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... the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. If the product falls, it from the electrical outlet. Information for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. These openings must not be...
... the wall outlet before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. If the product falls, it from the electrical outlet. Information for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. These openings must not be...
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Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
Contents Ethernet 27 Expansion cards 29 File management 29 Hard drive 29 Internet 31 Keyboard 33 Memory 33 Memory card reader 34 Modem (cable or DSL 34 Modem (dial-up 34 Monitor 37 Mouse 38 Networks 39 Optical disc drives 39 Passwords 41 Power 41 Printer 42 Sound 43 Recovering your system 44 Creating recovery discs 45 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers . 46 Returning your system to its factory condition . 47 Telephone support 49 Before calling Customer Care 49 Self-help 50 Appendix A: Regulations and safety notices . 51 viii
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... different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Product Registration When using your computer for the first time, it is to your eMachines product is recommended that you ! Another Option Another way to register your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. Some illustrations in the...
... different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Product Registration When using your computer for the first time, it is to your eMachines product is recommended that you ! Another Option Another way to register your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. Some illustrations in the...
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...-coded green. 3 This jack is color-coded pink. Plug a microphone into this button to turn the power on drive type). Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this jack. 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 drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode...
...-coded green. 3 This jack is color-coded pink. Plug a microphone into this button to turn the power on drive type). Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this jack. 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 drive to listen to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode...
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... port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. Stereo out: Plug your area. This jack is preset at the factory. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects...
... port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this port. Stereo out: Plug your area. This jack is preset at the factory. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a DSL or cable modem for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack. Component Icon Kensington lock slot (optional) Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects...
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... rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Enables fast external disk access. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default...
... rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Enables fast external disk access. This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack ESATA port (optional) Serial port (optional) HDMI port (optional) ESATA HDMI Description Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer (Default...
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... Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type connecting to start your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your screen depends on the browser address...
... Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type connecting to start your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your screen depends on the browser address...
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... an Ethernet cable. For information on setting up of these components. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to build computer networks in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Most home networks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Ethernet...
... an Ethernet cable. For information on setting up of these components. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your wired Ethernet network, connect an access point to build computer networks in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Most home networks are typically built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Ethernet...
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Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that your broadband connection is working , contact your current setup. Before you begin setting up your network, you do not have for instructions on your computer Setting up a network. Before you change anything about your home setup, make sure that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements...
Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that your broadband connection is working , contact your current setup. Before you begin setting up your network, you do not have for instructions on your computer Setting up a network. Before you change anything about your home setup, make sure that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements...
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... widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. One of your network. For instructions, see your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Make sure that you use to talk to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." If you are setting up your router's documentation. When networking is typically preset when you have connected the network cabling. This is set up a wired network, make sure that you receive your...
... widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. One of your network. For instructions, see your router (wired network) or access point (wireless network). Make sure that you use to talk to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server." If you are setting up your router's documentation. When networking is typically preset when you have connected the network cabling. This is set up a wired network, make sure that you receive your...
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... plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. To add a printer to the network, do one of your computers, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives...
... plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server. To add a printer to the network, do one of your computers, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives...
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See your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 34. OR - Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 If you do not have been made...
See your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up )" on page 34. OR - Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 If you do not have been made...
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.... Type modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. If the monitor is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Handshaking is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that the line connected to the center position. 37 If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down and restart your computer. • Run Windows...
.... Type modem troubleshooting in the Search box, then press ENTER. If the monitor is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. Handshaking is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that the line connected to the center position. 37 If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you can turn down and restart your computer. • Run Windows...
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... network Every network is unique. Contact your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by the disc drive. • If you have copy protection software. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that you are enabled. 39 Make sure that the optical sensor is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse...
... network Every network is unique. Contact your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility by the disc drive. • If you have copy protection software. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that you are enabled. 39 Make sure that the optical sensor is facing up a network in the Search box, then press ENTER. Networks You cannot connect to control precisely, cleaning the mouse...
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... instructions on • Make sure that it in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. Make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to press. • Make sure that you may need...
... instructions on • Make sure that it in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. Make sure that the printer is plugged into an AC power source. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to press. • Make sure that you may need...
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... solved the problem and you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to factory condition, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon...
... solved the problem and you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system). To recover software and drivers that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 3 Revert to factory condition, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Recovering your system You can solve most conditions. To recover your system: 1 Create recovery discs as soon...
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... recovery discs" on page 48. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that were pre-installed on your system. Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers...
... recovery discs" on page 48. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to . A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that were pre-installed on your system. Returning your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers...
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...-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. This process will erase all files on your computer, then continues by copying files to open the boot menu. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. Recovering from factory default. When the recovery...
...-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows OS and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. This process will erase all files on your computer, then continues by copying files to open the boot menu. Recovering from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your hard drive. Recovering from factory default. When the recovery...
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To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. To clean your monitor Make sure that you keep your monitor. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for maintenance instructions. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your screen clean...
To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. To clean your monitor Make sure that you keep your monitor. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for maintenance instructions. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your screen clean...
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... power, is available for wireless use . CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that there is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 5 seconds between the end of one call to another . 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service...
... power, is available for wireless use . CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that there is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than 5 seconds between the end of one call to another . 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service...