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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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Enables fast external disk access. Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can ...
Enables fast external disk access. Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 Plug your side left speakers into this jack. Connects to devices such as a stereo) into this jack so you can ...
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... Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type connecting 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... Web. Click (Start), then click Internet. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about connecting to a Web site. Additionally, the speed of the Web page and other Internet conditions.
... Resource Locator") in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Type connecting 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... Web. Click (Start), then click Internet. OR On the current Web page, click a link to a Web site, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help For more information about connecting to a Web site. Additionally, the speed of the Web page and other Internet conditions.
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... you created. 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Internet to your computer depends on -screen instructions for saving the file in the Search Help box...
... you created. 7 Install or view the downloaded file by double-clicking it. Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Internet to your computer depends on -screen instructions for saving the file in the Search Help box...
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...; If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
...; If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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...was originally deleted from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file is restored to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. File management Help For more information, see an "Insufficient disk ...space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from . For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored.
...was originally deleted from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. Help For more information about restoring deleted files, click Start, then click Help and Support. The file is restored to restore a file, the file cannot be restored. File management Help For more information, see an "Insufficient disk ...space" error message • Delete unnecessary files from . For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help and Support. Expansion cards The computer does not recognize an expansion card • Shut down the SHIFT key, the file cannot be restored.
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... plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. OR - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 34. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that you are using a ...that your account with your modem. See your setup poster to the Internet • If you do not have become damaged. Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see a "Non...
... plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. OR - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 34. If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that you are using a ...that your account with your modem. See your setup poster to the Internet • If you do not have become damaged. Contact your ISP technical support for help. • Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. You see a "Non...
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...; Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP for technical support. 32 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to browse the Internet • This problem can affect Internet performance: • The condition of graphics and multimedia...
...; Double-check the URL or try a different URL. If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection and close your ISP for technical support. 32 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting You see an "Unable to browse the Internet • This problem can affect Internet performance: • The condition of graphics and multimedia...
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... keyboard by using it . Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer. For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... keyboard by using it . Clean the keyboard and turn off your computer. For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... same telephone line as the modem. • Make sure that makes a difference. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can also call your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for noise or low...
... same telephone line as the modem. • Make sure that makes a difference. Help For more information about dialing properties, click Start, then click Help and Support. The faster the modem, the less line noise it can also call your telephone service and have the telephone line checked for noise or low...
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If reducing the connect speed lets you have a 56K modem • Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 36 The telephone line may not support 48K uploads. You cannot connect to 53K. The problem may be with just one program. • Review the ..., may lower the speed even further. If your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at a lower connection speed. Contact your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with the modem at which you can upload data is limited to 48K. Your 56K modem does not connect...
If reducing the connect speed lets you have a 56K modem • Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 36 The telephone line may not support 48K uploads. You cannot connect to 53K. The problem may be with just one program. • Review the ..., may lower the speed even further. If your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at a lower connection speed. Contact your ISP for technical support. • See if the modem works with the modem at which you can upload data is limited to 48K. Your 56K modem does not connect...
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... and turned on your computer. You may cause problems with your computer. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on . If the monitor is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display...
... and turned on your computer. You may cause problems with your computer. Help For more information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. The modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on . If the monitor is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display...
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... computer. • Check the cable for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen resolution in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know...
... computer. • Check the cable for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen resolution in correctly. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse you know...
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... CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your home. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may be able to your company computer department or network administrator for help. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try...
... CDs on your computer. • Clean the disc. • Restart your home. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may be able to your company computer department or network administrator for help. For more information about setting up , then try again. • Try...
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Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the speakers ... speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. 43
Help For more information about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type sound troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers • Make sure that the speakers ... speaker connections. • Make sure that the universal jacks are configured correctly. Help For more information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type printer troubleshooter in the Search box, then press ENTER. 43
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...a previous system condition. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. For instructions, see "Returning your system to a previous state when everything you should create a set of the computer's software... (also called recovering or restoring your system under most computer problems by following the information in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. To recover software and drivers that...
...a previous system condition. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.emachines.com. For instructions, see "Returning your system to a previous state when everything you should create a set of the computer's software... (also called recovering or restoring your system under most computer problems by following the information in the technical support pages at the factory, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 45. 2 Perform minor fixes. To recover software and drivers that...
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If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to the instructions provided with your computer, follow the on . • If a peripheral device,...recovery disc when prompted, then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that is connected correctly to complete the recovery. Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it according to " questions about using a program, see: • Online Help...
If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see the manufacturer's documentation and technical support resources. • If you have "how to the instructions provided with your computer, follow the on . • If a peripheral device,...recovery disc when prompted, then follow these recommendations before contacting Customer Care: • Make sure that is connected correctly to complete the recovery. Telephone support Before calling Customer Care If you have a technical problem with it according to " questions about using a program, see: • Online Help...
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...'s Web site. Power cords or plugs are damaged - The technician may have how-to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. The case was dropped - Self-help If you have you have taken. • Make sure that came with your hardware or software. In... Help For more how-to troubleshoot your computer problem if: - Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or online documentation that your computer is nearby at the time of this...
...'s Web site. Power cords or plugs are damaged - The technician may have how-to questions about Windows, click Start, then click Help and Support. The case was dropped - Self-help If you have you have taken. • Make sure that came with your hardware or software. In... Help For more how-to troubleshoot your computer problem if: - Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to information about using your eMachines-supplied hardware or software, see the following resources: • The printed or online documentation that your computer is nearby at the time of this...
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... computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your screen clean. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for maintenance instructions. When to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor.
... computer's internal components Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your screen clean. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com/support/index.htm) for maintenance instructions. When to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor.
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... be set up to make automatic calls to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. Please ensure that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this computer is connected to different numbers are spaced such...
... be set up to make automatic calls to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. Please ensure that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this computer is connected to different numbers are spaced such...