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... 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 computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
... 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 computer 38 Updating Windows 38 Protecting your computer from viruses 39 Cleaning your computer 41 Cleaning the exterior 41 Cleaning the keyboard 42 Cleaning the computer display 42 Cleaning... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
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... many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support opens. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, ...and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help ...
... many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support opens. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, ...and information about Windows and to answer questions about your eMachines computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help ...
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...into your eyes. Do not use your computer in your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid ...focusing your eyes on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure...
...into your eyes. Do not use your computer in your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid ...focusing your eyes on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure...
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...computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, certain components in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it may ...reason you turn off your computer, it up your computer When you have not used for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com Turning off your computer. To turn off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power ...
...computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, certain components in Standby mode, move the mouse or press the power button to "wake" it may ...reason you turn off your computer, it up your computer When you have not used for about five seconds, then release it. 20 www.eMachines.com Turning off your computer. To turn off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power ...
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... use the mute and volume control buttons on page 22. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are finished, Windows starts. To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of specific sound devices in ...your computer to normal operation, you have to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer. For more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on the keyboard. www.eMachines.com 21 If you may have to check the disk status runs automatically.
... use the mute and volume control buttons on page 22. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ■ If you are finished, Windows starts. To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X in the top-right corner of specific sound devices in ...your computer to normal operation, you have to adjust the overall volume and the volume of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer. For more information see "Enhanced keyboard" on the keyboard. www.eMachines.com 21 If you may have to check the disk status runs automatically.
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Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 3: Getting Started Using the keyboard Enhanced keyboard Editing buttons Function keys Audio playback buttons Internet buttons Navigation keys Indicators Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad Standard keyboard Function keys Indicators Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional keys Numeric keypad 22 www.eMachines.com
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... more about the function key actions. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Directional keys Numeric keypad Move the cursor up, down the page, to the beginning of a document,...page, down , right, or left. Start program actions. These keys can also be used in Windows. Use these buttons to copy, cut, and paste. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys ... keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. www.eMachines.com 23
... more about the function key actions. Access shortcut menus and help assistants in combination with other keys to open the Windows Start menu. Directional keys Numeric keypad Move the cursor up, down the page, to the beginning of a document,...page, down , right, or left. Start program actions. These keys can also be used in Windows. Use these buttons to copy, cut, and paste. Feature Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys ... keyboard also has status indicators that show which keyboard feature is turned on. www.eMachines.com 23
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Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to copy tracks from your music CDs ■ Edit music track information ■ Use your computer. Creating CDs or DVDs ... music files from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. www.eMachines.com 35 Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can play DVDs with the DVD...
Using the CD or DVD drive Playing a CD Use the music program or Windows Media Player on your computer to copy tracks from your music CDs ■ Edit music track information ■ Use your computer. Creating CDs or DVDs ... music files from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. www.eMachines.com 35 Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums of music, or several gigabytes of data can play DVDs with the DVD...
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Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
Chapter 5 Maintaining Your Computer • Caring for your computer • Updating Windows • Protecting your computer from viruses • Cleaning your computer • Restoring your system • Opening the computer case • Adding memory and replacing the battery 37
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... dusty or dirty work environments. When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can erase data on your computer. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you can clog the internal mechanisms. ■ Do not block the ventilation... computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. New content is the online extension of Windows that helps you to keep it in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes and your computer away from ...; When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it running smoothly. www.eMachines.com
... dusty or dirty work environments. When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can erase data on your computer. Updating Windows Windows Update is added to the site regularly, so you can clog the internal mechanisms. ■ Do not block the ventilation... computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. New content is the online extension of Windows that helps you to keep it in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep diskettes and your computer away from ...; When transporting your computer, we recommend that you put it running smoothly. www.eMachines.com
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... to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.eMachines.com 51 When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches... gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on the memory ...
... to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.eMachines.com 51 When the module is shown at the bottom of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches... gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module should secure the memory module automatically. Click/Double-click System. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on the memory ...
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Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Modem (dial-... Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that all programs, then restart your telephone service to get the correct...
Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Search box , then click the arrow. Modem (dial-... Start, then click Help and Support. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Memory You see a "Not enough memory" error message ■ Close all messages are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that all programs, then restart your telephone service to get the correct...
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...sure that can also call your telephone service. You can cause the modem to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. www.eMachines.com 65 Line noise is on this line, call your telephone service. ■ Try connecting with your telephone service and have the telephone line... correct. Listen to connect at a different location). If you connect, call your modem. ■ Check for line noise. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. The faster the modem, the less ...
...sure that can also call your telephone service. You can cause the modem to the line using a digital, rollover, or PBX line. www.eMachines.com 65 Line noise is on this line, call your telephone service. ■ Try connecting with your telephone service and have the telephone line... correct. Listen to connect at a different location). If you connect, call your modem. ■ Check for line noise. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. The faster the modem, the less ...
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...Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your Control Panel is in use (for technical support. ■ See if the modem works with just one program. ■ Review...at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 53K. Contact your computer. If your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The modem is not recognized by ...
...Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 66 www.eMachines.com If your Control Panel is in use (for technical support. ■ See if the modem works with just one program. ■ Review...at 56K Current FCC regulations restrict actual data transfer rates over public telephone lines to 53K. Contact your computer. If your computer. ■ Run Windows modem diagnostics. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The modem is not recognized by ...
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... "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. If your modem, then click Properties. www.eMachines.com 67 If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. ...the modem did not pass diagnostics. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help...
... "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. If your modem, then click Properties. www.eMachines.com 67 If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down the modem volume. The Modem Properties dialog box opens. ...the modem did not pass diagnostics. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help...
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... printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is in the printer setup. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you have selected it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the... sure that the printer is in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com 71 To set to clear the check mark. To make sure that you want to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click ...
... printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that the printer is in the printer setup. The Printers and Faxes window opens. 3 Right-click the name of the printer you have selected it in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the... sure that the printer is in the Search box , then click the arrow. www.eMachines.com 71 To set to clear the check mark. To make sure that you want to work offline. The Control Panel window opens. Help and Support For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click ...
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...make sure that your computer is supplying power. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of your call. If...; If you have "how to a grounded AC outlet that is nearby at the time of this chapter. www.eMachines.com 73 Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps.
...make sure that your computer is supplying power. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see : ■ Online Help ■ Printed documentation ■ The Microsoft Windows documentation ■ The software publisher's Web site ■ See the troubleshooting section of your call. If...; If you have "how to a grounded AC outlet that is nearby at the time of this chapter. www.eMachines.com 73 Telephone support Telephone support Before calling eMachines Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your computer, follow troubleshooting steps.
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...have how-to questions about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see "Identifying your model" on the front of your questions: Resource eMachines Customer Care Service description Talk to a eMachines Customer Care representative about Windows, click Start, then click Help ...information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can contact eMachines to get answers to information about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See "Before calling eMachines Customer Care" on page 73 before calling) How to reach eMachines Customer Care telephone numbers vary ...
...have how-to questions about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see "Identifying your model" on the front of your questions: Resource eMachines Customer Care Service description Talk to a eMachines Customer Care representative about Windows, click Start, then click Help ...information and online documentation for eMachines-supplied hardware can contact eMachines to get answers to information about a non-tutorial technical support question. (See "Before calling eMachines Customer Care" on page 73 before calling) How to reach eMachines Customer Care telephone numbers vary ...
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...believed to make improvements in this publication at www.gateway.com. in writing from any time. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Use of Gateway, Inc. However, changes are incorporated in this ...technology that is intended for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. All other countries. www.eMachines.com 81 Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by any means or in any time, without prior consent in the U.S. All Rights...
...believed to make improvements in this publication at www.gateway.com. in writing from any time. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Use of Gateway, Inc. However, changes are incorporated in this ...technology that is intended for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from Gateway. All other countries. www.eMachines.com 81 Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by any means or in any time, without prior consent in the U.S. All Rights...
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... keys and buttons application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
... keys and buttons application 23 arrow 23 audio playback 23 directional 23 editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85