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The product may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in this computer, make sure that the total of these instructions carefully. 1 Save these openings. Don't use this product on the cord. 8 If you have been provided for later use. 2 Follow all of all equipment plugged into the computer through the cabinet openings. Do not locate this computer on an unstable cart, stand or table. Do not defeat the purpose of fire, electric shock or bodily injury. Please read all of the instructions and warnings marked on this product or included in a ...
The product may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in this computer, make sure that the total of these instructions carefully. 1 Save these openings. Don't use this product on the cord. 8 If you have been provided for later use. 2 Follow all of all equipment plugged into the computer through the cabinet openings. Do not locate this computer on an unstable cart, stand or table. Do not defeat the purpose of fire, electric shock or bodily injury. Please read all of the instructions and warnings marked on this product or included in a ...
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Unplug this product from the main power outlet and call for service under any of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive repair work to restore to rain or water. 4 If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. 5 If the product exhibits a distinct change in . (Apres le couvercle a enleve, visse le couvercle en place et remettre le cordon d'alimentation.) ii Stop If you ever have to remove the main system unit cover, observe the following conditions: 1 If the power cord or plug is plugged back in performance indicating a need for service. ...
Unplug this product from the main power outlet and call for service under any of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive repair work to restore to rain or water. 4 If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. 5 If the product exhibits a distinct change in . (Apres le couvercle a enleve, visse le couvercle en place et remettre le cordon d'alimentation.) ii Stop If you ever have to remove the main system unit cover, observe the following conditions: 1 If the power cord or plug is plugged back in performance indicating a need for service. ...
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..., or use of this user's guide is subject to change without notice. All other countries. in this material. v eMachines, Inc. All rights reserved. eMachines, stylized "e" and figure logo are trademarks of eMachines, Inc. NOTE Depending on the model, your computer's components may vary and look slightly different than those pictured. Before You... in the United States and/or other product and brand names are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. ©2003 eMachines, Inc. nor for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein;
..., or use of this user's guide is subject to change without notice. All other countries. in this material. v eMachines, Inc. All rights reserved. eMachines, stylized "e" and figure logo are trademarks of eMachines, Inc. NOTE Depending on the model, your computer's components may vary and look slightly different than those pictured. Before You... in the United States and/or other product and brand names are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. ©2003 eMachines, Inc. nor for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein;
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Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. Selecting a Location 2-1 2. 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 CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System ...
Checking the Voltage Selection 2-2 3. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices 2-3 4. Selecting a Location 2-1 2. 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 CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction System ...
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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. Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii Solving Common Problems Power ...A-1 ...
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. Approval Statements Battery Warning Instruction B-1 Fuse Warning Instruction B-1 Laser Product ...B-2 viii 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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Moderate environment conditions. Select a cool, dry area and protect your computer from extremes in this chapter. 1. Chapter 1 No electromagnetic interference. A flat and hard surface. Appropriate power sources. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any electrical device, such as a telephone, which can move freely. Setting Up Your System 2-1 Selecting a Location Before you set up your computer, it is important to choose a safe and convenient location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table strong...
Moderate environment conditions. Select a cool, dry area and protect your computer from extremes in this chapter. 1. Chapter 1 No electromagnetic interference. A flat and hard surface. Appropriate power sources. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and an additional outlet for a printer and any electrical device, such as a telephone, which can move freely. Setting Up Your System 2-1 Selecting a Location Before you set up your computer, it is important to choose a safe and convenient location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table strong...
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Voltage selection switch 2-2 Setting Up Your System The power selection switch on your computer. Using a tool such as an opened paper clip, slide the voltage selection switch to the mainboard, option cards, and peripheral devices. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set the power supply to set correctly for your system will be damaged. WARNING If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your environment, check the voltage selection switch. To verify that your system has the correct setting for your location before turning on the system back panel can be...
Voltage selection switch 2-2 Setting Up Your System The power selection switch on your computer. Using a tool such as an opened paper clip, slide the voltage selection switch to the mainboard, option cards, and peripheral devices. Checking the Voltage Selection A power supply is set the power supply to set correctly for your system will be damaged. WARNING If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your environment, check the voltage selection switch. To verify that your system has the correct setting for your location before turning on the system back panel can be...
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WARNING To avoid generating an electric shock, be sure to lighting and power line surges. CAUTION For protection of your computer and other devices during a lightning storm, or when it into the system before plugging it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the computer and other devices due to plug the power cord into the wall socket. This will prevent damage to the Setting Up Your Computer. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices To connect the peripheral devices, refer to the computer and other devices from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or ...
WARNING To avoid generating an electric shock, be sure to lighting and power line surges. CAUTION For protection of your computer and other devices during a lightning storm, or when it into the system before plugging it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the computer and other devices due to plug the power cord into the wall socket. This will prevent damage to the Setting Up Your Computer. Connecting Your Peripheral Devices To connect the peripheral devices, refer to the computer and other devices from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or ...
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Turn on the computer or to turn it off your computer, save your computer is displayed, click Turn Off to your computer. 3. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your information and close all application programs you use. 2. Before turning off . Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below to turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to shut down the system. 4. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Press the power button on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Turning Off the ...
Turn on the computer or to turn it off your computer, save your computer is displayed, click Turn Off to your computer. 3. NOTE If the Restore CD is in the optical drive (D:) while your information and close all application programs you use. 2. Before turning off . Turning the Computer On and Off Follow the instructions below to turn on the monitor, and any other peripheral devices connected to shut down the system. 4. To start Windows, remove the Restore CD and restart the computer. Press the power button on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Turning Off the ...
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The procedures in this manual assume that system for instructions on your computer. Eject button Metal shutter Chapter 1 Floppy disk When you turn off , and then press the eject button. NOTE Never remove a disk or turn off the computer. Windows® may come with already installed on . Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive To use your floppy disk drive, insert the diskette with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into the drive, as OS/2 Warp or UNIX, see the manual that came with that you must install the operating system on installation and use your ...
The procedures in this manual assume that system for instructions on your computer. Eject button Metal shutter Chapter 1 Floppy disk When you turn off , and then press the eject button. NOTE Never remove a disk or turn off the computer. Windows® may come with already installed on . Using an Optional Floppy Disk Drive To use your floppy disk drive, insert the diskette with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into the drive, as OS/2 Warp or UNIX, see the manual that came with that you must install the operating system on installation and use your ...
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Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots. 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 You can insert media in one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Insert only one time. Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card ...
Inserting the Media Left Slot You can use six types of the card slots. 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 You can insert media in one of memory cards and the IBM MICRODRIVE disk drive. Insert only one time. Using an Optional Media Reader The media reader can use the SD (Secure DigitalTM), MMC (MultiMediaCardTM), SM (SmartMediaTM), MS (Memory StickTM), or MS-PROTM memory card ...
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When you turn off the computer. 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. Using Your Computer 3-3 NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in this right slot. Removing the Media To remove the media in My Computer. ...
When you turn off the computer. 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. Using Your Computer 3-3 NOTE Never remove the media or turn off the computer while a disk drive light is blinking. Card type CF (CompactFlashTM) MICRODRIVETM Insertion Facing up Facing up CF MICRODRIVE NOTE You can use the CF (CompactFlashTM) memory card or MICRODRIVETM disk drive in this right slot. Removing the Media To remove the media in My Computer. ...
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Press the load/eject button again or gently push the disc tray to close the tray. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to close it. NOTES When your system. 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 ; Wait about 5 to 10 seconds after using CD or DVD, to open the tray. then press the load/eject button. When the tray is slightly open the disc tray. Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional) as it out. Put the CD/...
Press the load/eject button again or gently push the disc tray to close the tray. When the tray pops out, remove the CD/DVD and then press the button again to close it. NOTES When your system. 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 ; Wait about 5 to 10 seconds after using CD or DVD, to open the tray. then press the load/eject button. When the tray is slightly open the disc tray. Your computer references the upper optical drive as D: and the lower optical drive (optional) as it out. Put the CD/...
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Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to the left of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" in Shift mode. changes back to Windows other application programs. Using Your Computer 3-5 Works with alt key, this key captures active window. Moves the cursor back one tab to positioning the cursor. To enable the function of the cursor. When used with other keys to perform special (control) function. Turns the insert function on the clipboard. Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display captured on and off. ...
Changes the letter keys from entering numbers to the left of the key, set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" in Shift mode. changes back to Windows other application programs. Using Your Computer 3-5 Works with alt key, this key captures active window. Moves the cursor back one tab to positioning the cursor. To enable the function of the cursor. When used with other keys to perform special (control) function. Turns the insert function on the clipboard. Perform special functions within application programs. Outputs the screen display captured on and off. ...
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The numeric keys on a function and again to turn it to turn on the numeric keypad of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to move it off. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as toggles; Click with the right mouse button ( ) : Press and release the right mouse button once. Drag ( ) : While pressing and holding down the left mouse button, move a mouse pointer. Double click ( ) : Quickly press and release the left -handed. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" of the Control Panel. press the key once to...
The numeric keys on a function and again to turn it to turn on the numeric keypad of your keyboard may differ from right-handed to move it off. Using a Mouse Generally a mouse functions as toggles; Click with the right mouse button ( ) : Press and release the right mouse button once. Drag ( ) : While pressing and holding down the left mouse button, move a mouse pointer. Double click ( ) : Quickly press and release the left -handed. When using Microsoft® Windows®, you should set the Mouse tab in "Accessibility Options" of the Control Panel. press the key once to...
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Click the OK button. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to adjust the audio volume level. 3. Using Your Computer 3-7 Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. 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. Or click the right mouse button on the empty desktop area and click Properties. 2. Click the Close button. Controlling ...
Click the OK button. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to adjust the audio volume level. 3. Using Your Computer 3-7 Click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Settings tab. 3. 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. Or click the right mouse button on the empty desktop area and click Properties. 2. Click the Close button. Controlling ...
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Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 Turn off the computer. First of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to the computer. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Chapter 1 2. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of the procedures described ...
Installing and Removing Drives 4-1 Turn off the computer. First of all, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any cables connected to the computer. Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install or remove system cover, optional drives, and optional cards in this chapter. Then disconnect the computer from its internal components. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1. Chapter 1 2. Removing the Cover You need to remove the cover of the procedures described ...
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Set the cover aside. Slide the cover toward the rear to ground yourself by touching your computer. 4. NOTE Be sure to free it from the system and lift it off until can be removed completely. If you are not properly grounded, you could generate an electric shock when you remove the cover. 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 3.
Set the cover aside. Slide the cover toward the rear to ground yourself by touching your computer. 4. NOTE Be sure to free it from the system and lift it off until can be removed completely. If you are not properly grounded, you could generate an electric shock when you remove the cover. 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 3.