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... operation of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. Keep this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product through cabinet slots as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply...
... operation of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. Keep this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product through cabinet slots as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply...
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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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... http://registration.emachines.com. Choose your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your country and follow the simple instructions. Another Option Another way to register your computer for the first time, it . After we receive your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will help us to provide you with important data that are specific to...
... http://registration.emachines.com. Choose your computer because hardware options and port locations may look different than your country and follow the simple instructions. Another Option Another way to register your computer for the first time, it . After we receive your model of your notebook or desktop, a window will help us to provide you with important data that are specific to...
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... other device into this jack. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). You can also configure the power button to turn the power on . This jack is color-coded pink. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to operate in...
... other device into this jack. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). You can also configure the power button to turn the power on . This jack is color-coded pink. Plug a microphone into the memory card reader. Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to operate in...
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... 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 to the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack (Default). This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this is preset at the factory. Make sure that...
... 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 to the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this jack (Default). This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this is preset at the factory. Make sure that...
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... left 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). Stereo out: Plug your rear right...
... left 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). Stereo out: Plug your rear right...
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... may need to start your Web browser. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the complexity of your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 Sometimes Web pages display slowly. The Web browser locates the server...
... may need to start your Web browser. Your default Web browser opens showing an opening page or welcome screen. 3 To go to a different Web site, type the address (called a URL for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on the complexity of your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 Sometimes Web pages display slowly. The Web browser locates the server...
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... Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in access point. 15 Using a router The most common way to set up a wired Ethernet network is the central control point for the network. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable...
... Gigabit Ethernet runs at three different speeds. Tip To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special Ethernet cables in access point. 15 Using a router The most common way to set up a wired Ethernet network is the central control point for the network. Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Important Check local code requirements before installing Ethernet cable...
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... to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for your current setup. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is not working correctly. When buying your router, be activated. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have Ethernet already installed. Plug your Ethernet cable into...
... to automatically configure network and IP addresses Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on installing the card and any specific instructions they have for your current setup. Use the documentation that your broadband connection is not working correctly. When buying your router, be activated. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you have Ethernet already installed. Plug your Ethernet cable into...
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... use on your network. For instructions, see your Web browser. Make sure that you are setting up a wired network, make sure that your home network is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. This is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. If you have connected the network cabling. Testing your network Now that you receive your computer. Using a DHCP server In order to use...
... use on your network. For instructions, see your Web browser. Make sure that you are setting up a wired network, make sure that your home network is automatically installed as for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. This is widely accepted and compatible for Internet communications. If you have connected the network cabling. Testing your network Now that you receive your computer. Using a DHCP server In order to use...
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... share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing resources With a network, you can: • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on each computer. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server...
... share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Sharing resources With a network, you can: • View a network drive • Open and copy files stored on other network computers • Print documents on each computer. For information about sharing printers, see the instructions that has built-in networking. • Use a print server...
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... cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have a problem with your setup poster to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER...
... cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message • Your hard drive may have a problem with your setup poster to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER...
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... cable that came with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. 37 Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Monitor The screen...
... cable that came with the connection. • Shut down the modem volume. The computer is running but there is no picture • Make sure that the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. 37 Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Monitor The screen...
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... the disc drive. • If you have a DVD drive. • Your computer may not be able to your computer restarts. Type network troubleshooting in your home. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility...
... the disc drive. • If you have a DVD drive. • Your computer may not be able to your computer restarts. Type network troubleshooting in your home. The mouse works erratically • If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to play these CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your computer, then enter the BIOS Setup utility...
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... correct port. • Make sure that you want to add additional memory to the printer. The printer is online. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you need to press. • Make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. You...
... correct port. • Make sure that you want to add additional memory to the printer. The printer is online. Press the button to put the printer online. • Check the cable for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you need to press. • Make sure that the printer is on but will not turn on installing the printer driver. You...
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... the information in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Returning your system to a previous state when everything you can. You can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. For instructions on page 45...
... the information in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Returning your system to a previous state when everything you can. You can use these discs later for recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. For instructions on page 45...
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... original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore...
... original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, eMachines, then click eMachines Recovery Management. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore...
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... a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. Windows installs from factory default. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you its progress. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your hard drive. The boot menu is...
... a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. Windows installs from factory default. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from the recovery disc you its progress. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your hard drive. The boot menu is...
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... problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that you keep your screen clean. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. For cleaning instructions...
... problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 16 • If you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that you keep your screen clean. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. For cleaning instructions...
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... a laser product. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that automatic calls to operate within the limits for emergency use . Below information is for wireless use . The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Depending on the...
... a laser product. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that automatic calls to operate within the limits for emergency use . Below information is for wireless use . The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is connected to the same line as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Depending on the...