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If you are unable to insert or replace your obsolete outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not use this product where people will only fit into it does not exceed the amperage rating of these instructions carefully. 1 Save these openings. If you have been provided for cleaning. 10 Do not use this computer near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should only be placed in a fire or electrical shock. Important Safety Instructions The following instructions pertain to the risk of AC power available, consult your dealer or ...
If you are unable to insert or replace your obsolete outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not use this product where people will only fit into it does not exceed the amperage rating of these instructions carefully. 1 Save these openings. If you have been provided for cleaning. 10 Do not use this computer near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should only be placed in a fire or electrical shock. Important Safety Instructions The following instructions pertain to the risk of AC power available, consult your dealer or ...
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Improper adjustment of the following precautions: 1 The power supply cord must be unplugged before the main system unit cover is removed. (Separe le cordon d'alimentation et puis enleve le couvercle.) 2 Once removed, the cover must be replaced and screwed in position before the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. 2 If liquid has been spilled into the product. 3 If the product has been exposed to normal operation. Maintenance If the product does not operate normally, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Stop If you ever have to remove the main ...
Improper adjustment of the following precautions: 1 The power supply cord must be unplugged before the main system unit cover is removed. (Separe le cordon d'alimentation et puis enleve le couvercle.) 2 Once removed, the cover must be replaced and screwed in position before the power supply cord is damaged or frayed. 2 If liquid has been spilled into the product. 3 If the product has been exposed to normal operation. Maintenance If the product does not operate normally, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Stop If you ever have to remove the main ...
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... vary and look slightly different than those pictured. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of eMachines, Inc. eMachines, stylized "e" and figure logo are trademarks of their respective owners. ©2003...
... vary and look slightly different than those pictured. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of eMachines, Inc. eMachines, stylized "e" and figure logo are trademarks of their respective owners. ©2003...
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CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. Turning the Computer On and Off 2-4 Turning On the Computer 2-4 Turning Off the Computer 2-4 Using Your Computer Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive 3-1 Using an Optional Media Reader 3-2 Inserting the Media 3-2 Removing the Media 3-3 Using an Optical Drive 3-4 Using Special Keys on the Keyboard 3-5 Using a Mouse ...3-6 Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth 3-7 Controlling the Audio Volume 3-7 vii Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. Connecting Your Peripheral ...
CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System Overview...1-1 Setting Up Your System 1. Turning the Computer On and Off 2-4 Turning On the Computer 2-4 Turning Off the Computer 2-4 Using Your Computer Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive 3-1 Using an Optional Media Reader 3-2 Inserting the Media 3-2 Removing the Media 3-3 Using an Optical Drive 3-4 Using Special Keys on the Keyboard 3-5 Using a Mouse ...3-6 Changing the Display Resolution and Color Depth 3-7 Controlling the Audio Volume 3-7 vii Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. Connecting Your Peripheral ...
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Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives Removing the Cover 4-1 Replacing the Cover 4-3 Installing an Expansion Card 4-4 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 4-6 Installing the 5.25-inch Device in the Peripheral Bay 4-9 Chapter 5 Using the Restore CDs Restoring Your Original Software 5-1 Chapter 6 Using the PowerDVD About DVD ...6-1 Playing the PowerDVD 6-1 How to Run the PowerDVD 6-1 Buttons of the PowerDVD 6-2 Appendix A. Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 ...
Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives Removing the Cover 4-1 Replacing the Cover 4-3 Installing an Expansion Card 4-4 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 4-6 Installing the 5.25-inch Device in the Peripheral Bay 4-9 Chapter 5 Using the Restore CDs Restoring Your Original Software 5-1 Chapter 6 Using the PowerDVD About DVD ...6-1 Playing the PowerDVD 6-1 How to Run the PowerDVD 6-1 Buttons of the PowerDVD 6-2 Appendix A. Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 ...
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Introduction System Overview Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB connector (optional) Power button Emergency eject hole Load/Eject button Floppy disk drive(optional) Media reader slots(optional) Power indicator Hard disk drive access indicator IEEE 1394 connectors (optional) USB 2.0 connectors (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack USB 2.0 connectors (optional) NOTE Chapter 1 Your optical drives may differ from the illustrations described in this user's guide. Introduction 1-1
Introduction System Overview Optical drive Optical drive (optional) USB connector (optional) Power button Emergency eject hole Load/Eject button Floppy disk drive(optional) Media reader slots(optional) Power indicator Hard disk drive access indicator IEEE 1394 connectors (optional) USB 2.0 connectors (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack USB 2.0 connectors (optional) NOTE Chapter 1 Your optical drives may differ from the illustrations described in this user's guide. Introduction 1-1
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Soft surfaces like beds and carpeted floors attract static electricity, which generates an electromagnetic field. Select a cool, dry area and protect your computer from extremes in this chapter. 1. Do not place your system too close to any electrical device, such as a telephone, which can move freely. Appropriate power sources. Avoid direct sunlight or any other source of its components. Good air circulation. To prevent static charges, connect all of heat. Just follow the steps in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. Selecting a Location Before you set up ...
Soft surfaces like beds and carpeted floors attract static electricity, which generates an electromagnetic field. Select a cool, dry area and protect your computer from extremes in this chapter. 1. Do not place your system too close to any electrical device, such as a telephone, which can move freely. Appropriate power sources. Avoid direct sunlight or any other source of its components. Good air circulation. To prevent static charges, connect all of heat. Just follow the steps in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. Selecting a Location Before you set up ...
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To verify that your system has the correct setting for your location before turning on the system back panel can be damaged. Using a tool such as an opened paper clip, slide the voltage selection switch to the mainboard, option cards, and peripheral devices. 2. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set correctly for your system will be used to set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your environment, check the voltage selection switch. WARNING If you set the power supply to operate at 115V or 230V. The power selection switch on your computer. Make sure ...
To verify that your system has the correct setting for your location before turning on the system back panel can be damaged. Using a tool such as an opened paper clip, slide the voltage selection switch to the mainboard, option cards, and peripheral devices. 2. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set correctly for your system will be used to set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your environment, check the voltage selection switch. WARNING If you set the power supply to operate at 115V or 230V. The power selection switch on your computer. Make sure ...
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WARNING To avoid generating an electric shock, be sure to plug the power cord into the system before plugging it is left unattended and unused for long periods of your computer and other devices due to lighting and power line surges. This will prevent damage to the Setting Up Your Computer. Setting Up Your System 2-3 Connecting Your Peripheral Devices To connect the peripheral devices, refer to the computer and other devices during a lightning storm, or when it into the wall socket. CAUTION For protection of time, unplug the computer and other devices from the wall outlet and...
WARNING To avoid generating an electric shock, be sure to plug the power cord into the system before plugging it is left unattended and unused for long periods of your computer and other devices due to lighting and power line surges. This will prevent damage to the Setting Up Your Computer. Setting Up Your System 2-3 Connecting Your Peripheral Devices To connect the peripheral devices, refer to the computer and other devices during a lightning storm, or when it into the wall socket. CAUTION For protection of time, unplug the computer and other devices from the wall outlet and...
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In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . Before turning off the monitor and any other peripheral devices. 2-4 Setting Up Your System 4. Turn off your computer, save your computer, follow these steps: 1. Press the power button on the computer or to your computer. 2. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is booting, the computer will be booted with Restore CD. Turning On the Computer To...
In this case, the "Microsoft Windows Startup Menu" menu will load Microsoft ® Windows ® . Before turning off the monitor and any other peripheral devices. 2-4 Setting Up Your System 4. Turn off your computer, save your computer, follow these steps: 1. Press the power button on the computer or to your computer. 2. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 3. When the Turn Off Computer dialog box is booting, the computer will be booted with Restore CD. Turning On the Computer To...
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You could lose data. Also, remove all disks before you want to remove the disk, make sure the drive light is on your system. Eject button Metal shutter Chapter 1 Floppy disk When you turn off the computer while a disk drive light is off the computer. Using Your Computer To use your computer, you are using Windows® with your computer. NOTE Never remove a disk or turn off , and then press the eject button. Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive To use . Using Your Computer 3-1 Windows® may come with already installed on installation and use your floppy ...
You could lose data. Also, remove all disks before you want to remove the disk, make sure the drive light is on your system. Eject button Metal shutter Chapter 1 Floppy disk When you turn off the computer while a disk drive light is off the computer. Using Your Computer To use your computer, you are using Windows® with your computer. NOTE Never remove a disk or turn off , and then press the eject button. Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive To use . Using Your Computer 3-1 Windows® may come with already installed on installation and use your floppy ...
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You can insert media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO 3-2 Using Your Computer NOTE Do not insert several media in this left slot. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in the slots. Insert only one media in ...
You can insert media in a slot at one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Card type SD (Secure DigitalTM) MMC(MultiMediaCardTM) SM (SmartMediaTM) MS (Memory StickTM) MS-PROTM Insertion Facing up Facing up Upside down (gold contact area facing up) Facing up Facing up SD MMC SM MS MS-PRO 3-2 Using Your Computer NOTE Do not insert several media in this left slot. Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card in the slots. Insert only one media in ...
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Using Your Computer 3-3 You could lose data. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title of the media, if your media has its title. Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in My Computer. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Removing the Media To remove the media in this right slot. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory ...
Using Your Computer 3-3 You could lose data. Also, remove the media before you insert the media, the label of the Removable Disk drive may change to the title of the media, if your media has its title. Right Slot You can see four Removable Disk drive letters and icons in My Computer. NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Removing the Media To remove the media in this right slot. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory ...
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CD/DVD When you press the eject button, immediately after pressing the eject button to give the DVD sufficient time to open , carefully pull it will flash. then press the load/eject button. At this time, insert a fine rod such as an opened paper clip into the optical drive, first turn on your system is turned off ; When the tray is off , you have more than one hard disk drive or partition. Using an Optical Drive To insert a CD/DVD into the emergency eject hole as far as it out. Press the load/eject button again or gently push the disc tray to remove the CD/DVD, make ...
CD/DVD When you press the eject button, immediately after pressing the eject button to give the DVD sufficient time to open , carefully pull it will flash. then press the load/eject button. At this time, insert a fine rod such as an opened paper clip into the optical drive, first turn on your system is turned off ; When the tray is off , you have more than one hard disk drive or partition. Using an Optical Drive To insert a CD/DVD into the emergency eject hole as far as it out. Press the load/eject button again or gently push the disc tray to remove the CD/DVD, make ...
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Works with the main character keys. Moves the cursor back one tab to the left of the numeric/cursor keys from lowercase to lowercase when pressed again. Deletes the character marked by the cursor. Changes the function of the cursor. Captures the screen display on . Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to positioning the cursor. Produces uppercase characters or the top symbols on the keys when used with Alt key, this key captures active window. When used with other keys to perform special (control) function. changes back to uppercase; Controls the ...
Works with the main character keys. Moves the cursor back one tab to the left of the numeric/cursor keys from lowercase to lowercase when pressed again. Deletes the character marked by the cursor. Changes the function of the cursor. Captures the screen display on . Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to positioning the cursor. Produces uppercase characters or the top symbols on the keys when used with Alt key, this key captures active window. When used with other keys to perform special (control) function. changes back to uppercase; Controls the ...
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To use the numeric keys as follows: Click ( ) : Press and release the left mouse button once. NOTE Depending on . Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as MouseKeys, first you can be used as toggles; When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in this user's guide. See "mouse, reversing buttons" in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. Click with the right mouse button ( ) : Press and release the right mouse button once. Drag ( ) : While pressing and holding down the left -handed. The Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock keys work...
To use the numeric keys as follows: Click ( ) : Press and release the left mouse button once. NOTE Depending on . Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as MouseKeys, first you can be used as toggles; When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in this user's guide. See "mouse, reversing buttons" in the upper right corner of the Control Panel. Click with the right mouse button ( ) : Press and release the right mouse button once. Drag ( ) : While pressing and holding down the left -handed. The Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock keys work...
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Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Controlling the Audio Volume You can control the audio volume level by using the volume control box or Master Volume window. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to adjust the audio volume level. 3. Select the color depth from the Color quality area and the resolution from the Screen resolution area. 4. When the Master Volume window appears, in the each device area, drag the volume bar up or down to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2. To ...
Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. Controlling the Audio Volume You can control the audio volume level by using the volume control box or Master Volume window. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to adjust the audio volume level. 3. Select the color depth from the Color quality area and the resolution from the Screen resolution area. 4. When the Master Volume window appears, in the each device area, drag the volume bar up or down to Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2. To ...
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To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to the computer. First of your computer. Chapter 1 2. Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. Turn off the computer. Then disconnect any of the procedures described in your system to access its power source and from the back panel. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of all, disconnect the power cable from the ...
To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. NOTE Turn off the computer and peripheral devices including the monitor and printer. Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to the computer. First of your computer. Chapter 1 2. Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. Turn off the computer. Then disconnect any of the procedures described in your system to access its power source and from the back panel. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of all, disconnect the power cable from the ...
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Slide the cover toward the rear to ground yourself by touching your computer. 4. To open the system cover, remove two screws on the back panel of your system every time you touch a component. 4-2 Installing and Removing Drives NOTE Be sure to free it from the system and lift it off until can be removed completely. Set the cover aside. If you are not properly grounded, you could generate an electric shock when you remove the cover. 3.
Slide the cover toward the rear to ground yourself by touching your computer. 4. To open the system cover, remove two screws on the back panel of your system every time you touch a component. 4-2 Installing and Removing Drives NOTE Be sure to free it from the system and lift it off until can be removed completely. Set the cover aside. If you are not properly grounded, you could generate an electric shock when you remove the cover. 3.