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... media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 57 Setting up a maintenance schedule 58 Caring for your computer 59 Cleaning your computer 60 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows...
... media panel 44 Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Replacing the heat sink and processor 49 Adding or replacing an expansion card 52 Replacing the system battery 53 Replacing the system board 54 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer 57 Setting up a maintenance schedule 58 Caring for your computer 59 Cleaning your computer 60 Cleaning the exterior 60 Cleaning the keyboard 61 Cleaning the monitor 61 Cleaning the mouse 61 Cleaning optical discs 62 Updating Windows...
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... and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer's label. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations...
... and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer's label. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click eMachines Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations...
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... to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is color-coded pink. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . You can also configure the power button to turn the power...
... to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is color-coded pink. For more information, see "Identifying optical drive types" on . You can also configure the power button to turn the power...
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... time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your computer. If you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. www.emachines.com 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38...
... time or the settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you have just replaced an expansion card, reconnect the expansion card cables (if any) using your computer. If you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. www.emachines.com 5 Install the new card into place. 8 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 38...
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... all connections are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on page 34. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in...
... all connections are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is not full. • If an error message appears on page 34. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in...
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... User Guide. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Click Restart now and check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide...
... User Guide. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Click Restart now and check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. You get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide...
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... make sure that the mouse port works. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your company network • Every network is unique. Networks You cannot connect to your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is turned...
... make sure that the mouse port works. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. www.emachines.com Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your company network • Every network is unique. Networks You cannot connect to your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know is turned...
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... your printer for adding additional memory. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message • After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to work offline.
... your printer for adding additional memory. You see a "Printer is out of paper" error message • After adding paper, make sure that the printer is online. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. Type the phrase printer troubleshooter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 93 www.emachines.com 3 Right-click the printer you want to work offline.
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... sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Recovering your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 75 or in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. eMachines provides everything you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the volume controls...
... sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Recovering your system under most computer problems by following the information in "Troubleshooting" on page 75 or in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Problem solving may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. eMachines provides everything you are using external speakers: • Make sure that the volume controls...
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... its factory condition" on page 102. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must have stopped working correctly, the problem may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs...
... its factory condition" on page 102. www.emachines.com • If only one or two items of recovery discs (you must have stopped working correctly, the problem may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 103. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs...
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... Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you can still run Windows, back up your computer. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you can find your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. To completely re-install Windows...
... Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your original hard drive, you can still run Windows, back up your computer. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you the progress of software and driver recovery discs (if you can find your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. To completely re-install Windows...
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...also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 52 replacing 52 external audio jack 9 F fan variable-speed 16 faxes troubleshooting 89 files backing up 68 deleting 65 finding 71 opening 23 transferring 70 troubleshooting 79 types 71...
...also optical drive troubleshooting 75, 77 E editing buttons 21 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 34 eMachines contact information 3 model number 3 serial number 3 Support 2 eMachines contact information 105 eMachines Recovery Center re-installing drivers 97 re-installing programs 97 re-installing software 97 ergonomics 12 Error-checking 66 Ethernet jack 9 Ethernet network connecting 15 jack 15 expansion card adding 52 replacing 52 external audio jack 9 F fan variable-speed 16 faxes troubleshooting 89 files backing up 68 deleting 65 finding 71 opening 23 transferring 70 troubleshooting 79 types 71...
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... Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
... Center 40 Starting Windows Media Center 40 Using the Media Center remote control 42 Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 43 Introduction to Networking 44 Networking terms you should know 44 Ethernet networking 44 Wired Ethernet networking 44 Wireless Ethernet networking 47 Establishing your Ethernet network connection 49 Testing your network 52 Adding a printer to your network 52 Sharing resources 52 Using the network 54 Bluetooth networking 55 Chapter 6: Protecting your computer 57 Hardware security 58 Kensington lock slot 58 Data security 58 Startup and hard drive password...
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... a wired Ethernet network, you to the router or use a router that covers a broad geographical area. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of a WAN is located on the network. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is the Internet. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access...
... a wired Ethernet network, you to the router or use a router that covers a broad geographical area. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is an example of a WAN is located on the network. IP address-Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that identifies what subnetwork the computer is the Internet. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable or other wiring in your wired Ethernet network, connect an access...
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... the type of cable is not working correctly. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to the copper pins in two different types; A router lets you and with your current setup. Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have , hold both connectors are attached to connect two computers. Connecting network cables We recommend using your Ethernet cards for your network, you change anything...
... the type of cable is not working correctly. For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to the copper pins in two different types; A router lets you and with your current setup. Broadband Internet settings differ from any required drivers. Installing Ethernet cards and drivers After you have , hold both connectors are attached to connect two computers. Connecting network cables We recommend using your Ethernet cards for your network, you change anything...
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... your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that comes with your access point documentation for instructions on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have them already installed. Use the documentation that do not set up your network. Setting up your current setup. Before you do not have determined the type of Network adapters. If you need to download viruses or view your broadband connection is working , contact your Ethernet network connection...
... your hard drive to install wireless cards and drivers on the computers that comes with your access point documentation for instructions on installing the cards and any specific instructions they have them already installed. Use the documentation that do not set up your network. Setting up your current setup. Before you do not have determined the type of Network adapters. If you need to download viruses or view your broadband connection is working , contact your Ethernet network connection...
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... Support. Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. 52 Modify the security settings to match the settings you cannot connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Right-click on your network...
... Support. Chapter 5: Networking Your Computer 4 Click a network, then click Connect. Type wireless network security methods in networking. • Use a print server. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer. 52 Modify the security settings to match the settings you cannot connect to the Internet: • Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center. Right-click on your network...
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Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. The Display Settings dialog box opens. A large number appears on the screen of each monitor. 8 To...
Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the manufacturer's Web site. 5 After the driver is installed, click (Start), Control Panel, Appearance and Personalization, Personalization, then click Display Settings. The Display Settings dialog box opens. A large number appears on the screen of each monitor. 8 To...
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... 82 scheduling computer use 80 scheduling Internet access 80 setting up 78 time limits,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75...
... 82 scheduling computer use 80 scheduling Internet access 80 setting up 78 time limits,setting 80 password hard drive 58 startup 58 pasting files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17 personal area network (PAN) 44 playing audio CD 31 audio file 30 Blu-ray Disc 31 DVD 31 HD-DVD 31 multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30 power changing plans 75...
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...-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 52 setting up 49 WMA file creating 34 editing track information 35 playing 30 Wordpad 15 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 21 downloading...
...-DVD 31 playing optical disc 31 viewing video file 30 Windows Security Center icon 6 using 59 Windows Update 62 wired Ethernet network 44 equipment needed 45 example 44 installing cards 46 installing drivers 46 setting up 46 wireless Ethernet network 47 connecting to 50 equipment needed 48 installing cards 49 installing drivers 49 security 52 setting up 49 WMA file creating 34 editing track information 35 playing 30 Wordpad 15 workgroup naming 49 World Wide Web (WWW) 21 downloading...