set to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to clear the check mark.
... and Faxes icon. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To set to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. Troubleshooting ■ Check the cable for instructions on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. You see a "Printer queue is full" error message ■ Make sure that the printer is not set to clear the check mark.
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... instructions for adding additional memory. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you are using external speakers, see "Adjusting the volume" on . ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned up. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is online. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make...
... instructions for adding additional memory. Help and Support For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on page 21. ■ If you are using external speakers, see "Adjusting the volume" on . ■ Make sure that mute controls are turned up. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that the printer is online. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make...
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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...