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... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
... 18 Starting your computer 19 Waking up your computer 20 Turning off your computer 20 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 21 Adjusting the volume 21 Using the keyboard 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com...
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... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
... 45 Opening the case 46 Removing the side panel 46 Removing the front bezel 47 Closing the case 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Replacing the front bezel 49 Installing memory 50 Replacing the system battery 52 6 Troubleshooting 55 Safety guidelines 56 First steps 56 Troubleshooting 57 Add-in cards 57 Audio 57 Battery 57 CD or DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64...
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... your model and serial number. To identify your drive type and for more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 31. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 28. The button lights when the computer is accessed. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. Turns...
... your model and serial number. To identify your drive type and for more information about how to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 31. For more information, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 28. The button lights when the computer is accessed. Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a digital camcorder) into this port. Turns...
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.... Plug a monitor into these screws before opening the case. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. This jack is color-coded lime green. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. This jack is color-coded red or pink. If your computer is operating...
.... Plug a monitor into these screws before opening the case. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as this, the voltage switch should always be moved to this port. This jack is color-coded lime green. Remove these ports. www.eMachines.com 11 If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. This jack is color-coded red or pink. If your computer is operating...
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... settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. Warning Danger of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com You will need to install the new battery the same way. Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on its orientation. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery...
... settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not saved when you turn off your computer. 2 During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. Warning Danger of the socket. 52 www.eMachines.com You will need to install the new battery the same way. Dispose of used batteries following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on its orientation. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer, replace the system battery...
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting typical hardware and software problems • Getting telephone support • Using automated troubleshooting systems • Getting tutoring and training 55
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... fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that it is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. The message may help . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines...
... fixing the problem. ■ If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that your hard drive is not full. ■ If an error message appears on . ■ If a peripheral device (such as a keyboard or mouse) does not work, make sure that it is turned on the screen, write down the exact message. The message may help . Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines...
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... )" on page 64. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Connecting to make sure that the connections have a problem with your local telephone service ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple...
... )" on page 64. Type the keyword troubleshooting connections in your residence or at your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Connecting to make sure that the connections have a problem with your local telephone service ■ The condition of graphics and multimedia on Web pages ■ Having multiple Web browsers open, performing multiple downloads, and having multiple...
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... are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the connections have additional telephone services...
... are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Help and Support For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the modem dialing properties are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the connections have additional telephone services...
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... handshaking. www.eMachines.com 67 The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you can turn down the modem volume. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If your Control Panel is noisy...
... handshaking. www.eMachines.com 67 The Control Panel window opens. Type the keyword modem troubleshooting in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 3 Click the modem you can turn down the modem volume. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If your Control Panel is noisy...
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... monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that : ■ The monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. The damper wire is there a horizontal line or wire visible across the monitor screen? The color is not uniform Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display...
... monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that : ■ The monitor warms up from the Display Properties dialog box. The damper wire is there a horizontal line or wire visible across the monitor screen? The color is not uniform Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the display...
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... computer. Replace any damaged cables. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is unique. Press the button to press. ■ Make sure that you may need to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to your company computer department or network administrator for help. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the...
... computer. Replace any damaged cables. Many printers have an online/offline button that the power cable is unique. Press the button to press. ■ Make sure that you may need to put the printer online. 70 www.eMachines.com To test the outlet, plug a working correctly. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Networks You cannot connect to your company computer department or network administrator for help. Type the keyword network troubleshooting in the...
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... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide that came with your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline. To set to clear...
... troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword printer troubleshooter in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. See the guide that came with your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to work offline. To set to clear...
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... speaker connections. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 21. ■ If you are using external speakers, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the volume controls are turned off. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that you need to press after adding paper. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter...
... speaker connections. Sound You are not getting sound from the speakers ■ Make sure that the speakers are turned on page 21. ■ If you are using external speakers, see a "Printer is out of paper" error message After adding paper, make sure that the volume controls are turned off. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ■ Wait until files have an online/offline button that you need to press after adding paper. Type the keyword sound troubleshooter...
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... service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com Contact with them could fall into such power lines or circuits. Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits...
... service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H) 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 5 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead-in wire 80 www.eMachines.com Contact with them could fall into such power lines or circuits. Appendix A: Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits...
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... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
... 11 audio playback buttons 23 B battery replacing 52 bezel removing 47 replacing 49 broadband connection 27 connecting 12 buttons See keys and buttons C cable modem 27 connecting 12 Caps Lock indicator 23 cards inserting memory card 32 installing memory card 32 removing memory card 32 slots 31 troubleshooting add-in card 57 troubleshooting memory card 64 types of memory cards supported 31 case closing 48 opening 46 CD cleaning 44 inserting 34 playing audio 35 recording 35 troubleshooting 57 CD drive identifying 33 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 57 using 33 cellular phone memory cards 31...
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... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
... folders opening 25 front bezel removing 49 replacing 49 function keys 23 H hard drive indicator 9 troubleshooting 61 headphone jack 9, 11 help online 5 using 3 Help and Support 3 searching 4 starting 3 Hibernate mode 9 I i.Link port 9, 12, 28 IEEE 1394 port 9, 12, 28 indicators Caps Lock 23 hard drive 9 Num Lock 23 numeric keypad 23 power 9 Scroll Lock 23 installing battery 52 devices 28 digital camera 28 digital video camera 28 front bezel 47 memory...
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... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port...
... M maintenance cleaning case 41 cleaning component exteriors 41 cleaning computer display 42 cleaning computer screen 42 cleaning keyboard 42 cleaning mouse 42 protecting from viruses 39 memory adding 50 installing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 64 memory card reader locating drive 9 memory card types supported 31 using 31 microphone jack 9, 11 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 modem cable 27 connecting 26 DSL 27 jack 12, 26 protecting from power surge 18 troubleshooting 64 monitor cleaning 42 port...
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... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
... memory cards 31 peripheral devices 28 playing audio CD 35 DVD 35 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 28 USB support for 28 pointer 24 moving 25 ports See connections power button 9 connector 11 Hibernate mode 9 indicator 9 source problems 18 Standby/Resume 9 troubleshooting 70 turning off computer 20 turning on computer 19 power button 9 printer default 70 installing 28 parallel port 11 troubleshooting 70 USB port 9, 11 programs closing unresponsive 21 opening 25 PS/2 port keyboard 11 mouse 11 R RAM See memory rebooting...
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... panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...
... panel 60, 68 memory 64 memory card reader 64 modem 64 monitor 68 mouse 69 network 70 passwords 70 power 70 printer 70 safety guidelines 56 screen 60, 68 screen area 68 screen resolution 68 technical support 73 telephone support 73 Web site connection speed 62 turning off computer 9, 20, 21 turning on computer 9, 19 tutoring fee-based 74 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 18 updating Norton AntiVirus 39 Windows 38 UPS 18 USB port 9, 11, 28 V video...