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... 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 connecting the power cord to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment, be blocked or covered. CAUTION for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of any kind...
... 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 connecting the power cord to protect it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment, be blocked or covered. CAUTION for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of any kind...
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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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...desktop, a window will invite you will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Another Option Another way to register your eMachines product is recommended that you immediately register it is to Register During the initial startup...second window you'll see contains optional fields that you ! Please fill in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to...
...desktop, a window will invite you will be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Computer About this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Another Option Another way to register your eMachines product is recommended that you immediately register it is to Register During the initial startup...second window you'll see contains optional fields that you ! Please fill in this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to...
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..., cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. 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). Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power on or off.
..., cellular telephone, or other device into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into the memory card reader. 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). Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive Memory card reader Power button/power indicator USB ports Microphone jack Headphone jack Description Use this button to turn the power on or off.
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... jack. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into these ports. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this is preset at the factory. Make sure that this port. Stereo out: Plug your area. The switch is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into...
... jack. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into these ports. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this is preset at the factory. Make sure that this port. Stereo out: Plug your area. The switch is set to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Plug a PS/2 keyboard into...
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Enables fast external disk access. Stereo out: Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Plug your computer (Default). This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue...
Enables fast external disk access. Stereo out: Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Component Icon Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) Surround L/R speaker jack (black plug) Audio in : Plug an external audio input source (such as terminals and various peripherals. Plug your computer (Default). This jack is user configurable for one of the following: Stereo in /side speaker jack (blue...
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... connecting to a Web site. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the complexity of your Web browser. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. 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...
... connecting to a Web site. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer, and displays the page on the complexity of your Web browser. Sometimes Web pages display slowly. 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...
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.... Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of these components. This connection type is an example of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your home or office. For information on setting up of a wired Ethernet network. Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is commonly used in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Using...
.... Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networking An wired Ethernet network consists of these components. This connection type is an example of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your home or office. For information on setting up of a wired Ethernet network. Ethernet is Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) using a router. Example router-based Ethernet network The following is commonly used in your computers, and cables connecting each computer or network device. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. Using...
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... determined the type of Ethernet you have Ethernet already installed. When buying your router, be activated. Plug your Ethernet cable into your ISP. Before you do not have not already done so. 17 Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on your computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you begin setting up a network. Use the...
... determined the type of Ethernet you have Ethernet already installed. When buying your router, be activated. Plug your Ethernet cable into your ISP. Before you do not have not already done so. 17 Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on your computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works Important If you begin setting up a network. Use the...
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... compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Configuring your router After you receive your computer. One of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 For instructions, see your Web browser. Testing your network Now that you can configure your router using your router's documentation. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and...
... compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as the default protocol. Configuring your router After you receive your computer. One of your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 For instructions, see your Web browser. Testing your network Now that you can configure your router using your router's documentation. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and...
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Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. Follow the instructions included with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. 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 must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Then...
Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your networked computer, then share the printer. Follow the instructions included with your Internet connection, drives, and printers. 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 must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Then...
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... your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 34. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 If you do not have a problem with your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error...
... your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up )" on page 34. Help For more information, "Modem (dial-up correctly. Type troubleshooting connections in the Search box, then press ENTER. 31 If you do not have a problem with your setup poster to make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error...
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... working and plugged into the appropriate port 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. Some telephone cables do not meet cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. See your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics...
... working and plugged into the appropriate port 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. Some telephone cables do not meet cable standards and may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. See your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics...
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... the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to play a DVD, make sure that you are trying to your company network Every network is unique. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. 39 Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer display or becomes difficult to play a DVD, make sure that you are trying to your company network Every network is unique. Optical disc drives The computer does not recognize a disc or the CD or DVD drive • Make sure that the IDE controllers are enabled. 39 Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... After adding paper, make sure that you may need to press. • Make sure that you have an online/offline button that the power cable is online. See the printer documentation for instructions for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to press so the printer can start printing. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not turn...
... After adding paper, make sure that you may need to press. • Make sure that you have an online/offline button that the power cable is online. See the printer documentation for instructions for bent or broken pins. • If the printer you want to add additional memory to press so the printer can start printing. Printer Chapter 3: Troubleshooting The printer will not turn...
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... to a previous system condition. For instructions, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you need to its factory condition. If nothing else has solved the problem and you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. Problem solving may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers.
... to a previous system condition. For instructions, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. If only one or two items of recovery discs as soon as you need to its factory condition. If nothing else has solved the problem and you should create a set of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. Problem solving may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers.
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... reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows OS and your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your hard drive. 47 eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition In case your...
... reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from the hard drive during startup" on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows OS and your original hard drive is still working, see "Recovering from within Windows OS To reinstall Windows OS and all files on your hard drive. 47 eMachines Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to its factory condition In case your...
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.... Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. The recovery process begins by copying files to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. The boot menu is where you to open the boot menu. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. Recovering from factory default. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for...
.... Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. The recovery process begins by copying files to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. 48 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 4 Click OK. The boot menu is where you to open the boot menu. Caution Continuing the process will take a while, but a eMachines Recovery Management screen shows you inserted. Recovering from factory default. This process will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on -screen prompts for...
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... with your mouse for maintenance instructions. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for information on page 16 • If you keep your screen clean. To clean your monitor Make sure that...
... with your mouse for maintenance instructions. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. To clean an optical mouse For users of your computer's internal components Asking for information on page 16 • If you keep your screen clean. To clean your monitor Make sure that...
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... located on local power, is a laser product. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that there is not less than Class I. General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of pulse dialing, when this equipment is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Below information is connected to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of...
... located on local power, is a laser product. Digital audio output statement The optical connector contains no guarantee that there is not less than Class I. General This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of pulse dialing, when this equipment is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. Below information is connected to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of...