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...3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working... computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your ...
...3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working... computer and computer accessories 17 Sitting at your computer 17 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 17 Protecting from power source problems 18 Checking the voltage selection 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your ...
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Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components.
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...™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. To identify your model and serial number. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on... memory card reader" on page 30. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Installing a ...
...™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. To identify your model and serial number. For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on... memory card reader" on page 30. Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional diskette drive. www.eMachines.com 9 For more information, see "Installing a ...
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Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below.
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...or headphones into this port. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your area. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the...to this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. In the United States, the utility power is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a ...
...or headphones into this port. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for your area. www.eMachines.com 11 Desktop PC Back Component Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the...to this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. In the United States, the utility power is operating in ) jack Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a ...
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Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Using the computer display • Installing peripheral devices 15
Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Using the computer display • Installing peripheral devices 15
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...sure this , the voltage switch should always be damaged. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector,... which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the world, such as...
...sure this , the voltage switch should always be damaged. In other areas of electricity coming into your computer to provide power to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer. Protect your computer by connecting them to a surge protector,... which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of the world, such as...
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...Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. To turn off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com While in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have... not turned off your computer, press and hold the power button for some reason you turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Important If for about five seconds, ...
...Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. To turn off your computer, it . 20 www.eMachines.com While in the power supply and system board remain energized. We recommend disconnecting the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have... not turned off your computer, press and hold the power button for some reason you turn off your computer: 1 Click Start, then click Turn Off Computer. Important If for about five seconds, ...
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...restart your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. When the checks are using hardware controls: ■ If you are finished, Windows starts. www.eMachines.com 21 Type the keyword adjusting volume in your computer. As a part of the speakers. -OR- To adjust the overall volume level using ...external speakers, turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information about five seconds, then release it on the keyboard. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your ...
...restart your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. When the checks are using hardware controls: ■ If you are finished, Windows starts. www.eMachines.com 21 Type the keyword adjusting volume in your computer. As a part of the speakers. -OR- To adjust the overall volume level using ...external speakers, turn it off , press and hold the power button for more information about five seconds, then release it on the keyboard. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your ...
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...the arrow. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that helps you put it running smoothly. www.eMachines.com When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can clog the internal mechanisms. ■ Do not block the ventilation fan. ■... When storing your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your computer, we ...
...the arrow. Windows Update scans your computer and provides you with a tailored selection of updates that helps you put it running smoothly. www.eMachines.com When spilled onto computer components, almost any liquid can clog the internal mechanisms. ■ Do not block the ventilation fan. ■... When storing your computer for an extended period of time, unplug AC power. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Caring for your computer To extend the life of your computer: ■ When transporting your computer, we ...
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... extension ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. Always turn off , ... latest virus protection files. 4 When the program has finished, click Finish. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep your computer clean and the vents free from the wall outlets. Cleaning your computer Keeping...
... extension ■ Cotton swabs ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down your computer, the power turns off your computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. The LiveUpdate wizard opens. 3 Follow the on components. Always turn off , ... latest virus protection files. 4 When the program has finished, click Finish. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and modem cable from dust helps keep your computer clean and the vents free from the wall outlets. Cleaning your computer Keeping...
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...-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before opening the case. www.eMachines.com 45 Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these ...shock, do not insert any surface. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components...
...-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before opening the case. www.eMachines.com 45 Caution ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these ...shock, do not insert any surface. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the power supply. ■ Touch a bare metal surface on the cards. Preventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity discharge The components...
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...the side panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift the panel away from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "First steps" on page 56. 2 Shut down your ...computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to internal components. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain ...
...the side panel cover, slide the side panel cover toward the back of the computer, then lift the panel away from the computer. 46 www.eMachines.com Removing the side panel To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "First steps" on page 56. 2 Shut down your ...computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. 3 Press the power button to internal components. Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to drain ...
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Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Closing the case Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not be pinched when you close the case. 2 Align the side panel, then slide the side panel toward the front of the computer to secure it into place. 3 Replace the side panel thumbscrews. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. 48 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Closing the case Replacing the side panel To replace the side panel: 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the case so they will not be pinched when you close the case. 2 Align the side panel, then slide the side panel toward the front of the computer to secure it into place. 3 Replace the side panel thumbscrews. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord. 48 www.eMachines.com
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... computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). www.eMachines.com 51 Click/Double-click System. The tabs on the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with ...and press the module firmly into the bank. Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is secure, you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the...
... computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). www.eMachines.com 51 Click/Double-click System. The tabs on the sides of the memory module bank. 5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with ...and press the module firmly into the bank. Installing memory 4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is secure, you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the...
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www.eMachines.com 53 Replacing the system battery 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
www.eMachines.com 53 Replacing the system battery 9 Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until it snaps into place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 48. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
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... Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com The message may help . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been...
... Search box , then click the arrow. 56 www.eMachines.com The message may help . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines While troubleshooting your computer, follow these things first: ■ Make sure that the AC power adapter is connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: ■ Power cords or plugs are damaged ■ Liquid has been...
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Battery See "Power" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. You may be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. For ... problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see the documentation that the drive is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not...
Battery See "Power" on your computer. ■ Clean the disc. You may be read by following the instructions in the drive documentation. ■ Reinstall the device driver. For ... problems. Shut down and restart your computer. ■ Make sure that the disc label is facing up, then try again. ■ Try a different disc. www.eMachines.com 57 For more information, see the documentation that the drive is configured correctly by the CD or DVD drive. ■ Your computer may not...
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... are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error-checking on the diskette. www.eMachines.com 59 Computer Troubleshooting The computer will not start ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected to diskette or you see the message "disk is not recognized ■ Shut down and... is full or write-protected" ■ Make sure that the diskette you are flawed and cannot be full. You cannot save a file to an AC power source and your computer. Occasionally diskettes are using the diskette again.
... are flawed and cannot be read by the diskette drive. ■ Run Error-checking on the diskette. www.eMachines.com 59 Computer Troubleshooting The computer will not start ■ Make sure that the power cord is connected to diskette or you see the message "disk is not recognized ■ Shut down and... is full or write-protected" ■ Make sure that the diskette you are flawed and cannot be full. You cannot save a file to an AC power source and your computer. Occasionally diskettes are using the diskette again.